Please respond to 2 student with 10 sentences each
Student 1
Whoopie Goldberg states (in the video shown in our lecture) states that stereotypes in early cartoons were “wrong then,” and are still wrong. If that is the case, what value do you see in airing them in today’s culture and society? What negative factors do you see in airing these stereotypical images?
Airing these videos in today’s culture and society gives value to a society learning from its past and its past mistakes. Although the videos may be tough to watch, it can serve as a tool to ensure future generations do not depict stereotypes in their work or conversations. It is also important to understand the history of a society or culture, both to preserve what’s important, and to build/change upon past mistakes. I liken this to cave drawings or the hieroglyphics of early Egypt. The hieroglyphics and drawings were meant to tell a story. Sometimes a lessen to be passed down to future generations about a situation that may be deadly and how that person survived. This could be a fight with an army or an encounter with a bear. It is also the reason why history is taught in our schools. The ability to look back on the past not only gives insight to the times and how far a society has come, but also looks to ensure these mistakes do not happen again. Negative factors I see in airing these images are hurt to the people who are being stereotyped, even if we know the times have changed. It can be uncomfortable seeing your people depicted in a certain way that is hurtful. However, I believe as society has grown, culture has blended and people interact more. A person not depicted in a stereotype can see one of their friends/co-workers/family members negatively depicted and can ensure they not only do not do that, but do not tolerate it.
-Tim
Student 2
Whoopie Goldberg states (in the video shown in our lecture) states that stereotypes in early cartoons were “wrong then,” and are still wrong. If that is the case, what value do you see in airing them in today’s culture and society? What negative factors do you see in airing these stereotypical images?
Class,
In most of the history classes I attended, this saying remains true, “Those who do not understand their history are doomed to repeat it!” Studying a period of our history is very important even if there are negative, even devastating effects that resulted. Some of the suffering have been felt by most who are directly affected by the tragedy or injustice. Though scarce, some may have thrived even through harsh adversities. We have important lesson to learn from both the negative experiences and the positive ones.
I enjoyed the Looney Tunes cartoons when I was still young. There are stereotypes presented, though at that time, I did not pay much attention to them. I think this cartoon should still be shown to our children. Though as parents, uncles, aunts, or even grandparents, we should also be watching along with the children as there may be scenes that needs some explaining.
Subtle as they may be even modern cartoons presents stereotypes. In Bubble Guppies, a serialized cartoon depicting mermaids, a character named Nonny is the “brains”. He is depicted as quiet, smart, not athletic, and one who seldom show emotion.
~Moises
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