Thursday, October 28, 2010
Research so far...
I am currently in the works of writing my interview. I am going to pick the people i want to interview and then interview them in the near future. I have done a lot of research and feel it is time to share it with others. The good thing about this interview is that i can relate to the topic 100 percent. I just really hope people are intrigued by it.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What can i do with a major in...?
I already have an idea of what i want to do when i grow up. I am currently enrolled in the Criminal Justice major. Many jobs are avalible in this field.
- Police Officer
- DEA Agent
- State Trooper
- ATF
- SWAT
- Paroll Officer
- FBI
- Many More...
Free Writing Questions
1. What's problematic with the following statement, according to Sally French: "I have worked with many blind people and they all wanted to be treated normally" (p.365)? This statement came from one of the workers about blind people. It goes no deeper then to employ more teachers.
2. What is the tone of Sally French in this narrative? Why do you think she feels the way she feels? Sally's tone was very upset and she seemed like things were unfair to her and her job. She tells us about a time when she had to fight for curtains in her room. It seems like she is unhappy with the system and this is her way of telling those people who choose not to listen.
3. Why does Joesph Sharpiro state that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special education classes? This is often overlooked. Minorities are often put in special eduacation classes then whites. This is just an unfair system that overlooks the intelligence of minorities.
4. How did the ADA and IDEA change how Americans look at the issue of disability? They now protect the children.
2. What is the tone of Sally French in this narrative? Why do you think she feels the way she feels? Sally's tone was very upset and she seemed like things were unfair to her and her job. She tells us about a time when she had to fight for curtains in her room. It seems like she is unhappy with the system and this is her way of telling those people who choose not to listen.
3. Why does Joesph Sharpiro state that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special education classes? This is often overlooked. Minorities are often put in special eduacation classes then whites. This is just an unfair system that overlooks the intelligence of minorities.
4. How did the ADA and IDEA change how Americans look at the issue of disability? They now protect the children.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Class Discussion #4
1. I believe that it has to do with same sex friendships. It is said that men that have an anti-homosexual attitude dont have homosexual friends.
2. Herek defines "Secondary Victimization" as an increased discrimination towards those who first hear about someone coming out of the closet.
3. The most important thing the author wanted was for people to be open with their sexuality. The author didnt want people to be quiet and afraid to say something.
4. When the persons sexuality effects their race.
2. Herek defines "Secondary Victimization" as an increased discrimination towards those who first hear about someone coming out of the closet.
3. The most important thing the author wanted was for people to be open with their sexuality. The author didnt want people to be quiet and afraid to say something.
4. When the persons sexuality effects their race.
Shitty First Drafts
I really did like this article. I like house they made it kind of funny for the readers. I could really relate to this article because it shows that everyone is going to have a changeable first draft. The first draft will probably not be your final paper. This article makes me better understand how important multiple drafts are.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Interview Activity About Interviewing...
I interviewed Mark and we instantly found out we are both criminal just ice majors. In relation to criminal justice, he skateboards around campus to learn about tickets. When he graduates he plans on becoming a police officer. When i asked him about helping people he said he wants to do that. By helping people, we elaborated and said that being a good cop is important. Not all police officers help others. Being a good cop is what Mark wants to be. When i asked him about social and economic impacts, he said he wants to be more of a social impact for people. All in all, a solid interview.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Finding your own voice
How do you define "voice" in writing? How do you discover your own voice as a writer?
I define my voice in writing when i tell the stories no one knows about in my life. I write with a lot of detail and almost to much information. That is just how i am. When i get a topic i am really interested in, i like to really explain everything to the fullest. I always love to compare my work with others to see what kind of information they got and if mine could be better.
The way i discovered my voice was when i wrote a paper about my favorite band. After i wrote the paper i read it outloud to myself and i thought it was great. So then i went to my friends room and read the paper out loud to a couple friends. They said they liked it and i soon realized i have a voice as a writer.
I define my voice in writing when i tell the stories no one knows about in my life. I write with a lot of detail and almost to much information. That is just how i am. When i get a topic i am really interested in, i like to really explain everything to the fullest. I always love to compare my work with others to see what kind of information they got and if mine could be better.
The way i discovered my voice was when i wrote a paper about my favorite band. After i wrote the paper i read it outloud to myself and i thought it was great. So then i went to my friends room and read the paper out loud to a couple friends. They said they liked it and i soon realized i have a voice as a writer.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Asian Lesbian's Struggles
1. What does it mean to be a visible and invisible minority?
A visible minority is someone who is not afraid to show themselves to the world. They are a minority in the eyes of the beholder, but in there eyes, they are just another person. An invisible minority is someone who likes to keep everything on the down low. Invisible minoritys are often shy and not very confident with themselves.
2. What does it mean to "stick to your own kind"? Why do you think some people stick to their own kind? (or are left with no other choice?)?
To "stick to your own kind" is spending your day with people of your same ethnicity. Blacks hang with balcks, whites with whites, latinos with latinos, etc. I think people stick to their own kind because they can relate to them better. They also feel more comfortable around their own kind. In certain areas, people are left with no choice. They have to hang with their own kind.
3. What is the main identity struggle that the author is going through? How is she overcoming it?
Being an asian lesbian.
4. Do you tone down any aspect of your identity (i.e. your nationality, ethnicity, language, gender, regional or local differences) in order to "fit in"?
When it comes to "fitting in", i often tell people i am irish because i really enjoy being that nationality. When it comes to ethnicity, i often joke around with some of my non-white friends, saying im "too white" to dance. I never have a problem with gender of language. I think when it comes to reegional or local differences, i like to tell people i am from Chicago, which i really am. When people say "What part?" I tell them the city. People think of downtown as the only Chicago limits when in fact, Chicago is not just down town. I always come across someone who says they are from Chicago on vacation. I ask them the streets the live by and they say, "Joliet". That's not Chicago.
A visible minority is someone who is not afraid to show themselves to the world. They are a minority in the eyes of the beholder, but in there eyes, they are just another person. An invisible minority is someone who likes to keep everything on the down low. Invisible minoritys are often shy and not very confident with themselves.
2. What does it mean to "stick to your own kind"? Why do you think some people stick to their own kind? (or are left with no other choice?)?
To "stick to your own kind" is spending your day with people of your same ethnicity. Blacks hang with balcks, whites with whites, latinos with latinos, etc. I think people stick to their own kind because they can relate to them better. They also feel more comfortable around their own kind. In certain areas, people are left with no choice. They have to hang with their own kind.
3. What is the main identity struggle that the author is going through? How is she overcoming it?
Being an asian lesbian.
4. Do you tone down any aspect of your identity (i.e. your nationality, ethnicity, language, gender, regional or local differences) in order to "fit in"?
When it comes to "fitting in", i often tell people i am irish because i really enjoy being that nationality. When it comes to ethnicity, i often joke around with some of my non-white friends, saying im "too white" to dance. I never have a problem with gender of language. I think when it comes to reegional or local differences, i like to tell people i am from Chicago, which i really am. When people say "What part?" I tell them the city. People think of downtown as the only Chicago limits when in fact, Chicago is not just down town. I always come across someone who says they are from Chicago on vacation. I ask them the streets the live by and they say, "Joliet". That's not Chicago.
Pro-Feminism
What are some of your ways of acting and thinking that perpetuate sexism?
I think that women are not equal to men in many fields: Military, sports and sometimes in the business world. Women in the military are usually not promoted to high ranks. In sports, women are not equal to men simply because of popularity. The business world is just like the military issue, they are not seen high up on the ladder.
I also think in a political standpoint, women are mainly behind the scenes. No women has been president or vice president (i think so?).
I think that women are not equal to men in many fields: Military, sports and sometimes in the business world. Women in the military are usually not promoted to high ranks. In sports, women are not equal to men simply because of popularity. The business world is just like the military issue, they are not seen high up on the ladder.
I also think in a political standpoint, women are mainly behind the scenes. No women has been president or vice president (i think so?).
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