Sunday, January 19, 2020

Crime and Punishment Thought Piece

â€Å"Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it †¦ one must have the courage to dare. † According to the quote, does it mean that whoever wants the power and steps up and do something to get the power that they want, will get it? It seems like the quote is saying that courage is needed in order to get the power. In other words, power is the authority or strength that one can have. So my next question is, can EVERYONE have the power that they want if they just have the courage to be bold?I don’t think the answer is yes. If the world is made that way, it will be way more chaotic than it is right now. That way, the beggars will be able to have the power of authority that they wish to have just by stepping up and be courageous to â€Å"rebel†. â€Å"What do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds? † This quote is so true. Even though you have been good the whole time, your one bad crime will wash away al l the good deeds that you were doing the whole time, even if that was over 10 years.In Korean phrases, there is a phrase saying that â€Å"the tower that you were investing in falls†¦Ã¢â‚¬  It is the phrase that people use when something that they were investing in or trying to do just falls and becomes nothing. I think part of the reason that people only remember one bad crime instead of thousands of good deeds is because people are potential to remember what’s different from others. Just like the college application, if you are different then you will be remembered longer than being all identical.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Advertisements Effects on Women

In our culture, our standards for how women must look and act are important to us. So important that they’ve become damaging to our well-being. Women have no way of escaping being judged on what they wear or how they do their hair. There is no â€Å"regular† female, free of standards, unlike a male. Nowadays, media and even language have influenced our ideals for gender conventions, mostly unconsciously. Pressure on females to fit into these conventions is higher than ever.Media—ads, television, movies, magazines, and celebrities—is something we cannot escape. It surrounds us almost every minute of every day. Involuntarily, the average American sees â€Å"3000 ads in a day, and spends 2 years of their life watching television commercials (Kibourne). † The disadvantages of female conventions have become bigger than ever before, and have come to driving women to extremes. Killing Us Softly 4 by Jean Kilbourne is a remarkably eye-opening documentary ab out how media affects our values, concepts, and ideals. As I’ve already stated, we cannot run away from advertising.Most people believe they’re not influenced by ads, but everyone is influenced by ads, whether they like it or not. Media shows us ideals of what we should be, what everyone should strive to be. They do more than try to sell us products. What we also don’t realize is most of the images we’re fed through advertising are an unrealistic ideal. Computer retouching, also known as Photoshop, is more popular than ever in advertising, and the women on ad’s we’re comparing ourselves to, are computer created. Nobody looks like that, but we continue to compare ourselves to them.In doing so, it creates an absurd amount of pressure on women. Our self-esteem is affected greatly. Advertisements drive women to extremes, such as plastic surgery and eating disorders. Plastic surgery is more popular than ever, and 91% of it is performed on women ( Kilbourne). Breast implants are one of the most common plastic surgeries, but when done, most women lose feeling and sensation in their breasts. When we lose feeling, the procedure is less about our pleasure, and more about other people’s satisfaction with a woman’s body.Advertisements show us that aging equals terror. Botox is injected into the face to remove any signs of emotion a woman could have. Ads also show us that women should be ashamed of what they eat, that most food is a â€Å"guilty pleasure. † Our culture, that’s spreading to different parts of the world, has the capability to make woman everywhere to feel terrible about them selves. When a woman’s self confidence is brought down, they give themselves a â€Å"makeover† to try to look more desirable and feel better about themselves.A change of wardrobe, makeup, or hair can help a woman feel a lot better. In doing so, a woman also chooses to â€Å"mark† her self and how pe ople see her. This brings me to Deborah Tannens essay: There is No Unmarked Woman. Tannen defines the term â€Å"marked† as â€Å"the way language alters the base meaning of a word by adding a linguistic particle (Tannen 68). † Some examples are learn, being the unmarked word, and learnt, being marked and defining a more specific word. Marked words also convey â€Å"female† words, as opposed to unmarked words conveying â€Å"male. Just as similar, females have to make decisions about clothing and their appearance, whereas males do not; females are marked, males are unmarked. As Tannen states in the title, there is no unmarked woman. A woman has a widespread choice of decisions to make on her appearance so that she makes a statement about herself. The range of decisions for males to choose from is much narrower. Tannen examines that â€Å"men can choose styles that are marked, but they don’t have to†¦ (Tannen 68). † Women can’t even cho ose a formal title without judgment; â€Å"Mrs. † and â€Å"Ms. † communicate a relationship status.Tannen even goes as far as to state that writing the article on unmarked women may mark her as a feminist, not as a writer. She states â€Å"merely mentioning women and men marked me as a feminist for some (Tannen 70). † Between these two writers, they cover a lot of common ground. A marked woman, also a woman greatly affected by advertisements, succumbs to consumerism. Feminine qualities are devalued by advertisements; therefore being marked is also devalued. Men are portrayed in advertisements to not have any feminine qualities, thus expressing disapproval for all things feminine.Consequently, men devalue women, and feminine qualities are consistently being devalued. Human qualities are divided into two separate parts and labeled, â€Å"masculine† and â€Å"feminine. † An unmarked man conveys being â€Å"masculine† while marked women are â⠂¬Å"feminine† and therefore not taken as seriously as men. Kilbourne states â€Å"men basically don’t live in a world in which their bodies are routinely scrutinized, criticized, and judged, whereas woman and girls do (Kilbourne). † The disadvantages of gender conventions heavily outweigh the benefits. In fact, I couldn’t find any reasonable benefits.Advertisements put pressure on women to choose to dress in a certain way, or do their hair this way. They put pressure on women to be wanted and beautiful. The idea that there is no marked woman is because we have such a vast variety of choices in how we look. Our ideals are inclined greatly thanks to advertising. Most marked choices that women make are because of ideals that advertisements feed us. These gender conventions will never cease, and they’ll continue to perpetuate. Why? Well, because advertisers make a profit off of making us feel terrible about ourselves.As I stated before, when we feel our self-esteem is low, we try to â€Å"make over† ourselves. The only way to â€Å"make over† your self is through buying products. Females try to fit the ideal that’s fed to us. Females do indeed feel a lot of pressure to be desired. After watching Killing Us Softly 4, I understand where this pressure comes from. No one seems to think that advertising really affects us in any way, when you already know it greatly does. The amounts of decisions we have to make about how we look are overwhelming.I believe that Kilbournes documentary is tremendously relieving because she’s opening people’s eyes to the fact that the media does in fact influence us. Even though Tannen tells us that there’s no escaping these judgments based off our decisions, Kilbourne lifts a weight off our shoulders by telling us that these standards are ridiculously unrealistic. More women than ever have disorders and issues because of the demand to basically look unreal, and I think that we need to start educating our youth about advertising and its harmful effects.During adolescence, we’re greatly influenced by everything around us, and I think it’d be beneficial to show children in middle school documentaries similar to Jean Kilbourne’s series of Killing Us Softly. People need to understand the images ads show us are wrong. Women will always feel pressure to be acceptable to everyone, but the pressures ads are giving women nowadays are misleading. I believe that the fashion industry, with its ever increasingly thin models, and the advertisement industry, devaluing women and creating mpractical ideals, both have some small, but significant, changes to make. I also believe that people should be educated in advertising as it becomes harder to avoid, to understand the industry the way Kilbourne does. People should be able to have thoughts and ideals of their own.Works Cited Killing Us Softly 4. Dir. Sut Jhally. Media Education Foundatio n, 2010. DVD. Tannen, Deborah. â€Å"There is No Unmarked Woman. † ENG 701 Fall 2010 Course Packet. Ed. Alessandro Braidotti. Temple University, 2010. 68-70. Print.

Friday, January 3, 2020

Evaluation Of Nursing And Nursing Education Essay

INTRODUCTION We had 12 modules (each with 3MCQS) from block-7 (Education and Nursing Education). I will be identifying 10 concepts from them and thoroughly scrutinize how they would apply to my personal life, and other contextual settings such as social context, coupled with current related researches on these concepts. However, their applications to my current workplace (Havana Specialist Hospital, Surulere, Lagos) and the usefulness to the current world will also be discussed. The concepts are as follows: Evaluation (M10), Reporting and Recording (M8), Educational Assessment (M10), Performance Appraisal (M10), Addictions (M12), Counseling (M11), Interpersonal Relationship (M4), Motivation (M7), Group and Group dynamics (M4), and Selection Test (M10). 1. EVALUATION (M10) Evaluation is part of the final stage of the nursing process involving other parts such as implementation, planning, nursing diagnosis and assessment. It involves establishment of criteria, analysis of variables affecting outcomes and conclusions and modifications in the nursing care plan. As an integral part of learning and teaching, it involves collection and analysis of data continuously. According to Ralp Tyler â€Å"Evaluation involves determining to what extent the educational objectives can be realized. It goes hand in hand with learning experiences and instructional objectives. When an executive of an organization or an educational organization considers the success or failure of hisShow MoreRelatedStandard Two : Planning And Evaluation1180 Words   |  5 PagesSTANDARD TWO: PLANNING AND EVALUATION The University carries out its mission to students, businesses, and communities by employing comprehensive and broad-based planning and evaluation activities. 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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Domestic Abuse Against Women Violence And The Family

DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN CSOC 502: VIOLENCE AND THE FAMILY – SPRING 2015 PROFESSOR NAME: KELLY TRAIN STUDENT NAME: DINESH GHANI STUDENT NUMBER: 500556512 DUE DATE: MONDAY JUNE 8TH, 2015 REFERENCE STYLE: APA Women abuse is a problem that plagues society in numerous ways. It is a problem that lacks proper definition in today’s society, and as a result has many misconceptions regarding the subject. It has been a problem that has been going on for centuries and has only recently been discussed as inappropriate and a disgusting act against women. The stereotypical family of a mother, father and children, loving, caring and happy with each other is always depicted on television. Real life relationships and families range from happy and loving to extreme dysfunctional in today’s society. Not every relationship and family experiences the â€Å"haven in the heartless world† (Momirov, 2011), many experience more heartless world within the family. This paper will focus on women abuse within the family. The purpose of this paper is to explore women that are victims of domestic abuse and the social structures that create the social problem women will face for the rest of their lives. This paper argues that neoliberal state policies create the social conditions that force abused women to stay in abusive relationships. This paper covers women abuse through three main parts. Part one of this essay willShow MoreRelatedDomestic Violence : South Africa1709 Words   |  7 PagesDomestic Violence in South Africa Love is looked upon as a beautiful thing but within beauty lies darkness in South Africa. There is an unspoken violence against women going on within the communities of south Africa that is now coming to light; domestic violence. Husbands, not strangers or men with guns, are now the biggest threat to women in post-conflict South Africa, according to a report by the International Rescue Committee. 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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The French And American Revolutions Essay - 1369 Words

Many connections regarding the causes and circumstances between the French and American Revolutions existed due to the people and ideas of the day, but ultimately, they were motivated by different concerns. Americans wanted to be a sovereign nation and the French nationals were revolting against years of oppression and social inequity between the classes. The main causes of the French and American Revolutions will now be listed respectively: FRENCH REVOLUTION: 1. Financial/Economical In the 1700’s, France was easily the richest country in Europe next to Great Britain. Its great and powerful navy and an army of hundreds of thousands of men also made it a formidable state. Unfortunately, unlike the administration a century before hand, the administration at the late eighteenth century was dreadful with its treatment of the country’s poorest. The wealthiest citizens, the aristocrats, did not pay taxes. 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Monday, December 9, 2019

Recovery by Eminem free essay sample

Considering how much Eminem has been through in his life its impressive how consistent his work still is. Recovery is one of his best albums Ive heard in a long time. Its not often I take to his music but I can somehow relate to this album, it makes me realize why he writes music and who he writes for. Id recommend this album for Eminem fans or those rap fans who enjoy tight beats or colorful rapping. Recovery by Eminem free essay sample If Eminem’s latest album â€Å"Recovery† could be summed up by one word it would be main stream. Some of you may be saying, â€Å"Ok cool, mainstream means it must be good.† However, if you have been a follower of Eminem from his very first mix tapes, you probably have snapped his latest album in half by now. Where is the jubilant and exciting Eminem that used to exist years ago? Eminem is widely known for his miraculous free styles and jump around, energetic albums of the late 19th century. Recovery, however, is turned into mainstream hip hop and although some songs are extremely catchy, the album just does not compare to his earlier ones. Instead of singing about himself and who he is like his earlier raps, Eminem focuses on other people, objects, and other things affecting his life. First time listeners will most likely fall in love with Recovery. We will write a custom essay sample on Recovery by Eminem or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Eminem veterans may even enjoy some of his new raps. But to me this is on mainstream road and is simply not the same Eminem that many of us remember. Recovery by Eminem free essay sample RATING: 3.5 OUT OF 5 STARS Review: Just over a year after the release of his 2009 album Relapse Eminem releases his Recovery Eminem features Rihanna, Pink and Lil Wayne on this record and the songs are a bit stripped down, not poking so much fun at Hollywood celebrities. I see two down-sides to this record: 1. There are 17 songs on this record, it is a bit extensive and at times can be boring and 2. Its not the Eminem we know and love, poking fun at Hollywood, Wasington politicians, etc. I dont really want to an hour-some long record with Eminem whining instead of ripping. In the end, I wouldnt buy the entire album on iTunes or in a store, just buy the singles Not Afraid Love the Way You Lie Wont Back Down Talkin 2 Myself Cold Wind Blows No Love and 25 to Life (most of these songs feature a guest) recovery by Eminem free essay sample Recovery Eminem’s new album, Recovery, is called â€Å"Recovery† for a reason. In his past two albums : Encore and Relapse, he was on drugs. He even says this on Talkin 2 Myself which is one of his tracks on Recovery. â€Å"†¦The past two albums didn’t count. Encore I was on drugs. Relapse I was flushing them out†¦Ã¢â‚¬  His new album features various other artists; Rihanna in Love the Way you Lie, Kobe Talkin 2 Myself, Lil Wayne in -No Love, and Pink in Won’t Back Down. I think that these were good people and the parts they needed to fill in for the songs were meant for them. In Love the Way you Lie Rihanna was an excellent choice. When she sang her part, she sung out the pain those lines were supposed to have. I haven’t really ever heard of Kobe before. I think he was a good choice because Kobe can sing high and Eminem can’t. We will write a custom essay sample on recovery by Eminem or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page I like Lil Wayne. When Lil Wayne and Eminem team up their songs are amazing. This song just proved that point. I don’t really know much about Pink and I don’t really listen to her music but she definitely killed all of her lines to the full extent. Even though I think every song on this album is amazing. My favorite is Cinderella Man. Cinderella Man follows the fairytale of Cinderella. From when she was just a housemaid until she lost her glass shoe at the ball. When the prince found her, they fell in love and she became queen. In this song, Eminem raps about starting at the bottom and ending up on top. â€Å"†¦He came to the ball in his wife- beater, lost his Nike shoe†¦Ã¢â‚¬  I think that this is Eminem’s best album yet. I think he did a really good job and set a good vibe. Eminem is my favorite rapper for a reason. I can’t find one song by him that’s bad. The one thing that I think is different with Eminem that doesn’t apply to other rappers, is his upbeat tones and beats that change throughout the song sometimes they’re really intense and fast parts in his music when sometimes it isnt. With most rappers it’s usually just a steady tone throughout the whole song. If you haven’t heard this album I suggest you look it up and listen to it.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Workplace Romance-Ethical Dilemma an Example of the Topic Literature Essays by

Workplace Romance-Ethical Dilemma The workplace is rife for intrigues and drama which, oftentimes, is a lot like life imitating art. Office work today has never been as stressful and draining in most respects of an individuals life that many organizations and business establishments offer what they call, work-life initiatives. Despite many novel programs like these to help ease the burden of work and the strain on the individual, many ways that people cope still include the choice of developing intimate relationships (whether legal or illegal) which may start off with subtle to the more aggressive flirtations. Need essay sample on "Workplace Romance-Ethical Dilemma" topic? We will write a custom essay sample specifically for you Proceed University Students Usually Tell EssayLab support: Who wants to write essay for me? Specialists recommend: Find Brilliant Papers For Sale Here University Essay Writing Service Pay Someone To Write An Essay For You Cheap Essay Writing Service Professional Academic Writing Services No company or organization is immune to romantic developments among or within some of its constituents. The policies that govern workplace behavior are varied as they are difficult to be consistent in their implementations most of the time. Some companies, according to Tudor (2001) offer a general ban that prohibits relationships that are not only inappropriate, but even relationships that may sooner or later, influence the work performance and decision making options, as well as impact the whole organizational set-up. At the same these companies mete out penalties (often severe and drastic) for those who do not see these policies as worth following. Offices put in place some strict policies on workplace dating (which seemed harmless enough especially for legitimate single persons), and on inappropriate behavior between employees and between superior and subordinate. One of those important and basic reasons that must be looked into by anyone in the organizational leadership is the looming problem of possible litigation and/or lawsuits. What employers usually should protect their company and themselves from are sexual harassment cases and possible loss of employees who are key players and contributors to the better productivity of the company (Tudor, 2001). Why the ethical dilemma: precisely because, on the one side, peoples relationships cannot just be easily restrained for the interest of the company, but on the other side, more vital relationships are at stake; i.e. the spouses and the family. . In addition, another potential problem could be a lawsuit due to a form of discrimination when couples are banned to establish and con tinue their relationships. What might be possibly jeopardized in the future include the companys reputation or credibility especially when sex-related scandals erupt later on. If ever office romance is allowed (the benign variety), the best possible manner of approaching such situations would be dialogue or a simple reminder between management or supervisors and the couples concerned, about their conduct, both on and off the corners of their workstations (Tudor, 2001). Reference: Tudor, Thomas R. 2001. Managing Workplace Romances. SAM Advanced Management Journal.