Oppression In Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, By Christopher Clausn

In her article, Miya Tokumitsu states that most people who follow the principle “do what you love” become self-centered. Being focused on ourselves and our happiness, as the author says, make us prouder than we ought to be. As a result, we create a division between those who love their jobs and those who do not. The writer defends those who do not love their jobs by claiming that not all jobs are enjoyable yet are socially necessary.

The common theme of work is that if you work hard you will be either successful or happy and most of the time you success is in form of money. That's not always the case sometimes it can just be little experiences of life that makes someone feel a little more successful in the book Hidden America there was a chapter written by a journalist who went to see the conditions of the people who worked on coal mines and he loved to be down their he even went on to say “I kept going down into the coal mine. Explain that. I couldn't seem to quit.” in his chapter.

Many people in today’s society find themselves guilty of believing the common misconception that money can buy happiness. They go to school to become a doctor, lawyer, or other high paying job, with money and social status as their only incentives. Many will find that they have fallen into a trap, when they start earning their large salary, but still are not happy. While there were many messages present throughout Studs Terkels Working: a graphic adaptation, the most important reoccurring message seemed to be that having pride and dignity as well as working at a job that fulfills one’s life passion or is simply enjoyable are more important qualities than earning a large salary and having a high rank on the social ladder. The interaction of

Hard work has gone unappreciated and avoided by society, as the toil associated with it are rather unpleasant. However, in avoiding hard work, society manages to avoid the many satisfactions that accompany it. In Home of the Free, Wendell Berry discusses how although he is a novelist, poet, and essayist, Berry’s greatest satisfaction comes from the labor he does on his farm. Berry states how society has moved past the struggles of physical labor to avoid labor’s uncomfortable difficulties; thus, society has rejected the unique satisfactions of labor that he finds fulfilling. I agree wholeheartedly with his interpretation that labor and its unique qualities can derive much satisfaction. I find the satisfactions of labor as the most fulfilling

Some presented elements within Jobs’ speech include the importance of education, the preciousness of time and money, trusting yourself, hard work, creativity, failure, death, change, and following your heart. By considering these presented elements suggested elements can be uncovered, which include, the idea of the American dream which is working hard to create your own success and wealth, that life and youth are more important than wealth and status, and staying true to yourself. Ideologies can then be formed through these themes, such as the pursuit for success and wealth are viable goals for all Americans. Alternatively, Jobs’ speech can be interpreted as a caution against this capitalist notion of the pursuit of happiness and could reinforce the ideology that in order to be successful you must follow your heart, trust your intuition, and you cannot “be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking” (Jobs). These are merely two examples of ideologies which can be found within Jobs’

“There is an outlook that laborers develop which is hard to explain to people who haven’t done it” (Heilman, p. 210). This quote explains that our life of working gives us a different view than those who haven’t had to work hard labor as well as ,not straightforwardly, hinted of prejudice towards those who don’t work hard for everything they have. “’Just because you’re a poet or a dancer or a sculptor, that doesn’t mean that you appreciate beauty any more than a logger or a field hand does,’ I told her thinking of an old gyppo I knew. ‘Nonsense,’ She said, ‘Of course it does.’” (Heilman, p. 209).

Another point to discuss is that you talked about how modern improvements have little value and how we should concentrate more on our spirituality , “If we do not get sleepers . . . but go to tinkering upon our lives to improve them, who will build railroads?” (Thoreau 234). While I agree that taking care of one’s soul takes precedent over the convenience of others, perhaps the aforementioned convenience is also valuable. In this case, I would argue that a mundane task, such as laying the tracks, may be one way for people to demonstrate their prowess or express their individuality. You stated, “The nation [Our life is like a German Confederacy] itself, with all its so-called internal improvements, which, by the way, are all external and superficial . . . and the only cure for it, as for them, is in a rigid economy, a stern and more than Spartan simplicity of life and elevation of purpose” (Thoreau 234). Perhaps you passed too shortly before the rise of existentialism, but that movement serves as a basis for my criticisms. I may not yet know what purpose lies in the noblest of careers. However, regardless of a legitimate significance of a craft or hobby, people can find in

As a human being we find ourselves engaging in purposive activity in order to survive, this is our motivation to work. Since the beginning of this nation American citizens, have labored for a better living and better society, how does this dream come to fruition? Our nation 's political and economic systems have allowed citizens to pursue their own ambitions. Today the average American continues to strive for a better career, education and way of life. As a country these are the people that push our nation forward in a globally competitive environment. This ‘dream’ has become a movement towards the greater size and diversification that we see in many of the top grossing industries today. Currently most industries products focus on a service and/or knowledge based market. According to (inc.com) some of the top grossing industries are legal services, oil and gas, accounting, medical occupations, mining. These industries have led to some favorable and discouraging outcomes over time within our modern and global economy. Not only do these particular industries have an effect on the economy but also on societal infrastructure. These outcomes have affected and taken place in my own career path. We all strive for the ‘American Dream’, but do we truly understand the meaning. Thomas Jefferson once said, “It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.” It is your occupation that gives you a sense of pride and

American culture is known around the world for many things, but two of the most influential values in my life have been developing a strong work ethic along with the competitive spirit that can be found in virtually every aspect of American life. Whether it is creating a quality product or just completing a hard day’s work, as Americans we are taught that we have accomplished something to feel good about if we have given maximum effort. This belief was largely in contrast to previous cultures who had regarded hard work as a curse (Hill, 1996). In American culture, the desire to pursue your dreams meant that you also had the ability to attain them if you were willing to make the necessary sacrifices. That motivation compelled people to work

The 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi by the American director David Gelb is about an 85-year old sushi master named Jiro Ono and his Michelin 3-star rated restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro in a Tokyo subway station. Like many films about food, Jiro Dreams of Sushi shows artfully arranged and delicious-looking sushi with a tasteful background of classical music. Naturally, after watching a movie about sushi, anyone would want to make a reservation and book a flight to Japan. However, there is more to this documentary than the food alone. The story of Jiro 's quest to perfect the craft of making sushi and presenting it in his restaurant for the

In the documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, there are many examples of a strong social influence among the Japanese people. In Japanese culture, every individual pushes the other to strive for perfection in their field of work. Japanese elders are highly respected and looked upon for guidance or as roles models. These social influences are what cause the ancient Japanese culture to still flourish through the people of Japan today. Social influences motivate Jiro to strive for perfection and to be a master sushi chef.

Many people today find themselves in “dead-end” jobs, or they feel like work is purposeless and frustrating. At the same time, some people figured out that work is a blessing to them. People who suffer their lives in a slavery for many years in another country, think that work is a curse because they were ruled by people. They work because they are forced by other people. Work is a blessing for most people, but for some people work is a curse because of the lack of opportunity. Work is a blessing for those who understand it. To understand that work is a blessing was one of true understanding the purpose of life. It is important because not knowing the purpose of life brought people depressed. As Honore said “I'm retired from the Army, but

Japanese people show great pride in their heritage and they use their food as a form of expression in order to show their cultural heritage. The Japanese focus on the small things in their cuisine that helps make such a large impact in the quality of the food. The country takes pride in their food and uses it for various symbolic reasons. Sushi and pride both have a large correlation in Japanese culture. Their attention to detail is also used as an advantage in order to show people all around the world as to why they are known for their wonderful cuisine. Sushi is pivotal in showing the identity of the Japanese people. Various factors play a role in sushi, such as; the geographical location of

Work takes on greater importance in a society where people believe that they can master the material world and shape their own destinies, and less where they believe that they can not. An Ancient Greek philosopher said that the only stability in the world was within one's mind or soul, where ideas were secure from the unending changes that took place in the material world. In Ancient Greece, philosophers believed that a person's thoughts and ideas were more important than that person's work and that work in the material world lacked permanence. For the ancient Greeks, the status of particular occupations depended on the degree of freedom a person had, the perceived moral integrity of the occupation, and the amount of mental and physical work it required. Today we tend to feel that working in an office is better than working in a coal mine, regardless of which worker makes more money. Our language suggests that it is a privilege to work sitting down.

Work can cause many issues with oneself and society. There can be a inner struggle in someone if they don’t like their job. Society can cause the discussion of jobs to become a controversial topic. In the poems “Lady In The Pink Mustang” by Louise Erdrich, “The Restaurant Business” by James Tate, and “So Mexicans Are Taking Jobs From Americans” by Jimmy Santiago Baca, the authors use divisions and conflicts to make readers see a bigger picture.