The Bahamas

Feminist theory arose as a reaction to the sexist, biological explanations for gender inequalities such as those of Talcott Parsons. Feminism actually sees sociology itself as sexist as all previous theories: Functionalism, Marxism and Interactionism have failed to adequately explain gender differences in modern society. Feminism is a huge body of theory. Feminism is a set of ideas which criticises the discrimination experienced by women based on their gender. Remember, there are few…

On October 12, people across the United States celebrate Columbus Day. Regarded as a courageous, honorable, and intelligent sailor, Christopher Columbus is remembered as the man who discovered America. At a young age, it instilled in the minds of students that he was a hero, but when you learn the real story, it reveals a villain. Atrocities Columbus committed were the exploitation of land and indigenous people, the creation of the transatlantic slave trade, depopulation, and much more gained…

|Normally, when children fall asleep in the car, their parents carry them back to their warm, cozy bed where they will sleep for the rest of the night. But on this particular night instead of waking up where I normally would, I found myself on a small plane headed toward a mysterious tropical island. Now before I reveal my topic, understand that few people have had the privilege to visit this specific island, so I shall share some information that I have researched over this island. |Today I…

Calling his discovery of America accidental is quite nice considering the circumstances he was in. Even though he had planned and brought three ships of supplies and men to cover the distance he thought it would be to reach Asia from Europe, he was wrongly mistaken. It was proven that if America had not existed and been in the way of his journey, Columbus would’ve had to turn back long before reaching his goal of Asia, or he and every man on his ships would have died a quiet death. With that in…

C. Wright Mills, in his book The Sociological Imagination¸ states that once an individual possesses the sociological imagination, he is then able to understand the larger context of his life, as well as the lives of others. This rare thinking process allows him to consider the fact that people are often “falsely conscious” of their places within society. The possession of this way of thinking allows him to view how society’s external forces have affected his life and the lives of others. Usually…

behind, as well as his lover, to search for a better life in America. Towards the end of the story, he has to throw the notebook away because the boat was beginning to sink. “Last night on the radio, I heard that another boat sank off the coast of the Bahamas. I can’t think about you being in there in the waves” (Pg. 29). The boys boat sank in the ocean, but he still died doing “whatever it took” to reach freedom in America. The boy has to sacrifice all he has in Haiti, and also his safety to…

History of sugar Sugar is considered one of the commodities of higher trade around the world. The high demand for sugar has been growing steady over the years, and thanks to the advance in technology and better techniques of production, the supply of sugar has been maintained far above the demand. Therefore, price of sugar has been held down in the market, making it accessible to everyone. However, it was not always like that. Centuries ago, sugar was categorized as a luxury spice, accessible…

On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus received financial support from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand from Spain to find an alternate route to India. However, Columbus landed in the Bahamas and believed that the Native Americans on the land were Indians. After Columbus’ journey to the New World, the Spanish, the French, the Dutch, and the English began their conquest and exploration to the New World to spread their culture, gain wealth, and spread their religion. As the Spanish, the French…

A sea of vehicles rushed back and forth in front of the hospital entrance. Once inside, the linoleum floor offered a natural path to the elevators. The box loudly groaned and purred up to the third floor. The doors giving a clear reflection of the people inside. As the doors parted, a sign stood to the side. The sign provided a list of directions below the number three; this was the Obstetrics floor. The small waiting area was warm and inviting and to the side, nurses sat behind a glass window.…

Disney Disney has been a prominent company in the entertainment industry for over ninety years. Walt Disney signed a contract with M.J. Winkler in 1926 creating the Disney Company. At the time, it was known as The Disney Brothers Studio. What made their beginning so strong that they have lasted this long? Disney has even experienced so much success in America, that they expanded internationally. Their business continues to grow, and for this year’s fiscal quarter, they earned a record 2.9…