Thursday, October 25, 2007
Culturally Constructed Body Image
In our culture a number of things play a role in our body image. Television and the media being at the top of the list I'd say. Shows like America's next top model, Dr. 90210, The Swan, and Nip/Tuck give American's unattainable aspirations as far as our bodies go. Right now the normal is the tall, thin model type that's been blessed by God (or the local plastic surgeon) with breasts and full lips. However, back in the 50's the fuller figured women were what was popular, curves were in. Marilyn Monroe was on the big screen as opposed to the Kate Moss's and Nicole Richie's that now inhabit our tabloids and television screens. Also, mentioned in the Carolina Reader articles, our constant advancements in being time efficient has led to too many fast food restaurants and 'convenient' ways of preparing foods, which are usually not the healthiest. It's the busy world we live in that forces us to grab a snack here, and get a carbonated drink out of a vending machine when we can find time. Not to mention the economy's idea of capitalizing on this and supersizing everything.
Annotated Bibliography
"ANALYSIS: Government consults on child safety online." New Media Age (Sept 13, 2007): 14. Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
This article talks about how there is a definite problem with child safety on the Internet, and who is best qualified for regulating it. This article also touches on boundaries and censorship. The article quotes the Prime Minister and psychologist Tanya Byron. I thought the article was seemingly objective and touched on the main points it set out to present. I also think the article included an array of different viewpoints that helped in the development of the article.
"ILA and MySpace promote Cybersafety" American Libraries 38.6 (June-July 2007): 40(1). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
This article concentrates more on what is being done to keep children safe on the Internet. It mentions issuing bookmarks that offer tips on online safety to public libraries. The article quotes Robert P. Doyle, the executive director for Illinois Library Day. The text was fairly short and could have offered more quotes and possible viewpoints. Still, the article will be of use since it offers insight on some things that are being done, and precautions that are being taken to guarantee online safety.
Joseph, Linda C. "Keeping safe in cyberspace.(CYBERBEE)(educational resources)." Multimedia & Internet@Schools 14.1 (Jan-Feb 2007): 17(4). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
This article starts of by mentioning the many ways children come in contact with others on the Internet. The author then goes into various ways to assure safety. Some examples being rated content sites, and a parental control policy. There are no direct quotes from the article, which allows it to be more objective and present information rather than opinions. This article is important to my topic in that it address several ways to protect one’s safety while online. Wallace, Cynthia. "Helping children stay smart and safe on social networks: it's getting more difficult for parents to know a child's friends, because many new relationships begin and develop in cyberspace on social networking Web sites." Scouting 95.1 (Jan-Feb 2007): 14(2). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
Wallace gives an overview of one of the most popular networking sites among children, myspace. She goes into detail about the allure of myspace over other sites, and how creating a myspace page allows teens to express themselves more openly. She includes some quotes in her text, one from a 15-year-old male and a sociologist from the University of New Hampshire. She goes on to mention a list of helpful hints on staying safe online. This article would be beneficial to my paper, offering insight into the website of myspace, a site used primarily by young children.
Barnard, Anne. “After Inquiry, Facebook Agrees to Tougher Safeguards.” The New York Times 17 Oct. 2007: 1-2.
In Barnard’s article the popular networking site, Facebook, is being accused of advertising itself as a safe online environment. The New York attorney general is quoted as well as Facebook’s chief private officer. This article focuses on the concept of Facebook instead of how to stay safe. The New York Times is a very reliable newspaper and is read by many. The article also gives a brief history of the creation of Facebook and it’s competition with Myspace.
“MySpace Agrees to Deal with Sex Offender Issues.” PC Magazine May 2007: 1-2.
This article addresses one of the consequences of social networking sites not being safe enough for children. The article includes statistics regarding the number of sex offenders located on Myspace. Quoted in this article is Myspace’s Chief Security Officer as well as people from the media. This article provides a look into the dangers of this website and how it could potentially effect our children. I think a parent’s perspective is missing from the article and would be able to better hit home the imminent danger that his or her child may face.
Ulanoff, Lance. “What Are Your Kids Doing Online?” PC Magazine May 2007: 1-2.
In this article Ulanoff compares giving a young child access to the internet is like leaving them out in a big city by themselves. He mentions the dangers of such behavior and offers alternatives. No specific person is quoted in this article but a ‘fake’ scenario is played out throughout the article between a child and his parents. I feel like more viewpoints could’ve been included, however this article is very important because the viewpoints it does include are from a parents perspective.
Miller, Michael J. “Warning Children About Online Dangers.” PC Magazine May 2006:1 This article elaborates on the dangers of Myspace and what is being done to prevent this, such as public service announcements. Miller also brings up the details of myspace and how it works and attracts potential predators. No one is quoted in this article, which I think it would have been made more personal and easier to relate to if there had been quotes. This article has aided in the understanding of the social networking sytem and it’s dangers. As well as what can be done to prevent them
This article talks about how there is a definite problem with child safety on the Internet, and who is best qualified for regulating it. This article also touches on boundaries and censorship. The article quotes the Prime Minister and psychologist Tanya Byron. I thought the article was seemingly objective and touched on the main points it set out to present. I also think the article included an array of different viewpoints that helped in the development of the article.
"ILA and MySpace promote Cybersafety" American Libraries 38.6 (June-July 2007): 40(1). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
This article concentrates more on what is being done to keep children safe on the Internet. It mentions issuing bookmarks that offer tips on online safety to public libraries. The article quotes Robert P. Doyle, the executive director for Illinois Library Day. The text was fairly short and could have offered more quotes and possible viewpoints. Still, the article will be of use since it offers insight on some things that are being done, and precautions that are being taken to guarantee online safety.
Joseph, Linda C. "Keeping safe in cyberspace.(CYBERBEE)(educational resources)." Multimedia & Internet@Schools 14.1 (Jan-Feb 2007): 17(4). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
This article starts of by mentioning the many ways children come in contact with others on the Internet. The author then goes into various ways to assure safety. Some examples being rated content sites, and a parental control policy. There are no direct quotes from the article, which allows it to be more objective and present information rather than opinions. This article is important to my topic in that it address several ways to protect one’s safety while online. Wallace, Cynthia. "Helping children stay smart and safe on social networks: it's getting more difficult for parents to know a child's friends, because many new relationships begin and develop in cyberspace on social networking Web sites." Scouting 95.1 (Jan-Feb 2007): 14(2). Student Edition. Gale. University of South Carolina Libraries. 24 Oct. 2007
Wallace gives an overview of one of the most popular networking sites among children, myspace. She goes into detail about the allure of myspace over other sites, and how creating a myspace page allows teens to express themselves more openly. She includes some quotes in her text, one from a 15-year-old male and a sociologist from the University of New Hampshire. She goes on to mention a list of helpful hints on staying safe online. This article would be beneficial to my paper, offering insight into the website of myspace, a site used primarily by young children.
Barnard, Anne. “After Inquiry, Facebook Agrees to Tougher Safeguards.” The New York Times 17 Oct. 2007: 1-2.
In Barnard’s article the popular networking site, Facebook, is being accused of advertising itself as a safe online environment. The New York attorney general is quoted as well as Facebook’s chief private officer. This article focuses on the concept of Facebook instead of how to stay safe. The New York Times is a very reliable newspaper and is read by many. The article also gives a brief history of the creation of Facebook and it’s competition with Myspace.
“MySpace Agrees to Deal with Sex Offender Issues.” PC Magazine May 2007: 1-2.
This article addresses one of the consequences of social networking sites not being safe enough for children. The article includes statistics regarding the number of sex offenders located on Myspace. Quoted in this article is Myspace’s Chief Security Officer as well as people from the media. This article provides a look into the dangers of this website and how it could potentially effect our children. I think a parent’s perspective is missing from the article and would be able to better hit home the imminent danger that his or her child may face.
Ulanoff, Lance. “What Are Your Kids Doing Online?” PC Magazine May 2007: 1-2.
In this article Ulanoff compares giving a young child access to the internet is like leaving them out in a big city by themselves. He mentions the dangers of such behavior and offers alternatives. No specific person is quoted in this article but a ‘fake’ scenario is played out throughout the article between a child and his parents. I feel like more viewpoints could’ve been included, however this article is very important because the viewpoints it does include are from a parents perspective.
Miller, Michael J. “Warning Children About Online Dangers.” PC Magazine May 2006:1 This article elaborates on the dangers of Myspace and what is being done to prevent this, such as public service announcements. Miller also brings up the details of myspace and how it works and attracts potential predators. No one is quoted in this article, which I think it would have been made more personal and easier to relate to if there had been quotes. This article has aided in the understanding of the social networking sytem and it’s dangers. As well as what can be done to prevent them
Monday, October 15, 2007
Topic Proposal: Online Safety for Children
Children Are Not Protected Online
Stalkers, pedophiles, and other types of predators all linger out in cyberspace. So does the youth of America. Not to mention the fact that pop-ups and ads come up everyday on our computers with pornographic images. The safety of our children is put on the line, as well as their innocence every time they access the Internet. There are things out there that can ‘block’ certain websites. However, in the case of most households across the country the children are more computer literate than the adults, and find ways around the blocked material. Therefore, this problem no longer rests in the hands of the parents. Something has to be done.
My paper will argue that there is not enough protection for children online. Most children are vulnerable and trusting, especially online when it is just a computer they are exchanging information with. With the current setup children are being preyed upon and often abducted or kidnapped because of information given out over the Internet. They are also being deprived of their innocence by the seemingly questionable information and pictures that pop-ups provide. I will discuss examples of material shown in ads, as well as examples from actual kidnapping cases via computer. I will also discuss the dangerous attraction with myspace and the risks that it presents.
My audience will obviously be my teacher and classmates, as well as parents of young kids. I hope to write a paper that will inform and hopefully affect the views people have on this situation.
Kids vs. Creeps ONLINE SAFETY at Home & School. By: Nace, Monty M.. Mobility Forum: The Journal of the Air Mobility Command's Magazine, Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p28-30, 3p; (AN 26702645)
"MySpace" Cadets Are Up for Sudden Death. Education Digest, Sep2006, Vol. 72 Issue 1, p25-26, 2p; (AN 22680777)
How About X Ratings On the Internet?GARRETT W. GRIGGS. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Mar 29, 1995. p. A22 (1 page)
Facilitating safer choices: use of warnings to dissuade viewing of pornography on the internet. By: Williams, Katherine S.. Child Abuse Review, Nov/Dec2005, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p415-429, 15p; DOI: 10.1002/car.920; (AN 19240315)
Connecting kids & the Web : a handbook for teaching Internet use and safety / by Allen C. Benson.Author: Benson, Allen C.Pub.: 2003
Stalkers, pedophiles, and other types of predators all linger out in cyberspace. So does the youth of America. Not to mention the fact that pop-ups and ads come up everyday on our computers with pornographic images. The safety of our children is put on the line, as well as their innocence every time they access the Internet. There are things out there that can ‘block’ certain websites. However, in the case of most households across the country the children are more computer literate than the adults, and find ways around the blocked material. Therefore, this problem no longer rests in the hands of the parents. Something has to be done.
My paper will argue that there is not enough protection for children online. Most children are vulnerable and trusting, especially online when it is just a computer they are exchanging information with. With the current setup children are being preyed upon and often abducted or kidnapped because of information given out over the Internet. They are also being deprived of their innocence by the seemingly questionable information and pictures that pop-ups provide. I will discuss examples of material shown in ads, as well as examples from actual kidnapping cases via computer. I will also discuss the dangerous attraction with myspace and the risks that it presents.
My audience will obviously be my teacher and classmates, as well as parents of young kids. I hope to write a paper that will inform and hopefully affect the views people have on this situation.
Kids vs. Creeps ONLINE SAFETY at Home & School. By: Nace, Monty M.. Mobility Forum: The Journal of the Air Mobility Command's Magazine, Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p28-30, 3p; (AN 26702645)
"MySpace" Cadets Are Up for Sudden Death. Education Digest, Sep2006, Vol. 72 Issue 1, p25-26, 2p; (AN 22680777)
How About X Ratings On the Internet?GARRETT W. GRIGGS. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Mar 29, 1995. p. A22 (1 page)
Facilitating safer choices: use of warnings to dissuade viewing of pornography on the internet. By: Williams, Katherine S.. Child Abuse Review, Nov/Dec2005, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p415-429, 15p; DOI: 10.1002/car.920; (AN 19240315)
Connecting kids & the Web : a handbook for teaching Internet use and safety / by Allen C. Benson.Author: Benson, Allen C.Pub.: 2003
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Smoking ban brainstorming
Restaurants
health
affects on family
The right of businesses to ban/not ban depending on whether or not they profit from it.
affects of second-hand smoke to those around you
cancer
lingering smell of smoke
affects on a person's job
affects on a person who works in the tobacco industry
affects on stores that sell cigarettes
bad oral health
health
affects on family
The right of businesses to ban/not ban depending on whether or not they profit from it.
affects of second-hand smoke to those around you
cancer
lingering smell of smoke
affects on a person's job
affects on a person who works in the tobacco industry
affects on stores that sell cigarettes
bad oral health
Monday, October 8, 2007
A Guy Thing
The post secret card I created was from a paper my floor recieved in Patterson. It was a paper with an invitation to come to a discussion called "girl talk" and I wrote in marker at the top that "I'd rather watch a football game", and at the bottom I wrote "with a bunch of guys". The background was a clip of the girls from America's Next Top Model and at the bottom the topic of discussion is self image. I hoped the reader would interpret this to be a female writing the post secret and not to come across as a 'tomboy' but that getting together with a group of girls is not something that the author would particularly enjoy doing. I wrote at the bottom "with a bunch of guys" in all capital letters to emphasize guys and in a more 'masculine' color of black. My classmates did get the message and as far as seeing beyond the meaning, I don't think there would be any of that simply because the message is stated pretty clearly. There were no surprise reactions and I think that too is because the message is very clear and doesn't really leave anything to the imagination.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Post Secret
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This post secret was probably written by a woman, however it could've been written by a man. It is implied in the message that the potential daughter of the author might inherit his or her eating disorder. This post could be intended for those who share the same problem, as well as those who don't. It is most likely meant for a female audience. Since eating disorders are more prominent among them. The visual component in this post definitely stirs up emotions. The use of a baby portrays innocence and it is a lot easier to sympathize with a small child. Another aspect of the visual is the lack of color, perhaps depicting the lack of something else..such as self control or self esteem. Also, the writing at the top is in a child like penmanship.
This post secret was probably written by a woman, however it could've been written by a man. It is implied in the message that the potential daughter of the author might inherit his or her eating disorder. This post could be intended for those who share the same problem, as well as those who don't. It is most likely meant for a female audience. Since eating disorders are more prominent among them. The visual component in this post definitely stirs up emotions. The use of a baby portrays innocence and it is a lot easier to sympathize with a small child. Another aspect of the visual is the lack of color, perhaps depicting the lack of something else..such as self control or self esteem. Also, the writing at the top is in a child like penmanship.
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