Essays on Development Page 41

During my reading journey, I spent nearly two months completely engrossed in Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump. Surprisingly, this book has a remarkable ability to captivate and enlighten me. What truly impressed me was the author’s skillful use of simple and direct language that deeply resonated with my inner self. The story revolves around Forrest Gump,…

Having courage gives you the ability to overcome fear and achieve wanted goals. In the novel Indian Horse Richard Wagamese tells about the experiences of Saul Indian Horse based off of historical realities from the late 1950s through the 1960s. This book shows how courage is needed when facing difficult situations. Saul demonstrates courage in…

The professional literature estimates that “one in three women on Medicaid would choose portion if coverage were provided but instead continue a pregnancy to term against their will, as they feel it is their only choice” (Ely, Dulles, 2010, p. 665). Article Critique The Ely, Dulles (2010), article made an excellent point about poor women…

A critical analysis of Why We Hate: Understanding, Curbing, and Eliminating Hate in Ourselves and Our World By: Rush W. Dozier, Jr. Nowadays, there are instances where teenagers bring guns to school, buildings are targeted by airplanes, and riots occur on city streets. These acts stem from the human mind’s amygdala (Dozier, 2002, p. 5),…

Core values are personal beliefs of a person or it can be from an organization. Core values influence the way we live our lives and help us dictate what is most important to us. But where do we get our values from? Most of us learn our values growing up from our family or people…

“What’s to become of boys like this? What man will take interest in them? I can only think of one kind-a judge” (Dear Dads: Save Your Sons 11). This quote was said by Christopher N. Bacorn in his essay about father figures. It is interesting to see how how people see fathers, and what they…

If a situation induces fear in one individual, it is generally assumed that it will elicit fear in others as well. Can courage be defined as taking on a dangerous or challenging task without feeling any fear? While most people do not consider flying across the country as an act of courage, would it be…

Inspiration can come from various sources, such as celebrities and parents, motivating and influencing individuals to pursue specific paths in life. Acts of kindness can often unknowingly serve as inspiration for others. Personally, my aunt has played a significant role in shaping the person I am today since my birth. My aunt Gigi has greatly…

Howard Gardner, a graduate student in cognitive-development psychology, and his colleagues were awarded a grant from the Bernard Van Leer Foundation in 1979. The objective of the grant was to amalgamate current research in the biological, social, and cultural sciences concerning human potential. Gardner’s publication titled Frames of Mind, released in 1983, presented his discoveries…

The article by Lynn Peril, titled “Pink Think”, illustrates how women have been constantly instructed on how to behave throughout history. Peril explores various influences that have shaped female behavior and mindset, utilizing emotional appeal and referring to the concept of “pink think”. Alongside specific examples from historical context, she effectively argues that women have…