Humanities
Final Humanities Essay
Death Penalty
TEA Paragraphs
I support the Death Penalty. I support because, if you kill somebody then you should have the same outcome that they have. You also have to consider the moral dignities of society and the prisoner, it is going to require that “a life be taken for a life” (class notes 10/21/14). This is “Retribution” meaning that it is “An eye for an eye” (class notes 10/22/14). Maldistribution is not unjust for the guilty. People are going to feel sympathy for the killer as well so they're going to take them from their life so the guilt of what they did does not overtake them. This is why I support the Death Penalty.
The position that supports the Death Penalty is right. They are in the right position because when the Death Penalty is enforced it gives the victims family a sense of “comfort”. It gives society and the prisoner a requirement that a life be taken for a life, in order to have moral dignity. The judge who decides the sentence may have sympathy as well, for the defendant and give the death penalty so they do not have to deal with the guilt and shame. When people support the death penalty it gives them a sense of safety. This is why the position that supports the Death Penalty is right.
Now I am going to tell you why I DO NOT support the death penalty. I do not support the death penalty because it is “unjust” (class notes 10/22/14). It is brutalizing society (The death penalty prevents future murders: Disagree, 10/21/14). It is “brutalizing” society because it has a negative effect on society and that it actually encourages/increases the likeliness of murder. The death penalty is a deterrent, meaning that the life of a murderers is intrinsically (naturally) less than the life of a victims(Defense of the Death Penalty Article, 10/22/14). This is why I DO NOT support the death penalty.
The position that supports the death penalty is wrong. They are wrong because, it is unjust to only repay the killer with death, but not to repay other crimes with that respective offense either. It is also innocent guards that are being forced to kill somebody (class notes, 10/22/14). It is not right to have vengeful emotions while deciding a sentence either, it does not equal “justice”. There is also the chance of executing an innocent person. It is not worth the death penalty (class notes, 10/22/14). This is why the position that supports the death penalty is wrong
I support the Death Penalty. I support because, if you kill somebody then you should have the same outcome that they have. You also have to consider the moral dignities of society and the prisoner, it is going to require that “a life be taken for a life” (class notes 10/21/14). This is “Retribution” meaning that it is “An eye for an eye” (class notes 10/22/14). Maldistribution is not unjust for the guilty. People are going to feel sympathy for the killer as well so they're going to take them from their life so the guilt of what they did does not overtake them. This is why I support the Death Penalty.
The position that supports the Death Penalty is right. They are in the right position because when the Death Penalty is enforced it gives the victims family a sense of “comfort”. It gives society and the prisoner a requirement that a life be taken for a life, in order to have moral dignity. The judge who decides the sentence may have sympathy as well, for the defendant and give the death penalty so they do not have to deal with the guilt and shame. When people support the death penalty it gives them a sense of safety. This is why the position that supports the Death Penalty is right.
Now I am going to tell you why I DO NOT support the death penalty. I do not support the death penalty because it is “unjust” (class notes 10/22/14). It is brutalizing society (The death penalty prevents future murders: Disagree, 10/21/14). It is “brutalizing” society because it has a negative effect on society and that it actually encourages/increases the likeliness of murder. The death penalty is a deterrent, meaning that the life of a murderers is intrinsically (naturally) less than the life of a victims(Defense of the Death Penalty Article, 10/22/14). This is why I DO NOT support the death penalty.
The position that supports the death penalty is wrong. They are wrong because, it is unjust to only repay the killer with death, but not to repay other crimes with that respective offense either. It is also innocent guards that are being forced to kill somebody (class notes, 10/22/14). It is not right to have vengeful emotions while deciding a sentence either, it does not equal “justice”. There is also the chance of executing an innocent person. It is not worth the death penalty (class notes, 10/22/14). This is why the position that supports the death penalty is wrong
Interview on "Justice"
1. "What people who you know closely from your first socialization have taught you the difference between right and wrong? Give a specific example from your life of a time when we're taught that something was wrong or right to do.” (Ben M.)
“My mom taught me that if something is not yours and you take it, it is considered stealing and if it is not returned there are going to be consequences. An example being that as a baby we went into the store and I took some candy without my mom noticing and she made me go back in and return it.”
“My grandpa taught me that you don’t have to be a man to fix something that is broken so that has taught me to do right things, I don’t know. How would I phrase that? Gender is not key in doing the right or wrong thing which is I guess the right thing he did in teaching me.” (McKayla L.)
2. "What institutions have taught you when something was right or wrong? Give a specific example from your life” (Ben M.)
“Well I was in the second grade and we talk a field trip to the fire station and while I was there one of the fireman gave us a speech about how when we something wrong talk to an adult or call 911 which has taught me to do the right thing when something is wrong.” (McKayla L.)
3. "What are the reasons why you support or oppose the death penalty?” (Ben M.)
“I support the death penalty because of someone has done something wrong then they should be punished. I also understand that the death penalty is considered a ‘cop-out’ but they should be punished if they committed murder or manslaughter by the death penalty instead of living off of taxpayer money.” (McKayla L.)
4. Now, for each reason--list any of the influences (whether people, institutions, media, your own experiences, etc) that influence that reason why you support the death penalty. (Ben M.)
“I support the death penalty because when I lived in New Mexico, my friend's grandfather was killed in a hit and run. When the time came around for the person’s trial he was only sentenced to 10 years in prison. My friend's family was not able to get all of this information so they got it through the news and social media.” (Mckayla L.)
1. "What people who you know closely from your first socialization have taught you the difference between right and wrong? Give a specific example from your life of a time when we're taught that something was wrong or right to do.” (Ben M.)
“My mom taught me that if something is not yours and you take it, it is considered stealing and if it is not returned there are going to be consequences. An example being that as a baby we went into the store and I took some candy without my mom noticing and she made me go back in and return it.”
“My grandpa taught me that you don’t have to be a man to fix something that is broken so that has taught me to do right things, I don’t know. How would I phrase that? Gender is not key in doing the right or wrong thing which is I guess the right thing he did in teaching me.” (McKayla L.)
2. "What institutions have taught you when something was right or wrong? Give a specific example from your life” (Ben M.)
“Well I was in the second grade and we talk a field trip to the fire station and while I was there one of the fireman gave us a speech about how when we something wrong talk to an adult or call 911 which has taught me to do the right thing when something is wrong.” (McKayla L.)
3. "What are the reasons why you support or oppose the death penalty?” (Ben M.)
“I support the death penalty because of someone has done something wrong then they should be punished. I also understand that the death penalty is considered a ‘cop-out’ but they should be punished if they committed murder or manslaughter by the death penalty instead of living off of taxpayer money.” (McKayla L.)
4. Now, for each reason--list any of the influences (whether people, institutions, media, your own experiences, etc) that influence that reason why you support the death penalty. (Ben M.)
“I support the death penalty because when I lived in New Mexico, my friend's grandfather was killed in a hit and run. When the time came around for the person’s trial he was only sentenced to 10 years in prison. My friend's family was not able to get all of this information so they got it through the news and social media.” (Mckayla L.)
Justice Thesis
I believe that the death penalty is just because I believe that if someone has done something “wrong” than they should pay the price.
Paragraph 1:
The people that socialized me were my mom and grandpa. My mom taught me that if something is not your and you take it, it is considered stealing and if it is not returned there are going to be consequences. An example being that as a baby we went into the store and I took some candy without my mom noticing and she made me go back in and return it.”
My grandpa taught me that you don’t have to be a dude to fix something that is broken so that has taught me to do right things, I don’t know. How would I phrase that? Gender is not key in doing the right or wrong thing which is I guess the right thing he did in teaching me.
Paragraph 2:
The institutions that socialized me were, the news and social media. I support the death penalty because when I lived in New Mexico, my friend’s grandfather was killed in a hit and run. When the time came around for the person’s trial he was only sentenced to 10 years in prison. My friend’s family was not able to get all of this information so they got it through the news and social media.
I believe that the death penalty is just because I believe that if someone has done something “wrong” than they should pay the price.
Paragraph 1:
The people that socialized me were my mom and grandpa. My mom taught me that if something is not your and you take it, it is considered stealing and if it is not returned there are going to be consequences. An example being that as a baby we went into the store and I took some candy without my mom noticing and she made me go back in and return it.”
My grandpa taught me that you don’t have to be a dude to fix something that is broken so that has taught me to do right things, I don’t know. How would I phrase that? Gender is not key in doing the right or wrong thing which is I guess the right thing he did in teaching me.
Paragraph 2:
The institutions that socialized me were, the news and social media. I support the death penalty because when I lived in New Mexico, my friend’s grandfather was killed in a hit and run. When the time came around for the person’s trial he was only sentenced to 10 years in prison. My friend’s family was not able to get all of this information so they got it through the news and social media.
Death Penalty Reflection
“What is your position on the death penalty? Why has your position on the death penalty changed or remained the same over this week?”
I DO NOT support the death penalty. I do not support the death penalty because it is “unjust” (class notes 10/22/14). It is brutalizing society (The death penalty prevents future murders: Disagree, 10/21/14). It is “brutalizing” society because it has a negative effect on society and that it actually encourages/increases the likeliness of murder. The death penalty is a deterrent, meaning that the life of a murderers is intrinsically (naturally) less than the life of a victims(Defense of the Death Penalty Article, 10/22/14). This is why I DO NOT support the death penalty. My position has change on the death penalty because in the beginning of this project I thought that supporting the death penalty was the right thing. However now I know that that is wrong. The position that supports the death penalty is wrong. They are wrong because, it is unjust to only repay the killer with death, but not to repay other crimes with that respective offense either. It is also innocent guards that are being forced to kill somebody (class notes, 10/22/14). It is not right to have vengeful emotions while deciding a sentence either, it does not equal “justice”. There is also the chance of executing an innocent person. It is not worth the death penalty (class notes, 10/22/14). This is why I have changed my position on the death penalty over this week.
“What were the comments made in this discussion that most stand out to you? What will you take from this class moving forward as you discuss controversial topics in a group?”
Some of the comments that really stood out to me in the Socratic seminar were when the people that were “for” the death penalty would say that it is the same as saying “An eye for an eye”. This is a very contradictory statement. I could easily ask “why kill the killer? and not rape the rapist?”. I believe that every person in this world has a purpose. Although they did take someones life it is not “just” to take their as well.
I DO NOT support the death penalty. I do not support the death penalty because it is “unjust” (class notes 10/22/14). It is brutalizing society (The death penalty prevents future murders: Disagree, 10/21/14). It is “brutalizing” society because it has a negative effect on society and that it actually encourages/increases the likeliness of murder. The death penalty is a deterrent, meaning that the life of a murderers is intrinsically (naturally) less than the life of a victims(Defense of the Death Penalty Article, 10/22/14). This is why I DO NOT support the death penalty. My position has change on the death penalty because in the beginning of this project I thought that supporting the death penalty was the right thing. However now I know that that is wrong. The position that supports the death penalty is wrong. They are wrong because, it is unjust to only repay the killer with death, but not to repay other crimes with that respective offense either. It is also innocent guards that are being forced to kill somebody (class notes, 10/22/14). It is not right to have vengeful emotions while deciding a sentence either, it does not equal “justice”. There is also the chance of executing an innocent person. It is not worth the death penalty (class notes, 10/22/14). This is why I have changed my position on the death penalty over this week.
“What were the comments made in this discussion that most stand out to you? What will you take from this class moving forward as you discuss controversial topics in a group?”
Some of the comments that really stood out to me in the Socratic seminar were when the people that were “for” the death penalty would say that it is the same as saying “An eye for an eye”. This is a very contradictory statement. I could easily ask “why kill the killer? and not rape the rapist?”. I believe that every person in this world has a purpose. Although they did take someones life it is not “just” to take their as well.
Mask Essay
“What are you thinking?!” my mom asked when I told her that I wanted to try barrel racing this past year. I had been wanting to try it for awhile and when I had finally decided to try. I felt this rush and excitement. Like a bird flying for the first time being free and alive. I felt like I could conquer anything, I tried. I grew up listening to people say Native americans can’t do certain things i.e. barrel racing. I moved up to Durango,Colorado not knowing anybody besides my uncle and it was a really a drastic change. Being in Durango there were a few people that were “rude” at restaurants, movie theaters, and other public places. I was treated this way because I am a Native American girl. I have been both positively and negatively socialized as a Native American girl.
Socialization is the process or cycle in which we are all socialized either positively and/or negatively by society. There is “The Beginning” which is when you are an innocent and “pure” baby. Then comes “First socialization”. First socialization refers to when we are first socialized and “shaped” by the people we care for and trust the most. We see most of these people as a type of “role model”, while growing up and so we usually and unconsciously conform to their beliefs. Next is “Institutional and Cultural Socialization”. Institutional and cultural socialization is basically where you go to school, who you hang out with, and what you observe. It is what “helps” to show you who you look up to and look down on. It is where you are taught that not all rules, roles and assumptions are “fair”. This is also how and where we learn about the biased messages and the stereotypes. After is “Enforcements”, enforcements is when a person does not fit the “norm” in the group they are with. Basically it is when you are either “rewarded” or “punished”. For either fitting in or not fitting in to the “norm”. Whether you grow or are crushed by society. “Results”, they are about inequality. When we think of results, we are reinforcing stereotypes. We usually act out when we think about how “bad” society is. It is where society either helps lift you up or brings you down. this is all depending on your own actions. Lastly is “Direction for change”. This is when you realize that you want to either stick to the social norms or break away and be your own person. Most people will not do anything to stop the cycle.Our silence is what makes us think its “okay” because our silence is just consent to what is happening. I also understand that it can be frightening to try and change something so large.
I have been negatively socialized as a girl. Living in today’s society there are expectations that are set for all females to meet. Girls are constantly fighting to be “perfect”. This is all taught to us by, parents, television, social media, and it is all stuck in our heads! Girls are given “baby dolls” to care for and kitchen sets as a young girl. In a Fisher Price commercial showing doll houses. It shows two young girls playing with the house,but it does not show any boys playing with it. This may not seem all that bad but, automatically and unknowingly it is “programed” into girls that we are supposed to stay home and not be working and that boys are supposed to be out of the house and working.
In movies,songs,culture,religion,work,politics,and many others women have been degraded. In songs like “Wiggle” by the hit artist Jason DeRulo. It openly and obscenely speaks negatively about how a female’s butt should look and appeal. In movies, a lady is seen as a having a “weak nature”. An example being the movie “Precious”. In the movie, in one of the scenes, after having a really bad fight with her mother whom is abusive and portrays that she does not care about her daughter. Precious, the main character leaves, but not after trying to get some money from her mom for food. After failing at getting any money, she walks to a fast food chicken shop on her way to school. She walks in, orders, and after receiving the “basket of chicken” she runs out the door without paying and is yelled at and is called a “big bitch”. She is a young African American mother that is put into situations that are degrading towards her race and gender. The list can go on and on with how much degradation women have to overcome in todays society. This is how I have been negatively socialized as a girl.
I have been negatively socialized as a Native American. Once in middle school, we had a substitute teacher in geometry. She automatically assumed I was in the wrong classroom. I walked into class. As a stereotype, people believe that Native Americans can and are not supposed to be “smart”. As I sat down she said “excuse me but I don’t think you're in this class”. It was not a question either, she basically told me to get out. Did you know that “ Native American students comprise less than 1 percent of students in the U.S. public school system”?
As native americans living in a society where you're judged and stereotyped no matter your race. It is still not fair to be using the outdated stereotypes, which perpetuates racism against Native Americans.
I have been positively socialized as being a Native American girl. I am full blooded Navajo. This is a tribe that is progressively losing a sacred culture. When I go to visit my great grandmother, who is fluent in the Navajo language and does not speak english it helps that I know some Navajo. This is because at home I was constantly spoken to in Navajo which has been a positive influence in helping me stay connected to my elders and my culture. There are many different and influential ceremonies in the Navajo culture that help to heal and open our spiritual connections. In the Navajo culture we have a ceremony for young women. It is traditionally called a Kinaalda. That can be translated to a coming of age or puberty ceremony. It is a four day ceremony that has different task for the young girl to complete. On the first day she has to have her hair combed by a female relative such as an aunt or grandmother. She then has to be “moulded” this is done by a female relative as well. They are first going to stretch her, they rub her muscles, and joints so she is properly shaped. In unannounced intervals all women folk grind corn for the cake, that is baked on the third day. On the second day she runs for about a quarter mile out towards the east and back. Throughout the second day the materials needed for the cake is prepared and readied. On the third day she runs and grinds more corn again. She helps dig the pit where the cake is baked. After the pit is done they make the batter and mush and place it into the pit, where she will then bless it. Lastly,on the fourth day at dawn after the ceremony throughout the night is done she runs east while four songs are sung. Then she makes an offering to mother earth and father sky. She then does a “lifting” to any of the children in the hogan. This is basically when she places her hands behind each of their ears and successfully lifts them off the ground, to help them grow faster. Once everything has settled and is done she goes around thanking people and gives them “gifts”. The gifts are usually given to people that helped. The cake is handed out at this time as well to everyone. It takes a lot of physical,emotional,spiritual,and disciplinary endurance for all ceremonies. There are many different ceremonies in the Navajo culture that help to heal and open our spiritual connections.This is how I have been socialized positively being a native american girl.
Being a girl is not all that bad either. As a girl we have some really great role models to look up to. An example being Ali Hewson and how she has become an inspiration to many females. Ali is an activist that lives in Ireland. She has participated in protests against nuclear reprocessing. She has been helping an organization called “ Chernobyl Children International “ since 1994. She has taken about ten trips to Belarus. While there she has driven ambulances with medical supplies in them to help, those from Chernobyl, with disabilities. She has done all of this despite the fact that it could severely affect her health. The fact that she has done this and more with her life is an inspiration and shows that women can do amazing things. This is how I have been socialized positively being a girl.
Since I’ve told my mom about trying barrel racing my life has changed. I now understand more about my socialization in society by being a Native American girl. Yeah, I have learned a lot more about myself and the world we live in by learning about the cycle of socialization. I now know that I can fly free like a bird anywhere I am because I have the power to change what goes on in my life. I can start helping others. I can start creating positive cycles of socialization and still know that I can fly! This is how I have been both positively and negatively socialized by being a Native American girl.
Socialization is the process or cycle in which we are all socialized either positively and/or negatively by society. There is “The Beginning” which is when you are an innocent and “pure” baby. Then comes “First socialization”. First socialization refers to when we are first socialized and “shaped” by the people we care for and trust the most. We see most of these people as a type of “role model”, while growing up and so we usually and unconsciously conform to their beliefs. Next is “Institutional and Cultural Socialization”. Institutional and cultural socialization is basically where you go to school, who you hang out with, and what you observe. It is what “helps” to show you who you look up to and look down on. It is where you are taught that not all rules, roles and assumptions are “fair”. This is also how and where we learn about the biased messages and the stereotypes. After is “Enforcements”, enforcements is when a person does not fit the “norm” in the group they are with. Basically it is when you are either “rewarded” or “punished”. For either fitting in or not fitting in to the “norm”. Whether you grow or are crushed by society. “Results”, they are about inequality. When we think of results, we are reinforcing stereotypes. We usually act out when we think about how “bad” society is. It is where society either helps lift you up or brings you down. this is all depending on your own actions. Lastly is “Direction for change”. This is when you realize that you want to either stick to the social norms or break away and be your own person. Most people will not do anything to stop the cycle.Our silence is what makes us think its “okay” because our silence is just consent to what is happening. I also understand that it can be frightening to try and change something so large.
I have been negatively socialized as a girl. Living in today’s society there are expectations that are set for all females to meet. Girls are constantly fighting to be “perfect”. This is all taught to us by, parents, television, social media, and it is all stuck in our heads! Girls are given “baby dolls” to care for and kitchen sets as a young girl. In a Fisher Price commercial showing doll houses. It shows two young girls playing with the house,but it does not show any boys playing with it. This may not seem all that bad but, automatically and unknowingly it is “programed” into girls that we are supposed to stay home and not be working and that boys are supposed to be out of the house and working.
In movies,songs,culture,religion,work,politics,and many others women have been degraded. In songs like “Wiggle” by the hit artist Jason DeRulo. It openly and obscenely speaks negatively about how a female’s butt should look and appeal. In movies, a lady is seen as a having a “weak nature”. An example being the movie “Precious”. In the movie, in one of the scenes, after having a really bad fight with her mother whom is abusive and portrays that she does not care about her daughter. Precious, the main character leaves, but not after trying to get some money from her mom for food. After failing at getting any money, she walks to a fast food chicken shop on her way to school. She walks in, orders, and after receiving the “basket of chicken” she runs out the door without paying and is yelled at and is called a “big bitch”. She is a young African American mother that is put into situations that are degrading towards her race and gender. The list can go on and on with how much degradation women have to overcome in todays society. This is how I have been negatively socialized as a girl.
I have been negatively socialized as a Native American. Once in middle school, we had a substitute teacher in geometry. She automatically assumed I was in the wrong classroom. I walked into class. As a stereotype, people believe that Native Americans can and are not supposed to be “smart”. As I sat down she said “excuse me but I don’t think you're in this class”. It was not a question either, she basically told me to get out. Did you know that “ Native American students comprise less than 1 percent of students in the U.S. public school system”?
As native americans living in a society where you're judged and stereotyped no matter your race. It is still not fair to be using the outdated stereotypes, which perpetuates racism against Native Americans.
I have been positively socialized as being a Native American girl. I am full blooded Navajo. This is a tribe that is progressively losing a sacred culture. When I go to visit my great grandmother, who is fluent in the Navajo language and does not speak english it helps that I know some Navajo. This is because at home I was constantly spoken to in Navajo which has been a positive influence in helping me stay connected to my elders and my culture. There are many different and influential ceremonies in the Navajo culture that help to heal and open our spiritual connections. In the Navajo culture we have a ceremony for young women. It is traditionally called a Kinaalda. That can be translated to a coming of age or puberty ceremony. It is a four day ceremony that has different task for the young girl to complete. On the first day she has to have her hair combed by a female relative such as an aunt or grandmother. She then has to be “moulded” this is done by a female relative as well. They are first going to stretch her, they rub her muscles, and joints so she is properly shaped. In unannounced intervals all women folk grind corn for the cake, that is baked on the third day. On the second day she runs for about a quarter mile out towards the east and back. Throughout the second day the materials needed for the cake is prepared and readied. On the third day she runs and grinds more corn again. She helps dig the pit where the cake is baked. After the pit is done they make the batter and mush and place it into the pit, where she will then bless it. Lastly,on the fourth day at dawn after the ceremony throughout the night is done she runs east while four songs are sung. Then she makes an offering to mother earth and father sky. She then does a “lifting” to any of the children in the hogan. This is basically when she places her hands behind each of their ears and successfully lifts them off the ground, to help them grow faster. Once everything has settled and is done she goes around thanking people and gives them “gifts”. The gifts are usually given to people that helped. The cake is handed out at this time as well to everyone. It takes a lot of physical,emotional,spiritual,and disciplinary endurance for all ceremonies. There are many different ceremonies in the Navajo culture that help to heal and open our spiritual connections.This is how I have been socialized positively being a native american girl.
Being a girl is not all that bad either. As a girl we have some really great role models to look up to. An example being Ali Hewson and how she has become an inspiration to many females. Ali is an activist that lives in Ireland. She has participated in protests against nuclear reprocessing. She has been helping an organization called “ Chernobyl Children International “ since 1994. She has taken about ten trips to Belarus. While there she has driven ambulances with medical supplies in them to help, those from Chernobyl, with disabilities. She has done all of this despite the fact that it could severely affect her health. The fact that she has done this and more with her life is an inspiration and shows that women can do amazing things. This is how I have been socialized positively being a girl.
Since I’ve told my mom about trying barrel racing my life has changed. I now understand more about my socialization in society by being a Native American girl. Yeah, I have learned a lot more about myself and the world we live in by learning about the cycle of socialization. I now know that I can fly free like a bird anywhere I am because I have the power to change what goes on in my life. I can start helping others. I can start creating positive cycles of socialization and still know that I can fly! This is how I have been both positively and negatively socialized by being a Native American girl.
Artist Statement
The first thing that I painted or drew onto my mask was a handprint of four different colors. In the native american culture we have the medicine wheel. This wheel is interpreted to represent your spiritual being. It helps you stay connected to your traditions and your health. The colors that I used were white, yellow, red, and black. The white color represents the direction north. Cedar is also represented by the color white. The color yellow is represented by the direction east it is also represented by the tobacco plant. The color red is represented by the sweetgrass plant and the direction south. Lastly the color black is represented by the north direction and the sage plant. All four of these directions and plants are sacred to the native american culture. The plants are used to pray to our holy people and in traditional ceremonies. The four directions or mountains are “portals” they are represented by Mt. Blanca, Blanca Peak, Mt. Taylor, and the San Francisco Peaks. The flowers on my mask represent how I have been both positively and negatively socialized being a girl. It shows how even when society knocks you down, you can and will find a way to grow back stronger and continue to grow. The birds represent the metaphor that I used in my essay. It shows that I know not that I have the ability to control where I go and what I do. Overall I have been socialized both positively and negatively by being a Native American girl. |
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Mask Project Reflection
Question 1.
“What is socialization and how does it affect your life and our society?”
Socialization is the process or cycle in which we are all socialized either positively and/or negatively by society. The Beginning, is what comes first, it is when you are an innocent and “pure” baby. Then comes First Socialization, this refers to when we are first socialized and “shaped” by the people we care for and trust the most .Institutional and Cultural Socialization is next, this is basically, where you go to school, who you hang out with, and what you observe. It is what “helps” to show you who you look up to and look down on. Its where you are taught that not all rules, roles and assumptions are “fair”. Next is Enforcements, this is basically when you are either “rewarded” or “punished”. For either fitting in or not fitting in to the “norm”. After, is Results. Results are when society either helps lift you up or brings you down. this is all depending on your own actions. Lastly is “Direction for change”. This is when you realize that you want to either stick to the social norms or break away
Question 2.
“Describe the project as if someone who’s never been to Animas wants to know what you did. Explain the essay and explain how your mask represents your essay”
In my essay I talk about how I have been both positively and negatively socialized by being a Native American girl. On my mask I put a handprint with four different colors. It covers about half of my “face”.The first thing that I painted or drew onto my mask was a handprint of four different colors. In the native american culture we have the medicine wheel. This wheel is interpreted to represent your spiritual being. It helps you stay connected to your traditions and your health. The colors that I used were white, yellow, red, and black. The white color represents the direction north. Cedar is also represented by the color white. The color yellow is represented by the direction east it is also represented by the tobacco plant. The color red is represented by the sweetgrass plant and the direction south. Lastly the color black is represented by the north direction and the sage plant. All four of these directions and plants are sacred to the native american culture. The plants are used to pray to our holy people and in traditional ceremonies. The four directions or mountains are “portals” they are represented by Mt. Blanca, Blanca Peak, Mt. Taylor, and the San Francisco Peaks. Overall I have been socialized both positively and negatively by being a Native American girl. On there as well I put flowers. These flowers represent how I have been socialized as a girl. It represents how society can bring you down again and again but you still can find a way to “bloom” and grow back. The last thing that I painted onto the mask was birds. The birds represent how when you take the first step to “break” from socialization. You feel like a bird flying for the first time being free and alive.
Question 3.
“Describe the process we went through as a class in writing our essays. What important ideas and techniques did you learn?
As a class we spent days going over how sociology affects us all. We also spent time trying our best to understand the cycle of socialization. One thing or technique that really stuck with me throughout writing this essay was that even if we don't know it we are all being socialized in some way by someone.
Question 4.
“Describe what you are proud of so far in your first year at Animas as a student and a person, and what you are looking to improve upon. This can be something inside or outside of Humanities class.”
So far this year in my first year at Animas, I have definitely improved in my advocacy. I have developed a strong teacher relationship in most of my classes, I feel like I can talk to them and they would understand. I am looking forward to improve on my persistence in my classes.
“What is socialization and how does it affect your life and our society?”
Socialization is the process or cycle in which we are all socialized either positively and/or negatively by society. The Beginning, is what comes first, it is when you are an innocent and “pure” baby. Then comes First Socialization, this refers to when we are first socialized and “shaped” by the people we care for and trust the most .Institutional and Cultural Socialization is next, this is basically, where you go to school, who you hang out with, and what you observe. It is what “helps” to show you who you look up to and look down on. Its where you are taught that not all rules, roles and assumptions are “fair”. Next is Enforcements, this is basically when you are either “rewarded” or “punished”. For either fitting in or not fitting in to the “norm”. After, is Results. Results are when society either helps lift you up or brings you down. this is all depending on your own actions. Lastly is “Direction for change”. This is when you realize that you want to either stick to the social norms or break away
Question 2.
“Describe the project as if someone who’s never been to Animas wants to know what you did. Explain the essay and explain how your mask represents your essay”
In my essay I talk about how I have been both positively and negatively socialized by being a Native American girl. On my mask I put a handprint with four different colors. It covers about half of my “face”.The first thing that I painted or drew onto my mask was a handprint of four different colors. In the native american culture we have the medicine wheel. This wheel is interpreted to represent your spiritual being. It helps you stay connected to your traditions and your health. The colors that I used were white, yellow, red, and black. The white color represents the direction north. Cedar is also represented by the color white. The color yellow is represented by the direction east it is also represented by the tobacco plant. The color red is represented by the sweetgrass plant and the direction south. Lastly the color black is represented by the north direction and the sage plant. All four of these directions and plants are sacred to the native american culture. The plants are used to pray to our holy people and in traditional ceremonies. The four directions or mountains are “portals” they are represented by Mt. Blanca, Blanca Peak, Mt. Taylor, and the San Francisco Peaks. Overall I have been socialized both positively and negatively by being a Native American girl. On there as well I put flowers. These flowers represent how I have been socialized as a girl. It represents how society can bring you down again and again but you still can find a way to “bloom” and grow back. The last thing that I painted onto the mask was birds. The birds represent how when you take the first step to “break” from socialization. You feel like a bird flying for the first time being free and alive.
Question 3.
“Describe the process we went through as a class in writing our essays. What important ideas and techniques did you learn?
As a class we spent days going over how sociology affects us all. We also spent time trying our best to understand the cycle of socialization. One thing or technique that really stuck with me throughout writing this essay was that even if we don't know it we are all being socialized in some way by someone.
Question 4.
“Describe what you are proud of so far in your first year at Animas as a student and a person, and what you are looking to improve upon. This can be something inside or outside of Humanities class.”
So far this year in my first year at Animas, I have definitely improved in my advocacy. I have developed a strong teacher relationship in most of my classes, I feel like I can talk to them and they would understand. I am looking forward to improve on my persistence in my classes.