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FX 4 Final

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:42:34 GMT

Cortnei Bennett-Knight Bennett-Knight 1
April 28, 2005
Mr. Weiss
English 102
Persuading the Committee
Cancer. Out-of-control growth of abnormal cells. The second leading cause of death in America . It is expected to be 1.4 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2005, and 570,000 Americans are expected to die . An estimated 12,000 children aged 14 and under, are predicted to be diagnosed with cancer in 2005 . Cancer is the primary cause of death amongst children, next to accidents . With that said, it is imperative that a cure for this deadly disease is found.
There are several cancer research charitable organizations, but only one stands out, The V Foundation. I am asking the representative committee of United Methodist Church to make the right decision of choosing The V Foundation for their 1 million dollar donation, to aid this charity in funding research to find a cure of cancer, and to help save the life of a friend, foe, stranger, or loved one, who has been diagnosed with cancer. The V Foundation isn't just an ordinary charity, it is a charity of goals, beliefs, and is inspirational.

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"Don't give up...don't ever give up!" the famous words of the late Jimmy Valvano (NC State basketball coach, ESPN broadcaster, and co-founder of The V Foundation), and the official motto of The V Foundation. June 15, 1992, Jimmy
was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In January of 1993,Steve Bornstein, president of ESPN, and John Lack, executive president of ESPN, approached Jimmy Valvano and offered ESPN's assistance in starting a foundation dedicated to cancer research. The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage was awarded to Jimmy March 4, 1993 at ESPN's first American Sports Award show where he gave a memorable speech, announced the creation of The V Foundation, and declared "Don't give up... don't ever give up" it's motto. Weeks later, on April 28, 1993, cancer claimed Jimmy's life at the age of 47. By that time the plans for The V
Foundation had already taken flight. It was taken over by Jimmy's close friends and colleagues, and today they are joined by donators and volunteers across the nation. (Valvano, Nick. Neoplasia; Dec99, Vol. 1 Issue 6, p568, 2p)
$45 million dollars has been raised by The V Foundation, and more than 200 research grants have been given out. Here is a story of how beneficial the grants are: "The V Foundation has provided crucial seed money to help me generate sufficient preliminary data to be able to successfully obtain funding from the National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute. Without the help of The V Foundation, this would not have been possible. Their help and supports has resulted in many publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at
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National and International meetings. Thanks to their help, we were able to locate and identify a gene crucially involved in the metastasis spread and progression of lung cancer." (Gerold Bepler, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, North Carolina) The V Foundation works with a small staff, has volunteers nationwide, an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Scientific Review Committee, and it has been assured that for the past five years, 83 cents of every donated dollar has been available for cancer research. Just take a look at The V Foundation's Organizational Efficiency:
Program Expenses 80.6%
Administration Expenses 4.6%
Fundraising Expenses 14.8%
Fundraising Efficiency $0.22

The V Foundation is not only inspiration for cancer victims but it is also inspirational for its employees "... On a personal level, The V Foundation has been very nurturing, in terms of encouragement from the Valvano family, Foundation Awards Committee Members, as well as developing interactions/meetings between foundation scholars. The foundation makes you part of a big extended family; the feeling is one of "it takes a village to beat cancer" and we all are part of that village. Being selected for a V Foundation award also makes you painfully
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aware of what cancer cost a family; everyday I go to work and see children without hair, woman of 50 who look 90. My own father survived thyroid cancer, a schoolmate died of leukemia last year. If these things don't give you a reason to wake up in the morning I don't know what will." (Paul Dent, Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University)
I hope the stories of the two people is enough evidence to convince you that The V Foundation is the right way to go when choosing a charity. The V Foundation leads the pack when it comes to cancer research charities. Not to bad mouth the competition, but other charities such as Cancer Foundation of America overall score is 22.50, and overall rank is 0, and the League Against Cancer overall score is 41.11 and overall rank is two stars (**), when as The V Foundation overall score is 60.46 and has an overall rank of four stars (****) That's proof that The V Foundation is worthy of a $1 million dollar donation.
Representative committee of the United Methodist Church, I ask of your help. Your help to save lives, your help to give hope to surviving cancer victims, your help to give victims a chance of life. Think wisely about your decision. Help aid the research for a cure to the disease that has deprived our loved ones of hope, aspiration, and life. Help end this battle of cancer, " Don't give up.... don't ever give up!"

Work Cited
∙American Cancer Society. "What is Cancer" http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1x_What_Is_Cancer.asp?sitearea=
∙Charity Navigator. "Charity Summary" http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/5907.htm
∙The V Foundation. "Cancer and You" http://jimmyv.org/cancerandyou/cancerfaqs.cfm
∙Valvano, Nick. Ebsco Host Research Database Vol. 1 Issue 6,Dec99, Neoplasia; p568, 2p, April 19,2005.

FX 4

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:04:11 GMT

Cortnei Bennett-Knight Bennett-Knight 1
April 21, 2005
Mr. Weiss
English 102
Persuading The Committee
Cancer. The second leading cause of death in America. It is expected to be 1.4 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2005, and 570,000 Americans are expected to die. An estimated 12,000 children aged 14 and under, are predicted to be diagnosed with cancer in 2005. Cancer is the primary cause of death amongst children, next to accidents. With that said, it is imperative that a cure for this deadly disease is found.
There are several cancer research charitable organizations, but only one stands out, The V Foundation. That brings me to my addressing purpose; I am asking the representative committee of United Methodist Church to make the right decision of choosing The V Foundation for their 1 million dollar donation, to aid this charity in funding research to find a cure of cancer, and to help save the life of a friend, foe, stranger, or loved one, who has been diagnosed with cancer. The V Foundation isn't just an ordinary charity, it is a charity of goals, beliefs, and is inspirational.
"Don't give up...don't ever give up!" the famous words of the late Jimmy Valvano (NC State basketball coach, ESPN broadcaster, and co-founder of The V Foundation), and the official motto of The V Foundation. June 15, 1992, Jimmy
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was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In January of 1993,Steve Bornstein, president of ESPN, and John Lack, executive president of ESPN, approached Jimmy Valvano and offered ESPN's assistance in starting a foundation dedicated to cancer research. The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage was awarded to Jimmy March 4, 1993 at ESPN's first American Sports Award show where he gave a memorable speech, announced the creation of The V Foundation, , and declared "Don't give up... don't ever give up" it's motto. Weeks later, on April 28, 1993, cancer claimed Jimmy's life at the age of 47. By that time the plans for The V Foundation had already taken flight. It was taken over by Jimmy's close friends and colleagues, and today they are joined by donators and volunteers across the nation.
$45 million dollars has been raised by The V Foundation, and more than 200 research grants have been given out. The V Foundation works with a small staff, has volunteers nationwide, an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Scientific Review Committee, and it has been assured that for the past five years, 83 cents of every donated dollar has been available for cancer research.
Program Expenses
80.6%
Administration Expenses
4.6%
Fundraising Expenses
14.8%
Fundraising Efficiency
$0.22

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Here are two stories of how The V Foundation has helped: "The V Foundation has provided crucial seed money to help me generate sufficient preliminary data to be able to successfully obtain funding from the National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute. Without the help of The V Foundation, this would not have been possible. Their help and supports has resulted in many publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at National and International meetings. Thanks to their help, we were able to locate and identify a gene crucially involved in the metastasis spread and progression of lung cancer." (Gerold Bepler, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, North Carolina) "... On a personal level, The V Foundation has been very nurturing, in terms of encouragement from the Valvano family, Foundation Awards Committee Members, as well as developing interactions/meetings between foundation scholars. The foundation makes you part of a big extended family; the feeling is one of "it takes a village to beat cancer" and we all are part of that village. Being selected for a V Foundation award also makes you painfully aware of what cancer cost a family; everyday I go to work and see children without hair, woman of 50 who look 90. My own father survived thyroid cancer, a schoolmate died of leukemia last year. If these things don't give you a reason to wake up in the morning I don't know what will." (Paul Dent, Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University)

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The stories of these two people should be enough evidence to convince you that The V Foundation is the right way to go when choosing a charity. The V Foundation leads the pack when it comes to cancer research charities. Other charities such as Cancer Foundation of America overall score is 22.50, and overall rank is 0, and the League Against Cancer overall score is 41.11 and overall rank is two stars (**), when as The V Foundation overall score is 60.46 and has an overall rank of four stars (****) That's proof that The V Foundation is worthy of a $1 million dollar donation.
Representative committee of the United Methodist Church, I ask of your help. Your help to save lives, your help to give hope to surviving cancer victims, your help to give victims a chance of life. Think wisely about your decision. Help aid the research for a cure to the disease that has deprived our loved ones of hope, aspiration, and life. Help end this battle of cancer, " Don't give up.... don't ever give up!"

In Class Writing

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:45:47 GMT

The committee wanting to donate a million dollars to charity is from a huge church. The committee consists mostly of middle-age females (some males). All members are from the middle-upper class of society. The committee members are thrilled about their donation consideration, and are willing to donate the million dollars if my proposal is good. The members are completely uninformed about the charity of my choice, which is why it is imperative that I persuade them. The general beliefs and goals of the committee is that the money goes to a well-deserved charity that will benefit the most from the donation.

FX 3 Final

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 04:43:43 GMT

Cortnei Bennett-Knight Bennett-Knight 1
March 31, 2005
Mr. Weiss
English 102
What Are Ad's Really Selling?
Have you ever sat back and asked yourself, "Could I really look like that?", after seeing an advertisement, showcasing a beautiful model wearing the latest fashion crave? Or ever wondered if you would look as cool as the guy in the sports car ad with a half-naked swimsuit model in the passenger seat? Well, I'm sure we're all guilty of a little "wishful thinking", but that's exactly what leads me to ask my next question, "What are ads really selling?" I have come across countless of advertisements, in which, it looks as if the models are selling themselves or their actions more than the actual product.
That's why I have conducted a little analysis of magazine advertisement In this analysis I looked at two ads from two different magazines, both selling the same type of product, but different brands. There were several factors that went into the study ranging from intended target audience, race, gender, all the way to the values considered in the ad. As you read on, you will see other noticed factors advertisers take into consideration when putting together product ads.
The two ads I chose were for oil moisturizer, one in Vibe Vixen magazine, and the other in Ebony magazine. The ad in Vibe Vixen magazine (ad #1), is a Luster's product. The product name is Pink. It is intended for females, age range is not specified, but is usually for females age 15-45. The race it is directed towards is
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African-American. The date issue of the book is spring 2005. There is no specific class that this product is aimed to. The ad in Ebony magazine (ad #2), is a Nature's Protein product. The product name is Doo Gro. It is intended for females, age range is not specified, but is usually for females age 15-45. The race it is directed towards is African-American. The date issue of the book is February 2005. There is no specific class that this product is aimed to.
Evidence that ad #1 uses to make their case is showcasing, a beautiful, young, African-American female with a really nice hair style. The hair style has words on it such as: sassy, beautiful, shiny, moisturized, and sexy. The text used in the ad states "Let your hair speak for itself", in reference to the words on the hairstyle. Evidence that ad #2 uses to make their case is text only. The ad shows costumers what the product looks like, and tells what the product does, and that's about all. The text on the ad ties into the product because the text used on the ad comes directly off the product itself.
The assumptions in ad #1 is that they are "the number 1 hair lotion" and that you can "wear any style you want with Luster's Pink oil moisturizer" This is presented in the smaller text located at the bottom of the ad. Another assumption presented by ad #1 is that "Its nourishing blend of oils, moisturizers, and conditioners work from root to the tip of each strand providing maximum moisture for healthier, great-looking hair" The assumptions in ad # 2 are that Doo Gro "helps thicken and strengthen hair", it "moisturizes and detangles and is safe on all types of hair, including relaxed!" Additional assumptions in ad # 2 are that it "helps stop breakage and repairs weak,
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damaged hair" it is also "lightweight and protects your hair from the damaging effects of blow dryers and relaxers while leaving your hair with a beautiful softness and natural sheen." The major assumption that ad # 2 makes is that it is "help for hair that won't grow!"
Values that both ads consider are the hair care of their consumers. Ad # 1 considers the fact that females take a lot of pride in their hair and accenting the hair with positive word, shows that they take that into consideration. Ad # 2 considers the fact that females want their hair to grow, and by advertising that the product promotes growth in hair, shows that they took that into consideration.
Both ads' present the same argument, that each of them can successfully moisturize the consumers' hair. Ad # 1 is more eye catching than ad # 2. There is an attractive female with a cute hair style, which looks as though it's courtesy of Luster's Pink lotion. Although it looks and sounds nice, it is an implication, implying that the consumer can be just as attractive, hair will be equally cute, and they will be as sexy as the model in the ad. Even though ad #1 had a few implications, it wasn't filled with a page of text like ad # 2. The words seen on the woman's hair in ad #1 are words of confidence which can make any woman feel good, unlike ad # 2, where there is nothing on the ad besides the two different types of product bottles. Ad # 1 is attempting to sell its product by the use of persuasion. It makes the consumer think that if they purchase this product that they will look as good as the female in the ad. If not them, at least their hair will look as good. Ad # 2 on the other hand, is attempting to sell its product strictly off facts. The text used in the ad, comes directly off the
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bottle. So if you don't see this ad in the magazine, and you see it in the store, you are already informed of what the product is capable of. Ad # 2 is a bit blain. Seeing nothing but two hair moisturizer bottles does nothing for me. Overall, I believe that ad # 1 is the best. As an African-American female, age 19, I would purchase this product. I really like the hair style on the female, and I like the diction used on the hair. I think that ad #1 advertises its product the best.
Now that my analysis has ended, I have come to the conclusion that ad's are really selling......... dreams! They are making their consumers think, believe, wish, hope, and pray that if they purchase that product, that they'll get "somewhat" of what is seen in the ad. Most of the times, the only thing the consumer actually gets is the product itself. So with that said, ladies and gentlemen, don't just purchase a product based on how it's portrayed in an ad, purchase it for you.

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Work Cited
∙Vibe Vixen Spring. 2005: 37
∙ Ebony February. 2005: 125

FX 3

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 18:42:29 GMT

Cortnei Bennett-Knight Bennett-Knight 1
March 31, 2005
Mr. Weiss
English 102
What Are Ad's Really Selling?
The two ads I chose were for oil moisturizer, one in Vibe magazine, and the other in Ebony magazine. The ad in Vibe Vixen magazine (ad #1), is a Luster's product. The product name is Pink. It is intended for females, age range is not specified, but is usually for females age 15-45. The race it is directed towards is African-American. The date issue of the book is Spring 2005. There is no specific class that this product is aimed to. The ad in Ebony magazine (ad #2), is a Nature's Protein product. The product name is Doo Gro. It is intended for females, age range is not specified, but is usually for females age 15-45. The race it is directed towards is African-American. The date issue of the book is February 2005. There is no specific class that this product is aimed to.
Evidence that ad #1 uses to make their case is showcasing , a beautiful, young, African-American female with a really nice hair style. The hair style has words on it such as: sassy, beautiful, shiny, moisturized, and sexy. The text used in the ad states "Let your hair speak for itself", in reference to the words on the hairstyle.
Evidence that ad #2 uses to make their case is text only. The ad shows costumers what the product looks like, and tells what the product does, and that's
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about all. The text on the ad ties into the product because the text used on the ad comes directly off the product itself.

The assumptions in ad #1 is that they are "the number 1 hair lotion" and that you can "wear any style you want with Luster's Pink oil moisturizer" This is presented in the smaller text located at the bottom of the add. Another assumption presented by ad #1 is that "Its nourishing blend of oils, moisturizers, and conditioners work from root to the tip of each strand providing maximum moisture for healthier, great-looking hair" The assumptions in ad # 2 are that Doo Gro "helps thicken and strengthen hair", it "moisturizes and detangles and is safe on all types of hair, including relaxed!" Additional assumptions in ad # 2 are that it "helps stop breakage and repairs weak, damaged hair" it is also "lightweight and protects your hair from the damaging effects of blow dryers and relaxers while leaving your hair with a beautiful softness and natural sheen." The major assumption that ad # 2 makes is that it is "help for hair that won't grow!"
Values that both ads consider are the hair care of their consumers. Ad # 1 considers the fact that females take a lot of pride in their hair and accenting the hair with positive word, shows that they take that into consideration. Ad # 2 considers the fact that females want their hair to grow, and by advertising that the product promotes growth in hair, shows that they took that into consideration.

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Both ad's present the same argument, that each of them can successfully moisturize the consumers hair. Ad # 1 is more eye catching that ad # 2. Their is an attractive female with a cute hair style, which looks as though its courtesy of Luster's Pink lotion. Ad #1 isn't filled with a page of text like ad # 2. The words seen on the woman's hair in ad #1 are words of confidence which can make any woman feel good, unlike ad # 2, where there is nothing on the ad besides the two different type of product bottles. Ad # 1 is attempting to sell its product by the use of persuasion. It makes the consumer think that if they purchase this product that they will look as good as the female in the ad. If not them, at least their hair will look as good. Ad # 2 on the other hand, is attempting to sell its product strictly off facts. The text used in the ad, comes directly off the bottle. So if you don't see this ad in the magazine, and you see it in the store, you are already informed of what the product is capable of. Ad # 2 is a bit blain. Seeing nothing but two hair moisturizer bottles does nothing for me.
Overall, I believe that ad # 1 is the best. As an African-American female, age 19, I would purchase this product. I really like the hair style on the female, and I like the diction used on the hair. I think that ad #1 advertises its product the best.

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Work Cited
∙Vibe Vixen Spring. 2005: 37

∙ Ebony February. 2005: 125

In class writing

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 17:46:54 GMT

The two ad's that I chose were hair moisturizers. I chose these two ad's because ad #1 (Pink Lotion) looked nice. It actually made me want to go out and buy that product. I chose ad #2 because I needed another brand of hair moisturizer to compete against ad #1. Ad #2 wasn't as eye cathcing as ad#1. The young lady in ad #1 was some what attractive, and her hair looked nice. Not to mention the text that was used to sell this product made me want to buy it even more. But ad #2 was not too good. I honestly flipped right pass it the first time I read the magazine.

Final FX 2

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:09:45 GMT

Cortnei Bennett-Knight Bennett- Knight 1
March 22, 2005
Mr. Weiss
English 102
Making a Case
One day, while sitting on Schneider's stoop, my friends and I listened in on two males conversing. The topic of choice was the roaster of one of their fellow friends: "Yeah, he did it to Rachel, Brittany, and Latoya." (Boy A) "For real? That man's a pimp!" (Boy B) But less than fifteen minutes later, after a certain female walked pass, they began talking about her roaster. "I heard Tiffany did it to Mike, Andre, and Keith." (Boy A) "Hahaha, she a hoe!" (Boy B). Its so funny how quickly Boy B's opinion changed when one minute ago, his friend was a pimp because he had sex with three different females, but when the girl had sex with three different males, she's a hoe.
That's exactly something that women just don't understand, and most certainly do not agree with. We are tired of being insulted and called hoes for our actions, but men are praised and called pimps. IT'S JUST NOT FAIR!!! If we are doing the same thing, we need to be labeled the same thing, regardless of the gender. Labeling men pimps and women hoes for having multiple sex partners is bias & creates a double standard, is wrong and based off society's definition of a pimp and a hoe is used improperly.

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"All women= hoes" is just the thought of one blogger. I am sickened that a male can say "all women= hoes" knowing that his mother is a woman, and knowing that his grandmother is woman, and honestly believe that. But that's beside the point, it's the fact that he associates being a "hoe" with being a female, as if males are not and can not be one as well. !" Take this unknown poet for example; "ladies don't get offended when we call you hoes, it's just a generalized term used to describe all you women out there." With that being said, it's not that women are hoes because they sleep around, it's because men just find it easier to define women this way. How absurd is that? That's where the biasness comes into play. With people already having the perception that a "hoe" is only a female, they're not going to look at them in any other light, or as anything else... especially not a "pimp!"
I've learned through television, movies, and music that a pimp is a male that hustles women for money they receive for sexual favors and a hoe is the woman that that the pimp hustles. Based off that, being called a pimp or a hoe for having multiple sex partners is incorrect.
The issue of the matter is that there needs to one clear set label for having sexual relations freely (with different people). It should be considered whether or not having these types of relations is a good or bad thing before choosing a word with a negative or positive connotation.

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I'm not too sure as to what you actually think a "hoe" is, but to me, a "hoe" is someone who is "loose" sexually. If you reread my statement I say someone, meaning anybody!!! That's all I want you guy's to see, and when I say "you guys" I'm not specifically talking to males, I'm talking to everyone that associates being a hoe with being a female. If you honestly believe that a "hoe" is someone with too many sex partners, then let it be that way. Let it be that way for both genders. Same thing applies for the idea of a "pimp". If you honestly believe that a "pimp" is someone with too many sex partners, then let it be that way for both genders.
I'm not trying to dispute your opinion of what you think a "pimp" or a "hoe" is, I just want it to be understood that labeling women one thing and labeling men another for the same action is wrong. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and swims like a duck, then guess what? It's a duck- regardless of its gender. Same thing applies for the action of having sexual relations freely.
People sit back and honestly evaluate the double standard of the situation and make the right decision to stop doing it. To all you males out there that are having sex with two or three different females, allow me to be the first to say: "Hahaha you're a hoe!" You males are no longer exempt from the disgraceful, dishonorable, discreditable, and shameful label that has been limited to females only. It is a new day, and we are standing up for ourselves. If we are "hoes" when we have sex with three or four different people, then anyone else who does it, is the same thing. One action, one label and don't you ever forget it!

In Class Writing

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 17:57:40 GMT

My target audience is male and female, ages between 12-28. My age range starts off so young people are beginning to have sex at a very young age, and believe it or not, 12 year olds are being called hoes and pimps as well. The type of attention getter I may be using is a personal story. My personal story will allow people to see why I feel the way I do. I’m not too sure as to what personal story I will be using, but I’m sure I can muster up a good juicy one!

In Class Writing

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:08:03 GMT

My progress was going good until, part II. I started off with such a good start on part I, I thought this assignment would be a breeze. But the lack of sources related to my topic made it very difficult for me to gain sufficient information on my topic. I do believe that I had a flexible opinion about the topic. Although my opinion did not change, I wasn’t closed-minded to the opinions of others.

II.
Part II was horrible. It was so hard for me to find sources related to my topic, and the ones that I did actually find were of minimum assistance. Yes, I obtained the views of others, but it didn’t give me a clear understanding as to why males are viewed as pimps and females as hoes.

III.
I think that I repeat my topic far too many times, but I continued repeat it so that people wouldn’t forget what exactly I was talking about. I don’t think I ranted my opinion enough. I stated it once, and quoted my opinion once as well, and that was all.
I like the idea of writing the paper in sections. It is beneficial to students that have a hard time having their paper flow. The sections assist the students in having all the same content in the same place, instead of talking about one thing in the beginning, then coming back to it somewhere else in the paper.

IV.
I do not feel that my paper was beneficial because for one, I didn’t learn anything from it. This topic that I chose, seemed good at first, but because it is a topic that is based off the opinions of others, it was hard to actually learn something. My writing skills were good, there were no problems with that, but that research was something else. Something that I would do differently, is thinking very carefully about my topic.

Part III

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:35:54 GMT

After conducting my research, I have drawn the conclusion that there is no reasonable explanation as to why females are viewed as "hoes" and why males are viewed as "pimps." There is no reasonable explanation because people have their own opinions, thoughts, and definitions of these titles. My original opinion ("My opinion on this situation is that it is unjust. I feel this way because for one, I am a female. Two, women like to have sex just as much as men, and I don't see why we are labeled "hoes" and men are labeled "pimps." Overall, there needs to be one label for this action, whether it's good or bad. It should not be that men are "this", and women are "that". It either needs to be that both men and women are "pimps" or they're both "hoes"!) has not changed, but I can say that after completing my research, I have become more accepting to the fact that people are going to have there own opinions regardless, and it is not for me, to dispute it. For instance, one blogger gave a full definition of a "hoe" and the first thing they said was: "A hoe is a woman....." At first, I was bothered by that statement, because the blogger instantly associated being a "hoe" with being a female, but now, I am accepting of that response. I am accepting of that response because my research has made me respect the opinions of other. Why females are viewed as "hoes" and males as "pimps", I'll never know, but the best way to sum up this mysterious issue is to say: "it's all in the eye of the beholder."

Part II

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 02:50:14 GMT

The three to five sources that I found on my topic were a weblog (talking about "why are woman called hoes?") , a song, and an interview. The weblog was very informative, because it allowed me to get views from both male and female on that topic. I found out from one blogger, that woman are called hoes because " they do not have strong self-esteem." Another blogger believes that a hoe is "a woman who sleeps with multiple partners at the same time. Or sleeps with men without any intentions to be with that person or sleeps with a man the first day you meet them. That's not only hoe-ish but unhealthy." It's very interesting that the second blogger is actually a female. But overall, the weblog didn't really help me in answering my question because too many bloggers were getting off topic and referring to too many other topics.

The song that I found that relates to my topic is "Can't hold us down" by Christina Aguileria, featuring Lil Kim. Quotes from this song :"If you look back in history
It's a common double standard of society. The guy gets all the glory the more he can score. While the girl can do the same and yet you call her a whore. I don't understand why it's okay. The guy can get away with it & the girl gets named." That quote was sung by Christina. Another quote: "Here's something I just can't understand. If the guy have three girls then he's the man. He can either give us some head, sex her off. If the girl do the same, then she's a whore." That quote was rapped by Lil Kim.

The interview that I conducted was done on Valon Timmons. I asked Valon one simple question: "Why are men pimps and women hoes?", she instantly knew what I was talking about. Valon replied "because men have penises and woman have vaginas." I asked her what does that matter, and she said "Men get to stick it in and woman have holes" I asked her can I get a more serious answer and she said "That's just how it is, that's how it is portrayed in society and its been that way for years." Then I asked her does she think its right just because its been going on for years and she said "no, but my opinion isn't going to change anything."

Overall, my sources were somewhat useful in helping me making my argument more clear. The weblog helped me because it allowed me to see the views of both male and female at the same time, but the problem with that was actually determining who was male and who was female. The song was a very good source for me. The song questions the same thing I question which makes it evident that other females wonder the same thing I do. But without giving the answers my question is still left hanging in the air. The interview was by far no help, it just allowed me to see the view of a female that lives in my building.

I'm not totally satisfied with my sources which is why I plan on finding more that will actually support my argument.

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 17:52:31 GMT

So far, I would describe me research as going well. I can honestly say that I haven’t really put too much time into my research (not yet) but I have found some pretty reliable sources that are going to help me with my argument. The only thing that is hard for me is finding a third source. I am really looking for an article that talks about the views of woman, and why are they seen as “hoes” when they have “relations” (freely) w/ men, but that has been one tough cookie to find.

FX 1

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 22:50:56 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, my question to you is: "Why are men glorified, for having "relations" (freely) with women, but when women have "relations" (freely) with men, they are insulted and therefore labeled as "hoes"???" That is the question of the day!
I find interest in this topic because, as a female, I am limitless to the insults and the name calling based off the actions of having "relations" (freely) with men. Plus, I am bothered by the fact that when men partake in this action, it is considered a good thing (mostly to men), but when a women does it, it is considered a bad thing. That is my biggest issue, the biasness of the situation.
How is it that the same action being preformed, results in being labeled, but the label varies based off your gender? Why are there two different labels for the same action? How is it that one label is bad and the other is good? How is it that men get the good label and women get the bad? Why is okay for men, and not okay for women?
My opinion on this situation is that it is unjust. I feel this way because for one, I am a female. Two, women like to have sex just as much as men, and I don't see why we are labeled "hoes" and men are labeled "pimps."
Overall, there needs to be one label for this action, whether its good or bad. It should not be that men are "this", and women are "that". It either needs to be that both men and women are "pimps" or they're both "hoes"!

In class Writing

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 17:50:24 GMT

The topic that I have chosen for my argument paper is: “Why are women viewed as “hoes” when they have “relations” (freely) with different males, but when men have “relations” (freely) with different females, they are viewed as “pimps?”

* I think that this situation is biased. I don’t see how men are glorified for these actions, but women are tainted when they do it. Basically, I want the views to be equal. Whether both men and women are viewed as “hoes” or “pimps”, it really doesn’t matter. I just want the action of having “free relations” with people to be viewed as one thing, no matter what your gender is.

In Class Writing 2/01

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 18:00:04 GMT

Ideas for topics that I have come up with are:
∙ Why are women portrayed as “hoes” if they have sex with several different male, but when men do it, they are portrayed as “pimps” or viewed as “the man”???
∙ Legalizing marijuana
∙ Allowing smoking to take place in the dorms
∙ Lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18

* I can’t really think of any more ideas for topics as of now but of the four that I have come up with I believe that topic number one and topic number 2 most interest me. I am interested in topic number one because as a female, I have to be aware of all the males that I have “relations” with because if I don’t then I will be called such names as “slut,” “whore,” “tramp,” “skank,” “hoe,” or the not so infamous insult, “trollop.” But as a female, I don’t think that it is fair that I get called all these names if I choose to have “relations” with different people, but when a man does it, he is considered a “pimp.” That’s why I’m interested in topic number one. Topic number two interested me because I honestly believe that marijuana should be legalized. I feel this way because I know too many people in jail for marijuana charges when murders and rapist are still wondering the streets.

In Class Writing

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:21:29 GMT

My thoughts on blog technology are that this is a good idea. I like the idea of being able to read what your peers have to say about a certain topic. Before taking this class I have never been introduced to the “blog technology.” I do not truly believe that blog technology could be infiltrating to our social structure and media without so many people noticing.

* How does blog technology help students enrolled in classes other than English?

In class writing I_20

Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:05:09 GMT

The most recent argument I have in my memory, is an argument between my friends and I. We were arguing about a dance called the “percolator.” This is actually a rather funny argument because I have no idea how to do the “percolator,” but I insisted that I knew the right way it should be done. The reason I thought I knew how to do it was because I watched a few people do this dance to this song called, “It’s time for the percolator,” but my friends tried to tell me that was not it. In fact, they tried to tell me I wasn’t even doing the “percolator”, I was doing a totally different dance called the “pressure cooker.” Then to top it off, not only was I doing the “percolator” wrong, but I was also doing the “pressure cooker” wrong too! That’s funny to me, I can’t dance so I didn’t really argue with that, but I swore up and down that I was doing the “percolator” right.

- The sides to this argument were my friends vs. me.
- I didn’t really have any evidence besides that I saw people doing this dance in the club, but my friends are from Chicago or surrounded by people from there where the “percolator”, supposedly, originated.