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Affirmative Action
Number of Words: 1476 / Number of Pages: 6
... to divide this nation or the very opposite.
My goal for this term paper is to assemble some of the viewpoints both for and against as well as other alternatives. To look at the history and the present to form an opinion whether Affirmative action is really working and is compliant with this modern society.
HISTORY OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The government called for affirmative action the first time in 1961 when President John Kennedy issued executive order #10925. Its mission was to end discrimination in employment by the government and its contractors. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 br ...
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Teen Pregnancy
Number of Words: 833 / Number of Pages: 4
... thought. If the parent were forced to give consent it would assure thet the decision had been given much thought. Though it could also rip a family apart. People react to unexpected situations in life very differently. Some teens think that if they were forced to get their parents consent to have an abortion they would go crazy and never forgive them. The question is not however what the parent reaction would be but whether or not they have a right to know or give permission for their doughter to have an abortion. Some say they do because they are responsible for their childs well being and abor ...
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Privacy For Public Officials
Number of Words: 1544 / Number of Pages: 6
... for public officials to have any kind of private life.
One of the more interesting aspects of the recent coverage of political scandals has been the press' extensive coverage of itself. Not only has the behavior of political leaders been under fire, but also the media's reporting of it. Media outlets are now more plentiful than ever, with online news sources joining those established in radio, print and television and all are competing for breaking news. The pressure to get the story, some argue, has led to the reporting of rumor and unverified information, as well as extensive coverage of personal ...
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Homeless: What Has Been Done To Decrease The Problem?
Number of Words: 806 / Number of Pages: 3
... his family, including food,
clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and to
the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability,
widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his
control.
This is a step in the right direction. However, this is not
enough. These rights are subject to the discretion of the government of
the country who decides to obey these universal rights. How much is
"adequate"?
The government, both at the federal and municipal levels, is
currently working on new spending cuts. These cuts also include spe ...
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Social Norms Are Constantly Changing
Number of Words: 748 / Number of Pages: 3
... Some things that get kids in a lot of trouble now include looking up porn on the Internet and fighting. Swearing in class is usually punished with mild reprimand from the teacher. Fifty years ago, and even only twenty years ago, you didn’t dare say even the mildest swear word in the presence of a teacher.
Another norm that has changed a lot is what teenagers do for entertainment. In the early twenties, teenagers generally didn’t have a lot of free time. What little free time they had was spent ice skating, swimming, and at hot dog roasts. Things got a little more interesting in the late sixties ...
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Should Adopted Children Be Allowed To Locate Their Biological Parents?
Number of Words: 380 / Number of Pages: 2
... years ago and should not go back on that. They
have moved on with their lives and might not want to be reminded what could have
been. So many hurt feelings and feelings of guilt could come flying back and
then put more of a burden on both of your lives.
There is another factor to think about in this situation. How is your
family suppose to react to this and how are they supposed to feel? This is the
loving family that took you in as there own for all these years, are they
supposed to be fully supportive of your choice now? This is an extremely hard
position to be put in because they could be afraid of ...
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Teenage Love
Number of Words: 2142 / Number of Pages: 8
... they define love as a tender,
warm feeling; warm liking; affection; attachment. Love is simply a choice
we make when we find someone who makes us happy, and who we trust with our
innermost thoughts and feelings. We hear that love will make us happy. We
hear that single people are lonely. We are told that if we are not part
of a couple, we are not complete. We all want to be part of this thing
called ‘love’.
Okay, we get a boyfriend or girlfriend, now everything should be
perfect. But, it’s not perfect, because life never is. It is easy to
become disappointed. Feelings can change. One pers ...
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Violent Crimes By Juveniles
Number of Words: 868 / Number of Pages: 4
... and causes them to want to be like everything they see on TV. For example, children watch Power Rangers and turn around and try to do the Karate they see on anyone they can. They feel they are doing no wrong since the characters on TV are being praised for doing it. The violence on a simple show like Power Rangers can have a great effect on children. When you get into shows with guns and killing, that totally expands a child’s mind to new ways of getting rid of their problems. Television teaches children how to get rid of their problems, but not in the correct manner. Children should go back ...
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Day Of The Dead
Number of Words: 240 / Number of Pages: 1
... form of fruit and certain other things that the specific person
liked.
The day of the dead is not a day grief nor does it have to do with
anything tragic for the Spanish speaking world, actually it is a day of joy and
happiness. It is celebrated all over. People wear bright colors and masks as
well as elaborate clothing. People can even make a business by selling things
associated with death, some of these things can include candy skulls and paper-
mache masks which later were made out of plastic.
There is actually two days that are celebrated with death. There is one
for children and one for all t ...
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Constructive Criticism
Number of Words: 776 / Number of Pages: 3
... Found in some form in nearly every aspect of our society, constructive
criticism is an indispensable facet of human improvement. The vast majority
of ideas and behavioral characteristics can be improved, often quite
substantially, by a different individual who possesses a contrasting
perspective. Every human is unique, and has ideas indigenous to his
personality and experience. A contrasting point of view can often be used
to provide legitimate, constructive input more effectively than could an
individual with a similar perspective.
Internet newsgroups abound on the world wide web. Newsgroups, or ...
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