Social institutions (e.g. family, religion, education, economic, and political standings) are a set of standards or patterns used to govern within a society. In many cases, this used to rule over others like when it comes to wealth and hierarchy. These social institutions are critical because they provide some type of structure for society. Nevertheless, not all systems of structure are proper. Many of these behaviors that are used to control others, or hold a type of power over others so they can be exploited.
Unbreakable: One Girl Changing the World: The Story of Malala
This is a story of a brave girl who is eager to learn; who simply wanted to better herself through education. Within her culture, girls are not allowed to…show more content… It is a discussion between four religious leaders over whether religious tolerance has changed in America since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It also covers the controversy over the construction of a mosque (community center) at ground zero. Reverend Janet Vincent of Episcopal Church and Bishop Harry Jackson, of Hope Christian Church, argue that religious tolerance has changed and is going to increase because of the anxiety and grief that was never met after the attacks. Reverend Vincent’s point of view is that the absence of leadership from our government, including the actual members of our government such as President Obama (who is Muslim). Author Reza Aslan goes over the increase of intolerance, specifically Islamophobia, and how Americans are inclined by the depiction of groups such as “Stop Islamization of America,” mainstream media. All of the guests seem to come to an agreement that religious intolerance is unquestionably on the rise in America, except for Editor Nick Gillespie of reasons.com. Nick Gillespie view of the issue is that Americans are not any more intolerant of Muslims now than they were before the attacks, and sees no problem with the location of the ground zero mosque. Nick Gillespie feels that most Americans have confronted their grief, anger, and fear; and that the mosque (which holds members on its board of different religions) would be a benefit. Bishop Jackson, on the other hand, argues that due to the issues at hand, and out of respect for our nation, that maybe the Islamic community could demonstrate some tolerance themselves, take the high road, and choose to build the mosque at another location to help cease the ongoing
