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Community, Identity and Stability in Brave New WorldA paradox is "a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth" ("Paradox"). In the first line that occurs in Brave New World, the reader learns about the tri-partite pillars upon which the World State supposedly is built; "Community, Identity, Stability." The method by which these three qualities are achieved and maintained, however, seem completely paradoxical in Brave New World. Community is understood as a group of diverse people, whilst in the World State, people are manufactured essentially to be classified in one of the five caste systems. Identity is understood to be a highly individual, however, the caste system prevents anything by conformity and uniformity. It is through these that stability is achieved. Or is it? Although the World State is immensely controlled, it could be debated that it is anything but stable. In a society where the people have no individual rights and not being a |
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Globalization and World GeographyIntroduction The fundamental reason for colonization is to take the assets, both nature and human, of the possessed regions to upgrade and fortify the vanquishers. After the sixteenth century, different realms were colonizing countries and domains everywhere throughout the world. The Spanish, Portuguese, French, British and Japanese utilized their military force and the created innovation to extend their domains and searching for more regions. The time of imperialism had at long last over. Then again, life of numerous individuals in the colonized nations had fundamentally changed and influenced by the colonizers in both great and awful ways. The general impact of colonization was restricted development propensities and familiarity with province ascend in the realms of different domains. Urban Enlargement Urban capabilities are being spread above larger and larger geographic locations in major cities of the world so the traditional variation between urban & rural areas has become incre |
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Language Concepts and IdeologiesLanguage ideology sometimes simply referred simply as linguistic ideology is a conception majorly applied in the field of cross-cultural studies, sociolinguistics and anthropology to typify any form of feelings. These feelings concerns language as applied under social phenomenon. When these language ideologies are explored and recognised, they expose various intersections between speaker's beliefs on language and cultural and social systems under which these speakers are accustomed to. This is by for instance, showing how such beliefs are rooted and informed in these systems. By so doing, language or linguistic ideologies links both the explicit and the implicit assumptions of individuals regarding the general language or a particular language to their political, economic interest as well as the social experience. To this end, this essay endeavours to explore some of the issues of language in the linguistic literature such as the intersection between language and society, education, po |
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Extremist Attacks - Never ForgetThe attacks made against Hiroshima and the World Trade Center is a no doubt unforgettable memory. Both events resulted in a terrorist attack, countless deaths, a statement for the killings and usage of destruction. There are many similarities between the two events, but there are also several differences. Hiroshima and Nagasaki attack was committed by the United States. This attack was a statement made by Colonel Tibbets as the U.S. believed this would make the Japanese easily surrender and to end WWII. With the World Trade Center, the extremist committed this attack and the statement was to start war with the United States. Both attacks were committed to make a statement for war, but it's a statement that the Countries will never forget. Hiroshima devastation occurred on August 6, 1945 at 8:15am. This was towards the end of World War II. The mass destruction caused over 100,000 deaths and over 100,000 more who were injured. Though the act involving World Trade Center did not have as much casua |
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Providing Better Health with Childhood VaccinationsModern medicine not only has the capability to treat and cure many diseases, but it can prevent many diseases from occurring. In this day and age, it is so easy to take healthy children and advanced medicine for granted, but without proper and widespread childhood vaccinations the public health of children, as well as adults, can be greatly compromised. In order to protect society from disease, it is imperative that parents provide their children with, potentially life-saving, vaccines. With multi-drug resistant infections, or 'superbugs', on the rise, vaccines are among the most powerful preventative treatment against disease. It is also important that parents understand vaccine mechanics so that they can understand the risks as well as the powerful benefits of childhood vaccines. Ultimately, childhood vaccinations are curtail for good public health and they are well worth the miniscule risks involved. In order to understand and appreciate the importance of vaccines and immunization, |
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My Brother's DeathIn August of last year, I lost my youngest brother. I will never forget the sound of my dad's voice the night that I got the call. I was in shock when I heard the upsetting news, almost as if I was in a permanent daze. He was so sad and gloomy as he told me that my brother had died from a minor incident while playing basketball. I don't feel I've ever actually grieved or acknowledged his death until now. I had just moved down here in August and only a few weeks after my move, I had received the news. My brother was already gone and there was nothing that I could do to prevent it or stop it from happening. He was the one that I had the strongest bond with out of all my brothers. I am not saying that I chose him over any of my other brothers, just that our bond was different. We always us |
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Love and Loyalty in HamletLoyalty, a noun meaning "the quality of being loyal toward someone or something, a strong feeling of support or allegiance, or faithfulness to one's cause, ideal, or government." In its purest form, loyalty is merely the adherence, or the duty one human being has to another. First off, what exactly is loyalty? Is it be keeping a secret even if it's potentially harmful with the possibility of destroying someone or something? Is loyalty listening to the power in authority? What if that influence gives an order that clashes with your moral code, testing the boundaries of your conscience? What then? Would you make up excuses to keep yourself in the light, to remain blameless? But...what if there was no loyalty in the first place? Who would be held responsible then? True loyalty is shown through Horatio's friendship with Hamlet. Indeed, throughout the en |
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Article Analysis on Contaminated Water in BangladeshThe topic to be examined and analyzed is concerns the contamination of the public drinking water in Bangladesh with alarmingly high levels of arsenic, a chemical that can cause a number of problems in its population, both subtle and obvious. Furthermore, the article also examines some of the specific negative effects that arsenic can have on the population, and why allowing the contamination of water in Bangladesh could have dire repercussions for the citizens of Bangladesh. The article cites some of the health effects of arsenic poisoning, stating that effects of arsenic poisoning are slow to arise, but can be deadly (Rahman, 2002). These symptoms include things like moderate to severe skin lesions (including keratosis and hyperpigmentation), as well as the ability to cause cancer, in many cases (Rahman, 2002). These two symptoms represent the most prominent threats when dealing with arsenic, although the study also cites rising mortality rates, likely at least partially attributab |
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The Civil War and American ReconstructionThe Civil War made a huge impact on the United States as a whole. It politically affected both the North and the South. The overall destruction of the war lead to the reconstruction of the nation, mainly the south in particular. The government implemented federal authority which they called Martial Law. All of this leading to the advancements for women and minorities who were previously perceived as lower than white males. The North was clearly dominated by the Republican Party with the exception of Johnson when Lincoln was assassinated. Their views most certainly were in contrast to those of the South which was one of the real causes of the war. So as the war progressed on the party made many moves in the advancement of the country. Countless acts were passed, the most notab |
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Gender Roles and Fitting the MoldWhether we like it or not, we are heavily influenced by culture, its gender roles and the media. Starting at a young age, children learn how they're supposed to look and act through simple things like the toys they play with. As they grow older, they take on new influences like TV or magazines and look up to the seemingly perfect people they see in the movies or strutting the runway. Not everyone succumbs to social pressures to look a certain way, but for those who do, struggle to do so because they're striving to meet a false sense of perfection developed by the media and culture. Many women and men become insecure about their bodies, making them feel that they need to change themselves, mostly through potentially harmful approaches in order to fit the mold that has been pushed on them. Gender roles differ in each culture and it gives people a norm on how they are supposed to look or act based on their gender. In their article, Gender Roles, Amanda Ryan and Sadie Hoxmeier explains th |
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Anthropology Fieldwork PaperImagine having to learn from an entire new culture and be in someone else's shoes? Many Ethnographers are rejected from the communities hundreds of times. It takes time and dedication in order to construct a bridge of trust between these two different cultures. Malinowski and Abu-Lughod face many obstacles in their fieldwork as they try to fit in a new culture. These two anthropologists use distinctive methods in order to approach their new surrounding sufficiently. As they discuss the various attempts to gain trust from their research site, these anthropologist obtain a different point of view on how to grasp a new culture. As they present themselves toward an unfamiliar environment, these two anthropologist achieve similarly the same data, but approach their sites differently. Given Malinowski's background knowledge in science, it helps him grab an understanding of how the natives go about in their daily lives. He walked on new territory, oversaw new cultures, observed religious ri |
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The Life and Death of Détente: Nixon, Carter, and Reagan, 1968-1988 The Life and Death of Détente: Nixon, Carter, and Reagan, 1968-1988 "If we can learn to live together on these issues and work together and negotiate on these we may change the world. In the end, what it has to do with is the survival of the United States and with it, the chance of survival of civilization." -R. Nixon "I don't see why we need some fancy French word in dealing with the Russians; we already have a word for it- Cold War." --Golda Meir By 1972, the Soviet Union had built an arsenal of 1,500 intercontinental nuclear missiles capable of reaching every state within the contiguous United States, and they were producing as many as 250 more each year (Reeves, 486). The United States possessed 1,054 ICBM's, and with submarine launching systems, were capable of detonating nuclear warheads any place on the planet. Humanity had reached its most destructive potential since the dawn of civilization. The ensuing chess match |
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Alexander the Great and the Policy of FusionYou've all heard of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon and Persia. You've heard of his stunning victories against the barbarians in the east. But did Alexander think of them as barbarians or equal to his Macedonians? Was he out to extend his empire and culture and customs or merge with the mysterious and strange Persia? Perhaps his campaign was not simply conquer and command, we see, when Alexander introduced his "Policy of Fusion." With the help of Plutarch, Diodorus and Arrian, we've sorted out the truth to find out what this strange idea is all about. So what exactly is this "Policy of Fusion?" Well, it seems like Alexander did not, after all, want to simply smash the Persian Empire but make it and its people part of his own – he wanted Persians to be equal to Macedonians. He introduced this idea in several ways, for example, he has shunned some of the traditional Macedonian dress to wear a half-and-half outfit of mixed Macedonian and Persian. "I ad |
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In Defense of DesdemonaIn Act II, Scene I of Shakespeare's Othello, Iago voices his strong misogynistic opinion towards women-that every woman is the same, shrewd monster whether pretty, ugly, smart, or dumb; and that only when women are obedient and submissive, they are worth praise. Iago's misogynistic view on the opposite gender is commonly used to turn women into monstrous beings and is portrayed in the theses of Jeffrey Jerome Cohen's, Monster Culture (Seven Theses). Women are perceived as monstrous because of the widespread patriarchal and misogynistic borders that have been erected throughout history. This historical culture has been constructed and followed for thousands of years, which has lead to the generalized and crippling social norms established and policed by white males in order to maintain a patriarchal society. When a woman like Desdemona threatens to disrupt these strict social boundaries through an interracial marriage and general outspokenness, a white male such as Iago feels threatened |
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An Artist's Self-PerformanceWhat is so important about lines? People often dismiss the significance of lines in artwork simply because there are supposed to be lines in every artwork. However, it is for this very reason that lines can be argued to be the most important aspect in a piece of art; they are the basis and core of the artwork. Lines can be used to determine the message of the artist in his or her piece and at the same time lines can also be used to trigger emotional responses from the viewer. By having a reaction to a piece of artwork the viewer is able to connect and relate with the artist on a deeper level than just a visual stimulus. Hung Liu, a Chinese-born American contemporary artist, is famous for her interpretations of lines in the world of art. Hung Liu was born in 1948, Changchun China. At the age of 18 she started working as a peasant in the fields for four years during Mao's Cultural Revolution. It was there that she learned the ways of the working class. Shortly after, Liu returned to Be |
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The Kite Runner and Lord of the FliesWhy read two books with similar plot lines? The Kite Runner and Lord of the Flies are similar books, based in different time periods, however, both of these books were written in the time of war which makes it easy to compare them. The characters in The Kite Runner and Lord of the Flies get sent away from their homes for safety, but in The Kite Runner, the character returns home and in Lord of the Flies, the characters try finding a way to return home. These books contradict themselves in a way that makes it easy to understand. The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini and Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding are similar books, yet different. They seem like the same book when comparing the themes of determination, guilt and brotherhood, but they also have many differences between them, which made it interesting to read both, Hosseini and Golding both show the way a character acts determined in their books. In The Kite Runner, Hosseini demonstrates determination by having Am |
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Philosophy of EducationIn Education, I feel that each and every child should be considered as a unique individual. Children need secure, stimulating and caring atmospheres so that may grow maturely, intellectually, physically and socially. This is one of the main reasons I have chosen to become a teacher. Employers usually search for certain skills, qualities, talents in characteristics when looking for potential teachers and I feel that I possess many. I am a very organized individual; I have a lot of patience and experience in dealing with fast paced and stressful environments. I have a true passion for teaching and children, early childhood education allows me to channel back to my childhood and make children excited about education. I have a work ethic that does not quit and a strong willingness to reflect. With that being said, I have a true understanding of being able to ask myself why things went the way that they did, both on good days and bad days. The purpose of developing an educational phil |
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John Stuart Mills and UtilitarianismAccording to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to act rightly or be good? Mill states how people are inclined to act rather than how they should act. He states in his essay written in 1861, Utilitarianism, "actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure and the absence of pain; by unhappiness, pain and the privation of pleasure." Mill proves by this statement that we act in a certain way because of the greatest happiness principle; however, I am not convinced that is the way that people should act or the best way to live a moral life. Mill believes that people act the way that they do for the sake of happiness. It is e |
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Journal Entries of Percy JacksonDear Journal, Greetings, I am Percy Jackson. I'm in the sixth grade and I am dyslexic. I simply had the craziest a great time in the course of recent weeks and even now I can't trust it happened! Everything began off at Yancy when Mrs. Dodds assaulted me after she changed into a Fury. I was stunned about what happen since I didn't generally like Mrs. Dodds regardless, its humorous that I really needed to SLAY her! Exactly when I thought things could get any more abnormal Mr. Brunner tossed me an enchantment pen! "Simply a pen?" I thought to myself until I understood this was not. Afterwards I asked Mr. Brunner and Grover where Mrs. Dodds was however they both said there was no Mrs. Dodds at school. At that point I caught them discussing how I was getting to be suspicious and expected to go. After the school year was over, Grover offered to escort me home. He began to act truly unusual and looking truly on edge and terrified after we saw practically three women as an afterthought of th |
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Tattoos and Body ModificationsUltimately, tattoos and piercings evoke negative feelings and thoughts for those who have been shaped to believe that tattoos and piercings are associated with undesirable things such as gangs, crimes, and low lives; When in reality tattoos and piercings have been apart of culture and societies for centuries. The concept isn't new, it has just taken on a different meaning to those who have taken a liking to them now. Many believe that those who acquire body modifications have just given into peer pressure whilst trying to fit into what is becoming a social norm; However, though I am not saying it doesn't happen, I do not believe this to be true. People all around the world get body modifications not to fit in, but to show who they are on this inside. I have seen many beautiful pieces of art in my time, and not all of those involve or need, a white canvas to be portrayed. The cliche saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover." , precisely applies to the situation at hand. You |
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The Marijuana ControversyWith the recent increase in marijuana smokers there are questions of when one of the most common recreational activities will be legalized. Studies show that those who smoke marijuana are less likely to develop precancerous cells, compared to those who smoke cigarettes, are less likely to die due to overdose, compared to an overconsumption of prescription drugs, and there are less marijuana related deaths compared to alcohol. Even with these known facts marijuana is illegal and cigarettes and alcohol aren't. Isn't that backwards? Marijuana should be legalized because there are no known detrimental side effects, there is likely that one would overdose, and there are no reported marijuana related deaths. Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. Cigarettes a |
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Narrative Essay - Seashells and FamilyWhen I lived with all of my family members as a child, we used to live near Dadaepo beach in a big port city called Busan, South Korea. Our house was so close to the beach that we could actually see what people were doing on the beach. Glowing sunrays reflected on the waves, people surfing and tanning, and giggles of little children. Among all these things I remember about the wonderful place I lived in, seashells are the core, spatial elements of my childhood memories with no doubt. According to the scientific definition, a seashell is "the calcareous shell of a marine mollusk or similar marine organism." When people are asked to think of seashells, they come up with pastel-pink-colored cones with spirals where crabs take a rest. Seashells, however, mean more than just a passing crab's home to me. As mentioned earlier, because my family lived close to the beach, we often took a walk there and had some family "quality time." Enticed by the sparkles of the seashells, my sisters and I collected the prettiest seashells as we could. |
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Narrative Essay - Seashells and FamilyWhen I lived with all of my family members as a child, we used to live near Dadaepo beach in a big port city called Busan, South Korea. Our house was so close to the beach that we could actually see what people were doing on the beach. Glowing sunrays reflected on the waves, people surfing and tanning, and giggles of little children. Among all these things I remember about the wonderful place I lived in, seashells are the core, spatial elements of my childhood memories with no doubt. According to the scientific definition, a seashell is "the calcareous shell of a marine mollusk or similar marine organism." When people are asked to think of seashells, they come up with pastel-pink-colored cones with spirals where crabs take a rest. Seashells, however, mean more than just a passing crab's home to me. As mentioned earlier, because my family lived close to the beach, we often took a walk there and had some family "quality time." Enticed by the sparkles of the seashells, my sisters and I collected the prettiest seashells as we could. |
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Narrative Essay - Seashells and FamilyWhen I lived with all of my family members as a child, we used to live near Dadaepo beach in a big port city called Busan, South Korea. Our house was so close to the beach that we could actually see what people were doing on the beach. Glowing sunrays reflected on the waves, people surfing and tanning, and giggles of little children. Among all these things I remember about the wonderful place I lived in, seashells are the core, spatial elements of my childhood memories with no doubt. According to the scientific definition, a seashell is "the calcareous shell of a marine mollusk or similar marine organism." When people are asked to think of seashells, they come up with pastel-pink-colored cones with spirals where crabs take a rest. Seashells, however, mean more than just a passing crab's home to me. As mentioned earlier, because my family lived close to the beach, we often took a walk there and had some family "quality time." Enticed by the sparkles of the seashells, my sisters and I collected the prettiest seashells as we could. |
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Personal Reflections on Three Works of LiteraturePeople are who they are not from their experiences, although that plays a major role, but for their pride. This reflection paper requires that I choose three books that I've read at St. John the Baptist. These books should have some significance in my life or cause me to reflect on a certain time or emotion in my own life. Out of my three selections, the book that reflects mostly on my life and personal emotions is Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer. This book is both an extreme and powerful teller of pride and many other emotional human feelings. I could see myself as the type of person that the main character developed into during his journey. I feel as if I don't do things my way and how I planned it out, my plan for a task is essentially ruined. The quote "No, I want to hitch North, flying would be cheating, it would wreck the whole trip" comes to mind because just like Alexander Supertramp (main character), I want things to be done my way. I want to take a fair path, not cho |
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