Once I saw today’s prompt, my thoughts automatically went to societal distinction usually drawn by the word ‘class,’ but I chose to do a reverse of thoughts.
Talking about privilege is a topic that I’ve never been particularly fond of because, instead of building bridges, it actually plants more wedges of division in the hearts and minds of those who are at the other end of the spectrum of the division of classes, so, let’s leave it alone for today.
…But, I can’t resist the question on my mind which is to wonder why mankind chooses to create this artificial forms of segregation that in all societies, you find an existence of class division even if the lines are faintly drawn?
In some societies, the class distinction is so obvious and becomes entrenched as the tradition that it perpetuates itself as a caste system whereby progenies of a line that falls within this caste system are almost condemned to the bottom of the echelon to almost dehumanising levels.
It’s a situation that showcases ‘man’s inhumanity to fellow man,’ because it’s artificially and deliberately orchestrated to demean the worth of certain class of men while uplifting the worth of another class.
I’ll just leave that thought at that. If I continue on this tangent, I’ll probably end up writing an epistle on class distinctions as we speak.
On the other hand, it’s been on my mind to attend professional photography weekend classes, but everything in this city costs a handsome packet.
I’ve been doing a bit of DIY but I would really like to take it a step forward and develop my skill which I believe will be worth the while and pay itself over time. Still searching for an effective but cheap class, who knows, I might dig up something affordable.
The beautiful thing about taking pictures is that photography doesn’t discriminate against humans. It sees no class, race or creed. It simply captures what you show it, freezes it in time for decades to come.
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Fabulous post. Worthy of a distinction and a picture is so subjective -it is whatever the observer wants it to be 🙂
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Totally true. I love the power of pictures 🙂
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Great Post
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi Jacqueline,
“.. .But, I can’t resist the question on my mind which is to wonder why mankind chooses to create this artificial forms of segregation that in all societies, you find an existence of class division even if the lines are faintly drawn? …”
Great piece and oh what does one say – why why why – why – I can’t say more… Control , fear, ego ….who know , but why is all i can say.
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wow! photography knows no class! word
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Blogger Recognition Award – https://fluffysteps.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/blogger-recognition-award/
I am nominating you for Blogger Recognition Award. I think you have a wonderful blog and very creative posts. 🙂
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What you need is K’lee and Dale’s Cosmic Photo Challenge to help free your mind…
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Thank you. I wish I could participate but my plate is so full right now with activities.
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