Wahaha I'm really becoming a frequent blogger eh... Must say it's quite nice to come here and write short random posts, about random stuffs.

Was trying to think about something to share about my day today, but...nothing much happened. Haha. But I do have some thoughts about this clip that TFF showed us today during Social Psych lect, about prejudice and stereotypes. This clip showed a group of African children, boys and girls, being asked to choose the doll that they prefer. They were shown two dolls: One with white skin, and one with dark skin. Some of them chose the one with the dark skin, but most said that they preferred the "white" one. A number of them picked up the white doll without even much thought, which shows how natural the choice comes to them. When they were asked why, their answer was: "because it is white". Sighh. There was one African girl that really showed how prejudice is deeply etched in their society. She preferred the "white" doll, and when she was asked: "Which is the good doll?", she pointed to the "white" one. The person asked again, "Which is the bad doll?" She pointed to the "black" doll. The final question: "Can you pass me the doll that you think you are?", she picked up the "black" doll and passed it to the person asking the question. Indeed, she had the same dark coloured skin as the doll. Awwwww. It's really quite sad and shocking to see that; she's just a small little kid!! Double sighhh.

So, there is such a thing as stereotyping your own culture.

Decided not to go for the Psych Career Talks tomorrow morning, think I should really spend the time wisely at home to do my dev psych essay. I hope I've made the right choice, or at least the best choice considering my time constraints now. Press on Si Hui!!!! Do your best!!!!!

you live only once, live life to the fullest :)