Public space

After 9/11, surveillance did not become substantively different; it was not an event that pushed our technological capacities forward, but a tragedy that provoked societal change. The topic of surveillance entered mainstream public discussion, with great public concern and support. “The apparent crisis was immediately seen as an opportunity for already existing systems and capacities to be more fully exploited. 9/11 thus brought surveillance to the surface. The existence of a “surveillance…

The Most Common Issues Faced by Gay Couples It often amaze me how little is known of gay couples relationships. Most straight people usually think since gay partners are same-sex, they won't have any relationship problem as each of the partner knows how he would like to be treated. This is by far, a wrong assumption! Gay couples, just like every other person out there, has issues in their relationship. These issues come in various forms, it may be too much or not enough sex, lack of attention,…

law against alcohol? It is to protect us and to create a safer environment. In the situation in which I have to decide a stand point whether or not the Health Committee should support the bill to decriminalize drinking alcohol in public and in order to protect the public, police are allowed to issue a breathalyzer test to an individual and will be fined if their blood alcohol level is above the legal limit. In addition, fines will be taxed and portion of the tax will go toward creating an…

If your apartment complex, home or business uses a dumpster, it is vital that you teach your children how to be safe while around a dumpster. Here are a few things you need to teach your children in order to ensure that they know how to act safely when near a dumpster. Explain To Your Kids How To Use A Dumpster First, you need to explain to your kids the purpose of a dumpster. Explain to your children that a dumpster is basically a big trash can that businesses use for all the trash that they…

anything you want or need instantly. Also, on a cell phone you can look up or do anything you want or need instantly. Cell phones should not be banned in public places like restaurants, stores, and movie theaters because they provide people with safety, coupons, and entertainment. First and foremost, cell phones should not be banned in public places like restaurants, stores, and movie theaters because they provide people with safety. Safety means that someone is in the condition of being…

Norms are defined as the expectations of how people are expected to act in public. I was required to violate a norm in public and also observe a norm violation. In addition, for my norm violation I decided to go to a public place and do something that people are not expecting to see. I went to an In-and-out that is located on Panama ln and I started working out in front of costumers. For my norm violation observation I observed a co-worker that is always picking up soda cans from everyone.…

Julia is a 12-year-old girl who attends a third-grade self-contained class at a public school in New Jersey. She was diagnosed with autism at the age of three years. She receives occupational therapy and speech therapy services as a part of Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Although Julia is independent with basic daily living skills, she has difficulty meeting demands of her occupational roles of a student, peer, and a family member and successfully participating in occupations such as…

but also African Americans who show unkind behavior to each other. In “Hip Hop Planet” and “Black Men and Public Space” society determines the identity by race. In both articles the authors mention that Black people and their music come off as a threat to those who are around them. They both see African-Americans as being troublesome. Brent Staples mentions in “Black Men and Public Space” that they lock their doors when an African-American male walks past because they are afraid. Society sees…

their race, before even taking a look a one’s heart. This place is America. Every day, African-American men attempt to appear as normal as possible to make their lives easier, but stereotypes makes them stick out like a sore thumb. In “Black Men in Public Space” and “Black Men Quietly Combating Stereotypes”, these sources analyze the plight of African-American men in society. Although, these pieces of literature focus more on certain rhetorical strategies than others, both passages are…

introduction of “Black Men and Public Space” Staples refers to an encounter he had while walking in Hyde Park. Staples saw a young white lady who “After a few more quick glimpses [of Staples], she picked up her pace and was soon running in earnest” (Staples, 267). This first situation Staples describes demonstrates the fear he unintentionally casts onto others. This fear that lingers in society can cause great harm to people…