stereotypes

This summer I am enrolled in STI (Summer Theatre Institute) as part of my BFA program. Basically this is theatre Boot Camp and since I am a tech major this is double trouble for me. One of the classes I am involved in during the day is a tech class where I must learn such things as rendering, lighting, sound design, stage management, house managing, costuming, etc etc.  Read More »

I HATE stereotypes, even if they are proven accurate. It bothers me. I never knew it did until it happened to me. Now I pull back from my unknown stereotyping habit. It doesn't make me feel good inside, therefore I don't want to make others feel like crud. I am an all around good person; I don’t get bugged by much, and I’m pretty much a happy go lucky girl. In short, I don't get mad easily.  Read More »

"You must be a basketball player."
"You should model."
"How’s the weather up there? ::Hyuck hyuck::"

Though I read something online saying I’m not allowed to call myself tall unless I find it nearly impossible to find clothing that fits me, at 5 foot, 9 inches I easily surpass the height of many of my friends.

And I endure the tall stereotypes.  Read More »

Once again, the ignorance monster has reared it's ugly head.

Today as I sat in my fifth period class, I heard that oh so familiar phrase that will not seem to die: "acting black."  Read More »

I have always interpreted my empowerment to be able to act and live on the equal playing field of men. Yes as a woman, I have qualities much better than a man, and yet I find it empowering I have entitled myself to the same liberating activities of men. Equality is about choice.  Read More »

What do you think of when you hear that something is a stereotype? Usually, I'd easily assume you have a similar reaction to mine. Stereotypes are bad, or wrong, or misleading. Stereotypes tell us that all women belong in the kitchen or all black people are "gangstas" and the like. Especially if you've spent any amount of time on this site, you'd see some stereotypes aren't quite so bad.  Read More »

Today when I was working at the library, I came across a book called, 'Die Happy: 499 Things Every Guy's Gotta Do While He Still Can' by Tim Burke and Michael Burke.

It's the grossest book ever. Every chapter has a check list of things to do before guys tie the knot. An underlining theme throughout the book is, guys have no life after marriage.  Read More »

By now, I am sure most of you have heard of Miss Bimbo's website. If not, I'll give you a brief summary. A website aimed at young girls, you create a doll to monitor. You control her diet, breast size, and numerous other demeaning aspects of her.  Read More »