Amartya Sen, a great Philosopher says, 'Poverty is not just a lack of money; it is not having the capability to realize one's full potential as a human being'. Since long Poverty is seen as a lack of money but in reality we should be concerned with capabilities instead, whether a person has whole that liberty that he or she admires. Poverty is not natural, it's man-made. Mahatma Gandhi quoted, 'Poverty is the worst form of violence Yes, Mr. Gandhi...
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I was the first among my friends and neighbors to get a computer around the age of 10. I can recall the glee and childish exuberance surrounding every aspect of my being on that morning my mother arrived from England. I was just elated seeing the Hewlett parked logo at boot up, then the black screen with white lettering long before I knew it was called dos loaded. This was my first experience with anything called computing and from day...
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The United States has varied opinions on the question of the minimum wage at both federal and state levels. Legislatures and workers are all keen on the decade-long quest to have wages raised. Significant amounts of workers prefer wages as high as $15 per hour (twice the wage floor of $7.5 per hour). Such a wage floor help regulate the labor market, giving workers and employers a fairground for operation. Without a minimum wage, employers may take advantage of employees,...
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I woke up on a hard cold wooden floor, body stiffened, however, it was as comfortable as I’ll be until the movers arrive with my bed. What felt like a nightmare is suddenly coming true. I hear nothing but birds chirping and cicadas, dancing around in the trees, which gave me an unfamiliar feeling. I incessantly begged my parents to stay, but we moved nevertheless. I always preferred the familiarity of an environment, and I wasn’t ready to leave my...
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Did you know that 47% of children who do not know how to cook do not lead a successful life? I strongly believe that all children need to learn how to cook. Firstly, children will respect the hard work that goes into cooking, secondly, it helps children build relationships with family members, and lastly, it will give children an important life skill for when they are older. First, it is necessary to encourage the child to learn how to cook...
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‘What do you want to do when you leave school?’ – a question that filled me with a sense of dread and uncertainty at the age of seventeen. After completing a degree in Fashion and going straight into an office-based environment, I felt a lack of motivation and morale, and I knew something was missing. The enthusiasm I feel towards children's physical and emotional development has driven me to fulfill my passion where I can have a positive impact on...
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Poetic and lyrical compositions often employ the use of a variety of techniques to communicate their core themes and messages to the audience. In this case, the pastoral poem of ‘The Passionate Shepherd to His Love’ by Christopher Marlowe holds a close correlation to a contemporary song by Billy Joel named ‘Only the Good Die Young’, where both of the pieces revolve around love and affection in which the authors profess romantic ideals to their beloved. In particular, the song...
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Social class is a prominent theme in ‘The Great Gatsby’. F. Scott Fitzgerald represented the upper class, middle class, and lower class of people in the 1920s era, he always separated the rich into two groups: old money and new money. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, Fitzgerald uses the characters to show the conflict among the high, middle, and low social classes. First, Fitzgerald showed the conflict between the upper class, Gatsby vs. Tom. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, the upper class...
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Do you still believe in flying, invincible, and brave heroes? Even if you don’t believe in heroes with superpowers, there will always be a hero in all of us. The world is full of heroes, but we just haven’t realized it yet. Anyone can be a hero. You don’t need a fancy costume, a long cape, or braveness All you need is to believe in yourself that you can make the world a better place. In fact, many ordinary people...
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In the video ‘Tough Guise 2’, Jackson Katz explains the violent masculinity in domestic violence, video games, movies, manhood, and media. He also argues that men are not violent as most people think. In today’s world, men and young boys are taught to ‘man up’ and act tough. Violence is a man's issue, therefore, men are taught by people who show them what it means to be a tough man. The majority of the violence is caused by men because...
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The book ‘‘They Take Our Jobs!’: And 20 Other Myths about Immigration’ written by Aviva Chomsky highlights the widespread myths and beliefs about immigration and immigrants. Throughout the book, Chomsky challenges the biased assumptions that increase the misinformed claims about immigrants, radically altering the notions of citizenship, stereotypes, the law, discrimination, and US history. As she quotes, “Immigrants are blamed for a host of social ills and compared unfavorably to generations of immigrants…a lot of our assumptions and opinions about...
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What makes the idea of transitioning to college so intense? For starters, a transition is defined as “an event or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles”. The transition from high school to college is undoubtedly a very changing time for the lives of many young individuals. This is a huge step into the real world for most people. It is the beginning of newfound freedom that none of them ever experienced. My transition into college has...
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Deception is defined as an act of misleading or concealing the truth. It can occur in everyday life, where even the most honest people turn to deceitful ways to gain advantages and maintain their self-image. On the contrary, deceit can be utilized to protect our loved ones. As it is morally wrong, once revealed, one’s deception can have detrimental consequences as it can lead to distrust and guilt. In William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, the constant theme of deception drives the plot,...
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The necessity of vitamin C consumption cannot be overstated, as it is unable to be manufactured in the human body, while still being required for good health. Vitamin C is a nutrient that can be obtained from food. Vitamin C is found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, oranges, kiwis, broccoli, kale, and spinach. Vitamins are essential for body tissues and cell repair, immune system development, enzymatic manufacture of specific neurotransmitters, and collagen production. The...
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The class had to read the book ‘The Giver’ written by Lois Lowry and published originally in 1993. The book had themes associated such as the importance of memory to humans, power, rights, responsibilities, dystopian societies, and more. However, the author made connections with all themes in the novel, and the question that connects the themes of power and responsibility is: how does the author explore the idea that with great power comes great responsibility? There are many ways that...
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'I have decided to stick with love, hate is too great a burden to bear', said the legend Martin Luther King Jr. He was an inspirational social rights activist and the leader of the American civil rights movement who is remembered proudly to this day. King showed courage because of his dream to make everybody equal, and he influenced others to speak up for themselves. He made a change for racial equality that has helped everyone’s rights, not only in...
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To be a citizen means you have your say and are part of making your community how it is. We all have rights and responsibilities, even just being in the state, such as the simple laws like 'Don't steal' or 'Don't go through a red light', those very simple yet recognizable laws that shape our nation. Being inside but not apart has its perks, can't be forced to choose and judge, such as being a permanent resident in Australia, you...
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In a world brimming with self-expression, the smallest details often make the most significant impressions. A person's style, flair, and personality can be revealed in a myriad of ways, one of which is through the art of nail design. Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by the transformative power of color and creativity embodied in nail artistry. The canvas may be small, but the impact is tremendous, often serving as a means of self-expression for the...
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Ever since I was young, I have been intrigued by the world of law enforcement and the fight against crime. I have always admired the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the crucial role they play in maintaining the safety and security of our nation. In this essay, I will discuss my motivation for wanting to become an FBI agent, the skills and experiences that have prepared me for this role, and the goals I hope to...
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Cosmetology is a field that is often overlooked, yet it plays a significant role in our daily lives. It is the art of enhancing beauty, and for many, it is a passion that goes beyond just styling hair or applying makeup. As a cosmetologist, one has the ability to transform someone's appearance and boost their confidence. It is a career that requires creativity, skill, and a desire to make people feel good about themselves. In this essay, I will be...
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Speech 1 Good afternoon, parents, teachers, and fellow graduates. It is with great joy that we gather here today to celebrate the graduation of our little ones from pre-school. As parents, we have watched our children grow and learn over the past few years, and it is truly remarkable to see how far they have come. Our children have learned so much during their time in pre-school. They have developed social skills, learned how to read and write, and discovered...
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Created by Hiram Maxim in 1884, the machine gun greatly influenced World War I because of its rapid fire and high kill rate. This is because the machine gun was one of the most common and effective guns at this time. During the war, one of the main causes of death was from machine guns. Therefore, the introduction of the machine gun ended up having the highest impact on the death toll because they were so effective and were soon...
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Alike any situation where certain results are to be perceived as an outcome of the implementation of a desired scheme, various effects are to be expected from any concerned country after achieving the goal of quality education. The projections include the improved overall health of individuals as a result of being properly educated, therefore minor mistakes that result in major health issues, e.g., neglecting symptoms, are more likely to be eliminated, accordingly decreasing the urgency of government expenditure on healthcare...
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Being Turkish has always been a huge part of my character. As a child, I felt so self-conscious about who I am. I wasn't taught to feel this way, I just didn't like how different my life seemed to be compared to the other kids from my school. I had to take ESL classes while everyone else was taking regular English because I was raised learning a mix of Turkish and English. I was so embarrassed by all these things...
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Mikhail Bakhtin was a Russian philosopher, literary critic, semiotician, and scholar who worked on literary theory, ethics, and the philosophy of language. Bakhtin considers that the vision we had of the Middle Ages was anachronic and deeply inspired by the vision of the Renaissance. He argues that our knowledge of that era is very limited and that searchers didn’t go as deep as they should have in their research on the Middle Ages and medieval culture and customs. He says:...
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In the movie ‘Gandhi’, Gandhi marries a girl at the age of thirteen. As he follows the death of his fathers, he was sent to England to study law. He became very interested in the philosophy of non-violence, but he didn’t fulfill the decree of law. That’s when he came back home and got into it with the British, he stood against them their rule over his country. He eventually gets his cause internationally renowned after being dismissed by the...
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‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ – a ballad by John Keats, that’s title translates to the lady without mercy, creates a sense of betrayal from the start. The poem begins from the first-person perspective of the main character, asking himself a question, “O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms”, now pointing to the conclusion that this character is a knight, asking for an ailment. He states how he is “alone and palely loitering”, foreshadowing that something has happened to him. The...
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Healthy eating on a budget is a very important topic due to the well-established link between diet and disease. It is important that the foods that are promoted as healthy are made affordable to the entire population to reduce the gap that currently exists between social classes and the subsequent effect this has on the health of these individuals. It is known that diet both influences and inhibits the progression of certain diseases. For example, overconsumption of red meat is...
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The filmmakers of the movie ‘McFarland, USA’ were trying to impart several lessons by filming the story of Jim White and his team, which competed for cross-country championships in the United States. One of the significant lessons from the movie is never to give up on what you want and put a lot of hard work into what you do. Jim White and his team underwent many challenges throughout their lives, with regard to competing in the cross-country races and...
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In today's world, language plays a fundamental role in portraying the ideas of specific cultures over time. Some of the earliest forms have been around since the Common Era, Old English being one of the most developed languages. In the essay ‘Mother Tongue’ by Amy Tan, readers are engaged in her unique writing style as Tan expresses her childhood growing up with the different forms of the English language. Being an Asian-American woman raised in an immigrant family, Tan acknowledged...
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