Executive Summary This report explores underage drinking among year nine students and what influences the drinking habits of these Australian teenagers. The data collected through this investigation suggests that peers have a significant influence in year nine students choosing to drink alcohol. This investigation aims to reduce alcohol consumption and encourage safe drinking habits within the year nine cohort. This was achieved with the use of stalls and games which educate the students on the dangers of alcohol and teach...
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The debate surrounding voluntary euthanasia is one that brings into question the ethics of choice and the importance of human life not only to the individual, but to the collective. There are those that argue that the patient should be able to choose for themselves if they believe that assisted suicide is the best option. They can understand that sometimes life is meant to end and by forcing it to continue, they are simply making a peaceful ending more painful....
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Do you know what is real? Can you actually believe everything you see or hear on the internet? Perhaps this is because of censorship which is a form of control because it controls and influences people’s thoughts and ideas as it only allows the specific group of people that fit into a categorised range to view the content. Without being able to view a wide variety of materials expressing a range of beliefs and ideas, our next generation will miss...
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Coronavirus pandemic has created huge disruption on the economy. India’s growth for the fiscal year 2021 has been downgraded by credit rating agencies. Coronavirus has degraded the economy throughout the world. It has deeply affected the economy at both macro and micro levels. Many employees are losing their jobs or facing salary cuts. Some businesses are being significantly affected. India may have a negative growth rate for the financial year 2021. Let us look at how Coronavirus has affected various...
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In the article “Why Legalizing Organ Sales Would Help to Save Lives, End Violence” the author states “There are only about 20,000 kidneys every year for the approximately 80,000 patients on the waiting list. In 2008, nearly 5,000 died waiting (Gregory)”. These numbers are on the rise and we must pass sensible regulations to allow for the legal sale of kidneys or people will continue to die as a result of the shortage of available organs. Many people find the...
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The “Theatre of the Absurd” was a dramatic philosophic movement in France during the 1950s. This metaphysical theory was thought to be influenced by World War II considering that the Nazi’s were infiltrating France. With people feeling hopeless to the inhumane treatment of other’s it is hard to think that there is a meaning to life. “Absurd” is a term in philosopher Albert Camus’s work that “refers to the contradiction between humanity’s quest to find meaning in the Universe and...
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Introduction In 1947, Thomas Goldsmith and Estle Ray Mann invented the first arcade game, which allowed a user to control a vector-drawn dot on the screen to simulate a missile being fired at targets (Wolf, 2008). Since then, the video game has received more and more attention and support, becoming an indispensable part of the entertainment industry. According to the data collection in 2019, the video game market was valued at 75 billion and its users have exceeded 1.3 billion...
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Works of literature are often framed to portray clear distinctions between heroic figures and those who are the complete opposite of them. Typically, readers know early on which character is the one they should be rooting for and are invested in seeing that person prosper. Euripides’ Medea complicates this notion. Medea betrayed her family, killed a king and his daughter and murdered her own children. However, Medea is undeniably the tragic hero of the drama. Throughout the course of the...
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Cultural mechanisms are all the influences in society that decides which demands are acceptable or unacceptable for political decisions. Such demands are directed at the political system and therefore can be viewed as the raw materials of political system which can be called inputs. Because the system will be faced with too many demands, they must reduce and control them. Some demands will not be met, and others will be turned into issues for political resolution. It is on these...
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In this paper I will discuss St. Augustine’s argument against suicide, a Calvinist’s view of suicide, as well as my own view of suicide, which is the Arminian view. Suicide, even if it is for saving our honour, is a sin because the Bible says, “Thou shalt not murder”, and that includes yourself. Suicide is the act of ending one’s own life, but it gets much more complex than that. So complex that we are only able to judge from...
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Introduction Frederick Douglass stands as a monumental figure in the annals of American history, celebrated for his indomitable spirit and tireless advocacy for the abolition of slavery and racial equality. Born into the chains of slavery in 1818, Douglass rose to become one of the most influential reformers, abolitionists, and orators of the 19th century. His life and work epitomize the struggle for justice and the power of resilience. Through his eloquent speeches, prolific writings, and steadfast activism, Douglass articulated...
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Introduction The debate surrounding abortion is not just a political or social issue; it is profoundly rooted in moral and religious beliefs, particularly within the Christian church. The pro-life stance, which opposes abortion, is significantly influenced by religious doctrines that consider life as sacred from conception. Churches, especially within Christian denominations, play a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and policy regarding abortion. The moral teachings of the church are frequently cited in arguments against abortion, positioning the church as...
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Fifty-five years on, concerns about why Malcolm X was killed by the Nation of Islam are still causing mistrust and tensions between law enforcement agencies and the Black community (Felber 2015). Malcolm X was an American Islamic preacher and human rights activist, assassinated on 21 February 1965. When Malcolm was six years old, his house was burned down, and his father died after being hit by a streetcar. Many suspects that the accidents were caused by white supremacists. After that,...
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Animal Farm, written by George Orwell in 1945, challenges the utopist perspective of Communism. The Fable starts by Old Major Dream in which animals out throw human beings. After Old major tragic death, animals were motivated to achieve his dream; two pigs, Napoleon and Snowball lead a successful revolution and defeated Mr. Jones, and after throwing him out Manor Farm was renamed The Animal Farm. At first Animal Farm prospers, however, it was a matter of time before this trial...
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The Great Depression was a severe international tragedy that took place mostly in the 1930s and is deemed to be the worst economic downfall thus far. This turmoil was the longest and most wide-spread depression of the 20th century. In most countries, this disaster lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s. The story To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, was set in Monroeville, Alabama during this time. In the United States, the country’s economy crashed as a result...
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There are myriad circumstances and actors at play in perpetuating the heinous commodification of human beings through human trafficking. Despite the grimness of that reality, hopefully in understanding the diversity of those circumstances, it will be possible to create more effective, adaptive and tailored responses to curtail its prevalence. Human trafficking and smuggling often follow an already existing flow of human movement, so it is critical to address the factors that draw people away from some areas and toward others....
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With social-economic development,India moved away from childhood malnutrition and towards the better health and food security, this resulted in reduced number of underweight, malnourished, and stunted-wasted children. With changing lifestyle and food habits there is a spike in overweight and obesity not onlyin adults but also among children. With high prevalence India ranked third in the childhood obesity after the USA and China. 1, 2 Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation results in to overweight and obesity. This present a greater...
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On March 26, 1964, two of the most famous African American celebrities met for the first time but both had different perspectives on segregation. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were on different paths but who was most successful? Keep in mind that both had a rough life because racism was a huge problem and they were not respected at their young age which made it very difficult for them to achieve greatness. Malcolm X supported segregation and believed...
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Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury in 1951, this novel is about a futuristic dystopian society. It’s about this society that doesn’t want the citizens to be thinking and be entertained doing other things. It’s also about firemen that instead of putting fires out, they start them by burning books. They burn them because in their society books aren’t allowed. Books bring misserry, sadness, just negative emotions. The main character Guy Montag, he starts out as a happy person who...
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In Garcia Marquee's novella Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the various jobs of people in this present 1950's Latin American culture are conspicuously shown by different characters. The named culprit of a youthful lady of the hour is killed to spare the respect of the lady and her family. Clearly, in Colombia during the 1950's, men were relied upon to deal with the family and ensure family pride, while ladies were raised to wed and keep up the family unit....
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The definition of a serial killer is a person who commits a series of murders, usually without motive, who has a distinct pattern in which their victims relate to each other in some way or another, and in order to begin, one must first learn some basic facts about serial killers. Most serial killers only kill for their own enjoyment or for financial gain and the most common way is through shooting their victims or strangling them. The gender split...
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Introduction Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, a play first performed in 1953, remains a seminal work in the theatre of the absurd, a genre that explores the futility and existential bewilderment of human life. At its core, the play revolves around two protagonists, Vladimir and Estragon, who await the arrival of an enigmatic figure named Godot. Their interactions and the presence of other characters such as Pozzo and Lucky reflect on the human condition in profound ways. Each character is...
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John S. Elledge Jr.American Literature I15 April 2018Supernatural Aspects in “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe has a supernatural element without being a dedicated horror narrative. The poem in its entirety can give the reader goosebumps without using the genre’s typical methods of fright. These methods might include techniques such as sudden twists and menacing tones from secondary characters intent on harming someone within the story, all of which are not present in “The Raven.”...
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What does being American mean? Is it okay to kneel during the National Anthem? Is kneeling during the National Anthem really a disrespectful gesture? Can you be forced to display signs of patriotism? These questions among others have come up a lot in the wake of Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest. Kaepernick is an ex-NFL quarterback, who began kneeling during the National Anthem in September of 2016. It became a trend throughout the NFL with many teams protesting in their own...
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Introduction "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas is an evocative novel that addresses intricate themes of race, identity, and systemic injustice. Published in 2017, this seminal work has not only captured the attention of young adult readers but has also sparked significant discourse in academic and sociopolitical arenas. With a narrative centered around Starr Carter, a Black teenager who witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend, Khalil, the novel delves deeply into the realities of racial tensions in...
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Throughout the novel, The Plague focuses on the philosophy of its characters. This shines in the existentialist views of Tarrou or in both the faith and absurdity of Father Paneloux. Through the previous examples, Albert Camus forces the reader to confront their own beliefs and how they would react in the despair each character faces. The author, Albert Camus, is a pioneer in philosophy. Beginning his career two years before the start World War 2, His view of the world...
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When the author reflects on her experiences in various school settings, it is evident that there has been progression and development from the author's first partnered placement to the most recent 12-week extended placement. The author has seen progression in not only her teaching but in her favoured strategies and methodologies to use. Similarly, her confidence to attempt something different in her pedagogical approaches in the classroom has also improved. On reflection of the authors, reflective portfolios from previous school...
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NEGATIVE: Abstinence is a window of clarity through which one can better find one's work and one's mate. — Lance Morrow, an American essayist and writer for Time Magazine Introduction Hello Judge. My name is Preston Peterson, and I am the first speaker for the negative side of the resolution: The United States Board of Education should continue to teach abstinence in schools as it is the most effective way to prevent teen pregnancy. Abstinence-only sex education is defined as...
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Annotated Bibliography Hull, Robert. 'Hamartia and Heroic Nobility in Oedipus Rex.' Philosophy and Literature, vol. 17 no. 2, 1993, pp. 286-294. Project MUSE, doi:10.1353/phl.1993.0047 The article is written by Robert Hull, and he argues that one’s consequences are already displaced by their character flaws at the beginning of the story, as opposed to those who believe that Oedipus will cause his consequences by his own actions. This article begins with a discussion about how readers are taught to think about...
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Season of migration to the north by Tayeb Salih and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe considerably enhance readers’ knowledge on hybridity through describing cultural hybridity, exposing effects of colonialism on native cultures, and challenging Eurocentric stereotypes. Season of migration to the north provides a unique narration on the colonial experience in Africa. Written about Sudan by a Sudanese author, it provides remarkable insight into the world it seeks to describe. To provide this awareness, Salih uses the character of...
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