Mid-term Blog

I have really enjoyed our discussions throughout this semester. One common theme that I have noticed is the ways in which we differentiate between groups and the resultant value judgements that we place on these groups. Two perfect examples are the male/female division in the art world as well as in the perception of the art itself, and the ways in which introverts and extroverts are appreciated or undervalued in our societies. I think these distinctions are important to discuss, because only through thorough evaluation can we begin to see the root of these divisions, and decide whether they are justifiably needed, or whether they are the remnants of old, dilapidated prejudices. These ideas are incredibly related to my research project: I plan on, for my capstone, examining liberal democracy and it's ideals, and the way it immediately includes certain individuals based on these sort of distinctions, and how it alienates the individuals who fall on the other side of these same distinctions. It should be interesting to examine these established inequalities as a part of the system of ideologies that parades a facade of equality and justice for ALL.