I Got a Woman

“Over the past 11 years, I have watched and photographed thousands of men visiting Kamathipura to find pleasure.” This was stated in an article written in 2013 informing people about the amount of grown men visiting young girls for ‘pleasure’. Although most American teens have an idea that these practices were happening, it wasn't until reading this novel people would understand how this continues. The author of Sold, Patricia McCormick was successful in her purpose of explaining to an an…

playing with legos, or playing with a dollhouse. A few articles that I will be speaking about are Disney’s racism and sexism by Anna Escher, Disney Is NOT Sexist by Susie Kopecky, Wearing Makeup by Sociology of style, etc. We cannot blame society, because we…

terminal and sees a tall woman standing to the side, apparently trying to decide whether to come forward or not. Delphine remembers enough to know that the woman is their mother, and when the stewardess takes the children over, the woman impassively admits that they belong to her. She then strides away, abruptly ordering the girls to follow her. It is…

see a woman on the job. I work at Oreilly's Auto Parts where I met a woman whose name was Melissa Nash Lawrence. Meeting her was an interesting part of my work experience learning new things about her and the job as a whole. Working with her I noticed some flaws of the job towards her being a woman working in this industry. That's when I notice that being a woman on the job seems to have its cons. Ms. Melissa Nash Lawrence is an African American woman that works in the same automotive store as I…

“Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me.”(“Sojourner Truth”)An activist and reformer, escaped slave Sojourner Truth worked unceasingly to contribute to the advancement of the abolitionist movement and equality for all. Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth, originally named Isabella Baumfree, faced many difficulties in her life. At the…

My childhood consisted of me not caring about school and staying the trouble making. I remember not liking to be told what to do, it made me angry whenever people would say that’s not expected of a girl. I would ask what is being a girl and your ability to do something have anything to do with your gender. The funny part was that no one could really answer that question not even myself. My theory in life is that life is full of surprises and that we cannot let others define what we are capable…

dangerous to be a white person who supported black people. Atticus Finch, a white lawyer was assigned to defend a black man, named Tom Robinson, who was charged with raping a white woman. Atticus had a great amount of courage while trying his hardest to win the case and to protect Tom. Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who was shot by the Taliban in retaliation for her advocating for women's rights. Malala continues to advocate for women on a global scale. A Detroit Police Officer by the name of…

American culture for example, express beauty by showing off wealth and expensive features. In an image captured by C.E. Gomes, there is a Swahili woman posing gracefully with several extravagant accessories, such as multiple necklaces around the neck of the woman, along with a bracelet on each of the woman’s wrists. The clothing style of the Swahili woman is very elegant, with intricate designs and patterns displayed both on the dress and on the headpiece, which completely hides her hair. (C.E.…

suit you?’ he corrected me quickly. ‘I don’t want to put you to any trouble, you see.’ ‘How about the day after to-morrow”(Fitzgerald 14). Nick was a helpful friend towards Jay. He asked Jay which day he preferred not thinking about himself. Throughout the novel, Nick is compassion for Jay and Daisy's love connection. Nick never once judged Gatsby for loving Daisy. He was understanding and helpful with Jay. When no one shows to Gatsby’s funeral, he is enraged. “I tried to think about Gatsby then…

Iranian woman. Since most people can remember not just Iranian women but women in the Middle East have had a difficult life. A lot of these women do not have their basic human rights. Sure things have gotten a little better over time but they are still way far behind and it’s not right. And sure there is still a problem with women’s rights and the sexism all over the world, even here in the United States. But if you go to Iran or a lot of these countries in the Middle East…