Sally Ride

This year I studied four texts, two of which were autobiographies, and the other two were documentaries. The texts are “It’s not about the bike” written by Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins, “Open an Autobiography” written by Andre Agassi, “Kevin’s Sentence” presented by Bob Carty from the Canadian broadcasting company and “Over the edge” presented by Linden Macintyre from Canada’s Fifth Estate programme. All four of these texts share the significant theme of overcoming adversity which can…

In the early 1970s, a 37 worded document referred to as Title IX was added to the law after president Nixon signed it. This now constitutional right stated, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Women and men all over America brought up this problem and took the time to bring it up to congress with…

On December 18th, 1969, it was Ed’s 21st birthday and he was released on parole from Atascadero State Hospital against the recommendations of the psychiatrists at the hospital and he was released into the care of his mother. While he was staying with his mother, he attended community college in accordance with his parole requirements. He had hoped he would become a police officer but, he was rejected because of his size of six foot nine. He got a job with the California Department of…

eccentric lady with an explosive temper. Clara was the youngest child. She had two sisters and two brothers. Barton’s siblings aided in her education growing up. Her two sisters helped her learn to read while her brothers taught her math and how to ride a horse. In 1833, when Barton was eleven years old, her brother, 25 year old David Barton, was helping to build a barn when he fell from the roof and was seriously injured. Barton did not go to school for two…

present Americans experienced both devastating falls and great rises. For example, the Watergate scandal caused many Americans to question the government of the US. In addition, Americans emerged from the Cold War as a powerful country. Also Sally Ride became the first woman in space, opening many opportunities for other women to do great things. Some other important people in this time were Al Gore and George Bush because of the close presidential race in the year of 2000. (“New Voices…”…

Scorpio is not only the eighth sign of the astrological year, they should fall in to the ranks of the eighth wonder of the world due their many characteristics, skills and dynamics. They are one of the most spirited and forward thinking zodiac signs in just about everything they touch, say and do, but their opinion is known for reaching the highest degree of extremes. They are moody, passionate, sensitive, and intense. They have a way of transforming any situation if they feel the need.…

Growing Pains The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger tells the painful story of a seemingly unloved and lonely teenage boy named Holden Caulfield, struggling to find his way in a world of “phonies” and bullies. After being expelled out of the prestigious Pencey Prep School due to poor academic performance and a lack of effort, Holden leaves Pencey early as an act of rebellion, three days before he is expected home. Living and traveling alone in New York City, he encounters prostitutes, pimps,…

Gender is ‘cultural all the way down’. Explain this statement, utilising concepts and theories covered in this unit and 1-2 examples from everyday life (for example, shopping, dressing & grooming, playing sports or computer games, working). There are some different perspectives about gender and culture interaction. Some people argue that biology is important and gender role is a natural behaviours and attitudes. While stronger belief comments that gender is completely social construction and it…

preacher... and never charged nothing for his preaching, and it was worth it, too.” (229) At one point, Silas goes into the shed where he is keeping Jim and prays with him. “Jim told him Uncle Silas come in every day or two to pray with him, and Aunt Sally come into see if he was comfortable and had plenty to eat...” (250) The Widow brings the slaves in for prayers, and Silas prays with Jim, but what’s the value of it? It seems absurd that these Christians would be loving enough to pray with…

"Groovy man," "keep on trucking," "far-out," and "dream on", are sayings made famous in the 70's which displayed a laid back attitude despite the troubles around Americans. During the years of 1970 to the present, Americans needed the relaxed life style as a distraction from a constant scare of many world wide issues. In the midst of the Cold War, Americans were living in fear. Yet, many exciting events also occurred in this prosperous time period. For example, Americas have become more…