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On 18th July 1898, Kate Chopin wrote a short story titled “The Storm” which played around the events happening in the life of a woman (Calixta) over a stormy afternoon. Calixta was a typical traditional housewife bundled with the task of taking care of the home while her husband (Bobinôt)...
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a Middle-English alliterative romance that outlines the adventures of Sir Gawain. He and other characters are being guided by the code of chivalry which shapes the values described in the poem. All of the most important human virtues are depicted in the poem,...
Alcohol is a drink that is made from natural products like fruits and vegetables that are fermented by the use of yeast. Alcohol comes in different forms and can be used as an antiseptic or a sedative. When people drink alcohol, it gets absorbed in the bloodstream thus affecting the...
Adolescence is a landmark stage in the growth and development of young people. This is a confusing stage when the young people make the attempt to do what they consider mature with the aim of projecting the image of adult people. It is however a fact that these young people...
Discussing and Imagining Pleasure for Ourselves and Others The week’s readings offered different perspectives on the issue of pleasure both in public and private. They showed the extensive scope of the problems associated with sex, pornography, and prostitution. Among them is the necessity to create a discourse that would consider...
The Secret Life of Bees is a novel by Sue Monk Kidd that explores themes of loss, grief, acceptance, and forgiveness. Furthermore, in her book, Kidd raises the topics of race and color. In fact, in 2004, the novel received The Indies Choice Book Award and was nominated for The...
There are many contemporary moral issues that some societies or religious organizations condemn. One of such aspects is same-sex marriage, which has evoked numerous debates in political, religious, legal, and some other dimensions. Various cultures tend to accept marriage in different ways, depending on the moral and ethical norms accepted...
Introduction The purpose of this essay is to analyze the increasingly popular concept of servant leadership and to show in what way followership contrasts and at the same time complements it. The attitude to leaders in various spheres has changed dramatically, as young generations tend to be motivated by the...
The Super Bowl season is a remarkable event in the United States that creates opportunities for people to spend more time together and for social marketing campaigns to be presented. The main marketing idea is to combine the importance of style and sport, and many companies promote their brands and...
Introduction While a great number of films are mostly entertainment in their nature, there are some that cause a storm of emotions and experiences in the audience precisely because of their profound ideas and thoughts. They are remembered for a long time and make people think about something that may...
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies relationships, structures, and quantities. Elementary algebra is a category of algebra that is concerned with solving arithmetic, operands, and arithmetic equations. Historians associate the origin of algebra to the early priests in Babylon four thousand years back. Algebra is known to have...
Introduction Immune system illnesses are a category of diseases that cause hyperactivity or dormancy to the system. In case it becomes excessively active, the body targets its own tissues and destroys them. Lupus is defined as a lifelong inflammatory disorder with a wide variety of clinical symptoms which impact different...
There are different means of public transportation in different cities which also come with different advantages. Disneyland captures what to expect from many of the cities of the world. In Disneyland, one will find such variety including scaled down railways, horseless carriages, riverboats and park trams. One of the most...
Introduction In recent decades, adolescents have increasingly been diagnosed with anorexia. They often have a nervous type of pathology, which is a psychological illness and is accompanied by an eating disorder. The disease is characterized by intense and stable weight loss due to an unreasonable and uncontrollable fear of obesity....
Introduction Maintaining and developing a network of valuable contacts is a vital skill and duty in almost every industry, and is critically important in any business which relies on interprofessional connections to function at the top of its efficiency. The importance of such connections is progressively recognized more and more...
The upbringing of a child often requires significant efforts; however, it is also important to understand various aspects of rewards and punishments. Operant conditioning is one of the learning methods described by Skinner, who identifies four consequences of reinforcement that can be applied in different situations. Further, this framework is...
The right to work is one of the fundamental human rights. The state of legislation in the field of the implementation of this right is not only an indicator of the society’s level of development but also an aspect that directly affects the efficiency of its economy. In this regard,...
Differentiation and the ability to distribute are essential initially for both the parent and the child. The basic formation of cognitive ideas is accompanied by the phenomena of animism, when a child perceives inanimate objects as living with which one can interact. Of the similar systemic errors of children’s perception,...
The traditional family roles have been evolving over the years with more emphasis on the female gender. Men still hold their roles as the primary provider in most families, but this is changing with women’s active roles in making sure the family is comfortable financially. The changing gender roles have...
The topic of abortion has been one of the most complex and controversial discussions of the modern era. Several appealing arguments have been presented from both opposing sides, but the ongoing debate is still far from reaching any form of real consensus on the matter. Partly the reason for that...
Self-expression and Artifacts Humans may create cultural artifacts for such simple reasons as survival. However, the object will be different from that created by another person, although if they belong to the same culture, some similarities are also likely to exist. The need for self-expression arises from the sense of...
The research of technical ties between security and threat perspectives highlights the significant influence that computers have had earlier and the certainty of its growing influence in the near future. Since most people’s personal and professional lives are performed online today compared to earlier on, cybersecurity has become a critical...
The article, “Reliability in the era of electrification in aviation: A systems approach” talks about the reliability of electric powerplants being a primary source of thrust used in aircrafts, as well as the challenges that will inevitably come with it. The article describes the motive to incorporate electric motors and...
King Oedipus is the central character of the same name’s play, a bright and significant person with an unshakable strength of spirit and a thirst for knowledge. The literary prototype of King of Thebes is the central character of Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet.’ Prince of Denmark is a multifaceted image, which...
Large corporations that create resources for human comfort and well-being rarely think about their actions on the environment. Environmental pollution is a severe problem, and the fight against it has been going on for decades. Corporations must be aware of their responsibility and understand how their activities are connected to...
Piacentini, T., O’Donnell, C., Phipps, A., Jackson, I., & Stack, N. (2019). Moving beyond the ‘language problem’: Understanding the intersections of health, language, and immigration status in interpreter-mediated health encounters. Language and Intercultural Communication, 19(3), 256-271. Web. The study by Piacentini et al. (2019) explores how language influences on provision...
Introduction Islamic law entails the various legal systems that have been implemented to be in accord with the Islamic faith. Islamic law has been significant for decades as it has represented an essential part of Muslims. It has also been reinterpreted and adapted to the changing issues in society. Moreover,...
Introduction The modern market for goods and services is notably diverse. A particular management model is needed to properly control sales and increase the effectiveness of the marketing strategy. One of the fundamental points of this method is the product life cycle, which considers the different stages of the product’s...
Introduction Women have proved to have a stand in many things such as family care and leadership positions. Over 350,000 women served in the U.S. military during the Second World War, both in the U.S. and abroad (Brinkley, Giggie and Huebner, 2019). The women played a critical effort in the...
Resources Human Beings Use The standards of living that human beings adore daily rely on the available natural resources within their environment. Apart from biotic and abiotic raw materials, humans use soil, air, water, land, and biodiversity as habitats and for leisure. Several elements exist in these natural resources, such...
I have wanted to visit Calgary in Alberta province for a long time now due to its beautiful places. Firstly, I want to tour this town to enjoy its excellent outdoor activities and explore. Calgary is positioned at the convergence of the Elbow and Bow rivers, at the foot of...
Even speaking one language may not be enough to completely understand each other if you represent different cultures and perceive communications differently. I conducted a short interview about verbal and nonverbal communications, language, vocabulary, and gender in communications with my friend, whose culture is in many ways different from mine....
Introduction Table 1: Explicit and Implicit Rules in Friendship Explicit Rules Implicit Rules 1. Being on time for meetings 1. Emotional support at difficult times 2. No rude jokes 2. Participating in each other’s important life events 3. Call when urgent help is needed 3. Checking if everyone is okay...
Introduction The Bhopal accident occurred in India almost 40 years ago, on December 2, 1984. This disaster claimed the lives of 3800 people, tens of thousands were injured from contact with toxic substances, and 102,000 were disabled (Lucchini et al., 2018). The incident occurred when water entered a methyl isocyanate...
One of the most dehumanizing theories in the history of social sciences is eugenics. The story shared in the article Social work and eugenics by Anastas (2011), sheds new, disturbing light on the history of social workers in the U.S. Generally, social workers should act as agents of change, advocating...
Stamp Act The stamp act was among the many legal changes that caused the American colonies to revolt against the British. Introduced in 1765, it required most printed materials used within the colonies to be stamped with an official seal. This included both important papers such as legal documents are...
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a severe condition that threatens public health. Awareness of medical workers and the community about this disease will allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment. The main danger of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the prolonged absence of symptoms. The consequences of the disease without...
Introduction Gloria Anzaldua’s poem, “To Live in the Borderlands Means You,” explores identities, culture, and self-worth in the modern age and is intricate and profound. The borderland refers to the distinctive phenomenology and sense of identity of the individual who cannot traverse the borders yet resides within its chasm (Ortega...
Introduction and Definition of the Recreational Therapy Facilitation Technique Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Is When Trained Providers Use Recreational Activities to Improve or Maintain a Person’s Cognitive, Emotional, Social, or Physical Functioning. People Who Receive This Therapy-Sometimes, Called Patients-Are, Are Often Ill, Have Disabilities, or Are Elderly. The Therapist...
Investors support start-ups and small enterprises with venture capital, a form of private equity believed to have the potential for long-term growth. Typically, the majority of venture funding comes from affluent individuals, investment banks, and other financial institutions. However, it is often given to tiny businesses, organizations with extraordinary growth...
Anatomy of a Murder is more than simply a courtroom drama: it is a realistic and comprehensive examination of American life at the period. The film’s goal was to examine and portray the judicial system in a scientific and realistic manner. Characters in the narrative perceive one another, and they...
Introduction Occupational therapy, or ergo-therapy, is a field of medicine that aims to help a person in everyday life develop, restore and maintain the skills necessary to perform activities that are significant for the health and well-being of this individual. The work of an occupational therapist is not equivalent to...
Introduction The era of globalization brings a unique specificity to the concerns that were notable before. For numerous decades, all nations have been solving their ecological problems independently, only in a few cases entering into international treaties devoted to protecting certain species of flora and fauna, objects located within the...
Introduction Human trafficking and kidnapping are severe crimes characterized by involuntary servitude and causing harm to a person or using an individual for forced labor. The cases of this crime are numerous since the decisions differ depending on the perspectives and interpretation of the laws. This critical analysis focuses on...
“Dulce et Decorum Est” is a poem by English poet Wilfred Owen. Besides being a poet, he participated in World War I, and this writing was devoted to experiences in battles during the war. “Dulce et Decorum Est” was published posthumously in the collection of Owen’s poems (Spacey). The author...
Introduction In the Buddha’s Words presents a work of detailed examination of Buddha’s teachings left in the Nikayas. The reading focused on chapters that center around Buddha’s teachings about people’s happiness in the present and future life and the concept of rebirth. The interpretation of Buddha’s teachings for ordinary people...
