The recurring theme in Maxine Hong Kingston's short story was that of gender inequality and its acceptance in Chinese culture. ... In the story, which Kingston's mother told her, Kingston's aunt violated the social norms of the culture and suffered grave consequences. ... The aunt's existence was forgotten because she strayed from the social norms of her culture. ... If she were to speak out, her words will fall to deaf ears. ...

• Word Count: 979
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the Native American culture, the women and children were murdered just as savagely as the men were; however this was also caught on film to be shown to the whole world. ... This sort of turning a deaf ear and a blind eye toward such injustices must not and can not go on. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School