... women. In the repression of feminine desire and its figuration as "tradition," Mama Elena and her ideas represent outdated patriarchal ideology. This absurd tradition shows the power it holds since Rosaura wanted to follow through with the same tradition that had made her sister so miserable. Therefore, tradition's rituals are embraced because to mankind it is something sacred like a religious belief ... ...

• Word Count: 375
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In his journal article, "Between a Hard Rock and Postmodernism: Opening the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino," Kurt Borchard uses his experiences from one night in Las Vegas in conjunction with research he has done to make comments on society. One of the ideas that Borchard comments on is the commodification of the postmodern era. The concept ... tries to portray to the reader the unreal nature of mediated reality. The ephemerality of society is shown by the ephemerality of the buildings, as well as the relationships, in Las Vegas....

• Word Count: 378
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... Hollywood, California, July 9th, 1949), who had three children. They moved throughout northeastern New Mexico, had six more children, and finally settled to open a family business on the plaza of Las Vegas in 1988. Jalila Arthur was born in 1994, went to kindergarten and first grade before choosing home school. Sam and Donna separated when Jalila was eight and divorced when ... ...

• Word Count: 2124
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate