CRLT101

One new word that attracted me was: Utilitarian. Utilitarian means designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. In context, this word was used like "Men's clothing must now be honest, comfortable, and practical rather than good looking.

Male Decorativeness in Cultural Perspective summarized: This section was about the difference between the way women and men dressed, as well as the difference between the way blacks and whites dressed. In the beginning of this section it w...

50 Cent Reebok Ad:

Surface Meaning: Rappers make a lot of money. This is what "real men" aspire to be, thuggish and surrounded by bling and shoes.

Intended Meaning: If you're a rapper, then you have the money to do whatever you want. This is the "great" benefits of being such. All men should want to be like 50 Cent, which means look hardcore.

Cultural Meaning: When the world sees males in such a way like this ad portrayed we automatically look down upon them, because we wo...

Advertisement One: Keep your Beauty on Duty!

Surface Meaning: Army Men. Logo. Men with guns. Women in different uniform then men. Women on phone. Women in make-up.

Intended Meaning: Their only objective is to stay pretty and don't worry about the duty of war.

Cultural Meaning: Women are not as important as males, because they are in different uniforms. Since title is keep your beauty on duty, women are portrayed as not hardworkers. Women are not allowed t...

Dear Dr. Hartman,

I really enjoyed today's class! Prior to today, I would be reserved in class discussions. Occasionaly I'll nod my head or read something (not much) from my daybook. But today sparked an interesting conversation. I felt really comfortable with discussing my opinions about the rap industry. I'm not a big fan of rap because of all the cursing and degradation of women. I liked how everybody had very strong opin...

"You disgust me." "I regret having you as my daughter." "Who are you?." "Where did you come from?." "I should've listen to your grandma when she told me to have an abortion." "What do you see in girls?." "I rather you be with a guy than a girl."  These are all comments I've heard from my own MOTHER because of my sexuality. To hear this from your mother hurts really bad. I chose this topic because I know there are others who feel the same way. I know there are others who hear this constan...