Global inequality describes the economic and social disparities between countries or individuals in the world. This includes income and wealth differences as well as access to education, sanitation and the freedom to make economic and social choices. Although it can be conceived that progress has been made towards closing the observable inequalities between nations and individuals, there have been notable divergences in the developing world between the extent to which inequalities have fallen (or risen) over the past decades due...
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Technology and the Internet has become part of nature and the way we conduct business globally. From communication, research, and information collection, nothing can be done without the use of technology and the Internet. The rapid uses of the Internet and advance technology have changed the way information or intelligence is collected. Consequently, concerns about the privacy of the Internet and information collection have increased in recent years. Privacy today faces emergent threats from an increasing surveillance sources that is...
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In 2017, 56% of British workers felt very or quite stressed due to their jobs. (Evans, 2017). In 2018/19, according to the Labour Force Survey (2019), 1,800 workers in 100,00 suffered from work-related stress, anxiety or depression. Even that mental health and stress are current topics in society and between companies, these numbers show how it still is a lot to work on. This essay will, firstly, define what stress and work-related stress are. Secondly, it will explain the causes...
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In modern society, the dominant social account of ‘madness’, the attached characteristics, meanings, and treatment is monopolized by psychiatry and medicine, reducing the basis for its existence simply to biological differences. Historically, individuals were provided with socially produced images and descriptions of specific characteristics of madness and insanity, particularly in Western society, beginning with the Biblical imagery of madness as generated by possession by the Devil or promoted by a divine dissatisfaction. The notion of the latter image is continued...
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Abstract This paper will look at the issue of child poverty and food insecurity in the Twin County Region of Virginia. Using statistics from the Virginia Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture and information from the documentary film, What Poor Child is This (2011) my analysis will show how child poverty is a problem perpetuated culturally and institutionally while offering potential effective solutions to counter these detrimental forces. Child Poverty in the Twin Counties The documentary...
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Author of The Female Malady, Elaine Showalter, suggests that ‘women have been labelled mad because mental illness has been defined and codified by male psychiatrists’. Depictions of female ‘hysteria’ in texts such as Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper have notoriously been interpreted as the embodiment of deviance within a patriarchal hierarchy. Whilst The Yellow Wallpaper is recognised as a gothic horror and ‘The Bell Jar’ is classified as a Roman à clef, there...
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Medicine through time has evolved into many different discoveries and achievements spearheaded by revolutionary changes in our technology as well as practices. However, the grassroots of such revolutionary and modern developments lie in the past, by exploring some of the main leaders of progress in medieval Europe as well as their developments, ideologies, and practices, this paper aims to shine the light on medicine as less commonly known. “Byzantine Medicine, Tradition and Empiricism”, by Owsei Temkin, and “Galen” by Frederick...
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Introduction We are living in a time in which the NHS is facing many economic and social challenges. Our healthcare system is suffering budget constraints, an increased and aged population, higher patient expectations, nursing staff shortages and we are now treating more complex illnesses than ever before (Rivett 2015). In order to implement the changes needed to address these issues the government has put its focus on leadership and developing strong leaders in the NHS (NHS England 2014). However, the...
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General Background Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and then it was published in the United States in February 1885. It is considered as one of the greatest American novels. The narrator of this story is “Huck” Finn who is also the narrator of the sequel The Adventure of Tom Sawyer. As Harold Bloom in his introduction to his book Bloom’s Guide firstly notes “For a country obsessed...
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A person undergoes many changes within their eyes during infancy that are crucial for being able to have the best possible vision. At birth, a baby’s vision is very inferior when compared to an adult. This is because most elements of the eye are very underdeveloped and need to undergo changes as the baby ages in order to mature and function as they would in an adult. When first born the infant's vision will be extremely vague and not contain...
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This essay will outline the history, functions and definitions of play. It will both evaluate and explore two differing types of play which enhances a young child’s learning whilst including ages and stages levels which can be critiqued. Additionally, playful pedagogy will be evaluated through the Early Years settings in Britain. Overall, play is a long historical construction within childhood with society having a high influence of this over time. Play is impossible to define in one definitive concept. This...
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The issue floating around the NFL at this point is concussions, and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). This certain retired NFL player was only 59 when he had his brain scanned, and in about two years people around him began to notice some change, motor deficits like very simple tasks becoming very hard. Not being able to button his shirt properly, zip up his pants, tie his shoes all because of muscle twitching he developed and the decreased muscle mass in...
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Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate founded on 1 March 1938 (Samsung US, 2020). The business philosophy of Samsung is to devote their talent and technology to creating superior products and services to contribute to a better society. This statement would indicate that the purpose of Samsung is to create products and services that are of high quality and would ensure customer satisfaction. The company also aims that this product and services will be able to contribute to...
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This assignment will explore in detail the chronic inflammatory lung disease known as asthma. It will identify the aetiology of the condition and explain how the causes contribute to the disease. It will present the signs and symptoms associated with asthma incorporating clinical signs whilst linking with the underlying pathophysiology. It will include the main investigations undertaken in order to aid the diagnosis of asthma and identify one common drug group used in the treatment and management of the condition....
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Introduction Decision-making is the central responsibility of executives and leaders. This includes the definition of the issue or concern and the awareness of the factors associated with it. This is a rational interpretation of what should be selected and may have an impact on the decision between choices. A significant part of any judgment is its purpose or goal. This is special in regards to the appreciation of the results of a particular decision; instead, it has to do with...
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Introduction Closed-circuit television or as we know it CCTV is the system that helps you to keep an eye on your business, which allows you to see what’s going on inside and around the premises of your business. The use of a monitor and cameras installed around the premises enables you to see events live as the action is happening and allows you to record the footage so you can archive it for future reference. This technology has been around...
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With over 4 billion users active on the internet as of 2019, it is safe to say that the internet is a big part of our culture. The internet gave people so many ways to communicate and connect with each other. This brought masses of diversity and ideas to social media. With people expressing their ideas, it is easier to convince others into believing their ideas too. Social media can change our beliefs in almost an instant. Because of the...
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Confucianism seems to have been one of the major thoughts and ideas for 2000 years in conventional Chinese culture, and has been leaving a great effect on Chinese culture, economy, politics, and social psychology. However, with communist took over in 1949, Marxism ideology has replaced neo-Confucianism in China. With the influx of industrial development and intrinsic development of Chinese society in the modern era, emergence of significant social and ecological challenges have become quite common these days. Hence, a number...
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INTRODUCTION No matter what age we are, everyone relish chocolates and candies but whenever we bite a chocolate bar or sip a cup of hot cocoa did we ever consider where it comes from? Chocolates make a person smile when they are sad, it can cheer up anyone at anytime and at any given situation, it is a token of love and symbol of friendship. But who knew that this sweet confectionary can also be bitter for many, and little...
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The concept of work engagement. Schaufeli and Bakker review definitions of work engagement in the business context and in academia as a basis for considering the instruments assessing engagement. While the popularity of engagement in organizations confirms the concept’s practical dimension, business consultants have applied the term to a range of concepts and measures that depart from those used in scientific research. Schaufeli and Bakker’s analysis shows that consultants use the word “engagement” as a novel, attractive label that covers...
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There is a fine line that separates cultural appropriation from appreciation. In the fashion industry, this has been a controversial issue for a while now between models and the message that they are sending, on the runway and on magazines, by wearing cultural symbols as fashion items. The media has brought this issue into the light and shown a wide variety of views that society has on this topic; however, this is not a new occurrence, this subject dates back...
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An appropriate research methodology is vital in finding answers to the research question being investigated (Kumar, 2014). Direct research with LGBT prospective adoptive and foster parents and those who have already been through the process was first considered. However, as engaging this population in research is often challenging (Cossar and Neil 2010) a systematic literature review was undertaken. The literature reviewed systematically seeks to summarise and make sense of a body of research and present an analysis; this collects all...
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Alcohol dependence is characterized by a strong craving for alcohol (Teague, Mackenzie, Rosenthal, p. 210). This is also known as alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder. Most would not consider Alcoholism to be a chronic disease amongst humans. After all, isn’t the consumption of alcohol a personal choice? Alcoholism is not merely a chronic disease or choice. Alcoholism also affects the extended individuals surrounding the alcoholic, often ending in heartbreaking dialectical tensions. This is a chronic illness that can not only...
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Introduction to Robinson Crusoe and its Themes The novel Robinson Crusoe is written by Daniel Defoe and was first published in the year 1719. It is about a man named Robinson Crusoe, from England who has a dream to explore the sea. Robinson’s father does not agree with his dreams and wants him to live a normal middle-class lifestyle. Robinson’s disagreement with his father caused him to run away and start adventuring into the sea. During his adventures with sailing...
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Although Britain remains one of the world's richest countries, there are still a significant number of people living in poverty in the UK. Their household resources are too small to allow them the standard of living that most people in the UK consider acceptable. In the UK, the country is presented with the highest rates in child poverty. By 2022, the Fiscal Studies Institute projects that more than five million children will be living in relative poverty. So, what is...
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Every day, millions of people experience it. For most individuals, it is within reasonable limits and usually somewhat healthy. However, as the world continues to advance in technology and competition for school and work increases, stress levels are at an all-time high. These levels of stress can be dangerous for all people. In some cases, immense stress can be fatal causing victims to commit suicide. From school to adulthood stress is everywhere. In historical sources and research studies, stressors in...
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Introduction Society degradation it means lack of compassion, immorality, unethically, loss of self-respect and to others. Through the prism XX – XXI century of New Objectivity movement, historical - world wars, mass media, propaganda, bad education, lack of reading, consumption as well as hypocrisy. “In the countries of Central and Southern Europe, the decline in reading is drastic, mainly Greece, Hungary and Italy. Is it a coincidence that in these countries extreme nationalist movements are growing inversely in proportion to...
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Uber is a transportation company established in 2009. Uber provides transportation services in many countries around the world like the United States, Bratina, Paris, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Uber communicates with customers by an app that is available on both iTunes and Android phones. Of course, since it is a huge company mistake will happen. The San Francisco company faced many problems like, they have to pay taxes, the incredible risks that could happen to the drivers, and unethical behaviors...
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Introduction: The American Dream in 'Death of a Salesman' The American Dream has often been linked with the long-lasting belief and philosophy of “Manifest Destiny”, which, while originally the process of civilizing the untamed West U.S. at the time, translated to an overarching ideal of seizing the opportunity for a better life than one currently held. Death of a Salesman is a tragedy that illustrates the “death” of the American Dream, which can be defined as one’s development into the...
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For decades, illegal smuggling of drugs has been a severe problem in England and Wales prisons. According to Alex (2018), approximately 40% of incarcerated individuals test positive for drugs. Prisoners who use drugs suffer from mental and physical health complications, and their likelihood of recovering are minimal. Also, addicted prisoners pose a severe threat to the society since on release they often commit crimes to fund their habits. In a nutshell, the core purpose of the prisons is to reduce...
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