The more I learn about gender, the less I am able to confidently define or explain the concept. Growing up, I had a relatively antagonistic relationship with being a girl. I definitely felt that some part of girlhood was inherently Read More …
Gender and Sexuality 227
Because I am a woman, I am told to be nurturing. I don’t want to have to nurture unless I want to. Because I am a woman, I am told to “get over it” and “stop being so dramatic.” But Read More …
Race 182
I didn’t really understand how big of a deal race was until the black lives matter movement in 2020. I grew up in a family of conservative, white, racists. For a long time I considered myself conservative as well because Read More …
Race 181
I think that my understanding of my racial identity has been a process that will continue throughout my life as I learn more about other people’s experiences and different theoretical perspectives on racial politics. When I was little, I think 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 …
Last Meal 910
Kinda depends on what you call a “meal.” I usually don’t remember my meals. The last thing I ate was this morning at 9am. A turkey and salami sandwich with mayo & 2 apples. I made it an hour after Read More …
Last Meal 182
The last meal I ate was a donut from 7/11. I ate it after I got back home from driving my niece to school. She ate her donut in the car, but she only ate half of it since my Read More …
Social Class 380
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 …
Social Class 182
I am part of the working poor class. I work as a server 4 days a week and my mom no longer works. She collects monthly social security checks. My mom never went to college, and my dad went to Read More …
Introductions 434
Hello, my name is anonymous, and I am 21 years old. This is my fourth year at Wayne State University and my last semester! At the end of April, I will be graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Read More …