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Papers on Society and Social Issues
Role Models: A Bright Red Peel On A Rotten Apple
Number of words: 761 | Number of pages: 3.... but all too many times they are only a bright red peel on the rotting core of the American role model apple.
Since the Greek sport competitions to the latter part of the twentieth century, appropriate behavior, which included achieving set goals, working for a meaningful cause and setting benchmarks for good sportsmanship, was commonplace in society. Athletes were noted for their acts of generosity and their civility that they displayed on and off of the field. Most of the time, sports figures were role models, who wanted to draw attention away from themselves, and redirect the energy into positive actions. Sports figures put .....
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Skaters And Stereotypes
Number of words: 1544 | Number of pages: 6.... this is because most people like Kelly (surfers knowing they are going to go professional) never graduate high school. Kelly grew up in Florida all his life. He was a local hero in central Florida, because everyone knew he was destined to make it as a professional surfer (Tee Interview). From 1992 thru 1994 Kelly placed first in the Maui Pro, second in the Maui Masters, and third place in the Rip Curl Pro, the Chiemesee Pipe Masters, and the Gotcha Lacanau Pro (Solano1). In 1995 he, from surfing alone, made 57,750 dollars (Solano1). Kelly won four world titles by 1996, one in 1992, 1994, 1995, and again in 1996 (Solano1). In 19 .....
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Is Television Good Or Bad?
Number of words: 382 | Number of pages: 2.... of the term) and therefore do not teach or entertain (otherwise life itself would be entertaining!)
I think that these programs should not be shown. Comedy programs, however, make viewers laugh, feel better, and make people generally happier. These programs should be encouraged, instead of the ‘real life’ dramas. Sports programs and broadcasts of sporting matches are very good. With them, fans of the sports can watch only parts of a match, or watch while they are at work. Without these services, people who are ill or disabled or people that had to work on weekends would miss out on sport all together. These programs show onl .....
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The Influence Of Black Slave Culture On Early America
Number of words: 1095 | Number of pages: 4.... train" of the song likely represented an escape method, such
as the Underground Railroad. Another type of music distinct to African slaves
was gospel. These songs originated in plantation fields as work songs, and were
later sung in churches of Black congregations. They were intended to enliven a
crowd, and employed bright music and joyful lyrics. Gospel music contributed to
the development of musical genres historically considered "white", such as rock'
n'roll and country and western.
Religion
Before Blacks came to America, they had their own highly developed
religious beliefs. Most cultures believed in one almighty God, a .....
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Sex In Advertising
Number of words: 624 | Number of pages: 3.... from one of the above-mentioned attributes, encouraging the consumer to buy the product.
Since effectiveness is gender linked, demographics play an essential role in determining which sex will buy the product. In the average home, women are the purchasers of household products, such as food and drinks, or soaps and shampoos, therefore advertisements for these products target women. Although sexually oriented advertisements aimed to women do not occur as often as they do for men, they are increasing in numbers and popularity. For example, there is a commercial for Diet Coke that shows two businesswomen scurrying to a window. The .....
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Domestic Violence
Number of words: 1605 | Number of pages: 6.... an effect as it may have on other children. There are
three general ways in which a child may be affected, but are a wide variety
of situations. I can't predict the future so I cannot tell which one I will
fall into, but I am hoping it is the second way. Firstly, the child may
take on the psychological effect that it is OK to do since one has seen
their mother or father commit the acts. Children may do this cause they
grow up as followers of grown ups around them. Sort of like that monkey
see monkey do concept. On the other hand they could be doing this cause
their parents told them not to. Secondly they may never repe .....
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Public School Issues
Number of words: 548 | Number of pages: 2.... program as divisive and even ”anti-American” because it encourages students to find their ethnic identity instead of trying to identify with a united American culture. It is also a common belief that a “alternative” cultural education would impede the progress of the basic learning skills that were the backbone of the educational process.
I strongly believe multicultural education and its evolutionary reform is a necessity in our educational systems--especially because of our global expansion. As I researched numerous sites on the Internet, I found many sources to support my ideas.
One such source was Education Reforms an .....
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Juveniles: Too Young To Die?
Number of words: 1675 | Number of pages: 7.... penalty comes from those wanting
restitution for the death of a loved one. It is the thought that a life is the
ultimate price to pay which fuels this argument. The delineation between adults
and juveniles is much less clear on this point. Age doesn't seem to make much of
a difference when dealing with restitution. Putting an individual to death seems
to put the minds of certain individuals at ease. This argument is what makes
that 9% seem to be the vast majority.
The distinction between juveniles and adults is a very important one.
It is often a deciding factor when one is choosing to support the death penalty
or not. Although .....
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A Review Of "The Outsiders Club" Screened On BBC 2 In October 96
Number of words: 1834 | Number of pages: 7.... disabled people
themselves have been in the forefront of this debate, and the leading
protagonist have usually been activists within the wider disability movement,
who are well aware of other social and sexual issues such as gender, sexism,
homophobia, and so on. The Outsiders was set up (and is still fronted by) an
able bodied woman who for many years has been well known in the controversial
arena of sexual liberation and soft-core pornography, so it is hardly surprising
that her group has both supporters and critics. A recent BBC-2 documentary
series (From the Edge) devoted a whole programme to the group, and this essay
picks .....
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Love And Rejection: Breaking Up
Number of words: 1818 | Number of pages: 7.... We are told that if we are not part of a couple, we are not complete.
We all want to be part of this thing called ‘love'.
Okay, we get a boyfriend or girlfriend, now everything should be perfect.
But, it's not perfect, because life never is. It is easy to become
disappointed. Feelings can change. One person may decide to say good-bye.
When that happens, the one left behind will feel rejected.
Rejection means choosing between one thing and another. The one who
feels rejected thinks as if they are not good enough. It hurts. When the
person you love decides to leave you, it is even more painful. Does rejection
mean fa .....
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