One thing to note is that life on the Texas frontier was very different from any other frontier state. Not only did Texas settlers have to adjust to rural life, but they were also exposed to many dangers such as murder, theft, and kidnapping. By the mid-19th century, Texas had become a target for Indian raids. In The Captured: A...
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Does international Aid have a long-term negative effect on poverty-stricken countries, if so, how does this affect those who live in poverty and aim to grow their economies? America exporting rice to Haiti is an example of International Aid having a detrimental effect on the economy of Haiti in the long term. The local farmers of Haiti were forced to...
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Spent is a game that showed me the wrenching choices that people in poverty routinely encounter – many choices that Americans, such as myself, don’t realize have to be a choice. In the game, I played as a single parent and made financial decisions for a month with only $1,000 to my name. Throughout the 30 days, I had to...
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Located on the bridge leading to G-Building next to the Eastfield College Library, this display is significant to understanding the Civil Rights Movement that happened during the years 1954 to 1968 and Martin Luther King's involvement in it. Through its use of images and quotes, the viewer can begin to understand what each important historical event meant for the African...
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Gun control is a very popular topic in today’s media. Webster’s dictionary defines gun control as the “regulation of selling, owning, and use of guns”. Gun control has recently become a major topic of discussion around the United States because of the recent increase in mass shootings. People are outraged that citizens, such as people with mental illnesses, are capable...
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Preserving the American Dream The American dream, is “a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.), This definition is used to describe ‘The American Dream’ and is a representation for the ideals that America is striving...
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The American Dream is the ideal of equality of opportunity to achieve one's goals and have a better life. Many people have a dream, but not everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve it. Achieving the American Dream isn’t easy because it requires one to work hard and overcome obstacles that occur along the way. Everyone has a dream, but...
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Strain Theory Merton Robert K. Merton (1938) created the original strain theory, referred also as the social structure and anomie theory. Like social disorganization theory, recent strain theories examined social structure as a major factor in crime rates. Merton’s (1938) strain theory focuses on other fundamental factors, such as societal pressures, influencing individuals to achieve a socially accepted goal. Merton...
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The American dream has never been well defined. When this social movement was created in 1931 by historian James Truslow Adams it was used by a wide range of people: politicians; writers; and economists to suit their own purposes. In some people's eyes, it's about money and power, for others it's about simple financial stability and freedom. There are so...
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Introduction New public management (NPM) was once added in the Western world with the sole purpose of reforming the public zone and its methods of managing the affairs of the state. These reforms were later adopted in some parts of the African continent such as in sub-Saharan Africa making an attempt to emulate the successes of the developed economies of...
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MTV was 1st launched on a weekday, August 1, 1981, with the phrase, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll”, and therefore The 1st music video vie on MTV was “Video Killed and since terribly starting, MTV was designed as a platform for music videos. Before MTV, what the radio stations were taking part in nearly utterly settled that music was...
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The prison industrial complex is a term used to describe the massive increase in prison population across the nation due to a rapid increase in privatized prisons, and big businesses that supply different goods and services to these private prisons for profit. Angela Davis describes the prison industrial complex as the government and certain industries having an overlapping interest in...
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Why did the US prohibit marijuana? Marijuana prohibition in the US was the result of a political and social context created by the triumph of New Deal forces in the 1930s. Harry Anslinger’s role in the prohibition of marijuana has been seriously overstated by historians such as Michael Schaller and Howard Becker. Anslinger was a representation rather than an aberration...
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Psychology has always struck interest in me and throughout the nursing in society unit developing my knowledge further on this topic has opened my eyes to psychology in nurses and healthcare. Nursing is a difficult job physically and emotionally and it is important to be resilient and have emotional intelligence, especially through the current pandemic of COVID 19. At the...
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This project aims to define and establish issues presented by substance abuse and relapse. It will then be discussed that an intervention is needed, followed by the estimated financial impact the intervention in question will have on the organization. Substance abuse is the immoderate consumption of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug over a prolonged amount of time (Shriel,...
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Fast food is the product of social economy and cultural development to a certain stage. The rapid pace of people's life, the increase of working women, the reduction in family size, and the increase in disposable income are the main reasons for the emergence and prosperity of the fast food industry. There are many different types of fast food. Some...
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In this day and age, our society is heavily dependent on electricity. Although we may not realize it, we use electricity to do nearly every daily activity. In the hypothetical situation that the United States lost power for up to seven days, the consequences of this scenario could become extremely severe. The first day without power would be an inconvenience...
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The modern generation has an incredibly large amount of information about the operation of various devices and innovations. Indeed, now even a small child knows how to use a mobile phone, for example, to easily play videos on it. Individuals are now more likely to look in front of their phone screens instead of face-to-face with friends and family members....
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Population growth is defined as the increase of numbers in a population, whether it be in a country, state, or city. The way that population growth is calculated is with a simple equation; this is the birth rate added to immigration subtracting the death rate and emigration. Population growth affects the government and economy both positively and negatively. It affects...
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Intro Overpopulation refers to a situation where the number of people surpasses the carrying capacity of the environment. This phenomenon leads to various challenges, including environmental degradation, unemployment, and resource depletion. Overpopulation is about the number of people, the resources available and how humans utilize them. As the global population grows, understanding and addressing the implications of overpopulation becomes increasingly...
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Disasters happen often and are calamities that we cannot control. By having a general understanding of emergency plans, whether it be on the national level or just in our own community, we can help families and businesses in these certain situations. This comes most into play during the response phase but will also help in the recovery phase. The National...
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Dubai offers more than just 'glitz and glamour', it is the ultimate playground for those young and those not so young. It also provides numerous communities that also accommodate the family-oriented lifestyle. Port de La Mer by Meraas is one of those communities targeted to create the ultimate oasis for families. In this essay, I want to discuss what makes...
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Both today's society and the society of the 1800s have different types of restrictions and freedom. Today, there are more rules than before. Slaves in the 1800s didn't have much freedom. They were forced into hard labor, families were split, mothers and babies were forced to leave their arms, and slaves were forced to work in the sugar fields of...
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In today’s generation, mental conditions are very rampant. We are suffering from a mental apocalypse. It is quite challenging to determine the signs of having a mental illness. People who experience mental health issues mask them so well and the sad thing is that nobody really knows how much anyone else is hurting. We could be standing next to somebody...
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When I think about population control, I first think of overcrowding but further thought leads me to consider resources and life quality. The size of a country’s population affects many aspects of life in that country, such as the amount and distribution of resources, labor force, and ability to care for the aging population. Populations are becoming older worldwide as...
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“The problem that we have is not globalization. The problem is lack of global governance”. This is a quote from the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, Professor Klaus Schwab. This pertains to globalization as a positive side. Although lack of governance is on the negative side, still the controversy is within the former positive. Nowadays, improving...
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Nowadays, computers play an important role in our day-to-day lives, they are almost used everywhere, without them this modern life seems to be impossible. Computers are most likely to be a laptop or a desktop computer, but there are many different types, for example, the invention of the smartphone, which can fulfill every aspect of a computer. Computers are used...
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In a technologically-dominant world, nearly everyone has seen at least one Photoshopped, or digitally-altered, image in their life, whether it is believed or not. Social media has caused a frenzy of adults, teens, and kids alike who are obsessed with looking as perfect as possible. Entertainers and social media influencers have had a huge impact on this issue. The type...
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In order to be a good citizen, you have to follow rules, laws, expectations, and responsibilities. We have these rules and responsibilities so everyone can be safe. Not only do you have to follow rules, laws, expectations, and responsibilities, but it’s expected of you to help out your community. You can do this by volunteering at places, such as a...
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The idea of urban agriculture may seem unreasonable to the generations of people who have grown up in the United States thinking of farming as an exclusively rural enterprise. However, millions of people throughout the world are dependent on crops and animals raised in cities. Faced with the high growth of the urban population and economic and political changes that...
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