GRAFITTI

GRAFITTY: A LIFE STYLE

The graffiti areinscriptions, paintings or anonymous critic, humorous or rude content, recorded or written on walls or walls of public places drawings. Some say they are the pictures of thecity. In Latin America it has been used extensively as a means of expression, a form of manifestation, an urban art. In countries like Argentina, Brazil, Honduras and Colombia theyare very frequent

But I think that Argentina has had a positiveimpact on society because for example while in other countries the graffiti painted on thedark or fear of being arrested in Buenos Aires artists can get on the sidewalk and work all the day. What has turned the streets in an art gallery outdoor so very beautiful and large, in addition to that in Argentine is the world`s biggest graffiti. The Argentine streetart has been out of politics to become a cultural trend. Although sometimes the walls still serve to denounce. Reaching the point whereartists from around the world as Canada, France and Italy are going to Argentina to work on the streets.

RACISM

RACISM IN COLOMBIA

In Colombia discrimination still persists against Afro-Colombians whoface marginalization,poverty and lack of opportunities for work and education. But .. why in the XXI century this still happening ?

Racism in Colombia is linked to racist practices that have historically occurred in the country and where the absence of ethnic - racial component in censuses and official statistics is still seen , which has generated the afros peopleappear notdefined by their cultural identity inthedesign and implementation of public policies in Colombia.

Racism affects not only our country , other countries touched by this issue especially in Latin America since practically live locked inold beliefs and perceptions , this can be demonstrated in the film Maria Redondo “Pelo Malo” where a Venezuelan child is exercising thefreedevelopment of his personality which in Latin countries is difficult to accept , imposing on people any way of being and acting

I think the director of this film would say that we are living a war of identities where racism occurs is the lack of culture of today's society , yes, we know that it is necessary that the government implement more rights force or rules for Afro-Colombians population but is no longer an issue only laws because we know already and people continue to trample and ignoring these , it is clear that everyone ultimately makes , judges, and makes its decisions as they see fit . So I think it's a cultural issue, it is necessary that people are more tolerant and capable of understanding that can be physically different or have different points of views but in the end we are all human beingswith rights to decide our future and seek our identity.

as good citizens , we cherish and preserve our identity

Colombian Culture Video

MEETING BARRANQUILLA

Cultural Appropriation

Bangkok's 'Mexican' Gangsters

The video about Bangkok`s mexican Gangsters and the description about cultural appropriation on the textbook have many similarities because  it clear that cultural appropriation es purely commercial because this is represented by the way they dress, groomingm how to speak and express. the people adopt different styles simply because they see it "cool" in contrast, sometimes can be harmful because it encourages them to imitate a culture that rarely know their origins.

This cultural appropriation brings as seen in the video a double life where in the morning are ordinary people and evenings are a members of a this subculture.

To my mind doesnt have to be seen as hamful and thats why there is freedom of expression of course without offending any culture or made to feel that culture as different or misterous to society.

Welcome to my website!

Hi everyone!!..

My name is Daniela Acuña i am 21 years old, i am currently studying busines administration at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla.

One of my objects and dreams for the future is to travel to every continent to learn about different cultures, especially Grece, China, India and France for its history and art.

I love the animals, and i love Hannah!, my wonderful pet, it is a very naughty and sweet Shih Tzu.