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Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration
Crime
Law enforcement
National Security
Prison
Punishment
Substance abuse
Get Better or Get Jailed Crime rate is increasing, which also means that more and more apprehended offenders are crowding the already jam-packed correctional facilities. And while this problem stems from various factors, attention is turned on how this can be addressed. The increasing number of criminal offenders is alarming, and concerned authorities in…
An Analysis of Arguments in Favor and Against the Regulation of Hate Speech in the United States of America
Crime
Discrimination
Hate Speech
Our early ancestors left the control of Great Britain for the right of equality, yet time and time again over the past 200 years the equality of American citizens has been questioned. We now have many laws forbidding the harm of racial and ethnic minorities, but is hate speech considere d harmful? Before we can…
Pride & Prejudice: Elizabeth’s Internal Conflict
Prejudice
First impressions powerfully influence perceptions of people. Elizabeth’s initial judgment of Darcy keeps her from acknowledging the chemistry they have, creating an internal struggle between attraction and prejudice. The social class barriers that separate her and Darcy bind Elizabeth to her social status. Therefore, she becomes unwilling to recognize the attraction she has for him…
Is Any Killing Justified ?
applied ethics
Capital Punishment
Catholic Church
Ethics
Euthanasia
social institutions
Regardless of varying perspectives on the ethics of taking a life, I hold a steadfast belief that no form of killing can ever be rationalized. As an unwavering Catholic, I am duty-bound to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the 10 Commandments, specifically Commandment 5 which unequivocally declares “You Shall Not Kill.” Unfortunately, this…
Legalization of Drugs
Drugs
Legalization
Legalization of Drugs Legalization of drugs has been a very controversial issue in the United States for many years. Drugs being legalized can have both advantages and disadvantages on society. On one hand, certain drugs, such as aspirin has long been used as a common medicine to many people, to cure diseases and help people…
Beowulf Shows Sacrifice by Leaving His Home Town
Grendel
Sacrifice
Sacrificing yourself to be a hero, to protect the people that you love, knowing your life is on the line. Willing to fight with goblins and spirits, not only one but three. Beowulf, an epic poem translated by Burton Raffel, Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats trying to build his legacy by protecting his…
Causes of Prejudice
Prejudice
In his essay “Cause of Prejudice,” Vincent N. Parrillo explores the presence of racism and prejudice throughout human history, as well as the efforts to comprehend and combat this behavior in the United States. The essay is divided into two sections by Parrillo, with one section analyzing psychological causes and the other examining social reasons….
Advocacy and Social Action
School shooting
Society
Professor Peter Wildeman Introduction: In this paper I will discuss how I can use advocacy and social action in my field placement. I will detail whom I consider to be a population at risk, and how I can empower them to achieve an equal status the rest of society, according to the guidelines provided by…
Use of Deadly Force
Bias
Conflict of Interest
Crime
Law enforcement
Police
Witness
Abstract The use of force has for a long time impaired the credibility of the police agency in the process of law enforcement. The police department as an agency who enforce the law, have worked tirelessly to create their image as perfect law enforcers and to encourage that, everybody gives the law the respect it…
Comparison of the roles of judges, magistrates, barristers, solicitors and juries
Court
Government
Justice
Judges and Magistrates –When hearing a case in court, both magistrates and judges have to be unbiased and have no prejudices. They both have to make sure that no party is treated unfairly. Not only that, but both parties must have a good sense of judgment and must be able to make sound decisions. Judges…