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Introduction It should be noted that mining companies often need to handle various issues when operating in foreign territories. According to an article by The Alyansa Tigil Mina (2019), OceanaGold is a middle-scale company, which faced opposition from the side of local people in Didipio, Philippines, when conducting copper-gold mining activities. Notably, the company did not have the appropriate social license, which prevented it from obtaining the license required for performing such operations on site. Local communities also had the support of municipal officials, which prevented OceanaGold from initiating large-scale activities. Discussion Importantly, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources did not ban the company from acquiring a mine on the territory. The area is a crucial biodiversity corridor and agroforestry center. Although the enterprise had no active license, the Department granted it a temporary permit to continue mining (The Alyansa Tigil Mina, 2019). The local authorities could not affect the situation, given the fact that its decision-making was submissive to the national government. The local people were forced to block the site to prevent the company from continuing its devastating mining activities. They received support from the side of Canadian and Australian organizations. Apart from provincial officials, the President of the country also supported the indigenous people and did not approve the license renewal, and OceanaGold had to stop mining in the territory. Conclusion Thus, the activities of mining companies can cause serious environmental damage to regions. The authorities of countries such as the Philippines gradually restrict the activities of such enterprises (that of foreign ones in particular) and conduct an extensive audit of projects. Such decisions, on the one hand, significantly complicate the operations of mining companies. On the other hand, the goal of the government is to protect both the ecological and economic potential of the state. Reference The Alyansa Tigil Mina. (2019). OceanaGold Philippines shut down – villagers blockade site, permit renewal withheld . Web.
The ubiquitous electronic connection is a frequently discussed issue in the contemporary world. It goes without saying that rapid technological development increases productivity in modern society as well as the speed of life. At the same time, the ubiquitous electronic connection creates a number of negative impacts on the people, workplaces, and relationships. Ethical issues arising with the advent of the age of ubiquitous electronic connection One of the biggest issues brought out by the ubiquitous electronic connection is the problem of privacy. In the contemporary world, the majority of individuals own mobile devices that connect with the Internet and have the capacity to spread private information about their users and make it accessible to everyone. For example, a mobile application called Viber tends to synchronize with people’s Google Plus accounts, which possess the information about people’s locations, so speaking to someone on Viber one may involuntarily inform other users about their location. Being tracked constantly by other people is a rather unpleasant experience that occurred along with the development of ubiquitous computing. Issues arising with a turned on and tuned in the workforce Constant connectivity at the workplace has occurred around 2004-2006. Initially, it was extremely helpful because it provided an additional way of communication for the professionals. Emails and messengers started to be widely used by business organizations and offices. As social networks appeared constant connectivity of the contemporary society turned into a big problem. A large number of workplaces suffered the reduction of productivity due to the constant distraction of the employees at the offices. People’s dependence on social networks, news portals, and online communication slowed down their working process. The managers addressed this issue, introducing policies designed to limit the use of social networks at the workplace. Besides, heavy use of the internet created more stress for society members. Today, most of us cannot last a day without checking emails or logging on to various social networks. Articles dealing with ethics and social media The first article is “The Ethical Challenges of Social Media,” it explores the challenges presented by social media in such aspects as integrity and recruitment at the workplace. The employees’ use of social networks on behalf of a company can undermine the reputation of the organization and hurt corporate ethics. As for recruitment practices, many organizations are known for monitoring the candidates online, which leads to an invasion of people’s personal lives (The Ethical Challenges of Social Media, 2011). The second article is “Privacy in Ubiquitous Computing” by Langheinrich. This paper views privacy and security as equal issues. In other words, endangering people’s privacy, the producers of applications and devices also put their customers in danger, as their security weakens when their personal information and content becomes accessible to strangers (Langhenrich, 2009). The last article is “Location privacy in ubiquitou
The USA has been seen as the country of opportunities and the country where equal people live. Nonetheless, researchers claim that American equality is somewhat overestimated. More so, there is an ongoing debate on wealth distribution in the USA. Researchers stress that Americans are unaware of the level of inequality in the country. Notably, average Americans are used to certain inequality and admit that the rich may have 35% of the wealth (“Americans Underestimate US Wealth Inequality,” 2010). Thus, people think it may be quite fair if 10% of people own 35% of the wealth. However, even this ideal society is far from being a reality for the USA as the rich possess 85% of the wealth (“Americans Underestimate US Wealth Inequality,” 2010). Officials, researchers and scholars also note that the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing due to the policies provided. A number of surveys suggest that in the 2000s the top 0.01% of Americans own 976 times more than bottom 90% of Americans, which is a sign of an upcoming crisis as similar distribution of wealth was in the USA in 1928 (“Plutocracy Reborn,” 2012). There are lots of factors contributing to this distribution. One of these factors is quite an inadequate tax policy in the country as the rich people’s income increases and taxes reduce, whereas average Americans have to pay more in taxes. Gilson and Perot (2011) note that this illogical tax policy can be easily explained as those who make laws (including tax laws), i.e. congress members, pertain to the top 0,1% of Americans. The researchers also state that such tax policy contributes to the increase of the wealth gap even though the productivity is on the rise (Gilson & Perot, 2011). Admittedly, these are only some of the factors that lead to the gap. Another factor is lack of mobility within the American society. DeParle (2012) claims that the American Dream is becoming an illusion as only few people can move from rags to riches. This is closely connected with socioeconomic background. Thus, young people coming from well-to-do families have many more opportunities compared to young people from poor families. One of the central factors contributing to this is availability of education. Richer people can invest in their children’s education which provides the latter with more opportunities as employers tend to pay higher salaries to well-educated employees (DeParle, 2012). At the same time, poor families do not have such an opportunity and poor remain poor. Researchers also note that the lack of mobility is a bad sign for any country. The USA used to be the country of high level of mobility, but now it lags behind some European countries. Even Great Britain which has always been regarded as a country of certain stratification has higher mobility. Admittedly, this makes the USA lag behind other industrialized countries in some respects. To sum up, the gap between the poor and the rich is increasing in the USA. The socioeconomic inequality is inc
Flannery O’Connor’s The Violent Bear It Away is a humorous gothic novel that was published in 1960. The title of the novel is derived from the book of Mathew 11:12 in the bible, where John the Baptist quotes “the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away”. The novel focuses on Francis Tarwater, a teenage boy who is also the protagonist. He is caught up between two lifestyles, and has a hard time deciding which path to take. The story begins with the death of his great-uncle, Mason Tarwater who raised him with Christian values, preparing him to be a prophet. On the other hand, Rayber, his uncle tries to make him forget his religious values, reforming him into a secular lifestyle. However, Francis Tarwater tries to run from his destiny, but every time he is involved in secularism, he is reminded of his Christian upbringing, which brings him into finally accepting his destiny. In the book, O’Connor links the importance of passion with religion. Francis is the passionate figure in the novel while his uncle Rayber who is the antagonist is seen trying to suppress it. As a result, Francis who prefers going by the name Tarwater is redeemed while his uncle is des
Introduction The two plays ‘The Glass Menagerie’ and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ brings out the features of American society. The two plays bear many similarities in terms of the content. They both have a similar setting in Chicago. In both cases, the idea of racism comes out clearly. For a long time, plays have been used to express real-life concerns. Poets and play writers have used plays, poems, stories, and songs to express the values and events in society. This is what the two plays are addressing. Both were written in the late forties when the American society was on the verge of changing from a purely patriarchal society to a more liberal society with all members having equal rights. The plays bring out the American culture in a very systematic way. It is during this time that men started neglecting their duties as breadwinners of their families. Because of this, women were forced to take responsibilities in their families. Because they could not run away from their children, women had no otherwise but to transform themselves to be family heads. The plays bring out the two possibilities that lead to women taking charge of their families during this period. The first reason that led to this was the world war, which was ending during this time. Many men lost their lives, leaving their families with no proper care. The play ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ brings this out. The father of the family is portrayed as someone who was responsible, but unfortunately, he passed on, leaving the family with little inheritance, without a dream to realize. On the other hand, the play ‘The Glass Menagerie’ portrays the American men who ran away from their families to evade the responsibility that is usually associated with the father of the family. The Play Analysis: Family The two plays are entirely based on family issues. Both are based in Chicago hence expressing the new concern that was on the rise in the region. For a long time, families were intact in the region. In many occasions, both parents would be available for their families and they would take their respective responsibilities in caring for their children unless one or both lost their lives prematurely. However, this was changing during this time. Men were becoming less responsible as regards to their families. There was a rise in single parenthood, something that was not common before. Both plays express the difficulty that these families had to undergo such new structures.
Introduction At the heart of The Bluest Eye lies a personal tragedy of an eleven-year-old African-American girl, Pecola Breedlaw. Living in the world owned by whites, the protagonist believes that her life would be more comfortable if she looked unique: blue eyes become a symbol of the desired appearance. After experiencing several terrifying incidents, such as incest, bullying, death of the unborn child, Pecola becomes mentally ill and makes herself believe her eyes changed to the color of the sky. The Blue Eyes not only expounds the cruelty and violence in the life of little Pecola but also explains why it happens. This essay discovers the child’s view of the problems of racism, poverty, incest, and the inability to love. The Main Characters and Themes Pecola vs. Claudia: The Girls’ Views on Beauty Pecola and Claudia are both young black ladies and best friends, yet they possess strikingly contrasting opinions about beauty. For instance, at the beginning of the novel, Claudia destroys her light-skinned dolls out of internalized contempt for white individuals. The girl clarifies that she is courageous since she has not learned self-hatred yet, what is a problem of numerous grown-ups within the Afro-American community. On the contrary, the protagonist reliably acts on her craving to realize American excellence benchmarks and aspires to attain the bluest eye. According to Morrison (2014), “Thrown, in this way, into the binding conviction that only a miracle could relieve her, she would never know her beauty” (58). In other words, Pecola possesses low self-esteem and does not embrace the features of her appearance. Thus, even though both of the girls share the same skin color and community they live in, their reaction to social stigmas differs. Proper Family Upbringing as the Foundation for Raising Strong Personalities Claudia and Pecola possess different family backgrounds, which undeniably impacted their behavior in society. Claudia, as Pecola, suffers from social pressure and beauty stereotypes, but she is growing up in an adoring and caring family, which makes all the difference for her. The protagonist, however, is facing challenges in relationships with parents, such as incest and humiliation. Consequently, in critical situations, Claudia presents herself as a fighter, whereas Pecola behaves passively and vulnerably. For instance, according to Morrison (2014), when Claudia watches a bunch of boys teasing Pecola, she assaults them. Thus, a caring family is a solid foundation for bringing up an individual who can withstand social pressure. Unhealthy Family Relationships as the Cause of Psychological Damages The protagonist grew up in a poverty-stricken abusive family and has consistently observed her parents fighting. The girl’s mother disgracefully calls her daughter “little black bitch” and convinces her that she is ugly. Furthermore, Pecola’s father, Cholly, not only sexually assaulted the girl twice but impregnated her. Consequently, a healthy individual cannot be raised in such a toxic environment, inflicting numerous psychological traumas on a delicate child’s mind. The rape produced traumatizing psychic experience, destroying her co
Introduction Before starting a business, it is essential for an investor to take time and evaluate the chances of success of the business. There are internal factors to consider; these include his availability of capital and the expertise that one has. After that, there is the outside environment that range from competition, market potential, and the cost of operation verses the income (Livingston, 2003). This paper analyses a business in my locality that I believe was a good decision made by its entrepreneur. Look Good Beauty Shop I live in New York City and I am going to discuss the decision made by Look Good Beauty Shop. The shop is located at the heart of the town and thus it can be easily accessed to all people in the town whether they arrive by plane, bus or train (Hood, 2004). The shop stocks beauty/cosmetic products. Depending with the time and season of the year, it adjusts its stocks accordingly. New York is one of the most populated areas in United States of America. According to U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, 2009, the population of the city stood at 19, 543,456 (U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, 2009). Over fifty percent of this population is below the age of twenty five (Collins, 2005). It is located in an area that is well accessible; it attracts a number of tourists and businessmen per year (John, 1998). Competition is an inevitable issue in business today except in few cases of monopolies, how well a business utilizes its available resources to overcome its competitors differentiates a successful business and unsuccessful one. There are numerous similar shops selling similar products however Look Good Beauty Shop location works for its advantage. The location that a company is located has either a positive or negative effect on the business. The more accessible a business is the more the business it will attain and thus results in increased profits (Ebbena & Johnson, 2006). Customer service is another factor that the shop has looked into. B
Introduction In some way, it appears entirely appropriate that Berkeley’s Shotgun players revived the legend of criminals Bonnie and Clyde. The renowned gangsters stormed the Ashby podium. While there, they ran from the law and got close to their gory and well-chronicled trail of robberies and killings through the American South. Bonnie and Clyde get into an abandoned shed to hide. Bonnie holds a gun in each palm and Clyde grips a shotgun. British scriptwriter, Adam Peck, composed the entire drama. Peck’s stage edition of the Bonnie and Clyde tale is not actually anything like the esteemed 1967 film edition apart for the fundamental details of the tale. Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker spearheaded what came to be recognized as the Barrow Gang. The actors on the Ashby podium went on board with a set of crimes in Texas and Oklahoma from 1932 to 1934. Revolving around a true story, Berkeley’s Shotgun players reenact the most famous moments of Bonnie and Clyde’s lives and events on the Ashby Stage through a magnificent and capturing performance. Performance Adam Peck wrote the Berkeley performance and Mark Jackson directed it. Ashby Stage hosted the performance for an estimated period of one hour and ten minutes. The actors crafted a fascinating spell on the audience despite performing to a crowd that largely knows how the story unfolds. It is worth stating that foreknowledge did not detract the audience from the play. Instead, it added to the tension and even anticipation in the drama. Peck and Jackson depended on the tale’s awareness to complete the play’s history and brief future. At the same time, Peck and Jackson concentrated on the criminals’ final days of fleeing. Actors Megan Trout and Joe Estlack dwell in their current and fantasy worlds. These worlds have a magnetic focus that makes the viewer briefly forget their performance in their iconic fifties’ film. The performance was not a minor feat. Shift passages switch and occasionally overlay with conversation scenes as Bonnie and Clyde hide in a remote barn. Peck developed this screenplay in 2010 while in England. In the process, Peck highlights Bonnie and Clyde’s emotional state and details, and moving and crude positions. This way, unsuspecting viewers can predict the ending of the story. For instance, while both outlaws nurse injuries, they are still tense, proud, and worn out. Estlack manages to portray a solid Clyde character that is courageous with a feminine touch. This makes the play’s Clyde more distracted of the two actors than that of the esteemed 1967 film. Apparently, Clyde’s mind is obsessive about the miserable plans, forewarning, and seething rage against corporate America, which seemingly stole the American dream. On the other hand, actor Trout craves Bonnie. This is evident when Bonnie sternly invests in concealing any weaknesses. At the same time, Trout shows how Bonnie teased and tempted Clyde
These days, the field of medicine is actively developing, and this fact apparently shapes nursing education. In addition, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic cannot be underestimated in this regard. It aggravated the problem of nursing shortage and the urgent necessity to prepare the next generation of specialists in this sphere (Shanna, 2020). It should be mentioned that even before the COVID-19 outbreak, nursing educators had to use their creativity in order to accelerate the graduation process (Shanna, 2020). Moreover, the educational settings have to pursue this aim in the context of online learning, which cannot fulfill all the needs of comprehensive nursing training (Shanna, 2020). This format of teaching caused some delays in the process of obtaining essential knowledge and especially practical skills. If I were a nursing educator change agent, I would attempt to address the current problem of specialist lack using all the possible measures. From my perspective, a possible solution could be establishing an intensive program of education. In the context of pandemic restrictions, I would adapt the theoretical part of the program to digital technologies, which could be easily accessed. As for practical lessons, the sufficient solution could be choosing the essential topics and conducting classes using all the preventative measures. Some practical lessons may be substituted, for instance, by a test, in which a particular situation is described, and a student is required to write appropriate actions. The importance of research and investigation into specific topics in the context of the nursing educator role is evident. It develops critical thinking, allows to receive an in-depth insight into the issues, and engages in the subject and profession in general. In addition, it teaches attention to details, organization, and comprehension of informed consent and its significance. These features are vital for managing a change based on research. Reference Shanna, R. (2020). What now? Current trends and issues in nursing education. UWorld Nursing . Web.
Introduction Nowadays there are only a few communities which can be regarded as non-class societies. There hardly can be found a state which is not characterized by class stratification. Nevertheless, people still cannot agree on basic points concerning class stratification: the definition of class, origins of classes emerging. Thus, there are several theories explaining what the class is and why did classes appear. The only idea that all people share is that the existence of classes is a specific form of inequality. The essence of this inequality becomes transparent when comparing non-class and class societies. Theories concerning class existence In the first place it can be helpful to focus on the class theories provided by scholars. Thus, conventional Marxist approach to the class definition which can be formulated as follows: “a relationship to the tools, labor and materials needed for necessary productions” (Gailey, 1985, p. 67). Basically, property and access to gaining income determine class stratification (Weber, 1998). However, this approach was developed and rethought be many scholars. For instance, stated that anthropologist Morton Fried, who was regarded as a Marxist approach supporter, transformed the definition and made the major stress on “unequal access to the basic resources that sustain life” (qtd. in Gailey, 1985, p. 67). As far as the class existence is concerned, some scholars (Fried is one of them) suppose that the major factor of class emerging was population pressure. Gailey (1985) points out that another scholar, Esther Boserup, suggested that the development of agriculture led to population growth, which in its turn caused class stratification. Nevertheless, Gailey (1985) claims that such theories are qui