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.
Music: Borat - Throw the Jews Down the Well by Younghee Rhee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb3IMTJjzfo
Discrimination against Jews is also prevalent in music. This song is sung by a Khazakistan man named Borat. The song is basically about problems in his country specifically transportation and Jews. He said he doesnt like transportation just because it is too slow. The reason why he hates Jews is even more ridiculous. Without any substantial evidence, he boldly said Jews rip money out of his people and deserve to be thrown into a well. What was even more surprising is that the crowd sang along with Borat rather than saying that the song is racist.
Discrimination against Jews is also prevalent in music. This song is sung by a Khazakistan man named Borat. The song is basically about problems in his country specifically transportation and Jews. He said he doesnt like transportation just because it is too slow. The reason why he hates Jews is even more ridiculous. Without any substantial evidence, he boldly said Jews rip money out of his people and deserve to be thrown into a well. What was even more surprising is that the crowd sang along with Borat rather than saying that the song is racist.
Sinny : Internet
http://www.anti-racism.supanet.com/
This short paragraph about this site really hit me because before I started on this blogging, I've never thought about Jews being discriminated. Even though I hear about the Jews in the news how thier life is and how unfair their lives are. I kinda didn't know there were two different kind of Jews. It's kind of wierd how even though they both are Jews, some of them are racial and some of them are non-racist.
This kind of is different then what I thought about the Jews. I really didn't know how the Jews are racists and how they are non-racist. They have their own choice whether they are racist or not because other religions think about others as bad or good. They have their choices and I think the Jews should have their own choices also.
This short paragraph about this site really hit me because before I started on this blogging, I've never thought about Jews being discriminated. Even though I hear about the Jews in the news how thier life is and how unfair their lives are. I kinda didn't know there were two different kind of Jews. It's kind of wierd how even though they both are Jews, some of them are racial and some of them are non-racist.
This kind of is different then what I thought about the Jews. I really didn't know how the Jews are racists and how they are non-racist. They have their own choice whether they are racist or not because other religions think about others as bad or good. They have their choices and I think the Jews should have their own choices also.
Sinny : Internet
http://religious-persecution.suite101.com/article.cfm/discrimination_of_the_jews
This site relates Jews to Christianity. It says how when Jesus was born, He's a Jew but he claims that He's the son of God. It says in a bad way how Jesus took the Jewish people and made them Christians and it also says how He gave up on his Jewish roots. We still learn today that Jesus is or was Jewish which is really wierd. It also shows how other religion people hates the Jews. It shows how Jews were killed because they were against Christianity. Christians also went against Jews which is really wierd to me since Jesus is also tecnically a Jew.
This site shows how the people don't do anything about descrimination of being a Jew. I think they are just scared to do anything. Other religion people, they usually stand up and go to others and tell others about their religion such as: Christianity and Budaism. Christians go to others or other houses to tell about God and for Budaism, we can see them walk around and since they are dressed differently, people intend to look at them. I've never seen a Jew walk around and tell about their religion.
This site relates Jews to Christianity. It says how when Jesus was born, He's a Jew but he claims that He's the son of God. It says in a bad way how Jesus took the Jewish people and made them Christians and it also says how He gave up on his Jewish roots. We still learn today that Jesus is or was Jewish which is really wierd. It also shows how other religion people hates the Jews. It shows how Jews were killed because they were against Christianity. Christians also went against Jews which is really wierd to me since Jesus is also tecnically a Jew.
This site shows how the people don't do anything about descrimination of being a Jew. I think they are just scared to do anything. Other religion people, they usually stand up and go to others and tell others about their religion such as: Christianity and Budaism. Christians go to others or other houses to tell about God and for Budaism, we can see them walk around and since they are dressed differently, people intend to look at them. I've never seen a Jew walk around and tell about their religion.
MINNA CHOUNG [TELEVISION]
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=yxR39TFh0I0
Like I said, television gives a large influence because it is one of the sources that almost everyone views all around the world. The television shows issues and events that causes racism/discrimination unconsciously. It looks like the television didn’t intend to show racism, however who knows? What if it was done for a reason or purposely, to make us think bad of Jews. Televisions are the best known media that not only influences our lives but also may brainwash us about an issue unconsciously.
Like in this video clip (television news), they show the issue as if it were just a video clip of an event that happened earlier in the day. However, this is unconsciously causing bias because people who view the news would think like “what’s wrong with the Jews?” “Why are they always like that?” and more serious thoughts come up on their heads.
Like I said, television gives a large influence because it is one of the sources that almost everyone views all around the world. The television shows issues and events that causes racism/discrimination unconsciously. It looks like the television didn’t intend to show racism, however who knows? What if it was done for a reason or purposely, to make us think bad of Jews. Televisions are the best known media that not only influences our lives but also may brainwash us about an issue unconsciously.
Like in this video clip (television news), they show the issue as if it were just a video clip of an event that happened earlier in the day. However, this is unconsciously causing bias because people who view the news would think like “what’s wrong with the Jews?” “Why are they always like that?” and more serious thoughts come up on their heads.
Young Tae Seo - Newspaper #2
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/127498
This article was posted on September 5th, 2008, by "IsraelNN.com". Dr. Andrew G. Bostom wrote a book called "The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History", which contains accurate descriptions about the lives of Jews, living under the Islamic rule. From his 700 page book, he shares a dramatic story of a young Moroccan Jewish girl, named Sol Hachuel. She was offered riches and special privileges, if she agreed to embrace Islam; however, she denied the offer and was imprisoned, tortured and eventually decapitated by the Islamic authorities. Although this happened back in the 1800's, we can see how far the Jews went, in order not to abandon their religion. What Sol did shows how much the Hebrews prioritized their religion, even when they were ruled by the foreigners. It is no wonder why the Jews today absolutely despise other religions, especially Islam. The Hebrews had no choice, but to hide themselves from other communities and religious groups, in order to be protected from possible conflicts. People shouldn't just dislike the Jews for being too prideful or full of themselves. Those are the people who truly don't understand what the people of Israel had to go through, until today. I'm not saying that the Hebrews have the right to be arrogant and cocky in front of other ethnic or religious groups. We have to understand the horrible things that the Hebrews suffered through, in order to truly understand their cultures and people. When we understand their history, racism and discrimination around the world will disappear soon.
This article was posted on September 5th, 2008, by "IsraelNN.com". Dr. Andrew G. Bostom wrote a book called "The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History", which contains accurate descriptions about the lives of Jews, living under the Islamic rule. From his 700 page book, he shares a dramatic story of a young Moroccan Jewish girl, named Sol Hachuel. She was offered riches and special privileges, if she agreed to embrace Islam; however, she denied the offer and was imprisoned, tortured and eventually decapitated by the Islamic authorities. Although this happened back in the 1800's, we can see how far the Jews went, in order not to abandon their religion. What Sol did shows how much the Hebrews prioritized their religion, even when they were ruled by the foreigners. It is no wonder why the Jews today absolutely despise other religions, especially Islam. The Hebrews had no choice, but to hide themselves from other communities and religious groups, in order to be protected from possible conflicts. People shouldn't just dislike the Jews for being too prideful or full of themselves. Those are the people who truly don't understand what the people of Israel had to go through, until today. I'm not saying that the Hebrews have the right to be arrogant and cocky in front of other ethnic or religious groups. We have to understand the horrible things that the Hebrews suffered through, in order to truly understand their cultures and people. When we understand their history, racism and discrimination around the world will disappear soon.
MINNA CHOUNG [TELEVISION]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7116678.stm
Television may be another “major” media that influences a lot of people. Because most people think that televisions tell the truth and they only show the facts, people believe what they see on the television is true. However, this is how the television makes people to believe something that are not true by using their ‘media influence.’
On this news, it talks about the incident where racism was happening in the school. However, the administrators and the faculty of the school kept denying that the issue was not a racist issue but a religion issue. If anyone puts it that way, no one actually cares seriously enough about that issue. For me, I find this as a big problem because although it is a religious issue instead of a racist issue, people are being discriminated because of the other “beliefs” that certain people believe and worship.
Television may be another “major” media that influences a lot of people. Because most people think that televisions tell the truth and they only show the facts, people believe what they see on the television is true. However, this is how the television makes people to believe something that are not true by using their ‘media influence.’
On this news, it talks about the incident where racism was happening in the school. However, the administrators and the faculty of the school kept denying that the issue was not a racist issue but a religion issue. If anyone puts it that way, no one actually cares seriously enough about that issue. For me, I find this as a big problem because although it is a religious issue instead of a racist issue, people are being discriminated because of the other “beliefs” that certain people believe and worship.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Stereotypes - Young Tae Seo
When I first arrived in Canada, people at first thought that I was a fresh immigrant (FOB), who couldn't speak English at all and had no friends. This was technically true because I really had no friends and could not speak English as well as others. But after several months passed by, my English skills have improved quite a bit and I was not much different from other students. I was able to make friends, who I communicate with through MSN every week. People stopped laughing and making fun of me because I was no longer a mute. I was able to break free from those stereotypes others have had on me. It was not easy because Canadians in general were quite stubborn and were not very good at listening to and respecting others' opinions. I think it's because of the stereotype that White people are superior to all other races. It is true that they have kept many different countries as slaves and colonies, but that does not mean they are superior. In my opinion, I think that Canadians and other White people are worse in math than Asians. African Americans tend to be superior in most sports, probably due to their reflexes. Stereotypes can be both beneficial and harmful because when you think of a person, you can't only think of his positive sides. Nobody is perfect in this world, so people have strengths and weaknesses. I think stereotypes depend on the person's attitude. If he has negative and depressed personalities, he will have harmful streotypes about others. But if he was a bright, happy person, he will have beneficial stereotypes about others. It depends on your attitudes toward the world.
Sinny: sterotypes question
"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?"
Other people people think of me as a Brazilian since I'm from Brazil and also as a person who's outgoing. I tend to go to people to talk to them or when I get to know people, I open myself to them. I love getting to know new people and learning about the others. Some people might see me as a tennis captain, or a cheerleader since that's what I'm involved in school. The elementary kids would call me "Miss Sinny" since I coached elementary gymnastics.
I think of others as what they are involved in mostly. When I describe people I intend to describe them not in physical way but in what they do. If they are involved in sports, I would describe them as somekind of player or the captain or whatever their position is. Sometimes if it's not possible to describe the person as in what they do then I do describe them physically whether they are tall or short or what kind of style they wear. Everyone has different style of how they dress up or if the person is girl, they have their own style of putting on make up. Usually that's how we communicate to talk about others.
Sterotypes are harmful and beneficial because when we describe a person, we can describe the person in a good way or we can describe the person in a bad way. If the person has a bad style of wearing clothes, then we intend to describe them in a bad way. It's beneficial because we can describe them and imagine who they are. Mostly, I think it's beneficial because sterotypes helps others to describe the other person. Usually people don't say negative things about others which in my opinion that it's more beneficial then being harmful.
Other people people think of me as a Brazilian since I'm from Brazil and also as a person who's outgoing. I tend to go to people to talk to them or when I get to know people, I open myself to them. I love getting to know new people and learning about the others. Some people might see me as a tennis captain, or a cheerleader since that's what I'm involved in school. The elementary kids would call me "Miss Sinny" since I coached elementary gymnastics.
I think of others as what they are involved in mostly. When I describe people I intend to describe them not in physical way but in what they do. If they are involved in sports, I would describe them as somekind of player or the captain or whatever their position is. Sometimes if it's not possible to describe the person as in what they do then I do describe them physically whether they are tall or short or what kind of style they wear. Everyone has different style of how they dress up or if the person is girl, they have their own style of putting on make up. Usually that's how we communicate to talk about others.
Sterotypes are harmful and beneficial because when we describe a person, we can describe the person in a good way or we can describe the person in a bad way. If the person has a bad style of wearing clothes, then we intend to describe them in a bad way. It's beneficial because we can describe them and imagine who they are. Mostly, I think it's beneficial because sterotypes helps others to describe the other person. Usually people don't say negative things about others which in my opinion that it's more beneficial then being harmful.
Young Tae Seo - Newspaper Article
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3541478,00.html
This article was written in August 6th, 2008 by the DPA news agency. It talks of the German Jews, who complained about the lack of protection from racism. Although discrimination, racial violence and anti-Semitism have been problems in Germany, the country's Central Council of Jews demanded that more should be done to protect the Hebrews and the other minorities. This is quite surprising because many people have assumed that racism ended in Germany long ago; however, that is not true. The Hebrews are still suffering from discrimination, although the German government did take necessary actions. However, this issue is not only caused by the lack of protection from the government, but also the Jews themselves. Instead of complaining about the problems they are facing, they should attempt to take care of things by themselves for once. It is true that their nation has suffered immensely and had problems settling in. Nevertheless, that does not mean that they have the rights to rely on others, in order to solve their own problems. They should stop alienating themselves from their own communities and begin to communicate with other ethnic groups and communities. The lack of communication between the Hebrews and other communities has caused many conflicts in the world. They have gotten themselves in this situation and I think it is time for them to fight through their own problems this time.
This article was written in August 6th, 2008 by the DPA news agency. It talks of the German Jews, who complained about the lack of protection from racism. Although discrimination, racial violence and anti-Semitism have been problems in Germany, the country's Central Council of Jews demanded that more should be done to protect the Hebrews and the other minorities. This is quite surprising because many people have assumed that racism ended in Germany long ago; however, that is not true. The Hebrews are still suffering from discrimination, although the German government did take necessary actions. However, this issue is not only caused by the lack of protection from the government, but also the Jews themselves. Instead of complaining about the problems they are facing, they should attempt to take care of things by themselves for once. It is true that their nation has suffered immensely and had problems settling in. Nevertheless, that does not mean that they have the rights to rely on others, in order to solve their own problems. They should stop alienating themselves from their own communities and begin to communicate with other ethnic groups and communities. The lack of communication between the Hebrews and other communities has caused many conflicts in the world. They have gotten themselves in this situation and I think it is time for them to fight through their own problems this time.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Television Show - South Park - Young Tae Seo
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=DpPchXu_Xr0&feature=related
From this video, Kyle, who is one of the main protagonist on this show, mourns and sings why he can't have Christmas like other normal kids do. He mourns over the fact that he can't receive presents from Santa because he doesn't or can't celebrate Christmas. He also complains of the fact that he is a Jew. Because everyone of his friends celebrate Christmas, he wants to fit in and celebrate with them, but he knows he can't because he's a hebrew. This video reminds the viewers that while the majority of the people in America celebrate Christmas, Jewish people don't. They celebrate Hanukkah instead, which takes place during Christmas season. Since America and other countries mostly care about the majority of the citizens, (considering that America is a democratic country) they tend to forget the minority, which includes Hebrews. Celebrating Christmas might be a way of hurting the Hebrews during Hanukkah. During the Christmas season, companies tend to advertise their products through television, radio and newspaper to inform the citizens that it is time to buy presents for their loved ones. However, Hanukkah is rarely mentioned. In order to create a society with no prejudice and racism, it is necessary to celebrate all of the holidays from different cultures, including Hanukkah.
From this video, Kyle, who is one of the main protagonist on this show, mourns and sings why he can't have Christmas like other normal kids do. He mourns over the fact that he can't receive presents from Santa because he doesn't or can't celebrate Christmas. He also complains of the fact that he is a Jew. Because everyone of his friends celebrate Christmas, he wants to fit in and celebrate with them, but he knows he can't because he's a hebrew. This video reminds the viewers that while the majority of the people in America celebrate Christmas, Jewish people don't. They celebrate Hanukkah instead, which takes place during Christmas season. Since America and other countries mostly care about the majority of the citizens, (considering that America is a democratic country) they tend to forget the minority, which includes Hebrews. Celebrating Christmas might be a way of hurting the Hebrews during Hanukkah. During the Christmas season, companies tend to advertise their products through television, radio and newspaper to inform the citizens that it is time to buy presents for their loved ones. However, Hanukkah is rarely mentioned. In order to create a society with no prejudice and racism, it is necessary to celebrate all of the holidays from different cultures, including Hanukkah.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
News: Sinny Choi
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/08/20/cuba.roots/index.html
Tracing my Jewish roots in Cuba
This news was written on August 21, 2008 by Steve Kastenbaum. It's focus is on the lives of a Cuban Jew today. The writter is also a Jew which is something that's really interesting. It shows how there is actually nothing for Jews. In the 1940s and 1950's more than 15,000 Jews were living in Cuba but today, there are only about 1,500. The place where the Jews owned was removed my other things and all they have left right now is the thriving center for the local Jewish community.
It's more opened these days since Jew people can do something of their own. Ben stiller, a comedian, is a Jew which he makes other people of all countries laugh at his jokes and enjoy the time listening to him. This article shows how Jewish people are really caring because the old Jew, who's 86 remembers the family of the writter. The writter was also amazed by this since he would have never known about it. I think is article was really showing the lives of the Jews today.
Tracing my Jewish roots in Cuba
This news was written on August 21, 2008 by Steve Kastenbaum. It's focus is on the lives of a Cuban Jew today. The writter is also a Jew which is something that's really interesting. It shows how there is actually nothing for Jews. In the 1940s and 1950's more than 15,000 Jews were living in Cuba but today, there are only about 1,500. The place where the Jews owned was removed my other things and all they have left right now is the thriving center for the local Jewish community.
It's more opened these days since Jew people can do something of their own. Ben stiller, a comedian, is a Jew which he makes other people of all countries laugh at his jokes and enjoy the time listening to him. This article shows how Jewish people are really caring because the old Jew, who's 86 remembers the family of the writter. The writter was also amazed by this since he would have never known about it. I think is article was really showing the lives of the Jews today.
Minna Choung
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3586543.stm
Before Internet was world widely used, News paper and the television was the easiest way to hear the news throughout the world. However, as Internet improved and news such as CNN, BBC created a homepage, it was easier for the people to access information world wide.
On this news report, it talked about the rise in Jewish Racism in Europe (2004). During that time, the Europeans tried to increase awareness of the Jewish hate by informing the children/ teenagers. The Europeans wrote in the textbook, “Most Jewish people wish to be a recognized equal part of European societies and to live in good relationship with their neighbors.” This clearly shows that the Europeans had a rise in Jewish racism that year.
Before Internet was world widely used, News paper and the television was the easiest way to hear the news throughout the world. However, as Internet improved and news such as CNN, BBC created a homepage, it was easier for the people to access information world wide.
On this news report, it talked about the rise in Jewish Racism in Europe (2004). During that time, the Europeans tried to increase awareness of the Jewish hate by informing the children/ teenagers. The Europeans wrote in the textbook, “Most Jewish people wish to be a recognized equal part of European societies and to live in good relationship with their neighbors.” This clearly shows that the Europeans had a rise in Jewish racism that year.
Minna Choung
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL0C2QvqIlo&feature=related
Recently on Youtube (internet source), thousands of people post and view the information daily. Being one of the most recognized sites on the internet these days, Youtube is used world wide. However, researching on Youtube, I found so much information about the racism towards Jewish hate. Through this, you can see how easily people can contact with such racism.On the video that I have posted, it shows that the Arabs have brainwashed the little girl about the Jews. Despite the fact of being just a little girl, when she was asked questions about the Jews, it was rather shocking when she answered that the Jews were apes and pigs. I think the reason of brainwashing the kids were to hold the anger towards the Jews continuously to the next generation as if it was their culture.
Recently on Youtube (internet source), thousands of people post and view the information daily. Being one of the most recognized sites on the internet these days, Youtube is used world wide. However, researching on Youtube, I found so much information about the racism towards Jewish hate. Through this, you can see how easily people can contact with such racism.On the video that I have posted, it shows that the Arabs have brainwashed the little girl about the Jews. Despite the fact of being just a little girl, when she was asked questions about the Jews, it was rather shocking when she answered that the Jews were apes and pigs. I think the reason of brainwashing the kids were to hold the anger towards the Jews continuously to the next generation as if it was their culture.
News: Sinny Choi
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/08/12/kosher.management.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
A 'kosher' way to treat employees?
This news article was written on August 12, 2008. We can still see how Jewish don't have the rights to work freely. It says how they abuse some Jews on demanding not only the food companies by purity of their products but also in the way they treat their emplyees. We can also see how Jews are embarrased and angered by the allegations because they are rethinking what it means to be certified kosher. The Jews would be separated from the traditional certification process but allows some innovation in Jewish law to adapt to modern times.
It shows how the Jewish are still not free and they don't have the rights to do something of their own but it's been more opened then before. This article shocks me because I thought the Jews were more freely now but it seems like it's the same as before. The racial discrimination for Jews are still going on in our lives.
A 'kosher' way to treat employees?
This news article was written on August 12, 2008. We can still see how Jewish don't have the rights to work freely. It says how they abuse some Jews on demanding not only the food companies by purity of their products but also in the way they treat their emplyees. We can also see how Jews are embarrased and angered by the allegations because they are rethinking what it means to be certified kosher. The Jews would be separated from the traditional certification process but allows some innovation in Jewish law to adapt to modern times.
It shows how the Jewish are still not free and they don't have the rights to do something of their own but it's been more opened then before. This article shocks me because I thought the Jews were more freely now but it seems like it's the same as before. The racial discrimination for Jews are still going on in our lives.
Movies: The Pianist by Younghee Rhee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itR0-I9idXk The setting is similar to Schindler's List but it is focused on what the protagonist had to go through during the war. The protagonist was forced to separate with his family. He travelled all around Poland to hide away from the Nazis and look for shelters and food. While he was eluding from the Nazis, he witnessed a couple of sights in which Jews were being discriminated. In one of the scenes, Jews had to lay bricks along railroad, but their work dissatisfied the Nazis. So the Nazis executed all the Jews immediately. Although they had no chance of winning the Nazis, they bravely revolted against them in one of the ghettos. They were all killed in the end but it showed their bravery.
There were scenes that portrayed how the Jews became discriminated as well. First, the Nurhemburg Law terminated the Jews' rights. The Jews had to move out of the city to ghettos. Some of them were sent to concentration camps. Many of the Jewish families were separated from the train station like the protagonist did. They knew that they would not see each other again. This movie was not as powerful as Schindler's List, but focusing on one character helped the audience to understand what surviving individuals had to go through until the war was over.
There were scenes that portrayed how the Jews became discriminated as well. First, the Nurhemburg Law terminated the Jews' rights. The Jews had to move out of the city to ghettos. Some of them were sent to concentration camps. Many of the Jewish families were separated from the train station like the protagonist did. They knew that they would not see each other again. This movie was not as powerful as Schindler's List, but focusing on one character helped the audience to understand what surviving individuals had to go through until the war was over.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Television Show - Family guy - Young Tae Seo
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=-zlYgonSV6s
From this clip of the popular comedy show, 'Family Guy', the television commercial infers that most doctors in America are Jewish. This commercial repeatedly emphasizes over the fact that the doctor is Jewish and that he is doing laser eye surgeries for a ridiculously low price. Before the devastating Holocaust, Hitler allowed the Jews to leave Germany and immigrate to other countries, for a short period of time. Most of the Jews left Germany to search for new hopes, while others stayed in Germany, who were sent to the concentration camps later. Most of the civilians who ran away ended up in other nearby European countrises or America. It was extremely tough for the Jews to assimilate into their new countries. They had no jobs, no shelter and no food. Their only option was to study hard and enroll in top colleges, so they could escape poverty, which is quite similar to the Koreans, during the Chosun Dynasty. After those generations of Jews, it became a standard for the descendents to become doctors, lawyers or businessmen. That is when others began to discriminate and dislike the Jews for their prosperous lives. It is awkward and ridiculous to witness that a popular television show such as 'Family Guy' displays racism. Althogh some people might find the joke comical and hilarious, they still have to be aware that the Jewish people might be watching the show too. The Americans are not the only people in this world because diversity of people is common in the world today. Instead of discriminating certain people because they have something special that we don't have, we should learn to appreciate their cultures and differences.
From this clip of the popular comedy show, 'Family Guy', the television commercial infers that most doctors in America are Jewish. This commercial repeatedly emphasizes over the fact that the doctor is Jewish and that he is doing laser eye surgeries for a ridiculously low price. Before the devastating Holocaust, Hitler allowed the Jews to leave Germany and immigrate to other countries, for a short period of time. Most of the Jews left Germany to search for new hopes, while others stayed in Germany, who were sent to the concentration camps later. Most of the civilians who ran away ended up in other nearby European countrises or America. It was extremely tough for the Jews to assimilate into their new countries. They had no jobs, no shelter and no food. Their only option was to study hard and enroll in top colleges, so they could escape poverty, which is quite similar to the Koreans, during the Chosun Dynasty. After those generations of Jews, it became a standard for the descendents to become doctors, lawyers or businessmen. That is when others began to discriminate and dislike the Jews for their prosperous lives. It is awkward and ridiculous to witness that a popular television show such as 'Family Guy' displays racism. Althogh some people might find the joke comical and hilarious, they still have to be aware that the Jewish people might be watching the show too. The Americans are not the only people in this world because diversity of people is common in the world today. Instead of discriminating certain people because they have something special that we don't have, we should learn to appreciate their cultures and differences.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Movies: Schindler's List by Younghee Rhee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDlKrZmECK0
Schindler's List well delineates how Jews were racially discriminated. As it was shown in a couple of scenes, Nazis killed innocent Jews for no good reason. No matter how Jews were tired or old, if they did not satisfy Nazis, they were shot. Also, Jews were forced to abandon their houses and possessions, and move to ghettos. Once they were in ghettos, they could never escape or get out. Nazis ordered Jews to do some hard labor such as working in the factories or building houses for Nazis. If Jews could not satisfy Nazis, they were either executed or punished. In addition, there is a scene in which Jews exercise. They were extremely thin and weak due to lack of food and nutrients. After a couple of years in ghetto, some of the Jews were sent to concentrating camp. Nazis burned them in ovens or gassed them in gas chamber. Every day thousands of dead Jews were thrown out from the holocaust.
Schindler's List well delineates how Jews were racially discriminated. As it was shown in a couple of scenes, Nazis killed innocent Jews for no good reason. No matter how Jews were tired or old, if they did not satisfy Nazis, they were shot. Also, Jews were forced to abandon their houses and possessions, and move to ghettos. Once they were in ghettos, they could never escape or get out. Nazis ordered Jews to do some hard labor such as working in the factories or building houses for Nazis. If Jews could not satisfy Nazis, they were either executed or punished. In addition, there is a scene in which Jews exercise. They were extremely thin and weak due to lack of food and nutrients. After a couple of years in ghetto, some of the Jews were sent to concentrating camp. Nazis burned them in ovens or gassed them in gas chamber. Every day thousands of dead Jews were thrown out from the holocaust.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sinny Choi
I think commercials influence me the most because commercials are mostly everywhere. Commercials are in between TV shows, before the movies starts, and sometimes between books. I get attracted by looking at commercials whether it's clothes, food, or products. The point of making commercials are to attract people to buy their product or watch a movie that's coming out soon. Espcially between the TV shows, they have commercials that tells us whether what's next or what's coming up which makes me want to watch more.
Since I was little I was influenced by commercials. When I would watch TV and if there was a commercial of pizza, I would get hungry and beg my mom to order the pizza for me and influence her to eat with me too. Commercials are good but also bad in different ways because they might be helpful but it can lead to temptations. I've seen many people who can't stop looking at commercials such as : home shopping (홈쇼핑) and buying things which is a bad thing since you can't really stop once you start buying things. It seems like you'll need it and it's useful but once we think about it, it's kind of useless and you'll throw it away and buy a new one.
Since I was little I was influenced by commercials. When I would watch TV and if there was a commercial of pizza, I would get hungry and beg my mom to order the pizza for me and influence her to eat with me too. Commercials are good but also bad in different ways because they might be helpful but it can lead to temptations. I've seen many people who can't stop looking at commercials such as : home shopping (홈쇼핑) and buying things which is a bad thing since you can't really stop once you start buying things. It seems like you'll need it and it's useful but once we think about it, it's kind of useless and you'll throw it away and buy a new one.
Definition of films by Sinny Choi
Films are connected moving pictures. It's produced by recorded images with cameras using animation techniques and special effects. Film can be watched for all ages but some films has an age limit since it could include violence, sex, drugs, etc but others can have inspiration, hope, love, etc. It's not quite "just" informal, although it can be it's got more of a mixture of little subtle points in either philosophy and religion but most times those things just come through without attacking the audience if it's more passive. Sometimes the audience don't even realize it but it's still giving a sort of message to the audience from the director or the writer.
Reflection Minna Choung
For me, television had impacted me the most above all the other mass media. This particular media has not only impacted me that second, but for life. For such a curious young child, television was always a part of my curiosity in life. Unlike other media, television used moving images (animation) and real people filmed on the screen. When I was young, I had always thought that there were little people who lived in the box so I used to try to talk to the people.
Also, television has been my usual source for news or entertainment. The programs on the television informed me about new songs, books, technologies, and even showed news from world wide. When I was young, the Internet was not such a good media for catching news. Unlike now, the Internet was not a worldwide tool for most of the people. So during my childhood, the television was the most influential to people.
However, as I grew, I realized that television also gives people negative impacts. For instance, the television does not always tell the truth. Although in the news, the people faked the truth and broadcasted false theories and news. Also, the movies or pornographies the television shows give a negative impact for the young children who practically live with the people. I also have been influenced by the violent movies and the commercial the television shows as if I need to get/do something to fit in with the society. Television is a media that not only influenced me, but also a great amount of people world wide.
Also, television has been my usual source for news or entertainment. The programs on the television informed me about new songs, books, technologies, and even showed news from world wide. When I was young, the Internet was not such a good media for catching news. Unlike now, the Internet was not a worldwide tool for most of the people. So during my childhood, the television was the most influential to people.
However, as I grew, I realized that television also gives people negative impacts. For instance, the television does not always tell the truth. Although in the news, the people faked the truth and broadcasted false theories and news. Also, the movies or pornographies the television shows give a negative impact for the young children who practically live with the people. I also have been influenced by the violent movies and the commercial the television shows as if I need to get/do something to fit in with the society. Television is a media that not only influenced me, but also a great amount of people world wide.
Definition of television by Minna Choung
Television is a type of mass media used world wide. Television has been used the most as it became a convenient broadcasting system for people. There is no particular audience for the television, but the audience depends on the type of program shown on the television (news for adults, animation for children, etc.). Unlike most of the other mass media, television uses moving images to inform the audience. This mass media also uses commercial films in particular to advertise various products and systems.
Reflection Younghee Rhee
Personally I think the most influential mass media would be newspaper. Almost everyone is subscribed one and reads it everyday. Newspaper provides various articles from news to opinions. Probably opinion section would have the greatest impact on readers.
Newspaper helped me to understand what is going on within Korea and outside of Korea. Since my family doesn't watch television, newspaper is the only media that I have access to what is going around. Ever since I started reading newspaper especially the opinion section, I gained wider perspective on political issue and became aware of world affairs. Other sections like sports are interesting as well.
Also, extra sections such as education or reviews were influential to me as well. Education section helped me to understand what American universities expect from new students. It showed a couple of examples of college essays which were helpful in getting the structure and details. Movie reviews and book reviews are interesting as well. They do not only give summary and are persuasive but also lessons that can be learned contributed to some extent who I am as a person.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Definition of the Internet by Younghee Rhee
The Internet is globalized computer network system that interchanges data through Internet protocol suite. Many people who have access to the Internet use it for various purposes such as research, chatting, downloading data, blogging, and mailing. The Internet had a massive impact on communication when it came out. People could send an electronic mail in a second and receive reply without waiting for a week or a month even. Also, messenger or blog allowed people to stay in touch no matter where they are. Through Google or Yahoo, users could find any information they want in milliseconds having access to millions of websites at once.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Reflection Young Tae Seo
In my opinion, the most effective and influential type of media is television, especially the commercial. Televisions are owned by almost everyone in the whole world, with the exceptions of people in third world countries. When I watch my favorite shows, SOS 24 (긴급출동 SOS 24) and Gu-Gut-Ie-Al-Go-Ship-Da (그것이알고싶다) , I have to wait for at least 15 commercials, until they actually start. Some commercials are way too repetitive and boring, but the more I watched those commercials, the harder they were imbedded in my mind. I was able to remember what products they were advertising and memorized their slogans and catch-phrases too.
I couldn't just stop watching those commercials because there was a chance that the show could start, when I changed the channel. I don't want to miss any of it. In America and Canada, the commercials are divided into three parts, so that people don't have to wait for the show to begin for five minutes. However in Korea, it doesn't work that way; all the commercials are played, before the show begins.
Because I watched myriads of commercials in Korea and Canada, I always thought that the products that were advertised were great. Then I persuaded my parents to buy those products and 'wasted' considerable amount of money. I try not to watch too many televisions nowadays, to keep my mind 'untainted' and to save my money from disappearing.
I couldn't just stop watching those commercials because there was a chance that the show could start, when I changed the channel. I don't want to miss any of it. In America and Canada, the commercials are divided into three parts, so that people don't have to wait for the show to begin for five minutes. However in Korea, it doesn't work that way; all the commercials are played, before the show begins.
Because I watched myriads of commercials in Korea and Canada, I always thought that the products that were advertised were great. Then I persuaded my parents to buy those products and 'wasted' considerable amount of money. I try not to watch too many televisions nowadays, to keep my mind 'untainted' and to save my money from disappearing.
Definition of a book and its uses (Young Tae Seo)
Books are a collection of sheets of paper, parchment or other materials with a piece of text written on them, bound together along one edge within the soft or hard covers. There are various types of books, such as magazines, journals or newspapers. Books are bought, borrowed and read by many different age groups, ranging from little babies to old grandfathers. Books are filled with knowledge, perceptions and opinions of many different topics for all age groups. Most adults read books for entertainment, while most high school students forcefully read, in order to raise their SAT scores. Most books are read, starting from top left of the page, ending at the bottom right of the page. (With the exceptions of Japanese books, which starts from top right and ends at bottom left.)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mass Media Definition
Mass media refers to communications that can influence large number of people. Examples include news, magazine, book, TV, the Internet, radio, podcast, forum, propaganda and film. It is very public and easily accessible to the people. Although mass media can be used to spread new information effectively, some people use them to gain great power. For example, Mao Zedong and Stalin used propagandas to brainwash the citizens.
Lane, Beth. "What is Mass Media? The Changing Role of Mass Communications and the Media Industries." Suite101. 2007. Beth Lane. 21 Aug 2008.
Lane, Beth. "What is Mass Media? The Changing Role of Mass Communications and the Media Industries." Suite101. 2007. Beth Lane. 21 Aug 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
biography about rated: R
-minna choung-
Hi! my name is minna choung! I'm a girl and I was born in New Jersey. fI was born on on may 17. I've been in TCIS since i was in 1st grade which makes it that it's my 11th year here! I love coffee and I like art.
-younghee rhee-
My name is younghee. I lived in Holland for five and a half years, and came to TCIS two years ago. I'm a day student and live in Doroyong Dong. I like music, x-country, swimming, and joker. Si senor~
-youngtae seo-
Hello, my name is Young Tae Seo. I was born in Daegu, South Korea. My family and I moved to Canada in 2001, and lived there for 5 years. After the end of my 9th grade, we came back to Korea and that's when my parents wanted me to go to TCIS. I'm a dorm student here in TCIS and I'm really looking forward to college....=_=;;
-sinny choi-
My name is Sinny Choi and this is my 4th year in TCIS. I've lived in Uzbekistan for 5 years and Brazil for 4 years. I'm a dorm student,Stone, and my parents live in Suwon which is the place where GSIS is at. I enjoy playing sports and in TCIS i do tennis for first season and for the second season i do cheerleading!!!!!! I love our group!! GO RATED:R!
Hi! my name is minna choung! I'm a girl and I was born in New Jersey. fI was born on on may 17. I've been in TCIS since i was in 1st grade which makes it that it's my 11th year here! I love coffee and I like art.
-younghee rhee-
My name is younghee. I lived in Holland for five and a half years, and came to TCIS two years ago. I'm a day student and live in Doroyong Dong. I like music, x-country, swimming, and joker. Si senor~
-youngtae seo-
Hello, my name is Young Tae Seo. I was born in Daegu, South Korea. My family and I moved to Canada in 2001, and lived there for 5 years. After the end of my 9th grade, we came back to Korea and that's when my parents wanted me to go to TCIS. I'm a dorm student here in TCIS and I'm really looking forward to college....=_=;;
-sinny choi-
My name is Sinny Choi and this is my 4th year in TCIS. I've lived in Uzbekistan for 5 years and Brazil for 4 years. I'm a dorm student,Stone, and my parents live in Suwon which is the place where GSIS is at. I enjoy playing sports and in TCIS i do tennis for first season and for the second season i do cheerleading!!!!!! I love our group!! GO RATED:R!
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