Do Not Follow the Herd

In this module you will write a Combat Stereotypes Manifesto and create two Combat Stereotypes Posters, with the aim to fight a chosen stereotype that prevails in society today. Reflecting on questions like: How can you care for others? How to avoid spreading stereotypes (racism, ageism, macho culture...) when communicating ? How to expose myths associated with a stereotype? Using your manifesto as a point of departure you will choose one aspect to work with and focus on. Apart from writing a manifesto you will also create two Combat Stereotypes Window Posters, one using illustration and one using typography/lettering. You will contextualize your posters by documenting them when on display in a window. The window you choose should create a meaningful context for your message. Remember that your work will become more significant when interacting and being exposed to a context larger than the module. In lectures and texts I was introduced to concepts like stereotypes, social stigma, racism, feminism, intersectionality.

Manifesting anti- (the grass is always greener on the other side) (you're either with us or against) (chewed philosophy)

1 - value opposition as your own ideology {if not by distorted individuals, different paths will take you to the same belief}

2 - claim the perspective over enlightenment (total truth) of your ideology {verify that truth in its purest form is neither at one nor the other side}

3 - doubt intrinsically the purpose of mass movements {their intent will not be shown clearly, nor the upbringing or final goal}

4 - defy your own logic {progression is only achievable after a somewhat shatter of beliefs, if you make it through you will have the tactile experience needed to create it and justify it}

5 - pragmatism, theoretical knowledge, action {as the steps to follow to stand your ground above the common and easily accessible norms that create herds} To think by yourselves, with your own references, and your own school of thought will exceed any pre-made, fabricated reality distortion in any realm. To not do so would be letting yourselves being "muppeted" around by a (in essence) despicable figure. Do not disregard contemporary ideologies for each era's sake as they are most often than not follow ups of well funded ancient theories (be aware that the latter went through the test of time with a positive outcome)

WARNING: IF IN DOUBT OR STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND ANY CONCEPT MENTIONED ABOVE USE CYNICISM, SKEPTICISM OR POSITIVE NIHILISM AS STARTING POINTS (THEY WILL IMPROVE YOUR WILL AND CAPACITY GREATLY AS THEY ARE MOST COMMONLY WELL INFORMED AND ADVICE TO BE THOROUGHLY WITH ANY EXPLORATION)

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