Interesting Ad Campaign

"If you laugh, you get it.  If you are offended, you're part of the problem"

"Time to open up the can of 'I'm not a racist, but…"
 "Well-meaning people sometimes make off-handed remarks to each other and to people of color that are hurtful and offensive. Calling out friends and acquaintances on remarks like those in this clip is beyond frustrating because no one ever wants to admit the nuances of racism. Thank the heavens for comedians."

http://www.upworthy.com/if-you-laugh-you-get-it-if-youre-offended-youre-part-of-the-problem?c=ufb1

If _____ Said the Stuff White People Said

Every race has its own annoyingly repetitive tropes to deal with: for Latinos, it's often things like, "I love your accent," or, from the spoof, "I hooked up with a white guy once. He was crazy!" There's always the,"if you went to a really good college it must be because of your race," bit of offensiveness, too.

If African Americans Said the Stuff White People Said

If Asians Said the Stuff White People Said

If Latinos Said the Stuff White People Said

 

Stuff White People Say About Multiracial People

Stuff White People Say About Adopted People

 see above

A Message To Teenage Girls About That Letter From Mrs. Hall By Angi Becker Stevens

The Letter excerpts below:  http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2013-09-a-message-to-teenage-girls-about-that-letter-from-mr

Finally, last but not least, I do not want you to ever believe Mrs. Hall’s words, that you are to blame for boys viewing you as a sexual object. There is a difference, first of all, between seeing you as an attractive or sexy human vs. viewing you as only a sexual object. There will undoubtedly be some people in your life who think you’re sexy no matter how much or how little you wear, and that’s not a bad thing—you probably think some people are sexy, too!—as long as they don’t see you as only your body. People can love and respect and value you, admire your work ethic or your sense of humor or your brilliance or your generosity, and still find you sexy. If you are seen as attractive by someone who also respects and values you as an entire, complex, wonderful human being, that’s OK.

And I wish that, rather than blaming you for corrupting her sons’ innocent minds, Mrs. Hall was more concerned with teaching her sons that women are human beings worthy of respect and value no matter what they’re wearing in their Facebook profile shots. Boys are not some kind of unwitting victims who are helpless before your bare shoulder or your pouty stare, left with no choice but to see you as a mere body. And if there is only one thing I could tell you, it would be that you are never, ever, to blame for unwanted sexual attention of any kind, whether it’s verbal harassment or physical assault.
 
Angi Becker Stevens lives in the metro-Detroit area, where she is an active member of The Organization for a Free Society. Her writing on feminism and other forms of social justice has appeared in such places as RH Reality Check, the Ms. Magazine blog, AlterNet, and Common Dreams. Her first collection of short fiction will be available in 2014 from Aqueous Books.

Gender Roles

It's not "funny" - This is a serious message. What about men who actually do dress like this?

"When Spanish photographer Jon Uriarte first started exploring relationship dynamics and gender roles in his work, he did so by photographing couples together in their shared homes. But at some point, he realized that this method wasn’t getting his message across — that’s when he switched to a stranger, more humorous approach. Instead of photographing couples, he simply photographed the man dressed in his girlfriend’s clothing. The series is called The Men Under the Influence, and it explores the effect that women’s rise to equal status both inside and outside the home has had on men."
http://petapixel.com/2013/07/04/funny-portraits-of-men-dressed-in-their-girlfriends-clothing/

Representations of men and women in advertising. What if gender roles are reversed?

Read Me Differently

Read Me Differently http://readmedifferently.com/?utm_source=Oct+2012+Melissa+Regan+Family+Studies%2C+Psy%2C+Social+Work+Lists&utm_campaign=e3dd1fd03d-Sept_20_2011_RD_PubLib_Email_Campaign9_19_2011&utm_medium=email paints a portrait of three women bound by blood, but divided by a lack of understanding. It tells the story of a family whose complicated relationships stem from misunderstanding unidentified learning disabilities.

An estimated 15–20% of the current U.S. population has dyslexia, and 4.5 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

A shock of recognition in social work school leads award-winning filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that will generate thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting, work environment or at home with family members and friends.

George Takai

Yes, THE George Takai, Sulu from the original Star Trek, has a blog about ending marriage discrimination. He is also very, very funny.  http://www.allegiancemusical.com/blog-so-takei

When I decided to compile my thoughts in a more organized fashion, my niece said, "Oh, a blog!"  So I suppose I now have a "blog."  What I don't have yet is many followers, so please come back often, share the content, and tell your friends to spread me wide.  I hope to put out a thought or two regularly, and I do promise to read and respond to as many fan comments as I can get to! Oh Myy!

Muslim Culture & Beliefs

Life for women in Iran - Not where the women want to be, but not where they were!

From the perspective of some humorous artists who created these videos about the men and women of Islam.