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Analysis of the American Flag

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The American flag has been a symbol of freedom, hope, and opportunity since its birth. Interestingly, the thirteen red and white stripes represent the original thirteen colonies while the fifty stars represent the fifty states. In the first image on the left, American soldiers are raising the flag on the soil of Iwo Jima just after winning a battle against the Japanese during World War II. Winning this battle was a very important moment of U.S. history. The raising of the flag symbolized the turn of the tides of war, telling Americans and any enemy to America that this war would be won, and it would be that flag flying above us. The second image was taken on September 11, 2001 after the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City. Three firemen raise the American flag over the rubble of the World Trades Center. This image is symbolic as it represents hope and freedom. At the time, this powerful image was important for the American public to see since it screamed the i
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Response 6: Culture

Nealon and Giroux define culture as having two divisions. Culture is “a ‘whole way of life’ and… ‘high culture’” (Nealon and Giroux 52), with high culture meaning objects that show the achievements that humanity has created. A culture that is pure American is not really existent. Since the country is so large, there are variations between the population and the cultures they exhibit. Nealon and Giroux write an example of this culture diversity where they compare the lives of a “sixth-generation American who lives on a family farm in Kansas” and a “immigrant who just became a citizen and lives in a tiny apartment in New York City” (Nealon and Giroux 52). I don’t think that there ever really was a culture exclusive to America. Since our country is made of immigrants, cultural aspects are taken from numerous countries and ethnic groups around the world. In their section on multiculturalism, Nealon and Giroux say that in American culture, people are placed into groups whic
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Disney Princesses and The Portrayal of Women

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By Mary Pettovello, Amanda Saleh, Carson Beller, and Kelsey Little Exigence: The portrayal of women in Disney Princess movies has evolved over time. From the damsel-in-distress Snow White, warrior Mulan, to hero Moana, Disney Princesses have changed drastically over the years. This class revolves around the portrayal of women in Disney Princess movies. We will cover most of the Princesses starting from Snow White and Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Elsa, and ending with the latest addition, Moana. It is important that Disney changes their perception of women with each movie. Viewers of these movies relate themselves to the protagonist. Young and older girls will be watching with wide eyes, wanting to be exactly like the princesses they see on the big screen. As Disney moves forward into the 21st century, their perception of women becomes more realistic with current views. The princesses young girls see on the screen will be worthy role models. Disney
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