There are several advantages of American Studies. The biggest, in my opinion, is the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations that help better understand unique perspectives. American culture is made up of different groups of people voicing their needs and celebrating their culture. Margaret Sanger redefined feminist culture what the American Dream was during the feminist movement of her era. She was not satisfied until she spread the word about birth control to the entire nation. Sanger was an advocate for women’s rights and her writings “placed the birth control movement on the stage of history as a struggle of even greater importance than suffrage” (Lepore, Jill). For Sanger, her dream would not be achieved until every
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Studying Wonder Woman as a contemporary figure, helped spread Sanger's message, one that still continuously needs support. American Studies continues the discussions that helped facilitate impactful change in the society.
American Studies also forces people to reflect on their own experiences. In an essay for American Studies 350, a class on California culture, I had to write an essay on how culture here has impacted me directly and what "my California" means. I grew up in here, but never thought about the different perspectives of California, like the idealized pictures a tourist might see in an advertisement, versus the chance for a fresh start by an immigrant coming from a different culture. I got the opportunity to really think about what California means to me. We read short stories from twenty-seven different authors, compiled into one book …show more content…
Creating an educational conversation on opinions is how our society progresses, like with Sanger. American Studies emphasizes furthering discussions and understanding other people's opinions, while studying the past conflicts that shaped today's society. It creates tolerance in a culture, which hopefully elevates future problems that arise from righteous ignorance. While American Studies is a younger study than some other options, it is still a relevant and enlightening major that helps people better understand themselves and their society. Culture is a continuously growing and changing organism that directly impacts us, but we do have the ability to shape it. Understanding how it works, allows us to mold it in a progressive and positive
Studying Wonder Woman as a contemporary figure, helped spread Sanger's message, one that still continuously needs support. American Studies continues the discussions that helped facilitate impactful change in the society.
American Studies also forces people to reflect on their own experiences. In an essay for American Studies 350, a class on California culture, I had to write an essay on how culture here has impacted me directly and what "my California" means. I grew up in here, but never thought about the different perspectives of California, like the idealized pictures a tourist might see in an advertisement, versus the chance for a fresh start by an immigrant coming from a different culture. I got the opportunity to really think about what California means to me. We read short stories from twenty-seven different authors, compiled into one book …show more content…
Creating an educational conversation on opinions is how our society progresses, like with Sanger. American Studies emphasizes furthering discussions and understanding other people's opinions, while studying the past conflicts that shaped today's society. It creates tolerance in a culture, which hopefully elevates future problems that arise from righteous ignorance. While American Studies is a younger study than some other options, it is still a relevant and enlightening major that helps people better understand themselves and their society. Culture is a continuously growing and changing organism that directly impacts us, but we do have the ability to shape it. Understanding how it works, allows us to mold it in a progressive and positive