In our journals and at our conferences, one finds repeated again and again the assertion that our work—our teaching, research- ing, and theorizing—can clarify and even improve the prospects of literacy in democratic culture. If we really believe this, we must acknowledge our obligation to air that work in the most expansive, inclusive forums possible. . . . We must go public. And we can.
—Peter Mortensen, “Going Public”
Literature Review: Privilege
In America, the white population has enjoyed an special privilege since the founding of the nation. They will do anything necessary to keep it for themselves. Since the founding of the United States, the white population has enjoyed a higher…
Literature Review: Paradox of Progress
Many White Americans believe that racism has been diminished, in actuality racism is quite alive and serves as barriers of progression for people of color. There is a major conflict of racism in America’s society where White Americans believe that…
Literature Review #2 Belonging and Acceptance
Americans tend to believe that it is easier to fit in into this society because there is no stagnant social structure in place, having the ability to move up or down from social classes in America. However, people never truly fit…
Literature Review (Guidance for White America)
Many minorities living in America are often ashamed of their living standard. Thus, America does not give equal opportunities for certain group of race because of their historical and economic past. America does not give equal opportunities for certain group…
Analysis of Super Mario
In the beginning of most games, designers would implement a tutorial to teach players how to play the game and explain to them what they are expected to do with these skills. However, there are some games that forgo…
Analysis of a Photo
This picture, posted in the Wall Street Journal, portrayed the recent extreme arguments of both the far left and far right. He uses color to portray different emotions in the drawing, and to create a spectrum of both ideas. In…
ADHD Literature Review
The ADHD Problem and Medication. In America, millions of children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To treat ADHD these children are being prescribed drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall. Studies have shown that 12-20% of children…
Climate Change and Meat Consumption (A Literature Review)
Climate Change: How meat consumption plays a big role A lot has been discussed about climate change over the past few years. Climate change may refer to a change in the earth’s average weather conditions, or in the time that…
Healthcare crisis: Literature Review
Ann-Kristin V. How to Solve America’s Health Care Crisis Fast food, sugary drinks and overeating – it is not a secret to the world’s public that the American diet is an unhealthy one. Whereas scientists incessantly urge for a change…
Analysis of Image
On the right side a planned luxurious building, on the left side unfinished houses in a Brazilian slum, known as a favela. This photo was taken by photographer Tuca Vieira in São Paulo, Brazil. The purpose of the photo was…
