The instrumental theory of art claims that art serves an external purpose of some sort. According to Professor Goodyear’s class handout, “a typical function of instrumental theory includes expanding and shaping our perceptions, offering new models for interacting with the world, stimulating nationalism, pushing some ideologies, generating a catharsis for psychological health, generating certain feelings appropriate for a certain ritual...
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In the novel The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison depicts the life of a young black girl, Pecola Breedlove, who lives in a community crippled by racism created by its members. The internalization of the cultural ideals of physical features and skin color causes a damaging effect on the African-American characters. As a result, Pecola develops feelings of inferiority and self-loathing,...
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Introduction to the topic With the internet, as our prime means to promote business and capture a wider market base, using social media to influence the audience is the quickest and the most holistic way to expand our business presence. Today, more and more businesses are considering it as a big deal and customers also expect to be able to...
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The importance of the symbol that Marigold portrays? The marigold symbolizes the idea that although Pecola, Frieda, and Claudia may work very hard in their community to grow and prosper, it may never happen. The marigold had good seeds, was cared for, and was planted with good intentions, but because of the location where the marigold was planted, it never...
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It has been broadly said that the meaning of an artwork is only complete when someone appreciates it and has an interpretation of it. On the other end of art lies the receptor, the audience, and the public; who are in charge of providing value and signification. Keeping the audience engaged is fundamental in diverse art organizations, and it becomes...
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Toni Morrison, original name 'Chloe Anthony Wofford', was born in Lorain, Ohio, on 18th February 1931 is a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, professor, and editor. Morrison’s books are known for their dramatic plots, beautiful vocabulary, and highly detailed African-American characters which are fundamental to their narratives. She has received several book-world accolades and honorary degrees, and the Presidential Medal...
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With modern technology at its peak and the amazing changes that have taken place in the global market, the trend to shop online is increasing day by day. People are getting involved with the internet and online stores to get the essential things for their daily use. But there are some, who prefer to shop in stores rather than go...
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Sunday Adelaja once said, “Names have a great influence on the destiny of the person, who bears the name”. In Jhumpa Lahir’s novel The Namesake, Lahir tells the story of a Bengali man named Gogol who, throughout his life, has experienced an identity crisis. The name given to him at birth was solely supposed to be used as his dark...
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In recent years, multiculturalism has been a highly controversial topic around the world. According to Chu et al., (2016), multiculturalism is the presence of various cultures, including races and religions, expressed through the thinking process, values, and communication. Most people would agree that Australia is a multicultural country. For me, multicultural Australia is a thriving Australian culture and identity; nonetheless,...
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Introduction Organ donation can be described as the act of giving away an organ to save or improve the life of someone who needs a transplant. Organs like the kidney and part of the liver can be donated while you are alive, but most tissue or organ donations will come from people who are dead. Although this is a nice...
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Fitzgerald’s ability to effectively implement contrasting settings in a novel is fundamental in symbolizing the organization of social strata, establishing major conflicts, and creating a social environment reflecting that of America in the 1920s. The construction of both location and time settings play a pivotal role in endorsing belief and value systems in The Great Gatsby. The 1920s setting contextualizes...
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It is conceivable to characterize media imperialism as 'a concept that suggests an unequal relationship between nations, in which one tends to dominate another' (Schiller, 1991). However, to truly understand what media imperialism is, we would first need to define the terms 'media' and 'imperialism' separately. Media is difficult to define, but if we were to use the traditional definition,...
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Traditional businesses must modernize their physical storefronts and deliver a better customer experience to thrive in this e-commerce era, as online shopping continues to dominate retail trends. Companies that invest in the future supermarket have a better chance of succeeding in Omnichannel retail. Customers will be motivated to visit physical grocery stores if the supermarket of the future provides customer-centric...
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Think back to life in primary school. Running around the school oval with your friends, chanting rhymes and skipping or maybe you were reading a book with a large tree shading the harsh sun from you. What you were not doing was standing in a sweatshop for over 10 hours straight, cutting thread or feeding buttons through fabric. 170 million...
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Importance of virtual reality: Virtual reality (VR) has been one of the most important technological maneuvers of modern times. Although the original idea dates back to the early 1980s, in recent years we have continued to hear the same question that is asked again and again: '201X is the year of the RV?' Due to the inherent limits of our...
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To conduct this research, a wide variety of approaches were used. The study used a total of 10 cumulative steps that were determinant of the result. The first three approaches were based on the factor of time allocated by individuals while using the Internet, as well as the diminishing marginal returns that followed, listed by equations on nodes [1], [2],...
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In recent years, there has been a growing trend that people tend to buy things on the Internet. This presents both pros and cons, however, in my opinion, its benefits are much more significant than the drawbacks. On the one hand, shopping online brings consumers some disadvantages. Initially, since people are unable to touch or see the products they want...
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We are the internet generation, surrounded by smartphones and social media. A study has been carried out in the US, where people spend time on their phones roughly 5 hours a day. According to Nie & Erbing in the year 2000, they found that the more we use the Internet the less time we spend with “real people” (Nie and...
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Modernity is described as a historical timeframe that relates to the progression of urbanization and culture, moving away from traditional and outdated methods (Snyder 2016). It relates to the notion of 'Eurocentrism,' which depicts Europe as 'the central axis' with its dominant social order (Gregory 1998, 512-513). Three readings, Introduction by Anthony King, Marking Place and Outline History of Australian...
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How does the life, and death, of a person who was hung 168 years ago affect the lives of people today? The truth is, on the surface level it does not, but without looking at the politics of the time to find reasonings in their judgment one cannot delve into the truth of how the story of Josefa Segovia. To...
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The erosion of traditional gender ideologies is expedited by William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing which exposes the role of truth and gender during the Elizabethan Era. With extensive literature on the role of women at this time, the controversial rise of the unruly female has a central impact on audiences, Elizabethan and modern alike. Under strain was the...
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Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Nazi Germany during 1933-45. A dictator, by definition, is someone who has complete power over the country they are in control of. Hitler came into power to restore Germany to its former empirical glory. According to historians Hitler was considered a weak dictator as he was selfish in his aims of rebuilding Germany as...
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The transition from childhood to adulthood isn't as clear-cut as the physical traits would lead you to believe. The feminine transition isn't an exception. Culture plays a major role in deciding when the modification happens. Some mark a particular age as the purpose of passage whereas others are proverbial to acknowledge physical changes. Regardless, cultures around the world perceive that...
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In Plath’s “Ariel” Collection she expresses anger at a patriarchal society and the sufferings patriarchy brings, confining women to their sphere and archetypes. Women are described as “voiceless, confined, dehumanized and dismembered because of patriarchy”, the adoption of the Jewish metaphor to dramatize the collective female helpless response in what is the face of male assertive power. In “Daddy”, Plath...
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Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health condition that affects approximately 10-15% of new mothers worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Despite its prevalence, PPD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, often due to societal stigmas and a lack of awareness. The condition is characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that can interfere with a woman's...
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Introduction Published in 1722, Daniel Defoe’s 'Moll Flanders' is a picaresque novel that tells the story of a woman and her struggles for success and survival in 18th-century England society, where key elements include wealth and money. The full title of the novel is 'The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders.' Daniel Defoe is regarded as the first...
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Nowadays, online shopping has become very common with the young generation and even with the elder generations. Because of the rapid development of technology, online shopping has developed its abilities exceedingly. When concerning any topic, there will always be pros and cons for almost everyone, and so will online shopping. There is a lot to mention about the pros here. You...
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In today’s world of information and technology internet is becoming the most important thing for anyone as it is going to be “the “medium of the future. Online shopping is when consumers can visit web stores anytime anywhere according to one’s comfort. It all started in 1999-2000 with an online book store amazon.com founded by Jeff Bezos. People can purchase...
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We live in a 'throwaway society,' which is a term used to characterize a society driven by materialism. What strategies can be used to address the problem of our 'throwaway society'? The throw-away society is a generalized description of a human social concept strongly influenced by consumerism, whereby the society tends to use items once only, from disposable packaging, and...
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The virtual world has become widely popular not only among teenagers but also among adults and professionals. Social media may be perceived as a progressive improvement in communication, yet it can leave consumers vulnerable – especially to identity theft. Social media users are at risk of having their photos and personal information stolen sometimes, in a matter of seconds. According...
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