An Ode to the Beauty of the English Language

An Ode to the Beauty of the English Language

Do you ever just stop what you are reading and marvel at the richness and the beauty of the English language? What do you think sets English apart from other languages? English is not only the dominant language of global business and politics but also of literature and oratory, capable of eloquently expressing the most powerful human emotions and desires. Therein lies the beauty of the English language—it is both expedient and expressive. Let’s explore the beauty of the English language and the unique traits that make it so rich and evocative.

Model Minority: Definition and Societal Implications

Model Minority: Definition and Societal Implications

What is the definition of model minority? Why is the model minority stereotype harmful? The definition of the model minority is contained in the phrase itself: a minority demographic that is deemed to be a model or a reference group that outgroups should aspire to. At first glance, the model minority stereotype may seem innocuous, even positive, but it can have serious negative consequences for the demographic group in question. Keep reading for the definition of model minority.

When Should You Have a Baby? Depends on Your Body

When Should You Have a Baby? Depends on Your Body

When should you have a baby? Should it be sooner rather than later? Everyone’s decision regarding if and when they want to start a family is different. But Meg Jay, the author of The Defining Decade, advises that everyone should be aware of their body’s limitations, and plan accordingly. Read more about what this means, and how to answer the question “when should you have a baby” for yourself.

Focus on What You Can Control, Accept What You Can’t

Focus on What You Can Control, Accept What You Can’t

What do you do when things don’t go your way? Do you ruminate about the what-ifs or do you focus on what you can control? When life throws curveballs, many people get stuck in the dysfunctional patterns of thinking, ruminating about what happened, and imagining what would be if things turned out differently. But focusing on the things you can’t change wastes your energy and demoralizes the spirit. Instead, accept what is and focus on what you can control. Here is how to reorient your thinking to focus on what you can control.

The Obamas: Moving Out of the White House

The Obamas: Moving Out of the White House

Where did the Obama family go after they moved out of the White House? Are they happy to be out or do they miss it? Moving out of the White House was difficult for the Obama family, especially since Malia and Sasha basically grew up there. But it was bittersweet because moving out of the White House also meant regaining their freedom. Continue on to learn how the Obamas dealt with moving out of the White House.

Sexual Symbolism in Literature: Encoded and Explicit

Think and Grow Rich: Sexual Transmutation Demystified

What do encoded and explicit sex symbolize in literature? Why is it important to look beyond sex when reading literature? In literature, sex and sexuality are used symbolically in two different ways: encoded sex and explicit sex. Encoded sex means the author uses symbolic imagery to imply sex in a scene, but the reader never sees the sexual act take place. Explicit sex is when the author uses a sex scene to symbolize a larger theme in the story.  Continue reading for more information on what sex symbolizes in literature.