loosely use the word that is demeaning and caused so much hurt in the past. It is amazing that people have selective amnesia and conveniently forget that the N-word brought among hurt‚ confusion‚ death and betrayal. Now people are trying to say that the N-word can be used as a word of endearment‚ a word that sets apart an enemy from a foe. Of course depending on the tone and nature that the term is spoken in. I have been deeply offended and distraught at the thought that this word could be used
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universe” a powerful opening statement from the film Precious introduces the audience of a teenager who feels the opposite of this statement. On the contrary‚ the novel based on the film titled Push by Sapphire starts off the novel with a negative notion‚ of Precious being left back at the age of twelve and being raped by her father‚ just from the opening sentence. Both the novel and film present the hardships and struggles in which Precious endures. There are various perspectives in regards of
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Why the M Word Matters to Me In "Why the M Word Matters to Me" (Time Magazine‚ 02/08/04)‚ Andrew Sullivan describes the troubles in his life that he encountered as a gay man. At first‚ he grew up in a traditional and conservative home. As he grew order‚ he realized something different between him and his peers did for girls. But no one explained it to him. Gradually‚ he became isolated and he felt that he would never be a part of his family. A few years later‚ he realized that he was gay‚ and
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Clarieece “Precious” Jones‚ is a 16yrs old African American female living in Harlem‚ New York. From the moment she was born‚ she was sexually and physically abused by her father as her mother watched. Currently‚ she is pregnant with her second child‚ both children are a product of incest by her father. Precious’s first child has down syndrome and lives with Precious’ grandmother. Precious resides with her mother‚ Mary and is abused emotionally and physically by her on a daily basis and at night
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One of the first scenes where the role of gender is evident is when we’re introduced to Precious in her classroom staring at her teacher‚ Mr. Wicher. Precious states that she “loves math” but mainly because of her teacher whom she lusts after. While staring at him‚ she says “I pretend he my husband‚ he like me too‚ I know it‚ he always lookin’ at me‚ smilin’”. We’re seeing how ‚ like in many other films‚ the role of the young girl is to fall in love with her male teacher‚ all attention is on the
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Roles were a primary commitment in Precious family. The family state of equilibrium (homeostasis) consisted of Precious being the subject of abuse and not speaking up about it. She was supposed to take the violence and not react against the ones who condoned it. This was seen when Mary asked Precious to cook her some food because she was “starving.” Precious quietly said something and her mother responded with “did you say something” and precious stayed quiet. Mary continuously showed that she was
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Background: Client Clarireece Precious Jones was referred by her case manager Mrs. Weiss from the social welfare office to the child development institute‚ where the client was then assigned to me Jacqueline Loera‚ BSW‚ MSW. Client goes by the name of Precious; she is a 16 year old African American female who has two children from her biological father. Both parents abuse client. 33 year old Mother Mary abused her emotionally and physical ever since she was a child. 40 year old Father Claude‚ sexually
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1. Why does English have a large vocabulary compared to other languages? Please give reasons to support your argument. (1) its extensive廣泛contacts with other languages. (2) the large numbers of people all over the world use it. (3) the increasingly many purposes for which is used. 2. Do you agree that “what a word means today is what it meant in the past?” Please explain what etymology詞源學can help with today’s meaning of a word. I don’t agree because language would change gradually as the
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The documentary "Precious Knowledge" was shocking and at the same time very interesting. This documentary also had me tearing up a couple of times too‚ because it is sad to know that this program was taken away from these students that felt had done something good for them. It was shocking because I could not believe a senate bill was passed to do away with the teaching of the Mexican American Studies Program from the Tucson Unified School District. However‚ it was interesting to learn how this ethnic
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Mr. Todd 12 September 2011 “A Word Is Only a Word” The word friend means exactly what it is‚ just a word. The pure substance behind the word no longer bares any true meaning and feeling behind it. I have learned to limit the use of the word and can only call a select few a true friend. Growing up I thought I was popular because I had so many friends. However little did I know that instead of calling these people friends‚ I should have substituted the word for acquaintances‚ or in the future
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