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Satrapi v. Moraga
It seems Satrapi is much less disenfranchised by her culture and family than is Moraga. While the latter is more inclined to claim that her family doesn't appreciate her, and her culture is set against her, the former would probably argue that her family wants only what is best for her, even if that isn't what she wants, and her government -albeit sporadically undefined- wants to protect her from herself and those around her. Moraga, of course, was not sent from her family and/or culture at a young age for her protection, and as we all know, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Graphic Novel POV
Satrapi's graphic novelization of her work affects the way we see her world in that it makes us focus on just the things she sees as important to our understanding of the story. There are no superfluous details such as background interactions like there would be in a series of photographs. Also, it allows the reader to focus on what is going on instead of having to try to picture everything and observe simultaneously.
White Privilege
Reading McIntosh's piece on white privilege I find that I agree that we are not taught in school the flip side of racism, and that white privilege is not addressed. I don't believe any of us are capable of seeing by ourselves (without any outside help) things about us that are wrong, challengeable, or even advantaged. Without having someone pull aspects like these into our attention, we think of them as normal, not as above and beyond, or a below, but simply status quo.
Violence
Violence is never a good idea when used to get what you want out of somebody. If you are in the offensive position, violence is completely unacceptable. In the defensive position, however, violence becomes more tolerable, but on an individual basis. If a person were being pushed, for example, violence would probably not be the best thing to turn to. It would be more acceptable to speak to the aggressor, and convince him or her to stop, or just removed yourself from the situation entirely. On the other hand, if a person were being raped, that person should absolutely jump right to violence, as she has every right to protect her body.
Worst... Job... Ever.
My work experience is actually pretty limited. I think the only thing I've ever actually been paid to do is babysit. I have taken care of a couple of different dogs, but that's about as hard as playing with a puppy... I do, however, think I would particularly hate any job in which I am continually put down, objectified, or disallowed from communicating my thoughts.
It seems Satrapi is much less disenfranchised by her culture and family than is Moraga. While the latter is more inclined to claim that her family doesn't appreciate her, and her culture is set against her, the former would probably argue that her family wants only what is best for her, even if that isn't what she wants, and her government -albeit sporadically undefined- wants to protect her from herself and those around her. Moraga, of course, was not sent from her family and/or culture at a young age for her protection, and as we all know, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Graphic Novel POV
Satrapi's graphic novelization of her work affects the way we see her world in that it makes us focus on just the things she sees as important to our understanding of the story. There are no superfluous details such as background interactions like there would be in a series of photographs. Also, it allows the reader to focus on what is going on instead of having to try to picture everything and observe simultaneously.
White Privilege
Reading McIntosh's piece on white privilege I find that I agree that we are not taught in school the flip side of racism, and that white privilege is not addressed. I don't believe any of us are capable of seeing by ourselves (without any outside help) things about us that are wrong, challengeable, or even advantaged. Without having someone pull aspects like these into our attention, we think of them as normal, not as above and beyond, or a below, but simply status quo.
Violence
Violence is never a good idea when used to get what you want out of somebody. If you are in the offensive position, violence is completely unacceptable. In the defensive position, however, violence becomes more tolerable, but on an individual basis. If a person were being pushed, for example, violence would probably not be the best thing to turn to. It would be more acceptable to speak to the aggressor, and convince him or her to stop, or just removed yourself from the situation entirely. On the other hand, if a person were being raped, that person should absolutely jump right to violence, as she has every right to protect her body.
Worst... Job... Ever.
My work experience is actually pretty limited. I think the only thing I've ever actually been paid to do is babysit. I have taken care of a couple of different dogs, but that's about as hard as playing with a puppy... I do, however, think I would particularly hate any job in which I am continually put down, objectified, or disallowed from communicating my thoughts.
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