Jackson (2006) argues that heterosexuality is a structuring institution in our society and that despite social changes, it continues to produce material inequalities and hierarchies. Critically explore this statement.
The Public Charge event would deal with health care policy, immigration, and presidential power. It also deals with Congress’s power to legislate (as you heard Rep. Judy Chu in the political action event, say she’s proposing a bill to the House to counteract Pres. Trump’s proposed action on Public Charge). Also, the town hall was like a community neighborhood way of getting local people involved.
What does the book cover? this is the summary part.)
2. Who is the author, what are his or her potential biases, and who is the intended audience
this is the background part.)
3. What are the major points that the author makes in the book? Please understand that
an author did not spend sometimes years to write a book, research a topic extensively,
gather opinions and stories, etc. just to hear himself or herself talk. She or he uses
arguments to persuade you, the reader, of something. In other words, it is unlikely to
be meaningless writing.
4. Do you think that the arguments and ideas presented in the book are correct? Do you
accept them? Why or why not? Specifically, does the author substantiate his or her
points satisfactorily with information, logic, examples, etc.?
5. Do the author’s ideas agree with your experience and knowledge?
6. If you have read material from other resources (news articles for the current event
assignment, for instance) on the same general topic, how does this book compare? It is
important to realize that knowledge evolves and thus, a book might be outdated; hence,
you must keep a critical mind while reading.
7. Are there special features about this book which interest or disturb you, such as unusual
information or new ways of looking at an issue?
8. Are there questions raised for you in this book which the author does not answer?
9. Are there additional comments you should include in order to make the essence of this
book understood by someone reading your review?
10. Does the thesis of the book make you reconsider what you knew? One can argue that if
an argument does not persuade you to change in some way, then it is pointless. Typically,
reviewers will structure this kind of review by expressing 3-5 remarkable ways in which
the book affected them. Note that there is a difference between a book that affects you
and a book that teaches you. Sometimes, the difference is subtle, but it is worthwhile
to distinguish these two qualities.
Write at least 100 words addressing the following concepts: 1) What does the song say about dark energy? Give at least one specific quote. ; 2) Is it consistent with what you learned in Unit 4 Part 2 about dark energy?; 3) What is the relationship between gravity and dark energy according to the song lyrics, and is it accurate?; 4) In what way does dark energy relate to the way the song writer is feeling about her life?
write a one to two page response to “The Storm” based on your notes. There is no reason to summarize the story since we’ve all read it. Try to include some of the following:
-What phrases, actions, or dialogue confused you?
-What vocabulary did you not understand? (Why do you think the story is written in an uncommon dialect?)
-What symbols, smilies, metaphors, or analogies did you notice?
-What do you find interesting (either in a positive or negative way) about the decisions made in the story and why do they stick out?
-Does the story have a happy ending? Why or why not?
-What stance does the story take on lies?
-How does the story question traditional gender roles? Why does that matter?
