1. Maria has fear because she does not want Chaves to get caught for two reasons. One because they will murder him and she will get punished and also because later her husband will find out she was being unfaithful by keeping another man in their house while he was not present. Maria questions the lieutenant by asking if he has yet found Chaves which he replies as no and she is pleased because she did not lie. She is Curious to if they have found him. Maria reacts to the Lieutenant with character and strong will. She does not show that she is lying by being aggressive and straight forward. She later brings up the fact that she does not respect the fact that people are in her room when they are not family.
2. The source of strength that Maria shows is her ability to stay strong even though she is lying and could get punished for it. Her strength comes from keeping a man alive. The absence of a man leaves her to question weather she should let him in or not. Also it leaves her to make important decisions by her self without help and also question if she should put herself as well as her new born child in danger for a stranger she does not know. Also makes her question if her husband will be angry with her for betraying him.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Blog 5 Part 1
Both Native and White American women experienced hardships during the expansion to the west .During the early 1800’s, most White American women’s lives revolved around the home, with domestic chores throughout their day. Women did not make important nor small decisions. Instead they followed their husbands. Moreover, the decision to migrate to the west was not in the control of the wife, the husband gave permission for her to accompany him, or he went alone regardless of his wife’s opinion. Many women during the Gold Rush joined their husbands and the others stayed behind. The number of women who went to California amounted to about 2% of the total number of emigrants in 1849 and 1850. During the trip, women suffered the same hardships as the men as well as worries of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. Furthermore, their choirs of the home continued on the trail, as well as added tasks; such as, gathering fuel, setting up and taking down tents. Furthermore, the lack of modern inventions gave women a hard time to cook and do laundry. Women spent countless hours “pounding the dirt out of cloths in cold running steams”. Moreover unlike men having only a few tasks; such as, tending the animals and making decisions about direction or pace women had to wake up early to prepare the days work of cooking breakfast, taking care of the children’s needs and preparing for the next day. Often when men finished their tasks early they would have time to relax, however women did not share this experience along side their husbands. Women’s hours of labor were far more extended then mens; however they still contributed to the mens tasks; such as, driving the wagons and tending the stock. Due to the women devoting all of their time to labor, they did not have time to supervise their children; consequently resulted in small cases of getting injured or numerous cases of ,”children falling under and being crushed by the wheels of a moving wagon. This was not the least of their hardships also many women suffered from a disease called, “cholera” which was brought by European immigrants that killed many people. Though, women contributed to many difficult tasks and experienced hardship, many women seemed to enjoy the trip to the West. Women were looked upon as heroines and men often spoke in their journals of the women’s ability to willingly continue in spite of everything.
Moreover, “The Natives along with the Mexican citizens were pushed aggressively out of the way as the U.S took over the continent and caused women to go against each other on the grounds of culture, race, and ethnicity”(Pg 207). Indian women faced many hard experiences; such as, being household servants to the Mexicans and in other cases slaveholders. Native Women learned the domestic tasks of housewifery and even tried to adapt to American society; although, President Andrew Jackson drove the natives out of their homes to Mississippi. Women still continued to go by the norms of the American society and educated their daughters in virtues of Christian womanhood. Native Women left their own people to live alongside the white men for informal sexual and domestic unions which later the men left them once they got married to white women. Because The Native women abandoning their own they were not allowed to return so they ended up as domestic servants and prostitutes which white men referred to as “ black dirty Squaws”. Moreover, young native girls were kidnapped and raped by white settlers they were treated as trash and had no respected what so ever. Consequently this resulted in drastic reduced Indian women’s fertility which dropped the pop from 150,00 to 30,000 in 1850-1860.2.Majority of the people who left their homes in pursuit of finding gold in the west were men; although small minorities of people were women. Furthermore, there were also “Golden Women”, which were a few who went to search for the gold. Their outcome was that they realized they had more freedom in California than in their homes in the Eastern U.S.
After the Gold Rush women continued to have class differences amongst themselves. Middle- class women lived in San Francisco where they bought furniture, houses and servants. While white women’s husbands for out looking for fortune white women did laundry for men who were not married and were willing to pay well for their service.
Moreover, “The Natives along with the Mexican citizens were pushed aggressively out of the way as the U.S took over the continent and caused women to go against each other on the grounds of culture, race, and ethnicity”(Pg 207). Indian women faced many hard experiences; such as, being household servants to the Mexicans and in other cases slaveholders. Native Women learned the domestic tasks of housewifery and even tried to adapt to American society; although, President Andrew Jackson drove the natives out of their homes to Mississippi. Women still continued to go by the norms of the American society and educated their daughters in virtues of Christian womanhood. Native Women left their own people to live alongside the white men for informal sexual and domestic unions which later the men left them once they got married to white women. Because The Native women abandoning their own they were not allowed to return so they ended up as domestic servants and prostitutes which white men referred to as “ black dirty Squaws”. Moreover, young native girls were kidnapped and raped by white settlers they were treated as trash and had no respected what so ever. Consequently this resulted in drastic reduced Indian women’s fertility which dropped the pop from 150,00 to 30,000 in 1850-1860.2.Majority of the people who left their homes in pursuit of finding gold in the west were men; although small minorities of people were women. Furthermore, there were also “Golden Women”, which were a few who went to search for the gold. Their outcome was that they realized they had more freedom in California than in their homes in the Eastern U.S.
After the Gold Rush women continued to have class differences amongst themselves. Middle- class women lived in San Francisco where they bought furniture, houses and servants. While white women’s husbands for out looking for fortune white women did laundry for men who were not married and were willing to pay well for their service.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Blog 3 Part 1
Chapter 2
2)Debra Sampson disguised herself as a young man and joined the American army as a willing volunteer to fight against the enemy. She served in various duties for three years and was wounded twice- the first time by a sword cut on the side of the head and four months later she was shot through the shoulder. Her actions speak louder than words, this shows that women are capable to do same amount of work as men. She was eager to fight for her country and she did so even if she had to do it in disguise. Debra Sampson showed courage and honor. Esther Reed was devoted to the Patriots Cause. She had passion for the cause of freedom and formed a committee in Philadelphia to raise money for General Washington's troops. Esther and the women in her committee collected more than 7,000 in contributions. She used the money for the Continental Army and later encouraged women throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland to take raised money for the troops. Esther continued her hard work for the cause of freedom and later died of an illness in 1780. Moreover, after her death Benjamin Franklin’s daughter, Sarah Osborn, continued her work. Both Debra Sampson and Sarah Osborn showed, women can be part of fighting for freedom with simply raising money or using a needle and thread to sew. Also this shows that women can be politically involved as well.
3)As women, I can relate to their experiences in the sense that I am also a very hard working and always want to be involved in causes for our countries freedom. Like Esther Reed, I believe that to be part of making a difference in a certain cause you believe in you should go after it and never let any obstacle stop you along the way. Women were not allowed to join the army but that did not stop Debra Sampson from contributing her part. Women today have learned from the past experiences of brave women from the past and I believe if it wasn’t for them, women would not have rights that they do today.
2)Debra Sampson disguised herself as a young man and joined the American army as a willing volunteer to fight against the enemy. She served in various duties for three years and was wounded twice- the first time by a sword cut on the side of the head and four months later she was shot through the shoulder. Her actions speak louder than words, this shows that women are capable to do same amount of work as men. She was eager to fight for her country and she did so even if she had to do it in disguise. Debra Sampson showed courage and honor. Esther Reed was devoted to the Patriots Cause. She had passion for the cause of freedom and formed a committee in Philadelphia to raise money for General Washington's troops. Esther and the women in her committee collected more than 7,000 in contributions. She used the money for the Continental Army and later encouraged women throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland to take raised money for the troops. Esther continued her hard work for the cause of freedom and later died of an illness in 1780. Moreover, after her death Benjamin Franklin’s daughter, Sarah Osborn, continued her work. Both Debra Sampson and Sarah Osborn showed, women can be part of fighting for freedom with simply raising money or using a needle and thread to sew. Also this shows that women can be politically involved as well.
3)As women, I can relate to their experiences in the sense that I am also a very hard working and always want to be involved in causes for our countries freedom. Like Esther Reed, I believe that to be part of making a difference in a certain cause you believe in you should go after it and never let any obstacle stop you along the way. Women were not allowed to join the army but that did not stop Debra Sampson from contributing her part. Women today have learned from the past experiences of brave women from the past and I believe if it wasn’t for them, women would not have rights that they do today.
Blog 3 Part 2
Benjamin Rush had great views and ideas for the future of the women. Considering that there were a variety, both men and women, I believe would have reacted with different opinions for different views. One thing is for sure that the women agreed with his views and most likely were relieved that finally an individual spoke up about women and their capabilities to be more than just caretakers. Benjamin Rush believed women should be properly educated because they have a role as a caretaker and a guide to their children; therefore, they are the first impressions upon the minds of their children. Both men and women would have agreed with this statement because which mother would not want to be educated to pass on their knowledge to their children and be able to answer their questions precisely. And as we all know all fathers want their sons to grow up and be successful.
Moreover, he stated that women should read history in order to master geography and chronology. This would teach women to have knowledge of the world and be great traveling partner for their husbands. Women would have agreed with this statement, because they are so used to being around home, they would finally get a chance to explore the world and also gain knowledge. Men wouldn’t agree with this statement because they believed women should stay in the boundaries of their home and raise children. Furthermore, Men were not in favor of women being educated because they thought women would take control of the revolution they had unleashed. Also men would have reacted negatively because they would longer been viewed as the intellectual superiors of the society. Women on the other hand, would have reacted positively because they would be granted the same educational opportunities as men. Also, given the opportunity to be educated women would gain interests in careers outside of their locations which would be a huge concern for men. Possibly because women would establish communication networks wider than their region, which would gain them access to other points of view, and possibly promoting skepticism about local opinions and practices.
Moreover, he stated that women should read history in order to master geography and chronology. This would teach women to have knowledge of the world and be great traveling partner for their husbands. Women would have agreed with this statement, because they are so used to being around home, they would finally get a chance to explore the world and also gain knowledge. Men wouldn’t agree with this statement because they believed women should stay in the boundaries of their home and raise children. Furthermore, Men were not in favor of women being educated because they thought women would take control of the revolution they had unleashed. Also men would have reacted negatively because they would longer been viewed as the intellectual superiors of the society. Women on the other hand, would have reacted positively because they would be granted the same educational opportunities as men. Also, given the opportunity to be educated women would gain interests in careers outside of their locations which would be a huge concern for men. Possibly because women would establish communication networks wider than their region, which would gain them access to other points of view, and possibly promoting skepticism about local opinions and practices.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Blog 2
Part 1
1)Given the enormous variety among Native American Women, there are many generalizations we can draw about their experiences. Native American Women were not only mothers of the tribes children but also warriors, farmer, craftswomen and builders. I believe they were the strongest women of all time, considering the fact that they lived in harsh conditions and took care of the children and yet had time to do the same amount of work as men. Native American Women were equal on tasks with their husbands and their husbands honored them even if they had more than one wife. They raised their children sexually free, meaning that their daughters could do as they please with their bodies. Unlike other tribes, women had a political say. Their voices were heard and honored. They had more rights; such as, they had the right to leave the house without the husbands say and if the marriage was not working out, they had the right to divorce and not get punished.
2)The most significant difference among European Women Colonists is unlike the equality of the Natives, all the power rested in the patriarch of the family and the wife was able to only make a few decisions in her husband’s absence. The women were controlled and women’s voice in any aspect was not heard. European Women did not work as hard as Native American Women; although, they were punished and beaten if not completed a task. They did not have the right to own property; yet, they could still participate in the economy by shopping in the market with other women. Their job was to take care and raise their children.
Part 2
College Students Lack Critical Intellectual Skills
“But something is terribly wrong when Americans Lack the knowledge to make the most basic decisions required of everyday life in the 21st century “stated in the Arizona Daily Star. After reading this article I was quiet sadden to hear that our country as a whole has a below the average literate stand point. Given the fact that we have prestigious colleges/universities all around the country the statistics should contradict rather than fall below the average. On the other hand, stated in the Arizona Daily Star, the author brings out a very important point that due to technology: such as, computers, cell phones, games, and internet our society has little or no-brain activity. Students these days are caught up surfing the net for countless hours rather then using the computer for productive reasons; such as, studying or reading about important world issues. An example of such activity is Myspace. Walking into the school campus English Center, it worries me to find students aimlessly chatting on Myspace when there is a line of students that are being taken away from their rights to use the computer for important reasons. Moving on to Critical thinking I believe is important in our everyday experience because if we do not challenge ourselves and think beyond the box we will never progress and knowledge will not be gained. In the article the author states that students are “getting their degrees without knowledge gained because they simply want well paid jobs. I disagree with this statement because other than schools, there are other ways to get well paid jobs, and students are actually eager to get an education if they are going to make the effort to go to school and put in countless hours of their time. As for me, Education is important and it is important to have knowledge and critical thinking skills to survive in this world. I believe other students should read this article because it brought me back to reality and made me realize I need to take more responsibility for less technological use and more reading and studying. This article relates to our class in the sense that it involves an enormous great deal of critical thinking and self management to push oneself to succeed on your own. This class is designed for those who are comfortable to work alone and be on task to complete the assignments due before the time due; therefore, the instructor is not there to guide you through every step. Problem Solving is a hard task and requires a lot of critical thinking. Though it may come easily to others, for me I have to take my time and understand the material before I get to a solution.
1)Given the enormous variety among Native American Women, there are many generalizations we can draw about their experiences. Native American Women were not only mothers of the tribes children but also warriors, farmer, craftswomen and builders. I believe they were the strongest women of all time, considering the fact that they lived in harsh conditions and took care of the children and yet had time to do the same amount of work as men. Native American Women were equal on tasks with their husbands and their husbands honored them even if they had more than one wife. They raised their children sexually free, meaning that their daughters could do as they please with their bodies. Unlike other tribes, women had a political say. Their voices were heard and honored. They had more rights; such as, they had the right to leave the house without the husbands say and if the marriage was not working out, they had the right to divorce and not get punished.
2)The most significant difference among European Women Colonists is unlike the equality of the Natives, all the power rested in the patriarch of the family and the wife was able to only make a few decisions in her husband’s absence. The women were controlled and women’s voice in any aspect was not heard. European Women did not work as hard as Native American Women; although, they were punished and beaten if not completed a task. They did not have the right to own property; yet, they could still participate in the economy by shopping in the market with other women. Their job was to take care and raise their children.
Part 2
College Students Lack Critical Intellectual Skills
“But something is terribly wrong when Americans Lack the knowledge to make the most basic decisions required of everyday life in the 21st century “stated in the Arizona Daily Star. After reading this article I was quiet sadden to hear that our country as a whole has a below the average literate stand point. Given the fact that we have prestigious colleges/universities all around the country the statistics should contradict rather than fall below the average. On the other hand, stated in the Arizona Daily Star, the author brings out a very important point that due to technology: such as, computers, cell phones, games, and internet our society has little or no-brain activity. Students these days are caught up surfing the net for countless hours rather then using the computer for productive reasons; such as, studying or reading about important world issues. An example of such activity is Myspace. Walking into the school campus English Center, it worries me to find students aimlessly chatting on Myspace when there is a line of students that are being taken away from their rights to use the computer for important reasons. Moving on to Critical thinking I believe is important in our everyday experience because if we do not challenge ourselves and think beyond the box we will never progress and knowledge will not be gained. In the article the author states that students are “getting their degrees without knowledge gained because they simply want well paid jobs. I disagree with this statement because other than schools, there are other ways to get well paid jobs, and students are actually eager to get an education if they are going to make the effort to go to school and put in countless hours of their time. As for me, Education is important and it is important to have knowledge and critical thinking skills to survive in this world. I believe other students should read this article because it brought me back to reality and made me realize I need to take more responsibility for less technological use and more reading and studying. This article relates to our class in the sense that it involves an enormous great deal of critical thinking and self management to push oneself to succeed on your own. This class is designed for those who are comfortable to work alone and be on task to complete the assignments due before the time due; therefore, the instructor is not there to guide you through every step. Problem Solving is a hard task and requires a lot of critical thinking. Though it may come easily to others, for me I have to take my time and understand the material before I get to a solution.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Blog 1
Life As A College Student
Life as a college student has been an endless roller coaster. As a college student It has been a never-ending struggle not only to complete my classes with a passing grade but to also take as many classes as possible to transfer early to a four year University .The beginning of my first semester as a college student was a dreadful experience due to the extremely challenging classes I registered for and my night job I also juggled. Although, one advantage of college life is more freedom as a student: such as, classes you enroll in , professors of your choice, and unlike high school there is no individual on top of you every step of the way. In other words, you are basically on your own and your future is in your hands and what you make of it. As a college student I have learned to be independent, responsible and more open minded. I love the arrangement of the classes and the fact that students are free to speak their mind as long as they respect other students around them and their beliefs. I am proud to say that I have accomplished my goal of never giving up even though there were days where It seemed the road to success was never ending. As a college student I have grown to founder ideas and changed my perspective on education. I have learned that there is never an ending to the knowledge you will gather in your lifetime, without it you will never succeed.
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