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Half of a yellow sun, how is Olanna’s outlook changed by the war?
Shame
War
How Olanna’s privileged outlook changed by the war? The war is of key significance in “Half of a yellow sun”. Several characters had to adjust their perspective in order to survive the war, Adichie relies on several aspects to develop and change Olanna’s disposition, such as the loss of her family, which in consequence, made…
Book Report: Nineteen Minutes
Abuse
Book Report
The book I recently finished reading is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. It is set in Sterling, New Hampshire, a small town. The story begins by portraying a typical day at the local high school, where students are attending their classes. However, during this ordinary day, there is an abrupt explosion in the parking lot…
Ecofeminism and John Milton’s Paradise Lost
Feminism
Expressionism and John Million’s Paradise Lost In the King James Bible, God creates the world. He creates the sea, the field, the plants, and the animals. His most prized creation, however, is man, whom he creates in his own image. To man he gives dominion of his previous Earthly creations. The first man, Adam, chooses…
Cyberbullying and Teens
Bullying
Cyberbullying
“Being bullied besides over the internet is worse. It’s torment and hurts. They say “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. ” That quote is a lie and I don’t believe in it. Sticks and stones may cause nasty cuts and scars, but those cuts and scars will heal….
Human Cloning: One of the Most Controversial Topics
Human
Human cloning
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrilsthe breath of life; and man became a livingsoul . . . and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; and the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made He…
What is marijuana?
Cannabis
Marijuana
What is marijuana? According to Harvard Medical Professor LesterGrinspoon, it is a “miracle drug”, one that prevents blindness, acts as anappetite stimulant for AIDS patients, and prevents muscle spasms in epileptics. When speaking of the same plant, head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics forover thirty years, Harry J. Anslinger said that this “evil weed”…
Gender Roles and Stereotyping
Gender Issues
Transgender
Gender roles, which are the cultural determinations of what is considered ‘male’ or ‘female’, encompass various aspects such as personality traits, mannerisms, interests, attitudes, and behaviors. These roles are influenced by both genetics and environment but do not necessarily align with one’s gender identity. As society advances, gender roles also evolve to meet societal needs….
Communication in Families
Communication
People have important things to communicate. Speaking from your heart allows the emotionally difficult, the ordinary, and the wonderful things in our lives to be communicated and received” (David McArthur and Bruce McArthur). Communication within my family has not always been easy. In fact, at times it has been non-existent. However, we have been able…
Environmental security
Environment
Security
This article emphasizes the importance of environmental security and its widespread impact on individuals, nations, and the planet. The authors discuss the potential negative consequences of environmental events in today’s world, particularly focusing on how long-standing conflicts and international relations affect the environment. They emphasize that proper attention must be given to environmental security to…
To Be CIvil or Not to Be Civil Short Summary
Bullying
Social Media
United States
To Be Civil or Not to Be Civil? Civility in essence is the golden rule or ethic of reciprocity which essentially states one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step. It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking…
| description | A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. ... These patterns of behavior within a given society are known as societal norms. |
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| quotations | “The society must be better than the individual.” “Society is like a large piece of frozen water; and skating well is the great art of social life.” “Man was formed for society and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.” “Society is our extended mind and body.” |