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Banning handgun sales and gun violence prevention are often considered as one of the most controversial issues in the field of media representation and public debates in the USA. The article entitled “Public Continues to Oppose Banning Handgun Sales” discusses various problems such as gun violence, the role of education, race, and the role of political affiliation in the process of banning handgun sales. Handguns are a nonspecific class of weapons to be different from long guns and revolvers. Studies and researches have documented that thousands of crimes were committed with handguns in the United States. Women and children face severe problems through the abuse of handguns. Police and other welfare agencies have documented the fact that handgun usage among school children contributes to severe discipline problems and violence in schools. Adults living in homes with handguns create the risk of homicide and suicide than others. Most of these cases were justified in the name of self-defense. The most important fact is that there are no specific Federal or State laws against handgun sales. Studies have shown that racial and political influence is visible in the formation of people’s attitudes towards the use and the banning of handgun sales. Political affiliation is essential for the making and execution of policies against handgun sales. Previous studies and newspapers have often mentioned the fact that different factors such as social, educational, racial, and political affect the process of banning handgun sales in the United States. The higher the education level; the higher is the support of people to handgun sales In the age of globalization and cultural degeneration, youngsters have engaged in different brutalities. The new generation has grown up enclosed by gun violence and other risk factors. Gun has badly influenced teenagers’ life and it has played a vital role in shaping the behaviors of many youths. This reason for gradual gun violence placed as a part of adolescent’s life in schools and homes. Many school students are interested in using this type of weapon. Family income and race are significantly related to teenagers’ gun use. Studies have mentioned the fact that a large number of youths in the higher education field have used revolvers in their lives. Here, one can support the hypothesis that education affects people’s attitude to support handgun sales. Teens have often shown their readiness to carry handguns because guns are easy to carry a weapon and it is very essential for everyday life.
For many immigrants in America, native traditions and laws become the only thing that connects them with the native land. Wedding is one of the most sacred traditions in all cultural based on unique rituals and ceremonies followed from generation to generation. In America, Muslim and Jewish populations preserve their unique cultural traditions and follow native laws and wedding ceremonies typical for their countries. Because men and women are marrying later in life all around the world, the wedding has lost its importance as a ritual that marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Nevertheless, people still perceive it as the most significant ritual in contemporary culture (Agger 34). As fewer marriages in the world are arranged and more countries embrace a capitalist economic model, elaborate Western weddings are becoming more popular around the globe. Jews from Russia combine Jewish religious traditions and Russian rituals followed for centuries. Jewish weddings can be described as lavish accompanies with music, unique ceremonies, and wedding games. The bribe usually has a white dress and veil. A wedding is a staged fantasy in which all relatives participate. An indispensable figure in a large wedding in Russia is the ‘jester’, the bad hen , who usually also serves as the master of ceremonies (Agger 54). He is present with the musicians as the guests assembled. He is the one who treated the bride to a discourse on her duties as a wife. Throughout the celebration, the bad hen I at hand to move the company to laughter and tears. Before the wedding, weeping is expected and encouraged, weeping by the bride, weeping by the mothers of both the bride and the groom, even weeping by relatives, who bemoan what they are losing. There is also laughter, laughter about the in-laws and their families, discussions of the wedding gifts, and sly jokes about the wedding guests, affairs, and even the government, all of the humor carefully manipulated by the bad hen so as not to give real offense. At his highest, his performance combined the skill of an actor, poet, singer, and commentator. A great bad hen is widely known and constantly in demand (Agger 29). Similar to a Jewish wedding, an Afghan wedding is a big event in family life. “An Afghan wedding is an all-night celebration. It usually starts around 7:00 to 8:00 PM, and runs too well into the morning hours” (An Afghan Wedding 2006). The major stipulations include affirming the bride as the sole owner of the dowry, bridal gifts, and presents; limiting the total value of dowry and bridal gifts as well as presents. Luxurious weddings occur most often in cities because urban centers are more modern and more connected with other countries of the globe through modern mass communication, whether television, film or the Internet. Religions frequently set the rules for personal and social behav
Kidnapping is a crime that involves the illegal seizing and carrying away of an individual by force or trickery, as well as the unauthorized detention and imprisonment of a person against their consent. Thus, in my opinion, a felony of attempt should be punished in the same way as the underlying substantive offence. In the preceding case, for example, one may contend that if Jerry is charged with the real criminal of bank robbery, he must have planned to execute the felony (Roberson & O’Reilley, 2020). Another example is that if a defendant is unable to carry out a murder, the crime is reduced to attempted murder. Even though the suspect did not obligate to the offense, he had the objective to do so, and hence the punishment ought to be the same. Regardless, other elements might have a role in the decision. Nevertheless, below is how I feel the above case should be handled. To begin with, abduction is classified as a second (legal wrongdoing) or a first-degree crime under criminal procedure. The third level of hijacking is a permissible offense classified as a class B felony. Surprisingly, kidnapping is equivalent to grabbing to the following extent. Abduction in the first degree is also a class A-I legal violation (Roberson & O’Reilley, 2020). People are guilty of this offence if they expect an outsider to pay or transfer money or property as a payment or persuade them to stop pursuing a distinct possibility. Capturing may be a problematic criminal concept, especially given the distinctions involving snatching and illegal imprisonment. The differences between snatching, unlawful detention, as well as hijacking must be well understood. Relating to the above discussion, Jerry blackmailed the cashier into assisting him in a bank robbery. Thus, he should not be prosecuted with abduction because he afterwards freed the teller. Nevertheless, he should be charged with attempted kidnapping to hold the bank employee captive and use him as a bargaining chip to depart. I believe that the robber’s aim to keep the teller prisoner is a crucial component because he had to flee when the police thwarted his scheme (Roberson & O’Reilley, 2020). Therefore, holding the clerk should not be regarded as abduction because the prisoner was not moved from one location to another. For the crime of kidnapping to occur, the victim must have been transferred while being detained in grossly illegal custody. Thus, based on that fact, Jerry should not be convicted of the crime since he did not have transportation. Moreover, denying one’s freedom is the most significant aspect of abduction. While Jerry was able to depart the scene immediately, he compelled the cashier to follow him into the bank parking lot. When he gets to the intended area, though, he frees the hostage. As a result, Jerry does not intend to deprive the bank employee of their freedom since he later frees the individual based on the given facts. In summary, the use of force towards the bank teller cannot be one of a separate crime from what is intended by the accused in the first place. Jerry wants to rob the bank, and thus, the crime is robbery. Any wrongdoing that arises from and within this in
The world of modern business is cruel indeed. Many business companies have huge expectations in regards to business students, and not all colleges and other special institutions are ready to provide young people with the required number of qualities and knowledge. Therefore, it seems to be important to identify the aspects that have to be improved in business education and comprehend what modern business companies hope to observe in business students. The current memo is an attempt to analyze the demands and meet the needs. The evaluation of the work done in the world of business, it is expected that business colleges pay more attention to such aspects like business dress code, ethical principles and appropriate communication in interpersonal relations, and technological innovations. There are many attempts to improve the world of business, create appropriate working conditions, and provide students with the required portion of knowledge. However, not all professors identify the current needs of business companies and continue relying on the past experience. The world is changing fast; the business world is changing even faster. Teachers should not only to explain why some changes can happen and what students should do. Teachers have to consider all those changes and improve the t
Introduction Considering the current scenario of things in the world, it is not wrong for one to argue that, everything existing currently; globally, owes its origin from technology. This is because; technology drives every aspect of human life ranging from simple home cores, for example, cooking and washing, to the most complex technological innovations in communication systems. In addition, to a larger extent, the quality of life depends on the nature of technologies embraced by society. This is the case primarily because currently, even the nature of health systems depends primarily on technology; communication systems depend on it; time and program scheduling programs in all spheres of life depend on it; working systems depend on it; to some extent quality, education delivery depends on it. Hence, considering this and many more, for sure technological advancement forms the backbone of every aspect of life. On the other hand, although such innovations have many associated advantages, it is important to note that, like any other innovation effort, technology has its own disadvantages or associated negative impacts; the most affected being the information technology sector. Communication is one of the most important elements of any human interaction process, which primarily depends on the nature of available communication systems. With many innovations in the information technology sector, communication systems have received a great boost; this being a sector that has had the biggest share of technological innovations. Such innovations are clear in the internet technology whereby, it plays an important role not only in communication but also in other sectors of life that endeavor to solve human problems, for example, space studies, education, and medicine. Individuals who utilize such innovations for goodwill can surely attest that such innovations have had great impacts on their daily lifestyles. Although that is the case, still there exists another class of individuals who have taken advantage of the much technological advancement in the information technology sector to defraud; perpetrate crime, hence, taking other individuals’ belongings unknowingly through “witty” procedures. That is, currently, there exist many internet swindles, primary identity theft cases, which have caused many losses not only to individuals but also to ‘big” organizations or business units. It is important to note that, apart from monetary gains, the majority of defrauders also target other organizational information, which may be crucial to their personalized-egocentric needs (Barnes, 2010, p. 1). Therefore, compounding these factors, it is very essential for any individuals connected to the internet, or whose operations depend on the internet to ensure they safeguard their systems from defrauders using required programs. In addition, it is very important for individuals who use the internet as their main communication channel to critically scrutinize the nature of messages they receive before responding to invitations, which in most
Introduction The play ‘Fences” by August Wilson explores the delicate issue of racism by interrogating the experiences of a black family as tracked in a number of decades. The effects of racism revealed in several instances in ‘Fences’ contradicts the national ethos of the American dream. The title of the play alludes on the boundary that exists between the whites and the blacks in the United States of America. The American dream makes it clear through its guarantee of the freedom and equality with the promise of prosperity and success as per the ability or personal achievements of every American citizen. “Fences” reveals the obstacles that the different issues of race put on the way towards the realization of the American dream by the African-Americans with a close analysis of the characters in the play. Intersection of racism with the attainment of the American Dream in “Fences” Throughout the two generations that are represented in the play; Troy’s and Cory’s, the experiences of the black man tend to take an important change for the better (Koprince 346). The woes of the black American however, as revealed in the tales that Troy and Boon exchange started way back and are rooted in the slavery experience of the blacks. According to the tales, when the blacks were freed, they migrated from the south towards the north where they expected to lead much better lives with plenty opportunities. However, an obvious sense of disillusionment follows this considering that they had no resources and infrastructure to depend upon. As emphasized through Troy’s experiences as a youth, the blacks were cast into a competitive capitalistic society while they were unprepared. This explains the reason why Troy, having left his father at a tender age had to live in shanties, steal and end up in prison. The sense of equal opportunities was not appreciable those days despite the fact that the American state had declared freedom and equality to everyone regardless of the race (Miller 44). The prison experience provides a deeper explanation as to the disproportionate number of blacks to whites in American prisons. The fact that Troy was a skilled baseball player in his youthful days but never found him a chance to get a place in the Major League Baseball due to the color of his skin beats the essence of the American dream (Koprince 345). Despite the fact that he was skilled and could play better than most white players could in the league, Troy could not secure a favor of acceptance in the league following the regulations that were in place aimed at racially discriminating the blacks. Troy could have used this opportunity and earned a living as well as bridge the gap by climbing up the social ladder as provided for by the American dream. However, this was not the case, as the administrators could not allow him since it was until much later when he was already aged that the league administrators started accepting black players into the teams. This discrimination as portrayed through Troy deprives the Af
Toxic water pollutants have an adverse impact on the environment and people’s health. Nowadays, due to the tremendous amount of factories’ wastes, many dangerous emissions fill the air, water, and, unfortunately, human bodies. One of the most life-threatening toxic elements is mercury pollutant. It causes irreparable consequences for the environment and human health. Every year vast amounts of mercury are found in the different water pools. The toxic metal connections, contaminating the water inhabitants, cumulate in the fish. Then, people eating fish and shellfish get themselves exposed to mercury contamination. As a result, life-threatening diseases incrementally develop and can lead to abrupt death. Therefore, to reduce the risks, environmental health specialists should adequately analyze the potential threat of mercury contamination and provide recommendations. Mercury contamination prevention practices are also vital for ensuring public health safety. Mercury pollutants are dangerous for all park users because of their adverse effects on human health. The toxic contamination can spread through swimming and fishing in water pools. The skin is one of the direct channels of how mercury can get into the human body. Due to the highly toxic and corrosive nature of mercury, this pollutant can pass through the exterior layers of the epidermis and have a high chance of getting into the blood (Casso-Hartmann, et al., 2021). As far as mercury is pretty heavy, it can accumulate in the blood supply system causing frequent damage to the neurologica
Introduction Avon Products, Inc. (Avon) was formed 131 years ago in the United States to empower women across the globe. As such, the company specializes in manufacturing and distributing feminine products, for instance, cosmetics, beauty products, and other household items. Since its formation up to 2005, Avon had expanded to become a successful multinational corporation with operations in 40 countries. To date, the company obtains most of its revenue (83%) from overseas operations. This essay discusses the financial woes that befell Avon, including its subsequent turnaround, as well as the prospects lie in the way of the company if the current trend continues. The Status of the Company that led to its Determination that a Change was Necessary After 2005, Avon began experiencing a series of difficulties that have since been attributed to bad decisions by the management (Aguinis & Gottfredson, 2011). Besides, the global business environment had been changing gradually in the disfavor of Avon. For instance, certain legal restrictions had come into existence, thereby limiting the company’s operations. Chelekis and Mudambi (2010) also report that various representatives of the company were disgruntled with how it operated. Cumulatively, these factors caused the company’s revenue and profit status to take a downward spiral. Thus, despite Avon’s gigantic size, it has been struggling financially in the last couple of years. Analysts believe that the company expanded faster relative to what its resources (both infrastructure and human resource) could accommodate, thus causing a huge strain (Aguinis & Gottfredson, 2011). Thus, in full understanding that the company was operating at a loss, the management decided that a review of its strategy was critical. As a result, Avon embarked on certain activities to cut back losses. The Model for Change Theory Typified in the Case Study The proposed changes within Avon involved a special focus on talent. The management realized that both the company’s aptitude and talent-building capacity were wanting. Talent matters greatly for Avon because as an organization, intangible resources (particularly, dedicated workers and personalized interaction with customers) form part of its most important strength. Accordingly, Avon’s management decided to adopt the 360-degree feedback system as the model for change. According to Aguinis and Gottfredson(2011), the 360-degree feedback tool helps to strengthen competency around leadership behaviors. Ordinarily, in line with Avon’s case, an organization expects the leadership to adopt various leadership styles that can propel it (organization) to success. Hence, efforts were made to initiate an appraisal of talent within the company after realizing the prevailing little knowledge of the company’s existing talent, a situation that made it difficult to determine areas of improvement. Further assessment of Avon’s weak market performance had made it apparent that a culture of egalitarianism prevailed in the
H W Yeung’s Qualitative Personal Interviews in International Business Research published in International Business Review in 1995 is a very interesting article about transnational corporations of Hong Kong-based on qualitative study cases. On a personal note, this article is extremely significant because it evaluates the logical conclusions on qualitative research principles dealing with international business. This article is most significant as a study because it establishes the details of qualitative methods that I feel are the most logical method at least in the parameters of the business evaluation and analysis. Quite logically, Yeung argues that the Qualitative method of study differs from the usual quantitative methods (used in the study of pure sciences) in the sense that it tends to be far more subjective. This is in sharp contrast to the methods used in pure sciences which are exclusively objective. The research methods for marketing are a combination of either quantitative and qualitative methods or the mixed method. An example of such a method is the Intelligence Quotient (or IQ) test, which helps us quantify a certain non-specific capacity or quality of an individual. Being open to qualitative methods of study also allows social scientists to incorporate non-quantitative data (i.e. non-numerical data, such as words, images, gestures, impressions, etc.) in their study. Qualitative research is a process that includes an interpretative paradigm under the measures of theoretical assumptions and the entire approach is based on sustainability that is dependent on people’s experience in terms of communication. It can also be mentioned that the total approach is based on the fact that reality is created on social formulations. It can also be mentioned that the basic target of qualitative research is instrumented towards social context under normal circum