Surnames

Johanna Menzel Meskill was mainly discussed the social type and how the Lins got the power and rise. Economic strain and the different cultural value’s feuding led to a disordered society. Clan vendettas and the clear demarcation between different surname groups were the major factor to cause conflicts in the late 18th century and the early 19th century. The unstable…

Ferdinand Magellan was a well-known figure in the Philippine History. He was a Portuguese explorer who gives Spain their fame because of his expedition looking for westward route to Moluccas that result to the first circumnavigation of the Earth. With the consent of the King of Spain, Magellan then with five ships and more than 300 men began their voyage. As Magellan’s trip landed in the Philippines, he met Rajah Humabon of Cebu and became friend with him. Humabon then embraced Christianity as…

What are little girls made of? What are little boys made of? Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. Boys are mad of snips and snails and puppy dog tails. The nursery refers to male and females. Men and women behave differently because of there sex. The males are believed to be more naturally aggressive than the females, who are believed to be passive and built for domestic work, while males are believed to be built for providing and protecting. Sex and gender refers to the…

My Name is Khan This essay presents its breakdown in the understanding of interracial relationships as I analyze the meeting points of race, class and gender following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York City (9/11) as seen in Karan Johar’s 2010 film, My Name Is Khan (MNIK). My Name is Khan is unique in every sense of word. A Muslim man with Asperger’s Disorder must deliver a message to the president of the United States to get back the Hindu woman he loves. The movie addresses…

Many people have qualms about their surname for a multitude of reasons, but I never will. To begin with, I come from a long line of wonderful Renshaws and a legacy to protect. On top of that, I was never supposed to be a Renshaw and I have had to fight to keep it. Furthermore, I am the last Renshaw and if I were to change it, it will disappear forever. My family’s name represents all of the sacrifices they have made and I am honored to bear it. My grandfather and great-grandfather are the…

places was made because there was a well-known rumor that life was easy in America, and he immigrated through Ellis Island, and then lived on the East Side of Manhattan before moving to the Bronx. When he first came to the United States, he had the surname “Sandel”, but changed it when he was applying for citizenship. His family followed him as the years went on, and by 1909, the Sandler/Sandel family was reunited and living in…

Ameliya Juliano Professor Lisa Rosa ENC1102 March 18th, 2024 Teens Should Not be Prescribed medication Recently, there has been an argument over whether teens should be prescribed medication for mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Although it may be beneficial for more server cases, there is a shortage of mental health professionals, it is not easy to access, as well as not being fully affective. In this essay, I will further add to the argument of not prescribing medication to…

The Irish were seen as “unclean, immoral and dangerously in thrall to a bizarre religion” and “prone to violence” (Behrens 3). In his article, “It’s About Immigrants, Not Irishness”, Peter Behrens questions how people “with Irish surnames” can use inappropriate slurs to describe Mexican or Central American immigrants, when their own families faced similar abuse as immigrants to the United States (Behrens 3). Similar to what Rubin claims, Behrens suggests that cultural assimilation…

prefer terms of address from the one they identify most strongly with. Sociopolitical beliefs also impact names. My mother has strong personal beliefs about the role of women. She uses her maiden name, “Shankardass,” instead of “Daljeet”, my father’s surname. This is despite the fact that she is still married to my father and that this was uncommon at the time they married. Personal beliefs, both cultural and social, are key to understanding terms of address. CONCLUSION Use of names and terms…

Max McKeown said, “Innovation is deviance which means that the rebellious personality is a natural resource for practical creativity. As an innovator, you need to reject the old to establish a new, better, status quo. And one of the most powerful sources of newness is the rebel or maverick, mind.”. According to McKeown, innovation can be actions or behaviors that violate social norms. Which led him to believe in “rejecting the old” and everything new is better. Overall, McKeown was correct with…