Growing Up In The South

Moving from the South to the Midwest was a huge change in my life. For my whole life I grew up to the southern hospitality and the tang of salt in the air since the beach was always less than 5 minutes away wherever I lived. Now I moved to a place where they flip you off to say hi, and the closest thing to an ocean is a sea of grass that seems to go on forever. Although I am now adapted to the change for the most part, it took me awhile to break in to the social norms of an average Midwest kids.

grew up in Chicago, Illinois, a beautiful city surrounded by violence and controversy by the media. I found things more simple when I was kid growing up here, there wasn't much to worry about but as I got older things became more complex here. The sounds of the " L "' or as you know it as, The Train, and the roaring sounds of cars passing by my house made me feel alive while growing up and as a matter of fact still does. You could wake up in the morning and see the vibrant blue skies being pierced by the skyscrapers and see other kids playing ball or riding their bikes. When it was summer time I would play ins sprinklers or go downtown and play in the fountains with my family. Of course, like most big cities I had to watch my back while growing up because you never knew what somebody was up to. It's weird really growing up here because you never know what's going to happen next , wether it's a good thing or a bad thing. All I can really say about growing up in Chicago is that if I had the chance to redo it, I'd do if a million times.

In the 1930’s there was a lot of racial tensions and expectations for southern culture. Things are different now than they were back then like the culture, but especially gender roles in the south.

Traditional views of the Antebellum South oftentimes ignore class divides within the American South. African-Americans and Whites are oftentimes viewed as being divided by race with all Whites and African-Americans being equal. However these ideals ignore the seventy-five percent of southerners which did not own slaves and the steep divides between African-American slaves with different roles. Primary sources from authors who experienced the Antebellum South, the American Civil War, and, or Reconstruction alert their audiences to societal divides which existed within each perceived race. Following the abolishment of slavery, economic class divides among whites were mitigated and whites view of African-Americans became standardized. Whites began to only recognize African-American as a rival to their power in all capacities, and as such vilified all African-Americans.

We will start of with the zipline which is actually one of the most elaborate ones in the world. They also have one of the few 4D theaters, which will literally put you on the edge of your seat. And of course the have the famous water park, that includes many different sub activities inside the one activity. Activities are the most common reason for someone to go anywhere and that is kinda the way it is for me, except I also would like to go to get away from my sisters.

There is just something about Southern Cooking, something about the women who’ve mastered it, and something about what it represents. A Southern Feast represents time spent in careful preparation and an almost entire region of people that didn’t get the memo about cholesterol. Southern cooking brilliantly displays a community that still remains untouched by at least some of the craziness in the world around us. Things move a little slower in the South, and one of those things is the cooking. Preparing a Southern feast is a job. It is hard work, and it takes some time, but that is part of the charm. This cooking is the kind that allows for sitting around canning

The Southern way of thinking for many whites remained constant from the 1900s to 1950s. There was racial intolerance and discrimination. Southern tradition was embedded into everyone, black and white. The causes for these prejudiced positions stemmed mainly from fear and many cared over from the time of slavery. The blacks on the other hand, were split. Some agreed with the complacent doctrine of Booker T. Washington, while others pushed for the social and political equality stressed by W.E.B. Du Bois. Whites expressed these attitudes by lynching and insinuating race riots. Blacks countered by, for example, creating their own "country" called Mound Bayou where blacks lived and prospered independently from whites. For many people, Southern

One can do a lot of things at Myrtle Beach. Usually people visit it to spend their vacations, as it is a good spot for vacations. People enjoy the beach with the relaxing weather and it is not just the beach they enjoy, there is a lot more of it. There are beautiful resorts there, with different arcade games and other types of stuff.

The post-Civil War South has been called the “New South.” In what ways did it succeed in reinventing itself? In what ways did it fail?

In the south during the 1980’s the Democratic Party gained strength and a solid foothold. This time was known as the “Solid South.” It was called this due to the fact that white powerful democrats were able to get elected anyone they wanted using a variety of underhanded tactics including fraud, violence and blatantly racist laws.

There is a different feel about entertainment on the islands. Hawaii emphasizes their culture through entertainment offering numerous Polynesian shows and the traditional Luau. They too have night life if you visit Honolulu or Waikiki but the other islands are more rural with little night life. Unlike Florida, you won’t find many bands that come to perform because of the distance it takes to travel to the Islands. Also, if you grow bored then you are “stuck” on the island causing many people to feel like they have “island fever”. There are a lot of sights to see in Hawaii, so if you are into exploring there is plenty to do to keep you from getting bored. Hike to a waterfall or up a mountain, zip line through the forests, go snorkeling, paddle boarding, or surfing. Hawaii is the home of surfing with all the world class surf spots of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea, and Jaws. There are big waves, and big surf. With all the outdoor activities in Hawaii the entertainment is endless. Hawaii and Florida both have fun things to do for entertainment but you will have to decide what you like and which lifestyle you can afford.

Outdoor activities are centered around the beautiful beaches with spotting a dolphin in the wild being a common occurrence. You have access to all the watersports possible. Windsurfing, snorkeling and fishing to name a few. And of course an adventure with Capt. Steve in his buggy is a great way to get to know the area that the divers wildlife that lives in it. When family come to visit, you can book a tour catered to them and give them an experience they’ll never forget.

Belle, a direct translation from French would give the word the meaning beautiful, and with such has been used to describe women in America that come from the antebellum South which adds to the essence of the Southern region’s desire to be known as beautiful. After the Civil War between the North and South of the United States, many changes befell the Southern United States, such as a more industrialized economy, rejection of slavery, and more liberal ideas to be spread into the South. Including these changes, the role of Southern women became more flexible with education, employment, and political rights giving women much more equal opportunities amongst fellow Southerners. Despite all these changes the North considered beneficiary for women in the American South, many stereotypes about Southern women have remained. These stereotypes include, women being kind, family-oriented, and maintaining a certain reputation within their community as some of the most basic roles woman must meet to fulfill the expectations of not only men but society. Moreover, these stereotypes continue to be present in the contemporary Southern culture, which raises the question; where have these stereotypes come from? The source of these stereotypes is most likely to be based on the South’s most recognized and glorified period, the antebellum South. The antebellum South has played a major role in shaping the standards for South by setting standards of reputation, appearance, and portrayal of womanly

Growing up in the South and living life by working every day outside, and growing crops

I was born in Savannah, Ga. We lived in a suburb just outside of the city. My dad had bought a two story building that had previously been a restaurant with large plate glass windows downstairs and living quarters upstairs. He was in the process of renovating the first floor into what would be a large living room, dining room and kitchen customized for my 4’11” mother. He did all the work himself including a grand staircase that looked like a picture from a magazine.