I have reached the required amount of people who are supposed to take my survey, but I don't think I have enough information. I have 20 responses from non-smokers and 1 from a smoker. This hasn't really given me much information on how much and why college students smoke so I decided to create an additional survey on why people choose to or choose not to smoke. So far, I have a few responses which has helped me to see that people really do consider the negative effects of smoking on the body and try to stay away from cigarettes. Someone said that they were "unattractive and bad for you" in addition to people saying that they have been pressured by friends before. I think this second survey will help me get the results I need.
original survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L3SKMFD
additional survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJ5FZZT
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Possible Theories - Sociology
Two possible theories to use for smoke addiction:
Social Learning Theory - People commit criminal or delinquent acts if they believe that it will lead to acceptance by and approval of these important people in their lives. Akers social learning theory places more of an emphasis on imitation (modeling) as influencing our behavior.
Differential Association Theory - Three things necessary for crime: 1) must learn definitions favorable to delinquency, 2) must learn techniques, 3) must have opportunity. Four weights or modalities: priority in life, duration, frequency, intensity.
Social Learning Theory - People commit criminal or delinquent acts if they believe that it will lead to acceptance by and approval of these important people in their lives. Akers social learning theory places more of an emphasis on imitation (modeling) as influencing our behavior.
Differential Association Theory - Three things necessary for crime: 1) must learn definitions favorable to delinquency, 2) must learn techniques, 3) must have opportunity. Four weights or modalities: priority in life, duration, frequency, intensity.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Survey Results
Not many people have taken my survey yet, but most of the results were from non smokers. I'm looking to get more survey takers from smokers to get both sides of the story on addiction.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L3SKMFD
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L3SKMFD
Saturday, November 3, 2012
"Indigenous Resistance and Racist Schooling on the Borders of Empires: Coast Salish Cultural Survival"
The article "Indigenous Resistance and Racist Schooling on the Borders of Empires: Coast Salish Cultural Survival" by Michael Marker is a portrayal of an Coast Salish community that resisted assimilation and the struggle to maintain their culture. The separation of these indigenous people from their daily lifestyle caused children to be separated from their families and culture as they were forced to go to boarding school. The english settlers who were forcing a new culture upon the community believed that the natives were corrupt due to their religion and lack of education. School districts were divided to give everyone a fair and equal chance, but still resulted in unwanted change. Laws were placed on traditions and native languages, causing struggles with the US and Canadian governments. These governments added to racist sentiments because they continuously tried to eliminate or hide the existing cultures. In efforts to keep daily life the same, Coast Salish communities continue to display traditional thoughts and ceremonies to the youth of the region.
I believe it was unfair and unjust to try and assimilate the people of the Coast Salish community. Every region or type of people have the right to believe and practice their own culture in whatever way they choose to. By forcing the American culture on this community, their rights and lives were violated in a harmful way. It contradicts what the United States stands for and hopes to provide for citizens.
I believe it was unfair and unjust to try and assimilate the people of the Coast Salish community. Every region or type of people have the right to believe and practice their own culture in whatever way they choose to. By forcing the American culture on this community, their rights and lives were violated in a harmful way. It contradicts what the United States stands for and hopes to provide for citizens.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Sustainable Food In Northern Virginia
"In the region nearest to Washington DC there is a vibrant agricultural heritage, and interests in organic farming and food activism are creating strong demand for locally produced and sourced food."
The need for sustainable energy and food in Northern Virginia is quickly growing. Residents and area leaders and pushing a local food production system that reaches wholesale markets. "What was once the province of upscale chefs who tailored their menus to the local harvest is now the procurement strategy of not only chains such as Whole Foods, Wal-Mart and Chipotle, but even the White House and Congress." The food system is planned to increase the market located around Washington, D.C. that expands in other regions. The greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area provides leadership from the United State Department of Agriculture and helps in encourage the rest of the nation to provide sustainable and organic food products. A great example of the leadership is the White House organic vegetable garden or Michelle Obama's Vegetable Garden. This well broadcasted garden provides an example of at home opportunities and the need for organic foods.
Northern Virginia Sustainable Food
The need for sustainable energy and food in Northern Virginia is quickly growing. Residents and area leaders and pushing a local food production system that reaches wholesale markets. "What was once the province of upscale chefs who tailored their menus to the local harvest is now the procurement strategy of not only chains such as Whole Foods, Wal-Mart and Chipotle, but even the White House and Congress." The food system is planned to increase the market located around Washington, D.C. that expands in other regions. The greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area provides leadership from the United State Department of Agriculture and helps in encourage the rest of the nation to provide sustainable and organic food products. A great example of the leadership is the White House organic vegetable garden or Michelle Obama's Vegetable Garden. This well broadcasted garden provides an example of at home opportunities and the need for organic foods.
Northern Virginia Sustainable Food
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Kahn And Class Discussion
"Thus, our moment is new – never before have the collected mass beings of the planet Earth been so thoroughly threatened with extinction as they are now and never before have so many of us raised this problem consciously and desperately together in the hopes of transforming society towards a better, more peaceable kingdom as a result. And yet, the present does not arise in a vacuum, but rather out of the concreteness of history itself."
After reading this article, it is seen that Kahn is a large supporter of environmental literacy and preservation. He specializes is animal pedagogy and environmental ethics. This article was a lot easier to read than the last one, but the large amount of numbers and statistics made it confusing at times. Kahn attempts to educate the American public with topics of ecology, the environmental movement, and environmental survival. The quote above was interesting to me because it states that the modern American public is so threatened by the imposing environmental issues in today's society. I think it's very accurate when it says that the public is not conscious or aware of the "imposing extinction". I think it's interesting that Kahn says our current efforts are not enough for survival.
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