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Shah, Swara
Santosh Khadka
English 113B
March 13, 2016
Third space- What is a Third space? Third space is the social surrounding separate from
the two usual social environments of home (first space) and the workplace (Second place). A
space that is generally open and accessible to people. What it really means is that any place that
gives you the same sense as a home or work space does. YouTube and the Library are considered
third spaces because you can relax, express yourself and have a comfortable setting all at the
same time.
Recently, I read in an article called Muslim Women, YouTube, and Third space written
by Dr. Naik. That YouTube offers such a space as an informal meeting place to create
community and to express new identities. This doesnt necessarily have to apply to Muslim
women, but to people in general. Which means that you can express yourself through the use of
YouTube in whatever fields you are interested in and would like others to know about. It can
draw your attention to something different which can make you feel happy about yourself. As Dr.
Naik, said for example, people are contributing to videography to express their personal
creativity and observations also, their and their issues that they face in their daily lives.
Basically making videos and expressing their life makes them alleviate their stress. But I
disagree with Dr. Naik on how YouTube can show the difficulties that you face in life. I believe
its only for entertainment and to lighten up your mood after a busy day. Other things that he
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mentions in his article I agree with it because through the use of YouTube you can express your
personality and etc.
I interviewed my friend Kathy who agrees, that YouTube is a third space for her. Why?
Because during the interview she said that she spends most of her time on YouTube for two
reasons. First of all, it is easily accessible so that you can use it anywhere at anytime you desire
to. Secondly, she said it changes her mood when she is stressed out by purely listening to her
favorite songs. Mainly, it makes her feel relaxed and peaceful at the same time. Which is why
she said, during the interview that YouTube is a Third space for her. She also, said that she listens
to the music determined on her mood which is why it makes her feel energetic after a hectic day.
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as, taking a power nap and relaxing. Along with watching things on the net or socialize with your
friends.
As stated, in an article library is free, welcoming, and comfortable so basically, people sense the
same atmosphere as they would in their home or workplaces. The most important thing you can
do is meet your new or old friends at the same place.
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time but many individuals study quietly and seem more comfortable than other places.
As said
in an article, by Creakman, Rick that many teen and college students study in restaurants as he
mentioned Spread out their books and bring laptops I agree with Creekman because I
sometimes spend my time in restaurants and do my work and see people passing by. He also
said, Its comfortable enough that I have seen student study...
Like I said there are many other places than people believe as a third space. Its jut what you
prefer and think. Overall, I think that library and YouTube is a third space in their own way. As
we see that many people agree others disagrees its just what you think is more comfortable for
you.
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Work Cited
Sayed, Deonna Kelli. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/mmw/2013/02/muslim-women-youtubeand-third-space/ 13 February 2013. Print.
Annoyed Librarian. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/blogs/annoyedlibrarian/2014/02/17/the-libraryas-third-place/ 17 February 2014. Print.
Creakman, Rick. Teen Space Picks Library journal. Web.
http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.csun.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=7&sid=c37f42f2-075c499c-b51f8506ca4723f%40sessionmgr113&hid=118&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d
%3d#db=aph&AN=32079581. 6 April 2016. Print.
Studying Friends Socializing and together in library. Web. https://www.google.com/search?
q=www.bigstock.com.99680612&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0
ahUKEwiAhITsuPvLAhVR8GMKHU4JDWsQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=654. Print.
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