Essays on Distinct

While the concept of race is today clearly recognized as fictitious, the term itself has taken an altogether new reality as a cultural denotation. More specifically, the culture of racism is largely influenced by geopolitical imagination and socio-political antagonism. The new political order referred to as “Empire” is a social frame work that posits “the inferiority of an “Other” based not in biology but in cultural differences and their insurmountability” (Semati, 257). Semati argues that ‘Brown’, once signified exoticism, but refers to menacing ‘Other’ today. The Brown in this case (in Semati’s article) refers to the Muslims of ...

Theater is thought to have started in the 6th century BC in Athens, as a form of classical entertainment (Goldhill 54). At this time, it was predominantly for entertainment, and also to create a catalogue of historical events, or depiction of mythology. This evolved into plays that were categorized as tragedy, comedy and drama, each in forms that we would readily recognize today, were all born out of that early tradition. However, over time, different countries adapted the western art form, to create formulas that more directly address their social concerns, or meet the social need for expression. In ...

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to expand the readers’ awareness about the philosophical and ethical principles that may be associated with abortion. With that, the topic that will be discussed in this paper is abortion. Abortion can be defined as the process of ending a pregnancy. It is important to note, however, that an abortion can happen intentionally or unintentionally. Unintentional abortion typically occurs naturally. Examples would be when there are birth defects that have been found during pregnancy; this is otherwise known as spontaneous abortion or simply a miscarriage. Intentional abortion, on the other hand, is done ...

Paraguay is a landlocked country covering an average of 406750 square kilometers. It is located in South America. Its prominent physical feature of the country is the Paraguay River that separates the country into two regions with distinct differences in climate, and land topography. Industrialization and other human activities have adversely affected the country’s environment. The current environmental issues are water pollution caused by industrial discharges into rivers and streams, deforestation and encroachment into wetlands. The rate of deforestation is quite high due to weak government policies on deforestation and weak implementation of forest protection policies. The country ...

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Introduction5 Literature Review..6 Conclusion....11 References..12 Abstract Negative (opposing or intimidating) events arouse robust and speedy physiological, rational, emotive, and social reactions. This organization of the organism is accompanied by physical, cognitive, and interactive results that diminish, lessen, and even wipe out the influence of that incident. This array of mobilization-minimization seems to be bigger for undesirable events than for unbiased or positive happenings. Hypothetical explanations of this response form are reviewed in this paper. Further, it will give a verdict on whether negative bias has been helpful or harmful to the process of human evolution. It is established that ...

Since the dawn of our human civilization, people have been trying to find the most effective way of building their behavior. Historically, the patterns of people’s activity have been directly connected to the society itself. Therefore, the social and political utility of the human operations is one of the determining factors. As a result, the behavior of the community, formed by the patterns of personalities, has become an extremely complex system of reasons and consequence. Hannah Arendt addresses the topic of the human being’s behavior in the context of the political history. The Human Condition is her ...

Introduction

The film, “If these Walls Could Talk,” is a compilation of three generational segments of stories that exonerate the plight of women in the society against the general view of the dominant sex. This film was released in 1996, and it exclusively discusses the controversial issue of abortion, which seeps in three distinct generations. The three segments of the film entail different generations and decades, but the setup for the entire story transpires in the same house. The first story is a widow, whose husband was killed on the battlefield (Stuart, 2008). Demi Moore is the woman in the ...

HRD program that is most often not done well

An important component in designing a HRD program that is most often not done well is education and training. Education and training define an employee; without it the worker is ineffective and cannot meet expectations. Authors and experts blame the educational system and the training infrastructure for the inadequate preparation of a particular workforce. You cannot teach an employee statistical process control if that employee had not mastered seventh-grade math or fifth-grade reading. Studies have shown that many job applicants are not prepared for the present job market, let alone the advanced economy they will face in the near ...

All the nations of the earth both developed and developing countries has to deal and cope with the demands of the climate change. China is, therefore, not an exception. China has to deal with a wide range of climates from the tropics and deserts. Climate can be viewed in three dimensions, in that climate constraints economy and society, and the climate is a hazard and can bring about other disasters and hazards. In recent research, the Chinese culture has not yet developed as fast as other nations of the world though some argue that China had the start in ...

Introduction

A comparison of engineering licensure and regulation in the United States and Canada reveal critical differences between the two countries. Nonetheless, the licensure and regulation between the two countries converge at the point where government intervention in the profession offer some level of autonomy for engineers in their duty to promote public welfare and consumer protection. It has to be noted that privileges given to engineers in Canada present tremendous responsibility to the players. Besides, state regulation and licensure in the United States gives the state the watchdog powers to oversee the operations of individual engineers and corporate entities ...

I strongly support the views expressed by Zhou in the article. It is often said that America is a land of liberty, equality and opportunity. The gifted people get what they deserve. Asian Americans have proved their ability and they have been credited for one of the major drivers of American economy. They are called “Model Minority”. The previous generations of Asian Americans came to this land to shape their future and the future of their next generations. They got liberty and opportunities to prosper as elite Americans. It clearly indicates that America is a land of liberty and ...

Introduction

Companies in different industries are adopting marketing strategies that aid them achieve uniqueness and difference from their competitors. At an age where companies experience stiff intra-industry competition, it is imperative that their marketing managers be regularly involved in the development of distinct strategies that help them acquire a comparative advantage over their competitors. The whole process of adopting unique marketing strategies to attract a certain target market is called strategic marketing. According to Wilson & Galligan (2012), strategic marketing refers to all activities undertaken by a company to differentiate itself from other players in the same industry in the marketplace. ...

Olaudah Equaino

Chapter one of Olaudah Equaino presents a glimpse of the 18th century culture and way of living in a typical African village. In the initial chapter, Equaino demonstrated a reserved behavior, by humbly citing that his narrative was not intended to call attention to himself. However, he also expressed that he felt more favored by God compared to other Africans, which leads him to acknowledge how the Divine had been so merciful of him throughout his life. Consequently, his narrative was a demonstration of his high hopes to be able to help in promoting “the interest of humanity”. He ...

MEMORANDUM

Re: Proposed changes in the marketing strategies. Recommendation: Avail the opportunities optimistically and with sustainability. Increase market share of Bakery Segment. For Dinner segment, come up with innovative ideas for the food items, ambiance of restaurants, and services in the restaurants. Come up with new and unique food menus frequently. Opportunities Available Panera Bread (PB) designs its strategy in such way that its brand becomes the best for selling fresh bread. Panera Bread is also popular as a casual restaurant with fast food. It provides high-quality food in a distinctive dining environment. The company managed to design extensive differentiation ...

<< Name>> <<School>> <<Date>> Situational Analysis: AT&T is a Fortune 500 company with 2015 revenues of $146.8 Billion (ATT, 2017). From a historical point of view it has origins in 1876 with the invention of the telephone by Alexander G. Bell. It is the world’s largest communications organization. Vision: AT&T’s vision statement is to enable every customer to “get content on any device, any way they want it” (Bajarin, 2016). Mission: AT&T’s mission statement relates to the way the company uses its technology to connect people – “to connect ...

Introduction

The economic and social wellbeing of the society depends substantially on an effective and efficient performance of organisations. Management and leadership activity in the United Kingdom organisations becomes necessary, and the weakness and opportunities that exist should get addressed to realize a further advantage based on enhanced performance (Goetsch & Davis, 2014). Thus, excellent and adequate management and leadership skills are essential tools to achieve the best in organisations. The current ideas of the nature of leadership and management have evolved significantly over several decades to encompass new ideas including emotional intelligence, especially in organisation and planning (Giacalone & Rosenfield 2013). ...

The doctrine of the Trinity is unique to Christianity. It underpins Christian theology and is the most important doctrine of Christian faith and practice. The Trinity is difficult to explain and fully understand, as is to expected since we are human and can never truly understand the infinity and omnipotence of God. Yet, the Trinity is vital to Christian faith as it represents the nature of God, and it affirms the existence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. According to Exodus 3:14 and Philippians 1:2, the Father is God, in John 8: 58 and Titus 2:13, we are told ...

Introduction

Migraine is a common type of headache disorder which is characterized by moderate to severe recurrent headache. Migraine headaches are generally severe and could last up to 3 days, wherein the pain affects half of the head but the pain is pulsating in nature. People with acute migraine headache may have suffer from sensitivity to light, vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to smell and sound. In some cases, the pain may become severe and worsen after physical activity. In 1/3rd of patients with migraine, a short period of visual disturbance or aura occurs which is an indication that the pain ...

Homeopathic treatment for Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Homeopathy is considered as an alternative medicine practice compared to modern (allopathy) practice. The concept of homeopathy relates to pseudoscience wherein the treatment of an illness is not part of a scientific rationale but the normal recovery of the person. Homeopathy was first introduced by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796 and has been used since then as an alternative treatment for many acute and chronic illnesses. Some researchers suggest that homeopathic medications or agents act like placebo in terms of modern medicine, wherein the recovery or cure of the illness is not due to the medication itself but part of ...

Literature Review

Overview The research question is essential for any study; as it will enable the researcher to focus on a particular subject to do research. The research question for this study is the effect of direct communication between the CEO and the employees when it comes to Job satisfaction. The question allows the researcher to focus on the concept of job satisfaction, internal communication the roles of both the CEO and the employees, and the factors that influence communication enhancement. Internal communication is the frequency of interaction between the upper level of management and the lower level of management (Bloom, ...

Part 1

Objective: in this critical analysis, you are expected to demonstrate an understanding of public health ethics and legal issues. Also, you are required to actively engage with the subject and come up with a substantial perspective on it.

Introduction

This critical analysis will outline the main purpose of the public health ethics and legal issues for protecting and upholding public health. Public policies and social programs are some of the aspects that constitute a good public health. Also, some patients with distinct issues contribute to the wellbeing of the public health, especially in a situation of unethical event regarding health ...

Improving Board Performance

Improving Board Performance

Introduction

In a non-profit organization that has been in operation for a considerable amount of time now, it is required that the Board of Directors is compact and the primary driving force for the organization's relevance in its business. However, in our organization, the board has not performed as expected leading to stagnation and poor performance of the organization. After being appointed as the chairperson of the board, my vision is to improve the board performance during my tenure.

In my bid to improve the performance of the board, I will ensure that each board member is ...

Market Positioning

Introduction Market positioning is a marketing strategy that seeks to influence consumer's perception of a given brand or product in relation to other competing commodities in the market. Many scholars view this marketing strategy as the process of creating an image or product identity in the minds of consumers to influence the way they (customers) perceive products in the target market (Blankson et al., 2013, p. 500). Market positioning must be maintained throughout the entire life of a given product/brand, and for firms to achieve this objective, they must understand the key market segments that they want to serve ( ...

Personal Nursing Philosophy

Personal Nursing Philosophy

First and foremost, my name is.. My home is in West Palm Beach, Florida. Nursing is my passion and I find it very enjoyable to help other people on matters pertaining to their health. I started my nursing career several years ago and along the way I have learnt a lot about the profession. Therefore, there is much I can say about my experience as well as the profession itself. The nursing profession is not only about helping patients, but it also augments one’s personal development. In most instances, the profession calls for kindness, respect, ...

The Eastern Insurance Company (EIC) was formed in 1987. It offers various services including motorcycle covers and education plans, and advice on questions arising from insurance. Before the merger, the Company had a Board of Directors consisting of six members, and twelve employees. Lion Insurance Company on the hand was formed in the 70’s, initially offering car insurance covers only. With time, the company grew to incorporate Travel insurance, Home insurance, Private medical and dental insurance, Car insurance, Life insurance, and Pet insurance. Being a global company, it had branches across various countries with hundreds of employees. The ...

Nursing: Critiquing a Quantitative/Qualitative Study

A quantitative assessment of patient and nurse outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation

Introduction

This quantitative research critique encompasses an evaluation of the research problem and purpose. An evaluation of the hypothesis and research questions will be undertaken too along with an assessment of the literature review and theoretical framework. The entire methodology will be reviewed. Quantitative research studies unlike qualitative apply statistics in explaining a phenomenon. These features of the research design will be fully explored. Study # 1: Sand-Jecklyn, K., & Sherman, J. (2014). A quantitative assessment of patient and nurse outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation. Journal of Clinical

Nursing; 23(19 - 20); 2854–2863

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Charles S. Peirce is one of the most prominent developers of pragmatism philosophy. The article by Peirce deals with concepts of different ideas. Logicians divide ideas on clear and obscure, distinct and confused. For many years, these conceptions have not changed and have not been revised, although the life and people change. Logicians used these conceptions for many years, but in fact they belong to “extinguished” philosophy. The author stresses that there is need of new formulations.

According to Peirce there 3 stages of clearness:

Familiarity Distinctness Pragmatistic exposition (Pierce) Clear idea is so understandable that it will be identified wherever it is met with, and so ...

Introduction

In the contemporary era, there is a need to adopt a mechanism in which one can serve better in the business setting in different cultures. Today’s global business society is composed the various cultures in which people face the various business environments. The manner of doing business in each of the nation affects the manner of doing business (Aslani, Brett, Ramirez-Marin, Tinsley, & Weingart, 2011). Culture is important in business, and it has an impact on the strategic direction of the business; it can also have different effects on the management of the internal structure of the organization as ...

Relativism can be in the form of empirical or normative and tends to relate to judgments an individual makes regarding a particular phenomenon (Siame 45). It is commonplace to have an observation that the globe consists of varying cultures and this clash on specific moral judgments. On the other hand, Li (151) asserts that cultures are different in many ways, but this does not constitute cultural relativism. Cultural relativists would assert that culture involves unchanging set of societal arrangements. Culture is itself a system that defines how a particular group of people have organized themselves in order to preserve ...

I. Introduction A corporation is a common type of business organization in which its owners have the ability to use it as a separate, and distinct legal entity. One of the primary differences between a corporation and other types of business organizations, such as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, is that a duly formed corporation is, legally a person. Moreover, under the law, a corporation is a legal person who the owners, in essence, can control and direct to carry out a range of activities. To be sure, corporations are deemed to have a personality or personhood, including ...

Despite the country’s small size, Japan has depicted quite contrasting economies before and after the Second World War. Up to the moment, the country has had three distinct political and economic periods; the Edo which began in 1603 and went on up to 1868, the Meiji Restoration and the final period which began after the Japan’s defeat in the Second World War in 1945 and runs up to now. Each of the three economic periods was characterized by unique factors which necessitated the government to initiate remedies so as to avoid plunging the country into an economic ...

Introduction

Sierra Ltd. is an automotive parts’ manufacturer situated in Eastbourne, England. The company manufacturers several distinct products and follows the traditional cost management system. It uses machine hours as the basis of allocation of overheads to its product costs. This report provides an assessment of Sierra’s finance director’s proposal to adopt the Activity Based Costing system for allocating overhead costs more appropriately and to increase sales margins. The most important issues faced by Sierra Ltd. are the declining revenue and profits since the last five years, low projected net profits for 2016 and high product costs. Sierra ...

According to Dekun Zheng (1983), China has been one of Asia’s most distinguished countries, and it has been known to have a class structure which has divided it into two Chinas. The upper class and the rural class has had clear demarcations in the country. The upper class of the Chinese civilization has enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle which has been visible from their expenditure, way of living and spending. Moreover, the author mentions the importance of gaining a classical education, which has been important to the Chinese upper class that helped them rise above the rural class of ...

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Introduction

Public policy is a crucial aspect of social and political structure and it paramount in making decisions and choice by those in power because public policies has a significant impact towards the public’s daily life. On the other hand, policies encompass loopholes created by conditions that are either overlooked by the policy-makers or caused by the changing trends in social and political environment. This is when the importance of analysis and evaluation of public policies becomes important in ensuring that the implemented policies will effectively serve its intended purpose. Normally, elected political leaders have ...

Chapter 2, Question 6

Creation of teams in an organization is a significant activity in order to attain productivity. Most corporations tend to create teams for instituting synergy impact into an organizational conduct. Besides, an employee team is another approach of motivating resources and extracts maximum output in least possible investment of resources. Moreover, a successful and healthy team in an organization is a measurement of leadership skills and effectiveness of internal leaders. A leader is liable to combine a reserve, innovative, and active resources under similar banner for regulating the routine conduct (Hall, 1-2). Over the years, creation of employee teams has ...

Britain took Hong Kong as a 99-year lease from the Chinese authorities through a treaty in 1898. This happened at a time when China’s Qing dynasty was at its weakest after the first Sino-Japanese war of 1895 and 1895. Thus, Britain presented the Convention for the Extension of the Hong Kong Territory as a means of gaining a strategic trading post that could give Britain power to operate within the Asia-Pacific region. The lease ended on 1st July, 1997 and Britain handed Hong Kong back to China. As of 1997, there was a completely different China from Qing ...

Globalization can be defined as the process through which economies of different nations are becoming increasingly connected. Moreover, with a globalized economy, consumers can purchase goods and services from various parts of the world irrespective of their location. This is possible due to the introduction of the internet among other platforms that support the practice. It is worth acknowledging that globalization is inevitable as economies are becoming increasingly interconnected each day. This study seeks to explore the concept of globalization, cite its advantage and disadvantage while appreciating some of the global cities in the US and how globalization has ...

Importance of Nursing Theory

Introduction Nursing, in general, refers to the nurturing and caring for a sick person. But over the years, such duties are institutionalized and carried out in a professional and scientific manner. Today, nursing has become a specific profession. Nurses are formally educated in their field and trained in the science and art of nursing, which have been developed over the years of study and research. Although, one does not need to have a background in the nursing profession in order to perform such task, caring and nurturing becomes more effective for those who are knowledgeable and experienced in nursing. ...

Executive Summary 3

Introduction 4 Theoretical Background 4 Brand Love Scales 4 Definition of Love 5 Personality of Brand 5 Image of the Brand 5 Brand Love’s Elements 6 Brand Romance 7 Brand Attitude 7 Brand Loyalty 7 Fashion Brands Love 8 Brand Love in Cell Phone Industry 8 Brand Love Creation by the Companies 8 Apple/Samsung/Huawei 8 PepsiCo 9 Benetton 9 Conclusion 9

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Executive Summary Brand love is a relatively new phenomenon actively discussed by the scholars and marketing professionals. Brand love is necessary for the modern companies to successfully attract and retain their customers. Moreover, it helps to convince ...

Industrial Background

Throughout the modern era, the technology has become a strategic tool for organizational success and necessity for customers. In context to businesses, none of the sector can operate and survive without the institution and usage of information technology (IT). By the utilization of IT, businesses tend to enhance their competitive advantage in the industry. Discussing the customers, they use IT for purposes such as socialization, acquisition of information, entertainment, and educational means. However, this paper aims to use Porter’s Five Forces Model to study the strategic position of Samsung before making a takeover decision. By definition, Michael Porter ...

Abstract

Every company which manufactures and transports products, whether long distance or otherwise, has a critical decision to settle on, which is the type of material which is most suitable for the product which is to be shipped and the length of distance for which the product is to be shipped. The choice for that businessman is mainly between three types of material which is wood, plastic, and paper. A successful choice is important for the success of the product and the un-ideal choice could yield unfavorable consequences. In this paper, we are going to compare the merits of each ...

Question One

Challenges As highlighted in the Real World Case Study, there are various challenges that organizations face while operating in the global environment. These challenges may be classified into cultural, political, and geo-economic.

Cultural

There are a few cultural issues that companies should considers when implementing IT infrastructure of the global domain. There is a need for IT systems and subsystems to accommodate the cultural preferences. The user needs vary from one country to another; each market has specific needs (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011) Political As revealed in the case study, there are a couple political challenges that firms face in ...

The Effect of Social Status and Gender on Realization of Refusal of Suggestion among Iranian EFL Intermediate Learners

The dependence associated with both practical and discovered strategies about the refusal of proposal among people sharing distinct social status and gender have been an issue of concern to many researchers. Therefore, research was carried out among the Iranian intermediate level students to understand the strategies used and their application, based on gender and social status. The paper covers an article review on the above issue. The report for reconsideration bears the title” The Effect of Social Status and Gender on Realization of Refusal of Suggestion among Iranian EFL Intermediate Learners”. The primary theme and idea of the research ...

2.0 Introduction As identified in the first chapter of the dissertation, this study will seek to examine the elements of luxury goods positioning and branding. This will aim at examining the cultural settings in purchasing these luxury products in the British and Kazakhstani contexts. This literature review will analyse authoritative sources and ground-breaking definitions that relate to core concepts and theories in the area of luxury fashion and branding. 2.1 Positioning Strategies for Luxury Brands “Brand vision and the culture, personality relationships and presentation are key components of corporate branding that builds brand identity” . Luxury fashion and products are ...

Sports Direct – A Brief Corporate Insight

Sports Direct International Plc (Sports Direct) is a chain of a retail store that was established in 1982. The entity was formed by Michael James Wallace Ashley, prominently known as Mike Ashley, who is also the owner of a football club, Newcastle United. Sports Direct is an origination of the United Kingdom (UK) and has more than 670 retail stores globally (Sports Direct, 2016). The corporate operations are segmented into two divisions namely Sports and Leisure, and Fashion and Lifestyle (Sports Direct, 2016). The Sports and Leisure division offers multiple and popular brands to target audience such as Nike, ...

Led Case

The plagiarism case of Led Zeppelin is significant because of the band’s iconic character. As for the side of the Spirit, the band who accuses Led Zeppelin of an alleged plagiarism, it is fair to raise such legal concern due to various reasons. First, the opening of Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is closely similar to the Spirit’s Taurus (Rubin and Lewis, n.p.). The latter deals with the situation as if something was stolen from them, in which case, the construction of Stairway’s opening part. On the other hand, Led Zeppelin’s attorney claimed that ...

Intelligence is the process through which a particular type of information is taken from collection, evaluation, analysis, integration, interpretation and finally dissemination. The information collection process is a critical national security activity that every country needs to protect from foreign and terrorist invasions. Information gathering process entails a variety of activities from the essential eavesdropping, spies, open sources such as radio and publications to technological sources that require a lot of expertise (Nimon, 2013). The introduction of information technology after the Cold War and the numerous developments in technology has made this collection process easier. The scope of intelligence ...

Introduction

Gap, Inc. established in July 1969 in the state of California and reincorporated in 1988 under the regulations of the State of Delaware. The company is a leading international retail brand. It provides apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women and children. The products are sold under the brands like Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Intermix (Gap, Inc., 2015). The report provides an overview of the internal and external environment of the company with the focus on identification of key issues and recommendations.

Political In relation to politics, various factors impact the apparel industry and ...

Introduction

In their attempt to identify appropriate research approaches in politics, feminists have often criticized traditional social science methodologies. In her article on women and democracy and the patriarchal welfare state, Carole Pateman raises the issue of the highly patriarchal political scene. She indicates that the positive and social democratic perspective is that a welfare state provides social meaning and equal worth to the political and juridical rights of all citizens. A second, more pessimistic, view on the welfare state, according to Pateman (1987) is that it provides the government with new approaches to exercising power over and governing the ...

Justice is something which underlies our own society – without it, indeed, some people posit that there can be no such thing as society. While many people state that justice is the same thing as the law, with Plato being the most visible proponent of this theory, others, such as Socrates, hold the two to be very different things. As we shall see below, while Socrates and Plato disagree on whether or not justice and law are the same, they both agree when it comes to addressing the role that justice takes in internal adherence to the values of the ...

Introduction

Architecture as a discipline has evolved over time, with architects from different periods adopting unique approaches to architecture. In the 1950’s, the architectural world saw the introduction of the theory of the postmodern architecture . This came hot on the heels of the famous modernist approach to architecture, which had the support of various classical scholars and architects. The primary argument in this paper is the fact that the post-modernist approach to architecture was a representation of the effort by architecture to establish a voice of its own. This is built on the realization that architecture is a dynamic ...

Abstract

Executive Coaching is a relatively new Human Resource Development process aimed at helping a client to reach his full potential in an organization. This process consists of preparing him to execute the responsibilities of a leader, a decision maker, change facilitator as well as guiding him to deal with the stress, maintain a work life balance and develop an ethical approach towards his work. Although the profession of an executive coach does not need a specific academic degree or practice license like the well established profession of a Psychologist, there are some distinct similarities between the two which have ...

Abstract

In today’s world, it becomes ever clearer that literacy is a vital skill that people must possess in order to find success as an adult. Particularly in the twenty-first century, advanced literacy is important to navigating the increasingly text-based world in which we live. Most people spend more and more time communicating with people online via instant messaging and text messages, and receive their information through written articles and social media, than ever before. To that end, the problems we currently experience with illiteracy, particularly in the United States, must be addressed in a comprehensive and effective manner. ...

In the contemporary recent era, McDonalds has acknowledged the biggest food chain of hamburgers and related fast food items. McDonalds assert that above fifty-eight million individuals fond of junk foods show their presence in the outlet and consume burgers and fries. The historical background of the company initiated in 1940 when two brothers namely, Richard and Maurice McDonald, inaugurated a restaurant in San Bernardino, California. During the year 1948, the “Speedee Service System” was introduced, which was considered as the principles of modern food chain globally. However, the company remained small-scale for another half decade (McDonalds, 2016). In April ...

Western culture and Chinese cultures today have various similarities and differences. They developed almost independently of each other due to geographical circumstances and other geopolitical factors. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and review the similarities and differences between Western culture and Chinese culture.

Background of Comparisons

Western culture is fundamentally Eurocentric culture. It refers to the kind of culture that is prevalent in Europe, Latin America, North America and some Eurocentric societies around the world. However, up till about 500 years ago, European culture was developed and flourished in Western Europe. Chinese culture on the other hand seem to ...

The growth of LA as a religious hub in the US can be attributed to the high number of immigrants who chose to settle in the city. Almost all religions are represented in LA with minority communities playing a significant role in the establishment of distinct religious practices as well as institutions. The high number of churches established by different ethnic groups also explains the reason why LA is diverse regarding cultural divisions. Los Angeles is often described as a city with no ethnic majority because of the influence of various religious groups. Even the minority groups such as ...

Media Consumption and Materialism/Consumerism

Globally, consumption and materialism have become a fundamental component of the prevailing culture. Humans consume a myriad of products and resources that extend beyond their basic necessities to include technological innovations and luxuries aimed at improving efficiency and quality of life. Throughout history, consumption beyond basic needs has served as a method of boosting human happiness. Hence, excessive consumption does not necessarily pose harm to human life (Shah). Increasingly, however, important issues regarding media consumption and materialism have emerged in recent decades. As such, this study examines the neuroscience of human emotions, the use of recreational substances, and the ...

19th Century Humanities

The Industrial Revolution During the 19th century, Europe was both divided and united profoundly, and a figure of the main cultural trends spread. After 1871, European countries were increasingly linked to the diplomatic communication and culmination in worldwide alliance networks. It was the century of nationalism expansion thus, people guarded identities jealously and established stricter border management. The European world was divided amid two regions of differential growth (Krech 15). Political liberalization and industrial revolution amendments spread fastest in France, Scandinavia, Western Europe, Britain, Italy, and Germany. Southern and Eastern Europe changed at a slow pace and in different ...

A Comparison of Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” and Johnson’s “Black Woman”

A Comparison of Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” and Johnson’s “Black Woman” The short story, Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway, and the poem, Black Woman by Georgia Douglas Johnson, both focus on the struggle a woman experiences when contemplating an abortion. While both were written around the same time—“Hills Like White Elephants” in 1927 and “Black Woman” in 1918, each features characters that offer differing, distinct views of the issues surrounding the decision. This is in no small part because their lives are dramatically different, thanks to issues of race and socioeconomic status. The ...

Biological factors that might account for Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is ranked as one of the most severe mental ailments in different parts of the world. A person in 100 individuals develops the illness over a life span. It can develop any time but commonly shows up in the late teens to mid-20s. In addition, it is common in both males and females. Physicians are now embracing that, its results are dimensional across interlinked areas of signs; severity, functional or social disability, medication, employment and management factors. To describe and diagnose the philosophy of this disorder, numerous modern strategies have been suggested, since the prototype explanation by Kraepelin. ...