In the book Invitation to Sociology, Peter L. Berger discusses six types of social control and how they can be used to have authority over society. Social control is defined by Berger as the âvarious means used by a society to bring its recalcitrant members back into lineâ (68). Berger also states that âno society can exist without social controlâ...
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When I was four years old I decided to go as the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz for Halloween. I wobbled around my room spinning and leaping, pretending my legs were made of straw. I convinced my babysitter to teach me and my brothers how to do the iconic foursome skip from the film. As we ran outside eager...
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman is based on a true story that involves the collision of American and Hmong cultures. Hmong medicine consists of herbs and shamanism, a practice that interacts with the spiritual world. Meanwhile, Western medicine is based on the advancement of science and technology. This book is based on telling the...
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Through the novel, The Joy Luck Club, the author Amy Tan conveys the importance of finding joy and luck in the darkest of times. As mentioned in âFeathers From A Thousand Li Away,â the four mothers, who experienced their own trials and went through much pain, came together in Kwelin and held parties to try to escape from their harsh...
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The initial colloquial tone and antiliterary voice that pervades Sandra Cisneros`s The House on Mango Street is a deceiving ruse that initially conceals a narrative that employs its voice to question longstanding societal structures and hierarchies. The narrative voice of Esperanza reflects her own personal quest for agency, one that defies the previous lack of opportunities afforded to women in...
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The Help, written by Kathryn Stockett, is based on a true story and is an attempt to bring to light the issue of racism at this point in time. Targeting a primarily white audience, The Help was a box office hit that earned $216 million since its release as well as won many awards. However, this film created much controversy...
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There are several similarities as well as differences in the way the authors of The Count of Monte Cristo and Blessings developed a theme. The theme of The Count of Monte Cristo is to never give up hope. The theme of Blessings is to be willing to open yourself up to others. Both authors developed these themes through the actions...
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How does McBride use symbolism to express his theme in 'The Color of Waterâ? Race and Racism are a massive theme in the book 'The Color of Water' written by James McBride; this book explores the intricacy of having a bi-racial activity, particularly in a period when blacks and other minorities are hated and segregated by the dominant white society....
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When a person has a friendship, you must be there for the other person. This is one of the main themes in the novel by Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. This story is about a Native American boy named Junior. Junior lives with his mom, dad, sister, and grandmother on a Native American reservation in...
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The story of Gilgamesh is very complex and as stated by Kenneth Rexroth a psychological one as well. It displays and encapsulates the mental processes and ways of thinking for the audience to understand and enjoy throughout their reading. In this paper, I will attempt to create a type of psychological portrait. This displays in detail how the characters change...
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âRowdy and I played one-on-one for hours. We played until dark. We played until the streetlights lit up the court. We played until the bats swooped down at our heads. We played until the moon was huge and golden and perfect in the dark sky. We didn't keep scoreâ (Alexie, page 230). In the graphic novel, âThe Absolutely True Diary...
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In the play, Woza Albert! by Percy Miwa, Mbongeni Ngema, and Barney Simon, the role of Christianity and the hope of redemption (in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ - the subject of the âwhat ifâ premise of the play), provides a perspective from which to view the realities of Apartheid South Africa; and criticizes the âhypocrisy of the Apartheid...
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Pop culture refers to the traditions of a particular society or a group of people. In America, pop culture is usually associated with the entertainment industry, which varies from music, art, fashion, and literature to film, television, and radio. A majority of people consume products from these sources which has a significant impact on them. However, pop culture has contributed...
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My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk showcases the miniaturist tradition, in Istanbul during the 16th century Ottoman Empire, which navigates the fine line between Western and Eastern art, and that of art and religion. The novel also touches on societal problems that stem from the beginning of westernization starting from the Ottoman art style. The novel is about the...
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Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science Phineas Gage ( a railroad construction foreman ) has a mishap that will change his life until the end of time. Phineas was a well-known foreman around his area and very much respected for doing dirtier work for everyone else. The interdependence of him and his team was to blast...
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I read 'The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, a mix of Fantasy, Young adult, and Greek mythology. This book is set in the 21st century and is about a kid named Percy Jackson son of Poseidon â the lord of the ocean. After he and his companion, Grover the satyr, arrive at Camp Half-Blood, he is sent on a mission...
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Social control monitors the actions of individuals in society by using rules, regulations, and standards to create stability. Stability is created through governing cultural opinions, behaviors, and life circumstances. In the novel Brave New World, the author Aldous Huxley describes the various forms of social control used by the state to regulate society functioning without key elements such as family,...
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In the Hunger Games film, Katniss Everdeen is praised as a female heroine who has penetrated the Capitol's patriarchal wall and defied their traditional gender norms. The dystopian nation of Panem is divided into the Capitol, populated by the rich, and the 12 Districts, in which each is responsible for the production of a trade. The Capitol is a corrupt...
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Introduction In the realm of children's literature, Sharon Creech's Walk Two Moons stands out as a poignant exploration of grief, identity, and the journey towards self-discovery. Published in 1994, this novel intricately weaves together the stories of Salamanca Tree Hiddle and her friend Phoebe Winterbottom, through a narrative framework that is both complex and accessible to its young audience. By...
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Introduction Books were always important to me as a kid and grown-up. I liked to imagine myself within the story to escape the boring mundane world. Like many others, I grew up with the Harry Potter series, and later as a young adult I read the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It is important for young people that they can...
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The dystopian novel âThe Hunger Gamesâ by Suzanne Collins illustrates different battles the civilians of the society experience throughout their lives. The novel portrays how the Capitol dominates twelve districts economically and mentally. The districts are deprived of the standard lifestyle because the Capitol takes in all the wealth; it also brainwashes the citizens of Panem into thinking that the...
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Slavery by Another Name challenges the notion that has been displayed in history books throughout the decades that after the Civil War, slavery was outlawed, and all African Americans were freed. Journalist Douglas Blackmon emphasized the extent of the cruel injustices placed upon former slaves as well as their future descendants. White people were still seen as superior and organizations...
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Introduction Amy Tan's short story "Two Kinds," part of her acclaimed novel "The Joy Luck Club," provides a poignant exploration of the complexities surrounding mother-daughter relationships, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience in America. The narrative revolves around the conflicting aspirations of a Chinese immigrant mother and her American-born daughter, Jing-mei. The story delves into themes of parental expectations, the...
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In this article, I'm going to delve into the complexity of one of the most famous love triangles of all time. Stephenie Meyer's âThe Twilight Sagaâ has real cultural value, especially considering the film adaptation. The films explore many major themes in and out of production, including feminism, love, choice, and escapism. But this saga is truly life-changing. Even Obama...
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In one of his many attempts to address Irelandâs deteriorating state of religious, political, and social crisis, Swift reportedly wrote to Alexander Pope in 1729 that his country was âabsolutely undone, as I have been telling it often in print these ten years past,â. In his essay A Modest Proposal, Swift satirizes the worsening condition of famine in Ireland and...
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Angie Thomas touches on a lot of different subjects in her book âThe Hate U Giveâ, and she does it so very effectively. This book is frustrating and painful, but also funny and moving. Itâs frustrating and heart breaking to read, because you are reading about these situations in which there is blatant discrimination and such a lack of justice....
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After the âWings of Fireâ, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam wrote another autobiography and it starts where the previous book ends. We got various leadership insights from this book also. In his book, âTurning Points: A Journey Through Challengesâ, Kalam gives us his perspective about why he chose to become the President of India in 2002, and the same motivation might have...
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Introduction "Tuck Everlasting," a novel penned by Natalie Babbitt, is an enchanting tale that explores the concept of immortality and its implications on human existence. Set in a quaint rural village, the narrative follows the life of ten-year-old Winnie Foster as she encounters the Tuck family, who have drunk from a magical spring granting them eternal life. The story unfolds...
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You may ask yourself âWhy are people the way they are?â after reading this drama. I know I certainly did after finishing both the book and the movie. It was quite heartbreaking to read about the beating of a human being just because some people didnât agree with his sexual preferences. I personally find that to be completely disgusting and...
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âFunny in Farsiâ by Firoozeh Dumas was a really good book to read considering how much I was able to relate to my own life. The story of Dumasâ move to the United States and the tribulations she faced and how she managed to overcome them was heartwarming and inspiring to read about. Throughout the book, there were different examples...
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