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This is an example of the bias that can be found in narratives. Of course, he feels more affectionate about the South than the North because the South is his home and it is where he feels most comfortable and so far his only experiences in the North, that he documents, are bad ones, the cold winters and the absence of familiarity (Rucker). To the narrator the south is a representation of being home, with loved ones, essentially being free of troubles and worries. He tells the story of his journey home and hope for reuniting with the love of his life. This is probably why the song creates such a warm feeling for those who hear it. However, this song displays how challenging it would be to live in the North after growing up in the South. The song brings up the controversial issues that divide the south. The north and south are very different environments and contain two very different cultures. There has always been a sort of separation between the north and the south, due to both location and belief systems. Everything from religion to politics to traditions differ between the north and the south. They share the same history but with different perspectives on most events. This dates back to before the Civil War, an event that can serve as a communal historical trauma that shaped the development of the United States. Moving far away from home…

do not have the basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care services and social services that they need to have. It is a benefit to the children in America, Asia, and Europe. “No child should work when under-age, or do work that would interfere with his or her education or development” (SAHO, 2015). Some people in Africa have to give up or kill their babies because they are not allowed to have a certain number of kids. All children should have the right to live in this world and without having…

Great changes in culture and advancements in technology in short spans of time, staying strong under less than friendly circumstances. That is the Modus Operandi of South Korea, despite the nation’s relatively young age, and conditions of coming into existence; it is a major Asian power. Prosper in the face of adversity, with the odds stacked against you, when no one expects you to. Seeing where something comes from can shed light on how it became the way it is. When someone or something is…

Economic Crisis in South Africa Unemployment in South Africa is a major problem, that the country has to face. The main problem of unemployment in South Africa is wage bargaining. The effects of the problem is high prices, less labor and an increase of wages. Many different efforts have been made by South Africa to approach this problem. The only way to completely stop unemployment is to fix the wage bargaining as a whole. The number one cause for the unemployment in South Africa, is wage…

In the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula, bordering the Korean Bay and Sea of Japan, North Korea makes up for more than half of the entire area. Twenty percent larger than South Korea, at 46,540 square miles, it is comparable to the size of Mississippi. The vast majority of the land consists of mountains and narrow valleys, making it so only about one-fourth of the country to has inhabitants. Due to the deforestation of the land for agricultural purposes, it is becoming more and more…

Whilst growing up and going through puberty, one is expected to go through many awkward, downright mortifying experiences before making it through to the other side, the side of young adulthood. The cracking of voices, the sudden acquisition of body odor, and the occasional menstrual mishap while wearing one’s favorite pair of jeans are trying but normal experiences for the pubescent population. Sure, one is likely to remember some of those experiences forever and to have learned lifelong…

My heart raced, as he stared at me with his bloodthirsty eyes. I had never been more scared in my entire life. “Hold out your hands,” he said, “the more you resist, the more it is going to hurt.” I knew I was in for a great deal of pain. I was about twelve years old, when my parents sent me to weekend school. They thought it was going to be a great way to become more knowledgeable about my religion. Everything about the school is a blur; the only thing I remember about it is the teacher: a…

I have never been a fan of Paul Simon’s music. However, the best song off his Graceland album would be, “You Can Call Me Al.” The song has a memorable tune where I can “bob” my head to it. The song holds meaning. It is about becoming aware of your surroundings, which I can easily associate myself with. I have always been drawn to lyrics that make me self-aware. The Paul Simon Graceland Controversy was about how Paul Simon was going against the apartheid boycott. However, in his mind, he was…

Confucianism states that the individual must put the country ahead of himself or herself, but the most violent fight in South Korea right now is the clash between the labor unions and the Chaebol. The workers are subjugated to poor working conditions along with smaller wages. “Workers must work for a better life”[1], this statement seems correct at its inception but it lends a view into the average Korean blue collar worker. It paints the picture that by giving up their self-happiness and…

One strategies of resistance that we have learned about was the resistance against the segregation on public transportation. Segregation on public transportation in the South was very serious. Black people were treated very badly from the white passengers and the bus operators. They were asked to sit all the way to the back, cheated on the fee, or had to give up their seats to the white passengers even though they were the ones to occupy the seats first. There were many brave people and black…