Affirmative Action Still Needed' An Affirmative Reaction to Affirmative Action Affirmative Action is a term used to describe federal initiatives that require people responsible for providing economic and educational opportunities to consider a candidate's race, sex, or disability, especially if the individual's minority affiliation has suffered past discrimination. Initially, Affirma

Affluenza Affluenza When I get home, the first thing I see is my brother who is more than likely watching television. His favorite television program at the moment is Nickelodeon’s Sponge Bob Square Pants. As he watches this children’s television channel, he is being attacked by many marketers telling him what he should have and absolutely needs. Unfortunately, many young children

Affordable Housing Many residents of Boulder, Colorado struggle within their community to manage the high cost of housing. Housing prices within this area has caused individuals limited housing choices, that is, except for those who are in the higher income groups. Some of the reasons for the extreme expense of housing is due to “more higher-paying jobs, a strong national economy, and

African Cake “A Berlin Conference was able to tear Africa into shreds and divide her up between three or four imperial flags” -Fanon. In 1884, European imperialists met at the Berlin Conference to “carve the African cake”. These imperialists had an agenda to not only lay the boundaries and rules for the occupation of the African “motherland”, but to also bring civilization to the Afric

Appalachian Poverty Appalachian Poverty Poverty is a global problem, and it has existed from the beginning of civilization. Hunger, homelessness, and lack of health care are major aspects of this worldwide dilemma. Many countries are in complete poverty and a majority are third-world countries. Within the United States of America, a land of plenty, there are also pockets of

Against Affirmative Action Thirty-eight years ago, there was discrimination occurring in America that made it necessary for our government to create and enforce a law called Affirmative Action. Although this was a positive intervention at the time, Affirmative Action is no longer necessary today. Affirmative action is any plan or program that promotes the employment of women and membe

Agenda Setting In The Media Today From the dawn of the mass media, the different mediums have found ways to try and control the way that we as Americans think. The idea of agenda setting is something that has been around since the 1920’s. This idea of agenda setting, though not dealing directly with the media controlling the minds of the people, does look at the media’s ability to cont

Acquaintance Rape The last time I had to debate an issue, it was on the subject of “Acquaintance Rape.” My goal was to inform my audience that rape is most often committed, least reported, and least prosecuted serious crime in the United States. I also wanted to convey the fact that rape is an act of violence using sex as a weapon. It is also an attempt to control and dominate the othe

Aggression There are different reasons why a person may act aggressively towards other human beings. The person may act this way because of his culture or the way he was brought up in society. The person does not, however, act this way based on instinct alone. Aggression is a molded, learned behavior. A human being must have both environmental and instinctual factors in order to display

AIDS Is the message getting through' We already know enough about AIDS to prevent its spread, but ignorance, complacency, fear and bigotry continue to stop many from taking adequate precautions. We know enough about how the infection is transmitted to protect ourselves from it without resorting to such extremes as mandatory testing, enforced quarantine or total celibacy. But too few p

AIDS In Africa For the past two decades multinational drug companies have turned a blind eye on the AIDS epidemic in South Africa by refusing to sell antiretroviral drugs to them at discounted prices. The antiretroviral drugs are the standard virus treatment available to AIDS patients in the United States and other developed nations. The cost for the treatment runs between $10,000 and

Aids In Sfrica AIDS in Africa As recently as 1990, there were some regions of the world that had remained relatively unscathed by AIDS. Today, however, there is not a single country around the world which has wholly escaped the AIDS epidemic. As the epidemic has matured, some of the developed nations which were hard hit by the epidemic in the 1980s such as the United States have repor

Air Travel Air Travel Traveling by air has become a way of life for many business professionals and vacationers alike. Although not always the most comfortable way of travel, airplanes have been used to get people to their destination in a timely manner. Depending on one’s financial situation, he or she can choose various seating options on the aircraft- such as flying first–class or f

Alcohol Ads In Rolling Stone Magazine Imagine flipping through the pages of your favorite magazine. You probably pay little attention to the numerous advertisements scattered throughout the articles and photographs. How much of an impact and influence do these ads actually have on Americans' Alcohol has been and remains a major health problem in the United States. Alcohol is a cent

Alcohol, Child Abuse In the United States, twenty million children are experiencing physical, verbal and emotional abuse from parents who are addicted to alcohol. Growing up in an alcoholic house can leave emotional scars that may last a lifetime. This is tragic because we consider that childhood is the foundation on which our entire lives are fabricated. When a child’s efforts to bond w

Alcoholism Alcoholism Alcohol is a liquid distilled product of fermented fruits, grains and vegetables used as a solvent, antiseptic and sedative for potential abuse (Webster’s New Word Dictionary). Many people drink for the effects of sensory alteration and anxiety reduction. Drinking too much of this substance can cause staggering, loss of coordination, slurred speech, nerve damag

Alcoholism The drinking age in the United States is a contradiction. At the age of eighteen, one can drive a car, vote in an election, get married, serve in the military and buy tobacco products. In the United States you are legally an adult at eighteen. An eighteen-year-old, however, can not purchase alcoholic beverages. The minimum drinking age should be lowered from twenty-one in the

Alcoholism One evening a group of friends and I were sitting at my house watching movies. As we were all sitting there we suddenly heard someone banging on my door, I couldn’t think of who it would be at that time of night. As I looked through the window, I saw my Uncle Jim standing there. All I was able to notice when I opened the door was his bloodshot eyes and the strong odo

All Wrapped Up In Condom Distribution All Wrapped Up In Condom Distribution Sex. When one hears this word, what does he or she think of' Most individuals do not think of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, instead they think of pleasure and fun. With the rather dramatic increase of teenage pregnancies and the higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases in recen

Allegory Allegory “Marrying Absurd” is an article written by Joan Didion in 1967, for a magazine called the Saturday Evening Post. Didion portrays exactly how ludicrous the marriage “industry” has become in Las Vegas. The reader is lead to see the cheapness of the Las Vegas industry. Las Vegas has managed to make a mockery of the sanctity of marriage. This city has managed to take s

America Are Americans really over the plane attacks of September 11' No reasonable person will disagree with the fact that there were and still are lasting effects brought on by the actions of terrorist on September 11. The terrorist attacks influenced American views socially, culturally, and financially. The aftermath of the destruction varied from positive to negative. Unfortunat

America And The Silicone Epidemic America and the Silicone Epidemic Turn on the television, or pick up almost any magazine, and you’ll be bombarded by images of slim, sexy, voluptuous, models, with flawless complexion and perfect hair. “So what’s the problem with that”, you might ask yourself' The problem is that all this extreme overexposure to “the perfect body or face” can wreak hav

American Heath Care System American Heath Care System Within the health care field there is a growing concern about the needs of the elderly. Families often wonder if their loved ones are getting the proper care that they need. With the growing costs of health care and the decreasing resources of primary care physicians it is feared that only the physical needs of the patient will be

Alcohol Alcohol plays too significant a role in society today and should be an after thought as opposed to the most essential addition to any social event. Alcohol creates numerous social, economic, and health problems that could very easily be stopped if it played a less influential role in every day events. The use of alcohol is prominent in, but not limited to three social circles tha

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Pumped into Commission Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Pumped into Commission United States oil companies depend on U.S. land for domestic oil production just as the United States needs domestic oil companies to be more energy self-sufficient. The demand for oil has become a topic for discussion and how to obtain it is an even bigger concern. The Presid

Americas Horrific Teen Drivers America’s Horrific Teen Drivers In America, driving is the main source of transportation. Being an American teenage driver myself, I clearly remember dreaming about that golden day I’d be allowed to get my driver’s license. American teenagers place driving, being the first major milestone in the transition into adulthood, on a pedestal. The idea of b

Amish “Amish mount rare petition drive to keep horses on property.” By Dan Lewerenz I chose this article for chapter four to fit under Cultural Diversity. The article discusses a situation involving two Amish men who received fines for having horses on their property without the adequate amount of land required by

An Examination Of The Justice System In America Capital punishment has been a form of “disciplining” since 1750 B.C., when it was part of the code of Hammarabi. The bible itself, also prescribes death as a penalty for any of thirty crimes committed. The crimes ranged from any between murder and fornication. In the 18th century more than two hundred capital crimes were recognized, and

An Eye For An Eye There is no doubt when it comes to any issue contemplating life or death there will be a conflict. Most people go through life avoiding serious trouble because of the inevitable repercussions. Those that don’t respect the law must face the consequences. Serious crimes, such as murder, people think require capital punishment. So we can’t justify intentionally murderi

Are Lawsuits Against Tobacco Companies Justified' Are Lawsuits Against Tobacco Companies Justified' A cigarette is the perfect type of a perfect pleasure. It is exquisite, and it leaves one unsatisfied. What more could one want' (qtd. in Hilts, 102). Statistics show that there have been 1.1 billion smokers in the past 90 years, making it the most widespread addiction in the