Picket fence

Some sociological theories and concepts that explain the different aspects of how homelessness is being enhanced on a daily basis are: the structural strain theory, the social class conflict theory, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. (Crossman, 2017, Para 1) states that, “structural strain theory explains deviant behavior as an inevitable outcome of the strain individuals experience when society does not provide adequate and approved means to achieve culturally valued goals.” In other words, many…

Specifically in regards to the generation my parents grew up, I think an American dream existed for the masses. A good size home, or the white picket fence phenomenon (as I like to call it) was still at it's peak. However I've noticed from the early 2000's the size of homes getting larger and larger. It's as if having a huge home dictated your wealth and prominence. However with my generation Im noticing something completely opposite. The obsession with tiny houses, which entails converting old…

The Symbolism of Colors in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby Each color has a language of it’s own and you easily learn the language by understanding the simple concept that each meaning of color can vary depending on the culture and circumstances. Colors play a very important role in our lives whether we realize it or not, because they have the ability to affect our emotions and moods in a way that few other things can. Black hides while white brings to light because what black covers…

overly large feet into my back. I would complain to my mom but she would just explain that she has the right to nap just as much as I do. We pulled up to the bed and breakfast. It looked like something that should be in movies, a little white house, picket fence that wrapped around the perimeter and perfect bight flowers in every part of the yard. Then my little sister goes and ruins it as soon as we step out of the car by…

props, and design. In the restaurant there are white painted walls along with white and light brown curtains, lights, candles, and real trees. Kate Smith, a color expect states that “The color white projects purity, cleanliness, and […] a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home” (Smith 1). In addition, the color white can also symbolize elegance, which ties to the romance element the production designer was going for. On the other hand, light brown according to Smith symbolizes “[…]…

American Dream? To many people in the United States the idea and the meaning behind the American Dream has faded away to an unreachable scheme. To others the American Dream is the ideal of having a nice family with a house surrounded by a white picket fence keeping all of the problems and issues that you face outside the borders. Particularly, to me, the American dream is being able to live a nice and prosperous lifestyle with a beautiful house and children. Many things go into this dream and…

seen again. So, in response to their ancestors, they stereotype. They give us names and characteristics that have no correlation to the situation. “They” represents the actual free ones. The ones who do not have to deal with the daily harassment. The picket fenced livers and the Disney trip takers. But, by the anthem, this is the "land of the free and the home of the…

Social Class Worksheet Part A: Select three (3) of the class-related terms indicated in the online module and research them on the Internet. A simple google or Wikipedia search should help you to learn more information about the term itself. In your own words, write a one-paragraph summary for each term. Explain what the product is, how it works, and any other information you gleaned from your search. 1. Beamer is a vehicle manufactured by the company BMW. I discovered that this word is…

The American dream and whether or not the dream is still alive is different to many Americans. While doing research and interviewing different generations this was found to be true. As an American the dream to me is based on financial stability, starting a family and rights the American dream is alive based upon these topics. The American Dream to many Americans would be to first get a job. Each generation I interviewed this was one of their answer when asked “How to define the American…

Many immigrants that risked their lives to reach the land of the free thought they would have a fresh start. A new life to finally have a better paying job to be able to provide for their families. Owning that home with the white picket fence in the suburbs was the ultimate goal, proving you had made it. That was until the devouring of every hard working American dream started happening “what is the value of the American dream? How will the worth of that dream be altered after absorbing…