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Various organizations set different goals and objectives to become successful, and each of them has its strategy that they follow. In the same way, different styles of leadership may work for some organizations and may not work for others. In the current exploration, it was chosen to focus on charismatic...
Religion has always been one of the integral parts of human society. It appeared at the dawn of civilization with the first attempts to explain the nature of the universe and the origin of species and people. Communities created their gods to answer questions that were difficult for them with...
People are social beings, and the environment where they live influences them significantly. It means that various living conditions and events have an essential impact on people’s personalities, characters, and behaviors. For example, no one can deny that a divorce is a shattering experience for adults. However, the dissolution of...
Fitbit is a company that produces and sells fitness trackers, smart watches, and accessories and develops apps aimed at improving the health and fitness of their users. The company offers a narrow selection of products targeting people interested in maintaining an active lifestyle. The present paper will introduce the three...
Introduction Gothic is a style of art and architecture that emerged towards the end of the High Middle Ages and became famous throughout Europe. The style had a substantial effect on the development of architecture in the region and was most often used in religious buildings, such as churches and...
Fitbit’s position in the tech market is influenced by three key marketing environmental factors: the competitive landscape, the popularity of social media, and trends in lifestyle and health. Each of these factors can have a positive or negative influence on the company’s success depending on Fitbit’s approach to managing it....
Introduction Ever since I was a child, I have dreamed about working in healthcare. There was something very appealing and motivating in helping people overcome their health issues and improving their quality of life. I am convinced that some of my most prominent personality qualities have contributed to the formation...
More and more teenagers around the world gain access to the World Wide Web every day. According to some scholars, adolescents see the Internet rather as a place, just like sports sections or other communities, than as a technical tool (Yust 134). The Internet can possess all the community characteristics,...
Introduction It goes without saying that the appearance of a new religious group by the followers of Jesus Christ, who has been recently crucified, is a highly disturbing issue for the whole Roman Empire. This new formation definitely should not be taken for granted as it presumably has its own...
Introduction The Great Gatsby is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was first published in 1925. The work is a recognized classic of American literature with the characteristic idea of that era – a dream that transforms into a tragedy eventually. Detailed characters and the irony of human relationships...
Introduction Albert Bierstadt is an outstanding American artist of the mid-late 19th century. He belongs to the Hudson River School, Rocky Mountain School, and DĂĽsseldorf School (Manthorn and Bloom 15). The artist was most recognized for his journey to the American West and a series of paintings depicting mountain landscapes...
Adverse selection is defined as a situation in which sellers of goods or services have more information than buyers (or have information that they do not have) and vice versa. The issue is especially relevant for the insurance businesses since adverse selection is usually a tendency for individuals with high-risk...
Introduction Throughout the history of the United States, the country’s presidents have worked hard to strike the right balance between achievements in the global arena and the well-being of its citizens. For instance, Kennedy supported a range of diplomatic initiatives during his presidency, including the creation of the Alliance for...
Introduction Reflections on human essence, the motives of specific actions, and the choice in favor of certain decisions occupy a significant place in the literary niche of art. Both mature writers and authors with little experience address these topics and seek to convey to readers their unique interpretation of how...
School-aged children need regular evaluation and analysis of their development. This assessment is necessary to identify physical or mental problems and prevent their growth and influence on a person’s future life. However, a child of five, nine, and twelve years old are at entirely different stages of development, so adults...
Introduction Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Reagan are all iconic leaders in United States history that led the nation during historically significant events and attempting to develop the United States socially and economically. Each of the Presidents had a strong and significant economic program that they successfully implemented. Eisenhower embraced...
The ancient history of Africa, the original location of human civilization, has been preserved through remnants of ruins, statues, and artifacts. In 1871, the ruins of the Great Zimbabwe stone city were discovered by a German geologist. Although it was first assumed that the structures were too complex to be...
Introduction Emerging technologies in commercial aviation Strengths Weaknesses Significantly increase the accuracy of all measurements and processes Contribute to the more effective use of funds Help to save time and money Improve data collection techniques Provide up-to-date data about critical processes and states of aircraft Generate knowledge base vial for...
Critiquing government policies and attempting to create one that will bring success are two different activities. While one can say that government failures are worse than the market ones, it is clear that both of them can significantly impact people’s lives. However, state’s governments control many factors that contribute to...
Different countries or even parts of the same country evolve differently and develop their particular set of values, norms, moral benchmarks, behavioral patterns, and languages. All these elements constitute a specific culture that applies to both the place and the people who live there. That is why it is so...
Introduction Unmanned systems use special technologies and strategies to determine motion parameters, recognize the surrounding space, and interact with it. Using these data, the system finds out its speed, coordinates, and distance to objects (Kyrkou, Timotheou, Kolios, Theocharides, & Panayiotou, 2019). Moreover, as a rule, a-priori information – a mathematical...
Companies should develop superior models to ensure that their products are available to more customers. Firms that fail to design proper marketing strategies will find it hard to achieve their aims. This paper describes how my company will launch a new innovative idea and implement it successfully. Innovative Idea The...
Introduction The topic of disguise in the works of ancient authors is presented in different contexts and aimed not only at creating plot twists but also at using unique themes that were typical of that era. The works of Homer, Ovid, and other founders of the classical poem genre contain...
It is impossible to call the adoption of children a new or infrequent practice. However, there can be disputes when it comes to the question of whether it is good for children in foster care and people willing to become their new families. This essay argues that child adoption is...
Introduction Moby Dick: Or, the White Whale by Herman Melville, or just Moby Dick, is an unusual book. It was written contrary to all the existing ideas about the laws of the genre and is not similar to any work of world literature. Melville combines the features of adventure, science...
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a persistent issue that can occur in any setting regardless of its social, religious, or cultural characteristics. While this type of violence can affect any individual, women bear the burden of it the most frequently. Importantly, acts of violence can include physical, sexual, and...
The third chapter of Criminological Theory (Lilly, Cullen, & Ball, 2011), “Rejecting Individualism,” continues the historical overview of the different schools of criminological thought started in chapter two. The focus of this section is on the social origins of crime, having established prior that a violation of the law cannot...
The countries of the world choose different political and economic systems to organize power within their borders. Today, the predominant system in the world is capitalism, which essentially forms almost the entire system of world trade. The basis of capitalism is the freedom of economic activity of individuals within the...
Abstract Osmosis helps cells to perform transport and separation functions and is a basic natural process. Any cell is surrounded by a membrane that transmits the molecules of oxygen, water, and nutrients. The inside of an eggshell is also a membrane through which oxygen passes, but unnecessary substances do not...
The story by Mary Flannery O’Connor, “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” is one of the examples of postmodern literature, although it still bears some traits of modern writing. The grandmother is the central character in the story to reveal these traits of two major philosophical thoughts that reigned...
Best Buy Co. is a company that operates in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and focuses on the delivery of various technologies to enrich the lives of people. The range of services varies from entertainment to food preparation and health wellness, and the company promotes services that aim to...
Abstract This paper critically analyzes the chapter from the book by Lilly, Cullen, and Ball (2011). The primary aspect of the discussion of the chapter is the origins, development, and impact of the containment theory by Reckless, which is a part of control theory. The paper investigates and critically evaluates...
Dreams of fantastic technologies of the future usually border on an incredible catastrophe that threatened humanity with extinction. Typically, such ideas are beautifully depicted in dystopian novels. The problem of the post-apocalyptic planet is often reflected in the works of fiction writers, which is typical for the work of The...
Introduction In this essay, special attention is paid to the chapter “Sculpture and the Everyday” from the book Sculpture Since 1945 by Andrew Causey. The chosen academic source contains much credible information about the sculpture of the post-war period and the years before the second millennium. The author provides the...
The topic of domestic violence was a natural choice for me, as I have witnessed the results of domestic violence in my work and have done a lot of research on the topic already. In particular, I liked discovering the connection between domestic violence and cultural or societal norms, as...
Situation Is This Something Than Can Be Legislated? Identify the problem/concern In hospitals, where nurses’ workload is not regulated by the organization and its administration, both nurses and patients may suffer from the results of such care. On the one hand, nurses can develop burnout symptoms, stay at work after...
Introduction The production and distribution of pornographic materials exploiting children have always belonged to the most immoral crimes. Presently, the spread of this illegal activity is promoted by the growth of technologies and the Internet with the help of which criminals can spread their materials easier and faster. It is...
Introduction: Joy as the Desired State of Mind Being happy and content is what most people desire unconsciously. Although experiencing joy is a deeply personal emotion that is unique for every individual, there are certain similarities in the way in which different people perceive the phenomenon and define it. For...
One of the most remarkable points about the Mongol Empire was its hostility that allowed them to become a foreign ruling class for many other nations. All the destruction that the Mongols caused on Eurasia seemed to be a planned series of activities that should not have promoted death and...
It is generally accepted that good education is a way to success and prosperity. Still, present-day education system of the United States is characterized by social disparities in opportunities that students of different schools receive. The major cause of these disparities is unequal funding of educational institutions, which leads to...
Many contemporary authors believe that we are living in a post-fact or post-truth world. In particular, these terms are applied to the political landscape of the United States and other developed countries. For instance, Holland (2016) criticizes Donald Trump for influencing the direction of news coverage and shading the truth....
Nowadays the world sees a range of social issues that affect different groups of people. Lookism, which is a tendency among employers to hire such candidates whose appearance corresponds with the so-called standards of beauty, belongs to the most concerning problems. Specialists note that this trend influences mostly women leading...
Introduction The rapid development of the technology industry has various consequences, including both positive implications and negative manifestations of progress. For instance, the advent of mobile innovations has simplified life significantly, but at the same time, it has become the cause of psychologists’ concerns in relation to users’ addiction to...
When thinking of a memorable place, some of the most popular spots are the ocean or sea, touristic attractions or distant locations. I have seen quite a lot of majestic and remarkable places that could astound any individual. However, Albert Einstein quite rightfully claimed that the “only thing you absolutely...
Charlie Parker was one of the outstanding jazz musicians, who brought the unique rhythms and performance into the world of jazz. However, his uniqueness caused him many troubles as he was a heroin addict and mentally ill. Events that led to the addiction, his place of origin, and details of...
Making a decision in terms of college admissions has never been easy for the admissions committee – it is a complex process with many variables to consider. Universities and colleges pay attention to many aspects of future student applications in order to determine who will be admitted. The top decision...
Eudora Welty is considered one of the most sophisticated prose writers of the US of the 20th century. Her stories began to be published in the 1940s and immediately marked the emergence of a new and genuinely distinctive voice in literature. Moreover, the author gained a plethora of medals, honorary...
Introduction Nowadays, educators try to create perfect learning conditions to allow students to derive the maximum benefit from the process of studying. Modern educational institutions are versatile and are often adapted according to students’ needs. One of the issues is that gifted students should receive special educational treatment. It is...
Introduction In the United States, the process of enacting a bill and ensuring that it becomes law is complex and has several essential stages. More specifically, The United States House of Representatives, the Senate, and the President have to approve any bill before it can become a law, and each...
There are many famous forms of art, for example, literature, painting, music, and dancing. However, some people forget that architecture is also a form of art that is able to delight and amaze many humans, including both professionals and ordinary ones. There are many articles and essays about the complexity...
The Main Topics of the Document During the second voyage to the Americas, Dr. Diego Alvaraz Chanca faced the life of tribal people on the island of Guadeloupe. The first topic that can be discerned from his letter is the organization of the established communal life. Inhabitants of the island...
There are many concepts and ideas that, at first glance, seem obvious and quite ingenious. In reality, however, they are complex and profound for understanding. Among philosophers and scientists, there is no consensus on the interpretation of the concept of honor, and this topic has preoccupied the minds of great...
The film, Training Day, reflects a typical day of drug enforcement officers. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Bobby Newmyer and Jeffrey Silver, the film was released in 2001 as a neo-noir crime thriller featuring LAPD narcotics officers’ working environment in 24 hours. The two officers are working in...
Marks are crucial both for teachers and learners since they provide feedback about students’ achievements and help educators to evaluate the progress of learning. Even though teachers are not free to choose the symbolic representation of the mark, they can utilize different methods of comparison to focus on the most...
Introduction The book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine Benyus describes theoretical technological innovations that are inspired by nature and natural processes. The author argues that many of current technologies and attitudes are unsustainable (Benyus 13). She draws attention to specific current ecological problems, such as the increasing carbon...
Bullying has been recognized as a pervasive and a severe problem as well as a significant concern, mostly in the educational field. Cyberbullying is a significant problem for many schools, and it is anonymous, unlike any other form of bullying. Cyberbullying has been increasing lately and is more dangerous than...
The goal of punishment is not to allow certain types of behavior to happen or make them weaker. When defining punishment, it is vital to consider the three elements. First of all, the particular behavior occurs, then consequences follow it, and, finally, the behavior is weakened (Miltenberger, 2016). When an...
Introduction It is possible to state with certainty that individuals who work in clinical environments experience numerous ethical dilemmas, which are determined by the nature of their occupation as it directly influences people’s lives. Among these moral issues, the following could be exemplified as the most apparent: disclosure of the...
The Mathematics Mastery program is defined as a specific whole-school approach to this subject’s teaching that was designed to raise the pupils’ attainment. It was primarily elaborated in Asian countries based on their education policies (Merttens, 2015). The understanding of mathematics may be regarded by a substantial number of people...
Introduction The progression of urban development is almost impossible to stop, as each city changes because of its past, current, and future residents. The social problem of gentrification is also a factor that changes cities’ environments and affects all residents. While one may view gentrification as a process that only...
A lesson plan is an integral part of the teacher’s preparation for the upcoming lecture. It helps to fix the content in a sequence of the educational process, clarify the necessary formulations and concepts, and to build a logical sequence of information. Although in every school or university, there is...
The task of teaching young learners word recognition is crucial to their further cognitive development and, therefore, it puts significant responsibility on a teacher. This report addresses the case of Aa, a young learner who began his transition from the stage of word recognition to the required stage of text...
The documentary series “The Story of the Jews” has the well-spoken gentleman Simon Schama travel across historical sites, museums, and synagogues. He starts with the last days of Sigmund Freud, who, being a Jew himself, sought the stories at the foundation of the Jewish people. Schama follows Freud’s investigation into...
Introduction Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also referred to as social phobia, is a condition under which a person suffers from anxiety in different social contexts. The underlying component of SAD is the fear of being judged by others and not being approved by them. Although the disorder is widely spread...
Introduction At present, the concept of integrity is used in diverse contexts and is frequently considered to be a moral trait. Moreover, it is often used as a synonym of “honesty.” Nevertheless, this concept is more complex and needs a careful and thoughtful definition. Thus, what is integrity and how...
The appearance of the Magna Carta of 1215 in England is rightfully considered one of the most significant events in the development of medieval law. This document is a product of the historical development of the English state, a logical result of the political and legal thought of feudal lords....
Assumptions, Coherence, and Inference Although the links between ideology and discourse might appear to be tenuous, closer inspection reveals that the two are closely intertwined. Ideology imbues discourse with a particular meaning by creating certain expectations, thereby encouraging audiences to make assumptions about the purpose of a speech. Thus, the...
Introduction Histrionic personality disorder belongs to Cluster B of personality disorders. It is characterized by distorted self-images and unstable emotions. Additionally, the patients’ self-esteem depends on the level of approval from other people. As such, self-esteem for individuals suffering from this disorder does not come from their feelings of self-worth....
It has been acknowledged that people have had a substantial impact on the environment and biodiversity. Deforestation and pollution are regarded as some of the primary negative effects that influence the planet (Tomalty & Mallach, 2016). At the same type, other factors related to human activity are significant factors contributing...
Introduction People experience different emotions on an everyday basis, but the most controversial one is pride. This word has at least three definitions that reveal its double nature. First of all, it is “a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction” (“Pride”). On the one hand, it can be faced by a...
The widespread use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and WhatsApp has changed the way people communicate. These platforms facilitate communication, collaboration, content sharing, and interaction. However, they are detrimental to effective communication between people. Social media has negative effects on real-life communication because it decreases the...
Reasons to Consider Different Types of Business Combinations Company mergers are a rather common occurrence in the contemporary realm of the global economy. The concept of a merger implies that two organizations join to create a single entity (Hill, n.d.). The specified phenomenon has several explanations, the opportunities for increasing...
Introduction Abstract thinking skills enable people to define and operate ideas and objects that do not exist physically, and they play a significant role in culture and value systems. Being an abstract noun, the word “integrity” is widely used in different contexts (including professional ones) to define a set of...
Thoughts about the Video The video’s presentation is done masterfully, with the speaker, Harvey Fineberg, laying a good foundation about the traditional evolution before moving to the concept of neo-evolution. The things talked about in the video are the reality of the near future. The possibility of changing human genes...
One of the most significant benefits of the friendly organizational environment and the positive relationships with colleagues is that they foster employee motivation and allow multiculturally diverse individuals to fulfill their potentials in the work context. In turn, the lack of tolerance culture in the company creates barriers to diversification...
Introduction Hot Topic has been in operation for the last two decades. Within this period, this retailer has managed to grow from less than 20 to around 800 stores. This means that it has become one of the leading players in its sector today. The discussion presented below describes the...
One of the problems facing higher education in contemporary American society is the high tuition fees in public universities and colleges. By the time students are graduating, they have debts that will take decades to clear, and this aspect affects their financial wellbeing for the most part of their adult...
Introduction The theme of racism, which is increasingly emerging in the healthcare sector, is disastrous in terms of medical and nursing ethics and is fraught with severe patient outcomes. Therefore, this issue is relevant and discussed both at the local level, that is, in separate clinics and globally as the...
Relations with People Are Critical at Studying The first thing that becomes obvious at the very first moment of studying at the college is that there are many new people who surround you and successful communication with them is the key to success. Teachers, peers, and new friends all have...
Nowadays, English is believed to become a language of opportunities because it provides people from all over the world with a chance to share information. Thus, numerous individuals start learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Hall and Cook (2012) emphasize that this process turns out to be extremely complex...
Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is one of the brightest examples of how a sophisticated theme can be transferred within only a few pages of a short story. However, this is not the greatest feature of the piece. In “The Lottery,” the use of narrative techniques favored by the writer serves...
Finding a balance between acting reasonably and daring to go on dangerous quests, despite a mature age, may be challenging. In his short story “The Swimmer,” Cheever portrays an upper-class man’s unusual night journey home, wherein he decides to swim back instead of walking. From one perspective, the man’s quest...
Joel Sternfeld’s photograph “McLean, Virginia, December 1978” presents a somewhat paradoxical image to viewers. The landscape showing pumpkins scattered on the ground in front of a small and quaint farmer’s market is broken down by a burning building that is being managed by a firefighter brigade. The photograph is framed...
Racism is one of the most controversial topics in America and other places around the world. For many decades, the issue has been widely discussed in the fields of politics, religion, and education. However, the situation has worsened with more covert misrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in films, television...
Introduction The discussion around the question of public service employees’ right to strike has been evolving for a long time. On the one hand, being responsible for primary services for the society, any attempt to stop working and express their wish for change in the form of a strike might...
Introduction The problem of school bullying is widely discussed by modern researchers since it affects a great number of teenagers annually. Speaking about the key characteristics of the issue, it is pivotal to note that bullying involves the use of power, position, or manipulations with the sense of fear in...
Dunkirk (2017) was directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2017. The movie is a depiction of the Dunkirk evacuation that took place in 1940. The protagonist is a British soldier who survives an ambush of German troops. He makes it to the beach and joins the Allied troops that...
Introduction Barbara Rogoff’s book The Cultural Nature of Human Development makes numerous topical points on how cultural conceptions influence people and society. The chapter “Thinking with Tools and Institutions of Culture” deals with how people, more specifically children, apperceive mental and social skills from sociocultural intercommunication and how these interactions...
Introduction The morality of an action can be judged from different perspectives. For instance, from a utilitarian perspective, an action can be said to be “good” if it brings happiness to the largest number of people (Cholbi 88). In the Kantian categorical imperative, an act is termed as good or...
Introduction In the contemporary world, people have to deal with moral dilemmas especially when deciding what is ultimately good. Philosophically, the definition of a good act varies depending on the different schools of thought. Immanuel Kant came up with the categorical imperative on moral philosophy, which defines what is right...
Introduction The engagement in crime by children whether in schools or communities has a negative influence on safety, the well-being of others, and the academic performance of such learners. In modern times, young children from as early as 10 years are forming school gangs that are notorious for interrupting serenity...
Introduction Moral dilemmas are common problems that people face when making decisions in their day-to-day lives. Directed by Ben Affleck, the chef-d’oeuvre film, Gone Baby Gone, highlights different moral dilemmas involving the kidnapping of an innocent girl, Amanda. The protagonist, Patrick, is forced to make a decision, which critics may...
Introduction The current technological progress has introduced numerous opportunities for the global community, yet it has also entailed a range of challenges and threats. The problem of anxiety among children is one of the outcomes that calls for an immediate change in the current legal and social frameworks since it...
Introduction As soon as innovative technology entered the global market and became almost ubiquitous, the issue of online anonymity and the effect that it is likely to have on people’s values and moral standards became a common concern. Specifically, the problem of online anonymity and the absence of reprehensibility for...
Identification The more popular a brand is, the more attention its blunders receive from the public. Coca-Cola, the world’s leader in the soft drinks market, always tries to make its campaigns attractive and unusual. However, the attention driven by the organization’s advertising endeavors is not always positive. Over the long...
Introduction One of the most hotly debated issues in the academic world is whether academic achievement should be a primary concern for college admission. Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school graduates join colleges to pursue their careers. The admission process has been faulted because it is primarily based...
Introduction The age at which women prefer to give birth has been increasing, with more people preferring to have children between the ages of 30 and 34. Conversely, the number of young mothers, who are less than 20 years old, is falling and both these circumstances are creating a new...
Introduction The term leadership refers to an aleatory concept that can take different forms: spiritual, shared, and corporate leadership are some of its most common aspects. However, while leading ability is easy to identify, it is difficult to define (Antonakis & Day, 2018). A broad definition relates leadership to the...
Introduction Amazon’s latest IT/ IS strategy is a massive expansion of its e-commerce platform and the creation of a new website to further encourage online shopping. Over the last couple of decades, Amazon has made a great effort to reinvent the very notion of a marketplace for consumer goods. In...
The concept of experience is important to be understood and discussed with a focus on a specific esthetic experience and its role in creating works of art. In his book, Dewey (2005) isolates and emphasizes experience as a key and unique concept to define art. According to the author, experience...
The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and a major player in global politics. The country is rich in terms of natural resources, such as oil and gas, and has a population of over 140 million (“Russia country profile,” 2018). Despite its role on the global scene,...
S. 116: MOMs Act: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Involvement of stakeholders and organizations (Gillibrand, 2019). State assistance in improving maternal health (Gillibrand, 2019). Reduction in variation in maternal care standards (Gillibrand, 2019). Primarily data-driven and evidence-based practices (Gillibrand, 2019). Elimination of preventable maternal mortality and morbidity (Gillibrand, 2019)....
The Harry Potter fandom is among the biggest ones in the world, with new fans joining every day. Since there is always the yearning for more stories, the book’s official site, Pottermore, and the original home for Harry-Potter-themed fan fiction, MuggleNet, are the most well-known sites for fans’ gathering (“Discover...
Welfare is a socioeconomic program that aims to help people in need with finding a job and becoming self-sufficient. Recently, several states issued new legislation to make drug testing mandatory for all welfare recipients, which caused debates on its benefits. While the supporters of this intervention claim that it can...
Caramelization is the oxidation of sugar that is widely used in cooking to add specific flavor (“What is Caramelization?”). In the planned experiment, the onion is used as the main product that will undergo this process. The composition of this vegetable includes sugar which means that during the caramelization onion...
The category and class of unmanned systems affect the possible mission role, and the payload capacity of the technology that is encompassed within the general operational setting (Griffin, 2014). Some of the missions in which unmanned systems can be used include. Monitoring of volcanic activity Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...
The philosophy of the 2016 Kindergarten program is established based on providing a substantial foundation for 4-5-old-year learners in friendly and safe conditions. The major goals are concerned with the development of young learners’ curiosity, social and emotional competence, creativity, and well-being (“The Kindergarten Program,” 2016). The program emphasizes the...
Introduction Individuals’ cognitive biases and emotions may exert a significant impact on their lives. People are often known to take action and make decisions based exclusively on their feelings and beliefs, which may lead to severe consequences, a point that is crucial to keep in mind when considering terrorism and...
Despite numerous discussions and studies regarding the advantages and disadvantages of abortions from social, physiological and psychological perspectives, the issue remains a problematic area that requires an additional analysis. In order to embrace the concern fully and understand the implications of the pro-abortion decision, one should consider integrating both the...
Introduction The US is currently engulfed in a political divide between the Liberals and the Conservatives. The perceived differences drive a wedge into our society. The article by Sarah Smarsh titled Country Pride: What I Learned Growing up in Rural America provides a tale of personal experiences that helped shape...
Tim Kreider writes the article “The “Busy Trap”,” and it deals with modern people’s attitude towards life. The author stresses that people take up responsibilities to feel important rather than do particular tasks. Kreider also emphasizes that being too busy makes people less creative and productive, so it is necessary...
The adaptation process becomes even less plausible when taking the play by none other than Shakespeare, whose inimitable artistic style makes his works both relatable and very difficult to shape to fit the modern discourse. However, the 2019 Globe Theatre staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Dale Neill...
Introduction The industrial revolution and the First World War are the two historical events that produced a tremendous effect on the development of the United States. They changed the course of history and laid the foundation of modern-day society by forming the principles and technologies that people currently use. Given...
Introduction The American Constitution is one of the documents many citizens do not take for granted. Although some people believe that its framers were inspired, wise, and philosophical, many scholars still question their original intentions. This paper gives a detailed summary and analysis of Robert A. Dahl’s arguments. The discussion...
Introduction The book The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry presents a detailed model for understanding poets’ artistic styles and their precursors. Since its publication in 1973, it has remained a source of argument or debate among literature students and educators. This short essay gives a personal reflection of...
Contradictions Being logically consistent implies that a person has inner integrity. This is enhanced by avoidance of contradictions as inner desires are not permitted to conflict with one another. For instance, the need to be honest and brave might be contradicted by an urge to shun trouble and pain (Goldman...
Introduction The term Postpartum Depression (PPD) describes a wide variety of physical and emotional adjustments experienced by a significant number of new mothers. Since the hormonal levels of new mothers drop significantly immediately after delivery, this chemical change is likely to result in depression. This condition may also be caused...
Introduction Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” is a short story about an elderly woman of African-American origin, named Phoenix, who rushes to a city to buy medications for her grandson. The work portrays the protagonist’s pain, sacrifice, commitment, selflessness, and devotion, as, during the trip, she was struggling to get...
Back in 1968, Philip K. Dick made its readers consider what it truly means to be a human being with the help of the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The central theme of the book, the struggle between people and artificially developed androids, is relevant for showing how...
Introduction John Locke was an English philosopher, famous for his liberal ideas and natural rights. In Two Treatises of Government, he evaluated different states of nature, war, and slavery. In the fifth chapter, Locke focused on property and its establishment in society from God’s perspective. The purpose of this essay...
Numerous breakthroughs in technology have allowed people to live better, travel faster, and experience more genuinely. The art of photography has become a hobby and a profession for millions of people all over the world, allowing them to capture unique moments, share their images, and inspire others. With a smartphone...
Introduction As an essential set of traits, virtue is perceived as moral excellence that defines the extent of the humanity of oneself. It is a common phenomenon studied by ethics, a branch of philosophy. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, made a significant contribution to examining this ethical phenomenon, as he is...
Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant’s first mature work dealing with moral philosophy aims at exposing foundational principles that are to govern human behavior. One of the concepts indispensable from Kant’s metaphysics of morals is that of moral imperative. This essay will discuss the difference between categorical and...
There is no doubt in modern science that there is a definite relationship between the psyche and the brain: the brain is, as it were, a vessel containing our soul. However, a problem was known since the late nineteenth century as a psychophysiological problem that continues to be discussed today....
Chief Joseph’s surrender speech named I Will Fight No More Forever was a significant speech that addressed the challenges the Ned Perce tribe had to overcome being chased out of its lands. The main idea of the text was that the hardships Chief Joseph and his people had to experience....
Between 300 BCE and 300 CE, the Han and Roman empires were hegemons of the opposite ends of the Eurasian continent (Tingor et al. 298). However, due to the considerable remoteness, they had rather scarce information about each other. Although the Romans expanded their holdings to the east and the...
Introduction The Starry Night is a recognized masterpiece by the prominent Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. This painting has influenced many works of art in the 20th century as well as some modern artists. In this paper, after a short outline of The Starry Night, I present my own painting...
The idea of personal change as an unavoidable aspect of growing up and coming of age is one of the core themes in Sarah Orne Jewett’s “A White Heron.” The story follows Sylvia, a young girl who moves to the country and meets an ornithologist who wants to capture a...
Many scholars interpreted Niccolò Machiavelli’s ideas differently, and even today, there is no consensus on whether his views of political behaviors were reasonable or morally unacceptable, right or false. For instance, Leo Strauss, Ernst Cassirer, and Sheldon Wolin conducted the analyses of The Prince and Machiavelli’s main arguments made in...
Family-based interventions include parent training, family therapy, and multisystemic therapy (Carr 130). Family therapy aims at resolving the problems of young people by using a family-based intervention that involves family members. Family therapy is the treatment of mental disorders with the potential to solve the issues and minimize stress by...
Introduction Poetry is one of the best ways of expressing one’s feelings and emotions, as well as understanding those of others. From ancient times, poets wrote about love and hatred, friendship and rivalry, life and death, and many other topics. Unlike prose, poetry does not relish the opportunity to use...
People that lose their homes seem to become invisible to the rest of society, given the extent to which the problem is ignored. However, the loss of a place to live has a tremendous impact on one’s life, turning one into a social pariah and eliminating any opportunity for one...
The musical “Memphis” is a story depicting a disc-jockey (DJ ) who preferred music that was associated with the African-Americans, and thus his vision was unpopular among other DJs or radio producers. The central theme of this plot and the idea for this story is based on the real-life story...
In 1985, the American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson published the play Fences. This work was published as part of the ten-part Pittsburgh Cycle, which recounts the complexities of African-American life in different decades of the twentieth century. Fences is a theatrical play that raises acute social problems...
Both the Great Depression and World War II heavily impacted the US economy in the first half of the previous century. The effects of war and the mentioned economic collapse were severely felt during the pre-and post-war periods emphasizing the country’s vulnerability on the global stage. The present paper will...
Introduction Mathematics and science may seem like difficult subjects for young children to understand, but with the selection of right approaches, an educator can reach considerable success in increasing preschoolers’ learning opportunities in these spheres. To make young learners eager to study some mathematical and scientific concepts, a teacher has...
The question of whether God exists has been the focus of discussions since the times immemorial. Numerous arguments have been provided by both sides of the discussion, each being rather impressive and logically coherent. In the text under analysis, both deductive and inductive reasoning is used to prove that God...
Introduction Over the last century, there has been a significant population shift from rural to urban areas worldwide. New town residents needed more space, so municipalities have been growing in size, merging into huge metropolitan areas to meet people’s needs. One of the world’s capitals that have been suffering from...
Introduction The concept of poverty can be interpreted differently from social, economic, and other points of view; however, in each definition, this phenomenon influences all the aspects of people’s lives negatively. Based on academic theories and scholarly findings, it is possible to determine the role that families play in protecting...
Introduction There are numerous models of managing system development that may be utilized depending on the circumstances and the aim of the project. The standard system development life cycle (SDLC) includes six stages: planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. While this approach is applicable to almost any situation, there are...
Introduction Leviathan is one of the most influential works created by Thomas Hobbes in the middle of the 17th century. Covering a number of human and natural rights, the author evaluated the role of power and needs regarding absolutism and contractarianism. The goal of this paper is to analyze Chapter...
History Although Botswana currently is legally defined as a democratic state, there are several issues with the implementation of democratic principles in the state. Botswana used to be a devastating place where people had scarce resources and even more limited rights, yet the change made 50 years ago allowed the...
Leadership The modern world is experiencing drastic changes in all spheres of activity. Numerous aspects are triggering these alterations, such as the emergence and rapid development of technologies, their growing importance, increasing demands for diversity and effectiveness, and a tendency towards further sophistication of various processes. All these factors are...
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are significant problems in contemporary society that constitute a violation of human rights. They present a number of issues for law enforcement due to the difficulties in identifying and investigating instances of trafficking. The article discusses the role of technology in human trafficking, showing how...
Introduction When focusing on such avant-garde art movements of the 20th century as Cubism and Futurism, it is possible to notice that they both were based on abstract tendencies. As a result, the viewers of Futurist and Cubist artworks can pay attention to certain similarities in the approach to representing...
Introduction When settlers came to the New World, Indians, or Native Americans, already had languages that were used, communities built, belief systems that were practiced, and so much more that was the foundation of their lives. Unfortunately, non-Indians have consistently failed to appreciate specific identities and cultures of Native Americans,...
Introduction The questions of safety while performing particular activities remain crucial even nowadays, where individuals use high technology and smart devices. However, despite the popularity of smart transport like automobiles with their technical advancements, many people prefer traditional vehicles such as a motorcycle. Being a popular vehicle, the bike became...
Puritans’ Ideals Socio-cultural aspects of the history of American society in the XVII century were associated with the ideas of Puritanism that became widespread in North America. A socio-cultural situation was characterized by the new types of understanding and the ways of transforming reality that occurred through the prism of...
Introduction The assessment of school-aged children is a vital part of preventive healthcare. The process of monitoring young patients’ progress through the developmental changes allows clinicians to see whether children are meeting their age-related milestones and if there are any signs of developmental issues that can be addressed promptly. Patients’...
With the advent of new technologies, additional methods of advertising become available to marketing professionals. Numerous services now employ online ads, which are theoretically similar to those used in other forms of media but differ to adjust to the specific circumstances of the Internet. According to Lewis and Reiley (2014),...
