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    another, and it is probable that our trust is taken advantage of and lead to betrayal. Why this is the cause and what action should be taken to minimise betrayal has been explored by many philosophers such as Plato, Thomas Hobbes and David Hume. Annette Baier (1929-), defined that “Trusting can be betrayed, or at

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    his tutor. This difference in childhood's’ is the deciding factor for one to become successful and the other to be considered a nobody, as Gladwell writes about his analysis of Chris’ life, he pulls research from a social experiment conducted by Annette Lareau. As a sociologist, she decided to research how the parenting styles in twelve different families of varying social classes could affect the children they raised. During the tests, she notes, “The heavily scheduled middle-class child is exposed

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    Matthew Goldberg Unequal Childhoods Essay SOCI308 “Unequal Childhoods” Unequal Childhoods” by Annette Lareaus brings forth ideas and issues in relation to class, race, and family life. The topics bring a unique perspective in how individuals look and perceive different social classes. Lareaus also talks about the childrearing approach and how they relate to classes in ways such as concerted conservation and accomplishment of natural growth. These approaches are different in the way they

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    ordinary, financially well-to-do family is followed through the point of view of the father (Kevin Spacey). He narrates his life and lets the audience in on all of his quirks, flaws and limitations, as well as those of his wife Carolyn (Annette Bening) and his daughter (Thora Birch). The film exemplifies the idea of achieving the 'American Dream' - not necessarily to reach your ultimate goal in life but to portray the image of reaching that goal. In addition, the film won

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    on their children’s futures, making plans often involves two to four weeks advance notice. However, 200 million working-class and poverty level families accommodate those last minute plans with ease. Parenting styles in American families is what Annette Lareau addresses in Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life. Lareau identifies middle-class families as concerted cultivators, mothers and fathers that dominate their children’s lives with established, controlled and organized activities

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    The book Unequal Childhoods explains a study conducted to prove the significance of social class. Annette Lareau presents the study highlighting two primary ways of parenting that ultimately affect how successful the child becomes as they transition into adulthood. These styles of parenting include Concerted Cultivation which is where parents put through kids through structured activities, and Accomplishment of Natural Growth which is emphasized through freedom and directives. While both styles of

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    Just about every exchange between two women segues in and out from mentioning a man, talking about a man, or is in the presence of a mentioned man. Of course, there a few conversations which allow the movie to pass. For instance, Carolyn Burnham (Annette Bening) slapping her daughter Jane (Thora Birch) after Jane witnesses a fight between her parents at the dinner table and proceeds to tell Carolyn that she “doesn’t feel like having a Kodak moment.” when Carolyn starts crying. Another passing conversation

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    Children need preschool to give them a head start in education as education is one of the predominate factors in the reproduction of inequality according to authors Lareau and Reardon In Lareaus article (use first readings forward in the lareau article she dis discusses how less educated parents don’t have time to spend instilling concerted capital into their children lives, which equates to their inability to be vested in their child’s early cognitive skills. Larueu states concerted cultivation

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    The First The Selection is a YA novel described as The Bachelor meets The Hunger Games. It describes the events of the fourth Selection, where 35 girls compete to marry the prince and become Queen of Illéa. This is a scene of the first selection in the eyes of the historical character Grace Lowell. “Oh, Grace,” My mom says, tearing up. “I’ll make you proud, Mom.” I whisper. A few hugs and kisses later, I’m in the limo. Ever since they announced “Grace Lowell, Angeles,” my life has been one

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    I Feel Pretty

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    ‘I Feel Pretty’ follows Renee (Amy Schumer), a young woman constantly smothered by countless insecurities, as she embarks on an … unconventional journey to self-love and acceptance. I can’t stress enough how honest, delightful, and heartwarming it is to watch it unfold; it’s actually a joy from beginning to end. Renee’s life is riddled with awkward moments that prey on her self-doubt, only breeding more of it — the dread of shopping for sizes at the store, the fear of judgement when you simply take

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