Do you agree with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy? Why or Why Not?
I do agree with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy because of all of the problems that will arise from changing the policy. The system has ran smoothly for the past 17 years with this policy, so why change it all of the sudden. If you are in the military, you are there to serve and fight for our country, not flaunt your homosexuality or ask for better treatment or a change of policy. Do you think that the military would change policy on drinking beer while on duty because alcoholics complained and wanted the policy changed because it was unfair?
As the article notes, many problems will arise from changing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy including life on base changing, will legal gay marriages now be okay, marriage benefits, housing for soldiers, and increased discrimination.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Globalization
My definition of globalization at the beginning of the class was the idea that everything in this world is becoming connected and brought together. Businesses are expanding around the world as well as American culture, and practices and everyone in this world has ties to America now a days whether its through the food they eat or the clothes that they wear. After watching the videos, my view on the definition of globalization have not changed.
My views on "Americanization of the World" are that this is just irrelevant. America is the most successful and expanding nation in the world. People like our stuff and they buy lots of it. So why are companies such as Nike or Mcdonald's in the wrong for global expansion. Businesses are out to make money. This is one thing that people need to realize, businesses are not there to satisfy you, or make you feel better, they are there to sell you their product and make money. The fact that these big businesses outsource labor in other companies is also an avoidable point. Again, businesses are there to make money, why would they pay an American to do work when someone in another country will do twice the work for half of the price? So to me, Amazon Indians wearing Nike's and the South Sahara wearing Yankee baseball hats, is not a bad thing. These people are getting a fair product at a fair price, and it may offer them a job. On the other hand, businesses are making their profits. The problem is people that stress "globalization" is bad and this and that. No, this is the way that the world works, wake up and smell the coffee people.
According to the author, "Mcdonaldization" is the fact that the principles of fast food restaurants are expanding through American society, as well as the rest of the world.
Pessimistic Hyperglobalizers believe that globalization makes people around the world more alike. They suggest that we are not moving towards a cultural rainbow that reflects the diversity of the worlds existing cultures. Rather, we are witnessing the rise of increasingly homogenized popular culture underwritten by a western culture industry.
Optimistic Hyperglobalizers agree with pessimistic hyperglobalizers that cultural globalization generates more sameness, but they view this as a good, rather than bad, thing.
My views on "Americanization of the World" are that this is just irrelevant. America is the most successful and expanding nation in the world. People like our stuff and they buy lots of it. So why are companies such as Nike or Mcdonald's in the wrong for global expansion. Businesses are out to make money. This is one thing that people need to realize, businesses are not there to satisfy you, or make you feel better, they are there to sell you their product and make money. The fact that these big businesses outsource labor in other companies is also an avoidable point. Again, businesses are there to make money, why would they pay an American to do work when someone in another country will do twice the work for half of the price? So to me, Amazon Indians wearing Nike's and the South Sahara wearing Yankee baseball hats, is not a bad thing. These people are getting a fair product at a fair price, and it may offer them a job. On the other hand, businesses are making their profits. The problem is people that stress "globalization" is bad and this and that. No, this is the way that the world works, wake up and smell the coffee people.
According to the author, "Mcdonaldization" is the fact that the principles of fast food restaurants are expanding through American society, as well as the rest of the world.
Pessimistic Hyperglobalizers believe that globalization makes people around the world more alike. They suggest that we are not moving towards a cultural rainbow that reflects the diversity of the worlds existing cultures. Rather, we are witnessing the rise of increasingly homogenized popular culture underwritten by a western culture industry.
Optimistic Hyperglobalizers agree with pessimistic hyperglobalizers that cultural globalization generates more sameness, but they view this as a good, rather than bad, thing.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
SAP Multigenre/ Multimodal Plans
The genres that I plan on using for my SAP are either a brochure, poster, website, or power-point presentation. A brochure is a very easy way to distribute useful and helpful information to a lot of people. I would go to media relations and have them help me put my information into a professional looking brochure. A poster is another simple way to get information out to a lot of people and as long as it is placed in the right spot, it attract many people. I will again go to media relations and have them assist me in transferring my data into poster form. The next option I have for this is a website. I could have media relations help me set up a site with all of the information that I want to convey and this would get out to many people. The last idea I had was a power-point presentation which would be good because I know how to use power-point. The only downside is that unless I am presenting it to a bunch of people, I will not get the information out to a lot of people this way.
Free Writing On Social Class and Wealth Disparities
1.)The three racial differences in wealth accumulation in the U.S. that the author mentioned in the article are racialization of State Policy, economic Detour, and
sedimentation of racial inequality
2.)The author interviewed Kevin who is a seventy-five year old retired homeowner in order to explore the wealth disparities in races.
3.)The findings and theme of this study and article are that there are racial differences in wealth accumulation in the U.S. and that those at the bottom of society are severly crippled by this and it doesn't allow them to rise out of their position, rather it presses and holds them down.
4.)The authors states that in order for us to close the racial gap in regards to wealth we need to solve African American's wealth problems. We should also provide those at the bottom of society with opportunities to improve their situations.
5.)My story coming into college has to do with me and my family. My family had somewhat of a college fund set up for me that would help to pay for school, on top of that I recieve financial aide from the government and take out student loans to pay for my college. Although some money was set aside for me, I will still end up owing a lot after I graduate.
sedimentation of racial inequality
2.)The author interviewed Kevin who is a seventy-five year old retired homeowner in order to explore the wealth disparities in races.
3.)The findings and theme of this study and article are that there are racial differences in wealth accumulation in the U.S. and that those at the bottom of society are severly crippled by this and it doesn't allow them to rise out of their position, rather it presses and holds them down.
4.)The authors states that in order for us to close the racial gap in regards to wealth we need to solve African American's wealth problems. We should also provide those at the bottom of society with opportunities to improve their situations.
5.)My story coming into college has to do with me and my family. My family had somewhat of a college fund set up for me that would help to pay for school, on top of that I recieve financial aide from the government and take out student loans to pay for my college. Although some money was set aside for me, I will still end up owing a lot after I graduate.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Social Class Questionaire
The main theme of my classmates social class questionaire is that his class status helped him to get to college and be successful till this day. My classmate's parents both have solid occupations and these were motivating factors for him to be successful.
The main themes that appear in my classmates social class questionnaire are that he is part of the middle class and that has helped him get to where he is today. My classmate was raised middle class, but when his parents divorced, they both moved up to upper middle class. My classmates father is a Manager of an international iron working company and his mother is a Registered Nurse. My classmate grew up in a middle class, white neighborhood. His values are gaining social status, helping others, respecting law and order, saving money, and having great work ethic to name a few. Growing up, my classmate learned many family and social values that helped them be who they are today. My classmate has learned from his background that "great work ethic and family are important to happiness and success". Finally, my classmate contributes his social background to where he is today, attending college and preparing for a successful career and life.
The main themes that appear in my classmates social class questionnaire are that he is part of the middle class and that has helped him get to where he is today. My classmate was raised middle class, but when his parents divorced, they both moved up to upper middle class. My classmates father is a Manager of an international iron working company and his mother is a Registered Nurse. My classmate grew up in a middle class, white neighborhood. His values are gaining social status, helping others, respecting law and order, saving money, and having great work ethic to name a few. Growing up, my classmate learned many family and social values that helped them be who they are today. My classmate has learned from his background that "great work ethic and family are important to happiness and success". Finally, my classmate contributes his social background to where he is today, attending college and preparing for a successful career and life.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Differences Between Analyses
Bryan's "A Sociolinguistic Interview" was a face to face interview between Bryan and the subject of his interview.The whole interview was audio recorded so that Bryan could extract the information that he needed to write his analysis. In his analysis, Bryan used direct quotes from his interviewee and he used his own words to describe what his subject explained to him.
Samantha's "Student Essay: Oral History Interview" was two "oral histories" or stories that she gathered from her participants. Rather that word for word interview answers, Samantha used the stories that were told to her by her participants and put them into her own words and used them to support her research.
Samantha's "Student Essay: Oral History Interview" was two "oral histories" or stories that she gathered from her participants. Rather that word for word interview answers, Samantha used the stories that were told to her by her participants and put them into her own words and used them to support her research.
Data Analysis and Results
The participants of this study are 175 undergraduate students at a large, public southeastern research university in the United States. The section begins by explaining what Adderall is, what it is used for, and who uses it. The first couple paragraphs give the reader good background information so they know what the study is all about. This paper is organized very well. It starts off explaining the basics on Adderall. The paper continues and gives the results of other experiments involving the drug, and the results of the author's research that they conducted for this piece. The paper ends by wrapping everything up and giving suggestions as to how to correct the Adderall situation that we currently face. The themes that emerge in this research are that Adderall use is very prevalent now a days and should not be used by people who are not diagnosed with ADHD. The evidence that they use to support these claims are the research that they conducted specifically for this paper and collaborations of previous research that deal with the topic at hand. What stands out the most for me are the results of their study. As with other studies, Adderall use is very popular among college students, including those that are not prescribed to the drug. This is a problem and it needs to be solved. This could be improved by having a more specific topic. The authors cover one thing in their personal research, but they also include the research of others that doesn't really pertain to their subject. These could have been left out to improve this paper. Overall I would give this paper a B.
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