For more than seven years there has been a war in Mali which started on the 16th of January 2012 and now children are being brought into it. Islamist and Taureg groups are using child soldiers to fight their battles for them, in the first six months of 2019, 150 children were killed and 75 injured. Additionally, recruitment of child soldiers has doubled in the same period of time compared to last year. Some children join willingly to fight for...
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The word appropriation means moving a text from one context to another, but keeping particular elements like the setting and character similar. An example of appropriation from both the film and the play is the quote ‘some are born great, some achieve greatness’ this quote is said in both the film and the play and it's just one of the many similarities between ‘Twelfth Night’ and ‘She’s the Man’. A writer might choose to appropriate a text because it can...
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Ethics is the examination of what is morally good and wrong, it is clear that philosophy would have only been in existence if humans began to reflect on the best way to live. The reflection of moral influenced actions emerged long after human societies had developed some form of ethics. Consequently, ethics started with the beginning of the early ethical codes. The word ‘ethics’ originates from the Greek words : ‘ethikos’ and ‘ethos’. Without modern day ethics there would be...
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Today we have before you a good man whose mental state never had a chance to stand in this cruel world. A good man whose heart is just one of a mere boy’s, mourning the loss of his father. Betrayed by all, with the exception of one friend, our good prince stood alone in the world pondering whether to be or not to be. Won’t that always be the question? This is a relatable man with relatable features; every man...
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Do you think we live in a lazy, callous society these days? According/comparing to Ray Bradbury’s predictions, we are! I believe that we have, which way accurately predicted by Ray Bradbury. His vision of the future became a reality to quite a large extent and his predictions for how society would be were very close to true. We surround ourselves with material objects and quite a few people have become self-absorbed and ungrateful. There are people that find important things...
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Othello by William Shakespeare is set during the Elizabethan Period when women and people from other races were segregated and “Othered” due to their sex, race or skin colour. This was a time period when it was extremely rare to see a black man with power. Shakespeare placed Othello, a South African origin, into the high role of Duke of Venice to add more controversy into the storyline. Othello is in large demand by the Venetian government, as shown by...
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Jonas is the protagonist in the book named The Giver. The Giver is about a futuristic utopian society which has tried to relieve its citizens of choices to ensure sameness, fairness, and equality. We start reading with Jonas who is eleven years old; in the book every December they hold a ceremony where each child moves up a year in school and receives special privileges. When Jonas turns 12, he will have his future job assigned to him. This essay...
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The resources that were chosen are, a book name “CHILD LABOR: A GLOBAL VIEW (A WORLD VIEW OF SOCIAL ISSUES)” written by Cathryne L. Schmitz , Elizabeth KimJin Traver , Desi Larson and the second text is about “CHILD LABOUR IN BANGLADESH: A FORWARD LOOKING POLICY STUDY” posted by International labour office , which is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. Lastly, a video on “UNICEF that supported...
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As Scout stands on the Radley front porch after having walked Arthur (Boo) Radley home at the end of the story, Scout finally fully understands what point her father was trying to make. She's soaking in Boo Radley’s perspective and imagining his life as a witness to theirs. Scout saw what it was like from someone else’s perspective and not just her families. She was starting to understand what Atticus was trying to say. Atticus tells the children several times...
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There are a lot of companies out there producing great products. But today I will be talking about two main competitors as of right now. Apple and Samsung. Apple has been competing with Samsung for a while now. These amazing companies have made a lot of useful technology to make our life easier. But speaking about the future I believe there will be only one winner. Personally, I like apple products because they are easier to use and are less...
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It is important for victims to have a voice. It is part of the victims healing phase. However, I do not believe there should be continued contact past the controlled environment. Victims have the right to confront their aggressor and express their emotions towards the offender. These programs work to give victims a sense of closure. I don’t necessarily believe that this program gives the offender the same type of closure because for the offender this is where they need...
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Inspiration can take many forms. It awakens the mind the mind and soul, compelling an artist forward in the work. It is not only a copy as some would think, but rather and adaptation and progression of the original inspiring piece. Franz Kafa was clearly inspired by Ovid’s “The Transformation of Arachne into a spider” in his novel, The metamorphosis. But his expression of transformation is more than a simple copy of Ovid’s origin text. He clearly adapts and moves...
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Malcolm X is one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States of America (USA) who lived during a period when the American States experienced great racial tension. He assumed a unique political, social, or economic position that disturbed many Americans especially the whites. Being a black American, Malcolm X remains an influential voice in the quest for racial equality following the racial discrimination that the black Americans endured during that period. Malcolm X was committed...
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In Lord of the Flies, Jack Merridew’s character traits propel the theme of violence and evil, the dark part of human nature. As a former “head boy” as well as choirmaster, Jack arrives on the island with the experience of significant success in controlling as well as exerting his power over his peers. As such, he is eager to establish rules and consequently punish individuals who fail to meet his expectations, even though he is quick to break the same...
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Ecosystem recovery, the reduction of greenhouse gases and the reduction of illegal wildlife trafficking are some of the environmental benefits that this pandemic has left to date. The coronavirus pandemic has paradoxically brought a respite to the planet. Industrial paralysis in countries like China, a reduction in the number and frequency of flights between destinations, as well as in internal vehicle traffic and the forced confinement of thousands of people in several cities around the world, have led to a...
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Employee voice behavior is generally defined as “pro motive behavior that emphasizes expression of constructive challenge intended to improve rather than merely criticize” (Van Dyne and LePine, 1998). The study of voice behavior examines the preference of staff and team members to speak up and contribute ideas to the team. Although researchers have argued that employees often carefully examine social contexts before speaking up to leaders, the role of leaders directly affect to receive attention. Through number of researches with...
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Surrogacy is an arrangement, where a surrogate mother consents to deliver a child for a individual or couple who will become the parent of the child after delivery. Some think that surrogacy is a problem because it compromises the sanctity of marriage, where other think surrogacy is an issue because the surrogacy organizations that people may use have been known to exploit their surrogates. Surrogates are often wanted when maternity is difficult, when pregnancy dangers are too dangerous for the...
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Technology has become an important part of human life. In the modern era, technology influences the lifestyles of people as well as their opinions. Although technology has many benefits, it also provides an avenue through which people can circumvent rules and regulations. Brexit offers a clear example of how people can manipulate technology to defeat regulations. During the Brexit referendum campaigns, Facebook played a big role in influencing voters. The outcome of the Brexit vote was a result of concerted...
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Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others (Emotional Intelligence, n.d.). I will analyze the four key elements and how they apply to me in my career. Victor Vroom had an expectancy theory that emphasized on two things that motivated people. I will use this theory in order to explain my level of effort in my management class. I will finish up my discussion by showing the impact...
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Starbucks’ recent decision to emphasize on non-dairy options for using as alternatives to milk has brought about a great tension in the dairy industry of the US. However, the decision tends to act as a driving force for other food services and agricultural industries, thereby adding fuel towards the use of nuts, soy and other beverages in the foodservice sectors. Pertaining to the notions of the socio-psychological concept of consumer attitudes, it can be stated the decision of Starbucks tend...
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Some of my main goals were based around the inquiry questions I had throughout my Professional Experience. 'How can parents take more of a leadership role in their children’s learning and development? (working along side the staff),' 'How is the OEYC supporting the needs of the families? How does the OEYC contribute to the positive growth and development of all families?' This gave me a chance to witness parents initiating and conducting some of the activities like Little Chefs, Gathering...
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Every year, over 100 million animals are killed by horrible testing in U.S. laboratories due to animal testing (PETA). Facial Botox is a common beauty enhancer that is frequently tested on animals. The animals are injected in their stomach with different dosages of the toxin in order to see which dose kills the animals. Then, while they are fully awake, they die slowly and suffocate from paralysis. Animals suffer and die for cosmetics every year, yet it says it is...
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As many people share personal opinions, thoughts, pictures and other certain content on social media, some people can take offense to what people post because it is inappropriate. Not only may it offend certain people, but also harm companies. Social media is at the peoples use for work and amusement but it is also a job and money being made for companies. The effect of censorship in social media on free speech limits people to what they can say or...
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Every individual has the right to receive adequate health care. It is an inalienable human right recognized in a vast number of international agreements and one of its characteristics is that this right must be enjoyed without discrimination. Although it is alleged that we are currently living in a more equitable society between men and women, I strongly believe that there still is gender bias in health care. This bias exists, first of all, since medicine doctors know less about...
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Modern American society is deemed safe for many. With current laws in place, at first glance it seems there is not much to fear. The United States is known world-wide to be the freedom country. However, it may not necessarily be the case. This safety presented before American’s is often a delusion and the freedom America is known for is a fallacy. There is a recurring pattern seen today, in a contemporary society, they offer a so-called safety which is...
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Society has been debating the controversial use of capital punishment to deter crime for decades, but to no avail. The death penalty has always been a touchy subject around the world because of its extreme nature and irreversable affects. Even so, most people have little understanding of all the drawbacks and consequences that come with this method of retributive justice. The concept goes against human rights, and can put innocent people at risk. The most common argument in favor of...
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Malawi is one of the poorest nations in the world and one of the 10 countries most affected by AIDS worldwide (USAID 2005). Malawi’s HIV prevalence is ranked 8th highest worldwide (DFID 2005). The adult HIV prevalence in Malawi is estimated to be 14.1% and approximately 70,000 new HIV/AIDS cases are reported each year and there are approximately 110,000 new HIV infections each year (USAID 2005). AIDS is one of the leading causes of death among Malawian adults. In fact,...
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Sin and the meaning of sin is one of the main themes that appear from the first chapter since the discovery of history and the scarlet letter. However, sin not only means an act against accepted religious norms, but also a rebellion against social traditions. The passionate act of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale that is deemed adultery, and upon being captured, Hester is convicted. However, Dimmesdale remains free due to his position, status, and influence. Hester has to go...
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It seems evident that we are not aware of the importance of maintaining good hand hygiene. Otherwise, the fact that only two thirds of adults use the toilet after going to the toilet would not be explained. However, it has been shown that the hands are one of the main routes of entry of infections to the rest of the body, since they are in constant contact with the nose, eyes and mouth. Let's be responsible for our health and...
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Social media plays a vital role in our generation's growth. It is an essential aspect of our daily lives today as people gain knowledge and skills that brighten their lives worldwide. Today so many activities, especially communication, have been taken to a better level through improved social media and social networking. The tremendous benefit has contributed a positive impact on the growth of our culture and business as well. Websites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube are among the popular...
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