We live in a society where meritocracy has become a myth. Meritocracy is a believed society where discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, age, and other irrelevant characteristics is completely absent. Meritocracy is giving everyone respect on basis of their ability, not the amount of power they have or the amount of money they have. Everything in the USA can...
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Since ancient times, people often discuss the topic of equality between men and women. In the past, women were in a passive position in society, no matter whether in childhood, adult to old age, their thoughts were constrained by the traditional ideas of the whole society. As a result, there was a gap between the social status of women and...
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The customer is always right. This old adage may seem like an exaggeration, but it's actually a pretty accurate way to think about your rights as a customer. Most companies are required to serve all their customers, even if they aren't happy with the service they receive. This is called a 'harsh' or 'rigid' policy, and it's the opposite of...
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I pressed my face against the glass shielding the ice cream from yearning for people like me as I questioned which flavors to buy. There was vanilla, chocolate, mint, coffee, and, not to mention, all the different toppings available at the next station – which of these would I choose? I turned to my dad and asked for his opinion,...
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In Grutter v. Bollinger, the Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution allows for race to be a factor in admissions decisions to further a compelling interest in student body diversity if the policy in question is narrowly tailored. Two prominent constitutional law scholars, Derrick Bell, and John Hart Ely, would criticize the majority’s ruling in similar and different ways....
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Today’s society is becoming increasingly aware of the elements of “diversity” and “equity” and to ensure their implementation, the government as well as employers are dependent on affirmative action legislature. These policies are set by the government to provide a platform for the minorities in the community, who are discriminated against in almost all aspects of their daily lives. In...
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In this essay, I will argue that, though I agree with Harris and Scully (2015), and Ferguson (2015) that the project toward new forms of social welfare systems should emerge, I still insist that this project can only be attained when the South African state introduces new and upcoming graduates to the historically established affirmative action policy. In the first...
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Introduction China’s economy has undergone rapid growth over the past few decades, with its GDP almost tripling from 2000 to 2007 (World Bank Staff, GDP of China 2018). Urbanization — the migration of people from rural to urban areas — is “[central] to driving economic growth” (Montgomery 2008). In 2005, urbanization was responsible for 10.98% of the economic growth in...
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What are the three (3) rationales in favor of Affirmative Action Sandel presented (taking race and ethnicity into account in hiring and admissions policies)? The first rationale in favor of affirmative action is correcting for bias in standardized tests. It is believed that African and Mexican student score lower than a compared white students. Because of this a student who...
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To express opinions on a subject, we must first understand the concept of the same. What is the actual meaning of affirmative action? In short, affirmative action means taking positive steps to increase the representation of women and minorities in education, employment, and culture, which have historically been excluded. The concept of affirmative action was first proposed and signed by...
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The arguments in support of strong affirmative action that talks about diversity are that it brings more people to the table and with this more ideas. With more people that are included in a group, community, jobs, or involved it means that there are more ideas and more tolerance to new upcoming and different points of view. Like I have...
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Child Maltreatment Child maltreatment is all the forms of neglect, ill-treatment, and commercial exploitation that may result in subsequent potential harm to minors. It exists in four types of abuse; sexual, emotional, physical, and neglect (Merrick & Latzman, 2015). As a significant societal problem, child abuse could lead to lifelong repercussions, social misplacements, or in worse cases, death. In most...
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The Social Problem Addressed by the Policy Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), displayed a major impact on children including foster youths (Hobbs, Hobbs, & Wynne, 1999). In 1974, CAPTA (PL 93-247), was enacted to protect children (Gateway, 2019). This paper dives into the critical analysis of the issues related to unreported child abuse, policy objectives, values, effects/barriers, expectations,...
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Euthanasia: the right to die or the right to kill? Throughout the years, there has been a continuous debate over the morality of euthanasia implementation for terminally ill patients. Euthanasia is often referred to as a “mercy killing”, as well as “rational suicide”. Essentially, it is an act of ending a life or allowing the death of terminally ill individuals...
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America Torn Apart By Affirmative Action “​Who​ is accepted into the finest professional programs and colleges? What candidate should be employed or promoted? After all, affirmative action is about fairness: What is fair in America?” Terry H. Anderson questions said issues in his book “The Pursuit of Fairness,” where he speaks on the core issues of everyday citizens: equality, choice,...
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We most likely experienced that one teacher we had a connection with and looked out for us as a child. Teachers play an important role in children's lives. We look to them for guidance and protection. If a child is being abused or neglected, what is the teacher’s role in this case? Training is vital for these types of cases....
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Child ill-treatment is a ruinous social issue globally. It is due to frustrations and anger in the members of the family or society who are not happy with their lifestyle or financial status. Child abuse can occur at home, academic institutions, or any place like dance classes, music classes, gymnasiums, or play areas wherever the child visits. To commence with,...
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People might perceive the situation in this example above to be unfair to white students since they believe that admission should be based solely on grades. Others may perceive it as a step to lessen the minority groups' disadvantages. While affirmative action’s purpose is more involved than the example provided above, it gives an idea of how it’s usually perceived...
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Trent Shelton once said, “The right decisions are always the hardest to make it. But they must be made in order to live the life you deserve.” In Anaheim, California on January 1, 2014, it was discovered that Brittney Maynard had brain cancer. In fact, she had only six months left to live. Of course, Ms. Maynard wanted to have...
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Hallopeau-Siemens Syndrome According to studies by Diedrichson et. al (2005) Hallopeau-Siemens Syndrome is a type of a rare skin disease called Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. This type of skin disease can be inherited, it is severe and described as a disease wherein the skin is forming a blister and organs are also affected. There are many cases where there are infants...
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Imagine living in a world where everything is regulated and manipulated. Your mouth is closed, your hands are clenched, and your legs are bound and caged by invisible claws. You blame the rest of the world for suffocating your freedom. This will be the new type of slavery in the 21st century. Imagine living in a world of justice and...
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In Canada, do we have our freedom of expression? To an extent, we do have the right to freedom of expression. Having the right to express whatever you want allows you to have the podium and voice your ideas and motivations aloud. These three articles’ reoccurring patterns are trying to figure out and understand why people feel so threatened or...
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To kill or not to kill has been a raising topic regarding the fair right of animals and humans to live. No doubt that most viewers know the term animal euthanasia: the act of putting an animal to death or allowing it to die with extreme medical measures. Euthanasia literally means “good death,” delivered by an intravenous injection of sodium...
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Euthanasia is described as an act or omission which of itself and by intention causes death, with the purpose of eliminating all suffering [1]. As such because this is a controversial topic that involves both life and death it falls under the category of being a biological ethical issue [2]. However, recent a form of euthanasia referred to as voluntary...
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In Dan Brock’s “voluntary active euthanasia,” Brock discusses some of the reasons that support the idea to allow voluntary active euthanasia. He argues against killing the patient involuntarily and states that it is acceptable to let the patient die by not taking away his or her life. I will agree with Brock’s view on legalizing the use of active euthanasia...
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Can you think back over the past year or so and remember a sign, poster, newspaper photograph, or cover of a magazine? If so, how is that possible that you recall it? Perhaps it created a warm or nostalgic type of feeling or it was something that you were able to relate to personally. Now think of the artist who...
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Euthanasia also known as 'assisted dying' is the process of intentionally ending a very sick person's life in order to alleviate them from the suffering the disease is causing. Euthanasia is usually only used on a person with an incurable condition, however, there are other instances when euthanasia can be carried out. For Example, only a minority of suicides in...
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Dogs share the same environment as humans and play an important role in their ecological adjustment therefore my dilemma is going to discuss how a medic decided to put an animal down without the owner’s consideration. The ethical dilemma here is that the dog is a meaningful being for the owners but according to the doctor the animal couldn’t survive,...
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Affirmative action refers to taking positive action so that women can represent women and minorities in the fields of employment, education, and culture, which have been excluded throughout history. Affirmative action is a tool used to ensure that all sectors of society are represented in specific areas. In the field of science, women have always been a minority. From elementary...
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In this assignment, I am going to explain the long-term and short-term effects of child abuse. A child’s reaction to abuse and neglect can last a lifetime affecting them in many ways, such as physical, mental, psychological, and behavioral problems, and many more. These problems vary depending on the child and how severe the abuse is. In this assignment, I...
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