Human Rights It is common that human beings everywhere demand the realization of diverse values to ensure their individual and overall well being. Every American citizen has the ability to live his or her life free and full of equality, while also taking further steps in having a voice and power. As human rights extends its authority throughout many countries, it provides for people to

Identity Theft The effects of the crime of identity theft are numerous. As our society continues to develop and our populations continue to explode, crime is a major concern. Our society is bombarded daily with shocking crime statistics that elude to the destruction of our morality; however, most law-abiding citizens feel reasonably safe from becoming a victim. Only in the last few ye

Effects Of Second Hand Smoke Anti-smokers have long tried to restrict smoking on the grounds that it was bad for smokers' health. But this sort of paternalism, while it has many merits, is not very effective when it comes to getting laws passed. At least not in this country. In recent years, however, they have made great progress using the theory that smoking is bad for the health of oth

Are You Blind' Are You Blind' Some people work all their lives to make others like the person that they are trying to be. There are many organizations whose purpose is simply to bring individuals who otherwise would not have acceptance anywhere else together. Many individuals may not have any other type of acceptance anywhere and take social groups with a great seriousness. The desi

Animal Experimentation Animal Experimentation has been used in the past in attempt to solve modern day health problems. There is now evidence to support the results from animal testing is not representative of what transpires in the human body. The key to solving today’s health problems lies not in using animal testing, but focusing on human clinical studies and through preventative meas

Affirmative Action Affirmative action by definition is a system designed to remedy past discrimination and eliminate current and future discrimination. This has become quite the problem in many areas. I have read and come to understand that this is an immense problem within the universities. In one university this has been pinpointed and tried in court numerous times, such as the Univers

Teenage Parenthood Teenage Parenthood There are many struggles involved with becoming a teenage parent. I have endured varying degrees of support and negativity from peers, and school staff. Simultaneously, I became a statistic. I was a typical teenager, I had many dreams, and high hopes of a bright future. This was all put on hold following the birth of my son between my soph

Legalizing Marijuana The Legalization of Marijuana A question that has haunted society for many decades is: Should the use of marijuana be legalized' While some disagree, many agree and have several reasons to support their decision. Marijuana is a drug from the Indian hemp plant Cannabis sativa, it can be smoked or eaten for a hallucinogenic and relaxing effect. The supporters of leg

Changes In Health Care For Retired Workers Changes in Health Care for Retired Workers Health care for retired workers is always changing and it’s not for the better. The workforce had changed remarkably causing retirement plans to decline. Current workers are being pressured to pay more out of pocket. These retirees are rarely helped out and when they are, it isn’t enough. It is dif

Interpersonal Communications When people think about interpersonal communication they tend to only think about the words that are spoken. Interpersonal Communication (IC) as defined by the book is communication between two persons or among a small group of people who have an established relationship. IC is more then just the words spoken, it’s how the words are perceived, what the word

Procrastination A Battle From Within Taking pride in my work and making sure something is done to the best of my abilities are two things that I feel will take me very far in the things that I do in my work, and personal life, a along with my learning team. In my prospective of things a person’s attitude or characteristics are shown through the outcome of their projects or assignments.

Designated Driver The Designated Driver Every decision a person makes will have an effect on something. Drinking and driving has a great impact on not only the driver, but other people driving on the same roads. Many teenagers have the false impression that if they’ve done it once (drink, drive, and make it home alive), they can continue to do so and be all right. This is definitely

Euthenasia Euthanasia is often called “mercy killing”. It is intentionally making someone die, rather than allowing that person to die naturally. It is sometimes the act of ending someone’s life who is terminally ill, or is suffering in severe pain. Euthanasia is mostly illegal in the world today. Euthanasia can be considered a form of suicide, if the person afflicted with the problem ac

Ethics Of Globalization Ethics of the Effects of Globalization Globalization is the process by which a business or company becomes international or starts to operate on an international level. Some economists recognize globalization as being in the best interest of all states. While others believe that increasingly liberated trade and global economic interaction is necessary in ma

Infidelity What is the truth about infidelity' When two people who love each other decide to take a sacred vow “till death do us part”, a part of the commitment involves being loyal and faithful in every way. In a society such as ours, where the divorce rate is sky high, infidelity plays a major role and of great concern to all those who are presently marri

Adoption Adopting a child is an experience that promises to bring great joy as it changes a couple or individual’s life forever. But what happens if the mother of that child wants to endorse their child' Those are the issues that many adopting parents and birth-right mothers are facing today. Many biological mothers want their child back. There are many concerns for adopting parents to k

Humanities When I first signed up for Humanities I was under the impression it was mostly like ENC1101. However, when I realized what the course is about than it seemed to be more like a history class mixed with the arts and literature. It really is an insight to ancient cultures and societies, and how they viewed their world at the time. Then the next question that arose was what par

A Raisin In Time A Life’s Dream In thinking of the Lanston Hughes poem from which the title of this play was taken, the key concept of dreams deferred comes to mind. The characters in this play all had a dream about their life. They all wanted something that would benefit them or others. The cherished dreams of Mama, Walter Lee and Beneatha reveal a great deal about the nature of the

Aids In The African American Community AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition thought to be caused by a virus in which the body’s white cells lose their ability to protect against infections. AIDS was first reported in the United States in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide epidemic. AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV progressively

Differences Should teens be able to obtain contraceptive services without parental consent' Teenagers that are sexually active take the risk that comes with sexual intercourse such as sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) and pregnancies. Yes, teens are too young to be having sex and usually do not think of the risks or consequences that comes with having sexual intercourse. And t

Oglala The first few chapters that were assigned for Monday painted a picture of an Indian society that has been influenced by a white majority in a negative way. Like the Bedouins Stories book, Oglala Women shows the change from tradition to modernization. The colonization of the west has ruined tradition in the Oglala culture, not to mention every other Indian culture in the US. Thi

Affrimative Action Affirmative Action Affirmative action is a plan made to end discrimination by guaranteeing minorities will be hired. The United States uses this practice to hire, but the qualifications of such people are occasionally overlooked. Many people believe that affirmative action is a very effective plan. The other people who oppose such action include people of various mi

African Americans In The Media “African American Portrayals in the Entertainment Media” The entertainment media as we know it started in 1891 when The Edison Company successfully demonstrated the Kinetoscope. The first film to tell a complete story was Georges Milieus’ “A Trip to the Moon”. Soon there were many motion pictures. It wasn’t until 1941 that television came to America and a

Alcohol VS Marijuana The Problems Of Society Foreword: There is no culture in the history of mankind that did not ever use some kind (kinds) of drugs. Despite the well-known consequences of drug addiction, millions of people constantly consume different legal and illegal drugs. Affecting people’s mind and changing their behavior, drugs become one of the most threatening factors o

Designer Babies Designer Babies There are many ethical dilemmas that would arise if parents had the option to genetically engineer their babies. Although this is a widely controversial issue, there are many pros and cons to ‘creating’ a couple’s child. There is no right or wrong answer to the question. The deciding factor is dependant on the views and ethics of the parents. Through res

Cause Of Poverty The Cause of Poverty There are three hundred million children who are chronically hungry and one hundred million do not attend schools. Homelessness is at an all time high, and extremely low income families surround rural and suburban areas via trailers or section eights. The lasting effects of substance abuse can make a wealthy family go in debt. With new and differen

Child Labor Gazette Child Labor Gazette Pg. 1 Headlines for Today: March 23, 2003 Edition By Ryan Pittman—Block 4 LEADING STORIES…… Reformers Help End Child Labor Practices. What is a reformer, anyway' Reformers are people who want to make positive changes for the good of society. They wanted to help put an end to unfair child labor practices that went on for years a

Gangs GANGS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON FAMILIES Introduction The aim or objective of this paper is to thoroughly report on why individuals join gangs and how gang membership can put people’s friends, family and even themselves in jeopardy of being seriously injured or killed. The researcher is aiming towards a few topics on this paper such as gang membership, graffiti, violence and vanda

Advertisements Singaporeans seem to be fixated on the quest for outer beauty. This can be seen by the influx of beauty centres and their adverstisements in our media today. These advertisements invariably involve celebrities or real life success stories extolling the virtues of their individual products. These products promise flat tummies, bigger breasts and toned bodies for the fem

African American Stereotypes In Literature “…Afro-American writers have insinuated their countermyths into the dominant discourse by appearing to endorse myths they in fact seek to subvert.” (- Craig Warner) Craig Warner’s statement regarding African-American writers can also be said about writers who also seem to endorse myths regarding women that most women would prefer to undermine.