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Groups In Society
Number of Words: 1750 / Number of Pages: 7
... reports made by individuals within minority groups. The third section will outline findings of research, suggesting that the distinction between social and personal identity has become central to theorising about the self.
1: Part One.
that promote minority viewpoints are generally displaced by the majority as social out-groups or as deviant individuals. Their views are, at best rejected (as not important), and are often ridiculed or trivialised in an attempt to discredit them (for example, the treatment of gays and/or feminists). Research confirms that minorities exert more influence ...
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Animal Rights
Number of Words: 1337 / Number of Pages: 5
... long as proper care is taken of them. As for more controversial issue
like animal research and experimentation my views vary. A few years ago I felt
that any research or experimentation on animals was inhumane and unjust. However
after maturing and becoming more aware of the world, I now feel as though there
are definite ‘goods’ that come from animal research that can not come from doing
tests on humans. This view is by no means one sided. I also feel that there are
some things being done to animals that just should not happen, such as the
testing of cosmetics. In other areas of animal rights like diss ...
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Feminist Backlash: The Unconscious Undermining Of Genuine Equality
Number of Words: 2588 / Number of Pages: 10
... Somewhere between then and now, feminist groups turned their agenda
to issues that offended many Americans. They crossed the line of personal
and moral decisions and made ridiculous accusations toward men. The first
feminists were necessary. Modern feminists have lost touch with American
women and “unconsciously undermined genuine equality”. It is no wonder
why men and women try to distance themselves from feminism.
Long before Europeans came to the “new land” with their Judeo-
Christian ideology, patriarchy was the exception not the norm. Women,
their bodies, and ability to give birth and ...
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Only Those With No Hope Take Drugs
Number of Words: 318 / Number of Pages: 2
... job,
and family pressures may lead people to seek relief in drugs.
When people do not know how to handle their stress and depressions
properly, they seek for ways that can solve, at least lessen their pains. Using
drugs is certainly one method to reduce pressures and stress when there is no
help coming from others. Because drug causes temporarily delusion of what a
person sees, hears, and smells, he or she might feel a sense of invulnerability.
It will make anyone from hell to heaven. On the other hand, there are many
ways, other than using drugs, that can help to solve one's problems. T ...
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The Nature And Scope Of School Violence State And Local Perspective
Number of Words: 950 / Number of Pages: 4
... which includes questions about weapon carrying, physical fighting, and victimization on school property, is administered to students in grades 9-12. States that conduct the YRBS benefit from having information about their students' health risk behaviors to use in planning and monitoring programs.
YRBS data are collected every two years. In 1997, 12 States did not conduct the survey. CDC provides technical assistance to States interested in conducting the YRBS. States that want assistance should contact CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health at 770-488-3259. More information about the YRBS may ...
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Communism East Europe
Number of Words: 6030 / Number of Pages: 22
... The state owns and controls all
enterprises and property. The state is run by one leading elite. The
Soviet model of communism was based on these ideals. All opposition
parties were banned although parties who were sympathetic to communism
and who shared the communist ideals were allowed. All power was
concentrated into the hands of the Communist party. Free press and civil
liberties were suppressed. Censorship and propaganda were widely used.
There was state ownership of the economy. No private enterprise was
allowed. There was a collectivisation of agriculture. The Communist Party
invaded and c ...
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Gender Differences
Number of Words: 1326 / Number of Pages: 5
... it comes to seeing other males
bigger or stronger than myself, that I don't feel too much pressure of
trying to look better than them. I am rather more concerned of my own
health and ways to improve it. I was really surprised when they told me
that other girls are the ones who usually criticize or pressure them.
When I was aware of this, I did notice, at times, while walking around
casually with my girl friends, when they weren't looking appropriate,
would get stares, hisses or comments from other females. I was even
surprised when I heard my girlfriends talking about other girls right in
front of ...
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Civil Liberties
Number of Words: 737 / Number of Pages: 3
... monetary costs of covering appeals. The courts have throughout the years given new interpretations to old documents based on changes in society. After giving much thought, I have determined that based on current ideology regarding the poor, the State must provide assistance to those who do not have enough money for a required transcript. Over the past century, our government has created programs that provide benefits such as food stamps and welfare for those unable to pay on their own for food and basic needs. Justice Warren ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the since the states have take ...
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How To Communicate In A Relatioship
Number of Words: 822 / Number of Pages: 3
... Always present thoughts and ideas as clearly as
possible.
Sarcasm is often a pitfall for communication. When a person states an
idea one way but means it in a totally different way, it is no wonder that he or
she will be misunderstood. With just a slight change in the tone of voice, which
many times may go unnoticed, the sarcasm might lose its' humorous connotations
and accidentally become hurtful.
This is also true with facial expressions. They can be misinterpreted
and then become a stumbling block for the rest of the conversation. When
talking with your partner keep in mind that 75% of what ...
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Marriage Relationships
Number of Words: 434 / Number of Pages: 2
... So once our respective careers were
settled upon we could then plan when we would have children. However,
until we did decide to have children we agreed that contraception would be
used.
The discussion we had on which topics which couples should agree upon
was filled with lots of disagreements. We agreed that couples should agree
on topics such as issues concerning the children, and major career
decisions. We began to disagree on the issues of finances and the
distribution of housework. I felt that I should handle all the money as
well as do my share of the housework. Laura however, felt t ...
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