Literatures value on me

In high school the readings we did felt like they were given to us to fulfill public school requirements but in college the professors are given more freedom to what is taught in their course. I have noticed in my rhetoric class that almost all readings are meant to tell us to not forget where we come from, stand up for what we believe in as long as we have are able to back up our argument, and they are more relatable to today's lifestyle. In high school literature was so boring to me that I never seen the point to them but now I have found a new interest to it. I do not know if it comes with the whole college student package but I can actually read novels for my own interest now. I have found great value in my literature activities because in the end I feel like have gained more than just a grade. I learned a life lesson and not through my own personal experience but through the eyes of others who have put it down on paper. Literature to me will never be seen the same it has become important to how my perception of the world.

More Than A Woman

"Oh, girl Ive known you very wellIve seen you growing everydayI never really looked beforeBut now you take my breath away.Suddenly youre in my lifePart of everything I doYou got me working day and nightJust trying to keep a hold on you.Here in your arms I found my paradiseMy only chance for happinessAnd if I lose you now I think I would die.Oh say youll always be my babyWe can make it shine, we can take foreverJust a minute at a time.More than a woman, more than a woman to meMore than a woman, more than a woman to meMore than a woman, oh, oh, oh.There are stories old and trueOf people so in love like you and meAnd I can see myselfLet history repeat itself.Reflecting how I feel for youThinking about those people thenI know that in a thousand yearsId fall in love with you again.This is the only way that we should flyThis is the only way to goAnd if I lose your love I know I would die.Oh say youll always be my babyWe can make it shine, we can take foreverJust a minute at a time.More than a woman, more than a woman to meMore than a woman, more than a woman to meMore than a woman, oh, oh, oh."-More Than A Woman by the Bee Gees
This is the latest song that I have in my mind. I really like this song because it reminds me of my boyfriend and I. Him and I grew up together and just like the songs says he seen me grow up and did not like me very much at all. I just feel like when I hear this song I think of him. I really enjoy old songs like this because they talk of some of the same topics that we do now in our music but it is music with much more than just a catchy chorus.

The meaning of "Puto(a)" varies, based on gender

In spanish there is a word called "puto(a)" which has two different meanings depending on the gender it refers to. If a male is called a "puto" it is as if he was called a fag which can be a very offensive because ot puts down your sexual orientation. Unlike when you call a woman a "puta" it is like calling her a slaut. I really do not have an opinion towards these words but I find it funny how one word can have to different meanings varied by gender. Either way these words arevery strong words. Unlike Beverly Gross mentions that sometimes slurs can be used for kindness I never seen this word used with kindness. Puto(a) is seen as a derogatory word and holds a strong position in the list of many offensive words and phrases.

Who is the hoe?

There are certain words tend to be directed more towards women than men to me in specific is the word "hoe". Hoe to me is a person who goes around with various partners but never really being with one committed person usually involving sexual behavior. Women can be more easily classified as hoes especially when seen with various men constantly and suspicious of sexual behavior. On the other hand if a man is seen with various women constantly he is known to be a ladies man. Usually it is society that pushes these labels. This is a result of women still trying to break free from the traditional woman figure. With men it is accepted to be seen with various women but with women it is seen as if they have no moral values or education. Society outcasts women like this because they look down upon them on the other hand men are looked down upon on but never pushed away or labeled. I personally find it unfair how society is trying to have the whole "equal sex" thing but yet they are the ones who contribute to the gender labels.