Sunday, September 27, 2009

Hall chapter 4-5

I could not understand the story until I read it again and again. While I was reading I thought would take the reader's attention. I could not imagine that culture would kill that number of people one day. I think the problem is not with the culture but the problem with the people who imply the culture. Like what we have in the story of the introduction of the crash of the air plane, the co-pilot should put the culture a side and think about the 254 innocent people. There will be a clash for sometime and the Pilot will understand the matter.


It happens a lot to most of us. For example, some parents codify some rules and waiting for their children to obey. Unfortunately,parents, like other people are not complete and ideal. Some of the rules are contradicted. I think children have the right to know why is good and bed for them. they need explanation. Another example, Some students could not find reasons why some teacher feel angry when they correct their teacher. When I was a child I expect that whatever teacher says is something holly. From where de we get tis concept? Naturally, from our parents and the society that we live in.

From the reading I guess that the author mentioned a stereotype, which is means how society categorize people, as a virus and it can lead to discrimination and prejudice. In my point of view I am , to some extend, agree with other scholars who find some benefits of the stereotype. It could be helpful to make general expression, measure nation's success and solve problems by making some research and so on.

The next chapter discusses the idea of America as a melting pot. I do not believe that it will happen one day. The reason behind that is that they have different cultures, ethnics, understanding ...

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