Lily Luber

Psychology student at Concordia University.
Twitter account for EDUC307 class!

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@ftheo_educ307 I like to think of it as a sort of second line of defense: where the people on the ground actively trying to change legislation will be able to enact concrete change, social media activism works in bringing attention to these people and to possibly provide them with support

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@anasilvia_rojas I think commentaries from people outside of Disney would be most helpful. I think the idea is great and should be pursued, but it should be done in an unbiased nature, which I don't think would be possible if it was Disney commenting on itself.

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@emiliemetrakos Absolutely, because at the end of the day they want to make a profit. So the choices they've made are ones that would ultimately make them the most money which has become more clear as Disney's main goal (over accurate representations of people).

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

other than actual help and advice, there is something very empowering about the international communication and mobilization of social movements that cannot be understated and that also cannot be discussed without also discussing social media. (2/2)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

#Lesson12 We can learn so much from happening across the world with the help of social media. What I remember from this summer are instances of protesters in Hong Kong and elsewhere giving Americans protesting advice about how to avoid/diffuse/deal with tear gas. So, (1/2)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@concordiamylina Brother's Grimm is GRIM!!! Pretty wild to think of where the stories originally came from for sure!

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@emma17346775 This part really didn't sit well with me. Not only is the company spreading racist misinformation about other cultures, but also putting it into the minds of children to need the movie-related toys etc. which only puts a financial burden on parents so their kids can ""fit in"".

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@SachseTardif @da_macmillan That's growing up for you, I guess! I mean how many other things can you think of that you thought were great as kids but then grew up to realize they aren't as perfect as you thought?

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@SamiraReza2 @alexandragirou6 I didn't notice it for a while myself! Then it was pointed out to me and I can't un-see it. It's a pretty upsetting realization.

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@ErinPal67931644 Well good for you for even trying! I will honestly say I don't think I've ever really even tried to read it. They really are made to make people feel overwhelmed enough to not read them (and in my case, it worked!)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@padar_educ307 I was so upset by this because she's perfect for it! It's so sad to think that people got so upset about it when they are really just denying the ability of little black girls to see themselves in a Disney princess (who isn't a frog for most of the film :/ )

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@SarahColatrugl1 I think my biggest Disney memory is when my grannie took me (and not my brother! hah!) to Disney world. Although honestly, it's the memories of her and I that are the most important parts, we could have been anywhere! But I do remember it being lots of fun

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@DEduc307 @LexiaPiccolo Yes, exactly! It saddens me because I think kids (for the most part) are pretty receptive to difference, unless taught otherwise. If they keep getting subtly influenced like this, then I think it only hinders their ability to relate to others later on

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@LexiaPiccolo That's so wild! Good for you! Unfortunate that you had to get this education through YouTube (where who knows what could have popped up!) but also that you have been aware of this for so long!

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

I'm starting to review the classes I have for the winter, and I have to say I am going to miss this elective! I really feel like I've learned a lot and I appreciate this type of participation credit (especially in the COVID world we're in)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

but there is real value in teaching kids at an early age how to think critically that will only improve how they view and act towards other people and themselves (2/2)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

#Lesson11 I think the biggest takeaway message is that parents should have open conversations with their children about the media they consume. Nobody ever said to stop watching Disney movies, (1/2)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@madisonslater02 Couldn't agree more. I personally really dislike the social media activism of posting a pretty quote against racism and then that's it. I'll only post something if there is a concrete way to help attached (emails, phone # to call, place to donate, etc.)

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

What are your thoughts on "click-activism" or social media activism? I think it serves an important role in spreading initial information or to spread information fast, but if you aren't applying what you learn to your community/country/etc... then it doesn't do much

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

@Liofagos99 You're right, but the general view that is pushed is that they /can/ look at your Facebook, and I don't know if there's anything stopping them. I also think that people use that possibility to really stress others out, when most things shouldn't be your job's business

[Lily Luber @lilyeduc307]

I think I've become so disillusioned with privacy that I don't really think about it anymore. I also think a lot of it is blown out of proportion. I may be naive, but I don't think all jobs will (or even have the right) to surveil your social media use.