To Kill a Mockingbird movie tells the childhood experiences of six-year-old Scout Finch during the Great Depression in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. The movie recounts a period for Finch when her father an attorney, defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Scout and her brother witness the horrors of racism that plague their society and still have roots within our criminal justice system. Watching the movie To Kill a Mockingbird gave me a synopsis...
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My grandfather came to this country as a teacher in 1960. Most of my family is still in India and I’ve been visiting my relatives on a regular basis. When I was a young child and visiting India, my youth protected me from asking questions about serious economic disparities. I have now been greatly perplexed by the enormous gulf in living standards and this has unsettled me. Seeing poverty and beggars coming to me who look like me and are...
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Imperialism in “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe, Imperialism refers to the extension of one country’s authority or control over another territory. Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” covers extensively the impact of colonization on Igbo society. The arrival of the British Missionaries in the 19th century caused great destruction of the Igbo lifestyle and culture and resulted in the collapse of the Igbo religion and caused social disorder among the Igbo people. The Igbo culture bestowed with much richness was...
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Reading and writing are both significant factors in an individual’s life since it helps with day-to-day activities and most careers, and it also inhibits the mind into the form of imagination or creative thinking. Reading and writing help sort out much information about the many individuals living in this century. For one, reading and writing develop in our minds during the period of young childhood and as we mature into adults. It helps us understand the world around us as...
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My career goal is to be a registered nurse. Ever since I was little I always wanted to be a nurse, I like helping people get better. The College I want to go to is Georgia Southern University. The other jobs I was looking into were Veterinarian, police, and teacher but I did extra research on all of them and I narrow it down and saw that I wanted to be a Registered Nurse. The other Colleges I was looking...
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Everyone remembers their first job. It’s a definitive time in your life: it’s a step up from childhood, and a preview of adulthood. It’s a proud moment when you are old enough to earn your own money. First-job experiences are also formative. Not only do they teach you the value of hard work and money — but they also shape your understanding of the world. They increase your self-confidence and self-sufficiency. And a good first job will get you started...
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A Music Video Analysis: Macklemore and Lewis, “Same Love” The topic of marriage equality has always been a controversial topic, especially given the recent political climate of the United States. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court cast aside all state bans on same-sex marriage, legalized it in all fifty states, and required states to honor out-of-state same-sex marriage licenses in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. Many celebrities have, over the years, voiced their support for gay rights,...
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This informative essay will introduce and break down the responsibilities of a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and their legal obligations toward a Soldier and the Army as a whole. An NCO is a leader, appointed above lower enlisted Soldiers to provide training and mentorship to prepare them to become future leaders of the Army. NCOs will sometimes branch off into different areas, whether it is an instructor or drill Sergeant who trained incoming and seasoned Soldiers directly. This, however, comes with...
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Abstract Leadership is a convention amongst all successful organizations whether civilian or military, exceedingly respected for its power to motivate achievement and translate revelation into results, Vince Lombardi once said: “Leaders aren’t born, they are made”. “Setting conditions, providing feedback, enhancing learning, and creating opportunities are the fundamentals of leader development” (FM 6-22, pg. 41), how have I advanced others? I have successfully advanced soldiers both professionally and personally, by utilizing the fundamentals of leader development on a daily basis,...
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We Can’t Run Faster Is the American Dream Dead? Or has it just changed since its introduction in the 1800s? - I hate my subheading, cannot decide what to do about it. -Chelsea McLeary ‘Sadly, the American Dream is dead’ ~Donald Trump The ideology of the American Dream has been alluded to in various forms throughout American history. A plethora of perceptions of its exact meaning exists, however, they all attempt to provide our America with motivation for a better,...
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What are the consequences of going to a large university? College is a significant part of life for each person who is planning for a successful future, and students are looking for the right place to complete this part. There is around 4,000 college in the United States (Asthana, 2016). Some students decide to go to a small university and others to a large university. The ones who chose large universities don't know what is beyond this decision, whether it's...
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Do Imperial Countries Owe Restitution to Colonized Nations? Introduction Do imperial countries owe restitution to colonized nations? This is a question of great debate. I believe that imperial countries do not owe restitution to the nations they colonized. I will discuss this point in detail over the course of this paper. To begin, “restitution” means “recompense for injury or loss” according to the Oxford Dictionary. Over the course of world history, societies have exercised domination over weaker areas of the...
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“Then Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth and whoever finds me will kill me.” - Genesis 4:13 Here is a secret that no one in my family knows: I shot my brother when I was six. Luckily, it was a BB gun. But to this day, my older brother Jonathan does not know who shot him. And I have finally promised myself...
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Would you believe me if I had told you that newborn babies actually have more bones than fully grown adults? Crazy, right? The human body and the many parts that make it up are extremely incredible. If one part or organ within the body fails it can also cause failure to many other parts within the body. Each part does what it needs, and works together with the other parts of the body to make a happy, healthy, human life....
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Culture is defined in many different ways by different people. Whether talking about American culture, LGBT culture, or Deaf culture, they are all a system of knowledge. Culture shapes us because it consists of values, beliefs, language, behaviors, and practices that people share. These influence us on how to think, interact, and behave in the world. People can be a part of more than one culture based on what they identify themselves as. No one is born with culture; we...
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Almost every American home has pets of some sort and at some point in the pet's life, it is more likely to get sick than not. Veterinarians are basically just doctors for animals instead of humans. Many people see veterinarian offices every day and never think twice about what they are or even what they do. Having a love or passion for both animals and humans is hugely important. This is because every day you will be dealing with both...
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Does growing up without a father figure affect the child? Introduction: I chose this topic because it seemed interesting to me because I'm one of those kids and I don’t think it affected me much but I'm hoping to find out whether it affects others in some way and if it does I want to find out how and if there is more than one way. I have been interested in this topic for a while. I am also hoping...
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Introduction Attention getter (teaser): Congratulations, you’re pregnant! You’re going to be a mom! Those were the words I heard around the same time I decided I was finally going back to school 9 years after graduating high school. Significance (why important to them?): I hope my story inspires you to not give up your dreams and goals even if at the time it seems impossible to achieve. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Central idea/thesis: Two...
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Get out is a film that follows African-American photographer Chris Washington and his unexpected meeting with his girlfriend Rose Armitage’s eerie family. As he arrives at their home he quickly realizes the liberal-minded Armitages are hiding a dark secret which ultimately puts Chris’s life at major risk. Unlike most films, a white protagonist is not expressed or desired with roses family and friends being obsessed with African Americans and their advantages such as their height, strength, and superiority. We follow...
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Gender roles are a specific set of roles that society establishes based on one’s biological sex. Gender roles have been present in our society for decades; they are produced due to the mixture of society, culture, and sometimes even religion. These roles often differ in varying societies and cultures, and they can also change over time. They are often portrayed in television shows, and many TV shows depict the stereotypes that society assigns men and women. While it makes for...
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Should prisoners retain their right to vote? Stewart in his article “Terrorism and Human Rights” defined human rights as the essential rights and freedoms that belong to each person within the world, from birth until death. They apply despite where you're from, what you suspect, or how you select to measure your life. They will never be got rid of, although they will sometimes be restricted – for instance, if someone breaks the law, or is within the interests of...
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Introduction: I am a 26-year-old graduate working as an Assistant Accountant who deals with quite one hundred clients. I joined this firm while studying at University. I was stimulated by the University to compose a Future Leadership Development Plan. The module began to start in February 2019 and has taken four months. This is a favorable venture for me to improve my leadership aptitudes and proficiencies. However, I initially should conduct a Personal SWOT analysis to spot my strengths and...
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Did you know that 152 million children are victims of child labor and over 70 million of them are working in dangerous and hazardous conditions? Child labor may not be something you have witnessed as it is most common in poorer countries like Pakistan, Burma, and Bangladesh. 88 million boys and 64 million girls are put through child labor work. Though it seems that boys have more work, girls are most likely to have more work as they are put...
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Our country is in dire need of a wake-up call to the sheer number of children falling victim to poverty and how their futures are consequently affected by this epidemic. 9 out of 10 members of the National Education Union believe that poverty and low income are having disastrous results on children’s learning. In our country, over 4 million children continue to live their lives in poverty and this undoubtingly gives all these children an unfair disadvantage from others through...
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In this essay, I am going to describe the five most famous historical places of Pompeii. Some of them have been preserved in perfect condition, while others have been damaged over the years. These are the places that the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii visited every day, watching a gladiator fight, going to the bath or walking around the city. Almost 2,000 years ago, these places were owned and cared for by the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii. The first place is...
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Francis Scott Fitzgerald in his novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ in one way or another touched on the topic of alcohol and addiction to it, characteristic of the society of that era. Caraway is particularly susceptible to alcohol in ‘The Great Gatsby’. Nick Caraway drinks to avoid his reality and associated problems. Secondly, he drinks a lot of alcohol, especially in parties to avoid socializing with strangers. On the afternoon of Myrtle's party, he states, “I sat down discreetly in the...
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Genetically modified soy has become increasingly popular among food distributors all over the world. In fact, soy is the most genetically modified product on the planet, causing most soybeans we purchase and consume to be genetically modified organisms. These legumes are mainly cultivated as they are high in protein and oils. Since soy is a popular food item, they have been genetically modified to withstand herbicides, allowing farmers to obtain more crops, sometimes two per year which will, in turn,...
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The common theme I’ve seen present in both ‘Do the Right Thing’ by Spike Lee and ‘Fires in the Mirror’ by Anna Smith is that racial tensions are more complicated than black and white. Cops beating up colored people for no reason and teenage girls throwing eggs at the elderly Chinese as seen in ‘Do the Right Thing’ or the black and Jewish community's reaction to a colored boy being killed by a Hasidic Student in ‘Fires in the Mirror”....
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Whether or not the attainment of independence is different from revolution it has long been contested, and has mostly been debated over the question of violence as legal means to gain sovereignty. In general, revolutions aim only to redistribute power with or without an element of emancipation, such as in democratization within a state, which as such may remain unaltered. However, some wars of independence have been described as revolutions, such as the ones in the United States and Indonesia,...
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Australia. The place where multiculturalism and diversity thrive. The place where over 20 religions are practiced and over 200 languages are spoken. The place containing rich history and stories that have passed down by many before us. The place that most of us call home. We as a country have formed a long-lasting colonial identity presenting ourselves as a multicultural society that welcomes all ethnicities and backgrounds. Over time we have formed this identity through a number of significant events,...
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