BIO

I am a first year student and I am currently a sophomore. I am majoring in nursing and minoring in psychology. I have always been interested in many subjects such as human anatomy and world history. I hope to be able to challenge myself during my time at FSU to create character growth. My favorite animal are cats, but not hairless ones.

A Cherished Symbol in Asia

Abstract

My poster’s main goal will be to raise awareness towards the Swastika and it’s ancient meaning in Asian countries. The Swastika was a symbol that was taken and appropriated by Nazis to support their beliefs of the aryan race. Most people see the symbol as antisemitism without realizing the use of the symbol in Buddhism or Hinduism. It is a symbol that has been displayed on temples and it has several positive meanings such as luck and prosperity. The symbol has been used on pottery, rugs, and even other accessories such as bracelets or bags. The Swastika goes by different names in different cultures; for example, in Japan the Swastika is known as manji and in China it was known as wan. It is not a symbol that was created by Hitler, but one that was appropriated and twisted to fit into another narrative

Keywords: Swastika, Semiotics, Awareness