Samoan people

have diverse ways of experiencing aspects of their culture. There are many commonalities and distinctions between the Yanomamo and Samoan peoples. They have different and similar subsistence methods, divisions of labor, occupational specializations, exchange of goods, and economic links to power. These differences and similarities are striking and deserve thorough examination. One of many aspects Samoan and Yanomamo life that is different is their subsistence methods. The Samoans mainly rely on agriculture. According to Holly Peters-Golden, “clearing the land for planting is hard work” (225). The Samoans use cutting tools like axes and knives get rid of trees and bushes and other foliage. Then the Samoans use small fires to eliminate everything else. Peters-Golden writes that “digging sticks are then employed to dislodge rocks and loosen the soil for…

and is a student at SFSU. She majors in women’s studies therefore it was interesting to hear her opinions. She believes all people have struggled with their looks at some point in their lives, but she says, “Beauty is not just appearance, but rather the internal qualities that make you stand out.” There was time when she tried to fit in by starving herself for a week because she kept being teased for her weight. She also mentioned that she went through a laser treatment to remove five moles on…

against their company policy to service any Polynesians. This incident went viral all over social media among the poly community. People were protesting outside of the bar on behalf of the racial incident that happened to the two guys. A lot of people from the Polynesian community were angry and shocked that racism is still present in the United States. When I discussed how I felt about this protest and how racism has been in the United States long before any Polynesian migrated, I am often…

stares from people, of either confusion or disgust. Wondering what a white woman was doing with two black babies.A great deal of her life was spent with her mother, she felt like she belonged more with her white side because growing up without her dad ,the only portion of herself she knew how to be was her mother’s half. She did not how to be black, she never…

In Yona Wallach’s poem “Let Them Come” found on page sixty-six from the Collected Poems (1976), Wallach entices her readers with a poem about a woman who is having her last moments but wants her mourners to come and serve her. “Let them come and bring me foods,” this first line implies that she wants someone to serve her the last meal she will eat. The diction used and phrasing techniques lead the reader to believe that she is of importance. Specifically “let them come” as in she was okaying…

Why Positive Thinking Did Not Work for Me Many people believe positive thinking will lead a person to a perfect life; however, it is not completely true as it has its pros and cons. The reason why is because people request for things that they really want without really putting much effort into it and expect everything to fall into place. Today, society has gotten to the point where they make demands to God, and keep waiting to attain the stuff they asked or prayed for. For example, last year…

Sports can have a positive effect on society. They are one of the things that have made me the person I am today. Sports, mostly football and basketball, have shown me how to be a leader, how to stay active, how to persevere no matter how down you are , how it can help people in the community, and the ability to talk to people about the sports I love. Sports have no doubt been an influence for a long time, from ancient times to now. The leadership that comes with sports is a big deal in my…

Good physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health can contribute to feeling great and having a wonderful outlook on life. People routinely take these aspects of health for granted. For example social health is important, having a group of friends to talk with and support each other makes for a strong foundation. Since moving out here in 2013 and not knowing a lot of people my wife and I have found it increasingly difficult to engage in a healthy social life, plus with having a…

is the presented self. This is how others around you will see you, it is your public image. Sometimes there is a pretty large gap in between the way a person views themselves, and the way others view them. A person can act rough and tough when in public, but when alone they could turn into a big crybaby. So, with that in mind, I am going to be discussing how others view me, how I view me, and how I came to know myself. I think the first thing people notice and perceive me as is quiet. Which…

four jobs, give or take depending on the amount of volunteers. The first job was to refill the soy and rice bins when empty one were brought in. The second job required four people to cart around two carts, two people on each, with soy and rice and give the people at the stations a refill when they ask for it. The third job was to run around and when a station was complete with a box of 36 bags you’d drop off a box and take their full one and give it to the person with the last job. The last job…