The Poverty And Social Justice Folklore In Appalachia, A Region In The Eastern United States Of America

The Poverty And Social Justice Folklore In Appalachia, A Region In The Eastern United States Of America

Appalachia is a region where poverty permeates every aspect of life, from the family to employment. Appalachia’s poverty is a constant theme in everyday life, from family life to finding a job.

In the past folklore was often used to …

How Mass Media Encourage Teenage Pregnancy

How Mass Media Encourage Teenage Pregnancy

MTV started airing shows about teen pregnancies in 2009. While this would embarrass most conservative parents, it’s just another publicity stunt that MTV uses to create a reality show. What parents warn about, now is portrayed positively. These shows encourage …

Individual Vs Community In The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-time Indian

Individual Vs Community In The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-time Indian

The society is brutal. It’s an unforgiving community, where people are constantly fighting to maintain their individuality while still being part of the collective. Sherman Alexie demonstrates this in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. She shows …

Parkland Students And The Never Again Msd Movement

Parkland Students And The Never Again Msd Movement

On 14th February 2018, an ex-student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland Florida, murdered 17 students at his former High School. The shooting was amongst the USA’s 10 deadliest shootings over the past 50 year. After previous shootings, …

The Problem Of African American Unemployment In Us

The Problem Of African American Unemployment In Us

Bing defines social problems as “an undesirable situation that people think should be rectified.” I consider the unemployment of black men to be an undesirable condition. According to News One article, a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that …

The Story Of The Ship Of Theseus: The Question Of Identity

The Story Of The Ship Of Theseus: The Question Of Identity

We’ve all wondered: Who am I? Identity is a question we all have asked. Many thinkers throughout history have tried to solve this puzzle. Thomas Hobbes (1588) was a British-born philosopher. In an attempt to answer the question, he uses …

The Main Message Of The Film Moonlight

The Main Message Of The Film Moonlight

Moonlight is not just addressing homosexuality in African American neighbourhoods, but is also addressing young men living outside that world. The film is showing us how manliness takes on many different forms. A second important part of the film is …

Names Can Define Our Identity

Names Can Define Our Identity

“Names can define our identity,” quipped Prof. Maria Ana Diaz.

We are identified by our names, including nicknames, middle names, first names, and surnames. Have you ever thought about how someone subconsciously perceives our name when they hear or read …

Native Speaker By Chang Rae Lee: The Relationship Between Language And Identity

Native Speaker By Chang Rae Lee: The Relationship Between Language And Identity

What comes into mind as we think about our identity? What do we think? What are our thoughts? Morals? Personalities? Relationships? It is difficult to define one’s identity, as each person’s identity and experiences are unique. Our identities are shaped …

Yuri Kochiyama’s Biography

Yuri Kochiyama’s Biography

Table of Contents

Childhood

Experience of Internment Camp

Malcolm X and Marriage

Minority group members have been subjected to a lot of discrimination in America. They’ve also suffered from racism, oppression and other social injustices. Asian women and Asian American …