NEGATIVE: Abstinence is a window of clarity through which one can better find one's work and one's mate. â 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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Season of migration to the north by Tayeb Salih and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe considerably enhance readersâ 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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Abstract Social media is growing in size continuously from its introduction, as well as the number of people using it increases - there has been an increase of 9% since last year. Several impacts on consumer behavior are thought to arise from social media advertising, for example, Duffett (2017) argues for increased attitudinal responses from frequent exposure to social media marketing communications, meanwhile IoanÄs & Stoica (2014) write about added influence on other buyers and an easy impact on attitude...
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In the work âA Small Placeâ by Jamaica Kincaid, the author expresses her strong opinions concerning Antigua in a second person narrative. She expresses about how she resents the Antiguans because of their ignorance towards tourism, their corrupted education system, and the colonization in Antigua. She explains how they're unaware that the tourist business could be a form of slavery and tourists exploit the Antiguan citizens that are in poverty for his or her pleasure. Kincaid additionally dislikes how Antiguans...
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After reading both Trifles and Hamlet more than once, there have been new themes that seem to catch my attention. Although there are themes such as death and revenge in both plays, but the most vital one would be the oppression of women in both plays. Considering that these plays were written a long time ago, in a time where women's freedom was restricted and limited, there is alot to observe about the treatment of women back in the day....
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Connections between stories highlight the continuity of intrinsically human concerns throughout time. Hag-Seed being an adaptation of Shakespeareâs The Tempest inevitably means there are many parallels. However, being composers of very different contextual periods, Shakespeare and Atwood express different values and perspectives on particular issues. While Shakespeareâs tale is shaped by his theatrical Christian humanist context of England under James I, Atwood is influenced by her more egalitarian, democratic 21st century world. As a reader, it can be understood that...
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Gabriel Garcia Marquezâs short story âA Very Old Man with Enormous Wings: A Tale for Children,â critiques the relationship between the working and upper classes and its connection with exploitation. Marquez conjures an image of a fallen angel establishing his social class; as a poverty and homeless stricken man, â a very old man, lying face down in the mudâ (Marquez 1). The duality of his holy presence of âhis enormous wingsâ (Marquez 1) with his helplessness and unclean image...
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One of the worldâs most known, widely read and studied philosophers named Plato born in 428 BC. He was the student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle who are also world known philosophers. Platoâs level of thinking and reasoning were well beyond that of his time, he created 36 dialogues that featured his teacher Socrates throughout majority of them. Plato studied for 10 years to habituate the intellect to abstract reasoning before any moral ideas. Some of his popular...
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Introduction The proliferation of video games in contemporary society has sparked extensive debate concerning their impact on players, particularly regarding games that contain violent content. As digital technology advances, video games have evolved into immersive experiences that often portray graphic violence and aggressive scenarios. These games have become a staple in the entertainment industry, captivating a diverse demographic that spans age, gender, and cultural backgrounds. While proponents argue that violent video games serve as harmless entertainment or as outlets for...
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Introduction Sustainability means to be maintained and a lifestyle where you reduce the earth's natural resources. I have chosen sustainable living because it is good for the environment and society plus it reduces people's usage of resources and encourages them to use natural resources. It's also because I think it's important to have sustained life and society to make things easier now so you don't struggle later. I am really interested in how sustainable living does or does not change...
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Introduction Do you feel that schools take in what is best for the boys and not the girls? It seems like the school board and faculty care more about their education than ours. This is wrong because the girl students get dress coded on a daily basis, but when the male students do it they get away with it. Therefore its biased, and it's happening all over the United States. While school dress codes across the United States are getting...
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Introduction Diabetes Mellitus type 1 (DM1) is one of the most common chronic health conditions in youth, with over 18,000 new cases diagnosed each year, and the prevalence is increasing. (Hamman et al, 2014) The recommended treatment regimen is complex and demanding, including frequent blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration (via injections or pump), careful tracking of diet and activity levels, and frequent insulin adjustments. (American Diabetes Association, 2015) Adherence to this regimen is linked with better glycemic control and reduces...
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Introduction In the world of competitive sports, female athletes are increasingly facing a silent epidemic: eating disorders. These disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are characterized by abnormal eating habits and a preoccupation with body image and weight. Among female athletes, the pressure to maintain a certain physique, combined with the intense physical demands of their sport, often exacerbates these conditions. As athletes strive for peak performance, the fine line between optimal nutrition and disordered...
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When people get obsessed or curious about someone, they can do things that they would not be able to do it without being afraid of being judge by others or by themselves. Those individuals can make them change radically and leave a profound effect on them. In the short stories âBartleby The Scrivenerâ by Herman Melville and âThe Bridegroomâ by Ha Jin, we are presented to two narrators who came across to a peculiar person, an outlier who would become...
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Abstract Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth experience bullying and are targeted with more intensity and frequency. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of existing studies or information regarding protective factors or risks for these youth. In this quantitative study, staff and faculty at Helix Charter High School in San Diego, California, were examined on their perceptions regarding Gay/Straight Alliance and the impact the club has on school climate and bullying. Gay Straight Alliance is known as âa...
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In Sissela Bokâs âLying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life,â the philosopher examines the behaviour of lying and deception in public and private life. The results of such lies are then investigated through many real-life situations in which people are involved, either as liars or as the victims of deceit. The main focus of this paper will show that Bok did not adequately address an objection to the position that she discusses. Sissela Bok believes in ethics, morality, and...
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Time management reflection When I applied to the dental hygiene program I knew how much time I would be in school but I didnât realize how much time I would need outside of class for homework and studying. When I laid out all the class syllabus to input study time, family time and obligations, I became overwhelmed and started to think that I was not going to be able to make time for all the things needed to be done...
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In 1916, the play âTriflesâ was made by Susan Glaspell. She was conceived in Davenport Iowa. âTriflesâ was produced using a real killing court case and subsiding of a farmer's better half that Susan Glaspell was covering while then working for Des Moines News. The play showed to be puzzling learning into the lives of criticalness-stricken, maltreatment and noteworthy women. The title of the play was worked all through the likelihood that men review the power and objectives of ladies...
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'Antigone', the play begins along with a time of catastrophe and dilemma in the city of Therbes and its ruling family. A clash between brothers ends with the death of the young king, Eteocles, by the hands of his very own brother, Polyneices, the person who stood at the head of the attacking army. Presently, after the death of Eteocles, Creon, the uncle of said late brothers, takes the throne and becomes king. As he also announces that Eteolces will...
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One of the major reform in the Mauritian educational sector is free education which has been implemented at the primary and secondary level for more than a decade and recently applied at the tertiary level. The picture of this reform project is that it provides equal opportunities for all learners to have free access to education. Following these changes, democracy, in terms of equal opportunity, is desired. However, after my engagement with theories, the perception that free education leads to...
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In my opinion people are born neutral. Your behavior can depend on how you were raised. There are people that are very influential to you in a positive or negative way. Our attitude can be changed from being around people who make bad choices. If you are around good people then you will make better choices around others. The books that I will be proving people are born neutral are To Kill A Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, Macbeth...
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In both The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine De Pizan and Wife of Bath by Geoffery Chaucer, the female protagonists show their power by behaving in ways typically displayed by men. In this essay, I will argue that both women in these stories are powerful in the way that they possess traits that are commonly viewed as masculine. Some may argue that these characters portray negative stereotypes of women that arenât truly powerful, however, I believe both...
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One of many wrangling decisions nowadays is weather to provide birth control or let nature take its course. Studies show that â 18 precent of teenage girls (age 13-18), or almost 1 in 5, are on birth controlâ(Kramer). There are many methods to prevent pregnancy. For example, abstinence is number one along with being the healthiest. The first form of birth control became available in the 1960s. Since the contraceptive pill became present, methods have advanced and increased into more...
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In the novel The Hate U Give by American author Angie Thomas, sixteen-year-old Starr Carter leads a double life. She is the only black girl attending Williamson Prep, a primarily white school, and lives in an impoverished black neighbourhood Garden Heights. Starr tries to balance those two lives, but they will eventually collide when she witnesses the murder of her unarmed childhood best friend, Khalil, by a white police officer with the badge number one-fifteen. Shortly after, Khalilâs death dominates...
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In East Asia, Confucianism has always been regarded as the cultural basis of political order and social norms. However, there are still differences that emerge in its application especially in western and East Asia. Confucianism is interpreted and presented differently in the hands of various people. The way that Confucianism is understood in the west is different from how it is used in East Asia. In this paper, a comparison of western and East Asian countries systems of law and...
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At some point in life, we realize the simplest things mean a lot to you In the short story âEveryday Use,â by Alice Walker contrast the characters Maggie and Dee and their connection to their family towards the heritage of the quilts, details took place in the early 1950s and 1960s in the yard that they call âAn extended living roomâ they want to continue the tradition of a simple hand working life. Maggie is characterized as quiet, scared, loyal,...
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According to the 2018 Kids Count Factbook, almost 20% of children under 18 years old in Rhode Island are living in poverty. As stated by the director of Children's Incorporated, Shelley Callahan, âPoverty not only includes a lack of income, but also a lack of resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods, such as food, clothing, clean water, and proper shelter. Poverty has many detrimental outcomes for children â hunger and malnutrition, ill-health, limited or a lack of access to education and...
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Heartless monster(s), that is all anyone can think of when someone commits a crime against a loved one. A few moments after however, the thoughts shift from describing the criminal less than human out of anger and grief, to a moment of confusion, making one wonder, âWhy would someone commit a crime like this.â The answer to that universal question of why someone commits a crime lies in criminology, the study of criminal behavior. According to criminology research experts from...
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In recent decades, the debate surrounding euthanasia and assisted dying has emerged as one of the most complex challenges in medical ethics and law. As medical technology advances, extending life beyond what was previously possible, societies grapple with fundamental questions about the right to die with dignity. Euthanasia, derived from the Greek words 'eu' (good) and 'thanatos' (death), refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering. The legal framework surrounding this practice varies significantly across jurisdictions,...
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It is in our blood as humans to have the need for meaning in our life, but did we ever consider the questions; what is that meaning we constantly search in need, will we ever find it, and how? American philosopher Susan Wolf asks lots of questions but many of them concern what we should do with our lives also, and she is introducing us to how to live a moral life, in what way can we find meaning, and...
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