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Jane Addams is known for Hull House. located in Chicago. IL. While this isn’t her lone part to society during her life. this is the one part that has likely made the biggest impact on society. Jane became interested in societal issues when she went on a trip to England with two college friends. She…

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a model of distinction in character, leadership, and service, in addition to academics. Its illustrative high school students are chosen after a rigorous selection procedure that seeks for those who best exhibit the ideals embodied in the organization’s four pillars. These pillars provide a framework that promotes holistic development,…

Social evils are prevalent in almost all the backward countries. Surprising enough that India, a country proud of her ancient culture is no exception to it. Conservatism and fundamentalism apart there are certain customs that smear the face of this ancient land that is trying to build a modern image in the world. Go to…

According to “Social Trends in America Vol. 4” some social trends discussed are: Crime Overview Violent Crime Property Crime Lesser Crimes and Offenses School Safety Drugs Terrorism Law enforcement Prisons The legal system A few of these trends discussed briefly in this paper, will enable a better understanding of some trends in the popular American…

Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories set against a background of an overarching plot. A group of pilgrims of varying stature and personalities set out for a pilgrimage to the Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, each pilgrim tells a story. A remarkable characteristic of the stories is how each one reflects the…

Word Count: 815Witchcraft is a phenomenon that has captured the minds of millions since the beginning of history. These so-called witches have caused fear, hatred, interest, widespread panic, and a variety of other emotions in other people from all over the world. Every society and civilization on this planet have all some form of witchcraft…

The novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding is all about a civilized society that takes a tragic turn towards savagery. At the beginning of the novel, the boys make an honest attempt to create rules and order. The conch is used to call assemblies and to let people express their opinions by speaking…

Some people believe that money, family or any other importances are necessary to them. Others believe that dreams are necessary to them. In the play A Raisin in the Sun, both characters Walter and Beneatha have dreams that felt were important/necessary to them as food and shelter. Walter Lee Younger, one of the main characters…

Old Major was a stout-looking boar of twelve years of age. He was wise and benevolent. He was highly regarded by the other animals on the farm. It was Old Major who, one night, dreamt of a world where all animals were equal and Man was no more. He told his dream and visions to…

I believe that people are essentially good. That is why people have a conscience. If people were evil then their conscience would not bother them so much when they act in any way that may hurt others. Most people are greedy and selfish and it is the level of greed or selfishness that determines the…