Artifact 5
The Aggression top artifact would be my least favorite out of the five but I still really enjoyed doing this artifact. Aggression can form from so many different things whether it’s multiple small things that can get to someone or whether it’s something that can really change someone. And once aggression is formed, another attitude can form as well such as depression and sadness. However, aggression can become really violent depending on the situation.
Artifact 4
For number four of the five artifacts I liked was the Module 8 archive. I thought that picking the adjectives for each ethnic and racial group felt a little weird for me but it’s so obvious to see how the stereotypes have changed overtime because people classify each race as a specific stereotype and even if it’s a positive type of adjective that people would give them, it can still be hurtful. I feel that it’s always a good thing to see where people are when they think of a certain race because if you were to meet that person, we could reteach them to not be so stereotypical.
Artifact 3
For number three, module 9 is the spot for me. I feel that ads that have to portray young women and men that have a lot of money is just wrong on so many levels. Any man or woman can be financially stable and any man or woman is beautiful in their own way. It’s a shame that since there a so many of these kinds of these commercials, men think that it’s so easy to find attractive women if they have a lot of money. And then for women, they think it can be so easy to find a man with a lot of money to provide if they have good looks. In fact, I know people that are living just fine on their own. A female friend of mine is providing for herself in her own apartment and saving up for her to continue college and also paying for her sister’s tuition so she doesn’t have to stress about that. It doesn’t have to be the man that has to provide. People can provide on their own just fine.
Artifact 2
The second best artifact I enjoyed was Module 11. I was going over a few of my friends, some of them I’ve known since 8th grade, and some that I just met when I arrived at ODU. I answered the question on why selfishness and happiness are rarely perceived as going together because if someone was happy, they wouldn’t take the time to think all about themselves. Only 2 friends of mine are unhappy and selfish and I’ve tried to talk to them but they don’t take the time to listen because they just think about themselves.
Artifact 1
The last artifact that I enjoyed the most was the behavior survey from Module 7. I was completely honest with the survey and I enjoyed discussing the inconsistency I felt back when I was in Vegas with the homeless people. I know it’s probably a little mean to not give them anything but when multiple people are using the same type of dog to get money from people, something is definitely wrong there. And as for the quote/poem I used, it was actually the song Kaleidoscope by Coldplay. I’ve always listened to it whenever I have felt off or if I did something wrong. The thing is that I make my decisions for myself. Not for anyone else. It’s the person I am and I am proud to be that person! I will always try my best to help those who are in a much depressed place than me, but if they don’t take the time to try to change that feeling, then that’s on them.
This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival
A joy, a depression, a meanness
Some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor
Welcome and entertain them all!
Be grateful for whoever comes
Because each has been sent as a guide