Video: the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2013 is …‘selfie’ Richard Holden, Online Editor for Oxford Dictionaries, discusses the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year for 2013: selfie. Watch the video below to discover why this word was chosen, what the earliest known usage of ‘selfie’ is, and which related terms have already been created. Want to find out more? Explore the rise of ‘selfie’ with our infographicFind out which words were on the Word of the Year shortlistRead our Word of the Year FAQ The opinions and other information contained in OxfordWords blog posts and comments do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Oxford University Press.
A Conversation on Race ACT for Youth - Adolescence - Adolescent Identity Development The development of a strong and stable sense of self is widely considered to be one of the central tasks of adolescence [1]. Despite the fact that identity development occurs throughout one's lifetime, adolescence is the first time that individuals begin to think about how our identity may affect our lives [2]. During adolescence, we are much more self-conscious about our changing identities than at any other stage in our lives [3]. Visit Toolkit: Identity Development for resources. What is Identity? Identity refers to our sense of who we are as individuals and as members of social groups. Identity is dynamic and complex, and changes over time. Self-Identity and Social Identity Self-identity refers to how we define ourselves. Dimensions of Identity Many dimensions of our identity intersect to form our sense of self and cannot be separated from one another. Let's look at an example of how social context may influence one's internal sense of identity. References
Scrutinizing the ‘Selfie’: Self-Confidence or Self-Obsession? Celebrities do it, regular folks of all ages do it, and several articles and blog posts have been written discussing and analyzing the fascinating trend that is the selfie. It’s a word that has become synonymous with social media, self-love, and in some cases, shocking levels of self-obsession. Justin Bieber, a pop star and trailblazer in the selfie stratosphere, is currently backing a new camera app called “Shots of Me,” which is devoted entirely to the ongoing proliferation of the selfie. In case you’ve managed to remain unfamiliar with the term, the selfie consists of any photo taken by the self, of the self, and then posted online, typically via social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Selfies: The Good … Many theories have been shared regarding the widespread popularity of selfies, as well as the context in which some of them have been taken. … The Bad … … And the Unsightly Does Selfie Analysis Promote Sexism? The indignant tone of the letter remains online, however.
Racism is a 'big problem' to more Americans, poll finds Alex Sproul reads about it in his Facebook feed. Sheryl Sims senses it when she walks down the street. They are three Americans from three different demographic groups living in three different states. And they believe the same thing: Racism is a big problem. Their voices are just a few in a country of more than 322 million people. In a new nationwide poll conducted by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly half of Americans -- 49% -- say racism is "a big problem" in society today. The figure marks a significant shift from four years ago, when over a quarter described racism that way. Is racism on the rise in the United States? Go ahead, admit you're a racist There's not a one-size-fits-all explanation for the shift. But this much is clear: Across the board, in every demographic group surveyed, there are increasing percentages of people who say racism is a big problem -- and majorities say that racial tensions are on the rise. 'A different story' It caught Debora Aust by surprise. Why?
Self-portraits and social media: The rise of the 'selfie' There's a mania for sharing self-taken photographs online. But why, asks Charissa Coulthard. The first smartphone with a forward-facing camera was the watershed moment. You only need this second, forward-facing camera if you want to take pictures of yourself. The cameras, which focus automatically from arm's length, invite us to photograph on the spur of the moment, regardless of location or company. Images can be shared with thousands of other people. There's the high angle photo, awkwardly featuring the taker's arm. A search on photo sharing app Instagram retrieves over 23 million photos uploaded with the hashtag #selfie, and a whopping 51 million with the hashtag #me. Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Madonna are all serial uploaders of selfies. Selfie-ism is everywhere. The first self-portrait photograph is thought to have been taken by camera pioneer Robert Cornelius in 1839, but whether or not it's a true "selfie" is debatable. Then there was the Polaroid. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
The Changing Face of America What is it about the faces on these pages that we find so intriguing? Is it simply that their features disrupt our expectations, that we’re not used to seeing those eyes with that hair, that nose above those lips? Our responses can range from the armchair anthropologist’s benign desire to unravel ancestries and find common ground to active revulsion at group boundaries being violated or, in the language of racist days past, “watered down.” Out in the world, the more curious (or less polite) among us might approach, asking, “Where are you from?” The U.S. The Census Bureau is aware that its racial categories are flawed instruments, disavowing any intention “to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically.” Sandra Williams, 46, grew up at a time when the nation still turned on a black-white axis. In today’s presumably more accepting world, people with complex cultural and racial origins become more fluid and playful with what they call themselves.
The History Of Selfies If it feels like selfies have been around forever, that's because they have been. (Well, nearly.) So where did it all really start, then? The modern smart phone is equipped with many useful apps and tools, but its most game changing feature is undoubtedly the digital camera that comes preinstalled with it. So, in honour of the selfie, I’ve taken the liberty of tracing back to where it all began… #lol #sorandom #me – (the 1820s) Humankind has always been obsessed with capturing its own likeness, and this has been the true since long before the advent of photography. Selfie game strong (the 1830s) The general nature of the selfie means the identity of the true first photograph taken by someone of themselves will likely always be a mystery. Shake it, Andy! Luckily for us though, cameras ended up getting a lot smaller, and a lot easier to operate. Struggle includes – but is not limited to – reading backwards t-shirt slogans (the 2000s) @somegreendayfan
21 Things You Can't Do While Black iStock Update: On October 17, 2014, Michael Dunn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jordan Davis. Update: On February 15, 2014, the judge in the murder trial of Michael Dunn declared a mistrial on the first-degree murder count after the jury could not come to a decision. The jury reached verdicts for the other charges Dunn faced, and he was found guilty of three counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of throwing a deadly missile. Prosecutor Angela Corey said that she will retry Dunn for first-degree murder in Jordan Davis' death. Florida's second sensational, race-tinged murder trial in less than a year is underway. Charged with first-degree murder, Dunn is pleading self-defense.* He contends that he argued with the teens (over what a witness says he called their "thug music") and fired on them after he claims he saw Davis brandish a shotgun. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Narcissism in Social Media (The Selfie Revolution) by Averi Fletcher on Prezi The Sounds of Change | Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice Objectives: Activities will help students: Explain how music evokes feelings and emotion.Understand relationships between music and culture.Analyze song lyrics to critically examine themes and messages.Consider the effectiveness of music to communicate ideas.Use music to express a personal viewpoint or message about a tolerance-related issue that’s important to them. Essential Questions: What can we learn from music? In fact, music can create powerful connections between people, help us learn about different cultures, shatter stereotypes, question social injustices and inspire us to create “the world as it should be.” Professional Development Song lyrics can be the living textbook for students to learn about moments and events that have shaped American history and culture. Glossary lyric |ˈlirik| (adjective) The words that are part of a song. metaphor |ˈmetəˌfôr; -fər| (noun) Comparing two unrelated things without using “like” or “as.” Early Grades (3-5) Language Arts, Social Studies, Music 1.
Office equipment learning English What will I learn from the English lesson office equipment? During this lesson you will learn the vocabulary you will see in most offices. A typical office and its equipment Examples of office Equipment Monitor: needed to view computer output. Computer: Used for many office software and internet. Keyboard: Used for inputting text to the computer then to the monitor screen. Telephone: Used for making and receiving phone calls to customers and staff. Desk: Needed to store all the office equipment on. Waste basket: For all rubbish that is not needed any more. Swivel chair: Able to turn all the way round and move easily on wheels. Draw unit with draw: Stores documents, books or anything that is needed to be stored in the desk. Files: Used for storing documents that need to be filed in alphabetical order. Filing cabinet: Used for storing files in order. Label: Used to let people know what's inside the draw. Notebook: For making notes for things that need to get done or messages from a telephone call.
11 Things White People Should Never Say to Black People Black History Month is a U.S. observance that was first introduced in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” eventually becoming a month-long affair in 1976. While this may have been a well-intentioned attempt to integrate lesser-known history pertaining to black people into our overall teaching in society and in schools, it has been a point of contention since it began. Now more than ever, though, Black History Month does more harm than good. Why? Black History Month is first and foremost an exclusive celebration of successful black people by other black people, and by people of other ethnic groups considered to be “allies.” Anything that is racially exclusive is inherently divisive; disagree though you may, it is entirely inevitable that it will create tension and discord, not only in examples as the one above but also in the way it encourages us to focus on our own skin color rather than on the values we share with those around us, regardless of color. This is far from the only issue, though.