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. ... The reason Latinas are being casted for such roles in the film industry is caused by stereotypes that encourage the notion of Latina, "sex symbols.... 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. ... Altho...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Issues: problems that affect large numbers of people and have their origins in the institutional arrangements and history of a society 14. applied sociology: any use of sociological perspective and/or its tools in the understanding of, intervention in, and/or enhancement of human social life 15. diversity: the variety of group experiences that result from the social structure of society 16. sociological perspective: 17. symbolic interaction theory: a theoretical perspective claiming that people act toward things because of the meaning things have for them 18. social work: a profession that p...

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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. ... For a refugee community that has lost its homeland including its capital, Saigon, Little Saigon represents memory, hope and a symbol of the lost capital and homeland. 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...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The world, say traditions of the Yoruba people, began at Ife, a city of great historical and religious significance in the heart of Yoruba country. ... In recent years, availability of attainable air travel has enabled African Americans to go back to the essence from which this great culture derived (Africa) and gather the information needed to teach and assist others. ... (Source 2) Surely the great achievement of early Yoruba-speaking communities was carving open spaces for farming out of the forests which dominate most of Yoruba country. ...

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• Grade Level: High School