Unlearning the Myths that bind us
by: Linda Christensen
Christensen argues that children get all there information about what they see in the media. Even if that means cartoons. What she argues is that this information the children are getting may not be whats right. We need to teach our children the correct information and let them know that what they see on TV may not always portray the right information.
The impact of racism begins early. Even in our preschool years, we are exposed to misinformation about people different from ourselves.
I agree with Christensen when she says that racism begins early. I would also say that stereotypes also begin early. I feel that children get their information from the media, and they don't really understand why this information may not be all true. When we learn about people different than what we are used to being around around, certain views or opinions that are taught to our children may also we a reason why racism start so young. The people our kids are around influence our children as well. If the parents are racist than the chances of the child having the same views are pretty high.
Children's cartoons, movies, and literature are perhaps the most Influential
genre "read."
I understand where Christensen is coming from when she says this. This quote is so true because what they see in cartoons, movies, and in the book is really all they know. All the general information these kids are learning come from these sources. We as adults cannot depend on these forms of media to teach our children because they may be getting the wrong idea!
Turning off the cartoons doesn’t stop the sexism and racism. They can’t escape...
So, this quote kinda freaked me out. They cant escape, even though this quote doesn't sound true. I would agree with what Christenson is saying, she has a good point. Its not just in the cartoons, its everywhere and I think thats what she means by saying they cant escape.
I really thought this article was interesting to read. I realize that what is on our TV shows and in our mediea has gotten worse over the years but I didnt realize how much of a problem it is. Its causing children to stereotype and have a racist attitude at such a young. This is not good! we need children to be open about "different" people and ideas. Before I read this article, I never realized that the media played such a big role in the way children think and where they get their ideas from. We really need to stop these negative messages that are in the media because if we don't, no change will happen. The only way were every going to see change is if we do it ourselves and I think better communication between children and adults is what needs to happen in order for us to see any kinda of change.
by: Linda Christensen
Christensen argues that children get all there information about what they see in the media. Even if that means cartoons. What she argues is that this information the children are getting may not be whats right. We need to teach our children the correct information and let them know that what they see on TV may not always portray the right information.
The impact of racism begins early. Even in our preschool years, we are exposed to misinformation about people different from ourselves.
I agree with Christensen when she says that racism begins early. I would also say that stereotypes also begin early. I feel that children get their information from the media, and they don't really understand why this information may not be all true. When we learn about people different than what we are used to being around around, certain views or opinions that are taught to our children may also we a reason why racism start so young. The people our kids are around influence our children as well. If the parents are racist than the chances of the child having the same views are pretty high.
Children's cartoons, movies, and literature are perhaps the most Influential
genre "read."
I understand where Christensen is coming from when she says this. This quote is so true because what they see in cartoons, movies, and in the book is really all they know. All the general information these kids are learning come from these sources. We as adults cannot depend on these forms of media to teach our children because they may be getting the wrong idea!
Turning off the cartoons doesn’t stop the sexism and racism. They can’t escape...
So, this quote kinda freaked me out. They cant escape, even though this quote doesn't sound true. I would agree with what Christenson is saying, she has a good point. Its not just in the cartoons, its everywhere and I think thats what she means by saying they cant escape.
I really thought this article was interesting to read. I realize that what is on our TV shows and in our mediea has gotten worse over the years but I didnt realize how much of a problem it is. Its causing children to stereotype and have a racist attitude at such a young. This is not good! we need children to be open about "different" people and ideas. Before I read this article, I never realized that the media played such a big role in the way children think and where they get their ideas from. We really need to stop these negative messages that are in the media because if we don't, no change will happen. The only way were every going to see change is if we do it ourselves and I think better communication between children and adults is what needs to happen in order for us to see any kinda of change.
4 comments:
Hey Amanda I emailed you my email. Just send a copy of the questions to Crystal so she can do the outline.
i liked the last quote you picked. i think it is really strong and totally correlates to everyday life for everyone. whether it be a positive or negative we are "follwed" by, it is pretty crazy how ideas can often by follow you for a week about something you discussed in one class. pretty crazy!
I agree with alyson, I really like that last quote. It is kind of scary to think that the media has such a strong hold over us, especially children and even when "the tv is off" the ideas stay. This kind of reminds me of that video we watched in class about teachers teaching their classrooms about GLBT. A lot of the kids said what they knew about the topic they had learned from television.
You make a really great point with your quote about children's literature being so influential. It's really important that we think about the messages we are sending our students and children through these media forms.
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