There are claims that the air force was ordered to stand down after no fighter jets were scrambled to help even though there were 28 Air Force bases within close range of the four hijacked flights. however, this isnt all true as on the day of 9/11 among the 48 neighbouring states there were only 14 fighter jets on alert. As well as this there is an assumption that there is an automatic alert that gets sent to the North...
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Summary In 2016, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) released “AOTA’s Societal Statement on Youth Violence” to address the prevalence of youth violence in society today. David-Ferdon and Simon (2014) state that violence is the second leading cause of death among youth. AOTA defines violence to include bullying, verbal threats, physical assault, domestic abuse, use of weapons to harm another person, and gunfire. The Societal Statement highlights a key point, that violence negatively impacts individual perpetrators, victims of violence, and...
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It is a criminal offense to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In case you find yourself drunk, it is advisable not to be in control of a car. Whenever you find yourself pulled over by the police you take a sobriety test. The test is done to establish whether or not the alcohol level in your system has exceeded the legal limit. An exceeded limit has legal consequences. You face jail time, paying a fine or...
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In the play A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hanbserry brings forth many issues that African Americans face in the real world to the audience attention. In the book it is mainly about dreams that the main characters struggle to achieve because of the circumstances that rule their daily lives. This book is not only important, but also simple to comprehend because it addresses so many important issue that occurred during the 1950s and also today. In the book the...
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As a young girl, I was raised in a predominantly black, latino, pacific islander neighborhood in the Bay Area. Growing up in what most people from the community and outside called the “hood,' always left a unsettling taste in my mouth because I understood at a young age that being from the hood was a lifelong fight for survival. Living in the hood, meant survival and one of the threats was the “ops” or the police. Police sirens, and the...
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Background: The rise in popularity of fantasy and historical genres in film and television such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Handmaid's Tale while performing well with audiences and popular culture have continually portrayed women in ways that perpetuate gender norms and stereotypes. Historical fantasy's use of female subordinance or the portrayal of sexual dominance is often looked over or accepted by the masses, as the basis of its inspiration gained from the real European Middle Ages...
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Did you know that to this day, gun deaths are one of the leading causes of death in all of America. Shootings could be on purpose or on accident, however it is still never ok. Getting shot can change the lives of not only the victim, but also their family and friends forever. Surviving a bullet shot is highly unlikely, depending on the location of being shot, but nobody should ever have to be in fear for their life. A...
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Introduction The Second Amendment states that “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep in bear arms, shall not be infringed.” This amendment protects the rights of citizens to bear arms such as guns to help prevent mass shootings. The Second Amendment is being brought up more and more due to gun violence happening more recently. When the second amendment was added to the constitution in 1791 they...
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On September 11th, in 2001, one of the most heart-breaking terrorist attacks in America occurred, four coordinated terrorist attacks aimed for several U.S government buildings in New York City. The attacks were unexpected, as it was a normal day in the busy New York City. Many people were on their way to work, walking swiftly as one in NYC does. No one expected or was prepared for such loss and ruin, until it happened. The first plane hit the North...
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Every twenty minutes an American is victim to gun violence ending in death. The current theme of gun control is a very sensitive and controversial topic which is now in the spotlight of discussion. In the wake of recent tragic mass shooting governmental agencies from around the globe need to address this increasing issue of mass shootings and gun violence, enforcing some laws and investing in protecting citizens. This paper will be focusing on the US and why it is...
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Kennedy focused on the idea of deterrence in his book Don't Shoot. His intended goal was to stop the killings that was happening in the African American communities. The killings stemmed from guns and drugs. There was not a lot of attention that was given to these communities and people just let it happen. Kennedy decided that it was time for him to do something about the situation and that is exactly what he did. I strongly believe that this...
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$444 million. 444 3 bedroom houses in Auckland, 23,368 orders of avocado on toast, 17,760 of the latest Suzuki Swift, or the cost of cyberbullying in NZ. We all have stories. We all know stories. They’re just names, words. Apparently, they shouldn’t hurt. Brush them off, walk them off, “grow up”. That’s not true and the statistics don’t lie. If words don’t hurt then why is there such a high cost to verbal abuse? The age-old rhetoric “sticks and stones...
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Equal Rights Amendment For new female voters or future female voters, it is important to understand how voting rights and equal rights for women have progressed. At the age of 27, “In 1912 [Alice Paul] promptly joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association” (Baron, 1995). Suffrage means the right to vote; therefore, the NAWSA was formed to gain voting rights for women. After several years of fighting, women’s voting rights were ratified and became the Nineteenth Amendment in 1919. Although...
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Police brutality has been around since the 1900s towards all races, however recently minorities have been targeted by the police, especially black men who are “strikingly vulnerable,” (Khan). This is now a rising problem that has affected many states across the United States. This involves unnecessary and unjustified violence towards people by the police; in disregard, if they are breaking the law or not. Over recent years this issue has become more prevalent due to social media broadcasting these injustices....
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Abstract White privilege impacts the education system in many ways. It is known that colleges are mostly attended by white race. Colleges don’t want to be seen to discriminate so they allow a small percentage of their students be minority this includes black and hispanic students. Colleges often don’t spend time in enrolling any other race minorities and just focus on white students because they will get through graduation and focus in school. Education should be open to everyone equally...
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Since the beginning of time people have been exercising their social media skills without even being aware of it. Referencing, telling stories, creating an identity for themselves and simply sharing information are all things that eventually escalated into the social media platforms we all know and love today. The first social media site ever created was called Six Degrees, it was created in 1997. It filled all the criteria of social media such as allowing people to create a personal...
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One film that I’ve seen recently, which I think deserves merit is the movie Harriet. According to IMDb (Internet Movie Database), this film is based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic African American freedom fighter. Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. This film was released on November 1, 2019 and has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in...
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While white people may not be able to detect racism all the time, some encounter it and still do not act. Bell hooks recalls an interaction in her book, Killing Rage, when her friend is forced to move her seat after the plane had overbooked the flight. The white man who took her seat apologizes and claims that it was not his fault (hooks). While this may be true, hooks says in response that “it was an occasion for [him]...
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Through my research and examination of white privilege essay examples, I've come to realize that to decide whether White privilege is useful as a concept, requires an understanding of the term. Kendall (2002) defines white privilege as an ‘institutional (rather than personal) set of benefits granted to those of us who, by race, resemble the people who dominate the powerful positions in our institutions.’ This definition takes into account several aspects of white privilege which can help us determine its...
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The video game industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, expanding exponentially on the web and mobile devices so it can be a bit overwhelming at times when formulating a strategy for your video game, whether you are a developer or a publisher. The first thing to look at is your budget, and using already created established sites to promote your game. There are numerous places to get your games listed such as Free Website Directories. Of course you can also...
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In the film “The Invisible War” Which is a huge problem in all the branches of the military which is affecting our members. From the article that inspired the documentary “Many female soldiers say they are sexually assaulted by their male comrades and can't trust the military to protect them. 'The knife wasn't for the Iraqis,' says one woman. 'It was for the guys on my side.' (Benedict). In the course of this essay, it’s going to cover possible solutions...
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Of all the themes in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Prejudice and Discrimination was the most important one. This novel illustrates what problems could be caused by prejudice. Discrimination is the core of every society. From choosing who is in charge to picking who are the outcasts; there's not a place on Earth without discrimination. We see discrimination in every society: from our workplaces, schools, jobs, status, wealth, power, and privileges. Discrimination is the effect...
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Over the years, current Western society has witnessed a dramatic shift in the expressions of prejudice. In the 20th century, prejudice was expressed in overt ways that easily portrayed negative attitudes toward the out-group. The overt nature of prejudicial expression was a respected societal norm. Instead of expressing prejudice in overt ways, current society expresses prejudicial attitudes more subtly and covertly which is not explicitly negative. The reason for this detrimental shift in prejudicial expression is the growing pressure to...
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Gun control' alludes to any legitimate measure proposed to stop or confine the ownership or utilization of firearms, especially guns. In a more extensive sense, the term additionally alludes as far as possible on the ownership or utilization of different arms. In most nations, weapon control is severe and uncontroversial. In others, it is a full political issue, setting the individuals who see it as important for open wellbeing against the individuals who see it as a dangerous to individual...
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The twelve pieces that I will talk about is all connected to the reading and videos that we have done for the weekly assignment. It will describe how each of the stories intersect the pieces that I have chosen which is basically the similarity of them. Some of the pieces could be from the online article that I have chosen to work with it. The weekly assignment that we have done so far is: feminism, union workers, Afrocentricity, black power,...
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Released in 2014, Dear White People follows the lives of a few Black students attending a predominantly white Ivy League university and demonstrates the effects, of how this has shaped the way they live their lives. As racial tension between the small Black population and the white population built, a controversy breaks out over the black-face party hosted by the white students. Furthermore, this movie revolves around a talk show, refer to as“Dear White People,” which brings afloat these racial...
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Anyone who hears the lyrics “Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation” automatically thinks about Knowles (Beyoncé Giselle Knowles), especially if you are known to be a part of the Beehive (Knowles fanbase). “Formation” was one of the trendiest songs of the year 2016, many women around the world were singing and recreating the choreography to this song. Knowles is known for many things throughout the years, from singer, songwriter to record producer and actress. The meaning behind the song...
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Introduction In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of open members of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the United States. Through news broadcasting, social media, and public displays, we can see how large and proud this community is. However, it has not always been this way. Throughout history, the LGBTQ+ community has been silenced and mistreated. This led them to be quiet about their lifestyles and hideaway up until present day. Although the change is inspiring and...
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Media depicted violence has been around for over a century now and has evolved from literature to comics to film and finally to video games, and each stage of progression has been met with societal backlash. In the past ten years however, the rise in mass shootings has caused many politicians to point a finger at violent video games as a key factor. In the wake of these tragedies, many scholars began looking for a link between violent media consumption...
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The rapid growth in Chinese population since World War II has created many social problems in the country. While the growth may have decreased after the one-child policy, the effects of such a swift increase in population has strained Chinese educational opportunities. Due to high competition and unfair test policies, many Chinese adolescents emigrate to America for educational opportunity (Zong). In addition, the free market reforms in 1979 have made China into one of the world’s fastest growing economies. This...
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