Solution To Teen Violence Every year, nearly one-million twelve to nineteen year olds are murdered robbed, or assaulted many by their peers and teenagers are more than twice as likely as adults to become the victims of violence. Although the problem is far too complex for any one solution, teaching young people conflict resolution skills, nonviolent techniques for resolving

Cohabitation In the last couple of decades there has been a dramatic change in family values and beliefs, which has created many alternatives to the conventional marriage and traditional family form. It used to be considered a disgrace not to marry, but now society seems to value independence instead of marriage, individual freedom over collective interests, and personal pleasure instead

Spanking POS 4202 Spanking: Who is more willing to raise a hand' Spanking, or corporal punishment has always been a social issue discussed and measured. Over time the social values of it and who they are held by have changed. Through the years and the changing roles of men and women their values and priorities have changed, effecting the way they feel and choose to handle certain

Coming Of Age Experience The thick feeling of anxiety, stirred together with overwhelming confusion, and finally topped off with a sprinkle of fear all rush to one’s consciousness to test whether or not one is able to withstand the spice of life experienced in adolescence. “The Coming of Age Experience” is a large melting pot of emotions. Every individual carries “a pot” in which there

Speenhamland Every culture and every society from biblical times to present day has been forced to confront poverty through the implementation of methods or programs designed to alleviate, reduce, or even completely end poverty. Men and woman in every discipline have designed these policies, programs, and theories. One of the most common methods is the idea of wealth distribution, which

Spirituality And Substace Abuse Spirituality and Substance Abuse Treatment The definition spirituality is a very personal and individualized response to God, as we know he/she, a higher power or an animating force in the world. A person does not have to engage in religious rituals or even believe in God to be spiritual. 1. Religion comes from the root "religio" meaning humanity’s bo

Sports 4 Hire Does the attempt to have high quality athletes on campus undermine educational standards' Sports that are provided by the college, are what attract a large number of students to the school. The standards that the school sets for these students are a reflection of how the school views academics, and the importance that academics are to the school. The attempt to have h

Stem Cell Research Stem Cell Research Science and technology are constantly evolving. Each year new discoveries are made that have a profound effect on society. With these new discoveries, we are faced with new questions about scientific and moral boundaries. What are we willing sacrifice for the possible benefits of a healthier tomorrow' At what point will we allow our moral s

Stem Cells International Events Over the summer months of the year two thousand and one something extraordinary happened. An event that will have such an impact to change lives forever. No soul on earth thought that curing diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson’s would ever be possible, until today. Breakthrough research has determined that it is possible to cure these disease

Gang Activity Gangs Activity Gangs are a violent reality that people have to deal with in today’s cities. What has made these groups come about' Why do kids feel that being in a gang is both an acceptable and prestigious way to live' The long range answer to these questions can only be speculated upon, but in the short term the answers are much easier to find. On the surface, gangs a

Strengths And Weaknesses How can I figure out what my strengths or my weaknesses are' Can I tell by the number of compliments I receive' And what about the insults' What do people really think of me' Do I even care what people say about me' The answer is yes I can tell by all of these things and I do care what people think and say about me. Through many trials and tribulations du

Drugs.. Why Not' On ethical grounds, do we have the right to use the machinery of government to prevent an individual from becoming an alcoholic or a drug addict' For children, almost everyone would answer at least a qualified yet. But for the responsible adults, would answers no. Reason with the potential addict, yet tell him that the consequences, yes. Prey for and with him,yes. But I

Struggle For Soverirnty Meer Abdul-Waali 9/24/03 Struggle for Sovereignty Sovereignty, an inextricable mixture of independence, autonomy, self discovery and freedom from influence, congruent to material, physical or spiritual experiences, is the theme of Percy’s treatise, “The Loss of the Creature,” where he asserts that a sovereign experience is the only form of ‘a

Stupid White Men Across the United States of America, there are many opinions about the government. One opinion that seems absurd to one person can be brilliant to another person. Opinions vary from person to person. Some people may not express their opinions to the public while others do not care what others think of their opinion. Michael Moore is a perfect example of a man who doe

Shyness Understanding the Distress of Children Who Suffer from Shyness Almost everyone has felt shy at some point in his or her life. Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in a new social setting is not uncommon or something to be overly concerned about; however, there are many people whose lives suffer because of their shyness. Shyness can have many harmful effects on a person’s emotional an

Stimulants Stimulants are drugs that tend to increase alertness and physical activity. Some widely known Stimulants are Amphetamines, Cocaine, and street drugs commonly called Speed. The more widely abused stimulants are amphetamines and cocaine. Cocaine has limited commercial use and its sale and possession are strictly controlled. Amphetamines are sometimes prescribed by physic

Stimulation “Promises To Keep” “Promises to Keep,” written by Katherine Karr offers encouragement and advice to families who have to put loved ones in nursing homes. Few are prepared for the shock of the placement into the institution, and families are not aware of the emotional effort needed to put forth so that that elderly feel comforted and maintain dignity throughout this vital c

Summay And Response In a publication of her piece “From the Welfare Rolls, a Mother’s View” in Newsweek Magazine in August 1999, the author Elyzabeth Joy Stagg describes her personal circumstances that led to her need for public assistance. Being one herself, she also expresses her feelings and her point of view on the topic of welfare moms. “From the Welfare Rolls, a Mothe

Colleges are a Great Medium for Social Awareness Colleges are a Great Medium for Social Awareness I believe universities and community colleges are the most advantageous sites for advancing social awareness and to foster change. Prior to reading the Gitlin book The Sixties and The Port Huron Statement (PHS), from the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), I had a difficult time fo

Street Crime V. White Collar Crime Does Street Crime Pose More of a Threat to the Public’s Well-Being Than White Collar Crime' Computer Crimes versus Robbery Computer crime is a relatively new phenomenon with its conception being in the last half of the twentieth century. A computer crime is “any offense where the modus operandi or signature involves the use of a computer netw

Student Uniforms: Problem Or Solution' Students are continuously complaining about the dress codes at their schools, and are utterly rejecting the idea of school uniforms; however, there are many benefits to this proposal. Today people are so concerned about being attractive and popular that they forget the real reason for going to school. The increase in academic performance and school

Symbolism Vs. Truth Symbolism vs. Truth When society allows the manipulation of a sincerely earnest event, during a time when the people of this country long for relief; my inner being becomes greatly enraged. "Serious people with serious purpose": Kathleen Parker has summed the reaction of our society on 9-11-01 as a whole. Political correctness was nowhere insight when the thousand

Teacher Victimization Background of crime victimization and some of the factors which lead to crime in schools and collegiate campuses: Teacher Victimization: Teachers experience a variety of criminal acts throughout the school year. These indignities range from rare offenses, such as rape and assault, to more frequent experiences of verbal abuse. In a typical month, teachers en

Color of H2O “The Color of Water” The Color of Water is an autobiographical book that parallels the life of the author, James McBride, and his mother Ruth. The story is about a man who is confused about his identity. As a young boy James realized that was not sure of who is mother was either. All he knew was that they lived in Black neighborhoods, his siblings and himself had tan skin

Technology And PR Dara Kenigsberg PRL 206 2/27/03 Throughout the 1980s, the most prominent form of communication was the telephone. Surprisingly, however, telephones were not as prevalent in households as one may think, but rather they were an asset afforded by the haves and coveted by the have-nots. To follow suit, and quite accordingly, computer ownership adhered to these patte

Stupidity Is A Normal Phenomenon "...of the many individuals of any species which are periodically born, but a small number can survive. I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful is preserved, by the term Natural Selection . . . " Charles Darwin, M.A., 1859 Not long ago, my brother and I were driving down Main St. on a Friday night. We were

Teenage Abortion Teenage abortion has become a complicated issue in today’s time. The decision we are faced with is “Who Chooses”, the parent or their pregnant teenage daughter. Most parents are informed and support their daughter’s decision whatever that decision might be. There are a few teenage girls who do not inform their parents they are pregnant and want to have an abortion. I

Teen Pregnancy Although the rate of teen pregnancy in the United States has declined greatly within the past few years, it is still an enormous problem that needs to be taken into consideration. These rates are still higher in the 1990’s than they were only a decade ago. The United States’ teenage birthrate exceeds that of most other industrialized nations, even though American teenage

Pygmalion Effect Most people have heard about the Pygmalion effect, or the possibilities of effecting ones behavior by your belief in their ability. This is also known as the self fulfilling prophecy (Digest, 2003) the effect was highlighted in the play “My Fair Lady,” this was where Eliza Doolittle’s success was enhanced by Professor Higgins belief in her ability. Is it possible to affe

Racism Racism is the most important and persistent social problem in America and in the world today. It is on the rise in increasing ways. Whether we are talking about ethnic cleansings, group hatred or retraction of equity laws under the guise that these are unfair, the underlying issue is the same. One group, threatened by the perceived loss of power, exercises social, economic and po