Civic imagination is defined as the ability to envision alternatives that address present cultural, social, political, and economic realities. Many artistic works throughout history have demonstrated this aspect of civic imagination, including films and novels such as Uncle Tom’s Cabin, The Grapes of Wrath, and Citizen Kane. Even now, there are cultural resources that promote […]
Dress to Impress: Breaking down the Stereotypes Surrounding Women and Fashion
Stereotypes appear in a variety of forms and affect everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, lifestyle, or belief. Stereotypes have existed for hundreds of years, but they were originally coined in 1922 by Walter Lippman. Throughout stereotypical history, women have frequently been the target of ridicule and bigotry. Women have always been judged by how […]
Got Vaxx? How One Article Led to a Decrease in Vaccinations
Vaccines are administered to us within hours of birth, every few months for the first year of life, and, for most, annually for the remainder of our childhood and adulthood. Vaccinations, whether for the flu, tetanus, HPV, or COVID-19, are critical in preventing the spread of mild to dangerous diseases. However, more than 20 years […]
You’re Under Attack: Your Data is Being Tracked
Whether you realize it or not, everything you do, click on, look at, send, post, and share on your technology is continuously recorded. These things do not even include all of the personal information you enter yourself, such as your address, complete name, family members, work, political and religious beliefs, etc. Every ad you see […]
24 Hour Blog Post Pt.2
10:00 a.m:On this Monday morning, I slept in after returning from a trip. When I woke up, I checked my phone for new notifications but found only a few texts and a Bible app notification, leaving nothing interesting to note about. 11:00 a.m:After waking up, I found my niece and nephew watching Paw Patrol, which […]
24-Hour Media Diary
*This post aims to illustrate how I utilize media daily and whether or not I consume reliable content. 10:30 am At this dreaded time, I wake up to the sound of my alarm at my annoyance, and before beginning my day, I check my texts and emails. I was able to sleep in later than usual as […]