Neighborhood of Make-Believe

“unconscionable” or very wrong. Over the course of many years, he observed the behavior of drug addicts and street gang members in Los Angeles, New York City, Rochester, Washington D.C. and other large cities around the country within the most dangerous neighborhoods. Kennedy has devoted his career to reducing gang violence and drug-related violence through his simple message of “this is wrong, this has to stop, and put your guns down.” He claims that his successful programs have resulted in…

It is hard to believe that in 2016 there are people living in America that still don’t have access to fresh food. These people are said to be living in food deserts. A food desert is a geographic area—usually urban areas—where it is difficult to buy affordable, fresh, and quality food. These people don’t have accessible, affordable grocery stores and therefore must either by perishable and often less healthy options at neighborhood convenience stores. This problem especially affects people…

resolve it but soon, Americans lose their interest and attention to it because it’s a problem continuously. People who get ahead of the game focus more on materialistic things and not the problems that can be solved in our world. Giving a chance to make change and to consider the benefits of the change will have a positive impact on society. It sends out a message to warn others that class is an issue that needs to be have more…

everywhere in the world food access is a problem for some people. This is very true for many neighborhoods in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, many neighborhoods were destroyed or badly damaged. This not only affected the ability for people to live there, but also the ability for many stores to stay in business. According to popular economic theory, firms will only enter a market if they believe they can make an economic profit. After Katrina, with many consumers either relocating or…

the Industrial Revolution (around 1750 to 1850). The Young Men’s Christen Association is a worldwide unpaid helper, generous movement for women and guys with emphasis on the involvement of adolescent people. The group was fashioned to go all-out to make a society of righteousness with friendliness, accord, peace, and accepting. It functions throughout the United States. It has over 12,000 district groups and over 43,900,000 participants in approximately 121 countries. The YMCA is a benefit…

their situation and what they have. Others accept their fate and try to make the best of what they have. However, all of them, in some way, have their own goals and dreams to accomplish. Through the theme of dreaming, Cisneros reveals the idea that success is the result of hard work, despite the challenges put on by society. Throughout the novel, Cisneros describes the hardships and obstacles faced by those in the neighborhood and uses them to strengthen their hopes for accomplishing their…

structure, instability and surrounding crime (Jeffrey Walsh, 2007). The author theorizes the reason for the lack of research is the crime itself creates little effect on most victims. That said, stability of a neighborhood has an affect on auto theft incidents. The more unstable the neighborhood, the more likely crime will occur which includes auto theft. The studies also found new anti-theft improvement on vehicles did not decrease…

place in a Atlanta neighborhood known for its central road, Auburn Avenue, which at one point was considered as the “richest Negro street in the world.” This story is focused on Barlowe Reed, a single, middle aged African American man who is still living with his nephew on Randolph Street, just a little ways from Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic birthplace. Things go out of control when Sean and Sandy Gilmore, a young caucasian couple, move in next door. I personally believe that the Gilmore's…

is also the belief that ignoring public order violations and disruptive behavior leads to community neglect, which fosters further disorder and crime. If you were to go to an unfamiliar neighborhood and see broken windows, spray painted walls, and abandon cars, your first instinct would tell you that the neighborhood must be unsafe. This theory is based off of one’s perception without any knowledge of the community. Broken Windows Theory was developed and published from criminologists named…

small town because of its disadvantages. Coming from NYC meant Moving out of my comfort zone was a tricky but important transition I had to make. Although, Where I live is one of the greatest neighborhoods to reside in. Hempstead is a mix of everything all at once. Although, there are problems it’s still meaningful to me. Being that I grew up here. My neighborhood is but it's not without its difficulties. It holds nearly everything a resident might want. Hempstead epitomized friendliness…