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Stereotyping And Racism
Number of Words: 480 / Number of Pages: 2
... that leads to physical and psychological violence. Racists can be any color: white, black, brown, red or yellow. A white racist thinks all blacks are alike, while a black racist thinks all Hispanics are alike. In addition, a Hispanic racist may think all Native Americans are alike. The ethnic boundaries of racism “pigeon hole” another group, while having no boundaries of its own. It only requires a tangible object that can be pointed at, discriminated against, spat upon and attacked. The differences are not important because the attack comes from fear. Racism is expressed in labels incl ...
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First Stand
Number of Words: 1465 / Number of Pages: 6
... lot of the wars that we have had in
countries could have been prevented. Especially with all the new
technology we have today. Back when it was George Washington leading his
troops there probably wasn’t anything that could have stopped that. I think
most of the violence in wars can be prevented by just sitting down and
looking at all the problems and what the different countries want. If two
sides are at war I think it is the United States’ responsibility to get
between those two sides and stop them from going to war. If the two sides
are stronger than the U.S then the U.S should stand down. Then and ...
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Morality
Number of Words: 1232 / Number of Pages: 5
... way that I have succeeded throughout my career is by knowing and being
friends with a lot of people.
The practical side of life is based on interpersonal relationships.
Whether it be social or business, communicating with people is the only way to
get things done. There is no way that you can go through life in today's
society without getting along with people. If people think that you are immoral,
than they will not respect you, or be willing to work with you. Again, it may
seem like it is not fair because you know that no one is one hundred percent
moral, and if someone doesn't respe ...
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Teamwork And Team Spirit In The Work Place
Number of Words: 783 / Number of Pages: 3
... asking for their help, in some problems that might deal with their work and the assignment that they have to work out. So they feel stressed and as the time goes by they finally isolate them selves from the others. A teamworker never does that. He’s always there to communicate with others and help himself out or his co-workers.
However it’s essential for a company to own teamworkers. It’s well known that many brains are always better than a single one. That’s true. In a big corporation where the need for work results is highly increased, an employee who’s a teamworker can help in that section. First o ...
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The Different Types Of Students
Number of Words: 851 / Number of Pages: 4
... jocks consist of the better sexes the
females. Not only has our boys been on to states and in the newspapers but
also many of our girls. Jocks at our school are praised as if they are the
gods of the world. Anything they want is theirs. This group is one of the
more popular groups when it comes to socializing and also dates. From
winning different sports events to being on t.v. for fame. Jocks rule the
school.
From the newest makeup product on the market to the most
fashionable wardrobe they can find. The preps- the ones at our school with
the latest fashion trends and oh so perfect hair and makeup. ...
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Bad Or Good
Number of Words: 360 / Number of Pages: 2
... classify, we might come up with a
result that might be true or not, depending on the point of view. In other words
everything is relative.
Paradoxically, when we start thinking we, we discover that we actually
know almost nothing, or that there are many things left, to be known. On the
other hand, the more we know, the more we want to know. This desire of knowing
more and more might be expressed through questions.
One big difference that separates the human beings from animals is that
people ask themselves, why do we exist? and animals do not. If animals asked
themselves this question, ...
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The Sociolect Of Teenage Jocks
Number of Words: 565 / Number of Pages: 3
... Low, slang words consisting of the common Asshole, Bitch or “F*ck You”
and newer slang including words such as phat which means cool or good. A
jock’s body language consists of numerous slang gestures, for instance the
ever popular middle finger would be a good example, along with the flex of
muscles which would show the tough guy’s dominance and power. Structuring
their sentences by using phrases such as, “You gotta’ problem with me?” or “
Come here," illustrates their incredibly simple, seemingly plain sentence
structure.
Every year, more future jocks come to high school and they are
great ...
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Pornography
Number of Words: 1395 / Number of Pages: 6
... action, to "hard-core", or depicting sex combined with
violence, that any reasonable, decent, well-adjusted human being would
recognize as horrible and disgusting. Much pornography is socially acceptable,
with few people actively speaking out against it.
Pornography can be bought at many "adult" or "adult novelty" shops. One
only has to listen to any popular local radio station after 8 P.M. to hear
strings of advertisements for local pornographic outlets. Television
advertisements are shown also, but not as often as on the radio. Pornography is
so socially acceptable in today's society, that it ...
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Monks And Today's Society
Number of Words: 699 / Number of Pages: 3
... the monks lived by was obedience. This vow was not only used
to keep order, but it was also used to make the monks humble and not proud.
In the modern day United States the dominant values are more along
the line of selfishness. It seems, for the most part, that the main values
in today's American society are, fulfilment of desires, and a rebelling
type lifestyle. Greed can be seen everywhere one turns; everyone is in
competition with others to see who can get the best clothes, biggest house,
or nicest car. It is a society based on more of "what can I have", than
"what can I give." Also, ever ...
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Family Unity And Moral Values
Number of Words: 1222 / Number of Pages: 5
... is the most important, in other words what
you value.
"Family values is nice when you've got Ward and June and Wally and
Beaver. Unfortunately, the world has changed quite a bit from the 1950s to 1996.
Things have just changed so rapidly and so quick…" (Anderson) The honesty,
setting examples with your morals and actions, and bringing up the people to be
responsible. Responsible for themselves, responsible for ecology, responsible
for humanity qualities have been neglect in the upbringing of children today.
Many people believe that true family values are the stepping stones for
famili ...
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