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Some social movements and socio-political ideologies have embodied resistance by challenging hegemonic socio-cultural norms and refusing to accept the concept of normativity. Embodied resistance can take the form of embracing “body-mind” (Clare, xvi) difference, recognizing that the individual body is not independent from the social body, and not complying with norms that perpetuate and contribute to systemic oppression. This essay will explore how resistance is embodied in social movements and…

Novel Passing by Nella Larsen is about two distant friends Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield. Both of these women are African American who have the “privilege” of being able to pass as White women. However, Irene still identify with her African American Roots while Clare identify solely as a White woman. African Americans were not allowed in certain restaurants, schools, universities, theaters, and other public places which made Irene and Clare feel like they had to “pass” in order to be accepted.…

freedom and happiness; while Uncle Tom travels ever farther south, entering into death. Another contrasts in the book is between the slave owner George Shelby with St. Clare. Although Shelby knows that at the bottom of his heart, he is willing to against the slavery. However, he cannot give up his privileged life. On the other side, St. Clare treats his slaves good at ordinary times, but he is mismanage his finance and makes himself fall into debts. Finally, he decides to sell both Tom and…

rare and perhaps even discouraged for the white man to engage in a black person’s culture. They are on two entirely opposite ends of the spectrum. White and black could not mix, except, that is, within the mind and soul of a certain individual named Clare Kendry. A half-African woman masquerading as fully white refuses to conform to societal standards as she merges her African heritage with a white identity. Of course, this woman is fictional, only existing within the context of author Nella…

Chapter 19 of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the AP theme of American and National Identity is displayed by the debate over slavery between St. Clare and Miss Ophelia. The two have very different views on slavery, racism, and the role of blacks in society. Miss Ophelia, a northerner, is MORE racist than the slave owning St. Clare. St. Clare believes that his slaves should not be worked hard and she be taught religion. He uses his slaves to help him with his finances and believes in…

While Romantic poetry is not the product of a specific formula, it is crucial that it contain varying degrees of the elements which maximize its effectiveness. Among these elements, the ability to reach within and arouse the imaginations of both the poet and the reader is imperative to writing meaningful, thought provoking poetry. Romantic poetry is incomplete if not written imaginatively, and though logic and reason matter as well, they only make up the outermost layer of poetic compositions.…

characters Clare and Irene? Maybe the history of skin color differences in America, the emphasis society has on skin color, and finally the effect is has on a certain individual. America, whom was now full of Europeans at this time, needed a work force and people who could survive the harsh condition that were present. The major factor that was affecting people from creating crops was…

interests are in helping and understanding others, which is why I have chosen nursing as my major. I am assuming that my service learning experience will be very eye opening. A lot of the children at Bel Clare have experienced hardships in their lives that I never had at their age. The children at Bel Clare range from 6-17. I am…

service animal law by Clare Mishica. Another reason is if you are on a bus your animal can get nervous and irritated and attack somebody. One last thing is if an animal gets to angry it could possibly seriously injure someone. If animals poop in the store it would be very unsanitary. If animals poop on the ground, in stores or restaurants, it could get stepped on. If a bird poops on the floor of a store it would be left behind says source#2-service animal law by Clare Mishica. Let’s say…

suicide. Lewis discussed the issue with one of his friends Clare. The opinion of a man and Clare are that man has “right to happiness” at…