...Analysis Paper #1 Professor Krutzch 09/27/14 In the essay, The Politics of Negotiating Public Tragedy, written by Brian Ott and Eric Aoki, it discusses how public tragedy is carefully framed in the media to alleviate the public’s guilt and rid the public of any social responsibility. The essay talks about how the drama surrounding the Matthew Shepard incident was careful structured by the media from start to finish, in order to maximize its newsworthiness and profits. For example, Washington Post, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times, all did not post any articles involving the Matthew Shepard case, until October 10, 1998, which was three days after he was discovered. Furthermore, with little information from the Sheriff of Laramie involving the Shepard case, reporters instantly constructed the case around the anti-gay aspect and correlated the scarecrow image to the crucifix symbol, which created attention and attracted viewers. The media transformed Matthew Shepard into a national symbol for hate crimes and anti-gay violence. The drama surrounding Shepard’s case would ultimately lead the story and it will end with the trail of McKinney and Henderson. The trail of McKinney and Henderson was necessary to put an end to the story, in order to punish those responsible for the crimes and regain social order. In my analysis I found the section, Restoring Social Order, to be most interesting. This section talks about how the Matthew Shepard case created such a disruption...
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...Sabrina Rubin Erdely and Dexter Filkins both write about hate and how it is a common cause of unnecessary death whether it be murder or suicide. In Erdely’s “School of Hate” she discusses the hate of the gay community in schools, while in Filkins’s “Atonement he focuses on the military and how they are ordered to murder people (peaceful people) solely based on the fact that they look different than you and me. Collectively these essays provide the same point of view by joining many nonfiction elements, hate unfortunately is a common cause of unfortunate death demonstrated through style, diction, and characterization. Erdely suggest the theme of hate through her style and strong point of view. The diction of her work is for the optimistic reader. Erdely takes a clear stance on the hate against the gay community in schools, the reader is given her point of view with cleaver diction and brawny...
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...A hate crime is the victimization of an individual based on that individual's race, religion, national origin, ethnic identification, gender, or sexual orientation. Hate crime is committed daily here in the United States. When I think about hate crimes it’s in two different words both different meanings. Hate is a strong feeling of dislike, are too strongly dislike. Crime is an act or behavior that breaks a law. A crime is usually punished by a fine or prison time. Lately it has been a lot of hate Crime mostly gays has been a victim of the terrible crime. I hope to learn more about the crime itself and the history it has; I also will do more research on why it took so long to become a law. I will be looking more into the horrible murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay Wyoming teenager who died after being kidnapped and severely beaten in October 1998, and James Byrd Jr., an African-American man dragged to death in Texas the same year. It was more than 77,000 hate-crime incidents were reported by the FBI between 1998 and 2007, or nearly one hate crime for every hour of every day over the span of a decade ; part of my research will be why it took so long almost ten years before hate crime can become an law, who is to say if it would of came an law in 2000, would it of been so many hate crimes, are not because a lot of people can do the crime but afraid of the law. So it could have been hate regardless but crime maybe not. While writing this essay I plan to have a thesis and outline,...
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...non-representation, characters are, instead, martyred. In many cases, which will be briefly explored in this essay, gay characters are victims of other people. In other cases, which will also be explored in this essay, gay characters experience a slow and torturous victimhood before ultimately taking their own lives or succumbing to some disease. The latter type of martyrdom in film and television can be more dangerous than the former because it normalizes the self-inflicted plight of the gay man. This sends a...
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...marginalized people, specifically homosexual men, into positions of social prominence? The answer, contradictory in its own right, is quite simple: martyrdom. The martyrdom of homosexual men in film and television stems from the idea that homosexuality is a perversion that must not be displayed publicly (“Homosexuality in Film”). To avoid total non-representation, characters are, instead, martyred. In many cases, which will be briefly explored in this essay, gay characters are victims of other people and are killed. In other cases, which will also be explored in this essay, gay characters experience a slow and torturous victimhood before ultimately taking their own lives or succumbing to some...
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...based on different races and backgrounds, however. Gender stereotypes also exist. For example, it is stereotypical for men to say that women can’t drive, like wise it is stereotypical for women to say men don’t show their emotions. Most Stereotypes are false, due to the lack of inside knowledge. If one is not a part of that community than they will assume certain characteristics about that race. Sexual orientation stereotypes are also common. These stereotypes occur when you have negative views on gays, lesbians, and transgender individuals. People who have these negative views are usually known to be homophobic. A common stereotype about gay people is that they are all hostile. Even if the...
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...During the many years that Gay and Lesbian freedoms were being compromised many losses were had. Many men and women, despite biological birth were threatened, tortured, or murdered. It’s interesting to look back on these moments while trying to move forward to understand how much better things have become because of those who lost their lives for the pursuit of happiness. In this essay I will talk about the traumatic events that transpired and how they slowly led to Hate Crime Legislation. During Bill Clinton’s presidency, many painfully gruesome acts of gay bashing occurred. And due to the media’s interest in Clinton’s efforts to end the ban on gays and lesbians in the U.S. military, news of the bashings were heavily publicized. In December 31, 1993, a twenty-one year old trans man was killed. Brandon was killed when his rapists John Lotter and Tom Nissen attempted to make sure Brandon did not testify against them for the raping him when they found out that Brandon was born biologically female. In 1998 Matthew shepherd was brutally pistol-whipped, tortured and tied to a fence to die. When he was found he had experienced severe brainstem damage. This damage affected his ability to regulate body temperature, heart rate, and other vital functions. Due to his many lacerations and fractures his injuries were deemed too severe for doctors to operate. He never regained consciousness and remained on life support until he eventually died. Due to this Clinton’s attempt to the addition...
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...The Struggle for Equality in Marriage of Gay and Lesbian Couples William Rigney COM156 4-14-2013 Meg Mikovitis Gay marriage, those two words have the power to stir up controversy, feelings and discussion like no others. Those two words have driven a wedge between the people of the United States, a wedge of tolerance and intolerance. There does not seem to be any middle ground with this debate, one is either in support of this issue of gay marriage, or one is opposed to it. Whatever your feelings are regarding this issue, there is no denying that gay marriage will be an issue for debate for a very long time. While religion may say it is wrong many people believe gay and lesbian couples deserve the same rights as straight couples and do not deserve to be treated differently. Webster’s dictionary defines marriage as n., (1) the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual or contractual relationship recognized by law,(2) the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage <same-sex marriage>. This change in definition was made in 2003. Marriage should be about getting married to that special someone that you love, it is not just a piece of paper that ties us together. It also involves legal, economic and social aspects as well. Civil unions and domestic partnerships are discussed every day in society, but neither is the same as a “legal” marriage, and are not afforded...
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...Brumfield Maldonado/Period5 English 2 5 November 2013 Adam and Eve…or Adam and Steve? The following is a persuasive essay that argues two points: whether same-sex marriage is wrong and whether it is not. Before this essay is started out, here are a few interesting facts on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. The Netherlands was the first nation to legalize same sex marriage (in 2001). Same sex marriage is outlawed in 76 countries as of 2013. These are just a few out of the ma ny facts about homosexuality/same-sex marriage. This essay has several key points to why same-sex marriage is okay. Same sex marriage/attraction is not a sin and the Bible and history is wrong about the definition of ‘traditional marriage’, it does not affect heterosexual values/attraction, it increases the number of adopted orphans, I) Traditional marriage (same sex marriage isn’t considered a traditional marriage because its same sex) isn’t historically/culturally accurate a. The Random House Dictionary (circa 1970) defines marriage as “the state of being married”. Today, many Americans like to define marriage as “a bond between a man and a woman only”. Traditionally, Christians (who make up America’s religion census) oppose the concept of same-sex marriage because in the Bible it is viewed as a “sin”. Protest and posters that read “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve” and “God hates fags” all because same sex marriage isn’t “traditional” marriage. The shocking thing is that it isn’t just Christians...
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...Gay Marriage Essay Our country was founded on the idea of federalism, which is a term used to describe a system of government divided between a central authority and regional governments (state governments). These two levels of government were originally intended to establish a strong national government, but yet also to allow the people under that government to participate in it. While on this topic, the question arises of which level it should’ve been legalized on, if it was. From my standpoint I would say the states legislatures should’ve had to legalize it. Instead of giving my reasoning for that I’ll first give examples for what would happen if you did it through the other forms of government. If gay marriage was legalized by Congress, it would’ve had to been amended to the bill of rights, which needs a 2/3 vote in house and senate. Even that most people would be okay with because at least the people they voted in will get to represent them. Next, if the state legislatures would’ve lad to legalized individually by state, that would be more fair for both gays and heterosexuals, because the majority of people in that state would determine if it was legalized or not. Lastly, if the courts were to legalize it, which the Supreme Court did through their ruling in the Obergefell vs. Hodges case, it would’ve caused a lot of debate. The reason this is a last resort option I feel of legalizing gay marriage is because first of all it has no involvement of the people into the nationwide...
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...Coretta Holley February 11, 2011 ENG-106 English Composition II 31-January-2011 (O101) Casey Kadavy Same Sex Marriages During the course of this essay, we will explore and discover both sides of the controversial issue on should gay couples be allowed to marry. The topic of homosexual marriage is an ongoing issue today and this has been a battle in progress for years, over gay marriages and should they be legalized. There are many people in society feel that same sex marriages are morally and ethically wrong, and other that feel they are acceptable and not wrong. In writing on this topic I had strong feelings toward the issue of same sex marriages. My view point on the issue of same sex marriage is wrong and I strongly agree that gay couples should not be allowed to marry. The reason I am opposed on this issue is because it goes against God will and purpose of marriage. In other words God created Eve because he knew that it was not good for man {Adam} to be alone. The way God uniquely created Eve from one of Adam’s rib describes God’s design for marriage, that the husband and wife become one. Therefore how can two men or two women of the same sex become one as God intended in marriage. Marriage is a union between one man and one woman. God intended marriage for procreation, which means a start of a family, so how can two of the same sex produce a child and start a family. Homosexuality is a sin and it goes against God laws. The word of God say, do...
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...Hate Crimes – Cause and Effects AIU Online Abstract This essay will look at motives of an individual and the people that may be targeted by their deviance. What causes an individual to deviate from the norms of society will be discussed along with the effects it has on an individual and members of the community. At last we will look at laws and education that may be useful in minimizing the occurrence of these deviances. Hate Crimes – Cause and Effects Hate crimes it seems are the newest deviances in our social justice vocabulary. Specific hate crime statutes started being passed by state legislatures in the late 80’s following research that showed an escalation of crime that was triggered by prejudice (Hate Crime). Emile Durkheim proposed the structural-functional approach to deviance saying that it is a necessary function to set and affirm our moral boundaries (Macionis, ch. 9, pp 197). But what is a hate crime; do we need a special classification for them and what type of individual would commit these acts? Crimes that are committed due to prejudices of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other reasons are said to be hate motivated. Unfortunately, the federal government and the thirty plus states that have hate crime statutes cannot come together to agree or precisely define its meaning (Hate Crime). This confusion exists because of the first amendment rights to free speech and the difficulty in regulating individual’s beliefs. To find out who the...
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...was published in 1996 by Scholars Press in Atlanta, Georgia. The book is a composition of essays by various authors on the history, growth and impact of the selected religions present in the city of Atlanta at the time of publication in 1996. The introduction to the book was written by the editor, Gary Laderman, and includes a well written and interesting historical perspective on the origins of the city of Atlanta and the initial growth of a few of the religions present in the population from the beginning. Laderman also touches briefly on the history of African Americans and the civil rights movement in the area and mentions more than once that Atlanta was known over the early years as the “the city too busy to hate”. (Laderman 1996). He feels that this general attitude is what helped develop the face of the religious communities of Atlanta today. Laderman then introduces the twenty one essays which follow in the book as providing a broad and diverse perspective on some, not all, of the religious communities that make up Atlanta and the area around Atlanta. He states that “Instead of providing readers with authoritative account of each community, the contributors explore some of the concerns, commitments, and motivations operating in segments of these religious groups” (Laderman 1996). This was an important perspective to understand as I was reading the individual essays, as the specific scope of information shared in each one was wildly varied and obviously each was...
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...Hadeel Hammad Period 1 Profiles in Courage Essay Contest I am writing my essay Carl Levin. Carl Levin was a United States Senator from Michigan from 1979 to 2015. Carl Levin had some courageous actions. He supported the civil rights movement, women rights movement, legalizing same sex-marriage he also believed in a better education equals a better future. I believe he will be best served in a larger public interest. I think that because he had a lot of experience, he was the longest-serving senator in the state's history. He does exemplify political courage because he not afraid to take a stand for what he believes is right. During the Women’s Right Movement in the 60’s and 70’s, the World of American women was limited in almost every respect, from family life to the workplace. A woman was expected to follow one path: to marry in her early 20s, start a family quickly, and devote her life to homemaking. Carl Levin signed the Women’s Equal Right’s Amendment in 1972. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Constitutional Amendment: Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex (Source: HJR69&SJR21 11-SJR21 on Jun 22, 2011). Levin co-sponsored re-introducing the Equal Rights Amendment. Levin co-sponsored Paycheck Fairness Act. This act makes sure women gets paid the same as men. Levin also voted yes on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy...
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...instrumental in altering both the definition and attitude of the era. In examining the postwar years, there is a plethora of content regarding the gay resistance movements, development of sexuality theories and even the growing importance of the gay bar scene and the policing that went against it. Though in evaluating the exact impact that these changes had on society, it is best to utilize and critically analyze primary resources such as written diaries and memories of individuals during that time period....
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