It’s been said that “you can’t judge a book by its cover”, but everyday, even thoughtful people make assumptions about who others are based on outer appearances. Clearly, since preconceptions are often inaccurate and divisive, they can negatively interfere with our relationships with others. This project is meant to be a self-reflective investigation of these preconceptions.
Now that you have chosen a photograph, please answer the following questions in 200 to 300 words:
What was compelling about this photograph to you? Why do you think you selected it?
Who does the person in this photo remind you of? Why?
Where do you think the person is from? Why? What visual clues lead you to this conclusion?
What do you think this person’s experience was like growing up? What challenges and opportunities do you think they may have faced?
What do you think is important to this person?