Suits

A Deliberation on Borders External and internal limitations surround us at every moment in our lives; hence, borders such as the color of our skin, geographical borders, and culture are hard to escape from. It is solely up to an individual to establish how they intend to deal with their borders, if at all. This was no different for both Gualinto, from George Washington Gomez, and Henry, from Zoot Suit. They both struggled with, a psychological border, the awareness that they came from two distinct cultures and therefore found themselves caught in the middle and being judged upon. Due to their Mexican legacy, culture, and the geographical area in which they lived, both Gualinto and Henry encountered some form of discrimination and mental anguish…

American, sailors in the riots may have associated “Chicas Patas Boogie” with the minority group and attacked them during the riots. The song can also be linked to Mexican American community because the lyrics of the song are in Spanish with a hint of Calo. However, the vocal in the song was sung in a blue and rhythm manner rather than in Mexican American’s style like the corridor. The subtle clapping and the fixed rhythm scheme in the song make it an ideal song for the dancing clubs in downtown…

The topic I chose for my online presentation was the Zoot Suit Riots. The reason why I chose the zoot suits is because it shows that racial tensions go far beyond African Americans, Whites or any other race. While most textbooks and history lessons oversee the struggles that Latinos have had to face. In the early 1940s, many young Latino males wore the Zoot Suits as a statement of their generation. The Zoot Suit are men’s suits that consisted of large high-waisted balloon pants, peg-legged…

The movie, Zoot Suit, follows the events of Henry Reyna and his 38th Street gang after they were falsely accused for of a murder they did not commit. The first scene of the movie depicts the 38th Street gang partying at the local dance club. It isn’t long until Henry’s brother, Rudy, provokes a fight with their rival gang, The Downey Gang, forcing the 38th Street gang to leave. That same night, Henry and his girlfriend, Della, take a trip to the Sleepy Lagoon where they are confronted by the…

In the early 1940’s inhabitants of Los Angeles experience widespread tension and conflict that ultimately led to the Zoot Suit riots. During WWII, Southern California was a vital military outpost with stations scattered from San Diego through Los Angeles, resulting in thousands of active servicemen deployed in the area. Along with these social tensions come the influence of jazz music that developed into a rich culture that flourished throughout Los Angeles area (PBS). Big band and swing music…

How to dress like a pro? Tips to look professional in office Do not go overboard Make sure that your dressing style suits the environment. Some places follow a particular dress code. This makes it easier to narrow down on your choices. In other cases, you will have to make a sound judgment based on the ambience and other factors. You may also consider the style your colleagues follow. Usually the style followed by lawyers, government officials and other such professional is formal business…

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so I can get a fitted suit and a nice haircut.” I asked the cab driver, “ There is a suit right on the corner on the end of the fashion district. For the hair cut their in a place across the street from the suit store. Oh yeah and before I forget Get some dam clone or something because your ass stinks holly shit man.” the cab driver said. “ Thanks yeah I know It's been a long week or two considering what I have been through.” I exclaimed. “ And what is wrong with you face if I can ask because…

realized that anyone could become a part of her team, even in a professional setting, and that new team member that she gained helped her in the long-run with an important deadline. Professional appearance. The way I dress and the way I groom myself has an affect on how people view me as a professional and a leader. Ms. Ashlock mentioned how she started wearing suits at her office even though everyone else, except the owners, wore jeans and graphic t-shirts. Her bosses started asking for her…

Tom unknotted the tie that accompanied the tie that accompanied his light brown woolen suit jacket, and wondered for what seemed to be the millionth time why Dectives were required to dress as if they were wall-street bankers or stock analysts. At least when out in public, whenever he was alone in his office, the tie came off, as did the jacket, and he undid the top button of his shirt, as he sat back in his chair, with his eyes raised to the ceiling and tapping the tip of a blue pen against his…