I found that the two readings we had to read were both similar and unique in their own way. I thought that it was interesting that in the first one Looking for Work the boy was so concerned with how life should be (like how it is on t.v.). One part that really grabbed my attention was how he told his mother he thought that they should dress up because they are Mexican-American and white American peope would like them more. I feel that the author is trying to teach three important pressures that are in the media our means to desire more money, that perfect family image and race.These are all things that are nothing new and its interesting to hear that even when this was years ago the same struggles are here today. The style that he wrote in (the elements) contiributes to effective writing.
The second reading What we really miss about the 50's was a well written peiece. I found it interesting that in the experiment most people would like to have their children grow up in the 1950's I have always heard that was the prime time but it is interesting to hear it. I think the author really made a strong arguement about why 1950's were not what everyone thinks they were. Coontz used her writing talking of how money and certain ways of life were things people liked about the 50's really was effective by her persuading the audience to think other wise or that other times were better.
I thought that the authors from both had great points of view. I found it interesting both tackled issues that we have in our society. I enjoyed reading the different styles of writing they both brought.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! I think both of these essays have socio-racial elements (which will probably be a reoccurring theme in the book)that really jump out. I think what really hit me was that in the 50's, the "white" (for lack of better terminology) community shunned the minority groups; decades later, the minority groups strive to be as similar as possible to the very demographic that pushed them away -an unusual response to such historically harsh animosity. I also thought that there was unmistakable similarities and glaring contrasts to the two essays.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with how both were good readings because of the spotlight on just because it was good for a few people doesn't make it fantastic for everyone and vice versa. I also think it is interesting how the Latino family thought that they had to be "just like the white people". It blows me away to think of the differences that existed even 50 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI was particularly interested in your consideration of the three elements of media's influence on the story. You did a good job picking those out specifically and made good points. I think you're right about the second article. The author made great points about the fifties being portrayed as blissful and we tend to forget about all of the opposition and suppression going on at the time. I wonder if the media purposely used it's influence in that farce, as well.
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