For this project, we were asked to write an essay and create a mask. We started this project by learning how sociology works. The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society---this is the definition of sociology according to google. We've seen kids being left on their own--not being able to interact with others, kids who can't speak---acting a sort of "Retardation" Because they weren't able to have that part of their brain developed in order for them to be able to speak, and act normal. We were watching this documentary about "Feral children" Seeing how people that have grown up with animals their entire life. How it affected them developmentally. There was one kid who didn't have any parental figures in their life. And they only had dogs in their life. Then we started to put what we learned onto a mask. We created different masks for each of the subjects that we were studying. I created a mask where it was "breaking." Showing people that they can break out of the stereotypes that were put on them by society. Then we started to work on an essay that would correspond to what pour mask would represent.

 

 

This project really intrigued me on how the world and society works. I didn't stretch myself in this project. Because I never felt like I was in the danger zone, mask wise. I didn't really rush or have to torture myself to finish anything. I took my time and made sure my items were perfect. I also didn't really go out of my comfort zone. I did what I wanted to on my mask and my essay. I felt good. I settled for the easy way because I didn't want to torture myself. Because I like simple and easy. Simpleness is good. I didn't really advocate for my project. I talked with Stephen about my essay once. But I like to keep my work to myself. I don't really like sharing what I've made/wrote. There was nothing to give up on my project. I had a square plan and I went for it. I never gave up on my essay nor did I give up on my mask. I felt like my work wasn't really refined as I wanted it to. But With what I had, I showed what I've been studying and writing about. 

 

 

This project didn't really impact me as a person. But it did impact me in a different way. It impacted me to see what the world is doing and how society is basically killing its self with stereotypes and everything that is happening in the world. Stereotypes will always exist in this world. You can never really exterminate stereotypes. We can avoid them, but we can never escape them. If you isolate yourself from the stereotypes, you won't build a tolerance for them. Best advice is to experience the stereotypes, and then fight against them. Make them weak. Empower yourself to make a change in this world. Make your voice heard. Don’t let others confine you to what they want you to act and look like. Be yourself. Break the mask up. Make the that the costume you were once wearing—will never be rebuilt again.