In “ The Dog ate my disk, and other tales of woe”, Prof. Carolyn Foster humorously discusses the many types of excuses given to her by her college students for missing deadlines, Do you see Prof. Carolyn Foster as rigid and unsympathetic, or do you think her frustration is justified? Do you think that her students are irresponsible procrastinators or simply over-worked? The truth is, there is very little of students who wants to do their work. That being said, an abundance of students will…
Cultural psychology is the study of the way traditions and practices come to shape the way people behave and think. The Schweder article’s purpose is to break down this principle and discuss the many complex aspects involved. The most interesting aspect of this paper is the description of how cultural psychology is the study of intentional worlds. Our world does not act as a concrete and stable aspect of the human psyche, instead it comes to shape us in numerous ways. It is virtually impossible…
way to travel and view these animals in their natural habitat. The majority of the population is only getting to witness exotic animals in a zoo or in books, but if I study abroad I will get to observe these animals first hand. Consequently, this will further my career because I would have an opportunity many people wouldn’t get. Study abroad is also a valuable way for me to learn other languages and this will help me communicate when talking to scientists from different countries or…
body dysmorphia. These sexual changes are more apparent in the teenage years, after identity has already been formed. These changes will most likely not change identity, and necessary changes to the body to help with body image can be made. In some cases, identity can be changed to match the body. It is unlikely that changes in hormones after development will affect sexuality and gender…
die. This lack of bravery is characteristic to that of a damsel, a very feminine character in literature that is unable to save herself, and thus, needs others to carry out plans to save them, or at least to carry on his supposed legacy in Hamlet’s case, as he asks Horatio to relay such information to Fortinbras. The only characters to die at their own hand, indirectly or not, in the play are Ophelia, Gertrude, and Hamlet. Not surprisingly, these are the three characters…
Lucy Evans EVA16485665 Visual culture Question chose: How can visual culture be used to advance social or environmental change? Answer with reference to specific images, placed in cultural and historical context. The word feminist, in today's day and age, is passed around in sentences that can be the complete opposite of one another. Today feminism in society can be seen as a dirty word, not because it is, but because many people are unaware and unsure of its meaning. For some obscure reason…
Gendered children’s clothing reinforces the ideology of gender binaries. As we participate in social systems, we are shaped by socialization and by paths of least resistance. Social systems are inherently learnt and taught, and this includes the idea of gendered clothing. The discussion of heteronormative culture by the general public is often viewed through the fixed lens of adults. The right to transition and same-sex marriage is defended, and we reject gendered clothing, but the issue is that…
Starting at a young age, children are often dressed in and surrounded by what is seen as appropriate colors based on their gender-blue for boys and pink for girls. Disregard for this standard may cause preconceived judgement and a distorted idea of one’s character. Not many parents stop to understand why these colors have been assigned to their respective genders, and simply go along with the cultural norm. But I believe many would be surprised to find that that in 1918, it was the exact…
Traveling abroad to further my education has been something I have looked forward to doing since I first began looking at colleges. I am glad to have went to the fair to gain basic knowledge and have a starting point to figuring out how and where I will study abroad. It is important to me that my education is broader than this state or nation. Education abroad is important for my global competency. Studying in a different country teaches us to appreciate other cultures and languages. If the…
The two of them came to the realization that others needed more information on how to understand and interpret the bible, and that is what led them to write the revised addition of the textbook entitled: “Understanding Scripture, How to Read and Study the bible”. Alvera Mickelson describes the new audience that they were trying to reach out to as lay people, Sunday school teachers, and anyone else interested in developing sound principles of interpretation. This book also includes revisions that…