Crenshaw

I remember being ten years old and asking my mother when I would be allowed to wear makeup. I would peruse the aisles of the drugstore, picking out the things I would buy when I was old enough to wear it all. Flipping through magazines was a treat, there were so many girls who looked just like me, girls who I could aspire to be. I wasn’t aware of what a privilege that was the time. I was only a little girl, one who was enamoured with beauty and the pretty people in magazines. As I grew older and…

walked a thousand times. I knew every curve in the road, every sight to be seen surrounding it. I knew everyone who lived even close to the road. So again I strolled. Somehow, I knew today it would be different, I don’t know how I knew, I just did. Crenshaw Amusement Park, Since 1917. This sign wasn’t here before. I had never even seen people come down this road to visit the park. It sounded fun. I shrugged and began to sneak down the driveway, where I assumed I would be able to check in. Upon…

Toya from the novel And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin and my sister, Amber, are go getters, who looks into the eyes of adversity, and grabs it by the horns; evening if it means busting in its balls! Toya persevered through her hardships. Even though her childhood consisted of beatings from her stepfather, an unfortunate sighting of her mother found dead on the bathroom, repetitive moving from different foster homes, and later becoming a teenage mother; may have dimmed her road of education,…

Many comparable definitions of what constitutes as “terrorism” exist today, but Bruce Hoffman provides one of the most complete definitions in his book Inside Terrorism. He affirms that terrorism is (1) violence, or the threat of violence, (2) with political goals, (3) that is carried out by a group (4) or organization, (5) that has widespread ramifications and consequences (Hoffman, 2-3). Although there are a host of potential causes of Islamic terrorism, only one can adequately explain its…

Feminist scholars aim to actively challenge traditional ways of how we view sex and gender by highlighting gender as a key factor in structuring the way in which we live our lives. Sexual orientation develops from a complex relationship of psychological, social and cultural factors. Society’s interpretation of both sex and gender is able to strongly influence the roles they play within social institutions. The implications of these gender distinctions are that women and men assume unequal…

1.8.2 Rational Choice Theory This theory will be important in explaining the behaviour and thinking of terrorists, terrorist groups and even government leadership as they attempt to tackle terrorist threats. The Rational Choice Theory is a theory based on the notion that man is a reasoning being who weighs the costs and benefits of choices and therefore makes decisions based on rational calculations (Business Dictionary, 2013). Terrorists, despite being considered by many to be inhumane and…

“Multi-issue” social justice organizations face a interesting challenge. During my time here at SIUE I’ve joined the campus’s GSA, a local LGBT student organization, and encountered individuals who’ve stated that in order for our organization to last, everybody must share some type of crucial characteristic, and that this characteristic should provide the symbol for the organization’s identity. This poses an interesting point given that our organization has a commitment to be welcoming to all…

Introduction We live in a society where race is often seen as a vital part of an individual’s identity and it’s an important factor which prevents people from developing their own personality and initiative. Racism is extremely ingrained in our society - race, gender and social class are important issues that Critical Race Theory (CRT) discusses. These issues are brought forth through theoretical and interpretive modes which examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural…

Three of the most influential ideas in feminist thought emerged in the mid to late 20th century, and continue to hold great significance today. All are founded upon theories of inclusivity and justice for minority groups. This paper will define, describe, and illustrate the significance of intersectionality, feminist standpoint theory, and progressive definitions of gender. The idea of gender as a theory rather than a biological fact can be traced back at least to Simone de Beauvoir’s famous…

Victoria is a private eye in crime-ridden Chicago. The plot is simple but there is a climax and a smooth transitional resolution. She is the true definition of a tough female private detective. Victoria’s physical scuffle with John Crenshaw proves her manly characteristics. With her legal experience, she manipulated situations and got information from the police and other sources. She stayed out of the way of law enforcement even after capturing the murderer. Her fluency in Italian…