... to why the men would yell and embarrass the lady that was so kind to me and my brother. What did Debbie and her “sister” do so wrong? Years later, I am convinced that Debbie and her “sister” were a lesbian couple, and the incident at the McDonald’s was a bunch of stupid, homophobic morons. These days crimes targeting gay and lesbian couples are heard on the news frequently, and it sickens me that such ignorance exists in America. I grew up attending a church that viewed homosexuality as a sin, but my personal feelings would always conflict. I believe the argument can be derived from the nature vs. nurture perspectives. Groups such as the Christian C ...
... as reflected in a “traditional” canon of literature, acceptance of multiculturalism as a valued feature of American society, and dismantling hierarchy as controlled by a white male power structure. (Hoover and Howard 963) In a nutshell, political correctness is an attempt at changing the way we look at things. The goal is to be respectful of all people and cultures. Unfortunately, in the process of fostering understanding, the culture and ideas that are presently embraced must be discredited and virtually destroyed. This “ traditionalist” power structure is constantly under fire in the debate over political correctness. Nontraditionalists have ...
... a fashionably wonderful clone. To live in our age and era, it is completely impossible to live and escape conformity. This silent epidemic affects society as a whole and almost every aspect of each individual. Conformity is the tendency of an individual to change their thinking and behavior to the social norms. The most apparent effect of conformity is shown in fashion and style. I ponder whether the majority of our population like the clothes they wear because they actually like them, not just because everybody else is wearing them. I find it hard to believe that 9 out of 10 people just have to own at least 12 articles of clothing sporting the Nike Swoosh, b ...
... them into wanting to drink. For example; if they came out with a new alcoholic beverages would you know that it was there if it wasn’t advertised on T.V? Think about where did you hear about your favorite restaurant ? Most likely you heard about it on your television show between your favorite shows!! Two federal reporters recommended that alcohol advertisements should be band or severely limited because of the effect that it has on people( alcohol). Another reason that T.V advertisement has effects on it’s viewers they make it look "cool" . Scientist at the University of Massachusetts medical schools say that teens survey that drinking is "cool"( paul 105).T ...
... today's youth are chaotic and without values, or that it is just a factor of immaturity, which is probably true, but there is more to the issue than purely immaturity. Many things come into play when analyzing the cause of difference in interaction and dialogue such as social standing, self-confidence, and levels of maturity. First, it is important to understand societal perspective; In effect, one must analyze where society has placed a group of people in order to understand why the group's actions vary from everyone else. While it is true that youth do not have as great of responsibilities, it is also true that they, by societal definition, do not have as mu ...
... a knife will make him safer. You are a student in his class. You two sit next to each other and sometimes talk during break. The boy feels he can trust you to keep a secret. He tells you of how he intends to take care of some boys intimidating him. Also being a 14 year old, how do you handle this situation? This is not an uncommon situation for children anymore. Crime frequents in and around schools and is threatening the well-being of the students, school staff and communities. Parents send their children off to school everyday all over America and they worry everyday if their children will return. As a parent you worry about your children becoming victi ...
... and uninhibited photocopied publications, are often intensely personal. That personal outlet is translated to larger political action when the fanzines are available to the public, bringing people together for conventions and other consciousness-raising activities. The ethos is about supporting each other and empowering each other. In actuality, Riot Grrrl is a frame of mind. It's a way for them to come together in a common cause: “Revolution Girl-Style Now!”. Since no specific person or people claim they created it, Riot Grrrl has meant many things to many people. Most girls do not attempt to define it anymore. “EVERY GRRRL IS A RIOT GRRRL. All you need is ...
... and women are joined in a special kind of social and legal dependence for the purpose of founding and maintaining a family.” This definition clearly states that marriage is intended for a man and woman, not a man and a man or a woman and a woman. However, this argument is not a very strong one. As a United States citizen, everyone is guaranteed certain rights in the Constitution, marriage being one of them. Marriage is “a fundamental constitutional right, or a broader right of privacy or of intimate association” (Price, 1). This means that those who wish to share their lives in an intimate and private way have the right to do so. In 1967 the Supreme Cour ...
... never try drugs. Teenagers will turn to drugs for answers to problems. To avoid having problems with your teen, spend time with them and talk to them. In dealing with a teen who has taken illegal drugs, you as a parent need to try to understand why you teen has committed the crime. Only when you understand the child, then you can give the appropriate punishment. Another important factor in discipline is to make sure that the teen understands why what they have done is wrong, and show them scripture to explain it. If a child does not know why what they have done is bad, they will likely do it again. A parent needs to make sure that their rules do not con ...
... to see the kick-off of the game but it doesn't look promising. I get frustrated easily and so I definitely don't have any patience. Today I am running behind, so mine is worn thin. But putting my needs aside, I tried to judge others and see what kind of patience they have in store for themselves. I happen to glance over at a cowboy and his father in the truck next to me. I glance over as they watch the lane to their left move. They seem to wish that it is the trailer they are pulling that is moving instead of the one with the jet-skis on it. Their trailer has a bulldozer on it, which makes me wonder if they are simply trying to move from yesterday's job, to ...
