My name is Liubomyra Kasiianchuk. I’m 19 years old.I’m a freshman at the Colin Powell School and Global Leadership at City College. My major is Business Management and Administration. It is my second semester in CCNY.  The second semester of my studies is ending and I am very glad that I chose the CCNY. Personally, in this class English 110 I gained a lot of new knowledge and skills that will help me in the future. I was glad to meet each of you. I hope everyone will have good memories of this class.  Have a good summer everyone and I …

          The essay entitled “Girl” by  Jamaica Kincaid tells about the mother’s advice to her daughter, such as household chores, cooking, laundry, and self-care. Also, how to behave in society, how to talk to other people, and the rules of etiquette. In my opinion, there is too much maternal control and manipulation in this essay. Constant emphasis on how to behave in society and how to be feminine also applies to this.  The author’s goal in writing the essay is to show two different generations in life and their norms and views on certain things, how the mother’s role plays a …

In contemporary America, the notion that gender equality has been fully achieved is both comforting and misleading. While significant strides have been made, the reality remains that feminism is not only relevant but also crucial for addressing persistent gender disparities. My essay explores the indispensable role of feminism in the United States, illustrating through influential feminist texts and personal experiences why this movement remains vital. From the foundational theories of Simone de Beauvoir, which deconstruct gender as a social construct, to the modern perspectives of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who advocates for a universally inclusive approach to feminism, the discourse continues …