The Traditions, Beliefs, Rules, and Forces that Shaped My Identity.

I am an American of West Indian descent. Because I am the only person born in America, apart from my brothers and sisters, my home was mainly surrounded by West Indian influence of both my parents and other relatives. My parents and most of my relatives are Jamaican with some English and Cuban influence mingled within. My culture places strong emphasis on becoming a distinguished individual by pursuing the highest form of education possible to obtain. My culture reveres its elders and considers them a well of wisdom. Marriage is highly regarded and considered very sacred within my family. My family and I are very religious. At times I did not always follow the rules and live up to the standards my family upheld. As the saying goes “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” and sometimes I did so in order to fit in with my peers.

Alabama A&M University: A Rewarding Opportunity for Prospective Students.

Alabama A&M University is a distinguished institution of higher achievement and fine learning. Alabama A&M has an excellent faculty and administration, and offers diverse and distinct courses of study and programs. I would also mention to prospective students that Alabama A&M University sits on a beautifully landscaped campus with recently renovated and new buildings and facilities is just minutes away from shopping areas and convenient stores. I would quickly like to add that Alabama A&M has a vast range of activities and resources for students to participate and utilize. Prospective students can come and see for themselves and make each learning experience a memorable one.

To What Extent Should Sexual Activity be an Important Criterion for Judging Masculinity or Femininity?

Sexual activity is an insignificant criterion for judging masculinity or femininity. One can judge masculinity and femininity of another individual through his or her overall conduct. Masculinity and femininity is the mindset of an individual and dictates how one should act as a female or a male. If one isn’t sexually active (and there are still many individuals in existence today who are not sexually active) something else has to be used in order to determine the masculinity or femininity of an individual. In such cases, there has to be another criterion set in place that one can utilize to judge these things. I propose looking at the overall picture of an individual before opinions and judgments are formed. Observe his or her actions and demeanor over time before assessments are made.

Should Society Create Legal and Moral Limits for Scientific Studies?

There should be regulations on scientific progress. First and foremost the purpose of scientific research should be to enhance daily living for the members of society. The basis of scientific research needs to be improving the welfare of humanity. There need not be any fear or reservations in scientific progress, for one must keep in mind that it the advancements and breakthroughs that presently exist today are due impart to trial and error of past scientists who took risks and formulated hypotheses in their experiments. They toiled and labored to remedy the current conditions and major issues of their day and age as they knew. Some of the present conveniences, technology, and medicines would not be in existence today and society would have remained stagnant and primitive. As society presently faces new problems, scientific studies should be a means to alleviate those problems and come up with solutions.

Does Society Help to Create Irresponsible Sexuality in its Members?

Society helps to create irresponsible sexuality in its members. We seem to be a very sensual society that is driven by the dictates of the media. We seem to be living in an age that is now more than ever before sex conscious, and there is not that many television programs or commercial ads that isn’t tainted with some kind of sexual overtone. Many of the popular movies that debut each year owe their success to the ingenuity of its producers that strategically incorporate sexual scenes and implications. Infidelity and divorce is the norm and there has been a breakdown in the traditional family unit. The sanctity of marriage has been eroding and continues to dissipate with each passing year. “Lust” often times is portrayed through the media as “love,” and many people have allowed themselves to be drawn in to these mixed-up notions.

3 Simple Steps to a Better World.

It takes a shift in one’s mindset to eradicate stereotypes and help ease racial tensions in society. This shift must first begin with an awareness of racial division and issues that need to change within our society. Second, a decision needs to be made in favor for changes to be made improve racial conditions in society. A cultivation of selflessness, consideration, and compassion is the third step. If every member of society were to follow these few simple steps, what a huge impact it would have on humanity, what a significant difference it would make in how we think and act?

My Experience on Commuter Buses.

Usually when I enter a bus, people tend to take a quick survey of me. As I continue to make my way into the bus, the first thing riders do is to look at my face to see if it is familiar to them. The female riders tend to easily observe my attire and hairdo. The male riders, some indiscreetly and others not so indiscreetly and depending on what I might have on, usually observe my physique. Mostly, the female riders radiate a standoffish behavior in my presence and the male riders, generally are more affable. If I secure a seat next to a female rider, I often times detect an air of frostiness from them as the women riders seem to be territorial than the men riders. Then again, this is to be expected when commuting in New York City.