Comparison of "Othering" Utilized by Margaret Atwood and Wing Young Huie
Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale . 1985. Huie, Wingyoung. Untitled https://www.wingyounghuie.com/p538617479 Untitled, part of Inside the Springs (2007) by Wingyoung Huie displays a cultural concept across the world. Upon first examination you see a group of older people doing a type of water aerobics. There is a wide range of both men and women actively participating in exercises utilizing noodles. In the picture all of the people are old and white, displaying a stereotype that only elderly people participate in water aerobics. Through connotative examination, the discovery is made that the image is meant to portray a message on stereotypes. It is stereotypical for the elderly to be limited to few activities, which are commonly categorized as low-intensity sports. These sports are then generalized as "elderly sports", stereotyping them even further. specifically water aerobics are seen as a typical elderly activity that is designed for the elderly and no on...