...My immediate reaction to this book was the feeling of remorse toward Precious. The opening paragraph was direct and to the point of what is going on in Precious’s life. The way the story opened up also made me feel sad and outraged by the experiences Precious faces. I could feel a sense of hostility with myself by the story referring to Precious being suspended for being pregnant which was not her fault and how the suspension occurred without her doing anything to deserve it. Precious seemed to be in constant fear which made me question her life growing up before the age of seven. I was trying to find ways where this could all have been avoided and find positive alternatives for her life so far. I felt like Precious was resilient and even...
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...The movie Precious is based on a young girl who comes from a hostile and difficult environment; she has a complicated relationship with both her mother and her father. Even so, her personality seems to develop throughout the movie. This essay will apply Carl Rogers’ person-centered, humanistic approach to account for the development of Precious’ personality. Carl Rogers's personality theory postulated that given a nurturing environment, every individual has a tendency of actualizing themselves. He also looks at the individual’s interaction with others and how he or she is valued by them, as well as how they value themselves (Hergenhahn, 1994). There are key concepts that Rogers uses in his theory. This essay will explain these concepts and apply them to the movie “Precious”. As a humanistic psychologist, Carl Rogers agreed with Abraham Maslow’s main assumption, particularly the hierarchy of needs. However, he added that for growth and development and self-actualization to be possible, a person needs an environment which is conducive and has genuineness, acceptance, and empathy (Macleod, 2014). Rogers believed that "[t]he organism has one basic tendency and striving - to actualize, maintain, and enhance the experiencing organism” (Rogers as cited in MacLeod, 2008). Essentially, Rogers argued that every person has the potential to self- actualize, given a nurturing environment. The self- actualizing tendency is Rogers’ master motive. Self-actualizing tendency Rogers maintains...
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...Precious: A Case Study Use sociological concepts to make sense out of the life of 16 year old Clareece "Precious" Jones (an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem), as depicted in the 2009 film Precious. It’s based on the novel Push by Sapphire. Note: Precious (part 1) and Precious (part 2) are two separate assignments with different dues dates, even though both sections are presented in this single document. Please check the Course Calendar for the different due dates. Precious (part 1) consists of questions 1-11. Precious (part 2) covers questions 12-27. PART ONE Chapters 1 & 2: Review 1. How does rational choice theory help explain why some economically marginalized people, who feel caught in a cycle of poverty from which there is no escape, engage in risky behaviors, like having unprotected sex? Specifically, how can a fatalistic attitude inform choice? 2. Which research method would not be used to study sexual violence against Precious? Chapter 4 3. Discuss the socialization of Precious. Specifically, describe her primary socialization and her secondary socialization experiences. What values, norms and beliefs did she learn, and from whom? 4. Did Precious adopt her parent’s outlook without question? Please explain your answer. How common or unusual is this? 5. Discuss the social identity of Precious and also her self-identity. Did they match? 6. What was her social role? Did she passively take on this role or exercise agency? Please explain...
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...A very good morning to our teachers, parents, guardians and students. It gives me great pleasure to join you here today for our Open Day in this year. On this glorious morning, I, XXX the founder of Brainy Montessori , I am going to give a talk on “What Does It Take To Be A Good Parent?”. In my speech, I am going to share with you some characteristics of a good parent. According to Oxford Dictionary, parent define as a person who is a father or mother or a person who has a child. Parent also define as to be or act as a mother or father to someone. Another definition of parent is an animal or plant that produces a young animal or plant and also define as something out of which another thing has developed. Good in other hand define in Oxford Dictionary as having the required qualities, of a high standard, possessing or displaying moral virtue, and also that which is morally right. Therefore for me, good parent is someone refer to father or mother who loves their children unconditionally, communicates openly with their children, is involved in their children lives as much as they can be, someone who is there for them when they need someone, some one who teaches good morals and values, someone who shows them right from wrong, strict but not too strict. Parenting is a lifelong journey. As parents, we have an important responsibility. Every parent wants to be a good parent and role model for our children. But to be a good parent is not easy. It is a journey of trial and error...
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...European market is a historically prominent place for every Swiss brand to compete in because they have the luxury consciousness. In this sense it can be claimed that the force that drives the design owes some of its share to the high-income European customers who have delicate taste. They also drive the demands of the emerging markets. New rich people from the emerging markets want to be as delicate in taste and elite as a European rich high income person. This fact may be supported with the recent data showing Italy’s insistence on swiss watches. The only positive change occurred in swiss watch returns has occurred in Italy, a country known for its singular fashion and luxury awareness. Given the fact that Luxury watch industry is open to general macroeconomic crises such as the european crisis, this fact is quite important for swiss...
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...|CHRISTON-QUAO PRECIOUS |Phone: +233242388731 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +233242388731 end_of_the_skype_highlighting | |HOS 9 Com 4 | | |TEMA GHANA. |E-mail: preshquao3@yahoo.co.uk | | |preshquao@gmail.com | | | | CHRISTON-QUAO PRECIOUS ESINAM CHINAERO |PROFILE |Highly proficient database management individual with excellent database management skills and high understanding on | | |query languages and most Object oriented programming languages. Excellent communication skills, Demonstrated | | |effective project planning skills. Exceptional problem solving skills with a strong sense of customer and management | | |focus and commitment to meeting deadlines. Confident, team focused and an effective relationship builder, indebt | | |knowledge of RDBMS developer tool such as oracle developer tools, SAP R/3. Adequate knowledge of office automation | | |software such as Microsoft office etc. Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated system...
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...Respect to TWO Special People In these times the search for happiness seems out of reach. When the struggle between man and woman depends largely on desires to learn rather than teach. It’s such a comfort to see two lovely people making time go by, Not questioning destiny as most people are prone to do. They enjoy precious moments that become treasures as seconds tick through. Precious moments because they are so rare, In a space in time when there’s the question, “Who cares?” So, in these times for lovers like the friends that I know, treasures each second, and then maybe one day you both will grow— Grow into each other in body and mind; Grow to know the meaning of being sweet and kind. Grow in understanding it’s the basis of love. Grow in desire...
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...Delicadeza : A Thread of Filipino Values The Filipino value system arises from our culture or way of life, our distinctive way of becoming human in a particular place and time. We speak of Filipino values in a good sense. Delicadeza, good manners and right conduct? There are still people with delicadeza. Delicadeza is derived from the Spanish word delicado which means delicate, fragile, easily broken, irreplaceable and precious. Delicadeza was once placed in Philippine culture, it suggests gentleness the exquisite qualities of sensitivity, tactfulness and refinement. All these virtues are born from a sense of propriety and decency like doing the right thing when no one is looking. Filipinos are known for this positive trait, it is an important value that parents should pass on to their children, having delicadeza means your integrity and honor are in tact. You insist on doing the right thing even when people aren’t watching, because to you it’s not about letting the whole world know, it’s about believing that there is a correct way of doing things, acting your values and not taking advantage of every opportunity for self-gain and selfishness. Delicadeza means the sensitiveness of someone, it says refined responsive bearing of somebody contrary to see shamelessness. It even conveys elementary good manners and right conduct, ladylike actuation and gentlemanly behavior, in other words, “delicadeza” stands for sensibility on the part of an individual such that it sees and...
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...Leadership Philosophy of Lacey Folmar 11/05/2015 Lao Tzu once said, “I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” (Tzu, 2015, Lao Tzu Quotes, Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/140095-i-have-three-precious-things-which-i-hold-fast-and) Reflecting on my leadership quote, my definition of a leader is one who knows how to put others before themselves. The following ideas are essential to my definition. Leaders must be gentle, be frugal, and be humble. These qualities can integrate into boldness, liberality, and reflection of others. Gentleness. Without gentleness a leader is reckless of the follower’s emotions. In order for the leader to implement positive change, the leader must be able to understand people’s need and desires. According to Meghan M. Biro, a writer for Forbes, “Great leaders understand empathy, and have the ability to read people’s (sometimes unconscious, often unstated) needs and desires. This allows them to speak to these needs and,...
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...The Numerical Impact & History Of A Materialistic Society University Author Note Abstract This paper utilizes four published research articles and six online renowned articles that contain relevant information and reports on how various materialistic spending and reasoning has impacted numerous societies over different times in history. The piece will compare and contrast the benefits of unnecessary spending on an economy as well as one’s state of mind. It’ll also delve in to the common practice of obtaining material for impression purposes and the benefits or lack thereof of doing so. The paper will also draw common correlation between jewelry and society all over history to modern daytime to find the more significant aspect to a society between living and impression. Centuries of historical documents suggest that a materialistic society causes a population to be more unhappy, divided and non-beneficial because of its emphasis on overvaluing items in the process of finding happiness. The emphasis on earning our peers acceptance through materials would lead us to achieve further happiness but statistics prove other wise. In ancient Rome, Asia and Africa along with medieval Europe there has been recorded history of how excess goods and jewelry were used to accentuate their self-importance and status to others. In modern time we find ourselves shopping, adding unnecessary expenses to our lives during the holiday seasons to reach a level of acceptance...
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...the world a better and happier place. Sports teach athletes discipline, are good bonding experiences between all types of people, and have positive emotional effects on people. Participating in sports starting out young can be a very good thing. While it is excellent for ones health, it is also a great foundation to learn discipline. In Why Sports Matter Wilfred Sheed said, “What you get in exchange for these ritual humiliations is a thimbulful of self-knowledge, a small but precious...
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...in touch with people as we move all over the world as well. We even have an international language! English is spoken (by at least some portions of the population) nearly everywhere you go. Everyone has the potential of being a Global Citizen if they wish to but it takes courage, commitment, and a sense of humor to become one. Global citizenship might sound like a vague concept for academics but in fact it’s a very practical way of looking at the world which anyone, if given the opportunity, can relate to. In the context of globalization, thinking and acting as a global citizen is immensely important and can bring real benefits. To have a full insight of what it means to be a “global citizen”, one needs to understand what it means to be a citizen. A citizen is a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien). It also refers to a person owing loyalty to and entitled by birth or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation. According to some accounts, citizenship is motivated by local interests (love of family, communal fairness, self-interest), global interests (a sense of universal equality), and concern for fellow human beings, human rights and human dignity. The key tenets of global citizenship include respect for any and all fellow global citizens, regardless of race, religion or creed and give rise to a universal sympathy beyond the barriers of nationality. At...
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...Mind Control Exercise- Maun Vrat About Maun Vrata: To be able to talk is one of nature’s most precious gifts to human race. People have a tendency to seek affection. So, we try to connect to each other by talking about our lives, others’ lives, sports, politics, arts and what not. But sometimes we get so busy talking to others in order to connect with them that we don’t get sufficient time to connect to ourselves. Maun Vrat is a vow to keep quiet. Obviously, it’s very difficult to control your urge to talk. However, if one becomes able to do so by controlling one’s mind, it may open doors to unimagined ways of spiritual learning. Maun Vrat has been highly recommended in Ancient Indian literature. Motivation for the experiment: I came through an article on the power of silence while browsing on internet. I was awestruck by the benefits that the article claimed silence could have. However, I remained skeptical about the validity of the advantages the article claimed merely keeping silence would have. Therefore, I decided to perform the experiment on myself and check the validity of the article on the basis of first hands experience. It also challenges you to control your mind and urge to speak what is going on in your mind. Challenges with Experimentation: I tried Maun Vrat of 6 hours daily for three days continuously. Initially I found it difficult to suppress my urge to speak up but I tried hard to keep going on with the Maun Vrat. Thoughts kept rushing to my tongue...
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...change us and enable us to influence change in others. Every person will move through many different relationships during the course of their life. Relations are not a collection of peoples it is collection of care, respect and help. Mr. Leo F. Buscaglia writes a very beautiful quote. "Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don't over-analyze your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness." A strong relation is like a connection between mother and child. This happens even in the womb of his or her mother. The child shares the moods of the mother. They experience the movements of the mother. They obviously share the same space. They sense when mother is conversing with others and probably sense the emotional content of the conversation. Every relation needs identity, security and recognition; it requires suitable environment and a working place to nourish. Our family is...
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...between two people who hold mutual affection for each other. Generosity Is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait. Hospitality The quality or disposition of receiving and treating guestsand strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way. Intelligence Has been defined in many different ways including, but not limited to, abstract thought, understanding, self-awareness,communication, reasoning, learning, having emotional knowledge, retaining, planning, and problem solving. Joy Is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.[1] A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources. Kindness Is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions Leadership Has been described as “a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and...
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