Reflection Paper On A Community

The city of Los Angeles is not a unified city. Los Angeles consists of too many large sub cities or communities to speak with one voice. There are many sub cities in LA such as the Westside, Hollywood, the Valley, Downtown, and of course, South Central. To make things more difficult, many of these sub cities themselves are not unified. Due to their size, all

The aim of the I.S.I. The project addresses the socioeconomic and poverty mindset that permeates throughout urban communities. The statistics show that the vast majority of major urban cities [NY/NJ/PA] has a religious institution on every corner. However, these urban cities are blighted. Despite having large numbers of religious institutions available there is increased poverty that leads to: educational and employment inequities, crime, violence, dysfunctional families,

There are so many different things and people to watch when observerving a specific community for analysis. I chose my community observation to be during a high school football game. I will be discussing my observations of the community that I watched including demographics, ages of those at the game, and their possible socioeconomic class. I will also be describing the folkways, customs and mores observed. This paper will also express the forces influencing fashion, the fashion forms reflected by the wearers, and the fundamental attitudes of dress that were observed by the people at the football game.

“Where Worlds Collide” is an essay by Pico Iyer who talks about the expectations and reality of Los Angeles through the perspectives of travelers from different backgrounds. In “Where Worlds Collide,” Pico Iyer argues that even though Los Angeles is depicted as a vicinity to receive wealth, happiness, and many opportunities- it is actually the antithesis, and instead, many harsh prejudice and unending craziness will occur instead; Iyer argues this by using allusions, anaphoras, and juxtapositions to help convey what he is saying.

Further it is spread in an area of 1,474 square miles, and it is one of the largest metro in the world. Such an assorted inhabitation and commerce puts large amount of pressure on many civil amenities and has its own unique health, policing and other governance aspects. For example the needs of the county in terms of amenities and policing and the population pressure differ from the other cities in the US--primarily because the area is the habitation of the metropolitan communities that have come to gather for decades and have created a unique cultural identity. Thus the Los Angeles and Orange Counties have a unique nature that arises from the inhabitants. Over the years the generations have created a culture in the county that creates the system and its problems. Other than these, floating populations may also add to the situation in the county. (Pebley; Vaiana, 2002)

While today Los Angeles is prided on being one of the most diverse cities in the United States, there was (and still is) a tremendous amount of resistance that had to be overcome. Society’s inclination to maintain homogeneity along with the testing of loyalties and allegiance through pressures of war have proven great obstacles in the evolution of what is now a majority-minority city. Nina Revoyr’s Southland gives a historic fictional recount of Los Angeles’ most tested times from perspectives looking in to the past, present, and future. The discovery of unpleasant truths through grave social injustices provide a painful reminder of Los Angeles’ history and consequently a warning for future setbacks. Southland is an emotional testament to the inescapability of discrimination within stratified cities and the unspoken necessity of assimilation that occurs as a result.

As a neighborhood that has always been regarded as low-income the newly renovated downtown and plaza area is a distinct contrast to it. “El Segundo Barrio had some of the worst housing conditions in the country. Once compared to the poor, slum areas of Kolkata, India, the city gradually made improvements to the neighborhood.” (Natassia Bonyanpour). Gentrification can be threatening to the history of this neighborhood, but the remnants of the early days of immigration, the “Chicano” movement and “Pachuco” lifestyle of Zoot Suits and black leather pointed shoes, will always be embedded into the street signs and sidewalks, as long as people still call the neighborhood

Southern California is a great example of the diversity brought by the mixing pot affect America is known for. In result of its reputation for an abundance of opportunities of success, it is populated with individuals from many backgrounds and classes. The North Hollywood and Los Angeles area is no exception and this is clearly demonstrated in the cities along the Redline and Gold line tram system. Each stop has its own atmosphere, often reflecting its locals as well as tourist purposes. A sense of poverty is more prevalent in some areas in comparison to others. The focuses of articulator, shops, attractions, and facilities are parallel to the reflection of their primary populations.

           From a tourist perspective, San Francisco is gold, but beyond the golden hills and the high amount of bays are a boatload of issues that are not obvious by just looking at pictures. For one, there is an obvious difference in the poor and the rich and, by obvious, I mean there are people sleeping on the same sidewalks the rich have their Porsche parked. This is mainly due to the gentrification that goes on in San Francisco. Gentrification is the process of buying and renovating homes and businesses in an area to suit the taste

To many people, the simple thought of the South Central Los Angeles area immediately summons the image of violence and vulnerability. However, living in this community does not hold people back from living their life; it will just make it a bit more demanding. Even here, there is room for advancement and innovation, but many people choose to discount this reality, including some of the residents.

idea that Los Angeles, as one of the world’s major cities, not only is unique compared to other

FOCUS aims, in part, “to promote compact and equitable development that protects and enhances quality of life, and preserves open space and agricultural resources. FOCUS seeks to strengthen existing city centers, locate more housing near existing and future rail stations and quality bus lines, encourage more compact and walkable suburbs, and protect regional open space. This approach was developed by the City to address expected population growth, retrofit decades of car-oriented development, and to transform San José from a bedroom community into a city of great places where people can live, work, and PLAY in localized areas without the need for long commutes. In recent years, with the tech boom so strong here in the Bay Area region, it has become increasingly demanding for a city to increase their marketing and advertising capacity to promote an image of a place one would choose to relocate and live their lives in. Figure A1 shows large numbers of Asian, Hispanic and White population distribution throughout for the San

We all know the big city that everyone loves to talk about and be a part of the experience of a lifetime which is Los Angeles, also known as L.A. It is one of the most known cities in California and around the world where people’s dreams come true. L.A. is best known for its beaches, entertainment, amusements, and the people around the city. It’s also known as “The City of Angels”, which is the spanish word for “Angeles”. It is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. I’ve always known L.A. as a big part of my life, being born in the city of luxury and fame. Growing up, I never knew how much of a big deal LA was until I was in high school. Being around so much popularity and seeing the opportunities that LA has brought to people was amazing to me. From the sports games, to the concerts, to the famous celebrities walking the red carpets brung so much excitement to me and I was glad to experience all of it.

Los Angeles was the first product off the assembly line of American urban planning. Turned on in the late 19th century, the city-making machine was fueled by an immense immigration of people who sought to create a new type of city out of the previously quaint pueblo. They also strove to craft the first major city developed primarily by Americans and outside of European archetypes. As a result, Los Angles is not only incredibly diverse, but also nearly impossible to define. Since it is a product of the American machine, understanding the community of Los Angeles becomes vital to understanding the United States. But to fully comprehend the present Los Angeles, one must look at the process that created it. Specifically, Los Angeles was

For the service learning project, I teamed up with three of my classmates to volunteer at a lady’s conference at Imani Restoration Centre church (IRCC) on the 16th of September, 2017. IRCC is a non-profit organization which is a Kenyan community founded that focuses on bringing African immigrants together to support and learn the things of God. Samuel Mwangi, the senior pastor of IRCC, said that through the counseling sessions that he holds at the church every Thursday, he discovered that most ladies go through the same challenges. Therefore, he thought it would be great for him to organize a lady’s conference, so that ladies could come together to share and support each other (Personal communication, September, 16, 2017)