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Social stigma

Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The concept of stigma comes from the Greek word 'stigma' which means physical mark. These were body marks, like tattoos that were branded on people to expose their misdeeds or crimes. People such as slaves, criminals or traitors were marked with red iron so that people could identify them...

18 Aug 2010
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The automobile: The history, evolution and development

Thesis - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Land transport was pioneered by the revolutionary wheel. The wheel was invented about forty centuries BC. It was used by potters. A copy about the wheel and its uses was found in Lower Mesopotamia (Sumer) dated 3250 BC. The principle of the centrifugal force is used to shape a lump of clay that...

18 Aug 2010
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Making and availability of vanilla

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Flavored food products are turning out to be the most preferred choice for consumers. The use of flavors is continuously increasing in virtually most agro-food product sectors. This expansion is partly due to changes in lifestyle and consumption of food products for consumers. The industries are...

18 Aug 2010
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The evolution of the aircraft

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The first unmanned aircraft model was developed by an Englishman named Stringfellow in 1850, based upon the work done by his compatriots Cayley and Henson. The concept of aviation was invented by Frenchman Gabriel Landelle in 1863. George Cayley (1773-1857), an English farmer, had the insight to...

18 Aug 2010
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Slavery: Origin, history and evolution in the modern world

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Slavery is a social institution and probably the most compelling of situations. It can be defined as a system in which people are treated as an owned asset. They can be held against their will and also deprived of the right to leave or demand wages. In ancient societies, it was legal for an owner...

18 Aug 2010
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Life of Pi: A quest journey

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

According to Foster, a quest is usually consisted of five elements: a quester, a destination, stated reason to go there, challenges and obstacles, and a real reason to go there. (Foster 3) These elements were significant in a sense; as they could be applied to the growth of Pi from “Life of...

17 Aug 2010
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The tattoo as a mark of belonging, a mark of distinction or a purely aesthetic symbol

Thesis - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A tattoo is a factor of integration, a mark of belonging to a community except in the West where it is the sign of a rebellious spirit. In adolescents, it may be viewed as a concept similar to the blood pact and may be aimed to keep away anxiety or the pain of living if it becomes too powerful....

17 Aug 2010
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The role of education in human life

Thesis - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A study of history reveals the importance given to education by different societies. No human being can live a cultured and disciplined life without some form of education. "Man is what education makes him".. To understand a person fully, it is essential to take his education into account. This...

17 Aug 2010
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Buddhism vs. superheroism: The risk of dualism in American culture

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

“Even though we say mind and body, they are actually two sides of one coin. This is the right understanding” (Suzuki 25). In this statement, Shunryu Suzuki, author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, is essentially summing up the concept of dualism, that is, the idea of one entity having a...

17 Aug 2010
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Travel photography

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The prime goal of all travel photography is the enjoyment and satisfaction one can get out of it. Each new trip is an act of anticipation of excitement, a reason good enough to enjoy the travel and make it memorable with a camera. With a critical eye on one's own photography skill, one can keep...

17 Aug 2010
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Perception of China

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

China is a vast country with a rich culture and profound history of social transformations. Through going on this trip to China, I hope to connect Becker, Wasserstrom, Pomfret, and Seybolt's perspectives of China with my own experience to paint an overall image of China. Through scrutinizing at...

17 Aug 2010
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Communist reforms: The drive to success

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Harold Wilson once stated that “He who rejects change is the architect of decay”. Thus, as illustrated through Wilson's saying, improvement can only be attained with new branches of thoughts. This universal aspect can be vividly demonstrated through Pomfret's “Chinese Lessons: Five...

17 Aug 2010
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Comparison: Beijing and Shanghai

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Although both Beijing and Shanghai were popular cities in China, their different geographical locations changed their fates wholly, leading to distinct imprints in Chinese history. Their diverse historical developments could be demonstrated through Becker's “City of Heavenly Tranquility:...

13 Aug 2010
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Impact of avian flu on poultry industry

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

In the final years of World War I, soldiers fighting in the trenches began suffering from an unusual disease that was subsequently labeled Spanish flu. While the first outbreak of this disease was detected in May of 1919, within a few months the number of cases and deaths caused by this virus...

13 Aug 2010
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Hostage negotiations

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A critical review of what has been written about hostage negotiation reveals that there are two distinct types of hostage taking: kidnapping and sieges (Giebels, Noelanders & Vervaeke, 2005). Regardless of the context under which an individual is taken hostage however, Giebels and coworkers go on...

13 Aug 2010
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Historical background and analysis of Mexico's economy

Thesis - 10 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Learning from Mexico's past could provide for a great future, it is a matter of implementation, dedication and a devotion to right the wrongs, and an appreciation that building for the future is worth the sacrifices of today. Mexico's economic history provides for a confounding topic of interest....

12 Aug 2010
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Male aging and sexuality

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Popular culture is inundated with sexual enhancing medications promising everything from the correction of erectile dysfunction to allowing increased enthusiasm and rejuvenation in the bedroom. If one were to non-scientifically analyze the portrayal of middle-aged and late-middle-aged sexual...

12 Aug 2010
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Culture and order: All sweetness and light

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Culture and Anarchy,” Matthew Arnold's series of essays comment on the status of culture throughout the late nineteenth century. Arnold saw culture as the “pursuit of total perfection. ” It was then, he believed, the practice of all to accept that perfection and further achieve it...

12 Aug 2010
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A letter to the United Nations commission on human rights

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

This is a letter asking you to consider the long-standing whaling conflict around the Makah tribe, in Northwest United States, as a human rights violation. The case has the potential to greatly impact the day-to-day lives of many Makah people, and to determine the continuation of a significant...

12 Aug 2010
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Lucid dream: Hybrid state and REM sleep

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Although we have a good understanding of the neurobiology that regulates REM sleep (Rem-on versus Rem-off cells), we poorly understand how such a system is able to trick the brain into thinking that its endogenous stimulation (dream) arouses from external stimulation. More precisely, how REM...

12 Aug 2010
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Moments at the shoulder during work at a coffee shop using only available materials

Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education

I thought it would be fun to tackle this problem with only the equipment that I had on hand on a typical day studying. I did this at the Tierra Coffee Shop in Coralville. I first imaged my position as I sat in the booth with my laptop (since this is the position I normally assume when studying)....

12 Aug 2010
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Racial and ethnic disparities focusing on language barriers

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Overcoming language barriers to health care is crucial for the well being of millions of immigrants in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau News, as of July 1, 2006, Hispanics remained the largest minority group with 44 million, accounting for about 14.8 percent of the total...

12 Aug 2010
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The epidemic of unemployment among immigrants

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

In times of economic uncertainty, immigrants feel the wave of monetary downturn stronger than any other socio-economic group. Minimum wage and unemployment rates for immigrants rise higher than any other group, as well. This negative relationship for immigrants is not a North American-specific...

12 Aug 2010
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Music and the generational divide within youth of the Middle East

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Western culture has infiltrated all corners of globe. Even in Iran, where government officials went to great lengths to preserve their cultural autonomy, pop music created for an Iranian audience is written in English. The identity of Muslim youth is repeatedly combated by examples of Western,...

12 Aug 2010
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J.M.S Careless, metropolitanism and the Canadian imagination: A paradigm analysis

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The Canadian state sits outside of our popular conception of ourselves. Certainly, we as Canadian like to imagine ourselves as inhabiting a vast pristine wilderness of gorgeous mountain tops and uninterrupted prairie - and yet, this popular imaging of Canada bears little resemblance to the...

12 Aug 2010
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Why race matters

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A great deal of discussion takes place in our society which is centered on “race” as an important component of social inequality. This essay will examine how “race” is both a myth and a reality. Why is “race” part of all our social locations, whether we recognize...

12 Aug 2010
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Skepticism

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The notion of religion is about as old as humanity itself, and because of this, it is not unusual to study how the different historical periods have affected religion. For the purposes of this paper, we will be looking specifically at how modernity has affected religion, and how religion has...

11 Aug 2010
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Afrocentric schools

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The issue of Afrocentric schools is one that is interesting in the broader debate about public education because it incorporates elements of race in a way that has not been done in a long time. The Toronto District School Board, in a special meeting in January of 2008 voted slightly in favor of...

11 Aug 2010
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Conflict theories and models

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

There is a fundamental difference in the way consensus and conflict theorists view the very nature of modern society and societal relations, such as class relations, the role of conflict for change and the distribution of power. Generally, the world used the structural functionalist or consensus...

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The so called counter culture

Thesis - 1 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Ohio, considered to be the epitome of mediocrity of the United States, has Columbus as the capital. One would think it not difficult to be part of the counter culture around here. It is harder than most would think, most likely because of the fact that you are in Ohio. It is increasingly harder...