When an individual or a nation thinks about the United States, what is the first thing that comes to mind? “Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” We can all agree with that right? Well, what if I told you that life and liberty were at stake? That’s what gun control is all about. This social issue brings to light...
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Throughout the last three years, there have been over 75 mass shootings in the United States. Gun violence has reduced the life expectancy of White Americans by 2.5 years and African Americans by 4.1 years. Gun control has been a big debate among political leaders because it creates a controversy over the Second Amendment, the “Right to Bear Arms.” However,...
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Around the early 1900s, racism was a huge thing. Black African Americans faced many problems during this period of time because of certain things that others wanted to discriminate in. Because of these actions, African Americans weren't allowed to do certain things, well just about anything. This forced African Americans to look at the world with hatred and it limited...
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Environmental Racism in Flint, Michigan How did racial and economic conditions develop to become a blatant example of environmental racism in the Flint Michigan water crisis? This question was answered by examining articles that have described the conditions in Flint, Michigan leading up to the crisis and emphasized how racial and economic conditions played a significant role in its creation....
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According to Kevin Kruse, (www.forbes.com), a leader has nothing to do with seniority or one’s position in the hierarchy of a company. It has nothing to do with titles. Just because someone has a lower title, does not mean they are anything lower than everyone else. Anyone can be a leader, whether they are a child, adult, or elderly person....
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Santoro’s unique method of measuring the extent of success of the Civil Rights Movement is refreshing, yet in some ways, limiting. For example, the nature of the survey questions posed was dichotomous, breaking the immensely complex question into two categories: success or failure. Although Santoro claims that the question forced the participants to come to an instinctive, uncomplicated conclusion, however...
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Remember that time in history when blacks and whites were not equal, segregated, and where inequality was the norm during this time period. Well, that was known as the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement was a time period between 1956 and 1965 that involved many major and historical events. Through 1956 and 1965 Little Rock Nine, Bloody Sunday,...
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The blissful trees shimmered in the sunlight, dancing to the gentle wind, staying away from the dullness of the dense city filled with bigoted humans. The conservative metropolis, populated with children and adults, yell out prejudiced statements throughout the streets of New York City in the 1840s: “Women are stupid. They don't deserve the right to vote!” “Hey, smile for...
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The historic context in which the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence take place is the Age of Reason, also recognized as the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was a cultural movement in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith. Using the power of the press, Enlightenment thinkers developed new thoughts about open-mindedness, inner...
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Introduction The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrining the essential freedoms of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition. These rights are not merely abstract ideals but are fundamental to the functioning of a free society. Without the First Amendment, the landscape of American civil liberties would be drastically altered, potentially stifling...
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The younger generations are said to be much more sensitive and easily offended nowadays. This could be due to the overlooked bullying and harsh truths that children have to face each day. All over the world these young boys and girls wake up to face another day of school, but that day can hold a different experience for each child....
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Introduction Anne Lamott's "Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year" offers an intimate look into the transformative journey of motherhood. It chronicles not only the physical and emotional challenges that accompany the first year of a child's life but also the profound personal growth that Lamott experiences. Her narrative, infused with humor and raw honesty, provides a nuanced...
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‘Abina and the Important Men’ by Trevor R. Gets, and Liz Clarke tells a story about a young girl who attempts to have her voice heard by people of higher class and status. However, her voice is constantly silenced and people with the agency are always the people in control of Abina’s life. In Abina's story, class, status, and agency...
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Oftentimes there are many people who feel they are unable to escape their feelings. In ‘All the Light We Cannot See’, there are three main characters who have gone through a series of traumatic events emotionally, physically, and knowledgeably that have made them feel as if they were trapped. A vital theme in ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ is...
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The primary themes in ‘Uprising’ are not that far from the album’s title. The album focuses on black unity and Rastafarian spirituality. Given the fact that all the songs were written by Bob Marley himself, it is not surprising that these two themes are prominent in the album, as they often featured in his songs. However, in ‘Uprising’, Marley explores...
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After producing a diamond ranking of the six possible solutions to poverty it has been decided that helping others through organizations like Rosies and Vinnies, which help homeless and poor people, is the most helpful and affective action to be taken to fix poverty in our society. There are also many other solutions to poverty, such as volunteering overseas and...
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Within this essay, I will discuss the main historical and contemporary social changes which have occurred in family life. Family structure has shifted, as in previous years couples tended to cohabit after marriage with children following shortly after, now things have changed as there is a rise in divorce rates and a decline in marriage. According to David Morgan (1999),...
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Throughout J. R. R. Tolkien's novel ‘The Hobbit’, Bilbo changes significantly as a protagonist which is quite evident in the novel. There are many strong references from the novel that clearly states how Bilbo Baggins used to live before undertaking his first quest with the 13 dwarves. In the start, before the adventure takes place, we see Bilbo as a...
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Poetry is a type of literature that expresses emotions or an idea through poetic devices about a genre. Through powerful devices such as imagery, metaphors and similes, the reader deciphers the poem from the literal meaning to what the poet is actually trying to say. ‘The Loom of Time’, written anonymously, and ‘Package for the Distant Future’, written by Sylvia...
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Texts are able to represent and explore the human experiences that shape our society and world. Have you ever felt like time was running past you? That the world kept spinning, while you just stood still? Time is a central theme in many of Kenneth Slessor’s poems, however it is primarily explored through ‘Out of time’ and ‘Wild Grapes’. Slessor...
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Holocaust survivor Lydia Tischler mentioned in her interview that she had never felt like giving up and only wanted to know what it would feel like to have a full stomach. She took every day as it came and, paradoxically, got acquainted with a cultivated life while being in Teresin. She shared that, as far as it was possible, there...
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The six years between 1939 and 1945 shaped the world as we know it today. What happened in these six years is now known as the Holocaust, a period of time when Europe was run by Hitler and the Nazi party. Hitler’s anti-Semitism views started World War II. The Holocaust claimed the lives of 6 million Jewish citizens from all...
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Introduction "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline presents a dystopian vision where Indigenous people in North America are hunted for their bone marrow, which holds the key to recovering the ability to dream. Within this narrative, survival is not merely a biological necessity but a profound act of resistance and cultural preservation. At the heart of the story is Frenchie,...
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Bob Marly was a famous Rastafarian from Jamaica who used his music to convey political messages to the world. ‘Redemption Song’ was the last poem he wrote in 1980 before he passed on. I will discuss how the history of slavery is relevant to understand this poem and how Marcus Garvey’s ideas are the central message in the poem and...
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Introduction In Angie Thomas's novel, The Hate U Give, the struggle for social justice is meticulously portrayed through the lens of systemic racism, police brutality, and the fight for equality. The narrative follows Starr Carter, a 16-year-old African American girl, who navigates the complexities of her divided world. Raised in the impoverished and predominantly black neighborhood of Garden Heights, Starr's...
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Habits can influence our lives either in a positive or negative way. Good habits have positive impacts in our day to day lives, similarly, bad habits have negative impacts on our lives. Moreover, some bad habits can spoil our lives and routines. To live a healthy and fit life, individuals must develop good habits that can have healthy effects on...
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The word ‘atonement’ in Christian theology is described to be what was and still is attained by the death of Jesus. Another word used in modern Christianity is ‘reconciliation’, specifically regarding the reconciliation of men and women, through the death of Jesus, to God. The premise of Christianity suggests that atonement is necessary, although God’s creation at its core was...
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Power is something that is impossible to avoid and is something that we come into contact with every day, even if we don’t realize it. It is something that the majority of mankind strives to attain, and is never easy to do so. As defined by www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com, “the standard theory is that power is the capacity for influence and that...
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Authors may dismantle and reconstruct elements of another text to remodel enduring ideas for new audiences, positioning us to embrace new perspectives, values and contexts. By dismantling and reconstructing the Jacobean drama ‘The Tempest’ (1610), Margaret Atwood is able to imitate William Shakespeare’s timeless ideas, through her postmodern novel ‘Hag-Seed’ (2016), which resonates with ‘The Tempest’ by exploring the ability...
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Introduction Power dynamics have been a central theme in sociopolitical discourse, often illustrating the tension between the strong and the weak. The assertion that power is wielded by the strong to exploit the weak reflects a historical pattern observed in various societal structures. This essay critically examines the interplay of power and exploitation, questioning whether it is an unavoidable outcome...
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