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      The “Scopes Trial” , often called the “Scopes Monkey Trial” pitted lawyers William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow against each other (the latter representing teacher John Thomas Scopes) in an American legal case that tested a law passed on March 13, 1925 in Tennessee, which forbade the teaching, in any state-funded educational establishment in…

 In the first scenario Drugs at a Friend’s House there is a moral problem. As an off-duty officer watching people snorting cocaine at a friend’s party must leave the premises immediately. Before leaving the premises, I will have to inform my friend about her friend’s use of illegal drugs at her own home, dispose the…

The Yellow Wallpaper,” John’s dominant male role shows error to the patriarchy. Jane, a submissive wife, lets Johns’ say so and high societal standing dictate her actions and decisions. Gender roles in 1 892 played a major role in this texts story. While it was common for the male to be in higher position than…

A man named George Holiday, standing near the sight videotaped the incident. Several months later, the police officers were cleared of criminal charges in this case. Racially bias policing exist almost everywhere in this country. America, the land of the free, home of the brave. In this nation people assume that they have equal rights,…

Representations of Policing in the Canadian Media.             Media plays an indispensable role in entertaining people, providing information and spreading knowledge in the modern society.  Most people, both young and old in the contemporary society are exposed to at least one form of media.  The term media here is all inclusive of both electronic and…

The act was rushed to be signed Into law on the same day, but shortly repealed by state law makers, who want to stress UN laws for the mental ill and criminals. Peer reviewed academic Journal article Domenici, Benjamin. “The Truth About Mass Shootings and Gun Control: Crime and killings have fallen as gun ownership…

The debate surrounding the applicability of human rights, whether universally or in a culturally relative manner, has gained traction. Increasingly, individuals and communities are challenging the notion that all human rights should be universally applied. However, it remains vital for nations to adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a means of protecting…

Gang Violence Gang violence happens almost all over the world, mostly in big cities and the lower class places, also known as the ghetto. Lots of people dislike each other over stupid reasons. That’s how all this gang violence happened and got out of hand. Gang violence includes murder, kidnapping, robbery, and drug dealing. Ways…

In this study, it was found that our understanding of human nature has a significant impact on various aspects of our lives, covering everything from child-rearing practices to the political ideologies we adopt. Pinker argues that some people vehemently deny the existence of human nature, believing that a child’s mind is completely blank and gets…

Before World War 2, there were varied opinions on the policy of appeasement involving Britain, France, and Germany. The allies agreed to fulfill Germany’s requests while avoiding war or disruptions. According to the dictionary definition, appeasement is giving in to a potentially hostile nation’s demands for peace. Presently, many individuals disapprove of this policy; however,…