David Alfaro Siqueiros was a very famous and influential Mexican artist whose work reflected his political ideologies. David was born on December 29, 1896 in Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Cipriano Alfaro and Teresa Siquieros. Siqueiros was the second of three children, and was raised by his grandparents after his mother had died when he was only four years old. His grandfather, Antonio, who had a military background, had a major impact on his childhood. In 1908 David attended Franco-English College and later, San Carlos Academy, to study art and architecture. During his time there, the Mexican Revolution began and Siqueiros became involved in student strikes, which successfully changed the school’s teaching methods. David joined the Mexican Revolution Army at age 18, leading him to join the Communist Party that worked to challenge Victoriano…
In Wonder by R.J. Palacio the main character Auggie faces many challenges when his parents decide that he should go to public school. When Auggie’s parents sent him to school, they made the right decision. For instance, when Auggie receives the award at the ceremony. “I’m very proud to award the Henry Ward Beecher medal to the student whose quiet strength has carried up the most hearts.”…
Charles Simic writes an article based on his thoughts pertaining to the possession electronics play today: "A Reunion With Boredom". He discusses a time in his life where his dwelling’s noise made it impossible to be bored. “The building was so noisy; there was not a chance of being bored for a second.” (nybooks.com) Noise is the eliminator of boredom. Movies play nonchalantly in homes, music in the car, chatter at the coffee shop; noise creates a sense of placement and purpose. He pulls ideas around the nostalgic potential of boredom. While being bored he is brought to reminisce of younger times when people would marry, read, move to California to escape boredom. Whereas now with the multitude of electronics at our fingertips, one does not…
Cooper Lee Bombardier once said, “It isn't about ‘becoming’ another person- I already am what I am- I just want my body I reflect that. It's not like I'm suddenly changing from the person you've always known -this is more about your willingness to see who I've always been.” People judge others just by looking at them on the outside but not is what is in the inside. People always jump into theories about people without getting to know them. People aren’t how other people see they are.…
She believes that plastic surgery should only be a right when reconstructive because aesthetic surgery, more often than not, is problematic within the media. “The people in media have a large influence in other people’s lives.” Although we may not explicitly chase after these body types,” she says “we allow for these images to subconsciously tell us that is what we also want to look like.” The two young women, through their comments, seem to disagree with a point of view that Edmonds brings up regarding cosmetic surgery having a direct relationship to health. For these young women, there appears to be a disconnect in terms of aesthetic surgery and health. Plastic surgery, only when considered reconstructive, appears to serve a social purpose. On the other hand, most people that Edmonds spoke with seemed to think that both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery are a part of health, explaining why most public hospitals offer it for free even when the funds are allocated only for reconstructive surgery. Surgeons have made an argument that since cosmetic surgery can be psychological, it coincides with mental health and something worth treating (Edmonds…
2. Without parole, then there are fewer ways in which to hold the inmates accountable for their misconduct and to make them head to discipline, so that they have to attempt at trying to have a good record before going in front of the parole board. 3.…
There are four types of fats. Although there are bad fats and better fats, they are necessary to support cell growth and give your body energy. The bad fats are saturated fats and trans fats which are more solid at room temperature like a stick of butter and trans fats are liquid such as vegetable oil. Theses fats raise bad cholesterol levels and clog arteries putting you at risk for heart disease. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are the better fats that can lower bad cholesterol levels and are beneficial when consumed in moderation.…
Have you ever wondered "how to find yourself?" But...how is "finding yourself" possible? If you're trying to find yourself, you really need to know what you're looking for, or you won't know when you've found it. Back in ancient times, the greeks had philosophers. They would do nothing but sit around and think. Plato is one of the most famous of the greek philosophers. He was a "teacher" to all of the others, and they followed him whole-heartedly. All of his teachings are used today in any and every philosophy and psychology class.…
In The Achievement of Desire, Richard Rodriguez talks about his experiences from when he was a young boy until he becomes an adult who have realized his life goals. As a boy, Rodriguez describes himself as a “good student” and a “troubled son” (Rodriguez 565) at the same time. In his essay, Rodriguez tells his readers how education can alienate students from their parents, culture, class, as well as from their past. The essay also reflects the situation that many accomplished scholars and professionals experience—how education has inevitably changed their minds, relationships, and lives in general. The essay concludes in irony, wherein Rodriguez realizes that education, which is the very thing that distanced him from his past, was also the very thing that made him aware of how lonely he had become. In this paper, I demonstrate how Rodriguez’s story is universal by citing instances from my own life experiences.…
Have you ever looked in the mirror and analyzed your body through comparing to others, listening to others, or remembering stories? In Heti’s, Julvatis’, and Shapton’s “Wear Areas,” women reveal their insecurities about their bodies through telling stories, restating what people have said, and comparing to other people. All the women have many insecurities and share their most prominent ones with readers. These self-doubts vary from how they wear their hair to not having the same body features as their family. “Wear Areas” ironically uses other people’s insecurities to help readers recognize and then abandon their own insecurities so that they can live a more fulfilled life.…
We all share this unpleasant habit of gossiping about other women’s bodies, personal lives, and actions. Everyone has done it at some point, but when does it become too much? Why do we think we are entitled to judge another women or man’s entire existence? My theory is simple yet so complicated that we struggle so immensely with it. Self-love. We struggle to love our selves that we turn into this ugly person who fends off a satisfaction of making others feel low. We have to change this horrid habit, and start focusing on our selves. It’s time to focus on the beauty that each and every one of us has. I see too many women/men who wish they had the bodies of others, and the confidence that they have. However, every one of us has these delicate bodies we’re just missing one thing. Self- love. This is the key to our happiness, and it starts with us. For some reason this has been a huge topic on my mind twenty-four seven, and I’m tired of seeing it around in my life. Promoting and sharing with others just how vital this is to our society has to be done. Not everyone will listen, and some will but fail miserably in applying it to their own lives. But it begins with you, and the people you surround yourselves. I want to continue to express just how important this is to all those who surround me. Of course always reminding myself just how imperative this is to my own well-being. It’s time for us to be comfortable in our own skin, stand up for ourselves, and love ourselves…
In his essay “The Achievement of Desire,” Richard Rodriguez chronicles his journey as a student describing his path to academic success as one of constant, internal turmoil. Rodriguez narrates as a fully educated, successful (by society’s standards) grown man, conveying the sense of loneliness and loss that he no doubt achieved along with his education. On the surface it would appear that he is simply recounting the struggle associated with being from a non-educated, middle class family. Rodriguez is constantly conflicted with self-confidence and the loyalty between home and school. This conflict does make him feel that he…
Body image dissatisfaction can be defined as negative perceptions, feelings, and behaviours a woman has about her body (Howerton, Ellington, Henley, 2011). Body image dissatisfaction has been viewed to be the most compelling motivators for individuals interested in receiving cosmetic procedures (Sarwer et al., 2003). Almost all women seeking breast augmentation are not satisfied with how their breasts look, and is considered a central part of the female identity (Sarwer et al, 2003). A majority of these individuals report avoiding being seen undressed, concealing their breasts, and checking the appearance of their breasts more often than others (Sarwer et al, 2003). Approximately 40% of these individuals reported comparing their breasts…
According to Jean M. Twenge, author of Generation Me, “We have come to equate looking good with feeling good, and to say that we should do whatever makes us feel good or makes us happy” (Twenge Pg. 94). Most young women are not pleased with their looks, have low self-esteem issues, or feel the need to replicate their favorite celebrities so they end up doing something about it, plastic surgery to auto correct whatever it is that they don’t like. Celebrities in the media are very open to talking about their procedures, they will tell the whole world that they got a certain body part cut and sewed back. For example, Heidi Montag of the MTV show The Hills stated, "For the past three years, I've thought about what to have done, I'm beyond obsessed." Heidi Montag is widely seen in the media, especially in tabloid magazines. Young women, specifically teenagers are being influenced by the media, and may have negative results such as wanting to go through plastic surgery because they want to have the same nose as the celebrity has in the picture. Some magazines have articles about plastic surgery, and some particular magazines will even encourage readers to go out and get work done. The need for attention, mentioned in Jib Fowles article Advertising’s Fifteen Basic Appeals, since…
Have you ever been curious about something and then proceeded to investigate to spite being told not to?…