We have no control over the lives we are born into. Some of us are tall, others short; some blonde, others brunette; but all of us are lucky enough to have families that care for us and communities invested in our future. Imagine if you can what your life would have been like had you been born and raised in the Chicago Housing Projects. Trying to envision how different our lives might have turned out as a result would be near impossible I think—at least until Sudhir Venkatesh wrote this book. He went undercover for many years as an affiliate of the Black Kings drug gang and became very close with its leader J.T.…
Enter the twenty-first century: Greek yogurt, quinoa, juice cleanses, and Fitbits. Eating healthier and making the right choices at mealtime have gained popularity. And food companies have evolved to meet the demands of the customers who want all-natural, organic, GMO-free products. Yet despite this push to eat healthier, it appalls me that our efforts are being reversed by our very own government. O’Connor writes that the federal government subsidizes foods, like corn and soybeans.…
Who is Andrea Lawful-Sanders aka “Muva Diva”? Tell us about “A Lawful Truth.” How did it start and what was the inspiration behind creating it? A Lawful Truth often reflects your relationship with “Mister.”…
Achondroplasia is a non-lethal form of chondrodysplasia which means “without cartilage formation” (Chawla et al. , 2012).8 Other rhizomelic dwarfing disorders such as hypochondroplasia and thanatophoric dysplasia are part of the differential diagnosis. However, in comparison with achondroplasia the changes in hypochondroplasia are milder and the changes in thanatophoric dysplasia are much more severe and always lethal (Trotter and Hall, 2005).9 Dental development can be delayed in achondroplastic children due to altered bone growth (Vaccaro and Albert, 2001)10. Dealing with achondroplastic children needs special psychological management during dental treatment, as the presence of disproportionate short stature can cause a number of psychosocial and social problems (Trotter and Hall, 2005)9. Presence of little stature and short limbs, in…
For every 6.6 inches in height, the average human has 1 inch in foot length. This does come with outliers, though. This ratio depends on average height and foot sizes, and many people are not as average-sized as explained. (Tremblay) In contrast to the fact that Tremblay’s ratio can only represent people of average sizes, Slack has…
On the other hand, "dwarf" referred to a person who is small and has disproportionate body parts. A midget was small but proportionate while a dwarf's growth was a disability. However, since the word "midget" is now considered derogatory and offensive, "dwarf" or "little person" describes any adult human less than 147 centimeters tall. While there are many problems associated with Dwarfism, midgets are not plagued by these problems. Midgets are just normal people whose height is stunted.…
“Cruelty and power are our life’s strengths, and only in their weakness is there love”. The main theme in this book is Spy. Many at times, it is the women who are used as spies during militarism These women often get entrusted by the enemy and in turn help them to fulfil their mission. Pompey accomplished her mission as a Spy in Germany.…
1. What does the term health disparities mean? Healthy People 2020 define health disparities as, “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage” (“Disparities,” n.d., para.5). Health disparities affects groups of people who have a difficult time with their health.…
Contrarily, this would mean that short people are weaker and slower. However, is this true?…
Growing up I was always the tallest kid in the class. Whenever class picture day rolled around, I knew that I was in the front of the line because of my height. It was somewhat embarrassing when all the boys were shorter than I, and the girls made me feel bad for how out of place I was. Not only did my height provide social awkwardness, it also administered the constant, never ending struggle of finding garments long enough. Whenever my mom or grandmothers wanted to take me back to school shopping, I made excuses of “I don’t need any more habiliments” or “I do not feel good, all of the sudden…”…
I, however, have been grieving since I was eleven years old because of my height. I have fantasized of becoming a Rockette since I was little, and being short in size allows me not to have that chance. My wonderful friend, Jenna McWilliams is an incredible person. She works hard and strives to be her absolute best in dance. A couple of weeks ago, she explained to me that she auditioned for a clinic with the very…
Weight based-stigmatization, the increase in weight-based prejudice and discrimination and the impact it has on the mental well-being of individuals has become a worldwide cause for concern. [1, 2] Weight-related teasing and bullying has increased among young people and are prevalent in the obese and all other weight categories. [3,4] Weight stigma experiences are associated with obesity and often result in depression, binge eating and emotional eating. [5,6] Due to body weight being considered as a personal choice of eating habits and physical activity, obesity is highly stigmatized in our society.…
“What Being Tall Means to Me” In reflecting on what being tall means to me I have come to realize that being tall truly does touch almost every aspect of my life. From the clothes I wear to the activities I choose to pursue my height often plays a critical role I tend to overlook. Being tall whether I asked for it or not has played a key role in shaping me into who I am. There are many responsibilities that come with being tall. After all people do look up to you, so it is important that all tall people realize the opportunities being tall gives them and seize them to their fullest potential.…
An Amorous Intrusion The fear of people and ideals foreign to what we know often results in a detrimental division. “The Smallest Woman in the World”, a short story written by Clarice Lispector, follows a European explorer on an expedition through the Congo. He comes across the smallest woman in the world, who he names Little Flower. A striking image of Little Flower soon spreads across the globe.…
Amazing facts about the giraffe You probably think you are tall but until you realize that a baby giraffe may probably be taller than you, then you realize how short you are. The giraffe is the tallest terrestrial mammal in the world, a true beauty amongst the animals that roam the savannahs of Africa.…