... how to help them adapt and assimilate to a world of people with the ability to hear and see. The choice of being blind or being deaf would be rather easy, once one realizes that, "The real problem with blindness is not the lack of eyesight. The real problem is the ... are seen as outcasts, an abnormality of nature; incapable of functioning within humanity. However, throughout the years the deaf community has created its own language, enabling them to communicate within their own culture and with a select group of hearing outsiders. Although American Sign Language (ASL) has proved itself a...

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... to pay to become a "Barbie" doll. The recurring theme in Maxine Hong Kingston's short story was that of gender inequality and its acceptance in Chinese culture. Women were essentially denied the right to have their own opinions, thoughts, or wants. They went to great pains making themselves look perfect, hoping to attract ... sin, and with it came a hefty price. In the story, which Kingston's mother told her, Kingston's aunt violated the social norms of the culture and suffered grave consequences. When Kingston reflects on the story, she realizes that her aunt's pregnancy was not her aunt...

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• Grade Level: High School