The rise and fall of the laboratory racist 
         In this article the history or racism is dicussed and imporant questions are addressed. When did this all begin? what is racism? The first known attempt to racism is the holocaust and portraying the Jews as the devil. As time went by the enlightenment better empathsized this concept in bible teachings. As time went by it became more and more of a determine factor in social ranking, separation. As time has progressed into the more modern ages, people disagree with having these feelings, but it is known in a different kind of way. Studies of the human gnome show that a person is even more likely to show similarity with those of different races than those who look very alike. So what makes us think so differently?
       Although people may try to deny it ideas are always apparent in ways of analyzing one another. We are all similar however, more similar than those around us. Is there really a difference between us and those around us? Should race play an important factor in our life?

Citation:

Frederickson, George M. "The Rise and Fall of the Laboratory Racist." UNESCO Courier (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Sept. 2001: 21-23. SIRS Renaissance. Web. 18 May 2012.

Adolescent Evaluation of Gender Imagery in Television Advertisements
    A study done with teenagers and modern beer advertisements suggested that kids are very well aware to the suggestions done in certain commercials. When asked to describe each gender, many of the teenagers criticized how the women were viewed and felt indifferent towards male characters. This help suggest to psychologist that gender schema is also actualized by medial presentations. However they are puzzled by the difference in attitudes and ideas depending on the character they are viewing. Study suggest however that such commercials play an important part in shaping one's gender schema, identity, and acceptance towards others ideas.
    I personally believe that this is true. As teenagers in this generation we are exposed to the media since the very prime of our lives. We learned a lot things from TV, such as how to speak and count with Dora, so it is very likely that our behaviors and attitudes are shaped by this as well. It is very odd however that we would have different reactions to actors preforming the same behavior whether it is a male or female.
     Do you think you are personally affect by the media? Why do you think so?

Rouner, Donna, and others. "Adolescent Evaluation of Gender...Imagery in Television Advertisements." Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media. Sept. 2003: 435+. SIRS Renaissance. Web. 13 May 2012.

The Ghost of Mississippi Still Haunt Hollywood
    This article talks about a widely beloved movie called The Help. This movie is meant to showcase the time of the civil rights era where 2 African American maids tell the story of their difficulties. Although this movie has been widely praised throughout the world it has caused some controversial outbreaks, even law suits for its portrayals. The actors and writers proclaim that there is no malice intended but many people have been concerned.
 I personally have watched this movie and believe that it is a harmless portrayals of this era. As a film, the actors are forced to play the part as intended in order to showcase the story line. It is their job to make the story as real as possible. Do you believe that movies intentionally showcase malice by their acting?

Hughes, Sarah. "The Ghosts of Mississippi Still Haunt Hollywood." The Independent. 12 Aug 2011: 12. SIRS Renaissance. Web. 06 May 2012