Essays on Reform

UN Security Council is the organ with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the UN Security Council must work constantly to enhance its potential for the prevention and settlement of conflicts. The Council’s current structure is 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, the U.S.) each with the right to veto,…

The metaphoric tree of choice branches out into selfishness and selfness, which are two adjectives on opposite ends of the spectrum of morality. Most humans aspire to be the epitome of righteousness, but our own desires and self-interest often prevent us from reaching that goal. All the choices we make should be selfless, considering our…

Between 1906 & 1914 the liberal government introduced a series of reforms to help the poorest in society. Historians still debate today the reasons for these reforms. Some argue that concern over poverty was the main factor in pushing through the reforms. However others argue there were a number of factors that contributed. Many believe…

In 1988, the government launched the CARP through Republic Act (RA) 6657, seeking the distribution of some 10M hectares of agricultural lands to farmers and regular farm workers. The government also directed specific agencies to provide the required support services and other factors needed to ensure socio-economic upliftment of the lives of the beneficiaries through…

“Equal justice under the law is not merely a caption on the façade of the Supreme Court building; it is perhaps the most inspiring idea of our society. It is one of the ends for which our entire legal system existed. It is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without…

Most Reform Movements during the period of 1825-1850 embodied democratic ideals, while others sought to carry out those ideals but ended up undermining the basis of the ideals. Democratic ideals can best be described as the expansion of democracy, extension of freedom and rights to all, the right to a second chance, and the fulfillment…

A Reaction on “Commanding Heights: The Agony of Reform” This article is mainly a reaction on a certain scene from the movie Commanding Heights: The Agony of Reform. In Chile’s attempt for economic reform, the deregulation of markets and opening up of the economy started. As stated in the movie by Alejandro Foxley, they were…

Social reform is a progressive manner to change society for the better of mankind. Social reform is a term that could be used to describe any type of reform that directly affects the public. It also refers to any attempt that seeks to correct any injustices in a society. People who are involved in social…

Picture growing up in the inner city, in a home with your mother and possibly other siblings; the only source of income comes at the beginning of each month. The father in most cases not there; you don’t know where he is; one can only imagine. Depending on a source of income that comes once…

Martin Luther The Great Reformer is a narrative told by others who knew this great adult male named Martin Luther. Some of these people followed him while others wanted to oppress him because he dared to dispute the church and its patterns. This book is an history of Maritn Luther’s life and how he came…