This is the perfect analogy to the war on women's reproductive rights. Shout out to Todd Akin in the words at the bottom of the picture, haha!
Monday, September 3, 2012
We should ban life jackets...
This is the perfect analogy to the war on women's reproductive rights. Shout out to Todd Akin in the words at the bottom of the picture, haha!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
US Congressman: Rape Victims’ Bodies ‘Shut Down’ Pregnancies Automatically, No Need For Abortion
US Congressman: Rape Victims’ Bodies ‘Shut Down’ Pregnancies Automatically, No Need For Abortion
Read the article ^. The statement is so absurd, it's almost hilarious. If only it weren't such a serious situation...
Read the article ^. The statement is so absurd, it's almost hilarious. If only it weren't such a serious situation...
Friday, August 17, 2012
Pussy Riot- outspoken feminist rocker chicks
I am sure most are aware of Pussy Riot, a Russian female punk band who staged a performance at a Moscow Cathedral back in February, blaring the lyrics: "
St. Maria, Virgin, Drive away Putin
Drive away! Drive away Putin!"
Drive away! Drive away Putin!"
They were recently condemned two years in jail for "hooliganism".
The band members said their protest was against the orthodox church leader's support for Mr. Putin. Their lawyer stated that the women will appeal but not ask for Mr. Putin for a pardon.
Meanwhile, all around the world, supporters of Pussy Riot have risen up in their own protests and demonstrations as their verdicts were declared. The feelings in Russia, are in contrast, not so sympathetic. According to an article on bbc.co.uk, A recent opinion poll released by the Levada research group showed only 6% of Russians sympathised, while 51% felt antipathy.
I can see how they were wrong in causing an uproar in such a religious atmosphere, but their message might not have had such a widespread reach if the circumstances were more prudent. The extremity of the scene is what caught attention, and made such a bold statement. Their sentence of two years I think is harsh, but I guess that's because I live in America; such displays of opinion might be more socially and politically acceptable in places like the US than in places like Russia.
Check out the video of their Moscow performance:
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Fashion Blog
I'm a person with varied interests, and I thought that I would be able to blog about them all eclectically on this blog.
But fashion doesn't really go well with politics and such so I made a separate blog to showcase my love for fashion and help those who also are interested in fashion to be visually and mentally inspired.
So check it out, Concrete Catwalk, everybody! Go! Go! Go!
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
But fashion doesn't really go well with politics and such so I made a separate blog to showcase my love for fashion and help those who also are interested in fashion to be visually and mentally inspired.
So check it out, Concrete Catwalk, everybody! Go! Go! Go!
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
http://www.concretecatwalkstyle.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Bystander Effect
I think everyone should take a look at this website: https://sites.google.com/site/bystandereffect4/
I saw someone post it on Facebook, (Hey! Facebook can be educational!)
It talks about the Bystander Effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why people don't take action for others in their moments of need, particularly when they are in large crowds.
What struck me the most, although all famous examples shown are terrible, was the Homecoming Dance Gang Rape. The fact that people looked on as a young girl was beaten and raped at a school dance, and even took pictures as it happened before them, sickens me in ways I can't fully describe with words.
It dispels the belief that you are in less danger when in a place full of people-you would think that the more people and the more onlookers, the more help you would receive if you were in a dangerous situation. But as seen in many real life instances, the more people who are around, the less likely they are to take action if there isn't someone to tell them to. The mob effect of inaction takes place. It's scary to think about and kind of makes you place less hope in humanity.
But if more people knew more about this and the dire effects of inaction, more people would hopefully be inclined to do something, or say something if they see something wrong, even if no one else does first.
What stops people are thoughts such as, "Someone else will call for help", or "I don't want to get involved". But if everyone thinks this and carries on, then a person(s) in need will never receive any help at all.
The situation becomes controversial when talking about photojournalists however. It is up to a photographer to make the decision whether to help or snap a photo, but it is important to realize that a picture speaks a thousand words and one photo can spark a huge movement of action.
The most well-known example of this is Kevin Carter's Pulitzer Prize photo shown below. The most powerful photo I've ever seen, it doesn't even seem real. But it is.
I saw someone post it on Facebook, (Hey! Facebook can be educational!)
It talks about the Bystander Effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why people don't take action for others in their moments of need, particularly when they are in large crowds.
What struck me the most, although all famous examples shown are terrible, was the Homecoming Dance Gang Rape. The fact that people looked on as a young girl was beaten and raped at a school dance, and even took pictures as it happened before them, sickens me in ways I can't fully describe with words.
It dispels the belief that you are in less danger when in a place full of people-you would think that the more people and the more onlookers, the more help you would receive if you were in a dangerous situation. But as seen in many real life instances, the more people who are around, the less likely they are to take action if there isn't someone to tell them to. The mob effect of inaction takes place. It's scary to think about and kind of makes you place less hope in humanity.
But if more people knew more about this and the dire effects of inaction, more people would hopefully be inclined to do something, or say something if they see something wrong, even if no one else does first.
What stops people are thoughts such as, "Someone else will call for help", or "I don't want to get involved". But if everyone thinks this and carries on, then a person(s) in need will never receive any help at all.
The situation becomes controversial when talking about photojournalists however. It is up to a photographer to make the decision whether to help or snap a photo, but it is important to realize that a picture speaks a thousand words and one photo can spark a huge movement of action.
The most well-known example of this is Kevin Carter's Pulitzer Prize photo shown below. The most powerful photo I've ever seen, it doesn't even seem real. But it is.
Anyway, I'm not here to preach at you all, (well maybe I am) but it is interesting and something worth thinking about.
xx
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Read this somewhere...
"So what if it feels like you're all alone, the whole world is yours to befriend".
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Making Bank
I've had absolutely no time to do the things I enjoy like write in this blog for one, because I've been too busy making money.
Sounds like I'm complaining and in a way, I am. I am completely content with the fact that I am earning my own paychecks, by tutoring kids and working at a retail store, but I would probably be more happy about it if it weren't for the mundane, monotonous type of work I do at my retail store job. Not to mention my boss is a complete asshole (stereotypical I know, but so true).
Why is the workplace such a pain in the ass?
Sounds like I'm complaining and in a way, I am. I am completely content with the fact that I am earning my own paychecks, by tutoring kids and working at a retail store, but I would probably be more happy about it if it weren't for the mundane, monotonous type of work I do at my retail store job. Not to mention my boss is a complete asshole (stereotypical I know, but so true).
Why is the workplace such a pain in the ass?
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