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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Communicating With Others in the group American Studies: 6 years, 3 months ago
While reflecting on the various class activities of this semester and the purpose behind them, I found myself relating this to my workplace, and the manner in which I am expected to behave and the values I am […]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Losing Your Identity in the group American Studies: 6 years, 3 months ago
While discussing Colson Whitehead’s use of teeth in Zone One, Emma and I began to reflect on the significance of teeth historically. During the Holocaust, people were viewed as objects, so the qualities that d […]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Issues with DNRs and Consent in the group American Studies: 6 years, 3 months ago
The article, “An Unconscious Patient with a DNR Tattoo”, raises many important questions about the issue of consent and how to behave in ambiguous situations like this one. According to the article, the doc […]
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Taha Khan edited the blog post A Legion of Teeth in the group American Studies: 6 years, 4 months ago
My previous blog post discussed the article, “The Painful Truth About Teeth”. I specifically highlighted many of the issues and flaws that we have in our current healthcare system which prevent certain individuals from being able to receive the dental care that they need.
Throughout Colson Whitehead’s Zone One, the word “teeth” comes up many t…[Read more]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Change Is Needed in the group American Studies: 6 years, 4 months ago
I thoroughly appreciated the article “The Painful Truth About Teeth”. It meant a lot to me as someone who is pursuing a career in the dental field. Currently working as a dental assistant I have witnessed many of […]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Creating a Safe Place in the group American Studies: 6 years, 4 months ago
I really appreciate the issues that Sarah brought up in her blog post. I completely agree with problems that she rises about consent. I am currently working in the healthcare field as a dental assistant, and I see […]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Rest In Peace in the group American Studies: 6 years, 4 months ago
Sometimes the best thing that we can do for people who are suffering, is to help take them out of their pain. This act can allow these continuously tortured individuals to hopefully gain some sort of peace and […]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post Can a Victim Become Powerful? in the group American Studies: 6 years, 5 months ago
Earlier this month I came across a viral Buzzfeed video as I was scrolling through Facebook. The video was the story of Eva Mozes Kor, an 83 year-old Holocaust survivor, explaining her reasoning behind forgiving a […]
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Taha Khan edited the blog post A Wound That Cannot Heal in the group American Studies: 6 years, 5 months ago
In class last week, Professor McCoy asked the question, “what does it mean when you have a wound that cannot heal.” This question interested me particularly in regards to people who have gone through unique situations and obstacles in life, which very few can relate to. PTSD is something that is seen throughout Morrison’s Home. After retur…[Read more]
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Taha Khan wrote a new blog post A Desperate Need for Change in the group American Studies: 6 years, 6 months ago
There is no single story or event that defines a person’s life. Instead, we have countless stories that define who we are. Unfortunately, today we live in a society where people easily point fingers, or are q […]
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Taha Khan joined the group American Studies 6 years, 7 months ago
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Taha Khan became a registered member 6 years, 7 months ago