The three icons that I chose are the Holy Bible, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a Christmas tree. The Holy Bible is a book that is said to be written by individuals that were divinely inspired and chosen by God to record events about what happened in the past and to warn and give guidance to Christians about how to live their lives and what is expected to happen in the future. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a civil rights leader that was instrumental in fighting for and achieving equal opportunity rights for African Americans. The Christmas tree represents a holiday that many Americans celebrate and is a time that family and friends get together to fellowship.
I chose these icons because many people have emotional attachments to all three, and they represent significant events in the past and present. All three are also well known and definitely meet the requirement of holding a sacred status.
Each of these are icons are important to me and greatly represents my culture. I am a Christian and was brought up in a Christian household where both my parents are pastors. The Holy Bible is something that I treasure and read for guidance and direction in how I should live my life. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. represents my African American heritage and he has paved the way for me to have equal rights and opportunities that were not available years past. The Christmas tree represents my favorite holiday and always brings fond memories to mind and I look forward to the holiday season every year.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Weekly Written Analysis 1
Ever since the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001 there has been it seems a roller coaster of opinions and feelings about serving in the military. I remember soon after the attack how there were many people that seemed to have an overwhelming sense of pride and patriotism for the U.S and were displaying their feelings by posting and hanging American flags. Flags were being sold everywhere and people had them on their cars and hanging outside of their homes. Young men and women from all different backgrounds showed there patriotism by suddenly rushing to enlist into the military. Some because they wanted to fight back and some just felt has if they had to do something to support the effort. I had been enlisted in the Army for four years already when 9-11 happened and I was proud to serve and was happy to see other people stepping up and wanting to support the U.S by making such a big commitment to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
As years have past and the war has continued I have noticed how the patriotism that was very evident right after 9-11 soon began to fade and the American people seemed to forget how hurt and scared they felt when we were attacked. I am not saying by any means that everyone should agree about the war or agree with President Bush, but I have noticed how just the since of pride and appreciation of the freedoms that we as an American people have seem to decline. Now that I am an Army recruiter and have had to talk and listen to hundreds of people’s opinions about the war while trying to find applicants to enlist, I have noticed how most of my applicants want to join just for the college money, or student loan repayment, or the bonus money. Rarely have I found someone that just want to join the Army because they want to serve their country and are proud to commit a few years of their life in appreciation of a lifetime of freedom and privilege. I think it is sad and disappointing that the United States has to buy its’ citizen’s loyalty.
As years have past and the war has continued I have noticed how the patriotism that was very evident right after 9-11 soon began to fade and the American people seemed to forget how hurt and scared they felt when we were attacked. I am not saying by any means that everyone should agree about the war or agree with President Bush, but I have noticed how just the since of pride and appreciation of the freedoms that we as an American people have seem to decline. Now that I am an Army recruiter and have had to talk and listen to hundreds of people’s opinions about the war while trying to find applicants to enlist, I have noticed how most of my applicants want to join just for the college money, or student loan repayment, or the bonus money. Rarely have I found someone that just want to join the Army because they want to serve their country and are proud to commit a few years of their life in appreciation of a lifetime of freedom and privilege. I think it is sad and disappointing that the United States has to buy its’ citizen’s loyalty.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Popular Culture Assignment 1-2
What is popular culture, and what does it mean to you?
Popular culture represents those things that are widely liked by a people or prevalent among a society. Pop culture describes what appeals to the general public and can even define a particular group of people’s likes and dislikes.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environment and in your present and future career?
Understanding popular culture is relevant to my present career because I am an Army recruiter and it is important that I know what is going on in society, and what appeals to teenagers and adults because they are the individuals that I interact with on a daily basis. When meeting individuals that I am trying to recruit into the Army, it is important that I build rapport with them so that they will feel comfortable with me. The best way to build rapport is to not even talk about the Army with a potential prospect but to speak with them about everyday things. Knowing what is popular, whether it is sports, music, or a movie, for example, helps me to start conversations and find something in common with someone that I do not know. Even after I am no longer a recruiter it is still important to know the current trends and events that are going on in the world.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture artifact? And why would you choose it?
My example of a pop culture artifact is a cell phone. I chose it because cell phones are extremely popular here in America and in many other countries in the world. It seems as if almost every teenager or adult in America has one. I would often, even before this class, just observe how many people around me are talking on a cell phone when I’m driving or looking at other drivers while sitting in traffic. It is especially amusing when I am in a public place and I hear a cell phone ring and everyone, including myself, stops what they are doing and check to see if it is their phone that is ringing.
Popular culture represents those things that are widely liked by a people or prevalent among a society. Pop culture describes what appeals to the general public and can even define a particular group of people’s likes and dislikes.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environment and in your present and future career?
Understanding popular culture is relevant to my present career because I am an Army recruiter and it is important that I know what is going on in society, and what appeals to teenagers and adults because they are the individuals that I interact with on a daily basis. When meeting individuals that I am trying to recruit into the Army, it is important that I build rapport with them so that they will feel comfortable with me. The best way to build rapport is to not even talk about the Army with a potential prospect but to speak with them about everyday things. Knowing what is popular, whether it is sports, music, or a movie, for example, helps me to start conversations and find something in common with someone that I do not know. Even after I am no longer a recruiter it is still important to know the current trends and events that are going on in the world.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture artifact? And why would you choose it?
My example of a pop culture artifact is a cell phone. I chose it because cell phones are extremely popular here in America and in many other countries in the world. It seems as if almost every teenager or adult in America has one. I would often, even before this class, just observe how many people around me are talking on a cell phone when I’m driving or looking at other drivers while sitting in traffic. It is especially amusing when I am in a public place and I hear a cell phone ring and everyone, including myself, stops what they are doing and check to see if it is their phone that is ringing.
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