For Project 3, I have decided to develop a digital exhibit on social activism in America. I have chosen this topic because we live in a time dominate by social media and as a result, we don’t take the time to really value what people write. There are activists out there that have dedicated their […]
Universal Access in Society
While discussing the topic of access, or the lack thereof, in modern society, people often seem to carefully tiptoe around the real issues to reduce the risk of offending someone. The climate of political correctness that surrounds societal factors that divide specific populations of people, such as physical/mental disabilities, weight discrimination, and poverty, consistently restrict […]
Blog Post 3: TSA and Gender
Unfortunately, as a result of events from the past, specifically the attack on the World Trade Center, our country needs to have very strict guidelines to ensure the safety of travelers. I believe that this is an important that the Transportation Security Administration should take the precautions necessary to ensure all of our safety, even […]
Blog Post 2: Plantation Museums
Generally, I’m not entirely confident that I am comfortable with plantations being reopened for tourists and visitors, let alone being called ‘museums.’ I guess it would be a proper title for what these reopened plantations are but it doesn’t necessarily sit well with me. I feel as if people go to a museum to appreciate […]
Blog Post 1: Returning Museum Art and Artifacts
The existence of museums globally provide an invaluable opportunity for people to learn about, experience, revisit, and appreciate the history of the peoples of the world. Even so, many believe that this history is not for museums to tell, especially when the story is being told incorrectly. Although it is undoubtable that museums provide a […]