While doing my research on how violence is linked to gender, I found a few web articles that cover this topic. Most of this articles are written by people who have faced violence or any form of inhumanity because of their gender. My goal in this paper is to describe while giving examples; how violence is linked to gender and the three different forms of gendered violence. I will also define symbolic violence and explain how it and sexual violence...
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Hamlet written by Williams Shakespeare is a significant work in British literature. Its setting is in Denmark, it starts when the old king Hamlet died and in the first Act the Ghost of the old king, Hamlet's father appears. He wants to speak to Hamlet because of his murder, and Claudius took his throne. He wants Hamlet to take revenge on his uncle. First, Hamlet struggles whether he can trust this ghost, but he wants to avenge his father's death....
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âThe Outsidersâ is based on a book by S.E. Hinton, and it is set in Tulsa Oklahoma and it is about two rival gangs the âGreasersâ which is the poor, greasy haired kids from the north side of town or the âwrong side of the trackâsâ kind of kids. Then you have the Socials (usually called the socs) from the South side, which are the more privileged and richer group of kids. The two groups had a rivalry going for...
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Fitzgerald uses symbolism in The Great Gatsby to express underlying emotions. The first example of his use of symbolism is when Nick and another guest at Gatsbyâs party are observing the books in Gatsbyâs library. The guest described by Nick as âa stout, middle-aged man, with owl eyed spectaclesâ(Fitzgerald,45) was trying to observe and learn more about Gatsby by looking through his house. While the man looked through Gatsbyâs library, he discovers that surprisingly the books were actual books and...
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Throughout the play âHamletâ, written by William Shakespeare, there are various important themes that are developed among the characters within their respective traits and personalities. However, in the midst of all the chaos and tragedy in the story line, there is one major theme that tends to always stand out in Hamletâs life; death. Over the course of the play, Hamlet becomes death-obsessed. Eventful moments such as his discussion with his fathersâ ghost, his âto be, or not to beâ...
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Throughout The Scarlet Letter, Pearl evolves from a mere portrayal of Hester Prynneâs scandal to the accomplishment of Hesterâs endurance of contempt from their Puritan community. Hester gives birth to Pearl out of wedlock, therefore branding them as unethical and disgraceful. Hester raises impish Pearl all while wearing the scarlet âAâ on her chest as punishment. Pearl constantly reminds Hester of her sin. Multiple times throughout the novel, Pearl is referred to as the human form of the scarlet letter....
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Since the beginning of mankind, humans have craved power and the benefits that come with having it. Throughout history, social classes have been used to categorize how much power and influence people have. Generally, the three most common social classes have been upper class, middle class, and lower class. Oneâs social class was of great significance during the Elizabethan Era, when Shakespeare wrote Othello. At the time, peopleâs social classes were primarily determined by their wealth, skills, and birth (into...
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According to Sarah Banks ( Banks, 2012) Ethics is about what is right and wrong conduct , good and bad qualities of character and the responsibilities attached to relationships. It can be seen in a professional context whereby its linked to professional responsibilities in a work context. The study of the term can be used singularly to refer to the right or wrong norms of human behaviours and also the bad and good character and again refer to qualities and...
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Todayâs criminal justice system is overwhelmingly disproportionate in race in relation to the general population. Minorities out in public are now the majority in the prison systems. What causes this and how can it be changed? Is this the result of discrimination to non-whites, or is it justified? ââŠand justice for allâ. Thatâs what the Pledge of Allegiance states. We all know it, but how true is it really? It seems today that the prison system in America is becoming...
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I've decided to discuss the children's experiences after encountering their parents separation or conflict. Definitely, the topic is related to our group's approved title. This aims to specify what occurrences that the children had faced. In addition, it's for the readers to have empathy and for them to be mindful on how to deal with people who had undergone a painful event. This essay is important for us to have a better understanding regarding those children. The strongest single predictors...
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Introduction In contemporary society, the role of social workers extends far beyond individual case management and into the broader realm of community engagement. Social workers serve as vital connectors within communities, facilitating access to resources, advocating for social justice, and fostering collective well-being. This essay explores the multifaceted roles social workers play in community settings, examining their impact on both individual and collective levels. Through evidence-based practices and real-world examples, the discussion highlights the importance of social workers in addressing...
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Mary Shelleyâs novel Frankenstein combines elements from Gothic literature and romanticism. Using the elements of fear, horror and gloom, Shelley combined these elements with the ideas of nature, beauty and emotions. Authors of this time created symbols of terror that were used during this period which included the wanderer, the vampire, and the seeker in their novels. Mary Shelly being part of this movement created her story Frankenstein to showcase how Frankensteinâs monster is considered a wander. The characteristics of...
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Animal Testing Imagine that you are an animal housed in a laboratory, and from the day you were born, you have been stamped with a number and used as a research subject. Could you fathom having your body tested for the next cure of cancer? Could you envision having your body slaughtered? Throughout history animals have been used in scientific labs: to test for the next cures for certain diseases. Weâve come up with several new ways to find cures,...
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Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, making cannabis illegal nationwide under federal law. This time period was rife with misinformation and fear mongering. Parents were told that their children would be invited to parties and given reefer and that they would be hooked! The problem with the governmentsâ intervention and regulation in cannabis is that it never stopped increasing in those regulations and making punishments harsher. Cannabis is more than just college students getting high and getting the munchies as something...
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Authority gives the right to power, but for power to be used right it must be used in conjunction with justice. One of the main causes for injustice is prejudice. Within the book To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee in 1960, justice is an important theme in which Scout addresses uncomfortable truths about inequality and injustice within her community. She discovers that while the courts can be a likely source of justice, there are countless other ways to...
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In William Shakespeareâs classic tragic play âOthelloâ, published in 1622, the dangers of illusion and deception develops in the play as Iago manipulates his appearances and works to fool Othello who has trouble differentiating between what appears to be true and what really is true. Iago adopts his preferable style of speech to conceive images in charactersâ minds which are distant from reality. Throughout the play, every character views him as an âgenuineâ and âhonorableâ friend, who consistently gives valuable...
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Under U.S. law, human trafficking is defined as a child or adult induced by force, fraud or coercion into performing a commercial sex act or being used for physical labour. Trafficking is a sadistic business in which exploiters, disguised as a kind neighbour or businessman, force young women, children or men to sell themselves for labour and sex. Trafficking is a form of modern slavery, victims may die in the business, or if theyâre a lucky survivor they leave with...
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It is well known that in Australia not all schools experience the same amount of funding and therefore provide the same quality of education as each other. This is true in almost every country on earth however there are a number of reasons why this issue is worse in Australia than it needs to be, and worse than many comparable developed nations. Some children living in Australia have access to some of the best education in the world, but many...
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There are numerous integrity and ethical issues that arise in law enforcement, issues that are unique to the profession; and in order to prevent corruption among the rank and file, and ensure the success of any agency, itâs important that leaders and supervisors be held responsible for their deficiencies. Weaknesses in both recruiting and training are considered to be direct contributors to integrity and ethics issues, however, the major perception is that systematic elements which set the groundwork for corruption...
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The vulnerability of children provides a potential warrant for censorship. Particularly given the development of internet access, both among home owners and educational institutions. Allowing for the risk of innocent children becoming exposed to âinappropriateâ content (Bremer & Rauch 1998). A risk that is amplified through the unknown, given the ambiguous nature of what the internet truly holds. These sentiments of concern have been prevalent among our society since the âmoral panicâ of the 1990s, during which it was a...
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Joseph Conrad and Henry Lawson use environment and setting to challenge the motivations and values of the characters in their texts. Specifically, Conrad uses the philosophical, independent-minded and sceptical character of Marlow to juxtapose the hypocrisy of 1890âs British imperialism in his novella, Heart of Darkness. Conrad typically embellished personal experience in his novels, with a specific interest in inter-cultural communication owing to his history as a multi-lingual refugee. This context heavily informs the tension between Marlowâs character and the...
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Health in our modern society is highly dependent upon occupation, income and wealth which determine socioeconomic position. Higher incomes support access to a wider variety of goods and services that are beneficial to an individualâs health, such as quality food and housing, greater health care options, and activities that promote health. Loss of income through illness, disability or injury can adversely affect individual socioeconomic position and health. The 2012-2013 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health survey (AATSIHS) examined associations...
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Social inequality is the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a society. It is a serious problem and happens everywhere and everyday, but its effects are often not solved. Brave New World and Gattaca are two texts where social inequality affects the world heavily. In both texts, inequality between the society exists but the people within the society doesnât appear to take action upon it as they think either nothing can be changed,...
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Australiaâs what works rehabilitation scheme In recent years, correctional agencies around Australia have been increasingly influenced by what is commonly known as the 'what works' model to offender rehabilitation. This system claims to be more effective in discouraging reoffences. The approach consists of three key principles, the 'risk principle' that suggests offenders most likely to re-offend should receive the most intensive rehabilitation. More intensive programs are offered to those assessed high risk. The âneeds principleâ aim to change the needs...
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The work is concerned to set forth the miserable conditions of man, his weakness, pride, and vanity, his unmeasurable desires, the prevalency oh his passions, the corruption of reason. -Swift during a sermon. Gulliver in his travels through the four books gains a lot of new experiences and perspective on life and his way of seeing the world. Swift has used the element of these adventures to criticize England in the eighteenth century and humankind in general. It seems at...
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âPrejudice is the child of ignoranceâ (William Hazlitt). In her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee describes Maycomb, the town the story takes place in, where white people are prejudiced in all ways possible. Although everyone in Maycomb is prejudiced and rude towards black people, Harper Lee tries to show the reader the light by showing how the people in the Maycomb county slowly turn away from prejudiced decisions. In her book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee utilizes...
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Lying can be a noun and an adjective. As a noun lying is defined as the telling of lies, or false statements, untruthfulness. When lying is an adjective it is the telling or containing lies; deliberately untruthful; deceitful; false (Lying). Words that relate to this would be misleading, two faced, unreliable, fibbing, and mendacious. There are also multiple kinds of lying, perjury, minimization, exaggeration, white lies, fabrication, denial, omission, and restructuring. Every one of us lies every few minutes, lying...
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain shows Hucks maturity by his journey with Jim, he builds emotions and grows up. Huck is a teenage boy that is followed throughout the book maturing with his adventure with Jim down the Mississippi River, he has an unrealistic imagination that is ongoing, meeting Jim and running away from reality, and lying to multiple people along his journey. In the beginning of the book Huck and Tom Sawyer came up with the...
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If for the white establishment in the United States, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King were as different as 'oil and water', they were respected leaders in the black community. While they fought each other politically and advocated different forms of struggle, their goal was the same: the liberation of the black man. The United States commemorates this Saturday the fiftieth anniversary of the disappearance of Malcolm X, who was murdered on February 21, 1965. This brutal death was experienced...
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Introduction This essay concerns what degree of power judges should possess to change law. Essentially where on the spectrum between pure Declaratory Theory and condoned aggressive judicial activism lies the best balance between stability and modernisation. I argue judges should possess the power to alter precedent and form new statute interpretations but restricted to incremental steps only, halting the modern trend toward the excesses of judicial activism . In effect I argue for the contemporary jurisprudential state. Section II details...
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