Understanding the Similarities

Understanding the Similarities

In Miriam Ticktin’s, What’s Wrong with Innocence, I was able to understand some of the deeper roots of sympathy and reasons for political and personal…

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Social Constructions Surrounding Innocence and Helplessness

Social Constructions Surrounding Innocence and Helplessness

Ticktin’s article really opened my eyes to the social constructions of innocence and its consequences. One of the statements which really resonated with me was:…

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Hierarchical Innocence

Hierarchical Innocence

Miriam Ticktin’s article “What’s Wrong with Innocence” brought up the concept of hierarchical divisions shaping the response to the migrant “crisis”. She accurately demonstrated how…

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The Troubling History of "Innocence"

The Troubling History of “Innocence”

Miriam Ticktin once again brings forth the detriment that categorization causes for the group that does not fit the mold of “deservingness”. The image of…

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Power Shift of Innocence

Power Shift of Innocence

Innocence, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is freedom from legal guilt of a particular crime or offense. Based on Ticktin’s article, my questions are, have we…

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Turning the Focus

Turning the Focus

Within the article “What’s Wrong With Innocence,” the author, Ticktin, argues that media depicting innocence, such as Aylan Kurdi, actually hurts the intended by making…

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Drawing Further Parallels

Drawing Further Parallels

Maybe it was because I worked on the discussion presentation for this past week, but I couldn’t help but notice all the connections and ties…

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CRITIQUE: "Those Who Feel the Fire Burning"

CRITIQUE: “Those Who Feel the Fire Burning”

    A storm suddenly  passes as a group of migrants attempts to enter Europe by boat. One man goes overboard, separating from his family…

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