Afghanistan's Real Culture

How can people in Afghanistan accept that devastating part of their culture? Why don’t the mothers do something about it? If they are able to sexually abuse innocent children each day then they either have some pretty messed up people or they have a messed up government. I don’t understand why the U.S. cannot do anything to help the poor children who are sexually abused each day. 

Ch. 1 & 2 Lord of the Flies Quiz

Dearest Aunt,

                I am stuck on this Island and you need to send help quick! The people here don’t like me. Ralph found me the other day while I was stuck in a tree. He is skinny and has fair skin. We found a conch like the one you have at your house. Ralph blew into it and some others came. Their names are Simon and Jack. Simon has already fainted and Jack made the fire. We have formed into 2 groups the fire group and the water group. We chose them buy this thing we played. There are these things call Beasties and they are long snake things that turn into vines during the day but come alive at night. And there’s another thing called the beast that we are all afraid of and no one knows what it looks like and apparently everyone has it. I miss you and my asthma is getting worse.

                                                         Sincerely,                  

                                                                          Piggy

Macrosociology vs. Microsociology

In macrosociology people look at the bigger picture and how groups interact with each other whereas microsociology is when people look at how individual people interact with each other. The macrosociology in my life is how our football team will win against other teams and the microsociology is how the players will tackle, guard, and interact with one another.

Mindful Sociology

Overall I agree with what he said. In fact, none of his points I disagree with. I believe that if people in the world today actually used empathy once in a while the world would be a much more peaceful place. If we could see in our minds and in our hearts how ruthless we are to them maybe we can tone it down a little. I am a pacifist so I believe that there is no good reason for and for torturing people with violence and physical torment.

I feel that burning the Korans takes it a little too far. We all have our own beliefs and differences why can’t people be humane enough to respect others? I feel like we Americans should at least try to talk it out when we don’t disagree with other countries. Even if it’s a small problem with 5 immigrants, one even, if you talk it out with them and you come to an agreement together, you might just change that person[s]’s life. We should put ourselves in their shoes. When I walk in an office building or a restaurant I usually talk very quietly or do not talk at all because I don’t want to disturb people working or eating. In my experience, I find it very annoying when I’m working on homework or regular work, it is very annoying when people talk and don’t shut there mouth.   

I see myself fitting in the big picture of society as a Music Teacher changing lives of people by teaching them the power of music and how fun it is to sing, dance, or play along to it. Honestly, I don’t see myself making a huge change in millions of people, but I hope to make a change in those who are inspired by music and wish to play music.