Binary option

is another large part of the work that cannot be overlooked without missing out on a large portion of what gives the book a deeper meaning. The feminine lens would seem to be the most obvious choice for looking at Sula, but not the most plentiful option for actual literary criticism. These criticisms are focused mainly on the independence of Sula and the strength Nel gains. Sula’s free willed nature makes the community dislike her and obviously wish she would be more restrained. The…

Cheating, stealing, and lying: all obviously evil actions. But is that really the case? These things are perceived as evil, but people do not always take into account the intentions behind them. Does stealing a loaf of bread to feed your family make you a bad person? This falls somewhere in between the seemingly clear-cut lines of what is good and what is bad. Such moral dilemmas are often the subjects of great works of literature. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and Kahlil Gibran’s “Good…

Gender Neutral restrooms: Having to Pee is Not A Sin. The LGBTQ+ community, and support for the community has grown exponentially over the last few years. Marriage equality was passed in 2015, and some more progressive states such as California have laws set in place that prohibit discrimination based on sexuality or gender orientation. However, in the United states gender neutral restrooms usually cause controversy because people do not understand the need for them, and they do not approve of…

On April 15th in 1912, one of the most tragic shipwreck happened. The Titanic ship sunk under the Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg. A lot of people died during the accident. Small number of available lifeboats was one of the main reasons that led to such a high number of deaths. Such factors as sex, class, age, and others also significantly contributed to the likelihood of survival. Introducing different statistical methods, I will classify what sorts of people had a better chance…

negotiations seem generous and helpful to the war effort, Nixon causes the audience to view the North Vietnamese as irrational. He continues to expand the flexibility of the United States by indicating that they are willing to brainstorm different options and compromise. To deliver this message, Nixon states that “anything is negotiable except for the rights of the people of South Vietnam,” (3). Drastically making the United States out as open-minded on policy, Nixon improves public view on his…

of those who feared their safety. Butler takes these real issues and redesigns them in a way that explores different possibilities and future shortcomings if humans continue to be so anti-change. As she does with many of her works, Butler shatters binaries. Both Lilith and Jodas had to adapt to their surroundings. Lilith did it by seeking to understand and learning the ways of the Oankali. She also had to become as much of an alien as she could to successfully start life back on Earth. It was…

Growing up in a strict home with strict morals, I learned what the course text recognizes as gender roles throughout my childhood. I grew up in a family with a mom and dad who loved each other. I have always watched how my parents would interact and treat each other. They were male and female who would kiss each other and love each other. Growing up this lead to what I identify as my gender socialization. The book defines gender socialization as (). I have learned what is normal from witnessing…

Computers were once thought of as a passing fad or a niche hobby, but today computers play a very integral part in our lives. By definition a computer is an electronic device used for storing and processing data which is usually in a binary form. This definition may sound very simplistic, but computers are actually extremely powerful tools that drive society as we know it today. Cars, cellular phones, and even certain refrigerators all run on some sort of computer system. Computers can do…

What makes gender oppressive is the fact that gender is recognised as only having two options. Some argue that liberation can only occur is if society is able to accept that even though ‘gender is indeed an internal, essential facet of our identity, there are more genders than just “man” or “woman” to choose from’ . Many feminists claim that…

Naive adolescents are told to live and learn from their mistakes, but some children do not grow out of their mistakes. In fact, those several misfortunate kids have an innate willingness and passion for the reckless things they do. Those children make the choices that take them on the wrong path. Through mood, imagery, and Alex being forced to be peaceful in Clockwork Orange; Burgess proves Alex’s violent personality and passion is innate and not learned. Alex makes the choice to rape a woman…