Red Dots - Week 3

Black&Decker logo is on the "white" background. Actually, my little cat highlighted the logo.  

Red pen holder.

Definition of Stereotype

The definition of a stereotype is any commonly known public belief about a certain social group or a type of individual. Stereotypes are often confused with prejudices, because, like prejudices, a stereotype is based on a prior assumption. Stereotypes are often created about people of specific cultures or races.

Example:
- Gender Profiling: 
  + A Graphic Designer should be a female.
  + A male is a Graphic Designer, he is or he will be gay.

- Cultures:
  + All Asians are good at math
  + All Asian like to eat rice and drive slow.

Sources:

(n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/stereotype-threat-definition-examples-theories.html

Exploiting Stereotypes: When Bad Is Not Good. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://www.aiga.org/exploiting-stereotypes-when-bad-is-not-good/

News » Infographic: Stereotypes in Design. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://newschoolarch.edu/news/infographic-stereotypes-in-design/

Red Dots - Week 2

A clean carpet sprayer is in the corner.

A logo is on the spine.

Definition of Culture

Definition of Culture:

Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.

Source:

Zimmermann, By. "What Is Culture? Definition of Culture." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 9 July 2012. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html>.

First World:

"First World" refers to so called developed, capitalist, industrial countries, roughly, a bloc of countries aligned with the United States after World War II, with more or less common political and economic interests: North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia.

The United States is sometimes described as a "melting pot" in which different cultures have contributed their own distinct "flavors" to American culture. U.S. culture has been shaped by the cultures of Native Americans, Latin Americans, Africans and Asians.

-       Language: most official business is conducted in English

-       Religion: 75% of Christians

-       Style: influenced by celebrities, predominantly casual (denim, sneakers…)

-       Food: fast food, beef, cheese, bread, and bean

-       Art: mass media production, movie industry, artistic style (quilts and hand-crafted)

-       Sport: football, baseball, basketball

Source:

“First, Second and Third World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.

Zimmermann, By. "American Culture: Traditions and Customs of the United States." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/28945-american-culture.html>.

Second World:

"Second World" refers to the former communist-socialist, industrial states, (formerly the Eastern bloc, the territory and sphere of influence of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic) today: Russia, Eastern Europe (e.g., Poland) and some of the Turk States (e.g., Kazakhstan) as well as China.

The teachings of Confucius — which stress obedience and deference to elders and responsibility to community — are a dominant part of the Chinese culture.

-       Language: ideographic character

-       Religion: Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism

-       Food: rice, spicy, tea, and features stir-fired dishes

-       Art: sculptures and paintings, flute and the zither, kung-fu

-       Sport: soccer

Source:

“First, Second and Third World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.

Zimmermann, By. "Chinese Culture: Customs & Traditions of China." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 17 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/28823-chinese-culture.html>.

Third World:

"Third World" are all the other countries, today often used to roughly describe the developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The term Third World includes as well capitalist (e.g., Venezuela) and communist (e.g., North Korea) countries, as very rich (e.g., Saudi Arabia) and very poor (e.g., Mali) countries.

The culture of India is among the world's oldest, reaching back about 5,000 years. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the supreme culture in the world. India is a very diverse country, and different regions have their own distinct cultures.

-       Religion: Hindusim and Buddhism

-       Style: colorful silk saris worn

-       Food: herbs and spices

-       Art: film industry, Indian dance has a tradition of more than 2,000 years

-       Architecture: The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal. India also has many ancient temples.

Source:

“First, Second and Third World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.

Zimmermann, By. "Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 10 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/28634-indian-culture.html>.

Red Dot - Week 1

A Red Small Power Light is on the Heater.

A deer's nose of the Christmas Candy Jar.