Nurturing Positive Childhood Experiences: Initiatives Empowering Families Facing Adversity
Essay - 5 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Social disadvantage comprises numerous issues caused by poverty, discrimination, or lack of resources. It can also be induced by generational marginalization. Insufficient food or shelter, family stress and trauma, poor educational and medical facilities, and environmental contamination are...
The young Shakespeare and his contemporaries: reconstructing convention in taming of the shrew
Essay - 9 pages - Literature
One purpose of theatre is perhaps to reiterate social phenomena and bring to light aspects of our identity, as an individual, culture, or audience, that have been passed as unquestioned tradition from times when they made sense. The Taming of the Shrew is one such work that presents an...
Faithless: Attack on God-Loving people who attack each other
Thesis - 7 pages - Journalism
A 2006 Gallup poll found 92 percent of Americans surveyed could be classified as those who believe in God, 4 percent are not sure, while only 3 percent are convinced that God does not exist (Newport, 2006b). The wide consensus, however, stops there. Gallup polling further revealed that 40...
The integration of immigrant people
Essay - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Canada is the second multicultural country in the world after Australia. According to Statistics Canada (2001), 18.4% of the total population in Canada was born outside the country (Caidi, N., & Allard, D. 2005). Many cultures are therefore in contact under the roof of the Canadian nationality....
Cheating at school
Essay - 3 pages - Educational studies
If there is a phenomenon that is growing more and more in the school field, it is, of course, the phenomenon of cheating. Indeed, cheating is a widespread and ancient practice in teaching and learning environments. What is cheating? What are the causes of this practice and the motivations of...
In the European Union, how can the current generation gap be bridged?
Essay - 4 pages - European union
The generation gap is not exclusive to our time. In fact, this phenomenon has been documented in literature since antiquity. In each generation, an arbitrary label is given to each side, but the deepest essence of the gap remains the same: economic, social, and political divergence of points of...
The changing place of women in sport
Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The status of women in sport has always been debated. Often sidelined, they are also discriminated, which annoys sportswomen and offers little hope for future generations. Forty years after Billie Jean King's famous ‘Battle of the Sexes', an article published in 2015 for the online...
Audra McDonald: A Trailblazer in American Musical Theatre
Biography - 4 pages - Music and dance
Audra McDonald's illustrious career in American musical theatre has solidified her status as a beacon of talent and creativity among BIPOC artists. Her beautiful voice, which reveals a breathtaking vocal spectrum and true mastery of emotions, was awarded the unthinkable six Tony Awards for...
Cognitive Development Perspectives of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky
Essay - 5 pages - Psychology
Teacher preparation with regard to teaching students is a very sensitive issue and there is need to consider the cognitive development perspectives of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. These two theorists provide different perspectives about young children's learning patterns, but they both...
Cervical Cell Carcinoma
Case study - 5 pages - Medical studies
Lasting HPV (Human Papillomavirus) are known to cause more than 99% of all cervical cancers. Approximately 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 250,000 deaths due to cervical cancer are recorded every year worldwide. Majority of the cases (80%) are reported in developing countries. Women from...
The evolution of communist China from 1921
Essay - 2 pages - Modern history
China has always been a vast and powerful empire, but when the 20th century opens, this country is only a shadow of itself. The first half of the 20th century placed China under foreign domination and civil wars, leading to growing discontent among the population which configured the country for...
Do the Right Thing - Spike Lee (1989) - Examining Race Relations in American Culture
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
As the sizzling heat of Brooklyn summer sets in, Lee's 1989 hit film, "Do the Right Thing," approaches simmering disputes and clashes of culture that arrived and were boiling. Floating in the background, it becomes a formidable formula that helps to see the race relationships of the late 80s...
Introduction to British Civilization
Course material - 9 pages - Modern history
In this lecture, we'll be looking at some of the key dates in the history of the UK and looking at recent events that have illustrated the fragility of British nationhood and identity and the very real possibility of the UK as we know it today no longer existing in its present state.
The place of youth in American cinema
Dissertation - 1 pages - Film studies
The idea here is to present youth as a generation, between the ages of 17 and 28, with a certain margin of freedom. Indeed, young people are those who don't work, or who have just started working, and who don't necessarily have enough income or a place in society. As a...
Genocide and mass killings in the 20th century
Essay - 6 pages - Modern history
In August of 1939, Adolf Hitler addressed his commanders with the words, "Thus for the time being I have sent to the East only my 'Death's Head Units' with the orders to kill without pity or mercy all men, women, and children of Polish race or language. Only in such a way will we win...
Advertissement Analysis 'Dark Dog '
Case study - 1 pages - Management
This document is based on the 2007 advertising campaign for ‘Dark Dog', a Guarana-based energy drink . The campaign was designed to boost product sales on ac-count of dynamic positioning. In its promotion, the brand chooses a funny picture with a young man as the main character. The...
Early Adulthood Life
Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies
Early adulthood focus brings one to the realm of reality by revealing the day-to-day responsibilities and burden befalling members in this category of their personal life. In practice, every individual yearns for the betterment of the present situation in which one is raised. For instance, many...
The Cause of Samuel Death in Grace Paley's "Samuel"
Book review - 2 pages - Literature
The death of the young boy in Grace Paley's “Samuel” was caused by irresponsible behavior, not by the repetitive interference of the passengers in the games of young people. The brave men in the train did not convey a message of absolute disapproval towards the...
Hermes and the development of the product "the Amazon "
Case study - 10 pages - Services marketing
The problem posed here is: how did the Amazon evolve and promote product development to increase sales? To address this problem, we'll explore: - the opportunities and threats to the environment, strengths and weaknesses of Amazon, the targets chosen and positioning, and the adaptation of the...
Prevention, treatment and punishment of youth gangs
Thesis - 10 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The prevalence of youth gangs is steadily increasing in the United States, with increased gang involvement and violence creating serious implications for both the adolescent population and communities as a whole. An article entitled “Childhood Risk Factors for Adolescent Gang...
Bowerman and the Men of Oregon
Essay - 5 pages - Sports
A coach by the name of Bill Bowerman sets out to change the lives of many young college students through their abilities in track and field. Bowerman, a famous coach from the University of Oregon not only coaches Olympians but prepares them for the real world after college. He is also the...
The impact of television advertisement on children
Essay - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The average child is exposed to more than 40,000 television commercials a year. My focus is devoted primarily to the examination of television advertising for three reasons. Firstly, marketers who seek children for commercial purposes rely primarily on television because it is the easiest and...
Substance abuse in the media
Case study - 4 pages - Journalism
Differing from the traditional advertising, the depictions from the media regarding the legal drugs do not invite any criticism since they are regarded to be positive and not as an advert. The outcome portrays mixed messages to young people about these substances, significantly...
Re-entry programs for juveniles: Suggestions for improving rehabilitative efforts and including juveniles in the community
Essay - 15 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Children who have spent time committed in juvenile facilities need assistance with returning to their communities. In collaboration with various educational institutions and other non-profit organizations, the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, has created a number of community re-entry...
Critical analysis: Apple's publicity for iPod and iTunes
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
The iPod has the capability to store a large amount of music files that it can play with an excellent sound quality (in MP3 format). It satisfies people's demand for downloading music over the Internet and transferring to a product type "player" so that they can listen to it anywhere...
Influence of Technology On Education
Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies
Technology has had influence in almost all sectors in the world. Advancements in technology have led to new methods of performing tasks efficiently and without time wasting. The new era of digital technology has specifically affected the young people in the twenty first century....
Discussing and analyzing Restorative Justice: Victims' rights and the future
Thesis - 6 pages - Other law subjects
Restorative justice has become mainstream following the establishment of youth offender panels last year under the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999. It is no longer just another possible option available in some places at various points in the criminal justice process. However, there...
The marketing strategy of diesel
Case study - 24 pages - Services marketing
Jeans are timeless clothing. Today, this product is worn by all generations. At a time when models and brands have expanded considerably, Levi's is being seen as strong competition in the market, and Diesel has become a must-have brand that stands out for its originality and creativity,...
Youth political participation in the United States
Essay - 19 pages - Political science
Statistical analysis of voting trends in the United States show that after reaching stable levels in 1950, voter participation has decreased significantly throughout the last half of the twentieth century. This trend has been especially noted among youthful voters between the ages of 18 and 34....
Study of Nike's strategy
Essay - 11 pages - Business strategy
Sport has taken an important place in the society: L'Equipe is now the leading newspaper in France, ahead of Le Monde. The most purchased video games pertain to sports (GranTurismo, Fifa Soccer….). Young people dress with clothes (Adidas, Reebok, NIKE, Fila, Caterpillar, New...
