Abstract Schizophrenia is not a common mental illness so scientists today still do not know how exactly schizophrenia manifests. The main theory of how schizophrenia comes about is through genes. Although there is no specific gene that causes the disorder itself, it is believed theinterplay of genes plus an individuals environment combine to determine if schizophrenia develops. The environmental factors that can have an effect are malnourishment before birth, problems during birth, and the most influential, psychosocial factors. This study...
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Introduction Smoking, a prevalent habit across various societies, has long been associated with significant health risks. However, its impact extends beyond physiological consequences, permeating the fabric of social interactions. In many cultures, smoking has emerged as a powerful social tool, shaping the ways individuals relate to one another. The correlation between smoking and social interactions is multifaceted, encompassing elements of peer influence, social identity, and group dynamics. This essay aims to explore how smoking affects social interactions, examining both the...
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Published in 1954, Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a classic novel that talks about the conflict between the human impulse towards savagery and the rules of civilization. It is an allegorical tale where Golding explains the brutality of World War II, as it delivers a message about real-world issues and incidents from the war to help people understand the importance of laws and rules. Golding uses biblical allusion to portray the character of a boy named Simon,...
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Pride and Prejudice is a love story written by English writer Jane Austen. Although it was written between 1796 and 1797, it could only be published on 28 January 1813. Since it was considered that writing profession coincides with the duties of womanhood, Austen had trouble finding publishers. Eventually, she had to bring her works out anonymously. In Pride and Prejudice, Austen examines the misinterpretations caused by judging people by first impressions, and how people can break down those judgments...
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Suicide continues to be a serious public health issue across the world. Reporting and portrayal of suicidal behavior in the media may have a potential to negatively influence and encourage suicidal acts to predisposed teens when exposed to such stimuli. Evidence continues to accumulate on the significant impact of media coverage on suicide ideation. Ayers et al. (2017) conducted a quasi-experimental study to find out if there is an increase in suicide search after the release of 13 Reasons Why....
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Clarisse is portrayed by Bradbury in Fahrenheit 451 as a vivid character as she stands out from the other characters. She is different from the others as her character is not influenced by the society she lives in. Together with her family’s dynamic and different style of parenting, this enables her to be wise beyond her years. Possessing these special characteristics, she is able to challenge other characters in their beliefs about what should be right and wrong. Her presence...
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It’s not a simple task to try and step into another’s shoes, however defying general beliefs to empathize with another is a feat many cannot achieve. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird was composed by Harper Lee and is told from the perspective of Scout Finch, a child growing up in Maycomb County with her father and brother in the 1930s. The reader is carried along with Scout as she expresses her evolving interpretation of the world and her deeply...
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Mark Twain, the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), introduced the novel as a kind of sequel to one of his past renown books, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). At first glance, most readers often view The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as nothing more than a comical sequel due to its very vernacular language, risky adventures, and often silly/childlike humor within the novel. However, this novel is more profound than what one might expect from it. Although...
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Spawning in the 18th century was a widely popular genre of literature. Known as gothic literature, it explored the supernatural and mysterious elements of our world. Containing spooky tropes like haunted houses, a spooky castle with trap doors, etc. Not only was this genre spooky it was romantic and maintained intense emotions between characters in the stories. Although we can identify these characteristics that this genre is popular for, what really makes a gothic novel a gothic novel? A true...
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There have been so many arguments over whether or not violent media has affected our society. Have they become more aggressive? Is there more crime? How does popular media affect real-life assault and violence? These questions have been asked over the years and it is still puzzling as to what the potential impact is. Not only do children- but adults as well spend hours upon hours playing games and listening to music that includes aggressive words and actions. These words...
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The N word, a racist, frivolous word by today's standards, but was is always like this? Mark Twain explores this idea in his novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In his novel, Huck Finn and Jim go on an adventure together to freedom. On their way, Mark Twain uses the N word 219 different times to show how much people used it in the 1800’s. Mark Twain’s use of the N word in his novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be...
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ABSTRACT The Retribution given to an adult is not as the same for a child though the crime committed by them are same. Juvenile delinquency is an act or omission by a child or young fantasy, which is punishable by law. The Delhi gang rape in a bus where the juvenile offender had been released after 3 years of term at the probation home, the adult offenders still has a pending review plea for their hanging. The Juvenile Justice act...
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For a moment, think about the six most important women in your life. One of six women throughout their lifetime will be raped. That could be one of the six most important women in your life. Rape and sexual harassment are issues which are growing in our society and we are only accomplices to rape if we are not part of the solution. Why do some people think rape is okay? Here’s why. The media. The media projects this idea...
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Whether its technology such as touch screen phones, laptops (handheld computers), smart TVs, etc. Machines all serve their purpose to help benefit us in our daily lives. The industry constructing machines creates a huge need of laborers to work with and run machines. In result of the increased labor filled from open employment opportunities, and production. Companies noticed economic profits increase drastically and humanity gains large benefit from using machines, also it leads to massive improvement in worker efficiency. First...
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In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger tells the journey from adolescence into maturity for Holden Caulfield. Adolescence is the stage in one’s life in which maturity into adulthood occurs. The story starts off with Holden getting kicked out of the fourth preparatory school he has gone to, Pencey Prep. Instead of waiting for his Christmas break to officially start, he decides to leave school early. He heads towards New York City by himself to go home. Holden’s...
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After the attacks on 11 September 2001, airport scrutiny moved to the top of the American government's priorities. Consequently, the heated debate on which methods would undeniably boost security became just as imperative and fittingly controversial. Whereas many insist racial and ethnic profiling is ineffective in American airports, profiling increases security by limiting terrorists to less effective strategies while maintaining constitutional rights. Terrorist groups typically prefer recruits that are accessible such as those of their own race and belief; racial...
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The following topic I am going to speak about sparks controversy all over the globe and has been an issue for centuries. The topic I am going to be discussing is all about the Irish Republican Army and their status as being terrorists to a minority and freedom fighters to majority of people. As an Irish-Scot with an Irish passport I feel very strongly towards this topic as well as having a strong point of view towards the volunteers of...
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Living in a world with censorship all around you is dreadful. Censorship is the suppression of ideas in a society. This is often if not all the time caused by the government. The government often does this to hide the truth from the public, so they can remain in power of the society. In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, censorship and the suppression of ideas cause a lack of happiness in people, a loss in knowledge and creates a government...
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Within the field of medicine, there are new innovations everyday that seemingly bring people, science and medicine one step closer to a better quantity and quality of life for their patients. Whether a person has breast cancer or sickle cell anemia, there are a variety of problems within the medical field that have no cures or temporary solutions, and sometimes that are not able to increase the chance of a better quality of life. Although, sometimes a person comes to...
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The tale of Medea begins in a dire state of suffering and betrayal. The play revolves arounds a devastated and enraged Medea that seeks out vengeance on her newly betrothed ex-husband, Jason. Despite Medea's murderous tendencies, she feels utterly betrayed as well as abandoned and wants nothing more than for Jason to feel as she does, if not worse. Jason is presented as non other than the story’s antagonist. He has abandoned his wife and two children for the daughter...
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Abstract The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) was enacted to provide speedy remedies to women who are subjected to domestic violence. The de-legitimization of domestic violence has been significant change in India. When India seeks to progress in globalization, India cannot afford to ignore Gender equality being important constituent of development. Indian Constitution promises justice social economic and political, hence protection of women is part of achieving such justice. National Policy for women aims for Women...
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Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Brontë, is classified as a “bildungsroman,” meaning it is a novel that traces the development of the main character from a young child to adulthood. After being orphaned as an infant, Jane struggled to find acceptance from the family members that raised her. Her status as an orphaned, impoverished woman slates her at the bottom of the social ladder in Victorian England, which allows for her enrolment in Lowood school. During Jane’s time there, the...
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Regarding investment decisions, Samsung uses discounted cash flow analysis to determine whether an investment is worthwhile by estimating its future returns adjusted for the time value of money. This has manifested in many locations within countries with investment incentives like Vietnam and Africa. Similarly, Samsung electronics is operating a cobweb of more than 100 offshore subsidiaries across the world, generating more than 90% of its revenues abroad. As a result, it has been accused of doing transfer pricing manipulation. More...
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Every patterned, objectified, and structured society comes with laws and regulations. The system of rules that cannot be created and enforced without sociopolitical or economic standing of the people, and their reaction towards the system. Recently, the proposed act of the legalization of recreational use of marijuana has recently become a significant transition in Canadian society. When sociologist looks closely to the legalizations for recreational marijuana, they wonder why marijuana become a legal activity and how people think about marijuana...
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Two classics, “Oedipus Rex,” written by the great Greek playwright Sophocles, and “Hamlet,” work written by the world famous and renowned English author William Shakespeare. Both works are identified by their arduous search for justice and revenge, a very important factor in their respective dramas (Shmoop). Hamlet's story revolves around the death of King Hamlet of Denmark, the succession of the throne to his brother, who marries Hamlet's mother. In addition, Hamlet is shown as a son deeply displeased by...
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To many people he is a serial killer, whereas others would term him as a charming and good-looking young man. Some people also applaud his intellect, the judge who announced his death sentence mentioned that he was a very intellectual and a witty law student. Although the estimated number of young girls and women he killed is 30, the exact number remains unknown. The actual number is debatable since in many occasions, he claimed that he might have killed more...
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In the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain uses many different elements to get his point across. For example, he uses satire through the character’s dialect to illustrate his opinion. The characters morals also play an important role to help the reader understand Twain’s motive. Through the characters Huck and Jim, Mark Twain presents a contrast to the ridicule of slavery and people’s views of society at the time. He accomplishes this through dialect, intelligence, and morals of the...
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The high prevalence rates of anxiety disorders emphasize the need to understand the underlying mechanisms. Panic disorder (PD) is an anxiety disorder that is particularly debilitating, as the panic attacks are unexpected and peak quickly (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The diagnostic criteria require at least four of the following symptoms: palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath or smothering, feelings of choking, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, chills or heat sensations, paresthesia, derealisation or depersonalization, fear of losing control and fear of...
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The power of word means the power of manipulating someone just with words, the power which affects people on their mind and not they corpse, we can say is something that hit your brain and causes confusions on your brain and not to your body. On the other side is the power of sword which is a physical power, it affects your body and just that, the only malfunctions that it can causes are at the body scale. In “The...
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The Catcher in the Rye describes the emotional struggles of a teenager in the 1950s that all of us can somewhat empathize with. Holden may be misunderstood at first because he pushes the readers away with his distancing language and confuses us with his hypocrisy. The real Holden is empathetic under his emotional mask but chooses to act independently to protect himself from being hurt again. We will begin by analyzing Holden's mask, then his actual personality, and finally the...
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