âOur culture, our traditions, our language are the foundations upon which we build our identity.â Oneâs cultural values and beliefs affect their attitude and influence their approach to living. When two cultures clash, it becomes difficult for a person to choose their value and belief system, which can have a major impact on their personality. Through the psychological lens, Jhumpa Lahiriâs purpose is to show that when oneâs cultural identity is isolated, they can feel displaced and believe that they...
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The United States is home to people belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds. According to Pew Research Center in 2017 around 44.4 million immigrants live in the United States who came with hopes of securing a better life for themselves and their future generations. The idea of a better, prosperous life in the Western world forces people to sometimes risk their lives; many die on the way to the charmed lands; however many eventually make it to the land of their...
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Birth control also known as contraceptives, has been used for thousands of years with varied results from all different crowds. During the Ancient Egypt era, a paste made of honey, sodium carbonate, and crocodile dung was a popular form of contraception. (Time Video and Gibson; 2015) Women found that in the 19th and 20th centuries, it was very hard to find effective contraception due to the strict laws implied that doctors were not allowed to spread information about birth control....
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The Handmaidâs Tale by Margaret Atwood is a novel, which has been described as a âfresh post-feminist approach to future shockâ due to its detailed introduction to the world of sexism committed by the patriarchal society of the Republic of Gilead. It reflects the dystopian male-controlled society, where women are treated inferiorly and unequally while facing sexism and social disparage. Society of Gilead represents âa return to traditional valuesâ when religion was the main law and women were purely used...
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Eager for any kind of improvement in their lives, the Black women supported their men in their struggle to find their way into mainstream society only to be left in the abyss of darkness. They met a similar fate when they supported the white womenâs struggle for equality. Both the factions it stood for mercilessly neglected the Black women, the odd sheep of the lot. Barbara Smith rightly remarks in her work âTowards a Black Feminist Aestheticsâ that the âBlack...
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Legacy is an essential trait that all people have in themselves. It is what makes families of all ethnicities unique from each other. But as James T. Patterson points out, during the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans had it worse than people of all other races. During the times of the Civil Rights Movement, society was changing for the better while still dealing with racial issues.1 Alice Walkerâs âEveryday Useâ, paints a unique theme that Walker also learned to overcome...
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For years, sociologists have been developing various theories as to when and how an individual becomes an adult. In sociology, the topic of adulthood is very contradictory, as it can be perceived in different ways. Many sociologists believe that an individual must face psychological, biological, cultural-sociological, and environmental factors that will influence a person's development. The author Khaled Hosseini, uses the two main characters, Laila and Mariam, to demonstrate the similarities and differences between the two, and these theories of...
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My first introduction to Oprah the actor was in a clouded frame of a classic Spielberg movie, where she shook and trembled, as she wailed to her heartâs distraught. Oprah the actor got to me far before Spielberg the director. (Color Purple, Directed by Steven Spielberg, 1985). I wasnât even cognizant of Spielberg the director. What my head however, couldnât wrap around its periphery was the story- the story that starts quite abruptly for something thatâs twistedly shocking, and by...
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The world is meaningless and absurd, and only by embracing the meaningless indifference of the world can humanity achieve true happiness. First published as LâĂtranger in 1942, and later translated into English as The Stranger (also known as The Outsider), the novel follows the seemingly irrational character Meursault as he undergoes a murder trial. Written in wartime France, The Stranger confronts the tragedy and suffering of the world head-on, and laconically tackles the issues of life`s meaning. In The Stranger,...
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The novel L'Ă©tranger, which translates as 'The Stranger' or 'The Outsider,' bears a striking resemblance to Camus' philosophical concept of absurdity. The book L'Ă©tranger translated as The Stranger or The Outsider strongly resembles Camus' philosophical idea of absurdity. Camus claims in his writings that individual lives and human existence lack rational meaning and order. However, because individuals struggle to embrace this concept, they are always attempting to find or construct rational order and meaning in their lives. The term 'absurdity'...
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In both Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, webs of deceit are spun through various characters misrepresenting the truth. Gender is frequently used as a tool to advance the characters' ability to deceive, or in some cases, hinder it. Both authors use these two key themes to develop their contrasting storylines, one being a murder mystery, the other a comedy of manners. They differ not just in storylines and genre but era, with Oscar...
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In regular family life, there is often a lack of communication between parents and their children or between siblings. Although parental love is always present, children often misunderstand or are unaware of their parent's love for them. This misunderstanding usually happens with the fatherâs love because of the difference of approach taken. Fathers often try to keep their strong figure as the head of the households and their love is usually implicit as, some may say, harsh. The theme of...
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What if, you woke up in a black, cold metal box? You have no recollection of any memories of anything except your first name. Not your last name, not your friends, not even your family. But thinking that you are there to help solve the problem they haven't been able to figure out for years on end. In James Dashnerâs novel, The Maze Runner, a group of strangers must work together to find their way outside of a maze where...
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When I attended the policy events in my community, participating was significant in learning about social policy. I have attended policy events under three categories, policymaking, advocacy, and education. I attended the city council meeting, a panel discussion on social media, and a criminal justice reform in Springfield, Missouri. All three events have helped me learn about social policy and how it applies to my community. City Council Meeting I attended the Springfield City Council meeting on October 21, 2019,...
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In 1911, Lorado Taft built a large sculpture entitled The Eternal Indian. This statue of an Indian man looking over an Illinois valley was inspired by the legendary Sauk and Fox war chief, Black Hawk, according to Taft. However, when looking at the statue against an image of Black Hawk, the two do not look similar at all. The Eternal Indian appears to be a generic plains Indian, with two long braids and a nondescript robe looking over the valley....
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Poverty is defined as the state of being poor. However, poverty is also defined in relative and absolute terms. Relative poverty is poverty about the economic status or well-being of others; you're poor if you live under standards that aren't in the context of how society views a 'rich' person. Absolute poverty is the failure to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter based off of money needs. [endnoteRef:1] Poverty is an outcome of the Racial Wealth Gap....
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Introduction According to the American Psychological Association, 40% to 50% of married couples in America go through a divorce. (USA Today, 2019) Divorce is common in America and is constantly increasing, with six out of ten divorces having children involved. (Freebackgroundchecks.com, 2006) As stated by multiple sources this action has been known to affect a childâs behavior. Society tends to blame the childâs attitude on the child just acting out phase when the cause or background to the childâs act...
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Interpersonal trust can be defined as âthe willingness of a party to be vulnerable to the actions of another party based on the expectation that the other will perform a particular action important to the trustor, irrespective of the ability to monitor or control that other partyâ (Mayer et al., 1995). There are three main facets of trust (Whitener et al.,1998): first, trust in another person reflects a personâs expectation or belief that the exchange partner will act benevolently; secondly,...
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Explore potential renewable energy sources, optimum combinations, and efficiencies Wind Wind power is a method of renewable energy. It uses the wind to turn large blades attached to a rotor. The turbine rotor is attached to a gearbox. This gearbox converts the low speed of the rotor into a high-speed motion. The high-speed shaft is coupled to a generator. An exciter is needed to provide the required excitation to the magnetic coil of the generator so it can generate the...
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In todayâs world, cloning technology is growing at a fast rate, but is it morally correct to perform? In Aldous Huxleyâs novel, Brave New World, the concept of cloning is covered. Cloning can be performed on humans and animals, but in our society, there is usually controversy associated with cloning for several reasons. The use of cloning in society today has its benefits, but they have its flaws as well. In Brave New World, cloning was implemented to make more...
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The second industrial revolution came about in the mid-19th century, peaking in the year 1877, marking a significant turning point in history as progression and expansion had never been so rapid. The nation's industrial excellence and railroad networks were expanding at a rate faster than any other country in the world, as it shook the very foundation of American culture. As communities expanded more to the West and took over territories to convert into states, America was perceived to be...
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In recent literature, researchers underline that multiple and antisocial personality disorder is real but that it rarely occurs spontaneously, without prompting, and therefore does not deserve to be a primary-level diagnosis. Special attention is given to gender differences and behavior patterns of patients and possible treatment methods. There is a small but well-recognized group of adults with a mild learning disability, predominantly but not exclusively male, who come within this rubric and who pose major problems of management, containment, and...
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The Internet Age is a period marked by advancements in technology where information travels from all parts of the world in less than a second. Many great individuals helped shape this Information Age. An innovator, designer, and magnate called Steve Jobs is among these individuals. He was a man filled with both passion and creativity. A college dropout who pursued something more than an education. By inventing the Macintosh, having a unique marketing strategy and campaign, and thinking differently, he...
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Abstract: Women are most powerful consumers in the world, as they control almost 80 percent of the household spending. No doubt when it comes to individual buying, women are the sole decision makers. But they also act as great influencers, when it comes to buying decision of the family. Economic dependence, improvement in education and awareness, work oriented lifestyles, changing social norms, increased participation in the workforce and society have led to an enhancement in the role of women in...
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1.1 Executive Summary The main objective of this report is to determine the factors that led to the issue of unemployment and disturbed the economy of Pakistan from 1999 to 2010. Unemployment is a very serious problem that causes the decline in the economic growth of a country and that also affects the international status of that country. To study the determinants of unemployment in Pakistan ordinary least square model is used. This report focuses on foreign direct investment, inflation...
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Intro Arguably many factors have both positive and negative effects on the citizenship of a child, however, this essay will state three of the main influences, these being: the school teacher, self-formation, and the social environment. Aristotle is a famous physician who believed habituation demonstrated by an educator was one of the only ways to shape a respectable citizen, reinforcing reward and punishment. However, Rousseau, a Genevan philosopher disagreed with Aristotle and believed that children learn right and wrong through...
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You must be wondering why I placed these statements on the board. Well thinking about power and morality, isnât morality, decisions that would lead to the happiness of someone? Doesnât have to be you. And power is what helps you make that decision or attain that happiness. Because if you look at all the morality examples, isnât it essentially the well-being and happiness in exchange for something terrible? Again, they might not all be towards you, but to people. People...
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People often use music without borders to describe the popularity and breadth of music. Spain is a nation that can sing and dance very well. The Spanish are born with the blood of art. Therefore, they do have their unique features in music. Naturally, some Spanish international singers have emerged and led the unique 'Latin' style of today's music scene. In addition, both the full national colors of traditional Spanish music, Spanish or classical music with European romantic, have a...
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Proponents of globalization argue that globalization is inevitable and benefits all humans by creating opportunities to escape oppression and poverty. They raise the point that the emergence of global problems requires global solutions, and propagate that all people are united by unique human traits, concluding that all people should be in an ultimate allegiance (global human community). However, critics point out that globalization assumes a degree of agency, and only allows those who are already privileged to act as global...
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The Aftermath of the Overpopulation in California California is changing, and not always for the better. water is becoming scarce, open spaces are filling in, traffic, pollution, and overcrowding are all common concerns that affect daily life in California and the biggest factor contributing to California's decline is simply; too many people. Much of L.A. County in earlier days was characterized by ranches and agricultural land, including numerous citrus groves and open space, but little by little it has given...
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