The Violence Of Language On Social Media

“Who is to say that robbing people of its language is less violent than war?” Ray Gwyn Smith. I’ve always had this struggle with my identity because I am Mexican and American. I grew up speaking Spanish and English, and was always being policed on what language I was allowed to speak. If I was with my parents they only wanted me to speak in Spanish and when I was at school I was actually forced to only speak English. Gloria Anzaldua writes about the struggles Mexican Americans have in America within our own community and within the “American” standards. Langue is a part of our culture it’s how we begin to communicate with those around us. In this article she explains how Chicanos express themselves through language, we speak different English than White Americans and we speak different Spanish than Mexicans. We get criticized by both for speaking incorrectly; I think it’s important to shine light on the oppression of language in today’s life and how it affects our culture. I will discuss how our culture and language shapes our identity but there can be many obstacles oppressing the way you express yourself from within our own Chicano community and within white American community.

Natalie Staudacher First, yes it was an open question regarding opposing views. Secondly, I did not insult but if you wish to take it that way fine can do what you wish. Thirdly, I'm you're genuinely trying to understand me and I apologize that my punctuation is unsatisfactory but I'm doing so from my phone and don't really care to add commas and what not. But if that hinders you're ability to understand my apologizes I'll try to get it better in this post. Fourthly, The ONLY point you may be trying to make was that my conclusion about Lee was not a terrible guy is false. You're using a single premise which you don't agree with as one that may follow directly to my conclusion. That isn't the case. However, if you care to read premises don't

I have chosen to discuss the culture of violence in America and how it relates to gun control. It seems we cannot turn on the television, computer or smart phone without reading about gun violence throughout the country. I believe America’s love affair with violence has contributed to an increase in violent crimes. Having said that, there are several incidences in the news where possessing a gun has proven to be helpful in keeping homeowners safe and alive. In one case, a son was at home during a home invasion and used his gun to prevent the attack. This incident happened in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. Three teens dressed in black, wearing masks and gloves, broke into a residence. Authorities arrived to find two of the intruders shot to death in the home, one suspect was found dead in the driveway, and later an additional accomplice turned herself in to the authorities (Wire). Also, there is the case in which a 73-year-old man stopped a home robbery because he had a gun and shot the intruder. The elderly man reported being robbed several times that year, likely contributing to his perceived need to arm himself.

Chelsea Parsons and our Executive Director, Annette Magnus, discuss on KNPR about their joint Center for American Progress report, "Violent Words, Violent Crimes," detailing the rise of anti-government extremism in Nevada. In their report, they illustrate the major problems of “loopholes in Nevada laws on background checks for the sale or transfer of guns.”

“Sticks and stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me”, goes one old playground rhyme. We are usually taught to ignore a person who uses foul language, but everyone knows that words can really hurt a person. When someone uses hateful words against us, it can hurt just as much as a slap or a punch. When people start to use obscenities with ethnic or racial slurs, it can push some sensitive buttons. Racial slurs used in a joking manner leads to others using it in a condescending manner, which ultimately leads to violence and feelings of hatred. From my experience, racial slurs can cause the most extreme negative reactions in people.

Subsequently after reviewing your diabolical rant about texting "wrecking our language", I strongly disagree with your argument for multiple reasons. Initially you present your compassion for our language as you mention how the OED 'has removed the hyphen from no fewer than 16,000 words'. Your initial response to this demonstrates how unsophisticated you are as a person, in addition to how your effortlessly effected by minor issues such as hyphens resultantly being removed from the OCD .

I live in and around Richmond Virginia, A place some would consider the northern tip of "the bible belt", and a place that is mostly pro-gun. With the recent spate of shootings, mass or otherwise, it is widely believed that the number of deaths caused by the incidence of gun violence in the U.S. has exponentially risen. While gun violence, or the incidence thereof, has risen, our reaction to it has been deepened due to our constantly, consistently interconnected state. Gun violence is rising, and the advent and perpetual use of social media, coupled with a 24 hour news cycle, and a thick atmosphere of political divisiveness are deepening the wound.

1. believe that the mafia/ the mob is the most detrimental organized crime group to society, due to their resiliency. In the video we watched over the mafia, over one hundred people spanning multiple states got booked in a bust so large they had to use a military base for booking. This shows me that these organized crime groups are still functioning in the US today and committing crimes such as murder, corruption, racketeering, and extortion. These groups have survived for hundreds of years in the United States and abroad, this shows their power, determination, resiliency, and danger to society. I believe that prison gangs are the most powerful organized crime group to society due to their large criminal network and ability to control crime from inside of a prison. Prison gangs are so powerful and scary because they do not just commit crimes in prison, but also control street gangs. These leaders are so powerful that they can call shots and hots from inside supermax prisons where they are locked in their cells for twenty-three hours a day.

I found myself in bar in downtown alexandria, the day before president elect donald trump would be sworn into office as the 45th president of the united states. I was enjoying a beer when conversation between a stranger and myself manifested in the way that conversations at bars do-spontaneously. His name was john and surprisingly he attended jmu just a few years ago. We made small talk and relished in what a coincidence it was to have met each other. It wasn't long before the conversation turned political, not a surprise for the dc metro area and especially with the election just a day away. I liked john, he seemed like a nice guy, however i found myself in strong disagreement with his political beliefs. I'm liberal and john was an avid trump

In the article “Why It’s a Bad Idea to Tell Students Words are Violence” the authors talk about how teaching university students to associate hurtful words and phrases to actual violence is affecting the university’s job of educating students properly. The authors citied a specific essay written by psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett where she connected harmful words and actual violence. The authors have a specific viewpoint and stance on this topic but agree with Barrett’s stance on words causing unnecessary stress that physically damages the brain. Nonetheless, they find a problematic syllogism in Barrett’s essay where she connects words causing stress in the brain and the stress to cause actual violence. Although, it has been proven that a large load of unnecessary stress and anxiety can be harmful to the brain as Barrett stated, this does not prove her hypothesis on harmful words.

This documentary is all about public reasoning and the media roles to the people. Hate speech over the radio and television evokes the people’s emotion, as seen in this documentary. The recent shootings witnessed in some areas in the USA leaves people with varied questions about the greatest effect that hate speech and media had created. People have emotions related to conflicts especially the pastor who questions the role of media. This conflict resulted because of emotions especially anger in this

In recent years an unfortunate trend has emerged that has created a new awakening in American society, however this birth of awareness has been at the cost of several innocent lives. The origin of this trend began on the night of February 26, 2012 in Sanford, Florida, where an unarmed 17 year-old boy named Trayvon Martin was murdered by neighborhood watch member, George Zimmerman. Every since this tragedy, media outlets have been pouring out headlines that grab the attention of the mass majority by way of highlighting racial differences. Adam Hodges, in his article, “Ideologies of language and race in US media discourse about the Trayvon Martin shooting,” argues that the

The thesis I'm going to make is counterclaiming violence and social media. In detail I'm going to explain how violence can't be shown in social media. There are two or three reasons for the counterclaim and one reasons for my opposing claim.

I can say being Spanglish defines who I am. A 20-something year old women trying to conquer the world…okay you got me! Not trying to conquer the world, however trying to make my degree from CUNY Lehman College mean more than just a piece of paper. As a recent graduate with a major in Marketing and minor in Communications, I’m eager to express my creative side. My motivation behind this life style blog is my experience in social media. Although this time around is not for a CPG brand or entertainment brand, Made Spanglish is a place for my creative content. Made Spanglish is a place to give my readers a place to grow, be inspired to go beyond their comfort zone, and spark inspiration to never limit your possibilities!

Facebook and other social media platforms have brought communication across the world to a whole new level. The rise of social media has created a place for children to communicate with others in both a positive and negative manner. Although it has made a positive impact on American youth, it has also contributed and exacerbated bullying in our schools. This new form of bullying, often referred to as cyberbullying, has created an around-the-clock atmosphere where bullying can occur even when school is not in session. Many professionals have sought to address the negative aspects of social media and have worked to develop a solution to bring cyberbullying to an end.