Histories, Theories and Matters of Concern

    The Lecture   This weeks lecture focused mainly on black and Asian minority’s. It also covered some sexism, which I feel is a different topic. Didn’t cover religion (but that was last week’s topic) or culture.     Defining the Subject   “Ethnicity   Quick Reference   A term for the ethnic group to which people belong. Usually it refers to group identity based on culture, religion, traditions, and customs. In some contexts, it is a “politically correct” term equivalent to the word “race,” which may have pejorative associations.” (1)   The truth is that a lot of definitions and language involved with diversity changes regularly. So I wanted to begin this blog with a clear solid definition.     What forensics taught me   During an applied science BTEC I had a unit on witness statements and how the mind works. This is a small part of what I gained from the unit.   The human brain likes...

  Architecture of the Gods The lecture rundown The lecture covered a range of faiths, alongside their key building’s or building details. Symbolism within structures. The intermixing of faiths. Looking at both old and new buildings.                                                    Old religion.   If you want to feel small, consider that both the Pyramids and Stonehenge were built at about the same time. When you look at Stonehenge its massive. Large solid forms. I remember touching one of the columns on a Solstice morning. It feels like rock (surprise). Then you look up and you truly feel small, now imagen that you are next to a pyramid.   To sit and speculate how people moved the massive stones, used to make...