Are gender stereotypes defined by popular culture, or do they derive from innate biological differences between males and females?
What role does popular culture play in influencing our gender identities?
Should gender stereotypes be taken as a dangerous issue, or as a playful mockery?
What gender issues are explored in the Movie Mean Girls?
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
College Essays
Senior year is a special time; it's our last year to participate in highschool events such as prom, homecoming, football games, and spirit weeks. In addition to all the fun activities, there's another component that makes our senior year distinct: applying for college. Although applying for college can be an exciting experience, it can also be stressful when it comes to writing essays. What do you think are some pros and cons to writing a college essay? What kinds of subjects do you think would help your essay stand out?
Since most colleges give a word limitation to the essays you submit, I think the length could possibly be a con. If your subject requires more description to inform the reader, that could leave less space for explaining the purpose of your essay. Balancing out details while answering the prompt could be difficult. It's clear that quality is more important that quantity with the college essays.
Furthermore, choosing the right topic could lead to some problems. It's helpful to think about the number of people that are applying to college and how often the situation you're considering writing about happens to other people. How many other people could possibly write about a hardworking and successful family member or friend that inspires them? Unique stories and situations are ideal for these essays.
Since most colleges give a word limitation to the essays you submit, I think the length could possibly be a con. If your subject requires more description to inform the reader, that could leave less space for explaining the purpose of your essay. Balancing out details while answering the prompt could be difficult. It's clear that quality is more important that quantity with the college essays.
Furthermore, choosing the right topic could lead to some problems. It's helpful to think about the number of people that are applying to college and how often the situation you're considering writing about happens to other people. How many other people could possibly write about a hardworking and successful family member or friend that inspires them? Unique stories and situations are ideal for these essays.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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