They Say Chapter 5

In social historian Julie Charlip's essay, she discusses the topic of social class. She uses both her and other individual's views on the topic.  For example, she starts the passage by quoting Marx and Engels, obviously stating their views.  However, she then follows up by embedding her own voice in the matter when she states, "If only that were true..." This is a clear indication she disagrees with the quote somewhat and is about to tell the reader why.  She also explains the views of a sociology professor she once interviewed by simply stating "he said" and then explaining what he did say.  Lastly, Charlip states her own view at the end when she says, "But I always felt that we were..." and explains how she feels about the matter.  

New Swimming Pool

This weekend, I went to check out the new aquatic center for the Virginia Tech swim and dive team.  It is located in Christiansburg and is still in the process of being built.  It was supposed to be done this spring in April, but the date got pushed back and will probably not be done until this fall.  The pool is very large and looks like it is going to be really nice.  However, it is a considerable drive compared to the local War Memorial pool we are used to swimming in.  I am not sure how our practice schedule is going to work out now in terms of where we will swim and what not. However, I am excited we are getting such a nice new pool, allowing us to be able to host bigger meets like ACCs!

Chapter 4 Exercise 1

Jean Anyon summarizes the arguments of several authors about the issue of education and the type of knowledge different classes receives. She discusses how depending on your social power and class, you are taught different skills. For example, the more advantaged social groups are taught medical and legal skills while the working class individuals are taught more hands on, manual skills.  I feel that Anyon never really makes a point to show her views but rather just discusses others.  If anything however, I feel she seems somewhat frustrated by the education situation when she says there has been little or no attempt to investigate the ideas.  

Exercise 7 j

In terms of the layout of this paper, I would say it most resembles something that would be found in a magazine. In terms of layout, it looks very similar to some of the articles I would read in Vogue, Seventeen, Marie Claire or another magazine.  The layout of the paper with the pictures and excerpts from the article attract the reader and draws their attention to the article.  It helps a long article not seem so overwhelming and gives the article more direction.  The pictures draw the reader in visually and the reader can get an idea of what the article is about before actually investing time to read it.  If the paper was reformatted to look like a normal paper, while it would still be the same paper, I feel like it would lose much of its draw to readers because it would look too long and boring.  The pictures and large print excerpts make the paper more interesting and inviting.