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Introduction The most significant twentieth-century trend is that suburbs became the dominant life style for Americans (Teaford, 2008). Whites experienced overwhelming suburbanization. In 1920, Whites and Blacks lived in suburbs almost equally: about one-third of each group’s residents. However, there was a dramatic increase in suburbanization after WWII. By that time, the Whites suburbanization rate grew by nearly 70%, from a 1940 level of about 38% to a 1970 level of about 63% (U.S. Bureau of Census 1963). The change to suburban dominance in population is reflected in comprehensive statistics on economic activity (Gottdiener and Hutchison, 2011). In many cases, suburbs have outpaced their core central cities in economic importance since 1970. According to the Bureau of Census, 46 percent of the 1990 population lived in suburbia, 40 percent in central cities, and 14 percent in rural areas. This study will examine the association between the level of Asian suburbanization and the segregation between Whites and Asians in 260 metropolitan areas (U.S. Bureau of Census, 1963). Recently, Asians are the fastest growing minority group. According to the Bureau of Census, Asian population grew from 3.5 million in 1980 to 7.3 million in 1990 and to 8.8 million in 1995 (Palen, 1995). Currently, the Asian population consists of around 4% of the entire population (Bureau of Census). There always has been debate as to whether higher level of minorities’ suburbanization yields lower segregation or higher segregation. Segregation is the distribution of racial and ethnic groups into separate and distinct residential areas of the city (Logan, 2011). The general trends in residential dissimilarity across 260 metropolitan areas from whites have declined since 1970. Even though Blacks have experienced the most declines in residential segregation, they remain the most segregated in cities. The largest black population averages remains high. While the Asians remain the least segregated compared to other ethnical groups, the average level of Asian-Whites segregation has not changed much. So the question is why do we care about segregation and why does segregation matter? According to previous social scientists, there are some serious social costs related to residential segregation. This compares to the researches on examining Black-White segregation or Hispanic-white segregation. However, there are not many studies only focusing on Asian-White segregation. Accordingly, a variety of factors affect segregation of Asians but this paper will only focus on the role of suburbanization. By using the data collected from the 260 major metropolitan areas across United States in 2009, the researc
People need to believe in something. Without some ideas, people have no aims, they do not have a plan to follow. Religions have provided people with meaningful goals. Religions have become an indispensable part of people’s lives. Be it Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism people strive for having their gods. However, like anything in this world, any religion has two sides. It can have positive as well as negative effects on people. As far as positive effects are concerned, it is possible to mention such psychological effects as inner peace and security. It is manifested in the following: people who practice an organized religion have significant plans to follow as they know (or, at least, have rules that teach them) how to live and why they should live that way. There is also a social effect as people united by a religion get together. They help each other, and they do not leave each other in difficult situations, which is very important for an individual. As for the negative effects of organized religion, suppression of individuality can be named as one of the most serious negative effects. Thus, people are taught how to live, and sometimes these rules are too strict. Some religions are characterized by almost total control over an individual. Another negative effect is social. People of some religions can be hostile to other groups, which leads to main confrontation and even conflicts. However, it is necessary to note that positive effects outweigh the negative ones as quite a few religions are suppressing and hostile to other religions. At that, people without a plan become frustrated and depressed. Religions give people a sense of unity and self-efficacy. It helps people get together, which is crucial for humans who are very social creatures.
Product information Matilda and Jack are two robots known for their emotional intelligence. This innovation was made with the sole intention of improving human health and well-being as well as improving organizational sustainability. The robots can be used to conduct job interviews because of their ability to accurately determine the cultural and emotional fitness of job applicants. The robots can be used in several other areas including schools, tired drivers, and children with autism. Defining the market The robotic market is very catchy and consumers can easily be seduced by the gadgets. There is a change that has taken over the robotic market especially in the developed nations including South Korea, Japan, Europe, and North America (Beltu, Fox, Powell, & Maureen, 2003). The technology used is more than technology; it is an enabling technology. A lot of research is done in academic institutions of these countries. These research activities are directly funded by the government meaning that the robotic market receives the full support of the government. As time moves on, new solutions to problems in society are found through research and development. This makes science relevant to society (Beltu, Fox, Powell, & Maureen, 2003). The personal and servicing robotic market is growing in developed countries. There is quite a substantive use of home automation. People enjoy having robotic gadgets in their houses to aid in domestic tasks. This makes the marketing of Matilda and Jack have potential prospects since these two robots can also be used in the house to help with domestic tasks. The two robots are not only helpful with the elderly in a family setup but the children as well. Matilda and Jack are good at helping students do their homework effectively. Therefore, their presence in a home setup can be useful within a range of family members. In the countries where the robotic market is booming, there is a lot of capital being pumped into innovation and research. However, the investments being made in these technologies are very demanding for the developers. They are required to make highly durable products that meet a specified purpose. Pricing is also another major issue of concern. The prices have to be made in such a way that the products will attract consumers. The market is large, massive, and growing. The market size for robotic products has been growing at a high rate since 2005. The market size in terms of US dollars grew from 1 billion
Smartphone have various pedagogical advantages that can be leveraged by the education system. For instance, educational institutions have embraced technology through the development of social media platforms that facilitate discussion forums between the students and the instructors. Such discussions can be constructively developed to help the students to attain course objectives faster and more effectively. However, recent trends in the use of smartphones have seen more students bringing the devices to class and using them during their classes. Technology has become uncontrollable because the students spend most of their time on social media, and it is a distraction in class. Furthermore, the use of smartphones to access various social media platforms have also led to an increase in cases of cyber-bullying. For instance, students may use their smartphones to critic the dressing code of one of their classmates or even ill-talk their teacher while in class. These are some of the issues that are threatening the performance of the students because they are sources of distraction, rather than an advantage to the education system. It follows that parents, teachers, and the authorities in the education system must look into the development of a feasible way to eliminate the use of smartphones and social media during the class time. Children at school need to be discouraged against cyber-bullying, sending malicious text messages to their peers, and sharing inappropriate videos and images during class time. Statement of the solution Growth in technology has seen many teenagers being lured into the use of social media platforms, and the addictive nature of the platforms is associated with negative effects. Some of the issues highlighted by researchers on the issue include an increase in cyber-bullying cases, lower performance in school, and erosion in the social skills of the teenagers. This paper focuses on the effects of smartphones on students when they are used during class time. Teachers have repeatedly reported cases of students being addicted to their phones to a level that they cannot concentrate in class. While some of the proposed solutions are viable, it is apparent that there is a need to develop more comprehensive solutions that consider the needs of the students. Students should particularly have the chance to access the internet through their smartphones at all times, but it is imperative to control the type of information accessed during class time. Critics claim that it is not necessary to teach students how to use their smartphones because they already know when and how to use them. It is apparent that most teenagers have a higher prowess in using smartphones when considering the ability to text faster and to use various texting skills that pass messages faster to their peers. This implies that the students using smartphones in class spend very little time sending various messages, and this would typically serve as a way to keep the classe
The family is still in the leading positions in the hierarchy of values among people, even though some individuals do not have a good relationship with their children or parents. The majority of middle-aged individuals try to preserve a good connection with their families because they realize their parents are old and all they want is quality time (Santrock, 2019). They also want to be heard because of the necessity of feeling important. As a middle-aged person, I am lucky to have a strong bond with my parents. I fully respect them and their boundaries; however, sometimes, they try to impose things on me that I do not like. My family started treating me as an adult once I moved out, but they still consider me their child in terms of providing care and love. Occasionally, they ask if I need any food or money, which sounds slightly odd since I am an independent person who has earned money since my early 20s. My parents often tried to transmit the views and values, but apart from inheriting their perspectives, I developed my own. Sometimes they cause major arguments no matter how hard I try to respect my mother and father. The main principle for me is to express the difference even if I disagree on some issues, and I ask for it in return. Older adults tend to be increasingly sensitive when their children do not behave as they want them to (Santrock, 2019). Nevertheless, they need to comprehend that their kids are grown-up individuals with jobs and families. I had this struggle with my family and, eventually, they accepted my point of view. In general, my parents and I completely accept and respect each other. Reference Santrock, J.W. (2019). Life-span development (17th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Introduction The concept of role transition is a shift in behaviors and views resulting from the expansion of requirements and professional responsibilities. According to Claywell (2014), such shift occurs due to a much broader range of qualities characteristic of the registered nurse. However, the concept is also influenced by the expectations projected by the environment and is not limited to the professional sphere. On certain occasions, peers (e.g. family and friends) may display certain expectations formed either by individual traits of the student undergoing the transition or by the cultural and social portrayal of the nursing profession. In addition, the individual may experience some difficulties and inconsistencies while learning new and adjusting existing nursing traits and skills. These factors may lead to role conflict and further complicate the transition process. Thus, it can be said that proper understanding of the concept is necessary for overcoming confusion and lack of clear goals associated with the described conflict. Inherent Role Elements The most well-known and widely recognized element of a registered nurse is that of a care provider. It is best described as a set of activities aimed at ensuring the most favorable health outcome for patients. While traditionally associated primarily with monitoring of patient health status and conducting nursing interventions aimed at patient improvement, this element also includes promotion of health maintenance among patients, the involvement of family members, health plan creation, and a wide range of assisting activities for ensuring favorable patient outcome as a mutual goal. Counselor is another role element that is important for enhancing care. Detecting abnormalitie
Introduction BMW Group is known for its high-quality products and services. It is a reliable enterprise, which considers its strategy and implements the necessary measures to address the customers’ needs in a feasible manner to sustain the competitive edge and maintain the market share. The purpose of this paper is to conduct an external and internal environmental analysis of the BMW Group to be able to assess its strategy from different perspectives. External Analysis It is worthy of mentioning that BMW Group is an enterprise that furnishes diversified operations. In particular, the activities of the enterprise include premium class car and motorcycle production accompanied by the best services. In addition, they deliver software products and financial services that are considered premium quality as well (“Annual Report 2015” 163). Thus, it can be assumed that the company has its focus on high performance. Nevertheless, certain aspects are crucial for its feasibility and success. PESTEL In terms of the external analysis, there are certainly political, sociocultural, technological, economic, legal, and environmental factors to consider since they can influence the efficiency of the Group. Political factors:   * Intense oil and petrol taxation in many countries leading to pricey vehicle surveillance;   * trade regulations in Asian and American markets; Socioc
Introduction Across the development divide, countries such as the UK confront the challenges of populations increasingly skewed toward the elderly (and rapidly so) while some developing countries still cope with the strain of predominantly young populations. Economic historian Emma Joseph of the London School of Economics and Prof. Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania ascribe the phenomenon of “greying” populations to long-term declines in both fertility and mortality, notably in Europe as a whole, the United States and Japan (BBC, 2004). Main Text There are three grounds for universal concern, a United Nations briefing for the World Assembly on Ageing and its follow-up warns (Population Division, 2002):  1. The phenomenon is entirely new to human experience and will continue become even more pronounced in the twenty-first century;  2. Accelerating ageing has the potential to affect everyone in the nation, if only because of the competition between the elderly and the very young for support from wage earners and the self-employed.  3. There is no reversing the trend. Progress in the life sciences will see to that. Figure 1 By 2050, the UN Population Division estimates, the large cohort of Britons in their 30s and 40s will be at the threshold of retiring or have done so (see Figure 1). Fully a third of the nation’s population will be 60 years of age or older (see also Appendix 1 for other details), over one-fourth will be at least 65 and one in nine 80+ years in age. In total, there will be only a 2:1 ratio between
China’s economy has enjoyed one of the fastest growths over the last few decades. This growth was initiated by changes in governance and economic policies. China opened up to foreign investments, and implemented free market reforms in the year1979 making it a major global economic and trade power on par with other leading economies of the world (Morrison1). Despite its growth, the methods and policies China enforced on its people to bolster and maintain the economic growth bordered on dictatorship. Changes in policy and property ownership rights made the Chinese people lose their properties and investments. Economic reforms made many Chinese change their jobs and habitual lifestyles. Redistribution of land to poor peasants and prioritization of agriculture stabilized the agricultural production making it possible for the country to feed its whole population (Thomas 23). The Chinese government own and control major industrial and economic sectors in areas such as transport, communication, energy and financial services (Thomas 26). This made it possible for the government to carefully control and regulate the economy in the desired way. Strategic reorganization of the country’s production systems allowed Chinese citizens to work in the manufacturing sector which stimulated the economy. The country was able to shield its industries from competition by implementing unfair economic policies. Since its acceptance into the World Trade Organization, the China’s economy became market oriented and the country has become the major manufacture of most of the world’s products. China has one of the highest Foreign Direct Investment rates in the world (Morrison 7). This has enabled the country to mass produce low cost items in large scale. The ability of the Chinese government to control the economic environment has attracted many investments. China’s economy grows at a high rate which is beneficial for country. The high economic growth in the country has enabled the country to create new technologies in all areas giving China a competitive edge over other nations because it lowers the cost of production. The Chinese enjoy high standards of living because of availability of adequate food, access to education, health care and other social services (Thomas 28). The high economic growth has given the country the wealth it requires to develop its infrastructure which is essential for development. China’s economic development has contributed to reduction of poverty levels all over the country. Many Chinese have enjoyed an increase per capital incomes due the availability of jobs. Some countries in Africa should learn from China’s economic principles to alleviate poverty in their regions The rapid economic development of China has contributed to pollution of the country’s environment (Morrison 34). Industrial growth has contributed to large deposits of waste products into the country’s ecosystem. A clean environment is essential for economic sustenance, but China has failed to safeguard its environment. If unchecked, pollution will negate the benefits from economic development. Pollution related health complications, loss of biodiversit
General counseling methods There are numerous counseling methods applicable in the treatment of addictions. They are helpful in establishing critical treatment methods meant to curb the aspects of drug abuse and the alleged addictions. One of the general counseling methods applicable in this context is the motivational interviewing. Drug addicts require well-orchestrated counseling mechanisms that will enhance their willingness to quit drug abuse and the characterizing addiction. Motivational interviewing tends to unveil the issues related to drug addiction and formulate strategies that can motivate drug addicts to quite the vice (Peele, 1998). Another treatment method is the Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT). CBT addresses all emotional, behavioral, and cognitive dysfunctions usually experienced by drug addicts. This makes the method quite relevant and applicable as a treatment method in the entire context. The two methods chosen are useful in the addiction treatment due to their applicability, convenience, relevancy, and conventionality in counseling and addressing the provisions of drug addiction. Dry Drunk Syndrome Dry Drunk Syndrome refers to a situation where one seems drunk even without taking any alcohol (experiences alcoholic lapse). The situation is evident among addicted individuals who usually experience withdrawal symptoms after quitting the concerned drug. The alcoholic retains mental and behavioral characters connected with drunkenness (DeSena, 2005). This occurs even when he/she has not drunk alcohol. This syndrome relates perfectly with most of the theories studied in this module. Theoretically, addicted individuals or those who have consumed alcohol for long might face mental problems thus exhibiting behaviors related to drunkenness even if they have not taken alcohol. This relates to the aspects of addiction mentioned earlier in the paper. A situation of an ex-smoker who socially smokes An ex-smoker who socially smokes is probably enhancing his or her smoking behaviors again. It is important to understand that despite him or her quitting smoking, the fact that he/she occasionally smokes is devastating. His body system might rekindle the smoking behavior hence posing a considerable threat to his/her wellbeing. This is a very important consideration in various aspects. There is a substantial root of addiction in this situation. Biologically, the body system of this ex-smoker will start registering the chemicals (nicotine) presented to it by the cigarette hence triggering the aspects of addiction. The body will need the chemical in order to operate fully. Additionally, the situation might trigger the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking hence necessitating him/her to smoke again (Peele, 1998). Psychologically, the concerned ex-smoker might develop a system where he/she enjoys social smoking hence must do it daily. This triggers the aspects of addiction by subm