Which kind of parenting style (Annette Lareau) did your parents use with you? How do you think that impacted you? (Accomplishment of natural growth or concerted cultivation) When we were being taught the exact definitions of accomplishment of natural growth and Read More …
Other Inequalities 606
If there is one thing about social inequality that I wish I could write about, I would cheat and say two things, which are colorblindness and affirmative action. The reasons why I group these two concepts together is because I Read More …
Intersectionality 606
In the United States, gender, sexual orientation, class and race or ethnicity (G,SO,C,R,E) are strong identity markers and are also axes of inequality. Which of these aspects of your identity is strongest? How would you describe it and why do you Read More …
Gender… if I was… 606
I kind of love that you ask us this question concerning how our life would be different if our gender and sexuality were different because I think about this question all the time. I’m going to be focusing on the Read More …
Gender and Sexuality 606
I think of gender as a purely subjective idea, such as race. Who’s to say that there is only 2, 3, or even 4 genders, because it’s subjective. On the top of my idea, there are 3 genders that come Read More …
Race 606
I would identify myself as a white man. I am aware enough to know that being a white man in the U.S. puts me in a better position than most people. The society we live in is designed for white Read More …
Last Meal 606
That last meal I ate was last night for dinner. I’m usually don’t eat breakfast aside from a piece of fruit and a granola bar, so that last meal I ask was last night. My mom prepared a soft taco Read More …
Social Class 606
I would define my social class, in regard to my immediate family, as upper-middle class. I’m self-aware enough to know that I have been privileged my whole life to belong to a social class where I don’t have to worry Read More …
Inequality 606
The concept of inequality is an interesting concept to think about, because at face value, who wants inequality. I would go out on a limb and say most people strive for equality and would chose that over inequality. With this Read More …