...Wage Gaps Wage gaps have been at the all-time high. Especially the gap between black and white people has been at the worst for more than the last 40 plus years. This is a problem that can be seen in the work force. When it comes to the wage gap, some people believe education, experience or even where someone may live usually is the problem with the situation. When confronting the wage gap in American throughout race, is linked to plain old-fashion discrimination. African American men earned 22% less than a Caucasian when in fact they were doing the same work. (Alexis, 1998) In the late 70’s early 80’s the rate was at 17% or even less. (Maume, 2004) On the other hand African American women earned 11.7% less than white women in the year of...
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...To kill a Mockingbird Journal entry #1 “Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it. In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop…” Pg: 5 This quotation on chapter one is Scout’s introductory description of Maycomb. Scout emphasizes the slow pace, Alabama heat, and old fashioned values of the town. She writes of time when she “first knew” Maycomb, indicating that she embarks upon this recollection of her childhood much later in life, as an adult. It makes reference to the widespread poverty of the town, implying that Maycomb is in the midst of the great depression. As stated in the quote “There was no hurry, for there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with.” As been specified above Maycomb county was a ghost town. In the text on page six it clarifies how mysterious it was, “Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself.” To kill a Mockingbird Journal entry #2 “I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” Pg: 20 On chapter two scout talks about how she takes reading for granted. Losing it would be devastating to her. Scout compares it to not breathing anymore, reading, for little kids, is not a priority in Maycomb. Scout, however, has Atticus her father teach the incredible joy of reading to his children. This applies to the second sentence about breathing. Although she does not think to herself ‘I love breathing’ for there she does not realize...
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... . Summer Reading Double Entry Journal- The Secret Life Of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Boxes will expand as you type. Textual Evidence Analysis 1. He cocked his ear toward the wall with pretend seriousness. “ I don’t hear any buzzing,” he said, and twirled his figure beside his temple. “I guess they must have flown out of that cuckoo clock you call a brain. You wake me up again, Lily, and I’ll get out the Martha Whites, you hear me?” Page 5 This shows that T-Ray is tough on Lily and that he doesn’t have time for her games. This could be a reason why Lily wants to find her mother. 2. “The truth is your mother ran off and left you.” Page 39...
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...is, “A preternatural being, commonly believed to be a reanimated corpse, that is said to suck the blood of sleeping persons at night.” Dracula fits into that definition of a vampire almost perfectly because vampires are essentially dead people that came bad to live to drink other people’s blood and that is exactly what Dracula does in the story. Dracula makes people think that vampires have to be all the exact same way. It kind of set the way for modern day television and movies. Although Stoker didn’t create the concept of vampires, he expressed how they looked and acted more than how they were described before. In Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the main character is not a stereotype but over time television and media has made it a stereotype in works such as The Vampire Diaries. The first thing people think about when they hear vampire is that they drink lots of human blood. Blood is what vampires need to get their energy to do everyday tasks and activities. In the eighteenth chapter of Dracula, Renfield explains to Mina that “The doctor here will bear me...
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...Journal Entry #1 Interpersonal communication involves eye contact. For me there is nothing worse then looking down or away when you’re having a discussion with someone and especially if you’re having a serious conversation. When I was younger I had a problem with looking people in their eyes when I was being talked to but realized how bad it was when it was being done to me in a more serious matter. Another thing that could effect a conversation is a clear speaking voice. This is not only to not interpret the message clearly but to make sure things don’t have to be repeated over and over again due to the person not hearing you and running the chance of not understanding you as well. 3-5 goals I have set for myself this semester are: 1. Complete all my classes-what I mean by this is that I’m scheduled to graduate in June 2010 but up until last year I have never dropped a course which I signed up for but I have dropped one last semester and two this semester, but have picked up several to replace them. 2. Become a better parent of my six year old daughter. Everyone tells me I’m a really good parent but for me I always thing I could be doing better. I have found a free parenting class to attend and out of the tow classes I have attended I’ve learned a lot so far. 3. Don’t procrastinate. I’ve haven’t been a procrastinator but recently the last 6 months its started to grow on me. I’m unemployed at the moment and definitely should have enough time throughout the day...
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...a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the reader of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. A short story and poem, no matter how structurally different are two literary pieces where a rich story is embedded. Readers are drawn towards these scripts by means of rhythm (poem), characterization, or a fictional setting in their respective narratives. However, the mere script would not make it entertaining enough. It would depend on the imagination of the readers as they are reading the literary script. Every reader has their own way of visualizing the descriptions and symbolism used by the author. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short story “A Worn Path.” – There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how the journey ends. “Do not follow where the path may lead... Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."-Robert Frost Everyone is a traveler, choosing the roads to follow on the map of their continuous journey, life. There is never a straight path that leaves one with but a sole direction in which to head. Regardless of the original message that Robert Frost had intended to convey...
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...is no scientific evidence that race is a meaningful way to identify social or biological differences.” (Lemert, 2006) Today, racism is an issue still present in the United States as it is in many parts of the world. But one of the major issues with racism in the United States today is that the prominent focus tends to be on white and black relations, thus leaving many of the racial and ethnic groups that have been affected out of the limelight. The evidence of racism in the United States is dominated by the attempts of members of the white race to control other races, and it is overwhelming and it is an unfortunate part of American history that still resonates today. Jim Crow laws, policies such as “Manifest Destiny”, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882…these are just a few of the many attempts to limit the rights of non-whites in the United States. Here, an argument will be presented in support of the idea that the racism debate is dominated by white and black relations, followed by the presentation of a counter-argument, and concluded with a response to the counter-argument. To begin with let’s explore some reasons why white and black relations are the primary focus of race relations in the United States. When many people think of racism in the United States, one of the first things that might come to mind is the forced enslavement of Africans and their subsequent poor treatment even after the 13th amendment completely abolished slavery. Just do a quick Google...
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.... South Africa South Africa, a country on the southern tip of Africa, has an area of 471,442sq mi and a population of 44,188,000. It is predominately a black ethnicity with 76% of the population. Although South Africa is Africa's most developed country, most of the black people - rural and urban - are poor, with low standards of living. South Africa has vital natural resources such as diamonds and gold and is rich in other resources such as coal, chromite, copper, iron ore, manga- nese, platinum, phosphate rock, silver, uranium and vanadium (South Africa, 2008). It is obvious that South Africa can sustain their economy through these resources. Through the centuries South Africa has faced difficult time since the Dutch came in 1600’s, in 1700 they started importing slaves establishing the dominance of white over non- whites in the region. The non-whites faced discrimination for years under apartheid and political corruption ran by the whites. Today things look better for the people of South Africa, but they still have many obstacles to overcome. Although South Africa has overcome many travesties throughout the years, their reasonably new democracy faces more with complex political parties, recent struggles with homelessness, and what is being done about this situation. Firstly, apartheid is an “Afrikaans word literally meaning apartness,” refers to the policy of racial segregation and its concomitant economic and political discrimination that was adopted by the South...
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...istdstudent assessment International Society of Typographic Designers 2013 istdstudent assessment International Society of Typographic Designers IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2013 Dear Tutors and Students Most of us can identify films that we have watched several times and, each time, found something that we had missed previously. The British Library is a bit like that – one of those places that you can return to and always find something new that fascinates and informs you. It is six years since we first worked with the Library on a project, then based upon a proposed Science Fiction exhibition. We are delighted to renew our partnership this year with a project that explores their huge online presence and for the first time we use archive sound as the source for the project. Our practice is based upon the printed word but now embraces the gamut of media and technologies that we use to communicate. Accordingly, we have progressively written our student project briefs for interpretation through a range of media. This project is possibly one of our most open in that, beyond identifying the particular British Library archive, the choice of topic, content, treatment and outcomes is all yours. By not defining specific media and outcomes for our projects we offer them as holistic communication challenges – deliberately breaking the perceived tradition of the typo/graphic designer just providing essentially visual skills. First and foremost we are communicators using design skills...
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...according to Black’s Law Dictionary, is “a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law” (Black, 2009). Lawyers are a part of the system of rules of conduct established, by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political and social authority, and deliver justice (Wikipedia). Also, lawyers conduct criminal and civil lawsuits with a broad range of other topics They prepare legal documents in order, to prepare any upcoming assignment to advise clients on legal rights, and practice other phases of law. “Lawyers, also called attorneys, act as both advocates and advisors” (Statistics, 2012). They represent clients on all levels from courts or before government agencies. The main task of a lawyer is to gather evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation. According to the Occupational Handbook, “as advocates, they present one the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing to support their client. While, as Advisors, lawyers counsel their clients about their legal rights and obligations and suggest courses of action in business and personal matters” (Statistics, 2012). Thus, all attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply what they have learned and understood to the matters or...
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...the Civil War, both the northern and the confederate states exhibited variegated forms of what it means to be civilized. At the bottom of it, the Civil War exhibited the most bloodshed on American soil at a singular point in time. For this reason it must be stated that both The Union and The Confederates both acted out bloodthirsty and carnal impulses. The difference that was displayed was that the liberalism and regard for expanded civil rights that was the basis for The Union’s war stance was countered by a stalwart reactionary ideological platform that The Confederacy clung to. Essentially, civility was at an all-time low during the bloodshed of the Civil war. Over 500,000 lives were claimed, however the etiquette and ideological platforms of both sides proved to be The old world charm of the South was encapsulated by John Mosby and his revenge against a Union trooper killing a young child in front of the child’s mother. Mosby exclaimed that revenge was not a primary, or even a secondary motivation. He honestly believed that he had to kill in order to stop the killing (Civil War Times, 31). This etiquette and honor displayed during the bloodshed was in contradistinction to the crass and needless killing committed by the Union soldier. This shows how oftentimes ideologies can mask the deeper, truer feelings and sentiments of people. The Union exhibited regard...
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...about Erin Gruwell, who is a young teacher who just started her job as a freshman and sophomore English teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School. She is soon challenged by a group of Black, Latino and Asian gang members who had excessive hate for the new teacher, Erin Gruwell. The most significant themes in The Freedom Writers is tolerance, journal writing/empowerment, determination and last but not least is freedom. Erin Gruwell, the teacher starts on her first day at Woodrow Wilson High School. She is unprepared for the nature of her classroom because the students live by their generations history of strict rules and rivalries amongst other “groups.” Most of the students in her classroom are in gangs and almost everybody knows somebody that has been killed by gang violence. Once she steps in the class, Gruwell quickly learned that her students had more to worry about than homework; her students went home to gunfire, gangs, drugs, and a host of other difficult situations. Gruwell did not know what she was getting into. The students was convinced that they didn’t have nothing in common, or that they could learn from a white teacher because she never experience what they previously and currently was going through at the time such as violence and discrimination which was part of their everyday lives. Later Erin tries her best to connect with her students by talking their language and by referring to cultural artifacts they are familiar with but as she does it, they still manage...
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...Running head: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Final Paper Ashford University Introduction to Literature ENG 125 Submitted: Final Paper Whether reading a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the reader of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short stories “A Worn Path” or “Used To Live Here Once” – There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how the journey ends. The solitary journey that each of these literary pieces share is presented differently in each inditing. Robert Frost designed “The Road Not Taken” with specific designs in the narrative that revealed for me as the reader that there was a forthcoming journey. Frost also utilized the word “I” many times, which sanctioned me to imagine him alone. Comparative to this example let us compare “A Worn Path” where Welty utilized the word “she” throughout the writing piece. The linguistic choice inspired my imagination to visualize a woman walking alone. This visualization was reinforced in other places of the writing when the character spoke to animals to get out of her way:...
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...2015 Patricia Ann Vail Biography of a Mathematician Born on April 15, 1452 near the Tuscan town of Anchiano came the illegitimate son named Leonardo Da Vinci. Ser Piero, Leonardo’s father, was a notary and Caterina, Leonardo’s mother, was a peasant girl and they never married. When he was five years old, young Leonardo was sent to live at his father’s family estate in the town of Vinci, from which he derives his last name. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, inventor, draftsman and mathematician. He truly epitomized the term, Renaissance Man. (Heydenreich, 2015). Leonardo did not see a divide between art and science and felt they were two disciplines that were intertwined with equal importance. The sketch of “Vitruvian Man” is a perfect example of that belief. (Editors, 2015). The term Renaissance is a French word that means “rebirth”. It was the transitional period in Europe between the “14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in the ancient art and literature especially in Italy.” (Simple Definition of Renaissance, 2015). The Renaissance came about after one of the many rounds of Black Plague. It is the belief that the huge death toll in Europe brought about the middle class. In order to understand the effect this had on Leonardo Da Vinci is the need to understand what life was like in his time period. Prior to the Renaissance, people lived as peasants on the lands of Kings and other nobility. They worked the lands...
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...dating back to the 1600’s in Jamestown, Virginia. In the 1850’s, slavery was widespread across the Southern states viewing blacks as inferior, which made the action morally acceptable in their eyes. Within the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was established, allowing slave catchers to travel into free states to capture runaway slaves and stating that private citizens must assist in capturing the slaves or else they’d be fined or jailed. Harriet Beecher Stowe, American author and abolitionist, found the idea of taking part in such a wrongful system as the one that was put into effect by the compromise, to be completely immoral and wanted nothing to...
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