Teen Pregnancy Teen pregnancy is a controversial issue because it effects society as a whole. Teenage mothers often raise children who never learn how to live productive lifestyles. Negative elements like drug addiction and crime seem to be the only outlets that are available to lonely, confused children who live in poverty-stricken cities. For many of these children there are only the o

Divorce Divorce: Effects on Children Many people do not know how much divorce effects children of all ages. One person has said, AHalf of the young people in study, for example were involved in serious drug and alcohol abuse, many before the age of 14" ( Kato n. pag.). Divorce has been seen by many families in recent years more so than in the earlier 1900's. Divorce does have a trem

Cell Phones While Driving Effects of Using Cell phones while Driving Since the introduction of cellular telephones in 1983, there have been dramatic changes in the cellular industry as well as the transportation industry. With a growth rate of about 40 percent per year, it’s estimated by the year 2007 there will likely be about 95 million cellular telephones users in the United States

Divorce and Shildren Regardless of age, race, sex or religion, divorce has devastating, often long-term, consequences. The immediate effects of divorce, such as hurt, anger and confusion, are evident in both children and adults. The longer-term effects are not so easy to pin point. Adults are usually able to articulate their emotions and verbalize their distress, anger, pain and confu

The Coca-Cola Conspiracy Machines line our schools, workplaces, and stores, silently watching passers by. Huge fortresses stand as strongholds enforcing your choice in beverage. It comes into our homes via satellite to spread its propaganda with advertisement, which offers the American dream yet only delivers disease and bad taste. The enemy has gone unnoticed for too long, and the time

Do People Care When They Have Sex' Sex Now and Then. Sex is one of the most heated issues in our society today. Obviously sex has always been here, but in the past people were at least a little more discreet and respectful, and it was much more common for sex to be honored in marriages only. Now, sex education is taught to junior high school students, teachers are giving out condoms,

Shoplifting A raising trend among many teenagers now a days has become shoplifting. The temptation of simply not paying for an item, just casually hiding the item away or stuffing it in your purse and saving your own money is a large factor for many teenagers. One might just think he or she’s getting a product for free but doesn’t realize all the affects of his or her actions, all of whi

The Mentality: Us Versus Them The Mentality: “Us Versus Them” As progressive and open-minded as America believes herself to be, there are still many very real and influential prejudices and stereotypes that exist. Among these is one in particular that hits home for myself and a large number of my peers. Although this particular prejudice (and its associated stereotypes) is not complet

Do We Really Need Drunks' Do we really need Drunks' How would it feel to have someone whom you love to have been lost to the hands of an alcoholic' That’s the type of situations that arise in today’s society in dealing with alcohol. Making alcohol illegal is the best way for justice to be served to the innocent families and children who experience horrible dilemma due to the cause of

Colorism Introduction The various shades of complexion within the African American people should be something celebrated. The different hues of skin should be an attribute that differentiates, but still unites the black society. However, this is not always the case. African Americans, today, seldom celebrate their differences in the respect to complexions. Differences in skin color

Racism All Grown Up I swear to the Lord I still can’t see Why Democracy means Everyone but me. -Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks When my father was younger, handlebar moustaches and bellbottoms were in style. In fact, he was wearing an all-white, bellbottomed tuxedo with a gigantic gold chain slung across it on the day he married my mother. This was top-notch attire then. Wh

To Tip Or Not To Tip' That Is The Question. This is a process analysis essay of judging a tip on a table. Tip or no Tip' That is the Question! The process of scoping out a good tipper from a variety of different groups of people is a very judgmental and often inaccurate process. But in the business of waiting tables stereotyping your customers is a very useful tool. Given that

Triangle Of Poverty Triangle of Poverty Poverty defined by Merriam’s Webster is, “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions,” it is where the level of personal or family income is below the standards made by the government. Money is just one of the causes of poverty, another cause is access. Access is the basic necessities pe

Debating Safety In Education Childhood is the period of life that enables children to become competent and develop into confident adults. The role of an adult will influence the child significantly and during childhood, a child relies on the adult to care, protect and support whilst they learn and gain knowledge of the world. Part of the role and adult plays in a young child’s life is th

Does the Hero Wear the Mask Does the Hero Wear the Mask' If your message is about love how could you profess to love everyone but yet and still hate yourself' In his Letter from the Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., contradicts his own fight for equality. Paul Laurence Dunbar sums it up best in his poem, We Wear the Mask. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., contradicts himse

And Then There Were None / Identity And Then There Were None / Identity Murder mysteries are a type of literature/film which always contain a storyline which keeps the reader/viewer on the edge of their seat. Suspense, action, horror, and drama are all elements which add to the perfect murder mystery. These types of stories, when done right, take your mind on a thrill ride that doesn

Environmental Inequalities Andrew Hurley, in “Environmental Inequalities,” seems to be answering the same question throughout his telling of class, race, and industrial pollution in Gary, Indiana. From 1945- 1980 there were three distinct groups in Gary. There were the middle-class made up of white doctors, lawyers and management, the working class composed of semiskilled workers earning

Domestic Couples Marriage has persisted as a union between two people. Many people do not readily commit themselves and accept marriage as their option. Domestic partners include unmarried couples—same sex or opposite sex—who live together. American corporations should extend benefits to domestic partners as well as to spouses. For example, if individuals of the same gender marry, wo

Union Fight For Rights These days, the fast food industry employs millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, many of these people are not represented by unions. Fast food workers are forced to clean restaurants on their own time and are often compensated with food, not wages. Moreover, the fast food industry reduces costs in intolerable ways. Because employees need to have th

Equality Of Education An unequal level of achievement in schools is one of the most familiar aspects of the British education system. As rule schooling in Britain is a white middle class patriarchal institution and those who do not fit into those categories often find themselves underachieving, much of the time through no fault of their own. The group that this study will concentrate o

Gender Differences in Communications Gender Differences in Communications Gender communication is communication about and between men and women (Ivy and Backlund, 1994). Recognizing gender differences in communication enables both sexes to communicate better with each other. According to Deborah Tannen, (1992, p 17), many women and men feel dissatisfied with their close relations

Year Round Education Year-Round Education Thesis statement Teachers, administrators, students, and parents should consider all of the pros and cons of year-round education and base school calendar decisions on the plan that gives students the best opportunity to be academically successful. I. There are possibly cost and academic advantages of two plans of year-round education. A. Th

Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a very serious problem that we are all facing in the United States today. Many people think of domestic violence as men beating women but domestic violence can occur to anyone of any culture, race, occupation, or income level. The abusers can be husbands, boyfriends, lovers or partners. No one group is targeted towards viole

Women Should Not Be Allowed In Augusta National Golf Club The Augusta National Golf Club is a private golf resort for men. This is the how this club was founded, and how this club should stay. There has been a huge uproar lately about the issue of whether women should be allowed as members. Augusta National has taken the stance that they are a private organization, and do not have to

Domestic Violence and How it is Seen as a Precursor to Homelessness in Women “ Domestic Violence and how it is seen as a Precursor to Homelessness in Women” “As soon as we moved into this house, you think you can have your way… You are my wife and I tell you what you can do and what you can’t do.” This kind of statement is typical of what a battered woman knows to be the only truth

The Truth Behind Drinking And Driving The Truth behind Drinking and Driving Imagine being in a bar with a few of your good friends. Everyone is drinking and having a good time. You are going to leave and go home, but your friends won\'t let you because they know the dangers of driving after having a few drinks. Instead they call a cab to give you a ride home. You would be extremely l

Domestic Violence Planning Paper Domestic Violence affects the majority of our nation but it is something that is not spoken about or taught to the general public like the instances of hunger or homelessness. This fact intrigues me and for my research paper, I plan on learning more about domestic violence with the intent of educating others about the causes and effects of domestic viole

Wage Gap The Wage Gap “Since the Equal Pay Act was signed in 1963, the wage gap has been closing at a very slow rate” (Rothenburg 314). According to the US Census Bureau, the gender gap continues to increasingly become smaller (1). Although women continue to earn less than men, the median income for full- time working women increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2001. The median

Ways To Save At The Supermarket Ways to Save at the Supermarket Do you have a budget' Do you shop for bargains' What do you bring with you to the supermarket' How do you save if you only bring green dollars to the store' You should always bring something to the store that can get you a discount. There are many ways to save at the supermarket, but the most common ways are bonus cards,

Same-sex Marriage Same-sex marriage By Serena Irani 16/01/05 The issue of same-sex marriage has been debated in the world for many years now. This topic concerns especially the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. What is their personal opinion on this subject' Who is with and who is against' All religions view human sexuality as a potential source of sin. No