Molding

elbows on the table, not crossing my legs (whether in a skirt or not), or possibly making fart jokes. Does anybody even care, except for my grandmother? What I did not know at the time was that these small chidings were the slow steps of society molding me into their perception of proper. Proper is the complicated, dolled up character society pretends to be to impress people no one cares about, unless of course, they are the potential employer. Going back to the example of crossing my legs, and…

At the climax of Pope Francis' Encyclical on the Environment he states that, “The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty” (180). These words both truthful and righteous are emblematic of the encyclical in its entirety; the encyclical is about how we as humans have damaged the word and how we must make an effort to right our wrongs.…

Carpenter You Need: There are actually different types of carpenters that specialize in different things. For example, a rough carpenter does things such as framing, formwork and other structural work, a finish carpenter is one that specializes in molding and trim, decking and other jobs that need to look good aesthetically, while a repair carpenter is one that specializes in repairing woodwork. Hence choose as per your need. 4. Always Check the Credentials: When you choose a carpenter, you…

admire in the present. Today I will be exploring the similarities and differences between historic and modern sculptures, architectural features, and relief sculptures. Merriam-Webster defines sculpture as, “a piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc.”. This style of artwork has been used for thousands of…

“You need to lose yourself to find yourself” (Rubin). So what does this statement entail? As difficult as it is for me to admit, the awful, dreaded, painful experience of loss is necessary for the becoming of the self. Losses can be experienced through a variety of ways, such as, the death of a loved one, a breakup, a disastrous event, or through something as simple as losing an object. These losses are needed as it teaches you how to grow without the dependency of what is lost. These…

The texts The End of Remembering by Joshua Foer and “The Ordinary Devoted Mother” by Alison Bechdel, while are stylistically very different, addresses the same themes of the memory and one’s self-identity. Foer, while not as cold or detached as a scientific paper, uses a more formal and traditional tone when compared to Bechdel who approaches these themes through the lens of a graphic novel. The result of this gives two very distinct perspective on how memories affect one’s self identity. Foer’s…

What crawls on four legs in the morning, walks on two legs at noon, and leans on three legs in the evening? The answer is a human being, who crawls on all fours as a baby, walks on two legs in adulthood, and leans with a cane as a third leg, in late life. Just as this well-known riddle points out, human development is continuous. With this very interesting concept, one questions what would the results show when observing the physical, cognitive and socioemotional concepts of two very different…

Health has become a huge issue recently. From obesity to anorexia, poor body images are becoming more prevalent in our western society, especially for eleven to twelve year olds. That is why it is critical to encourage healthful behavior in children. Wither it be physical or cognitive it is important to mold children into young adults with good habits so that they can avoid things like obesity. Between the many health, socio-economic and psychosocial risks brought on by obesity, it is critical…

disappointed, but decided that I would, instead, pursue a career in digital media, a passion of mine. As an incoming freshman, I was assigned to take introductory art classes that I disliked immensely. The three hours I spent drawing a piece of fruit and molding unique sculptures out of clay made me realize that this was not a career that I wanted to be spend the rest of my life in. Not to mention, it is hard to land a job fresh out of college because the demand for art is so low and, of those…

the beginning stages of social control and degradation once you enter the prison system. They strip your outside identity away by taking your clothes, freedom and choices away, giving those incarcerated less of an identity and it will become easier molding them to fit society standards. When the guards are allowed an ounce of power they cannot control their actions and behaviors, it occurs in every occupation. Dr. Zimbardo roll was to act as the prison warden, but instead of him handling…