People may think that slavery has ended, but tragically the trade in humans is a continuing practice across the world. Historic slavery already focused on the weak and the weary, but the seventeenth and eighteenth century brought the focus onto Africans being traded for racist reasons. In this regard only, modern day slavery can also be known as human trafficking , which is now truly multi-racial and tragically one of the fastest-growing segments of organized crime around the world. According...
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The Author, Mildred Taylor, of Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry describes different types of Discrimination and multiple examples of Racism in her novel. The editors of Salem Press wrote an article on the author specifically in the Cylcopedia of Young Adult Authors and were able to conclude that the novel is known for its âgripping depiction of 8 year old Cassie Loganâs growing awareness of racial oppression in the Deep South during the 1930sâ. Mildred uses all characters of...
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Fahrenheit 451, which was written by Ray Bradbury in 1951, is a science fiction and mentions lots of social problems such as ignorance and fascism. The book is generally about an oppressive future society and a fireman whose job is to burn all the books, and the change and illumination of his ideas, feelings, mind. The fireman does not put out the fire, he is the cause of it. About Fahrenheit 451, some important features of the book such as...
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The definition of double burden of malnutrition is coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non-communicable diseases across the life course. There are multiple forms of malnutrition including: stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies (vitamins and minerals), overweight or obesity, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Double burden of malnutrition is more evident in lower and especially middle income countries who experienced an economical growth leading to nutritional, epidemiological and demographic transitions which resulted in the coexistence of both under and...
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Certain social issues are the causes of a broken society and bring pain and sorrow. The Outsiders by S.E Hinton is in Ponyboyâs point of view, after the tragic death of his parents, he is then in the care of his older brothers, Darry and Sodapop. All are in the group that goes by the name of Greasers, there are two gangs, the Greasers and Socs. Throughout the novel, it becomes known that there are certain differences in being a...
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The novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Marquez is set in a Hispanic town in Columbia during the 20th century. Santiago Nasarâs murder is conducted by the Vicario twins after their sister Angela Vicario pinpointed Santiago as the man who took her virginity before her marriage. Imagery such as predator and prey and surreal imagery evokes a pejorative stab at the inhumanity that accepts the honour-seeking in a society where male privilege and obligations of machismo are normalised....
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William Goldingâs âLord Of The Fliesâ explores the actions and experiences of several boys stranded on a deserted island. At first, the boys value logic and reason, voting Ralph as their âchiefâ. Many of the younger boys in the group are conflicted without the comforts of their parents and homes making it difficult for anybody to lead the group effectively. Piggy, a boy focused on being rescued using logic and reason, sides with Ralph and their joint efforts are motivated...
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Throughout J.D. Salingerâs 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, our 17-year-old narrator is remembering a disturbing weekend from the previous year. His narrative takes the reader through his expulsion from his high school, Pencey Prep, his journey in New York, and his encounter with his sister, Phoebe. Considering J.D. Salinger characterization of Holden allows the reader to realize his moral and psychological growth changing him from childhood to adulthood which emphasises the novel as a bildungsroman. The...
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Motherhood is a joy cherished through natural conception and in case of infertility accomplished by substituted reproduction called as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). One such ART technique in begetting a genetic child is through Surrogacy[footnoteRef:2]. Though in India, infertility rate is increasing at an alarming speed, the Country as a matter of Public Policy has taken a rigid approach in banning Commercial Surrogacy and allowing only Altruistic form of Surrogacy. Global Scientific advancement in the reproductive sector coupled by Machine...
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For many, music is seen simply as something to keep you entertained while you walk to class, take a jog, etc. It is simply a past-time that most people could live without. This is why it is difficult for most people to see music as able to mend a personâs mental health. Those who havenât experienced emotional healing through music will not understand how it is able to do so. Then there are others who have a strong attraction towards...
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To what extent does A Midsummer Nightâs Dream endorse male superiority? A Midsummer Nightâs Dream amplifies gender tensions that derive from problematic family and romantic relationships. When the play begins, a young woman squabbles with her father for the right to choose her own husband, the duke is set to marry a woman he overthrew in battle, and the King and Queen of Fairies are fighting with each other, executing a battle of the sexes so intense it rattles the...
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the most common reasons for death worldwide according to world health organization statistic the deaths related to (NCDs) is equal to or more than the total number of deaths that related to other reasons, and NCD responsible for forty-one million deaths out of fifty-seven million deaths occurred worldwide, that means NCD accounts for almost 23 of all deaths globally(1). Diabetes is one of the four main NCDs and alone accounting for around 1.6 million deaths in...
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Medea written by Euripides is based through Greek society where only men were allowed to take part in politics, law and war. Men were regarded as superior to women, but were not seen as equal to each other and saw themselves as very strong, powerful humans. Male power is the capability or ability for men to direct or influence the behavior of women. This idea of male power is explored through Medea and is very significant to the play as...
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Mark Twain satirizes controversial topics such as slavery, civilization, women roles by contrasting them to the natural state of people living in harmony without external social constraints as exemplified by the life Huck and Jim lead on the raft going with the flow of nature symbolized by the river.. He accomplished this through the eventful journey of two companions, Huckleberry and Jim. As the world evolves and ideologies change, socially acceptable ideas in the 1830âs and 1840âs that were considered...
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Summary The main aim of the current research is to identify the main factors of juvenile delinquency among the youths in Malta. Statistics show that the Juvenile delinquency rate in Malta is continuously increasing and it is important to know from where it is originating. If the factors will be known, then it will be easier for authorities and professionals to find strategies to help the youth to not get introduced to delinquency at a very young age. Furthermore, consequently...
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A moral dilemma occurs when there is a conflict in which you must choose between two or more actions and there is ethical reasoning behind each action. The conflict of abortion has been an ongoing debate since the early 1800âs. An abortion is the procedure a woman can choose to undergo to terminate her pregnancy. In most cases a woman would choose to take such an action if the fetus is unhealthy or the fetus is detrimental to her health....
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Steinbeck begins the novel by introducing the reader to two characters wandering into a clearing. The long descriptive passage introduces the readers to the setting which creates an idyllic scene by using nature imagery. The passage establishes a sense of purity and perfection by utilizing nature imagery. The imagery is used to describe a world in which nothing unnatural and evil occurs, leading the audience to form a conclusion of the setting based only on the beautiful description. The relationship...
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Past research has shown that feelings of happiness are associated with several health benefits like improved immune system functioning and increased life expectancy (Gazzaniga, 2018). This raises the question: How can this desirable state of mind be increased? A growing body of literature suggests that one potential enhancing factor might be prosocial behavior, defined as voluntary actions performed to benefit others (Snippe et al.,2017). Following this idea, this essay aims to examine the following question: Does prosocial behavior increase happiness?...
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As of this moment, 21 states or territories have either fully or partially legalized cannabis. Uruguay became the first nation to fully, recreationally legalize it in 2013, with numerous states following suit, most notably Canada in autumn 2018. The approach towards cannabis differs greatly from nation to nation, and sometimes even within nations, as in the U.S. and India. While many countries opt for decriminalizing cannabis but keeping it illegal, others legalize medical use, or even increasingly, recreational use. And...
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Human immune-deficiency virus HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus) is a virus which damages a personâs immune system and weakens the ability of a personâs body to be able to fight infections (Haas, 1993). Segregation of HIV positive prisoners was a common practice during the first discovery of the disease, due to added pressure on prison officials to reduce the growing spread of HIV in prisons. The lack of education and understanding of the disease led to segregation and stigma of prisoners...
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The room is silent, as you read the novel To Kill a Mockingbird in complete peace, accompanied by only the sounds of nature beyond your room. The pages glisten in the beams of light through your window, and you are lifted and driven through the vast words on the pages. As you flip through the novel you begin to wonder of the work and process behind such of a piece. Truly a work of art, this novel has been critically...
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Group delinquency, and also juvenile and female delinquency, had been in the focus of theoretical research of classical American sociology, mainly through the view of gang delinquency and delinquent subcultures, and more significant and polemical theories which emphasize irrational explanations of gang delinquency (Bordua, 1961). Cohen (1955) and Cloward and Ohlin (1960) combine strain and cultural deviance models, mainly derived from Mertonâs (1951) theory of social structure and anomie. In deep, these axioms attempt to demonstrate that deviance, as an...
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Envision a reality where people feared knowledge and would rather read books instead. A future is full of non-intellectuals that have no knowledge of their history, where all literature is banned by a totalitarian government. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury portrays a society that is forbidden from reading books that have been banned by the government to intentionally control their citizens from living differently. The citizens live their life focused only on entertainment, which is their form of communication and...
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Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases and risks factors Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDâs) is a term used to describe diseases of the airway and other lung structures, some examples of CRDâs are: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and the most common one being Asthma [3]. There are many risk factors which can contribute to the risk of getting a CRD or worsening it. The main risk factors are: smoking, air pollution, dust, occupational chemicals etc. The inhalation of tobacco...
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Introduction Nowadays, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most serious problems faced by many countries. AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV). It is considered to be an advance stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks the immune system of an individuals and makes them susceptible to other infections and certain types of cancers (WHO,2019). HIV was firstly identified in 1981 (HIV.gov,2019). Countries with high prevalence of HIV infection include Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana. 27.20% of Swazilandâs population...
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Internet is ubiquitous in every household across the globe. Today, more than 3 billion people, approximately 45% of the world population, are online, a trend that is not likely to slow down anytime soon. Everyone has access to massive amount of information that is available at finger-tips. It provides a platform where people can connect from two different ends of the world and share their thoughts and opinions, thereby serving as a powerful engine for free expression. The United Nations...
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Starbucks is the main forte espresso retailer on the planet. The organization needs to convey the best espresso items and offers handmade drinks. Starbucks isn't just about drinking espresso yet about an extraordinary encounter. The organization pursues a universal extension system through vital unions. Starbucks needs to keep contenders from having a head begin, expand upon the developing enthusiasm for Western brands and exploit the higher espresso utilization rates. After building a fruitful brand in Japan and China Starbucks needs...
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The objective of the option 2 case study 5-6 was to develop a motivational plan for Susan Smith to present to her director of nursing, Jane Couch. Jane is looking for ways to motivate Susan to her prior 'self' that was a highly motivated and productive member of the nursing staff. High inpatient census along with increased pressure from the management by an upcoming accreditation visit from The Joint Commission has added a lot of stress on hospital employees, Susan...
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Feminism is defined by Websterâs as organized activity on the behalf of womenâs rights and interests aiming toward political, economic, and social equality of the sexes (âFeminismâ). It would stand to reason an author of feminist works of literature would create characters and storylines based on struggles associated with these ideals. Feminist viewpoints and feminist works are quite common, if not expected, in the 21st century, hardly raising an eyebrow of readers today. Such pieces tell stories of womenâs suffrage,...
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Among the debates that have raised heated discussions in numerous conferences globally and accompanied by an unusual amount of contradicting research is the ethical legalization of medical marijuana. This has led to numerous perspectives that argue from both the medical and recreational spectrums. Marijuana has immense medicinal value including alleviating suffering for patients with severe illnesses and has been used by many people for centuries for the same purpose. Medical practitioners agree that it can effectively be used in cancer,...
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