died unexpectedly in a car accident. As in many households where the father works the most and makes the larger portion in the family’s annual income, my father was the primary breadwinner in our home. So when he passed, nobody in the household was working due to the fact that they didn’t have to because my dad would buy us whatever we needed or wanted. Nothing was the same for us after the death of my father because we had to make complete lifestyle changes for the worse. My brothers were still in…
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Studies 1/31/2012 I’m from a small community where my dad is always on the road driving truck and delivers cattle all over the United States. When he is home he is working on the ranch and staying busy. My mom stayed home and took care of the kids as they had six girls. They both kept very busy, with my dad trying to pay for bills and keep the ranch running smoothly and my mom keeping up with all of us girls. I grew up in a small ranching community in Montana with about 200 people; my graduating…
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Unit 1 Study Guide!!! Please read Chapter 1, Chapter 3 (pg. 69-77 “Relationships and Communities”) Chapter 4 (pg. 81-84). Also review your powerpoint slides provided for chapter 1 and chapter 4 (see blackboard) Define the terms: Health- state of completre physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of discease and infirmity Wellness- active process of adopting patterns of behaviour that can lead to improved…
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through. The Industrial Revolution was a curse. It caused harsh working conditions, rapid urbanization, and a mass increase in the population. The working conditions were dreadful. Based on document 5 people had to work long hours with little pay. The factories temperature was usually 80 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The workers weren’t allowed to send for water to drink. Who would ever want to be locked up for 14 hours a day working non-stop? Children were abused. According to document 9 children…
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change? • Does living in cities influence who we are, who our friends are, and how we live? • Why are we so many social problems found in cities? Population Urban •Population density 1,000+ people per square mile and surrounding areas with population density of 500+ ppl per square mile Rural •Everything else Urbanization •Census Bureau- growth in population proportion living in cities and urban areas •Sociological perspective- descriptive of how cities and communities form and change and…
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The book, Honor and the American Dream: Culture and Identity in a Chicano Community, and the film, Salt of the Earth, both relay to their audience, the pursuit of happiness within the Chicano community in which they live. These works aim to show how Mexican-American immigrants fight to keep both their honor and value systems alive in the United States of America, a country which is foreign to their traditions. The Mexican-Americans encountered in these works fight for their culture of honor in…
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up the standard of living for people worldwide and contribute to a higher quality of life. Businesses are providing jobs for people who are in need of work, so they can provide for their families. Also, it’s a tool for businesses to invest in the communities they service. Some Businesses are growth engines of the most successful economy in the community. For Example, a small business owner name James Spearman, he owns a tax office in Chicago, IL. He hired people in the community and invested in the…
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saying. If you think about it, they probably feel the same way as we do when you are talking and they do not understand it. We feel like they are speaking in some type of tongue. We have communities in our area that are dominantly Hispanic and/or Latino. Many people do not treat the Hispanics in our community as they should be treated. The criminals will target them because they know that most of them are afraid to call law enforcement because they may not be in America…
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Low-Income Families Why are families living in bad conditions? My family and I are staying in an apartment that is not as nice as any other homes. Why is that? So families that do not have that much money can afford apartments that’s torn-down. That is not right. Families that have low-income deserve a better home. The apartments we can afford have no heater, air conditioner, stove or ovens are not working correctly (only one burner works). Also, while living in a duplex, next door neighbor toilets…
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the ability to maximize your potential. I do not believe that real America has anything to do with mortgages, car payments, and 401 k’s, but more to do with how we treat each other. Real America means working together, building communities that take care of all the members within that community. America as a whole has many members that are kind and good. Courage and determination are traits that are portrayed by many Americans. In rural America we see those who are running factories and growing…
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