I have read several things that say that we need to see ourselves in ads, movies etc to feel "affirmed", but I never noticed one way or the other growing up.
I watched lots of shows and read lots of books and really didn't care.
Now it seems as if everyone is 'in my face" to make sure that everyone has equal time; but it's not equal, as you noted.
So, I just don't watch much TV and I figure that I already "know" who I am, so I just need to love others, and care about others and just see them for who they are; not because of equity and/or diversity or whatever words someone wants to give it.
I read the same things too. I also remember the things I knew growing up. https://twyman.substack.com/p/i-need-people-who-look-like-me Thanks for your insights and observations. The impulse to take people as they are runs counter to color consciousness in the public square these days. So, I enjoy the old Star Trek (Original Series) and Twilight Zone episodes over and over again.
Your comment made perfect sense. Perhaps, it is the larger world that makes less and less sense/double smile.
Just such great writing, Wink! Amazing!
Aw shucks/smile. All praise to the marvelous English teachers at Salem Church and Thomas Dale.
I have read several things that say that we need to see ourselves in ads, movies etc to feel "affirmed", but I never noticed one way or the other growing up.
I watched lots of shows and read lots of books and really didn't care.
Now it seems as if everyone is 'in my face" to make sure that everyone has equal time; but it's not equal, as you noted.
So, I just don't watch much TV and I figure that I already "know" who I am, so I just need to love others, and care about others and just see them for who they are; not because of equity and/or diversity or whatever words someone wants to give it.
Hopefully this makes sense?!?!
I read the same things too. I also remember the things I knew growing up. https://twyman.substack.com/p/i-need-people-who-look-like-me Thanks for your insights and observations. The impulse to take people as they are runs counter to color consciousness in the public square these days. So, I enjoy the old Star Trek (Original Series) and Twilight Zone episodes over and over again.
Your comment made perfect sense. Perhaps, it is the larger world that makes less and less sense/double smile.
I went and read your link above...WoNdErFuL!
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