- In her research she analyzed how semiotic elements of speech, bodily practice and symbolic exchanges that are employed to signal social affiliation, coming together to form styles- specifically the Nortena/ Surena gang girl styles of Northern California. - Her work has analyzed the connection of language behavior and other symbolic practices (the semiotics of the body and the circulation of material artifacts) with larger social processes of hemispheric localism, nationalism, racial/ethnic consciousness and gender identity. - Hence, she looked into the ways in which the girls in their communities of practice come to create styles that indexed complex, ideology-based identities, what the elements of material, linguistic and interactional practice that entered into their bricolage of style, as well as what roles did phonetic and low-level discourse phenomena play in the definition of styles. - Homegirls has linked material practices to the analysis of micro-level language patterning that locates each participant within broader communities of practice. Key Terms: Mock Spanish- Jane Hill’s concept of Mock Spanish is a type of language use that participates in a system of semantic derogation whereby whiteness is elevated and Latinos are derogated by the inappropriate use of elements from Spanish Research methods used by the author: She indicates that her work is drawn from ethnography conducted from 1993 to 1997 in a Silicon Valley, California high school and its surrounding
At the end of Curley’s Wife’s life, Steinbeck presents her in a way that makes us feel sympathy for her. She is described as ‘sweet and young’ in her death. The use of the word ‘young’ reminds us that was quite healthy and youthful and that her life had just begun. This creates a powerful contrast because death is ugly and evil and Curley’s Wife is pretty and young. It makes the reader visualize Curley’s Wife in a new light and realize that she maybe did not deserve this outcome and deserved a second chance.
In addition, a concept is a word or label used to explain a phenomenon or a group of phenomenon (Melies, 1991). In order to improve, manage and support woman during childbirth, midwives and obstetricians are required to understand the concept of labor pain. Current uses of the concept This concept analysis begins by exploring the meaning of the words “labor” and “pain” separately; then “labor pain” is explored as a whole concept. Meaning of “labor” In Latin, the word labor means "a troublesome effort or suffering." Parturition is another term for "labor."
It asked all the questions about what things influenced their decision such as age, income, employment status, and social conditions. One of the things that was alarming to me was the fact that these young women for the majority believed that breast feeding prevents pregnancy. This would lead me to believe that the results could be inadequate because of lack of education and understanding. How much do these girls really understand the benefits of breast feeding versus bottle feeding? I would like to have conducted a more in depth discussion with these girls about the benefits of breast feeding versus bottle feeding and educate them on the pros and cons and then do a study to see how many would breast or bottle feed.
Women did not usually participate in political issues, however many were asked to voice their opinion when the taxing of sugar and stamps occurred. When voice their opinions they still must be careful of their words. For example to a letter to her friend, Charity Clark wrote, “she feared, she wrote that her discussion of politics would destroy the ‘Idea you have of [my] female softness’” (Berkin 17) In order for many so save their genteel appeal, women suppressed their thoughts. Ironic how women were asked to speak up and support their cause and when done, there may have been a change they would be judged. Women often
Community based programs are one way to tackle issues facing communities, that if not properly addressed will only worsen. A program that will teach general trade working skills, as well as provide prenatal and preventive healthcare services offered through a local free clinic or community center will not only prove beneficial, but will also reduce the number of vulnerable mothers and can help to open doors for mothers leading them and their children to a brighter and healthier future. Women without the proper resources become vulnerable the moment they become pregnant. Vulnerable mothers place themselves and the baby in harm’s way from the time of conception. Vulnerable is defined as being without adequate protection, being susceptible or open to physical or emotional harm physically or psychologically weak, unable to resist illness, debility, or failure.
Mrs. Turpin considers herself morally superior to others by being a “lady,” and she judges people on their appearance before she even knows them. The grandmother in “Revelation” is very self-centered and judgmental. She likes to label people as “good” or “bad” according to their social status. Both Stories by O’Connor are intended to portray a spiritual grace that is passed from one person to another in a life changing way. Mrs. Turpin and the Grandmother both struggle to grasp this grace; but eventually have no choice but to accept it.
It is in this chapter that Kaplan reveals her knowledge of and experience with art psychotherapy, but it seems to this writer that she also reveals her ambivalence regarding her professional identity. Does she want to help people "make special" (Dissanayake, 1992) via art-oriented activities and enhance their lives (p. 58), or help people work through cognitive and emotional deficits through art? She has also suggested that developing an "art-based theory" (p. 105) instead of one based on psychotherapeutic constructs will possibly resolve the age old debate between art as therapy and art in therapy. I thought this debate had long ago dissolved. For me, the thrust as an educator and practitioner was to know and to teach both approaches, and to
The following contains portions of a press release from Childbirth Connection - Feb.16, 2011 Overall, women who received supportive care from a companion throughout labor were less likely than women without such support to have a cesarean section, use narcotics or use regional pain medication such as epidural analgesia, to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps, and to rate their childbirth experience poorly. Continuous support shortened labor and increased the likelihood of having a “spontaneous” birth with neither cesarean nor vacuum extraction nor forceps. These findings have been proven through research. It has been found that when women find and work with doulas they have shorter labors, a reduced need for pain medications, and a lower chance of having a C-Section (Klaus, Kennell and
In “Everyday Use”, Alice walker tells the story of a mother and her two daughters’ conflicting ideas about their identities and ancestry. She personifies the different sides of culture and heritage in the characters of Dee, Maggie and the Mother, each with its different qualities and philosophies in life. Mama is a simple, countrywoman that valued culture and heritage for its usefulness as well as its personal significance by living and doing simple things in life. She shows disdain for Dee’s materialistic connection to her heritage. Maggie is the shy, passive sister that is similar to mama in her simple way of life but remembers the meaning of her heritage.