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Compact Oxford English Dictionary
Crime
Criminology
Violence
A hooligan is generally referred to as a “rough, lawless young troublemaker, typically of a gang ˮ (Worthington,2016). Even though the etymology of the word is still open to multiple questions and interpretations, the Compact Oxford English Dictionary states that the word may have originated from the surname of a violent, rowdy Irish family in…
The Power of Persuasion: Why You Need Good Communication Skills to be a Statesman
John Adams
A statesman must have exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with various people. Persuasion is key to both the politician and statesman, so each must have effective communication skills to explain complex legislative processes to people who know little of politics. Like his father, John Adams originally wanted to be a farmer. But when he saw…
Four Different Types of Law, Criminal, Civil, Common and Statuate
Law
Criminal Law This is the kind of law that the police enforce. Murder, assault, robbery and rape are all included within the boundaries of criminal law. A good way in which to summarise which offences come under criminal law is ‘an offence which is seen as being against everybody, even though it is not’. For…
The American Prison System
Emancipation Proclamation
The American Prison system is economically, mentally, and socially detrimental to African Americans and other minority communities. These targeted behavior of discrimination against minorities within the system leaves long term effects like poverty, and mental instability on those that have been convicted to the system and their families. Not to mention the long lasting effect…
Freedom of Speech in Internet
Freedom of Speech
According to Amina Mohammed, who is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations democracy is the of history and culture of a country which cannot be the same. Therefore, every country must establish a model of governance that best reflects its culture and needs. It must handle the government of nation and justice issues in…
Hamilton’s writings and speeches
Alexander Hamilton
Leadership
United States
Alexander Hamilton, a man who came from poverty and fought to stand for the better of the nation will always be remembered as one of the greatest founding fathers of America through his determination and allowing his voice to be heard. Hamilton was gifted with great potential, an ambitious spirit and a sponsored bright future…
Sundown Towns as an element of discrimination
Jim Crow laws
Society
The 13th amendment abolished slavery and considered it to be a crime if practiced. This amendment failed to abolish racial segregation, though In 1864 when the 13th amendment was passed, many other laws came to be. These being the “Black Codes” or Jim Crow laws that mean; separate but equal. “Separate but equal” really does…
The Issue of Face-to-Face Racial Insults Under the Protection of the First Amendment
First Amendment
Justice
Law
The point of Lawrence’s argument is to prove that face-to-face racial insults should not be under the protection of the First Amendment. Lawrence tries to show this by explaining how face-to-face racial comments are the equivalent of “fighting words” and therefore cause a breach of peace in society. Lawrence’s argument is broken down into two…
Is the Criminal Justice System Broken
Criminal Justice System
Our criminal justice system is violating our values as a people. A nation that savors liberty now incarcerates more human beings than any other nation on the planet. Like in any other system, it always needs adjustments. We need to have a Criminal Justice System that is effective and that prosecutes individuals in a fair…
The Resemblance of the Rogerian Argument in The Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learning
Politics
Rogerian Argument
Martin Luther King Jr. utilizes persuasive language in his Letter from Birmingham Jail to address the opposition while employing a form similar to the Rogerian Argument. This strategy is aimed at combating human oppression. King effectively rebuts the clergymen’s letter by clearly stating the issue, restating the opponents’ viewpoint and acknowledging its merits, summarizing his…