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The “Eye of the Storm” video is a fascinating example of how race can be socially constructed in the classroom. Jane Elliott created a distinction between blue-eyed and brown-eyed children, teaching the young participants that their peers with brown eyes were superior (Bloom). Although this contrast does not possess any inherent meaning and is merely a representation of one’s amount of melanin in the body, it became significant for the children. Thus, Elliott socially constructed race by suggesting that one group of children is better than the other, with the eye colors serving as symbols to emphasize race and group belonging. As a result of such distinction, differences in the students’ activities and performance became evident. Elliott observed that the children who were in the brown-eyed group grew more confident, and they began to behave more condescendingly towards their blue-eyed peers. Contrastingly, the latter students have been reported to become more shy and timid, supposedly intimidated by the pressure from the other group (Bloom). Blue-eyed children felt less reassured, with their academic performance dropping significantly and their relationships with their former brown-eyed classmates becoming worse (Bloom). By the end of the activity, a drastic difference between the two groups was remarkably clear, and fights between the learners could be seen frequently. Thus, each group was negatively impacted by the new racial social structure. What stood out to me the most in this experiment was how quickly the changes in the children’s behavior became evident. Although the classmates appeared to have close relationships before the distinction was made, these connections were abruptly severed after Elliott created the two groups. The new behavioral patterns formed very soon, demonstrating how easily children can incorporate the new rules into their daily lives. From this perspective, teachers and adults should be exceptionally careful when educating children on various topics, as the results of such learning can be devastating. Work Cited Bloom, Stephen. Lesson of a Lifetime . Smithsonian Magazine, 2005, Web.
In this book, Pershing is portrayed as a brilliant soldier who managed to build an army of over one million soldiers just one year after entering World War I in 1917. His efforts addressed the inadequacies of the forces that had preceded him in the battle field. He was to face the forty battle-hardened German divisions with just one million soldiers. His pragmatism always shone through and he chose his wars carefully and fought with passion to win in all cases, especially in the final battles of World War I. His other efforts that are detailed in Pershing include the fight against the Indians and the guerrilla war. The American army was at the forefront during World War I and World War II. According to Jim Lacey, Commandant John Pershing was the face of World War I who served as a five-star general of the armies. In the book Pershing, Jim Lacey provides a biographical analysis of the General’s work, his detailed preparations, and situational awareness that created a winning team. He might not have been a great captain, but John Pershing is documented as a first-class General. He was one of the first modern Commanders of the American army. Lacey’s books under the Great Generals’ series, particularly Pershing , are dedicated to the swift transformation of the American army during the first year of World War I. The book also outlines other wars fought during Pershing’s time. In addition, Jim Lacey details Pershing’s brilliant contribution to the war in the way he organized his fighters, selected the commanders, and built the army that won World War I. For example, in this book, the author shows how the Meuse-Argonne became the defining moment in the career of Pershing. The book’s explanation of the change of tactics during the third week of war portrays Pershing as a fast thinker who was able to make decisions swiftly depending on the envisaged outcomes. The ability is captured vividly when Jim Lacey writes: “In just hours, the remade American first army broke through the German line” (p. 162). In addition, by the end of the second day of the attack, “it (the army) was moving so fast it was running off the maps posted at Pershing’s headquarters” (p. 162). The thesis of the book is clearly articulated to bring about the qualities of a brilliant soldier who is not appr
Introduction Latin America is a part of America well known for its prevailing Latin languages, specifically the Spanish and Portuguese. It includes all the American regions formerly under the dominion of the Portuguese and Spain. All these regions depict similar socioeconomic backgrounds whose colonialism is either, formal or informal rather than cultural. The Latin America is thought to have emerged as early as 1830s, as posited by French people who claim that it was initially occupied by the Latin immigrants. Then an idea arose that, based on the time of arrival of the Latin people to this part of America, the region should be favoring the Latin cultural practices more than any other group. It was postulated that that the chances of Latin Europe joining this regions on the expense of Teutonic Europe were high, an issue that was subject to discussion before it happened. This became now, ‘The idea of Latin America’, which is a public declaration, based on the economic geography of the powers of state. This idea seeks the notion of Latin America, right from its European origin a few centuries ago, tracing its roots since then up to date. It shows the reason why the issues of the 19 th centuries need to be damped to welcome new inventions. “The idea of Latin America is a geopolitical manifesto that charts the history of the concept of Latin America, insisting on the need to leave behind an idea which belonged to the nation-building mentality of the 19 th century Europe.” (Mignolo 78). This idea declares the century’s state of mind invalid and paves way to new ideas of the 20 th century and the upcoming others. This idea has triggered the minds of many, arousing the need to consider stories, which have been neglected. Mignolo, in his idea portrays the difference between Euro America and Latin America by pointing out the origin, state of economy and the insidiousness of the former. However, Mognolo’s work concerning this idea is subject to criticism, right from the topic. It is provocative and a probable attractor of racial discrimination originating from the Latin American region. Critical analysis of “The idea of Latin America” Mignolo artistically chooses ‘The idea of Latin America’ as the principal topic of his book . He claims that the book is the basis of the imperial and colonial ‘notion’ of the Latin America. He shows how it will influence politics in relation to previous centuries and how this will give the present world a new shape. Building on this, the topic is quite provocative. It singles out one, on the expense of others, an issue that has served as a fuel to the prevailing conflicts. People, in need of a change, cannot employ a topic that is liable of causing havoc. In addition,
Introduction A critical analysis of the status and concept of women in the Bible has been one prominent method of understanding the varied perceptions of women through the history of men. It is very significant to comprehend the fact that women, throughout the biblical texts, figure extensively in different ways and the treatment of women by different biblical authors has been elemental in the varied notions of the women through the biblical history. In other words, the biblical authors have written about women or have used women as metaphors or symbols in a variety of ways. Thus, women in the Bible are sometimes presented as playing high-flying roles, or as a primary metaphor or symbolic figure for an author, or viewed, at times, as problematic figures. Through these versions of women presented in the various books of the Bible, one gets the different aspects of the concept of women. All through the various Books of Bible, the role of women keeps changing. In certain of the books, they play a vital role in the course of action, while in some others they are insignificant creatures without any specific role or duty. There is also a view that the authors of the various books of the Bible have been significant in the deteriorated position of women in the biblical narratives. In another notable feature, the biblical narratives use the figure of women as a symbol or metaphor to present important ideas. They are treated as representing significant life situations or concepts. Main text Sometimes they are also treated by the biblical authors as problematic figures. It is very evident that the women portrayed in the pages of the various books of the Bible “played decisive roles during the thousands of years covered by the biblical narrative. What is particularly intriguing about them is that most of them circumvent male authority in a patriarchal society, and some even subvert it. Even more remarkable is the fact that these women, other than the ruthless Jezebel, are never punished for their unconventional conduct. On the contrary, the biblical scribes treat the women with deep sympathy and are sensitive to their plight. Most of the women defy male authority when it is unjust or fails to answer their needs or those of their family or people.” (Religion: Daughters of Eve) Women in the Bible are represented differently by different authors and there are several examples that suggest this varied representation of women. Thus, Eve, the first woman is represented as the first rebel, a risk-taker not a temptress or victim. Then, Sarah and Hagar are presented as dueling mothers, Zipporah as the woman who stood up to God, Bathsheba as a wife, mother, queen and object of royal lust, Jezebel as the reigning icon of womanly evil, or temptress, Esther, “the beautiful orphan who becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from destruction,” as a clever heroine, Ruth as a mixed message and “her story lends itself to a wealth
The problem of producing excellent melodies in the music industry has been the focus of scholars over the years (McFarland 300). Many studies have established that Debussy was important in the development of the current string quartet (Day-O’Connell 250; Fulcher 12; Greenbaum 350). This paper seeks to examine the method of Debussy and his impact on symphonic music across the world. It achieves this by exploring various sources of literature that are related to the composer’s composition method and harmonic progression. There is a gap in the literature about the composition by Debussy and his influence on the music industry (Trezise 67; Wheeldon 650). Through a detailed analysis of the sources that are related to the Debussy’s production, this project has suggested ways of making music compositions better. The original argument adopted in the project was that Debussy’s compositions could be viewed as unique works that continue to have great impacts on the music industry. The time is now ripe for music composers to adopt novel approaches that would reflect on the relatively high levels of dynamism that are evident in the sector. Works Cited Day-O’Connell, Jeremy. “Debussy, Pentatonicism, and the Tonal Tradition.” Music Theory Spectrum 31.2 (2009): 225-261. Print. Fulcher, Jane, ed. Debussy and his world . New York, NY: Princeton University Press, 2001. Print. Greenbaum, Matthew. “Debussy, Wolpe and Dialectical Form.” Contemporary Music Review 27.2-3 (2008): 343-359. Print. McFarland, Mark. “Debussy: The origins of a method.” Journal of Music Theory (2004): 295-324. Print. Trezise, Simon, ed. The Cambridge Companion to Debussy . Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Print. Wheeldon, Marianne. “Debussy and La Sonate Cyclique.” The Journal of Musicology 22.4 (2005), 644–679. Print.
Identification of Threads Issues Impacting Healthcare Facilities The management of a healthcare facility is a task that requires understanding and consideration of the administrative, financial, technological, and medical aspects affecting its operation. For this reason, most hospitals and institutions face the same problems and challenges that affect their performance and quality of services. The most common challenges are staff shortages, ineffective payment models, and the need for an implication of technologies. The staff shortage is one of the most common problems for hospitals as it is a national trend. This issue became critical during the pandemic, since with the increase in the number of patients, many staff members were also unable to work due to infection with the virus. In addition, while the shortage of medical professionals is noticeable, it could increase due to the retirement of a significant number of nurses and doctors (Gubar, 2020). Overall, the shortage of staff means that hospitals need to offer better conditions for workers, but the lack of employees affects the quality of care due to staff’s high workload. Another issue faced by many institutions is the implementation of technology in employees’ work, more specifically Electronic Health Recording Systems. Most often, problems arise due to the high cost of systems, complex and incomplete functionality of the software, limited databases, employee resistance to changes, and lack of collaboration between hospitals and industries (Reisman, 2017). All these disadvantages slow down hospitals, although, with the right approach to the implementation of electronic systems, they increase the efficiency of working with data, employee performance, and reduce costs. Another aspect that affects the operation of hospitals is the payment for services model. Today, there are several payment models that are based on a prospective or retrospective provision of funds and different approaches to determining the size of payments (Park, 2018). However, all models have their advantages and disadvantages, and their choice depends on the hospital’s goals and the skills of their managers. For example, the fee-for-service model does not encourage hospitals to save money but enhances the use of underutilized measures (Park, 2018). In contrast, traditional capitation allows hospitals to save money and redirect them to the necessary areas, but it can lead to savings that are harmful to patients, for example, by avoiding expensive tests (Park, 2018). Therefore, the choice of the optimal payment system affects the hospital’s available resources and the quality of patient care. Internal and External Threats to the Hospital Determination of external and internal threats to the hospital requires consideration of its characteristics and organization of work. For this purpose, the SWOT analysis will be used. The facility’s strength is that it is aimed at working with all categories of the population, which ensures its constant admission of patients. In other words, the hospital serves people of different social statuses, gender, age, and insurance coverage. Therefo
Introduction Nike is a remarkable story about a company that emerged from partnership between two individuals to becoming the largest athletic footwear company in the world. Nike built its market leadership on a variety of principles, from its strong commitment to its contractors, its practices in health and safety management, and its commitment towards how it ran its business, across the world. Main body Soon after Nike emerged as a market leader, negative publicity followed with a series of news about Nike’s ill managed practices related to its labors, safety hazards, living standards and working conditions. A large part of this negative publicity was played by the Phil Knight’s announcement of the withdrawal of his pledge for the University of Oregon’s football stadium. At the very same time, amidst the financial crisis in the Asian markets, Nike was negatively publicized by human rights and labor activist organizations of engaging into malpractice through treating their employees in derogatory manner, through long work hours, unsafe and unhealthy labor practices, environmental safety and issues of labor wage. How is Nike contributing for the betterment of its employees in the regions in which it operates? Is Nike paying its employees well above or well below the minimum wage, as advertised and publicized by labor activist organizations? Labor issues have long been part of the problem in every organization that shifts its operations from one place to another. The same problem followed when Nike shifted its manufacturing units from one region to another, along with same owners and managers operating in the previous region to forge even greater relationships with them. Eventually, some animosity existed between the Vietnamese workers and their Korean and Taiwanese managers that gave rise to the issue. For the resolution of this issue, Nike extended its efforts in lots and lots of ways to induce the feelings of positivity, trust and privilege being associated with the company through a variety of actions, some of which are:  1. Encourage strict adherence to Nike’s policy for human capital management, the regulation of which can be performed by periodic audits, snap checks and press inspection of its manufacturing sites across different parts of the world to ensure that these standards are uniformly followed.  2. Communicating code of conduct to all employees by printing small pocket-sized cards to enhance their performance by telling that they are an important part of the company  3. Conducting independent monitoring and audits, using help and assistance from recognized authorities in their disciplines and work areas.  4
Introduction Andrew Shtulman and Susan Carey (2007) studied the perception of impossibility and improbability judgment of children between the age group of 4 and 8 years. The study is conducted in the form of an experiment wherein children and adults were shown various extraordinary events. All of them were asked if they felt that such event was possible in “real life”. The study showed a difference in the judgment of children and adults, events that the adults felt were improbable but not impossible whereas the children dubbed them to be impossible. The research article reviewed aims to investigate how “development of possibility-judgment strategies between the ages of 4 and 8” (Shtulman & Carey, 2007, p. 1015). Literature Review The literature review done by Shtulman and Carey (2007) show that children develop the ability to identify impossible events at an early age. The authors have reviewed various studies, which showed that children develop the ability to distinguish between possible and impossible events at an early age. They also show that research has shown that children distinguished between possible and impossible events that violated the physical principles. The literature review concluded that children could distinguish a probable from and impossible events, but found it difficult to relate it to the undefined spac
Analyzing the history of previous diseases, as well as the current health condition is crucial for positive treatment outcomes. The assessment of the subjective and objective data regarding a client’s health is paramount for the correct diagnosis made. Thus, the purpose of the paper is to evaluate the fullness of the documentation given, assess the patient’s condition, and elaborate on the diagnosis concerning the case study provided. The additional information that should be added to the documentation includes the last time the patient participated in sexual activity, whether or not she used protection when having sex and the nature of her partner’s symptoms. Establishing the existence of pain during intercourse and the presence of similar swellings in the past, as well as any weight loss or myalgia, is critical. Additionally, the patient’s history of HIV, syphilis or hepatitis testing facilitates the determination of the most likely diagnosis. The information that should be added in the objective section includes the dimensions of the ulcer in millimeters, the presence or absence of inguinal adenopathy, and whether the regional lymphadenopathy is bilateral or unilateral. It is also essential to determine whether the inguinal adenitis is firm, mobile, painless, or discrete. It is necessary to highlight the presence of any associated skin changes, the consistency of the edge and base of the ulcer, and the lesion’s texture. Finally, the nature and color of the tissue surrounding the ulcer and the presence or absence of any induration, redness, or suprainfection must be noted. The assessment is supported by the information presented in the case study. The subjective data provided includes the assertion that the swellings in the genital area are painless and rough. Chancres in primary syphilis are often described as painless papules that gradually become eroded and indurated (O’Byrne & Macpherson, 2019). There is a history of sexual activity with multiple partners, which increases the chances of infection. Syphilis is transmitted in the first 1-2 years after exposure (Peeling et al., 2018). The objective data demonstrates that the patient is afebrile and has a small, round and painless ulcer on her external labia. This is consistent with chancres in primary syphilis, which are round with a cartilaginous consistency on the edges and the base (O’Byrne & Macpherson, 2019). In addition, the lesions are often associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy. To evaluate the condition of a patient with a chancre, diagnostics are vital. Treponemal tests such as the Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay and the IgG/IgM enzyme immunoassay are useful in determining whether the patient is infected (Goza et al., 2017). In addition, anti-cardiolipin tests such as the rapid plasma reagin or venereal disease research laboratory test (VDRL) are used in the diagnosis of primary syphilis (Goza et al., 2017). However, the latter is rarely used to test an individual who has a chance. It is vital to note that
The introduction In my opinion, the definition of poverty is quite ambiguous. The term is associated with numerous aspects of life. For instance, Arturo Escobar is of the opinion that “almost all the definitions given to the word are woven around the concept of lack or deficiency (21). I fully agree with the opinion; however, I suppose that the term is mostly associated with Asia and Africa. In other words, poverty is recognized as one of the most important social problems. In the forties, the issue was transformed into an organizing concept. For me, in general, poverty is a lack of financial, material and, moreover, moral values, knowledge and chances. Generally, the issue of poverty requires in-depth studies. In my opinion, there is a necessity to compare the term with its opposite unit in order to understand the concept of poverty and its constituents. So, according to Escobar, “the poor were defined as lacking what the rich had in terms of money and material possessions, poor countries came to be similarly defined in relation to the standards of wealth of the more economically advantaged nations” (23). The thesis statement I think that poverty is not only financial, economic problem, therefore, the economic model of “rich” developed countries cannot be appropriate for all societies in the worlds due to the different aspect such as mentality, traditions and the level of development of the particular nation. The body Generally, I believe that the economic model of a rich nation cannot apply to all nations. Although developed countries demonstrate the examples of successful economical solutions, there are still some contradictions concerning the uniqueness of solution. Moreover, the current situation in the world shows that there are a number of problems within the economical system. Therefore, due to the inner problems, the “rich” countries do not want to help “poor” that should develop basing to their resources and the regional features. On the one hand, one cannot state that economic success depends upon natural forces; on the other hand, “knowledge of the underlying facts and economic processes, good planning in setting objectives and allocating resources, and determination in carry