of cultural difference. Parillo‚ in “Causes of Prejudice”‚ and Fallows in “The Invisible Poor” each help us to understand forces at work that help to perpetuate the myth even in the face of a contradictory reality. Parillo points to prejudice and the continuation of prejudice through the socialization process. Defining prejudice as “an attitudinal ‘system of negative beliefs‚ feelings‚ and action-orientations regarding a certain group or groups of people’” (p. 548)‚ Parillo argues that‚ through the
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contributes to the best observation of social practices and interactions of members of a culture about their daily lives and costumes. An ethnographic interview allows us to question and understand the environment of the individuals. According to Parillo states that “Interactionists say they do not ignore the macro-elements of society but that‚ by society‚ is a structure in which people interact‚ and why and how they do that needs investigation and explanation.” (p.21). For that reason‚ it is important
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C.P Ellis in his memoir‚ accounts his times as reputed member of Ku Klax Klan and through series of experiences‚ the change in his perception towards people of color. His prejudices against the black people came not inherently but from his childhood struggles that led to frustrations in his adult life and already present social biases against the blacks. Vincent N. Parrillo in his article “Causes of Prejudice” explains various theories of how one account for prejudices. He proposes that we can understand
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more to his employees in order to avoid taxes. However‚ most families had more discretionary income so they did not suffer. A point Lee Oremont made regarding increase in demand was: “you could sell anything you got‚ it just walked off the shelves” (Terkel 1997‚ 314). This says those at home were not experience the true horrors of war. With US businesses booming and the American civilians employed‚ they loved the
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(Terkel 79). An unfortunate consequence of Reagan ’s war was that it did not discriminate between medical marijuana and other drug usage‚ which showed a continued ignorance toward marijuana ’s possible benefits. In 1989‚ President Bush appointed a "drug czar" who suggested that if the war on drugs was stepped up‚ drug use could be cut in half. President Bush continued a full-fledged war on drugs that continues to this day. (Terkel 104). Now the major critics of marijuana
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American Dream. Take Roberto Acuna for example‚ in the essay written by Studs Terkel. Although “[his] mom had always wanted [him] to better [himself]” (Terkel-70)‚ he chose to become a man of his people instead of a “company man” (Terkel-70). Acuna worked hard to try to better the lives of those left behind‚ who lack the access of the American Dream. Acuna wants people to comprehend “how the fine salad got on their table” (Terkel-71) by choosing to “fail” in the sense of him not having a “successful job”
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culture‚ including social class and religion (Parrillo 516). This is a very interesting piece because C. P. Ellis describes that‚ "… we hated each other. Up to that point‚ we didn’t know each other. We didn’t know we had things in common" (qtd in Terkel). Here Ellis reveals Ann Atwater was sad because her daughter was being bullied at her school by teachers. Same thing was happening with Ellis son‚ he was rejected at his school by teachers because his father was working together with an African American
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about" (Didion‚ Joan). The purpose of her notebook is to preserve her memories. A similar connection related to memories comes from Division Street: America by Studs Terkel. He proposed the idea that his memories of urban life in and around Chicago result in thoughts concerning the past‚ present‚ and future. Similar to Didion‚ Terkels purpose behind Division Street: America was to preserve and interpret historical information based on personal experiences. Another reading with related themes is
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to get ahead in the business world‚ but slowly realizes that his minority social class is clearly a disadvantage to a successful climb up the corporate ladder. For this‚ the American dream is a figment of his imagination. In the oral history “Studs Terkel” by Stephen Cruz‚ he comes to question his own values and the meaning of success in the world of corporate America; however‚ The American dream may have been intended for everyone but the reality is; it is not. In America it has only become harder
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Persevering through Prejudice “Ahhhhhhhh!” I squealed and jumped for joy the moment I dropped the phone. I hurrily scurried over to my mom to share the news. “Mommy‚ I got my first job!” This was the stepping stone to me being an independent young woman. I was officially employed at Hollister Co. as a sales model. I was ecstatic and excited to make some money at the tender age of 15. My first week was definitely a learning experience; from learning how to maintain a cash registrar to
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