Stereotypes

1)What factors contribute to such prejudice and how?
2) Is it possible to grow to adulthood without harboring at least some prejudice toward certain groups?

A stereotype is something that people grow up hearing about, and they assume that it is true, and go along with them. Factors that can contribute to prejudice can vary, from television, media, people one associates themselves with, and parental attitudes. The television is one thing that everyone watches, and listens to, whatever the news says most of the time people believe, and certain television  shows kids watch brainwash them into thinking in a certain way. Friends can have a big influence on a child, especially when they are first beginning to understand certain things, and are developing. What friends say, what opinions they have, and what they believe can have an influence on the other child, just starting to form an opinion about that particular situation. A child's parents also contribute to prejudice, when a child is growing up, they do not have a clear opinion about everything, they don't know everything yet, and have not become familiar with all of the stereotypes in the world that others have created. However, what the child knows, and if the child believes in the same stereotypes is all up to the parents, if the parents believe in a certain stereotype then they are going to push the same mentality on their child. The parents decide, when their child is at a young age what they know, and what type of a mentality they will have, it is all based on the parents attitude. Even though there are stereotypes in the world, and it is something that one has no control over, I believe that one can always stop being judgmental if they try. I believe that one can go to adulthood without stereotypes, but one can also believe in stereotypes but choose to not judge someone or spread those stereotypes. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and if they choose to think a certain way about someone they have the right to, but having an opinion and just being rude are two totally different things. If someone chooses to have an opinion about something is fine as long as they are not rude about it. I have opinions, but to the people whom I have opinions about I am never rude or do I show a bad vibe to them. There are going to be stereotypes in the world whether we like them or not, but what we choose to do with those opinions is something each and every person needs to work on.

Teens in a Rape Trial

In an article in the Los Angeles Times, written by Tina Susman two teenage boys are in a trial for rape. The judge sentenced the two boys at least one year in juvenile detention, for raping a classmate. There was text messages, tweets, and pictures shared by the defendants and their friends that the judge and the jury observed. The two boys were Ma’Lik Richmond, 16, and Trent Mays, 17, who could be held in the juvenile detention until they are twenty-one. Mays was also convicted, because he had nudity on his cell phone, of another minor, and was sentenced an additional year in detention. As the verdict was being said, the two boys began to cry as did the attorneys, and family member appealed for leniency. The judge felt as though these were serious charges and the boys have to be punished even though this was the first time they had ever been in trouble with the law. Both boys apologized in their own words, and sincerely meant it. The two boys said their goodbyes to their families before being taken into custody to serve their sentences. This trial caught national attention, it touched other topics besides the accusation, other women began to compare this trial to others. Others began to question why teenagers should be allowed without parental guidance go from one party to the next at which there is alcohol present. Many agreed that without social media the case may have never came to court. The girl did not even remember what happened last night, and she found out about all of it through the pictures and chatter online. The girl and her parents went to the police on August 14, and the boys were convicted eight days later. The trial included graphic pictures of the girl, eyewitnesses, and testimonies. This could happen anywhere, and teens should be very careful in what they drink, who they hang out with, and what they do at parties. The boys did a horrible thing , but it is partially the girls fault for drinking so much, rejecting her friends request to stay with them, and passing out by the boys. One should always be sober enough to take care of themselves, and granted she wasn't that intoxicated the boys would have not taken advantage of her. However their actions are wrong on so many levels, and they deserve to be punished, a year or two will suffice.

A Protest for Gay Rights

In the Los Angeles Times, there was an article about two men being kicked out of the mall for showing affection to one another. A week prior to the protest, the two men, Daniel Chesmore and Jose Guzman were at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville. They were approached by a security guard who told them that if they kissed one more time, then they would have to leave the mall. All the two men were doing was showing affection toward one another which consisted of holding hands and kissing. “I kissed him on the cheek. That’s how my boyfriend and I show affection, Daniel Chesmore told Fox 40"(LATimes). And on Saturday, a week later supporters of gay rights stood outside the galleria, protesting for the two men that were disrespected, for doing something that is natural and every other couple does. Galleria officials welcomed the event. and they said that they wanted people to feel comfortable, and the event organizers were happy to know that the event was allowed, and they hope everyone who has heard the story, stands up and protects gay rights and equality. When the security guard approached the couple, they began recording the conversation, “If you continue to kiss, you will be asked to leave the mall. Period,” a voice on the recording, apparently the security guard, said. “I counted you guys kissing 25 times. I told you before, we contact any couple ... about this”(LATimes). Chesmore is a student at UC Berkley, and Guzman is a Berkley graduate, and both felt as though they are treated differently because they are gay, and it made them sad to know that that is how people think and behave. Gay people are human beings as well, just like anyone else, and they should receive the same treatment and get the same rights as anyone else. People deserve to be treated equally without any objection.

My Party!!

If I had a $100,000 and I wanted to plan a party it would be amazing. My theme would be grunge, for the people who don't know that's like rock, chique, like a sort of hipster look. The party would be open to everyone, whoever hears about can come. The party will take place on a roof top, which will have a pool, so the people can jump in if they want to, they can bring their bathing suits or their will be free ones given out to the guests that do not have their own. On the roof there will be different sections, and in each people are doing their own thing. The roof would be divided in different sections, the sections will include; hookah, drinks such as alcohol, a live band, and more. The roof will be covered with different colored lights as if the guests are at a rave, and there will be smoke in the air. The lights are going to be amazing and in people's faces, and the smoke is going to fill the air, and when the people are drunk they won't be able to see a thing, which will make it even more fun. There will be different colors of neon lights in the air, and because it's on a roof and there is open space the wind will be in the peoples hair and I know that the guests will love this sort of theme.

There will be a section of the party just for hookah, where there will be someone who will be setting up the hookahs with different flavors for all the guests who want to smoke. As the people line up to get their own hookah, there is music that is played. The guests get there hookah, and with friends whom they showed up with they can go wherever they want and smoke their own hookah. Alcohol will also be served, and other beverages of course, as everyone knows most people do drugs at parties like this, so drugs will be available to whomever wants it. During the party there will be different sections where people are playing beer pong and different drinking games.

At the same time this is happening food is on the tables for people to get for themselves, my party is not a conservative party, it is a fun, young, party where no one cares about anything but partying. People are also dancing and listening to music, many artists are performing, from ASAP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, TYGA, Rihanna, Lana Del Rey, Wiz Khalifa, and many more. There will be approximately 3,000 people all who came in order to let loose and have a good time. This will be a party that all of the guests will remember for the rest of their lives, it is going to be filled with fun, alcohol, drugs, music, entertainment, and people who all want to have a good time.

Gun Show

In the Los Angeles Times, an article was written by Alene Tchekmedyian, which is about people protesting during the gun show on Saturday. There was a gun show on Saturday in Glendale, at the Civic Auditorium, and many people were there protesting because the Glendale City Council wants to ban gun shows. Many people were there with American flags, posters, banners, and horns protesting their right to the second Amendment. The City Council is making this decision based on what happened at Sandy Hook, in Connecticut, however people feel that taking away guns or gun shows from the good people will not entirely take them away from the bad ones. However, there were people there for other reasons, they were Representatives of Occupy Democracy, Pasadena, and they believed that there should be stricter gun laws and ban on gun sales on public property. Some people felt as though civilians do not need guns, and they are not needed in civilian society, such as Judy McAdoo, which said, "I don't think police should be outgunned by a civilian,” adding that high-capacity magazines and assault rifles should be banned. “There's no use for those in a civilized society”. People felt that by having this type of sale on public property, that Glendale was saying that it is okay to sell guns on public property and was endorsing it. "But just a third of the booths at the gun show were selling firearms" said Chuck Michel, a legal consultant for the gun show. "Vendors also stocked gun accessories, backpacks, Hello Kitty lunch boxes and beef jerky". Last year the gun show made fifty four thousand dollars in parking and rental revenue from three gun shows that were conducted. Someone felt as though if people like playing with guns so much they should just join the army. Another responded to this comment by saying that having guns is a form of personal projection, and that if guns were banned completely then only criminals will have them. There were lines all around the auditorium of people waiting to get in , and also there were people coming out with bags of ammunition, gun bags, and other accessories. Many felt as though the gun shows were good for Glendale's economy, and that banning the gun shows will not save any lives.