News may be the most popular / influential media that people look at because you can see News everywhere, especially on the television and the Internet.
In this news clip, from CNN, it talks about the hatred rising in US against the Jews. It shows a part where it talks about the book written by Jimmy Carter, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid. This book had statements that outraged Jewish people in the US. The Jewish called the author an anti-Semitist which offended the writer also. So the author talked back to the Jewish about his intentions in writing the book. This was not the only issue that the Jewish felt offended by but there were other people who criticized the Jews through the media.
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/02/06/sesno.criticize.jew.cnn?iref=videosearch
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Internet - Anne Frank video by Younghee Rhee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_genc2PbQ
Anne Frank was one of the victims of Jewish oppression and discrimination. She went through a lot of pain and suffering for such a young child. To avoid from Nazis, her family and their friends moved into a small hiding above some office. They had to be very careful in what they were doing in order to avoid getting detected or suspicion. During her stay there, Anne wrote diaries about the days she lived there. According to her description of her situation, Jews had to wear a special yellow star to indicate that they were Jews. The place that they lived was extremely small and confined. Although no one knew that she was living there, she always lived in fear that someone would find out. One day, Nazis suddenly barged into her doors and captured all the people who were living in there to concentraion camps.
It was heartbreaking that Anne Frank could not have an ordinary life just like any other children because she was a Jew. She went so much sufferings that she did not deserve as well. Despite her adversity, she was optimistic and humane. She cared about the others before herself too. It was so unfortunate that she had to hide from people, get captured by Nazis, and torture to death.
Anne Frank was one of the victims of Jewish oppression and discrimination. She went through a lot of pain and suffering for such a young child. To avoid from Nazis, her family and their friends moved into a small hiding above some office. They had to be very careful in what they were doing in order to avoid getting detected or suspicion. During her stay there, Anne wrote diaries about the days she lived there. According to her description of her situation, Jews had to wear a special yellow star to indicate that they were Jews. The place that they lived was extremely small and confined. Although no one knew that she was living there, she always lived in fear that someone would find out. One day, Nazis suddenly barged into her doors and captured all the people who were living in there to concentraion camps.
It was heartbreaking that Anne Frank could not have an ordinary life just like any other children because she was a Jew. She went so much sufferings that she did not deserve as well. Despite her adversity, she was optimistic and humane. She cared about the others before herself too. It was so unfortunate that she had to hide from people, get captured by Nazis, and torture to death.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Music - Young Tae Seo
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=655003676928666280&vt=lf&hl=en
This song is not very offending, compared to other songs that discriminate the Hebrews. It does have some parts that include common stereotypes about the Jews. For example, at one point, Peter Griffin sings, "To teach me how to whine and do my taxes" and "Though by many they're abhorred, Hebrew people I've adored, even though they killed my lord". These lyrics infer that most Jewish people are intelligent and well educated, so they have well-paid occupations, such as doctors, lawyers and accountants and that they they are hated by the Christians for killing Jesus. These lyrics are somewhat true. There are stereotypes that Jewish people tend to whine a lot and many accountants are Jewish. Technically from the Bible, the Jews did choose to crucify Jesus, thus killing him. Still, well-known television show such as Family Guy should not promote these stereotypes and facts on national television. Americans are not the only people watching this show. Millions of people in the world, including the Hebrews might have heard this song too. Instead of using, stereotypes to hurt and discriminate the Jews, the cast of the Family Guy should consider promoting the positive side of the Jews. Only then will racism and discrimination truly end for the Hebrews in this era.
This song is not very offending, compared to other songs that discriminate the Hebrews. It does have some parts that include common stereotypes about the Jews. For example, at one point, Peter Griffin sings, "To teach me how to whine and do my taxes" and "Though by many they're abhorred, Hebrew people I've adored, even though they killed my lord". These lyrics infer that most Jewish people are intelligent and well educated, so they have well-paid occupations, such as doctors, lawyers and accountants and that they they are hated by the Christians for killing Jesus. These lyrics are somewhat true. There are stereotypes that Jewish people tend to whine a lot and many accountants are Jewish. Technically from the Bible, the Jews did choose to crucify Jesus, thus killing him. Still, well-known television show such as Family Guy should not promote these stereotypes and facts on national television. Americans are not the only people watching this show. Millions of people in the world, including the Hebrews might have heard this song too. Instead of using, stereotypes to hurt and discriminate the Jews, the cast of the Family Guy should consider promoting the positive side of the Jews. Only then will racism and discrimination truly end for the Hebrews in this era.
TV: Sinny Choi
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=PrqzfGnUGS0&feature=related
This clip touched me so much because it shows how the Jews were living at the time of Holocaust. I've read the books of Anne Frank's diary which has touched me so much. Anne Frank's diary has helped a lot of people to learn about was happening during that time. Anne Frank has died in such a young age which hurts me so much. She could have been living today since she was born in June 12, 1929 and died in 1945. She would be in the age of 78.
The clip has interesting pictures of Anne Frank and her diary. Even though she was having a hard time because of all the war and Jewish being discriminated by others she was happy to be a Jew. All of the pictures of her shows us how happy she was because her pictures are all smiling. I don't think not even one of her pictures has of her being sad. Her death is really shocking and sad for me because she was only 15 and like just thinking about what if I would have died at that age I would be so scared and just freaked out. I can't imagine her with all the things that she has gone through.
This clip touched me so much because it shows how the Jews were living at the time of Holocaust. I've read the books of Anne Frank's diary which has touched me so much. Anne Frank's diary has helped a lot of people to learn about was happening during that time. Anne Frank has died in such a young age which hurts me so much. She could have been living today since she was born in June 12, 1929 and died in 1945. She would be in the age of 78.
The clip has interesting pictures of Anne Frank and her diary. Even though she was having a hard time because of all the war and Jewish being discriminated by others she was happy to be a Jew. All of the pictures of her shows us how happy she was because her pictures are all smiling. I don't think not even one of her pictures has of her being sad. Her death is really shocking and sad for me because she was only 15 and like just thinking about what if I would have died at that age I would be so scared and just freaked out. I can't imagine her with all the things that she has gone through.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Stereotypes: Younghee Rhee
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
Stereotype is a thought or belief that people have against race, gender, outlook, or society. When I lived in Holland, many people thought I was Chinese because I was Asian. So every time I passed some kids, they always said something like "Shing chang chong" to imitate Chinese. Another stereotype I receive a lot is I look weak only because I am skinny which annoys me a lot.
I also have stereotypes about other people. I always tend to think all African Americans have talent in basket ball, people with glasses are boring and nerdy, and all muslims are dangerous.
Most of stereotypes are harmful rather than beneficial. In my experience, I was always made fun of being Asian and called me Chinese. It became so irritating that I reacted very aggressively because I was Korean not Chinese, and I felt that I was being completely disrespected. Stereotypes serve to leave negative impression. People judge other races or culture based on stereotypes without even trying to understand or know them. I try my best not to judge people based on stereotypes but on their personality, however; somehow stereotypes come up to my mind first.
Stereotype is a thought or belief that people have against race, gender, outlook, or society. When I lived in Holland, many people thought I was Chinese because I was Asian. So every time I passed some kids, they always said something like "Shing chang chong" to imitate Chinese. Another stereotype I receive a lot is I look weak only because I am skinny which annoys me a lot.
I also have stereotypes about other people. I always tend to think all African Americans have talent in basket ball, people with glasses are boring and nerdy, and all muslims are dangerous.
Most of stereotypes are harmful rather than beneficial. In my experience, I was always made fun of being Asian and called me Chinese. It became so irritating that I reacted very aggressively because I was Korean not Chinese, and I felt that I was being completely disrespected. Stereotypes serve to leave negative impression. People judge other races or culture based on stereotypes without even trying to understand or know them. I try my best not to judge people based on stereotypes but on their personality, however; somehow stereotypes come up to my mind first.
stereotypes minna choung
Stereotypes
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
People have a lot of stereotypes towards me. When I first meet someone, they try not to ‘know’ me because I scare them. I didn’t know why but later when they tell me about my first impression, they say my emotions are scary. Although I’m just doing my own thing, people think I’m mad and stressed out. However, as time passes and I get to know the people, they ignore me because they think I’m not as firm as they thought I’d be.
When I see people who smile all day long, I see them as fake. What I mean by this is that inside, they are swearing, but outside, they are being all nice and kind to others.
I personally think that stereotypes are harmful because most of the stereotypes we have is negative and not a lot of stereotypes are positive. Although I hold stereotypes towards other people too, I really don’t like being judged by others. It’s pretty funny how our minds work because even though we don’t like to judge people by their first impression, we tend to do it anyways. I think we’re too used to being judgmental towards others.
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
People have a lot of stereotypes towards me. When I first meet someone, they try not to ‘know’ me because I scare them. I didn’t know why but later when they tell me about my first impression, they say my emotions are scary. Although I’m just doing my own thing, people think I’m mad and stressed out. However, as time passes and I get to know the people, they ignore me because they think I’m not as firm as they thought I’d be.
When I see people who smile all day long, I see them as fake. What I mean by this is that inside, they are swearing, but outside, they are being all nice and kind to others.
I personally think that stereotypes are harmful because most of the stereotypes we have is negative and not a lot of stereotypes are positive. Although I hold stereotypes towards other people too, I really don’t like being judged by others. It’s pretty funny how our minds work because even though we don’t like to judge people by their first impression, we tend to do it anyways. I think we’re too used to being judgmental towards others.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Music: Intermarriage Rap Song - Why Jew Should Marry Jewish by Younghee Rhee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctWJ1zKy0lA
Unlike Borat's song, this song focuses on disparaging Jewish culture specifically marriage ceremony. Most people respect other country's cultures but Jewish culture gets bashed in a lot of ways. Some people mock Hannukah for being similar to Christmas and isolate Jewish from Christmas saying that they have their own holiday when everybody deserves to enjoy Christmas. Jews marry Jews because it is their culture to do so. Like many countries try to preserve their Jews are doing the same thing. It may seem anachronistic but it is their way to carry out their traditions. Therefore, rather than mocking other cultures for being strange, we should respect other cultures as we respect our own.
Unlike Borat's song, this song focuses on disparaging Jewish culture specifically marriage ceremony. Most people respect other country's cultures but Jewish culture gets bashed in a lot of ways. Some people mock Hannukah for being similar to Christmas and isolate Jewish from Christmas saying that they have their own holiday when everybody deserves to enjoy Christmas. Jews marry Jews because it is their culture to do so. Like many countries try to preserve their Jews are doing the same thing. It may seem anachronistic but it is their way to carry out their traditions. Therefore, rather than mocking other cultures for being strange, we should respect other cultures as we respect our own.
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