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i think its interesting how you compare labelin to framing, while they are similar they are also very different.

based on what i know, labeling is a lot like categorisation, the act in itself isnt bad, because it's done for convinience but its what it implies that causes the problems. we spoke alot about categorisation in my previous class with anne and the topic seems relevant here as well. i dont think its wrong to make categories/to label, our brain does this instantly and its more or less the terms on whichwe view our world. what we do need to change however is the stereotypes each label/category carries with it. for example, we can think 'gay' and 'straight' but we dont need to attach 'normal' and 'abnormal' or 'good' and 'bad' with either of them.

frames, according to me, do just that -- they dont come attached with any stereotype or implication. they just show you something. whats more, frames can be adjusted - expanded and constricted and stretched out to include more. like the frame in a graphic novel doesnt have to be the frame around each picture, but can instead be the frame around the entire page.

thoughts?