...from places they could no longer stay. Not only does the statue comfort people by being there, it also calls out to those who are immigrating, saying, “Give me your tired, your poor,/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free/(...)Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me” (10-14). The statue is essentially taking away all the stresses and misfortunes that those traveling to America have endured, making it seem like they have a chance to make it in the New World and give them an opportunity to forget what they have gone through and begin again. Lazarus’ poem makes the Statue into a symbol for comfortability and sanctuary, thus making America a home for those who have lost theirs. Currently, however, under the dictatorial regime of Donald Trump, the United States has been transformed from a country of love and freedom to one of persecution and hate. Borders have been closed, groups of people have been banned from entering the country, and people who have found America to be a home for them in times of need are unable to feel safe anymore. It is entirely unfair to ban entire groups of people from entering a country, especially when that country was founded upon the notion of religious and political freedom. The idea of total freedom of beliefs and identity is one that dates back to the founding of this country. The First Amendment of the Constitution explicitly protects the expression of people’s beliefs. It states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment...
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...Showing disinterestedness about other religions and attacking them with ignorance can create fear among other people and increase stereotypes. Orientalists like Daniel Pipes commented on Islamic religion by calling them the most dangerous business, which is disrupting the west and spreading fanaticism everywhere else. Daniel Pipes has a wide readership of audience who think of Islamic religion as a nuisance instead of admirable culture. Pipes have also shown us that he failed to understand Islam in various contexts, such as Imperialism, Internal diversity. Distancing from the advantage of the great work on Islam in different societies and work on humanistic research. [Said, E. W. (1985). Orientalism Reconsidered. Cultural Critique, (1),...
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...article did a suitable job at relating the two accounts of political sociology and making it relevant to this day in age. Gökariksel, B., Smith, S., (2017) “Intersectional Feminism Beyond U.S. Flag Hijab and Pussy Hats in Trump’s America”, Gender, Place and Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography, 24(5): 628-624 Gökariksel and Smith take an in depth approach at identifying the importance of intersectionality in regards to feminism in the age of Donald Trump. This article discusses the issues with the political agenda of Trump’s white, male dominated administration to hostilely drive out any individual or group of individuals that does not fit the “American” archetype of white males. The article discusses the numerous political decisions that have negatively impacted women of all races and backgrounds. The more recent Women’s’ March on Washington was mentioned and it was made reference to the fact that it was inclusive toward all races and religions. This article made great strides to illustrate that our collective differences cannot be erased; rather they should be used to come together and eliminate exclusion and animosity. Furthermore this article portrayed relevance to today’s problems facing women of all races and religions in Trump’s America. Lovell, K. (2016) “Girls are Equal Too: Education, Body Politics and the Making of Teenage Feminism”, Gender Issues, 33(2): 71-95 This article dives into the realm of feminism, specifically in the 60’s and 70’s, the...
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...a criminal organization that operates in at least forty-two states and has about 6,000-10,000 members nationwide (The MS-13 Threat: A National Assessment ). This infamous gang – primarily made up of Salvadorans, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and other Central/South American immigrants – has ignited terror and havoc in communities throughout the United States by committing heinous crimes, such as drug distribution, murder, rape, home invasions, immigration offenses and many more. The notoriety of MS-13 and the level of violence that has ensured has captured the nation’s attention, as well as the president himself to which he has branded these gang members as “animals.” CNN and The New York Times have commented on the situation: CNN explaining Trump’s attempts to rid the nation of MS-13 members, while The New York Times described how Trump has exaggerated false claims regarding MS-13 deportation numbers. This current spectacle relates to Leo Chavez’s Latino Threat Narrative in the sense that the gang and criminal activity demonstrated by MS-13 is being associated with any person who crosses the border, and the immigration and deportation measures being taken is negatively affecting those entering the United States with good intentions....
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...This is a huge deterrent and they have to work hard to overcome it. That is why it should be taken into consideration. They are not just adjusting to a new job, but also a new life. The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has made negative comments about immigration. The president was quoted saying, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapist. And some, I assume, are good people” (The Most Controversial Quotes from Trump's Campaign). Donald Trump, president of the United States, thinks that immigrants will bring drugs, crime, and rape. For the president to be making these accusations is dishonorable. He is missing all the benefits of immigration. He does not want immigration to occur. He is assuming all these terrible generalizations and adding to the stereotypes people already have about immigrants. Donald Trump is also caught frequently saying, “We must have strong borders and not let illegal immigrants enter the United States” (Gabe Ortiz). Donald Trump supports the immigrants but not when they are entering illegally. His opinion is they can come in, but the U.S needs to tighten the borders so none of the illegal aliens are able to enter. This is a beneficial idea but making the immigrant’s country pay for this is absurd. If Donald...
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...18th, 2018, created by Matt Groening, asserts that its portrayal of Indian characters as caricatures and stereotypes is not harmful. The specific character that will be discussed is Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, a stereotypically Indian character whose seemingly racist creation has been publicly called out. Hari Kondabolu, an Indian-American comedian and actor who has turned his focus to social justice within media representation, created a counter commentary to the show entitled “The Problem with Apu” which was released in November of 2017. The episode “No Good Read Goes Unpunished” was created in response to Kondabolu’s movie. Producers of “The Simpsons” have tried to convince viewers that “political incorrect” commentary is not harmful rhetoric, rather it is just a humorous observation of the clichés of reality. This point is also argued by Dana Gould, a writer and producer for “The Simpsons”, defending the shows representation of Apu by saying “Many white people in...
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...reasons why Congress seems sluggish and take very little action. According to Hamilton, this is not the case: “... one of Congress’s roles is to act on behalf of the American people as the guardian of our guardians: slowing things down when needed, requiring that fewer decisions be made in secret, guarding against unchecked powers” (Hamilton, 23). Perhaps the framers of the Constitution made Congress, and the government in extension, slightly less efficient to provoke thought, all in order allow rationalization, and to allow heated tempers to simmer down before an emotionally charged law becomes set in stone. It’s a thorough process that diminishes the likelihood of a short-lived law being passed. A prime example of this can be seen in Donald Trump’s attempt to keep one of his most important campaign promises: Executive Order 13780, titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”. Though the court allowed a limited version of the travel ban to come into effect, it was edited to allow foreigners with a direct relationship with a person in the US to enter the country, a compromise made between the conservative and liberal justices (Board). There is also a reason why it is temporary; if...
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...have generated America’s current relationship with its neighboring country. In 2015, Donald Trump announced his presidential candidacy and his aims to make “America great again,” which was his slogan for his campaign. During his speech, he presented issues, such as America’s economic challenges and security threats, and highlighted Mexico as the source of the problem. He blamed Mexicans for “drug trafficking and violence imported across the southern US border.” These accusations were clearly unprofessional and Trump used stereotypes to address an issue instead of knowledge. Even though this was seen as absurd by many American citizens, Trump still had supporters. In 2016, Trump received the largest amount of votes than any other Republican candidate and was elected President. Trump’s current stance with Mexico, involves building a wall and using the military to secure the U.S. Mexican border. After Trump signed the executive order that authorized construction of the wall, protesters made a “human wall” to show unity. The situation that Trump has generated is the result of not having a proper education. Misleading information, deletion of facts, and the portrayal of Mexicans in history textbooks has caused Americans to despise Mexico based on historical accounts. In Merk’s perception of the war, he constantly refers to Mexicans as stubborn and hostile. This causes readers to create a stereotype that overpowers their decisions regarding Mexico and its people. Considering the history...
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...Dove Campaign for Real Beauty Case Study By: Melinda Brodbeck and Erin Evans Presented March 5, 2007 SITUATION: The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty (CFRB) began in England in 2004 when Dove’s sales declined as a result of being lost in a crowded market. Unilever, Dove’s parent company, went to Edelman, its PR agency, for a solution. Together, they conceived a campaign that focused not on the product, but on a way to make women feel beautiful regardless of their age and size. The following summer, CFRB was brought to the United States and Canada. CRFB aimed not only to increase sales of Dove beauty products, but also targeted women of all ages and shapes. According to the CFRB website, “The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty is a global effort that is intended to serve as a starting point for societal change and act as a catalyst for widening the definition and discussion of beauty. The campaign supports the Dove mission: to make women feel more beautiful every day by challenging today’s stereotypical view of beauty and inspiring women to take great care of themselves.” In addition to changing women’s view of their bodies, Dove also aimed to change the beauty market. In an industry where the standard of beauty is often a size two blonde supermodel, Dove distinguished itself by using models that ranged from size six to fourteen. CRFB abandoned the conventional cynical method of portraying “perfect” women as beauty role models. RESEARCH: Dove commissioned The Real Truth...
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...6 Build Your Vocabulary ■ ■ ■ ■ The SAT High-Frequency Word List The SAT Hot Prospects Word List The 3,500 Basic Word List Basic Word Parts be facing on the test. First, look over the words on our SAT High-Frequency Word List, which you’ll find on the following pages. Each of these words has appeared (as answer choices or as question words) from eight to forty times on SATs published in the past two decades. Next, look over the words on our Hot Prospects List, which appears immediately after the High-Frequency List. Though these words don’t appear as often as the high-frequency words do, when they do appear, the odds are that they’re key words in questions. As such, they deserve your special attention. Now you’re ready to master the words on the High-Frequency and Hot Prospects Word Lists. First, check off those words you think you know. Then, look up all the words and their definitions in our 3,500 Basic Word List. Pay particular attention to the words you thought you knew. See whether any of them are defined in an unexpected way. If they are, make a special note of them. As you know from the preceding chapters, SAT often stumps students with questions based on unfamiliar meanings of familiar-looking words. Use the flash cards in the back of this book and create others for the words you want to master. Work up memory tricks to help yourself remember them. Try using them on your parents and friends. Not only will going over these high-frequency words reassure you that you...
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