Nikki S. Lee did a great job manifesting the theme of racism and need for equality. Throughout the selection of five different photographs, this theme was presented in such a way that really leaves an impact on the viewer. All five pictures share a common point- everyone is close together and with those similar to each other. Lee carefully chose pictures that would illustrate every culture or physical appearance, rather than focusing on one alone.
The British, the Punk, the Hispanics, the Asians, and Senior Citizens all demonstrate the concept of accepting others equally. I found it especially intriguing that Lee placed herself in each of the five photos. This action allows the readers to see her featured in her own work. In an effort to analyze these photographs, it is appropriate to conclude everyone has something different about them but those differences are what bring us all close together.
My overall impressions of Lee’s work absolutely amaze me. The little details, such as the British flag, office cubicle, doorstep, street and beach, all symbolize more differences within this selection of pictures. As mentioned, “Ethnicity, like race, is a social construct rather than a biological attribute, and both terms are the product of historical processes.” This is entirely evident throughout these photographs Lee distributes. While we are all born with a genetic background (Asian, Hispanic, African American, Caucasian), society plays a huge role in determining our race and ethnicity. These pictures emphasize that race depends on society’s influence as well as our culture.
With racial issues occurring still today, we as a society should come to the conclusion that we are all equal and deserve to be considered meaningful. If every one of these pictures contained all Asians, or all Hispanics, etc, society would remain boring and plain. Lee’s photographs hold a hopeful message that one day the world will treat one another with the same respect we all should receive.
For my link, I chose a picture of a group of individuals who all bond, yet all hold a different ethnicity. While we all may appear physically different, having a cultural lifestyle is one of the most important things we can experience throughout life.
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