Dinesh DSouza has had a 25-year career as a writer, scholar, and public intellectual.

A former
policy analyst in the Reagan White House, DSouza also served as John M. Olin Fellow at the
American Enterprise Institute, and the Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellow at the Hoover
Institution at Stanford University. He served as the president of The Kings College in New York
City from 2010 to 2012.
"About." Dinesh D'Souza. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2014.
In the rap world, women represent success, and they are treated almost as accessories: a means
for rappers to prove that they have made it to the top. Unfortunately, sex sells in our society, and
the media has uncovered this fixation. This article portrays exactly why men use women in
music videos to downgrade them.
Albert Brandon. Hip Hop: The False Advertisement of Women Common Place Because You
Say So. Common Place Because You Say So. n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.
Bayou City History." Bayou City History. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
Rap music videos are not neutral. They communicate cogently clear and subtle messages.
Namely, many of the rap music videos tend to objectify or de-humanize women. Our cultures
obsession with using women precedes the advent of rap music.
Bobo, Luke. Rap Artists Use of Women. Ransom Fellowship. Ransom Fellowship. n.d. Web.
25 Oct. 2013.
"Birds the Word." Birds the Word RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014.
Thomas Jefferson -- author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for
Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of
Virginia -- voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era. As public
official, historian, philosopher, and plantation owner, he served his country for over five decades.
"Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson." Learning Resources from Monticello:. Monticello
Classroom, n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2014.
A lack of balance in the numbers of male and female industry, radio and marketing executives
perpetuates these notions. As a society where women were initially denied the right to vote, the
nation was built on what tickles mens fancies. Once hyper-sexualized and demeaned, women
are arguably left figuratively tickling because fancy is always entertaining.
Brooklyn Bodega. Four Reasons Why Degrading Women Makes Hit Rap Songs. BB. 2013. Web.
29 Oct. 2013.
Males today have become much too obsessed with maintaining a masculine image in order to be
constantly climbing higher on the social ladder. If the TV industry really wants to give these
teens hope, they need to portray gay teens as they areuncertainty and all.
Chacko, Rebecca. "The Mystery of Sex in Advertising Commonplace." The Mystery of Sex in
Advertising Commonplace. McGraw-Hill Companies, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2014.
Art is a certain kind of specialized communication. Communication is not necessarily art. Art
does not equal communication, but all art is communication. In mathematical terms, art is a
member of the set of communication. What makes art different and special is that a
communication that has value.
Crockett, Rex. "Art & Perception." Art and Communication. N.p., 16 Nov. 2006. Web. 24 Feb.
2014.
Despite the dozen or so people spread out near the pavilion at Grayton Beach State Park, the
quiet was unbroken. Most of the painters stuck close to the pavilion, happy with the views
afforded nearby. Others ventured out onto paths around the sand dunes or a bit farther from the
group.
Delgado, Lauren. "Artists Head Outdoors, 'It's a Meditation in Addition to Being Fun to Do'
(GALLERY)." - Local. Halifax Media Group, 2 Nov. 2013. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
"Diana Savas at Pasadena City College." RateMyProfessors.com. MtvU, n.d. Web. 01 Mar.
2014.
Peter Elbow is a Professor of English Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,
where he also directed the Writing Program from 1996 until 2000. He writes about theory,
practice, and pedagogy, and has authored several books and a number of papers. His practices in
regards to editing and revising, are now widely accepted and taught as the writing process. The
invention technique freewriting, is dubbed as a "student-centered movement
Elbow, Peter. Writing Without Teachers. New York: Oxford University Press, 1973. Print.
The songs society grows up dancing to, whose vulgar lyrics we barely even pay attention to, are
an almost circus-like celebration of the hypnotic beauty of the female form. The world believes
that seeing a woman completely in control of her body and her sexuality, dancing to songs that
were meant to objectify her but only end up highlighting the power of her autonomy, is
viscerally attractive.
Fagan, Chelsea. I Am A Woman, And I Am Empowered By Degrading Music. Thought
Catalog. (2013): n.pag. Web. 20 Oct. 2013
With powerful entries from the students' own diaries and a narrative text by Erin Gruwell, The
Freedom Writers Diary is an uplifting, unforgettable example of how hard work, courage, and
the spirit of determination changed the lives of a teacher and her students.
Gruwell, Erin. The Freedom Writers Diary. New York: Broadway Books, 2009. Print.
Hemersma, Anel. "In Your Bones." In Your Bones. Wordpress.com, 14 Jan. 2013. Web. 25 Feb.
2014.
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor Band has
been involved with the Tournament of Roses Parade and other special high profile events.
Representing the students, teachers, administrators and employees of the second largest school
district in the nation, the band is one of four bands allowed to perform in the annual Tournament
of Roses Parade. The All District High School Band also provides LAUSD students with the
opportunity to perform in Band Fest, at Disneyland, and on other special events
".: HOME :. Los Angeles Unified School District All City Honor Marching Band." .: HOME :.
Los Angeles Unified School District All City Honor Marching Band. N.p., n.d. Web. 27
Feb. 2014.
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the
white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a
hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White
House itself. There, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive
witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his
family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with her addictions and his defiant
eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his
own way.
Hornaday, Ann. "Essay: The Butler Finally Puts the Civil Rights Movement On-screen. Will
Others Follow?" Washington Post. The Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2013. Web. 07 Apr.
2014.
Primary focus is on redressing issues of equity and social justice especially within the historical
discourse of Adult Education particularly as it relates to race.
"Lisa R. Merriweather Hunn." Untitled Document. Ball State University, n.d. Web. 18 Feb.
2014.
The music began to change from lyrics about struggles and hardships to ones emphasizing sex
and demeaning portrayals of women. This once relatable genre of music has, in the past couple
of generations, transformed into a way to degrade women, corrupt youth with sex, alcohol and
violence, and provide men with a sense of superiority in relationships.
Living Civil. "Search Results For: Rap Music Degrading Women." Live Civil. N.p., n.d. Web. 02
Apr. 2014.
incinnati-based antiques auction house Cowans Auctions, led by PBSs Antiques Roadshow
appraiser and History Detective Wes Cowan, routinely establishes record prices for rare objects
in each of its antiques auctions and art auctions. Featured works include American and European
paintings and sculpture, American historic collectibles and political memorabilia, early
photography, American Indian art, western art, early militaria and military collectibles, and
American antique furniture.
"Lot 676 ." Cowan's Auctions: The Midwest's Most Trusted Auction House / Antiques / Fine
Art / Art Appraisals. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2014.
This Lynx shower gel advertisement had to be banned from television or billboards because of
its words towards women. This just proved to show how far companys take their imagery to the
next level.
Lynx Shower Gels. Advertisement. Campaign.com. 23 Nov. 2013. Web. 27 Oct. 2013.
German philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto
and Das Kapital, anticapitalist works that form the basis of Marxism.
"Karl Marx." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2014.
Maybe we have produced a generation of students who are more dependent, fragile, and entitled
than previous generations. If so, it's time for us to adopt a growth mind-set and learn from our
mistakes. It's time to deliver interventions that will truly boost students' motivation, resilience,
and learning.
Kids and Self Esteem. The Perils and Promises of Praise. KSE, 2013. Web. 1 Oct 2013.
King, Stephen. "Stephen King Quotes." Goodreads. Goodreads, n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
His books, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference (2000), Blink: The
Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005), Outliers: The Story of Success (2008), and What
the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures (2009) have all appeared on The New York Times
bestsellers list. His works deal with research in the areas of psychology, social psychology and
sociology. On June 30, 2011, Gladwell was appointed to the Order of Canada.
"Malcolm Gladwell." Famous Authors. Famous Authors, n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.
Successful artists understand the entrepreneurial aspects of making a living as an artist. When
they encounter something new or unusual on the business side, they investigate and learn to do it
or delegate the task. They know the value of relationships and network in person and through
social media.

Mcnee, Lori. "5 Common Traits of Successful Artists." Fine Art Tips With Lori McNee. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
In the poem Same Song by Pat Mora, her Twelve year old daughter wakes up early, to make
her hair, and to put make up on. She cares about appearance. She is still not happy with the way
that she looks. Her Sixteen year old son doesnt wake up early or care about putting make up on,
jogs at night, expands his muscles, and he still doesnt the way he looks.
Mora, Pat. Same Song. WordPress.com. WordPress.com, 2012. Web. 22 Sept. 2013.
"Music That Impacted Anti-apartheid Struggle." Workers World. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.
A young generation of boys that will one day be men are being told it is okay to beat women, to
degrade them to the lowest of levels, and treat them as nothing more than a piece of meat to
"skeet skeet" inside of. Equally as bad, a young generation of girls that will one day be women
are learning that it is acceptable to be treated like this and to act like a "groupie hoe." These are
the values that are being instilled in today's youth.
Petition Online. Stop the Sexist and Degrading Songs. PO. n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2013
Part 3 is all about calls to action. It describes the approaches you can take to get your particular
message across most effectively, whether it's in the form of letters, speeches, personal essays,
blogs, music, or poetry. I was reassured and inspired by this book, even more so as I made my
way through it again to write this review. "The finest thing we can do in life," Pipher says, "is to
grow a soul and then use it in the service of humankind." What a beautiful call to action.
Pipher, Mary. Writing to Change the World. New York: Riverhead Trade, 2007. Print
Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon
who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late '60s by two celebrated producers struck by
his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would
secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed
and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide
"SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN." Searching for Sugar Man. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.
"Segregation." Segregation. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2014.
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato founded the Academy and is the author of philosophical works
of unparalleled influence in Western thought.
"Short Biography of Plato." Short Biography of Plato. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 24 Jan.
2014.
Robin Thickes summer hit "Blurred Lines" addresses what sounds like a grey area between
consensual sex and assault. Thicke further sings Youre a good girl, suggesting that a good girl
wont show her reciprocal desire (if it exists). This becomes further proof in his mind that she
wants sex: for good girls, silence is consent and no really means yes. The implication in
Blurred Lines is that because the woman is not responding to a mans sexual advances, which of
course are irresistible, shes hiding her true sexual desire under a facade of disinterest.
Thicke, Robin. Blurred Lines. YouTube. YouTube, 20 Mar. 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2013
Vals De Las Mariposas - Version Corrido." YouTube. YouTube, 26 June 2010. Web. 10 Feb.
2014.
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his
place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his
way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.
Willems, Mo. Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. New York: Hyperion Books for Children,
2007. Print.
Coca-Cola history began in 1886 when the curiosity of an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S.
Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive tasting soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains.
He created a flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was mixed with
carbonated water and deemed excellent by those who sampled it. Dr. Pembertons partner and
bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage Coca Cola as well as
designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today.
"1920's Coca Cola Sign." ICollectorcom Online Auctions Upcoming Auctions. N.p., n.d. Web. 10
Apr. 2014.