Sociology is trying to fully understand how our places like these are influenced by class, race, gender, and sexuality. ... The survey also shows white children making up 50-55% of the poverty population, while blacks comprise 25-30%. ... Men in women's magazines have ripped abs and never wear shirts. Women are portrayed as sluts in these magazines. ... Psychology attempts to explain how we obtain gender naturally, but this conflicts with sexuality. ...

• Word Count: 1438
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

This is purposefully done in order for us to quickly pick up on the contrast between the two gender roles. ... Men are seen doing things considered to be for women, and vice versa. ... This is the basis of a collectivistic up bringing where whatever the family needs will always come before your own personal needs. ... All the individuals are "getting ready" for the day, to the same up beat soundtrack yet the music shows strong contrasts between the scenes. ... With Tony, the music serves as a "pick-me-upper" he's happy, and dancing in his scene getting ready for the da...

• Word Count: 1889
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the movie, four mothers: Suyuan, An-mei, Lindo, and Ying-ying all grew up in the era of sexism, where women were oppressed in multiple ways from the society and from their loved ones. ... However, in this essay I will have decided to pick four characters to talk about: An-Mei and An-Mei;s mother, Ying-Ying and her daughter Lena. ... The attitudes towards women are discredited, dishonored, women's values are only shined when she gives birth to a son and when she satisfies her husband. ... Growing up An-Mei witness how her mother was being treated by her maternal grandmother and aunts, ...

• Word Count: 2268
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The story of the Sarakatsan's family as well as my own personal experiences growing up in a traditional East Indian family illustrate the impact and enormous benefits that social improvements have had on our society, and countries in southeast Asia such as India. ... This form of "us" versus them" approach affected everything from the role of men versus women, to how much individual freedom one had as well as the differences between acceptable and unacceptable social values, and the consequences of breaking taboos. ... It was also socially acceptable for married men to engage in infide...

• Word Count: 2249
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This form of "us versus them" approach affected everything from the role of men versus women, to how much individual freedom one had as well as the differences between acceptable and unacceptable social values, and the consequences of breaking taboos. ... It was also socially acceptable for married men to engage in infidelity, whereas the complete opposite was true for women. In traditional standards, women were treated as second-class citizens in traditional East Indian society, which was very patriarchal. ... Consequently, I was able to break away from the cycle of violence which I witnes...

• Word Count: 2066
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

During the opening scene, Cher comments that she has an "ordinary" life for a teenager whilst picking her clothes for school using a computer. ... Emma Woodhouse is first in consequence of Highbury where everybody looks up to her. ... A clear example is when Emma reflects on how she proposed that Harriet should be married to her superior (Mr Elton and Frank Churchill). ... Education for women and men in Emma is highly valued. Even though education for women meant artistic abilities and etiquette, it was needed to make them accomplished women and suitable for their future husbands. ...

• Word Count: 1760
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In reality though, should men and women that have nothing to do with that oppression be forced to repay the minorities for their forefather's sufferings? Another counter argument to the abolition of affirmative action is that minorities for the most part are brought up in poor neighborhoods and therefore their education is not as good as most of the white people whose income level is higher and subsequently have better schools. ... The author asks how a law could promote equal treatment for minorities but at the same time take away from majorities. ... Women cannot produce the same a...

• Word Count: 2152
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

For example, the differences between men's and women's business attire is so obvious. Women's is always sexual, men don't have to put in nearly as much thought to what to wear to a business lunch. ... What happens when a girl decides not to care as much about her appearance, or pick an appearance that isn't popular? ... The children create the world and the expectations and nobody can live up to them. ... Think about how much that would mess with your mind. ...

• Word Count: 1648
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• Has Bibliography

The feeling of being burdened and the annoyance that comes with it is brought up in other parts of the poem, in lines such as, "and I was embarrassed/by old men standing up to shake my hand/and tell me they were "sorry for my trouble."" ... The father seems to intend to open his son up to a new horizon and the possibility of other occupations. ... Then, just as gently as the father scoops up "new life" for his son, he places it in a safe spot for his son to choose in his own time. ... Yet again, the notion that society's expectations create hurdles to self-identity and personhood comes up...

• Word Count: 2322
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I learned how to play baseball from my father, and I will teach my children how the game is played. ... Sharply dressed men and thin unblemished women are classified as the norm in our society. ... The group was probably made up of people who sided on both sides of the issue. ... I never would have imagined how many different topics were covered. ... I found it interesting that the children allow their parents to pick their spouse for the rest of their lives. ...

• Word Count: 2002
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School