In July 2018, Channel Seven presented a report on 'African gangs' in response to a riot that had recently taken place in the Melbourne CBD. This event triggered a rapid increase in racialised reporting and racial profiling in Australian media, that would have a detrimental effect on the South Sudanese community of Melbourne. Political researchers found that the words âSudaneseâ and âafricanâ were used in relation to the word âgangâ in around 130 news stories in Melbourneâs papers the two...
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Introduction Nothing in this world is black and white, there is always grey, so when it comes to abortion everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, as long as it doesnât affect anyone else. People can argue all they want whether abortion is right or wrong but the answer comes with the c-word; Choice. If you donât believe in abortion thats okay but it doesnât mean that you can take away someone elseâs rights, because everyone should be allowed...
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The study shows why four individuals, Dr. Wilson, who is on the medical side, offer recommendations to couples that the pregnancy is unhealthy and go through abortion. He describes in his opinion that the infant is born with an irregular disease and the infant has a shortened lifespan. The doctor's decision was based on the virtue ethics theory, in which Aristotle defined some twelve moral virtues and stressed that abortion could be seen as a triumphant action if it is...
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Before the days of the Coronavirus pandemic, the global climate emergency was something that was widely talked about - along with, of course, Brexit. The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has transformed the world in so many ways. Much of the world is in lockdown, with businesses, hospitality venues, transport networks and general socialising all brought to a halt. Thousands (around 677,000 so far,) have contracted the new Coronavirus, and tragically over 31,000 people have lost their lives. There is no clear...
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On 9/11, Americans discovered we are vulnerable to calamities we thought only happened in distant lands. The 2008 financial crisis told us we also can suffer the calamities of past eras, like the economic meltdown of the Great Depression. Now, the 1918 flu pandemic is a sudden specter in our lives. This loss of innocence, is a new way of being-in-the-world that we can expect to change our doing-in-the-world. We know now that touching things, being with other people and...
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Introduction The legalization of marijuana has become a highly contentious issue, stirring debates across political, social, and economic arenas. As of 2023, a growing number of countries and states within the United States have moved towards the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana. Advocates argue that legalization can lead to economic growth, reduce crime rates, and provide medicinal benefits. Conversely, opponents express concerns over public health, potential abuse, and societal impact. This essay delves into the multifaceted problem of marijuana legalization...
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Introduction The first Starbucks store was opened in Seattle by Jerry Baldrew, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker. Harward Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 and become the head of marketing. He brought the Italian cafe culture in the United States. With his efforts and hard work company expanded to various locations, Starbucks has around 24,464 stores worldwide and is expanding day by day. Extra-ordinary success Their main focus is on âqualityâ and âgoodnessâ. The mission is â to inspire and nurture...
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Social class is a separation of society based on social and economic status. Itâs also one of the main reasons for division in todayâs society. The novel Pride and Prejudice originated in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During this time, social hierarchies were what mattered and this was what determined the success of someones life. In the 21st Century, some people divide what is now called social class into the elite, upper-class, middle-class,[a] and lower-class. Income, influence, and status...
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In Midsummer Nightâs Dream, Shakespeare portrays this idea of love as being a hardship where the character Helena represents the sad truth of a one-sided love. For example, Helena loves Demetrius but he has his eyes set on Hermia. Meanwhile, Hermia loves Lysander but her father wants her to marry Demetrius. Throughout the play we see that women are ready to give up everything to chase after a man for the assurance of love. Helena is a character who falls...
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Ethical dilemmas in the workplace are exceptionally typical, and they're not for each situation easy to answer. The thoughts are clear, be that as it may, the test is in the execution. Regardless, when affiliations have unimaginable courses of action and procedures and stick to the laws and rules, there's up 'til now a high peril of untrustworthy lead. Ethical Dilemmas is a ethic condition where a choice must be made between two correspondingly undesirable different alternatives. Dilemmas may arise...
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Artificial intelligence is complex in its nature. It uses a very complex mixture of computer science, mathematics and other complex sciences. Complex programming helps these machines replicate human cognitive abilities. 1. Reduction of error Artificial intelligence helps us reduce the error and the chance to achieve accuracy with a higher degree of precision. It is used in a variety of studies, such as space exploration. Intelligent robots are fed with information and sent to explore space. Since they are machines...
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One of Durkheim's greatest works, was 'Suicide' (Le suicide). For its time, this project was quite radical and challenging. Through the science of sociology, he was able to analyze the causes and factors that lead to suicide and for him it was a social phenomenon. Under the term suicide or voluntary death, Durkheim also included death that occurs as a result of manhood or self-immolation (Antonopoulou, 2008). It also included cases of customary death, such as ceremonies in various pre-industrial...
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As I walk out the door into the courtyard, Iâm caught off guard by the blaring sun. Itâs summertime. The grass is vivid and freshly cut. Birds can be heard chirping in the distance. There are no clouds in sight, giving way to scalding temperatures. And, on that day, one that seemed like the hottest day of the year, I am wearing a suit. The occasion was a competition at the end of MITE, a program introduced me to the...
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The government is banning everything that the society tells them to. When doing this it makes people unaware in their own society. Fahrenheit 451 is a novel that has a society in which the people has control of what the government censors. They will ban or burn books, or will remove anything that they dislike. In the novel. Ray Bradbury uses the setting and his characters to show how censorship can be so harmful. He also tells the reader that...
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Since the day I was born, there has been a purple mirror in the corner of my room. While that mirror has done an adequate job displaying physical qualities, no glass mirror will ever be able to manifest the preponderance of idiosyncrasies that make each of us who we are. Reflections will always be ambiguous, which makes it so easy to forget that every person has an untold story. For a very long time, I had no idea what this...
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Today, it is hard for any individual to make their own decision without taking aspects of society into consideration. Like discussed in class, the process of naming a baby is an example of how society plays a part into individuals lives without even knowing it. There are a lot of societal influences that can affect a babyâs name such as; religion, tradition, spelling, and creativity. The concept of taking aspects of society into consideration is called having a sociological perspective....
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Novels based around dystopian societies have become increasingly popular throughout the twenty-first century. People indulge in societies that are so outrageous, it makes their mediocre lives appear marvelous. One of the first blockbuster dystopian societies was the World State in Brave New World.This novel, written in 1931, was influenced by the greatly changing world that Huxley saw around him. The dystopian society and characters of Brave New World were influenced by the cultural and scientific developments after World War I,...
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Throughout the centuries, history has given society people whom one can call a hero. There are ongoing reasons why these heroes have been given a special title and looked upon: bravery, determination, agility, inspiration, or confidence. However, a tragic hero carries different characteristics and traits. Aristotle argued that tragic heroes meet five standards. In Sophoclesâ Antigone, King Creon exemplifies all five qualities of a tragic hero. Although many might believe there are different tragic heroes seen in the Greek drama,...
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Introduction There are number of different types of intelligences which play an important role in oneâs life and âEmotional Intelligenceâ or âEmotional quotientâ is one these types of intelligences. In this paper I am going to write about the word âEmotional Intelligenceâ, its characteristics, history and how it became relevant in the twenty first century. I will also highlight my emotional strengths and weaknesses. EQ Definition and its characteristics EQ is the capability to identify and supervise your personal emotions...
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Introduction In the realm of personal and professional development, a mission statement serves as a compass, guiding individuals towards their goals and aspirations. This essay delves into the profound influence of powerful quotes that not only inspire but also inform the mission statement by which I live. These quotes embody values and principles that resonate deeply, providing clarity and direction in navigating life's complexities. The significance of these quotes extends beyond mere words, as they encapsulate experiences and wisdom accumulated...
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Maus Dear art Spiegelman, In Maus My Father Bleeds History Art Spiegelman has simultaneously expanded the boundaries of literary form and found a new way of imagining the Holocaust, an event that is commonly described as unimaginable. The form is the comic book, once dismissed as an entertainment for children and regarded as suited only for slapstick comedy, action-adventure, or graphic horror. And although Maus includes elements of humor and suspense, the horror it envisions is far worse than anything...
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Procrastination and college students seem to go hand in hand. At the beginning of a new semester, almost every student makes the goal of finishing academic work on time, doing their best, and aiming for good grades. In reality, most students put off their work until the very last minute (Feeney 2014). As stated by Student Procrastination (2014), despite this popular trend of delaying academic work, the majority of students regrets procrastinating later on. The main questions are: Why do...
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The environment is constantly changing and evolving. Our response to these drastic changes are what makes the future of the earth and living. Whatever decisions we make, will be crucial as a lot is at stake. So I would like to take the side of the approach where we would make small and incremental changes based on only what we know for certain will come, in other words playing it safe. Many may argue that playing safe is not ideal,...
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Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, writer, pundit and proofreader most popular for suggestive short stories and ballads that caught the creative mind and enthusiasm of perusers around the globe. His innovative narrating and stories of riddle and awfulness brought forth the cutting edge criminologist story. Poe, as an essayist, artist, supervisor and a basic author affected American writing, however he likewise affected universal writing. He was one of the primary scholars to build up the class of both...
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The theme in the story âA Farewell to Armsâ is based on love and war. Ernest Hemingway offered a different account of war that is unromanticized and more practical. Frederic Henry is the main character of the story. Throughout the novel, his character progresses quite a lot. Hemingway uses the war as an instrument to temporarily separate the two and bring them together. The story is told in a first-person narrative to help readers picture the events that take place....
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âThe fall of the House of Usherâ andâ House Taken Overâ are two stories we have read so far. These stories have similar stories with the whole house being taken over by a mysterious entity. Although both stories are technically different genres with âThe Fall of the House of Usherâ being gothic literature and âHouse Taken Overâ is Magical realism the stories have very similar plots. Both stories end with the main characters leaving the house with nothing because it...
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In the short story âSonnyâs Bluesâ written by James Baldwin, character Sonny possesses the gift of music specifically jazz. His music offers him a chance at redemption but at the same time it threatens to destroy him by leading back to his destructive addiction. This suggests that oneâs creative ability can be a saving grace, but can lead to a life of despair. The music that Sonny performs is based off an expression of freedom and passion more than a...
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A Separate Peace, written by John Knowles, is a novel that explores the mind of a boy, Gene Forrester, during World War II. Gene has a friend, Finny, whom Gene has a very complicated relationship with. They both attend the prestigious Devon School, which is a boarding school in New Hampshire. This essay will explore the relationship between the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the biblical Garden of Eden and the tree by the ricer at...
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First DEF: My first definition of loss of innocence was that it was something that came with time, you will be oblivious to losing your innocence until it all happens in one fell swoop, and that it will happen when you least expect it. Mango: The first text we read was âThe House on Mango Streetâ by Sandra Cisneros. When I chose loss of innocence as my big idea, i already knew what quote I would choose from âThe House...
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Introduction According to Kolb (1984), âlearning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combination of grasping experience and transforming it.â The process of developing my own SWOT analysis (Appendix 2) provides an understanding of where I am and what I have to do to progress both academically and professionally. It aims for the definition of goals for future careers and the establishment of specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-limited objectives (SMART)....
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