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poem 380

22Oct 2024October 22, 2024

My culture feels like home.It makes me feel like I’m not alone.Many things come from being Mexican.Strong mind, and hardworking adrenaline.Countless times being told we’re not better than them.We just want to live the same dream as you.Even if you Read More …

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Work 380

25Sep 2024September 25, 2024

I used to work at a sausage factory with my grandma every summer and we would get home around 1or 2 am and start at around 4pm. This job took half of our day, and we only receive a fifteen-minute Read More …

Itzel GonzalezReflectionsclass, interactions, nation/nationality/ethnicity, unequal

Place 380

24Sep 2024September 24, 2024

For me American dream means having the financial stability to live life with no struggles. I think the American dream can be portrayed as the benefits you get from making money and what you invest with that money. I hope Read More …

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Intersectionality 380

16Sep 2024September 16, 2024

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 Read More …

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Gender…if I was… 380

13Sep 2024September 13, 2024

I think my life would be different if I was a different person. If I was a man, I feel like I would feel stronger and more confident. It makes it different because of the different hormones each gender has. Read More …

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Gender and Sexuality 380

10Sep 2024September 10, 2024

 I know that growing up my mom did teach me the terms boy and girl, so I feel like that was when I started to divide gender into two groups when I first started school at age 4. It wasn’t Read More …

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Race 380

10Sep 2024September 10, 2024

I would describe my racial identity as Mexican American. I was born in Detroit, while my parents were born in Mexico. My racial identity holds many values such as respect, culture, and family. My family likes to get together every Read More …

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Last Meal 380

04Sep 2024September 4, 2024

The last meal I ate was this morning in my living room table. It was omelet filled with cheese and half a raisin bagel with cream cheese served on a white plate. I made the omelet on the stove and Read More …

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Social Class 380

26Aug 2024August 26, 2024

I would describe and define my social class as underclass because I am unemployed right now. I believe income, family background, education, and attitudes can mark someone as a member of a particular social class. Income as low as 15,000 Read More …

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Introductions 380

20Aug 2024August 20, 2024

My name is Itzel Gonzalez. I am a senior majoring in criminal justice. I minor in psychology and sociology. My favorite snack to eat while I study is popcorn or green grapes. I have two brother and one sister. I Read More …

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