Black And White Stereotypes

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This photograph is shown in black and white representing objects that can influence many social groups. These individual items can be introduced in multiple settings as tools to integrate a social arrangement that includes various personalities. Each item is independent in its application and yet it can deliver a message from the electronic items. The items listed on the photo include a computer, cell phone, camera with a lens, and a cup of coffee. All of these items can be used in a form of communication. The difference between the black and white and the color photo is the color gives an illustration of people showing their emotions on a photo, while expressing themselves with others. The black and white photo present objects that

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