Domestic Violence Questions

Domestic Violence

1) Why does domestic violence occur so often?

2) What triggers this violence between a couple?

3) How can we help couples experiencing problems with violence?

Ray Rice dragging his wife out of an elevator.

4) Why do some individuals keep this abuse to themselves?

5) What does domestic violence tell people about that person?

6) For what reasons do people feel the need to lay a hand on their significant other?

7) What are the common consequences?

8) In what ways does domestic violence affect a person? (mental and physical)

 

9) Why are men more commonly known to act with violent actions?

 

10) What resources do people have to seek help?

Quotes from Kozol's Essay

Still Separate, Still Unequal: America's Educational Apartheid

 

Three quotes from the essay:

1. "In Chicago, by the academic year 2002-2003, 87 percent of public-school enrollment was black or Hispanic; less than 10 percent of children in the schools were white."
2.  "In a school I visited in the fall of 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri, for example, a document distributed to visitors reports that the school's curriculum 'addresses the needs of children from diverse backgrounds'." 
3. "But when I looked at the racial numbers that the district had reported to the state, I learned that there were 2,800 black and Hispanic children in the system, 1 Asian child, and 3 whites."

Position on Social Class

Drew Andersen

9/23/15

ENGW 1100

Prof. Young

Position on Social Class

                Jean Anyon performed a study on the curriculum of social classes in the year 1980. Anyon spoke about the “working class”, “middle class”, “affluent profession school”, and the “executive elite school”. Anyon claimed that the working class required simple instruction and couldn’t ask many questions, the middle class would often succeed when following directions but would rarely get creative. Then there’s the affluent profession school and the executive elite school that were known to be more intelligent. The affluent profession school was more like the teachers were working with the students, meaning there was a constant negotiation between them. The executive elite school was the best type of schooling for the highest of social classes, this school promoted critical thinking and encouraged the asking of questions. Is Anyon’s presentation of the social classes accurate?

Upper class school.

                I believe that Anyon is both accurate and inaccurate. “It may be shocking, however, to learn how vast the differences in schools are- not so much in resources as in teaching methods and philosophies of education.” Although most wealthy upper class schools give a great education, this doesn’t mean a lower working class schools can’t present their students with the same opportunity. For example Anyon states “Children are continually asked to reason through a problem, to produce intellectual products that are both logically sound and of top academic quality.” I believe this is a common stereotype towards lower budget schools. Despite the fact that they are not fortunate enough to have certain facilities or learning tools, they are still capable of delivering a quality education. On the other hand Anyon is also right when she says “The procedure is usually mechanical, involving rote behavior and very little decision making or choice.” Here, she is speaking about how teachers treat the lower class. There are some lower class schools that only allow kids that need help making decisions, that can’t think critically. 

Will Smith in Pursuit of Happiness, poor but well educated.

                Anyon’s studies are much less relevant today than they were in 1980. There’s always going to be that common stereotype that the lower class isn’t smart. I believe it isn’t so much about what the schools are teaching, it’s more about how the individual is processing the information. I come from a middle class area and the public schools also encourage the students to ask questions, and think critically. These schools are also creative, for example last year I had to create a brain and be able to show each part of it with some type of object.

Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work

Drew Andersen
9/17/15
ENGW 1100
Prof. Young

3 Quotes From Article

1) "The procedure is usually mechanical, involving rote behavior and very little decision making or choice."

This quote shows how the working class schools learn, they are quite the opposite of independent often following instructions from the teacher.

2) "One must follow the directions in order to get the right answers, but the directions often call for some figuring, some choice, some decision making." 

The middle class is different from the working class, they are able to work better on their own following certain directions without much help from the teacher.

3) "A primary goal of thought is to conceptualize rules by which elements may fit together in systems and then to apply these rules in solving a problem."

The Executive Elite School is very advanced, the general idea of this school is developing one's analytical intellectual powers in order to help solve a problem logically.

Students' Right to Language

Drew Andersen
9/16/15
Prof. Young
ENGW 1100

Students' Right to Their Own Language

          After reading the resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the Conference on College Composition and Communication I was able to recognize the concerns with students and their right to language. Should students have the right to use their own language in writing? Of course there are two sides to this concern, siding with and opposing this right. In the committee's solution they state "We affirm the students' right to their own patterns and varieties of language- the dialects of their nurture or whatever dialects in which they find their own identity and style." This statement is saying that no student must stray away from their native tongue, and they must not change their identity.

Spanish speaking student in an American school.      

          The committee also speaks about how any one dialect being unacceptable amounts to an attempt of one social group exerting some sort of dominance over another. I believe this statement happens to be true, by presenting another dialect as inferior to another will weaken the identity of those people. The committee makes another good point when they say "A nation proud of its diverse heritage and its cultural and racial variety will preserve its heritage of dialects." This country is known for its diversity among citizens, this is important to keep all dialects respected. They have made it a strong point that teachers must have the experiences and training to be able to uphold the students' right to their own language.

         I believe the students' right to their own language in writing is different to a certain extent. Although I do believe students should be able to write in their own style or "slang", I also believe it can be inappropriate at times.Students should not be disrespectful in their writing, for example it is inappropriate to curse in their writing. Their style should be used to express their style and ideas in another way.

Drew Andersen
9/3/15
ENGW 1100
Prof. Young

What Identity Means to Me

          After reading Gloria Anzaldua's essay about Chicano Spanish, I was able to view identity through a different perspective. Identity is a unique representation of religion, language, race, gender, and perspective seen by yourself and others. I believe it is very important to be able to distinguish your identity from others, and also to protect it like the Chicano people did with their language. My personal identity is unique it is not shaped around other individuals. It is very important to not lose your sense of identity.

          The most meaningful aspect of identity to me is the perspective of yourself that you reveal to others. It is not only important to present yourself in a well mannered way to other people but it is also important to see yourself in the same way. I believe that I reveal myself as a well mannered and respectable college student. If I lacked a sense of identity I would present myself as a clueless and ignorant individual. Developing a good mindset is also an important aspect of identity. When I think of people's perspective of myself I automatically think of first impressions, and how they are very meaningful. For example the first time you meet your professor you don't want them to have a negative perspective of you, that can end up affecting your grade in the long run. Different types of people might look at me in a different way, like family members see me differently than friends do.

          In high school and college I notice students often have a change of identity. This usually happens when people start to follow other people and not make their own decisions. I believe this is very important to not have a constantly changing identity, and to not let others shape the person you are. I'd like to say that my identity is more like a leader than a follower, making my own decisions despite the influence of other people. This idea goes along with the overall message from Anzaldua's essay which is to protect your own identity.

          I also believe that identity has to do with your personal beliefs and the ideas you stand for. This can be many things, for example your religious beliefs.

I happened to be apart of the catholic church, this is one of the things that can potentially make your identity unique. I also believe it is important
to not discriminate against other people's beliefs. Certain things are very meaningful to me that also make up part of my identity, for example lacrosse is a meaningful aspect of my life. Identity is genuinely important to me because it makes you unique.

          

Drew Andersen
8/30/15
Prof. Young
ENGL 1100 3C

Quotes: "How to Tame a Wild Tongue"

1) "When other races have given up their tongue, we've kept ours."

2) "Chicano Spanish sprang out of the Chicanos' need to identify ourselves as distinct people."

3) " Chicanos, after 250 years of Spanish/ Anglo colonization, have developed significant differences in the Spanish we speak."