would be a better place if we were all just citizens of the world. In Martha Nussbaum’s “Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism” she argues whether children should be taught in education to be patriotic or cosmopolitan. Nussbaum’s definition of cosmopolitanism is a person whose primary allegiance is to the community of human beings in the entire world. Nussbaum begins her argument by raising questions about education and how students ought to be taught that hunger in third world countries are problems of global
Premium Third World Cosmopolitanism Nationalism
Blanca‚ my mother. That is who I admire the most and she believes in me when I don’t believe in myself at times. She always tells me “You must go through the rain if you want to see the rainbow”. When I was trapped in a situation where I am ready to give up and throw everything away‚ I always remember that quote my mother tells me. She thought me how to fight through the struggle and to chase my dreams no matter what it takes hard work always pays off. At the age of 10 I watched my dad get on an
Premium Mother English-language films Family
I am here today‚ because of what was available yesterday. Growing up in a medium size city meant that I was always enclosed by a close-knit community‚ a supportive family‚ and a secure neighborhood. My close-knit community‚ the Ismaili Muslim community‚ has always been there for me since birth. Since birth‚ my community has taught on how to become a respectful‚ caring‚ compassionate‚ sincere‚ and an empathetic person. The most influential of these characteristics that have been instilled in me
Premium
The Day My Dog Died; How it Changed My Perspective Completely “Come in and put away the dishes!” my mother called for me‚ her voice booming all throughout the house. I had walked from the plush carpet of the living room to the cold kitchen tiles‚ having to step over my dog in the process. Dusty was sprawled out onto the tiled floor‚ laying there silently. He has been a part of our lives for many years and my mom bought him from the pet store when he was just a puppy. As I passed him‚ I gently ran
Premium Family Mother English-language films
flying flags‚ and military homecomings come to mind. But is patriotism virtuous? It may sound virtuous in theory but in reality‚ patriotism breeds immoral actions by creating a sense of superiority in minds of a nation’s citizenry. This superiority perpetuates a culture where people believe they are morally above the others. It encourages people to put their country in front of every other‚ even if it means causing harm to another. Patriotism violates universal morality by encouraging partiality. In
Premium Nationalism United States Sociology
coming to this school I wasn’t in a good place mentally. I had been struggling with depressive tendencies for a number years prior to my freshman year. However‚ 9th grade was essentially my breaking point. Overall‚ the year isn’t something I’m proud of but it has and will continue to influence who I am today. My best friend at the time wasn’t a good person either but for different reasons. She did everything in her power to bring me down in order to feel better about herself and I allowed her to because
Premium High school English-language films Education
Since I was a kid I’ve noticed my home town of Pomona‚ CA had areas that were roughed up. Whenever I passed through main streets like Holt Avenue I could see sidewalks filled with homeless people & damaged property. Seeing my city in bad shape sparked something in me & I knew I wanted help better the city & give back to it but wasn’t really sure how to contribute up until high school. Sophomore year in high school I joined Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán‚ MEChA‚ I was introduced into this
Premium Education High school Teacher
Beginning to live in a new environment‚ I’m faced with a challenge that I should acquaint myself with a lot of strangers. As a result‚ it’s demanded that I consider how to improve the relationships in my first year at college. Since I came to the campus on September‚ I have met people who come from different provinces. Owing to the diversity of our backgrounds‚ we have different customs‚ consequently‚ it’s urgent for me to know what should be avoided while talking to them. However‚ what hinders
Premium English-language films Social network
I have often dreamt of going to college. The comparison of the different colleges was a learning experience. The admission requirements‚ classroom sizes‚ and the costs helped me to decide on which college would best suit my needs. Though I must admit‚ my affinity for community college had me dispassionate for the university life. The admission requirements to get into a top of the line University can be a little intimidating. From completion of college prep classes to ACT/SAT scores‚ I knew with
Premium High school College University
Community Service My community service experience took place in my local area in Sylmar. I was volunteering at Angels of the Valley‚ which is a facility that they take care of seniors and patients. I assisted the administrator‚ she showed me a lot of things and explained what is her role in her job. I found this very interesting. I believe that community service and volunteerism like this are very important. By spending your free time helping others in their community‚ you can experience and learn
Premium Food Nutrition Health