I found it intriguing in chapter four that many historians believe that race has not always been a construct of society (Allen 70). That racial awareness was introduced when the Europeans found the Indians and thought they were inferior because of their language, skin, and technology (70). Personally, I have always thought racism had been around since the time man began living on earth, but the historian’s theory makes sense as many people could not travel the world, and therefore not get to encounter other races. Another idea that was intriguing in this chapter was that persons of color were less likely than whites to own a home or go to college (69). That race is holding back the success of the American dream based on the way they are stereotypically
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There is also a cultural capital and a social capital, which can contribute to one 's social class. Also, it is amazing to me that class can determine a child’s success in school (98). However, that does make sense as some of the richest kids in my school did get the best grades. For example, one guy who graduated in the top ten percent of the high school has an ice hockey rink, a movie theater, an arcade, a pool, and a tennis court in his house. I also love the quote from class and in the book from Bell Hooks talking about the myth of the American dream and how if it was true there would be not top to the classes (102). This quote is amazing because in English class my junior year we spent the whole year talking about the American Dream and I could have started many more debates if I had only had this quote. I also found it interesting that people can read one’s class based on the way one dresses or acts (105). It brings up the play Pygmalion, which I did a ten-page senior thesis on, and how people can be tricked into believing social class and even nobility based on one’s actions. Also, I found it true that lower level workers are controlled more than white collar workers (108). As I had to punch in every day at Taco Bueno and if someone did not show up for a shift it was a strike and if one got three strikes they were fired. Also, uniforms do …show more content…
Also, the history of homosexuality was interesting from doctors trying to cure people sexual orientation with surgical procedures to now with homosexuality no longer being a mental disorder (122-124). Plus the nature vs. nurture debate whether homosexual people acquire their sexual orientation from a birth and genetics (essentialist viewpoint), or from the way they are raised (social constructionist perspective), has always had me intrigued (124). Either way, homosexuality still has a lot of ground to cover and hurdles to cross, as even some government programs, such as Social Security, does not give them equal rights to their homosexual counterparts (126). Also, I did not know that over half of all romantic relationships begin at work, even though the statistic does make sense because coworkers are with each other every day (131). By allowing open communication about sexuality as a leader, will enhance trust and limit uncomfortable situations between your subordinates. This is what I have learned from chapter
There is also a cultural capital and a social capital, which can contribute to one 's social class. Also, it is amazing to me that class can determine a child’s success in school (98). However, that does make sense as some of the richest kids in my school did get the best grades. For example, one guy who graduated in the top ten percent of the high school has an ice hockey rink, a movie theater, an arcade, a pool, and a tennis court in his house. I also love the quote from class and in the book from Bell Hooks talking about the myth of the American dream and how if it was true there would be not top to the classes (102). This quote is amazing because in English class my junior year we spent the whole year talking about the American Dream and I could have started many more debates if I had only had this quote. I also found it interesting that people can read one’s class based on the way one dresses or acts (105). It brings up the play Pygmalion, which I did a ten-page senior thesis on, and how people can be tricked into believing social class and even nobility based on one’s actions. Also, I found it true that lower level workers are controlled more than white collar workers (108). As I had to punch in every day at Taco Bueno and if someone did not show up for a shift it was a strike and if one got three strikes they were fired. Also, uniforms do …show more content…
Also, the history of homosexuality was interesting from doctors trying to cure people sexual orientation with surgical procedures to now with homosexuality no longer being a mental disorder (122-124). Plus the nature vs. nurture debate whether homosexual people acquire their sexual orientation from a birth and genetics (essentialist viewpoint), or from the way they are raised (social constructionist perspective), has always had me intrigued (124). Either way, homosexuality still has a lot of ground to cover and hurdles to cross, as even some government programs, such as Social Security, does not give them equal rights to their homosexual counterparts (126). Also, I did not know that over half of all romantic relationships begin at work, even though the statistic does make sense because coworkers are with each other every day (131). By allowing open communication about sexuality as a leader, will enhance trust and limit uncomfortable situations between your subordinates. This is what I have learned from chapter