The women of America have had an uphill battle for equality since the Declaration of Independence was written. The phrase “all men are created equal” has disparaged them into a group that should be silenced. The patriarchal society that dominates most of the world has led to women being shunned, silenced, and abused; only today are the true atrocities against women are being exposed. Reports of cruelties such as sex slavery, female circumcision, and domestic violence are, unfortunately, still common
Speaking “the Unspeakable”: Language and Trauma in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Ms Geetha R Pai Ms Devi K Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dept of English and Languages, Dept of English and Languages Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi. Trauma is an intensely distressing, unsettling experience or a physical injury. It is a mortal as well as a psychological gash
Abstract: The term ‘Dalit’ refers to the people of India who are outside the pale of the hierarchal caste system, and, therefore deemed outcastes and a Dalit Woman’s life is the most unprotected and insecure in Indian Society. They suffer on three counts – caste, gender and patriarchy. But, after centuries of suppression, Dalits are now finding their voice, in literature as well as through political activism. Dalit autobiographies, where the routinized violence of everyday existence are described
one of its kind, being the main channel with material for the African American culture. Looking at the evolution of the network and its choice of programming, some may question if the network is the same avenue for African American entertainment anymore. Some may even believe that the networks content my misrepresent African Americans. Sending the wrong messages can effect others judgment of the African American culture. This issue is what stimulated my thoughts toward the station. Which helped
Kanye West is an icon, known for his egotism and pride. From his influence in fashion to his musical creativity, Kanye is no stranger to the public eye. His perception on life is self-centred, but that is because Kanye believes that if he does his best, then the rest of the universe will do its best. Unfortunately, this attitude cannot be understood by all. Proof of this is in the way the public media depict him, as being vain an self-righteous. Kanye's attitude is based on an idea, created by
it is rather controversial, but it is a building block of American culture. News media is everywhere and these days the number of articles written about politics and our government is staggering. Journalism has shown Americas rich diversity in opinions and the fight between parties and the fight of citizens against its own government. With these rights people have the ability to question the governments way without being silenced, the people are allowed to speak and will be heard. If the constitution