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I chose to recite a passage from the play Othello. I recited lines from the character Desdemona (1.3.208-218). I learned that it is very difficult to do a recitation of Shakespeare and to have an accurate and
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Emilia
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A halter pardon him! and hell gnaw his bones!
Why should he call her whore? who keeps her company?
What place? what time? what form? what likelihood?
The Moor’s abused by some most
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Read MoreEmilia 4.2.159-169 A halter pardon him! and hell gnaw his bones! Why should he call her whore? who keeps her company? What place? what time? what form? what likelihood? The Moor's abused by some most villainous knave, Some base notorious knave, some scurvy fellow. O heaven,...
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Tess commented on the post, Effects of Social Movements on Social Movements
Kayden, this was a very interesting post to read! I agree that social movements are very important in shaping the way we act and respond as a society. I think social media is a key factor to how these movements are formed and carried out. However, I do think that social media can have a negative effect on these movements as well. Anyone can write…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Cats Can Be Shockingly Smart
Brandon, I love your post. Cats are very inquisitive animals and it’s so sad that they get such a bad reputation sometimes. I have a cat as well and he always drags blankets around the house, and I’ve always wondered why. I think your post really gives me an answer. I also really liked how you took me through your thoughts and vividly described…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, The Light In The Dark
Enrique, this was a really lovely post. It was so fascinating to read about the significance of your name and the different meanings it has to you. I guess I’ve never really thought about how important names are and what they symbolize and represent. I also liked how you talked about nicknames, and the significance they hold as well. The different…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, I asked, "How are you alive?"
Averi, I really enjoyed reading your post. It has really vivid imagery that completely captured my attention. I really liked how you incorporated what Megan’s quotes. I would love to have more background on Megan as well. Was she always spiritual? Did this experience make her a more spiritual person? Here is an article I think you’ll find…Read More
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In recent years we have seen a change in the way society views equality, specifically gender equality. This is often times a touchy subject. Many people argue that women and men are treated equally in America,
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Tess, this was a really interesting article. I knew that sexism has been internalized in us from an early age, I just wasn’t sure exactly why. The studies and data that you showed was really surprising, but sad. It would be interesting to hear from you what parents can do to instill equality into their children from a young age. It would also be interesting to hear what you think about gender roles, and how this affects people.
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Tess,
this is a great article to highlight the gender inequality gap. I really don’t like when people limit “the gender gap” to differences in wages, because it shows just how much of a blind eye we turn to other societal problems. My question is, where do you think this comes from? Why, even hundreds of thousands of years after the creation of humans, are women still disadvantaged in society? Additionally, I like the way you use “hegemonic,” since I feel like that word is typically reserved for foreign policy and nations. In this case, the relationship between men and women is not much unlike the relationship between a nation and one that is “inferior.” Given the chance, that nation wouldn’t be inferior at all, but there is such an inherent early advantage to the bigger nation that there is seemingly always a “gap.” Anyway, thank you for writing this article, and I am excited to see where this paper goes.
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Tess, I love your article. I think it’s so important you are discussing this topic and trying to understand why there is gender inequality. It’s interesting that you found some evidence of parents starting this gender inequality at home and that Moms have learned to underestimate their daughters and not their sons. I also believe this has something to do with education. In my lifetime I was never taught about gender inequality in school and never taught how to deal with it. The other day my brother was saying how their teacher is a strong feminist and has started having the young girls write “womyn” instead of “woman” to rid of the word man in the female gender. I think this is the wrong way to teach youth about feminism and women’s rights. It’s important that our youth and upcoming generations learn to support both genders and work towards no inequality. In this sense it seems schools are teaching girls to rather hate our male counterparts and despise everything our country was built upon. Women have been fighting a long time for their rights and adolescence should be taught that fight. I think it’s so important you are addressing this topic. We need to help our youth learn about man and woman the right way. I also think sex education is an important topic to be discussed in every school and would eliminate much of our problems with sexualizing a woman and rape. I found this article on how to teach your kid gender equality. I think it will help your article because you can give ways to help change this inequality in our society! (https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/26/health/gender-equality-teaching-children-parenting/index.html) Keep writing!!
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Tess,
this was an excellent article and very well written. This is a very important topic and I cannot thank you enough for sharing. The myth about these so called gender roles has been very prevalent and domineering for so long now, that nobody even knows why or how they originated in the first place. As a society, we are slowly seeing a change in this regard, and I cannot wait to see where the future takes us! Well done!
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Gender related stereotypes are still a huge problem in today’s society. Movements like the Women’s March have successfully tried to combat these social norms, yet women are still being held back. Women only mak
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Tess commented on the post, Where I'm From
Joseph, I love your poem. It depicts such a clear and vivid image of where you are from. I think it was a very personal poem and I loved how raw and authentic it was. I also really liked the language you used in your poem. I would really love to read more about where your from and how your home has shaped who you are and what you love. Overall,…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Social Media & Suicide- 7
Ellie, I really enjoyed reading your post and I think, sadly, that it is a very relevant topic in todays society. I really liked when you said, “Social media shows the ‘perfect’ aspect of one’s life, however, what is never seen/shared is the real part.” I think you were really honest in your post and I think you highlighted facts that people often…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, What Should We Do With Confederate Monuments?
McCamey,
I found this article to be so relevant to our world today. I agree that these monuments are just reminders of the horrifying and despicable past that our country had. They represent the oppression and unjust treatment of African Americans. I think these statues should be relocated or completely destroyed. I do understand that these…Read More -
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I really liked your post and I am so glad you decided to write about it. I feel like so many people try to avoid this topic and act like sexual harassment isn’t a problem. This movement has really brought to light how severe of a problem it really is. I think the movement should open itself up more to men who have suffered from sexual…Read More -
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Tess commented on the post, The terrifying repercussions of concussions
Hi Tyler, I was really fascinated with your post. It was very informative and highlighted a lot of important details involving concussions and the impact it has on ones brain and overall life. I think it is a very relevant topic to discuss considering how large and influential football and other contact sports are. I think your essay was really…Read More
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In recent years people have really started to fight for the rights of women. Eliminating the wage gap, speaking up about sexual harassment, encouraging body positivity, and countless other things are being fought
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Read MoreIn recent years people have really started to fight for the rights of women. Eliminating the wage gap, speaking up about sexual harassment, encouraging body positivity, and countless other things are being fought for on a daily basis. However,...
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Tess,
This is really interesting and I didn’t know there was a study on this pattern. The language we use with children always amazed me, but I never realized how deep-rooted the ideas of fundamental gender differences were. The fact that fathers elicit different reactions based on the expressions on their sons and daughters faces really threw me off. Although psychology is not the most exact science, I look forward to any further research you find on this topic.
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Dear Tess,
I enthusiastically read your post because, as a father, I often think about what messages I unconsciously send to my child when I interact with him.I was particularly interested in your last sentence, “If we begin to understand where gender stereotypes are being taught we can start to eliminate them.” I want to ask, to what extent you believe gender stereotypes need to be eliminated? Would it be better to eliminate all socially-constructed gender differences, or work to reduce their impact?
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Tess commented on the post, Contradiction
Olga, I really liked your post about 1984, and as a student who just finished this novel I think you highlighted some very good points. Your concluding setence was wonderful and I think it summed up your article very well. I alos think it makes a great point, there are always going to be corrupt governments, and I think that sadly to a large…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Gun violence in Philadelphia
Tyler, this was a really shocking video that really changed my perspective on gun violence in Philadelphia and in America as a whole. Personally I believe that fire arms should be illegal and that we need to implement stricter gun laws. Gun violence is consuming America and it needs to be addressed. Crimes involving gun violence are being…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Are Voter ID Laws a Good Thing?
Hi Lindsay! I really enjoyed reading your post and I think you highlighted very important issues. The security of our elections is crucial, therefore we need to have some sort of voter ID laws. However, these laws can lead to discrimination resulting in an unfair election. As many of us will be voting soon it is imperative that we make sure we…Read More
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On March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, giving health care to millions of young adults, benefiting millions of seniors, women, children, and young adults. This act is
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Tess commented on the post, What it means to be American
Hi Micah, this was a very interesting and informative essay. I really liked how you used different sources and personal connections to establish your argument. I also agree that voting is something all Americans should participate in once they reach the age of 18. Being American and identifying what makes someone an American is very complex and…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, The Opioid Epidemic: How Bad is it Really and How do we Solve it?
Zoe, this was a very insightful essay, and I think the topic is very relevant in today’s world. It is very interesting to hear that doctors caused one of the largest growing problems in America today. I think you’ve listed some very viable solutions. The hard thing will be implementing them and fixing a system that has been broken for a long time.…Read More
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Millennials are known for creating “friends with benefits” and because of this many would assume that they are more promiscuous then previous generations. Shockingly the General Social Survey, a project based at
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Read MoreMillennials are known for creating “friends with benefits” and because of this many would assume that they are more promiscuous then previous generations. Shockingly the General Social Survey, a project based at the University of Chicago, discovered that these...
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This post was very interesting to me, I had always assumed that our generation was indeed more promiscuous than my parents’. I guess that my parents just leave out all the bad things they did when recounting their childhoods. I wonder what the reason for the discrepancy between the generations is.
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Tess commented on the post, I walk slowly to go further.
Dear Rocensky,
I really like your six word memoir. It is so interesting to hear about different cultures and to see the similarities and differences. Its very inspiring to see your positive outlook on your new life in America. I think your closing statement was wonderful, “no one has the right to punish or condemn someone because he does not like…Read More -
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Tess commented on the post, The Power of Siblings
Hi Beth,
I have three siblings and I think all of the points you made in your post are very applicable to my own life. As a middle child I think I can strongly identify with the “stereotypical” characteristics of a middle child. I think the quote “middle children often get the reputation of being left out… however, they benefit from the…Read More -
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Tess commented on the post, Learning for your life
Hi Makenna,
I think everyone can relate to your post in some way. I think until people are able to accept us we must learn to accept ourselves. Once we figure out who we are as individuals and gain confidence it becomes easier to meet new people and establish friendships. I think this part in your essay, “you are strong and in the world we live in…Read More -
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Tess commented on the post, Kneel Or Not To Kneel
Sevin, I think you have written a very interesting piece that adequately highlights one of the most heated debates in US politics right now. As Americans we are given the right to protest which is currently being demonstrated by NFL players. What they are fighting for is equality and unity, which is something I think more people should be rallying…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, How Will Utah's Political Views Change Over Time?
Sofia, I think your article is highlighting something very interesting that is rarely discussed in the local media. However, while Salt Lake City is becoming generally more liberal, is it changing Utah as a whole? I think while Salt Lake City is changing in demographics and newer generations are straying away from the traditional views of the LDS…Read More
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Having a twin seems like something very beneficial. From the time you’re born you have an ally, someone to support and influence the decisions you make. Yet are all of these preconceived ideas really accurate? H
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Tess commented on the post, What Do We Stand For?
Hi Daniel! This is a really great post and I think it highlights topics that are widely discussed in the media today. I think America was founded on the basis of being just and equal, and I think it’s something most Americans would consider themselves to be. However, I think that total equality is not something that we have yet to achieve and I…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, The Price of Happiness
This was a very eye-opening post Caleigh. I think you discussed a topic that most of society is too scared to address, and I am very impressed with the manner in which you did this. I think you gave a lot of accurate information that was backed up by statistics and resources. However, I wish you would elaborate or explain more on the statistics.…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Women in Technology
Hi Valeria, I think you’ve chosen a very interesting topic for your research paper. In my opinion STEM programs are heavily male oriented and the jobs involving engineering in generally associated with boys. I think you have a strong thesis statement, I would rate it a level 3 almost a level 4 according to the rubric you’ve provided. I think if…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, The Ocean is Filled with Trash
Hi Darrtell, I think you’ve chosen a very intriguing topic for your research paper that is currently being explored by so many other scientists and environmental activists around the world. I agree that humans are the cause for the increasing amount of trash and environmental decay happening around the world. I think this could be really…Read More
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Tess commented on the post, Racism & Profiling
Hi Josh, I think this post really sheds some positive light on such a negative topic in today’s world. Racism and the discrimination is largely focused on in the media and on the news, especially after Charlottesville and the removal of many Confederate statues throughout the United States. I think your opinions and overall message in your post is…Read More
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In the past few months there has been a lot of discussion surrounding our President, and if he will be impeached. However, very few people, know the process and requirements for an elected official to be
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Tess, it seems like if gender equality hasn’t really changed in the past thousand years it will never change. I find this somewhat upsetting, but we have made major progress over the past few decades. I did not know that there was a specific name for the idea of the hegemonic myth and this is something that has not seemed to change very much over the past few decades. Overcoming stereotypes is very difficult. I am very curious to know if you chose to write about this because you have a twin brother and you have been raised slightly differently than him? I must admit that I succumb to the myth and I do let males take dominance in just about every aspect of my life. I think a big reason I am a part of this myth is because I am involved in a sport in which males are much more skilled than most women, so I have naturally let that idea creep into my life. I have been raised in a family with four girls and one guy, so you would think that this would not have been the case with me. Well, I guess not… I found some information as to why men are more dominant, mainly focusing on the differences between the male brain and the female brain, and I think it would be great if you included this information in your research essay. Thank you for this interesting research, and good luck with your paper!
https://www.netnanny.com/learn-center/article/165/