This is my personal journey towards dismantling my conceptualized understanding of being a privileged knower into accepting that I am a complete foreigner. Throughout this learning journey, I have uncovered weeds that would impact my anti-oppressive journey path. I will integrate the “Just Practice Framework” principals of “meaning, context, power, history, and possibility” that will … Read more
Fighting for Gay Adoption Rights Homosexuality is becoming more and more accepted and integrated into today’s society, however, when it comes to homosexuals establishing families, there is usually a problem. In most states, homosexuals can adopt children like any other married or single adult. There are a lot of arguments to this topic, some people … Read more
Task 3 “The Social Model was devised by disabled people to explain the barrier to equality which they experience” (Children in Wales) Social model is a more acceptable model as it states that society is the problem rather than the person’s impairment an example is if a building doesn’t have a ramp the social model … Read more
In Antarctica it can get as cold as -50°C this is because the sun is aimed at a shallow angle towards Antarctica this means that there is not a lot of sunlight that hits Antarctica, the sun that does hit Antarctica is either reflected off the shiny white ice and the heat energy is sent … Read more
Authoritarianism can be a favorable system of government because it is more efficient that even parliamentary democracy, and extremely stable when implemented correctly. Unfortunately this is a slippery slope: while the country has stability it needs to retain its stability, and the only way one can do that is by hampering free speech and free … Read more
World War II left Europe devastated. The Nazi tyranny, unstoppable in its surge of power, left Europe ruined and put many countries in a state of bankruptcy. In the “King’s Speech” by King George VI, he seeks to commemorate all those who lost their lives fighting for their country’s freedom and to mark a new … Read more
The Blame Game Teen angst is known across the world as just something that most teens have at some point or another. Both boys and girls go through a rebellion stage, but they tend to differ slightly based on time, place, and of course the people around them. It is the time of change, a … Read more
Studied guinea pig’s immune response which produces a very robust T cell response, like humans, against intracellular pathogens. My duties were to develop guinea pig reagents, which are lacking, to do molecular immunological studies in the guinea pig animal model in pre-clinical vaccine development. Performed early development work on vaccines to Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis, … Read more
There is no doubt that Kino’s majestic pearl symbolizes and portrays different ideas and feelings throughout John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Kino dives for the pearl and sees it as a symbol of hope and a bright future. However, with the ironic ending of the novel, it is easy to conclude that Kino and Juana feel … Read more
One thing to remember is that, as the laws are currently written (both federal and state), sending nude pictures of minors is defined as either child pornography or sexual exploitation of a minor. Which, of course, leads to absurdities like that case in North Carolina (wasn’t it? ) wherein two teenagers are charged as adults … Read more
In William Blake’s work, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, there is a smaller poem within lasting only 28 lines, but still somehow managed to make a global impression; this work is called The Little Black Boy. This poem made an impact in a variety of ways, some of which being its contribution to the … Read more
Being involved in a car accident is the ultimate consequence of texting while driving. It has not only started to take over our country over the past couple of years, but also has become the most common leading factor for car accidents around the world. In fact, over three thousand people are killed every single … Read more
Some people have a type or different types of health implications that stop them from consuming certain foods, some examples of different health factors are diabetes mellitus, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease and food allergies. As some people need to avoid certain foods they will have a different diet than others, in order … Read more
Leo Tolstoy was born in Russia to an aristocratic family at a large estate known as Yasnaya Polyana. Nobility in his blood, Tolstoy grew up with unlimited resources. He knew of what it was like to have an over indulgence of unnecessary luxuries. This background is what made him perfectly fit to write a novel … Read more
Audit Methods: the ten criteria are: 1. Foundation which is the essential area that the company stands on, so it is important to look at the leadership and also to make sure that there is accountability in place, by doing this it helps to make sure that the entire company is on the same page … Read more
1. Describe some of the reasons that scientists are trying to produce cultured meat. Do you think that these are valid concerns? Why or why not? As the articles mention and explain, “The meat industry is a huge contributor to humanity’s environmental footprint, accounting for some 18% of our total greenhouse gas emissions. And that … Read more
Frederick Douglass’s autobiography is quite interesting. It touches many readers’ heart deeply to learn about slavery and I am not an exception. I learn a lot about slavery through Douglass’s story. To further understand the slave and slavery system, as a reader, I need to study his whole life since he was born as a … Read more
In our society, many Americans face one or more health problems caused by how one cares for their body. There are various ways to mistreat your body: one might consume too much sugar, one might consume too much sodium, or one might eat at fast food restaurants every day. However, these are also reasons why … Read more
b. Group/ pg. 100: People who interact with one another and who believe that what they have in common is significant; also called a social group. The way the definition group is portrayed in The Real Slumdogs to me is the groups that work together to rag pick. They are groups of men and women … Read more
Main Question Post: Week 9 Discussion – Case Study # 2 Patient Initials: T. M. Age: 47 Gender: Female SUBJECTIVE DATA: Chief Complaint (CC): Complaint of pain to the right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. History of Present Illness (HPI): T. M … Read more
Throughout time great examples of art have been made by human kind, however very few have been made by women. There is an evident in the art world, never the less, the last century has seen an increase in women in the arts in America and the world. The largest section of the arts that … Read more
At the age of 18 this Forgotten Girl moved away and went to Idaho State University. I couldn’t believe my life was happening the way I never would have imagined was possible, even though the weather was freezing beyond what I had planned for since it was January, but each time I stepped out into … Read more
When initially starting college, I knew nothing of it as I came from an underprivileged family who not once had ever entertained the notion of attending college. Coming from a Hispanic family, the expectations were to get married and be a good a housewife; however, I decided on my own to explore college, even if … Read more
In the early ages of video gaming, males were predominantly targeted by game companies, which resulted in games that were designed for mostly heterosexual males (indie games were created and variations of mainstream games, but they were not profound and didn’t become well known). Within the past decade, this stereotypical idea has diminished, and females … Read more
Suppose there will be a sea battle at a certain point in the future or there will not be a sea battle at that point in the future. Only one of those propositions can be true and the other one is therefore false. Whichever happens to be true, will always be true that it will … Read more
The Subjective Meaningful Life “What do we want when we want a meaningful life? What is it that makes some lives meaningful, others less so? ” (pg. 1). These are questions we all ask ourselves at some point or another during our lives. We spend the majority of our lives aspiring to achieve a meaningful … Read more
In our day to day activities, we are surrounded by science. In our lives, science plays an extreme role. DNA is the abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic acid. It is present in all organisms, whether it is a bacteria, bird or mammal. DNA is a long molecule that carries a particular genetic data; it is located in … Read more
As a teenager, Maya Angelou was driven to succeed in all aspects of her life which began with her move to San Francisco after winning a scholarship at San Francisco’s Labor School in 1942 (Wagner-Martin, 12). Later in her life at the age of 16, Angelou decided that she wanted to become a streetcar conductor. … Read more
The Effect of Victorian Gender Roles on Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen was first performed in the 1890’s. Most critics did not receive it well because many of them felt that no such woman existed. Oswald Crawford, a critic for the England’s Fortnightly Review, shared the opinions of many at the time. He … Read more
“You’d bet not never tell nobody but God. It’d kill your mammy” (Walker 1). These are the first words written in the novel which embody the struggle that the main character, Celie, withholds throughout the novel in trying to differentiate her surroundings as good or evil. At this instance, Celie had been raped by her … Read more
The nature of warfare changed completely on August 26, 1914 when Lieut. It was on that glorious day Hubert Dunsterville Harvey-Kelly became the first pilot to down an aircraft in aerial combat. Lieut. Harvey-Kelly had spotted a German Taube below him , he dove on the lone craft armed only with a pistol. The art … Read more
J. S. Mill and Immanuel Kant each believe that there is only one clear option when faced with a predicament that could cause suffering to other individuals, although what they believe to be morally right is not what you would immediately think to be morally right. According to these philosophers, there are occasionally situations where … Read more
The value in child beauty pageants is extremely difficult to find, partly because it doesn’t exist. The industry is responsible for confidence issues in millions of participants that can’t seem to win the ‘Grand Supreme Title’ or the “Prettiest Smile Award. ‘ As quoted by Andrews, “experts see a clear association between these types of … Read more
In terms of movies, in my opinion, The Soloist is a pretty accurate depiction of what schizophrenia looks like. Most movies tend to overexaggerate symptoms of schizophrenia, or they make it seems like the character just develops schizophrenia overnight, but this movie did not do that. From a clinical standpoint, The Soloist is one of … Read more
The magnitude of food waste is a pressing problem, which causes harm to the economy and the environment. In the United States, nearly 40% of food gets thrown away. This is primarily due to the ignorance of the consumers and the distributors with regards to food waste. Consumers should be mindful about the amount and … Read more
Aristotle and Thomas Hobbes were two of the most influential philosophers of all time. Aristotle was a Greek Philosopher who was a student of Plato in the 300 B. C. Thomas Hobbes was an English Philosopher in the 16th century who focused mostly on morality and politics. While both of these philosophers studied many other … Read more
Nursing Implications For individuals that are in the pre listing stage of liver transplants one main aspect to address is educating the patient and the family. One of the main nursing interventions is teaching patients and their family the importance of abstinence from both alcohol and tobacco if it is used. The continued use of … Read more
Literature and philosophy are often intricately entangled with one another to influence a written piece of work. In the years following the Second World War, the works of European philosophers despite doctrinal differences, shared the belief that philosophy begins with the human being, also known as existentialism. Existentialism claimed a significant presence within the literature … Read more
The production of The Elephant Man was absolutely breathtaking. It could be easily inferred that everyone involved put their very heart and souls into bringing this play to life. It truly was a phenomenon, probably never to be replicated ever again. No matter how many weekends the show continues. Indeed, going into the play, I … Read more
Tasks, like taking a bath or brushing your teeth, are commonplace for those who live a fairly mainstream life. Those who have disabilities, however, live in a decidedly different reality. Everyday responsibilities for life become a strenuous burden on those who live with disabilities, even borderline impossible in some situations. A common illustration would be … Read more
Analysis: Read over your handout on How to Analyse an Essay and create point form notes to demonstrate your analysis of the essay. Please submit these notes along with your answers to the following questions. Answer each question using complete sentences. Use specific evidence from the essay to support your answers. Activate prior knowledge Title: … Read more
A Covergirl advertisement showing their newest product, “Clean Matte BB Cream “for oily skin, endorsed by Zendaya. The advertisement implies a negative message to their viewers that oily skin is a problem and needs to be corrected by the product. By using celebrity endorsement, focusing on the text and writing, and sending a contradictory message, … Read more
Compare and Contrast Essay Art History Professor Sarah Hollenberg Frida Khalo once said “I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration. ” Unlike Khalo, Madame de Pompadour who was not an artist followed … Read more
The year 2008 was one of the most difficult one of my life emotionally. On March 4th 2008 my Grandpa died of pneumonia. This is the first time in my life that someone close to me had died. I was in 7th grade at the time. I remember how everyone in my family was saddened … Read more
Throughout this course, and through my own personal experiences as well, I have come to understand that there are incredible nuances and difficulties when it comes to navigating the world of public assistance. While, in its essence, it’s a service designed to make the lives and experiences of the less fortunate much easier, it often … Read more
Being born White in the United States of America provides its own advantages that many other races do not get. There have been clashes between races in America since the beginning it was founded. Whites colonized and took America away from the natives which made them superior to all other races. There are many advantages … Read more
I think you will agree that positive affirmations are a powerful method to use to start manifesting what you want in your life. So why don’t they work? Well, most mainstream sources leave out the most important key to making affirmations work. That key is inner resistance and here I will discuss why positive affirmations … Read more
Rawls then introduces the concept of the difference principle, and connects it with democratic equality. Rawls explains that the theory behind the difference principle is that distributions in society are primarily based upon “social contingencies” and “natural fortunes. ” Rawls indicates that, determining the distribution of goods, viz. , wealth and income, is morally arbitrary. … Read more
1. When the Airman Program was eliminated, the Coast Guard lost the ability to provide hands-on training to personnel entering aviation ratings. Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) does not have the resources required to properly prepare members for work in the field. Aviation Class A school graduates are reporting to their next units without the … Read more
Prior to the revolution, Mexico’s economic conditions were in disarray. As a result of the Wars of Independence and the widespread fighting that occurred in Mexico, several industries were damaged and experienced decreased production levels. The gold and silver mines, which were previously upheld by the Spaniards, had flooded and produced two-thirds less than times … Read more