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16 sept. 2015
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Comparison of Lisa Rofel's Liberation Cohort and the Cultural Revolution Cohort

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

The viewpoints of the women, regarding their place in society, in the different cohorts identified by Lisa Rofel differ significantly. The first two cohorts, the Liberation and Cultural Revolution, show the development of women from debased states to a place of advocacy. Essentially their views...

16 sept. 2015
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Imperialism and Orientalism - Christianity and Islam

Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Christianity and Islam have shared some commonalities since they have some beliefs that are similar and although the two may have shared some good relations and interaction the European Christians and the Middle Eastern Muslims have had their fair share of conflict and aggression in the past. In...

16 sept. 2015
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The feminization of love : all about love

Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Love and relationships are some of the most controversial and heavily discussed topics in the contemporary society today with some people citing it as an emotional attachment while others see it as the actions that people do for others. There is however the romantic aspect of love as people who...

16 sept. 2015
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The diverse nature of psychology

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

Psychology happens to be an area in science which concerns itself with people's minds as well as the behaviours which people exhibit. As a discipline, psychology is quite diverse. It implicates other areas of science widely as well as makes use of problems that are solvable to create knowledge to...

16 sept. 2015
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Motivation at the workplace

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

Employees are the most important part of an organizational structure since they shape the performance levels of an organization. In order to perform to their level best employees need to be properly motivated towards achieving the goals and vision of an organization. Employees are motivated by...

15 sept. 2015
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Banning convertion therapy for the transgender youth

Essay - 6 pages - Psychology

Convertion therapy, which can also be expressed as convertion therapy tries to convert lesbians, gay, bisexual as well as transgender persons from same gender sex to heterosexuality by means of prayer as well as other efforts. The basis of reparative therapy is that the gender identity or sexual...

15 sept. 2015
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The American mosque in transition

Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Islam is one of the religions that is professed by Billions of people around the world instilling good principles and attributes among the Muslim faithful. It is a great religion to profess since it instills discipline and follows the rule of law as commanded in the Quran. It is also important to...

15 sept. 2015
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Early childhood learning guidelines

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

The United States is looking to streamline the different concepts in the learning environment with different States being encouraged to adopt practices that are in line with other states provided they are adoptable. The State of Minnesota is no different as it is looking to adopt the Division of...

09 sept. 2015
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Student attitude about learning Arabic and English at the same time

Essay - 5 pages - Educational studies

English has been one of the subjects that have been in use in many countries for many years. However, the use of Arabic has been in the Middle-Eastern and North-African countries where it does not have as many people as the English language (Starks & Paltridge, 1996). Typically,...

08 sept. 2015
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Sports development and governance in Russia

Essay - 5 pages - Sports

Governing bodies happen to be an integral part of the industry of sports. Whatever governing body happens to be organized in some manner that allows it to accomplish its specified mission within the surroundings in which it operates. There exists inherent change within this process since the...

29 juil. 2015
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Children of divorce : annotated bibiliography

Book review - 3 pages - Psychology

When divorce hits a family, it creates existential anxiety that influences the Children's ability to adjust and cope with the world. Divorce is a difficult phase in a child's life that produces long-term implications of adjustment, well-being and relationships with others and with God. The risk...

24 juil. 2015
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Adverse and positive effects of Video Games

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Children are vital part of the information age. Information is shared quicker today than ever before. This allows trends to prevail quicker than ever before as well. One phenomena that seemed to be a trend, is becoming an actual rite of passage for children. Video games are in almost every...

24 juil. 2015
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A sociological phenomenon : racism

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Racism is an issue that has been perpetuated within American society. Minorities of all races have been subjected to the effects of the phenomenon within our country. However, the most publicized occurrences are against African Americans. The actuated racism against this group of Americans is...

24 juil. 2015
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One biography of Auguste Comte (January 19, 1768 - September 5, 1857)

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

One single individual did not start sociology. Instead, an array of founders help develop the field of study. The name, Auguste Comte, is one of the leading names associated with the founding of sociology. His contributions has caused him to be deemed the “Father of Sociology (Comte &...

24 juil. 2015
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Charter schools and the future of public education

Essay - 2 pages - Educational studies

According to Karps analysis on the issue of charter school in relation to the role played by the public schools, he thinks that there are many devoted charter school educators who share the dream of schooling in a advanced, student-centered institute. And he also indicates that there are more...

24 juil. 2015
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Evolution of public relations profession

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Technology continuously changes the way we interact with one another. Consequently, professional duties have been altered as well. Some positions require a completely different approach compared to the same position a few decades prior. Public Relations provides a unique example of this trend....

24 juil. 2015
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Racial and beauty stereotypes

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Several debates will forever be etched in the history of America. One of the most defying debates surrounds beauty. It is often argued about in magazines, on television, and online. Despite the multiple debates, several stereotypes regarding beauty exist. The argument transcends multiple lines...

24 juil. 2015
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Impact of Affordable Care Act on healthcare insurance benefits in Georgia school districts

Essay - 9 pages - Sociology & social sciences

European Medical Universalism has been approach that has been adopted by the European Countries in the implementation of their medical strategies and interventions. Unlike the European counterparts the United States of America have adopted an approach commonly referred to as the social model. In...

24 juil. 2015
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Psychology case study assignment

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

Timothy is a 12 year old boy. Timothy's parents had indicated that their son tends to be overactive and at times pays little attention to whatever that he does. In addition to this Timothy is said to normally forget whatever he is told to do. Moreover he at times end up breaking things in the...

24 juil. 2015
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Reasons for attending college

Essay - 1 pages - Educational studies

Intentions and the nature thereof may define a person. Each human being has a different set of goals and reason for action. Whenever education is mentioned, one assumes the individual has the most honest intentions. However, each person's reason for pursuing an education is different. Multiple...

24 juil. 2015
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The media and its effect on women's body image

Essay - 3 pages - Psychology

Every form of popular media presents a sociocultural standard for feminine beauty. No single outlet is without conviction in this instance. The female audience is contaminated with the portrayal of the “ideal body.” Often, the standards presented are not physically achievable by the...

21 juil. 2015
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Diverse sexual orientations

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

In the world of today there are the homosexuals and the heterosexuals who are forming a part of our society. Although met initially with resistance the society is gradually accepting that the homosexuals are a part of our society and are not going anywhere. Diversity in sexual orientation has...

21 juil. 2015
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Initiate Change

Essay - 2 pages - Educational studies

Change can be defined as the alteration of procedure, behavior, purpose, structure or output of a given unit within an organization (Razik, 2010). It involves working with a diversified population and striving hard to motivate and encourage others to adapt through change as it is required. Even...

21 juil. 2015
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Supporting Significant Life Events

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

It is very difficult to be able to understand how significant life events such as dying and bereavement impact on the lives of individuals and more so their social networks when one has never had prior experience with grief (McFarlane et. al 1994, p. 716). Life is a cycle with a lot of...

09 juil. 2015
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Civil rights movement in America

Case study - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Despite the stop of slavery in the United States at the end of the 19th century, African Americans were still subjected to regular discrimination, were forced to use separate schools and public utilities from the better-quality ones of the whites, and they could not fully exercise their voting...

07 juil. 2015
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Position Paper: PAWA

Case study - 4 pages - Psychology

When looking at PAWA, I've come to the conclusion that the legislation is a positive for the public and generates a public good. PAWA should be supported because it helps to keep workers in high risk situations safe, it helps to preserve the environment and keep it clean for the long term, it...

07 juil. 2015
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Renewable Energy and the Hotel Industry: A Perfect Fit?

Case study - 27 pages - Psychology

Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing sectors in today's energy market. Energy from solar, wind, hydro power, tidal energy and biomass sources is being harnessed to provide energy that is both environmentally friendly and secure from the fluctuations of the international fossil fuel...

07 juil. 2015
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Freedom of religion: an endangered freedom but protected by the European Convention on Human Rights

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

To quote Professor Catherine Teitgen-Colly, "political pluralism, respect for human rights and the rule of law have become true" statutory conditions ". In terms of the constituent rights of democratic society, the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Convention are not only individual rights...

07 juil. 2015
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Socialist Party of Turkey

Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies

M.Levinet indicates that Shariah is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. His religious principles have a stable and invariable. But this is contrary to pluralism defended by the Convention. In effect, the Court defends a reading of principles constantly changing. In...

07 juil. 2015
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The Kokkinakis and Larissis judgments

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

The Court states, unanimously, that the measure "a legitimate aim" as it was aimed at protecting public order. Thus, the Court recognizes that the States a margin of appreciation in assessing the existence and extent of the need for interference. However, the judges point out that this goes along...