He was given the characters of loyalty, responsible, kind-hearted and talented. ... it has a delightful mix of culture clashes and enduring characters. ... As she attempted to expand beyond the narrow boundaries of her culturally defined existence, she often clashed with the expectations of her parent (old-generation of Indo-American) and also of the males of their own generation. In attempting to build a new sense of self, she often found herself torn between the expectations of her natal culture and the possibilities available in America. ... This can lead to great emotional stress as they a...

• Word Count: 1727
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The media has a great influence on society, and their depiction of Latin women is detrimental to the careers of Hispanic actresses aspiring to work in film and television. ... Although Vergara's humor and character brings a unique perspective on the show, her role also encourages Latino stereotypes. ... Even Sofia Vergara, the iconic Latina on screen today, cannot meet all the expectations of a Latina in Hollywood standards. ... In an interview with U.K's Daily Express, she exclaims, "Latina characters are usually sexy and voluptuous on screen, but then that's just how Lat...

• Word Count: 1375
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Domenico and Jones' observation on future expectations of teenage girls illustrates the effects that growing up in a lower income household influences how they may feel about gaining an education and a career. ... Alcohol is a depressant and affects the mood of the consumer, which causes many teenagers to act out of character (Hafford 2). ... Hafford touches briefly upon education in schools, the media, and communities and how great of a necessity it is in order to communicate to teens the strong correlation there is between alcohol and unprotected sex. ...

• Word Count: 1645
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Although they are caught between two different cultures and expectations, Vietnamese refugees and immigrants successfully adapted and integrated into America with their infinite perseverance and diligence. ... Indeed, the end of the Vietnam War sparked the beginning of Little Saigons, with the great effort and contribution of the first wave refugees. ... To the Vietnamese, Little Saigon expresses a distinctive and indispensable Vietnamese character, Tran- a 65-year-old Vietnamese woman says, "I don't come to buy things, I come to see people, strangers mostly, who come...to do ordina...

• Word Count: 2794
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate