Still I Rise This famous poem still I rise was created by Maya Angleou in 1978, the poem still I rise is supposed to be on the theme of racism and gender, as in the text you can easily hear how hurtful and hateful these words are that were used against Maya, all throughout the poem Maya writes down everything that she has been told and called throughout her life, disgusting depressing put down comments. But Maya tells us that...
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Let me start by asking you all some questions, who are you, what is your purpose, what do you aspire to be? Now Iâm sure some of you have your whole future seemingly planed out but, for the large majority of us weâre still unsure. In psychology, the concept of identity is described as âthe qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person or groupâ. The 2011 Novel, The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid, takes this concept on...
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In âRules of the Gameâ Amy Tan helps to understand that when trying to obtain independence, patience to experience growth can hinder any obstructions from stalling this sought-after element of growing up. By the end of the story, Waverly recognizes that she âhad nowhere to goâ and âwas not running away from anything,â(507). She didnât have an âescape routeâ(507) and therefore possessed no strategy in winning this fight against her mother. Waverly realizes that she cannot escape because she is...
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In my family we celebrate different holidays. Itâs Christmas, Victory Day, Independence Day, and more. I have two favorites: New Year and Christmas. These holidays are very popular in my family and throughout the country. Moreover, they are observed almost at the same time but are still different. However, they are more different than similar, and I will try to explain. Firstly, these holidays have different meanings. New Year is the main calendar holiday that occurs at the time of...
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Introduction The following theories listed below are believed to play an appearance in crimes committed in the United States. All of these theories can be useful and help us better understand and explain the world around us. However, this can be used for good or bad purposes. Strain Theory Strain theory is a theory in which an individual is very much to commit a crime for acquiring acceptance and have credentials. For example credit card skimming is used for financial...
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As the years go by, the number of sexual assault reports continue to increase throughout the U.S. Army. According to the biannual Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, the prevalence of sexual assaults reported has risen for female Soldiers from 4.4% in 2016 to 5.8% in 2018; and 0.6% in 2016 to 0.7% in 2018 for male Soldiers. Campaigns, such the U.S. Armyâs âIntervene, Act and Motivate (I. A.M.) STRONG,â and...
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Almost every work of literature has a protagonist and antagonist. The antagonist is normally presented as an evil character whose actions or ideas interrupt the peaceful existence of society. On the other hand, the protagonist is the hero who saves every other character from the dangers posed by the antagonist. From the characteristics observed in the literature, heroes can be categorized into classical heroes, Everyman hero, the anti-hero, and the tragic hero. The traits of the protagonists assist the reader...
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As many words really do sound or appear similarly, they often create a lot of confusion for people while speaking or writing. Many people are either confused or sometimes do not even know there are significant differences between such words. Avenge vs. revenge is found among such pairs of words with almost the same sound and similar spellings but really do have distinctive differences in context and meaning. And in order to use these two words fittingly and accurately, it...
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Since the 1980s, gender equality has been the main subject of discussion in the Greek law and policymaking. Nonetheless, it was the harmonisation of Greeceâs legislation with the EU acquis that established gender equality within the labour market (Vaiou, 2014). Therefore, when gender equality in European work policies was prioritised, the Greek legal framework was reformed with the relevant legislation targeting primarily women who were balancing their working and family life, in the late 2000s. Under this legislation, Greek women...
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When you hear the name Shakespeare, who do you think he was? Do you think that he was some crazy writer that made up words and phrases because he wanted to? Or did you think he was a mastermind and an idol for English literature? If you looked at everyoneâs reasons, Iâm sure that the pros would outweigh the cons. The main reason being is that the globe theatre is still alive today, along with his words, phrases, sonnets and...
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Statistics show that it usually takes a biopharmaceutical company $500 million to $1 billion and 10 to 15 years to successfully develop a new drug. The high risk, long cycle and high cost of new drug research and development are all big challenges for pharmaceutical companies. AI technology can help analyze the structure-activity analysis of compounds, which can, to some extent, ease the burden of researchers. The structure-activity relationship of a drug refers to the relationship between the chemical activity...
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A reservation is a process of booking and blocking rooms, tables or, according to the Cambridge dictionary, an arrangement to have something kept for a person or for a special purpose in advance for the guests or tourists. When we refer to hotel rooms or a place arranged for the tourist to stay the right term we use is accommodations. Accommodation is one of the basic needs of any tourism activity since tourists need a place to rest after their...
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Nathaniel Hawthorneâs famous The Scarlet Letter is a composition that held a lot of meaningful perspectives exploring the seventeenth century. The Scarlet Letter was originally published in 1850 by Hawthorne pointing out the hypocrisy that the Puritans did and the number of people who were condemned for life because of their sins. The novel The Scarlet Letter invokes the pretense of the term âlawfulâ and arouses the heart of every people to look more closely to the double standard society...
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Let me be clear before I dive into the world of sex and being overweight. If you are confident, and your partner, or yourself makes you feel sexy, and desirable, then you are guaranteed to communicate that between the sheets. This isnât the case for everyone though, there have been studies done that connect being overweight to having lower energy levels and less motivation. So, I guess the question isâŠwill losing weight help my sex life? Men: There has been...
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Germany and UK both are European countries, but when it comes to the refugees, Germany is way more generous than the Uk. The three main differences between the refugee policies of the two countries are the number of asylum applications, financial support, and license to work. Beside these differences, the two countries have two similarities that are public involvement and security issues. To begin with, the number of asylum applications in Germany and UK is the first difference. âIn 2016,...
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A study conducted by Jean Twenge revealed the rampancy of depression among high school and college students, which is five times more than that of the number during the era of the Great Depression in the 1930âs. âThis is a very dangerous time for our young people. Weâre seeing more anxiety and depression in children of all ages,â Kathy Harms, a Staff Psychologist at Kansas Cityâs Crittenton Childrenâs Center, said to Portland Press Herald. One of the reasons identified for...
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Human trafficking is one of the most severe forms of human rights violation against men, women, and children. It is a market fueled by supply and demand forces. Poverty, corruption, and illiteracy are all baits for trafficking. Forced labor, commercial sexual exploitation, and domestic servitude are the main reasons for the annual trafficking of millions of people worldwide. Asian nations especially India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have high levels of poverty that traffickers use to lure desperate citizens. Pedophilia is another...
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Imagine that you are living in the middle of the 1950s and you are located in the middle of New York City, ordering a smoothie from a store with your girlfriend. You look ahead and watching her eyes glow beautifully. But assume then your girlfriend disappears one day and leaving you with an untouchable smoothie all alone. That is what the protagonist of the novel, Holden Caulfield feels like. Holden is a 16 years old teenager living in America. He...
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Elon Muskâs Ideas for the Future Elon Musk has blown up in popularity this year for being the owner of the companies SpaceX, Tesla, Paypal, and many other famous companies. His main goal is to revolutionize transportation on Earth and even in space! With a net worth of 22 billion dollars, he is very important today. His approach to the 21st century is to go straight for what he wants, even if it seems impossible. The way Elon thinks of...
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Animal abuse comes in many different forms, from physical assault, neglect, filmmaking, circuses and organised fights, these innocent animals endure hardships that are all classified as cruel. In 2017 there were over 70 thousand reports of animal abuse in Australia alone. 70 thousand pets, best friends and innocent animals were in some way abused. There are no background checks that are mandatory for people before they are allowed to own a pet. This puts the animals at risk of being...
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Justice and freedom, two of the most talked and debated about topics in todayâs society. Both words are difficult to define. Everyone has different definitions for both based on their perspectives of the world. Freedom is having the right to be able to live and express yourself fully, with most importantly, not having to risk your own safety or causing others to lose theirs in the process. The United States has come a long way in terms of granting and...
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Andersons argument for the wrongness of commercial surrogacy rests largely upon the idea that through surrogacy, both the womenâs labor and the child the labor produces, are treated as a commodity, which devalues both said things (Anderson,1990). She presents the Kantian thesis against the âcommodification of personsâ to support this stating âto fail to value things appropriately is to embody in one's life an inferior conception of human flourishingâ (Anderson, p73, 1990). Further arguing that if a transaction occurs which...
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In the 1930s during the height of the Great Depression, mental disabilities were seen as a burden on an already struggling society. This was during a time when America did not have the time or resources to commit to people who were not deemed fit, and as such were treated less than human. John Steinbeck portrays this very well in Of Mice and Men through the character Lennie, who has to prove to the society around him that he is...
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Mark Twainâs Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, despite being one of the best selling and top-rated books has brought about a lot of controversies that have stirred mixed emotions among his readers. One of the most popular controversies about his book is the character Jim, who provokes the strongest reactions from readers. Some readers argue that Twainâs characterization of Jim portrays him as racist and that his purpose of creating such a character was/is to ridicule Jim and all southern slaves...
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As advances in artificial reproductive techniques progress, a myriad of possibilities become available for individuals around the world. As possibilities arise, many nuances arise as well, raising several ethical and moral concerns regarding such practices, gestational surrogacy being an eminent one. Recent statistics reveal that one in ten first world couples have difficulty conceiving naturally, and are now actively resorting to other methods of conception. The practice of surrogacy services an integral role for couples wanting genetically related offspring, as...
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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It is a national crisis that should be addressed publicly to inform those at sake. Not only is this event a national crisis, but it is also a public health concern, the cost it has brought on our world is a burden. Who it affects is the least important. However, it is important how we want to educate those. According to Madelynâs research, 'The media affords the...
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Towards the end of the 19th century, Samuel Clemens, more commonly known as Mark Twain, exemplified the use of satire to criticize society in his classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Due to his experience with viewing slavery and racism in the 1850s, Twain was able convey his vexation through characters in a satirized way. In doing so, Mark Twain highlighted critical issues, one of them being his ideas on hypocrisy. Throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, readers witness...
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Serial killers have gripped media and Hollywood for decades, becoming a subject of choice for many movies, tv shows, and documentaries. Infamous serial murderers and rapists such as Ted Bundy, Jeffery Dahmer, Charles Manson, Eileen Wuornos and many more have sparked the interest of many, and their crimes are so shocking evil that it defies society's core values, destroying the social contract. Their ruthless nature leaves many curious about their stories, their origins, and their motives. It is hard for...
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Statistics shown on obesity there is a significant increase and an alarming rise spreading over the nation. Although it is all not all towards genetics, most of it can be caused by food intake and they way everyone treats and takes care of their bodies. Obesity is a result of one of the most fast-growing civilization developments. What exactly is obesity? According Katherine Marengo who is apart of a reviewer for a medical team stated that obesity is a medical...
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Oedipus the King, assembled by Sophocles, indicates an underlying association between fate and free will. In today's society, we let our lives be led by a distinct force that we believe in. Yet, a widespread controversy that still rages today is whether we, as a species, have free will or if some divine source, some call it fate, governs our destiny. Whether it be an elevated power deciding your life for you or the alternatives that people make. Fate compromises...
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