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Introduction Police officers are faced with ethical dilemmas in their day to day activities. According to Bronitt and Stenning (2011), it is normal for ethical conflicts to come up when actions of one person interfere with the interests of the other person or community. Therefore, in the course of duty, officers are faced with situations that present an ethical dilemma. Their profession requires them to act impartially and ensure that they are not compromised. Besides, they should make justifiable judgments based on discretion. The following is an ethical situation that involved a traffic police officer. Situation In the course of duty, a traffic police officer stopped a woman and realized that she had an outstanding traffic warrant which she had not honored. The woman was with her two children, one being an infant while the other one was six years. The woman did not interfere with the police inspection; she accepted that she had not honored the warrants. Ethical Issues The situation raises ethical issues that relate to enforcing a legal process of arresting the woman and a social situation of the two young children. Thus, the officer is torn between enforcing the law by adhering to legal requirements to arrest the woman or to advise her to go and take care of the outstanding traffic warrants. Choices The police officer had the choice to take the children to a juvenile center home and arrange for a person to take care of the baby and then take the woman to jail as she awaits court sentencing. The officer could also let the woman go and put in place measures to ensure that she presents herself to court. For example, note her residential details to follow up and determine if she honored the warrants. In this context, the police officer considered letting the lady go but promised to follow up to find whether she complied. Reasoning In relation to enforcement of legal processes, Pollock and Becker (n.d.) state “what is good is pure in motive” (p. 3). Therefore, the police may be expected to resolve such a situation in discretion that leaves unblemished motive irrespective of the consequences. However, the code of ethics requires the police to protect and serve the public impartially. In such a situation, the officer decided to apply ethics of care which shifts the balance from “what is right” to “how to respond”. Therefore, the ethics of care come to play in the judgment. Pollock and Becker (n.d.) noted that ethics of care is founded on natural human response to ensure that the needs of the children, the sick and the vulnerable are catered for. The reasoning the police applied was to use ethics of care bearing in mind the arrest of the woman could negatively affect the children. Effects of the Choices on the Individuals The choice ensured that the police officer cared for the children. It gave the woman another chance to honor the warrants. However, the police did set measures to follow up the ca
Introduction “Why did I get married too” was released on 2 nd April, 2010 in the United States of America. It is a drama comedy acted by four married couples going through marital challenges. They were proffessionals but their lives in marriage were quite challenging; the four wereTerry and Dianne, Gavin and Patricia, Angela and Marcus and, Sheila and Troy. The movie started with the four couples going for a retreat to Bahamas. At first, Patricia and Gavin were perceived to have been in the best marriage but at the end they broke up and Gavin died in an accident (IMDb 1). This movie is very appropriate for the married people and even young teens. The movie brings out the theme of marriage and finances clearly. It is interesting and full of suspense as the director is able to bring out many conflicts in marriages within a short time.Dialogue between the characters is intensively used. However, this movie only targets the adults and only includes black Americans. Critics have claimed that the director did not take into account the economic recession and that the movie did not use the seting of exotic Bahamas appropriately (Tsai 1). An analysis of this movie revealed that it effectively showed effects of infidelity and importance of communication between a husband and a wife. Plot The movie started when four couples who had been friends for a long time went for a vacation in Bahamas. The movie started with Terry dribbling a ball in their living room when their young daughter started to describe what divorce was to her brother. Dianne and Terry looked at each other with amazement. At the Airport Dianne and Angela were chatting when Angela noticed that her husband Marcus was flirting with a clerk. She went straight ahead and confronted him. Sheila and Troy were the first to arrive at Bahamas and they were excited to find out how beautiful Bahamas was. Patricia and Gavin were second to arrive in Bahamas. Third were Terry and Dianne. The arrival of Angela and Marcus at Bahamas drew attention from other people. Angela was too loud and all along seemed to have quarrels with her husband Marcus. She scolded Marcus and asked other people who were passing by if they knew her husband and she would give them two hundred dollars as a reward if they knew him. She wanted to prove to her husband that he was not famous at all. The gentlemen went to their own place at the beach while ladies also got to their place. Both groups talked about their marriages. Later on, Mike, the man who divorced Sheila some time back arrived at the scene (Perry 1). The second half of the movie was when the couples went back to their homes. Their marriages fault lines were seen in this scene. Each couple was going through a challenge and Gavin lost his life at the end while driving after a quarrel with Patricia (Hale 1). The
The Victorian Age drama: Bernard Shaw’s (Mrs. Warren’s Profession) Shaw completed his drama on Mrs. Warren’s profession in the year 1893. By the time it was produced, in the year 1902, the general public was outraged by its controversial contents (Novelguide.com). Critics strongly opposed it claiming that the play promoted an act of immorality in society. Based on the play, the writer, Bernard Shaw, emphasized exposing how the economic hardships of the 19 th century forced women to become dependable prostitutes to meet their daily needs. The dramatic structure of this Victorian age drama involves the adaptation of the early Aristotelian primacy of the plot. As for the style used, there is overshadowing of characterization. The play entirely concentrates on the incident arising rather than focusing on the character’s development (Novelguide.com). This was simple to achieve an inevitable humorous ending the audience would like. This is evidence to show that the dramatic action is character-driven with the conversation shifting among actors. There is also a very little aspect of plot development. In the conclusion, the play ends on the same tradition whereby all the conflicts are resolved, and all the characters appear to be happy. The play writer refused totally from the employment of flat characterization and unmotivated actions. This Victorian age drama revolves mainly around experimental fiction and full tenets of realism. After all, the author of this era focused mainly on exposing the strength and weaknesses that ordinary people possess when confronting social difficulties (Novelguide.com). The modern drama period: Samuel Beckett’s (Endgame) Endgame is a play, which is more influential to the modern drama writers of the 21 st century. The play exhibits continuous plot development unbroken by separate scenes. The style added includes self-reflexive dialogues, which are clear reminders to the audience that they are watching a play performed by actors (Novelguide.com). The drama also employs relevant styles like stage directions, simply to create a clear direct relationship between actors and the things they need. Moreover, the play writer also uses abstract language and stagnant structure styles, to express fully the character’s inability to understand. Finally, the author creates a balance between confusion and understanding by developing language reflects. He also directs the audience’s attention to how the play is going to end right at its beginning (Novelguide.com). Matthew Arnold’s (Dover Beach) Dover Beach is considered to be the first modern poem that is built on the foundation of the past. Moreover, this short lyric poem is proved to be mature since the poet focuses on his own life contrasting the present and past human misery life. The poem itself contains four stanzas of different lines (Lopez & Gabriel). In addition, the poet also employs the use of regular standard rhyme schemes. The theme controls the flow of verses from one to another, although they
Introduction Technology has initiated several changes in the livelihoods of contemporary generations. Among the most affected by technological advancements are youth and children because they have brains that can easily understand the dynamic components of technology. In this view, rhetorical analysis of the article, “Digital Natives and Immigrants: What Brain Research Tells Us,” argues that technological advancements drive human development in the modern society because they enhance acquisition of knowledge. The Purpose and the Intended Audience From the article, it is evident that the author majors in technology and its influence on the modern world. The assertions of Herther, which explain the use of technology by children and the classification of individuals into clusters such as digital natives, digital explorers, and digital addicts, substantiate the motivation of the author in writing the article (419). The target audience in the article comprises adults, youth, and children living in the present world, who are dynamic and technology-oriented. Moreover, the author uses the article to explain the benefits and effects of technology in the present generations. In the article, it is clear that the author provides insights into the wise use of technology in a manner that leads to productive and positive results. The Author and the Argument’s Main Claim The author, Nancy Herther, is a qualified librarian, who works at Minnesota University. Her major fields of specialization include sociology, anthropology, and studies that focus on regions such as Asia and America. Moreover, the author has experience on aspects pertaining to journal production and writing skills, and thus her ability to produce informative articles like “Digital Natives and Immigrants: What Brain Research Tells Us.” The argument’s main claim presented in the article is the influence that technology has on the present generations. Herther elucidates that several major users of technology encompassing youth and children are individuals introduced to technology at a certain age in their lifetimes (421). According to the article, technology speedily changes the lives of several youth and children of the contemporary world. Use of Ethos, Logos, Pathos and the Emphasized Terms and Definitions The use of ethos, logos, and pathos in the article is evident in the manner that the author presents the argument. The author uses creative and convincing skills to persuade the audience, which includes youth, adults, and children on the influence of technology. From the argument, the author employs the concepts to inform the audience on the effectiveness of the article on aspects that relate to technology and its role in contemporary generations. Some of the terms emphasized and definitions used in the article are technology, generations, and the brain. These terms, technology, generation, and the brain play an integral role in the argument presented by the author, and thus, their extensive use and definition. For instanc
Introduction The diaspora culture is not a new area of modern research. A dominant culture or tradition usually resonates among people of the same ethnic background when they move to different settings. People take time to cope and adapt to an alien culture or the dominant community around them. This fact is because of huge differences between cultural perspectives of different communities. Traditionally, people used the idea “Diaspora” to refer to Jews who lived outside Palestine. However, the term has evolved to mean forced migration of other community clusters in the world. The word refers to the dispersion of Africans across the United States in the aftermath of the Atlantic slave trade. The purpose of this paper is to present a comparison of African and contemporary cultural perspectives. The study examines the idea of the African diaspora and how cultural differences affect communities. The essay seeks to contribute to the literary body of knowledge and analyze literature that features African and modern perspectives. The research can also contribute to the development of literature and dialogues on diaspora issues and multiculturalism. The African diaspora and modern cultural perspectives African migrants form a large number of people that live outside their countries. They form a large scale transnational community with a unique form and ideals. The African diaspora also has different perspectives in relation to culture and other development issues. Literary scholars have not conducted comprehensive research on the area of the African diaspora. The advent of slavery and the period of the trans-Atlantic trade had many implications in terms of the African migrant community to the Americas. However, the extent to which Africans were able to move with a majority of their social aspects is still not clear. Most Africans managed to transform their cultures to conform to the new contexts. Diverse theories explain the different perspectives of culture during the African diaspora. Literary experts argue that most Africans preserved their way of life after joining the American society. Africans experienced ruinous disruption and trauma during and after the slave trade. The illegal trade in slaves decreased their chances of maintaining aspects of their culture. The transformation of the African culture in America had traumatizing effects on the Africans. Scholars advance that the Atlantic slave trade had detrimental effects on the African diaspora. It broke several social bonds that tied African cultures. In addition, Africans did not get sufficient time for socialization to promote the perpetuation of their culture. This idea predisposed African customs to the possibility of extinction. However, the threat created opportunities for other communities to be made. It also provided the Africans with the opportunity to pass their heritage to a new set of generation through cultural training. This perspective also led to significant erosion of unique features of African culture as new perspectives on culture were building in the diaspora. Africans started to interact with the Americans and the Europeans.
Introduction Thesis Statement Nylon, which is a generic polymer, is the most widely used and the most important class of plastics. In addition, it is regarded as the first ever commercially viable polymer. The extensive use of the polymer is associated with its unique characteristics. The various characteristics that make this polymer to be the most widely used include, among others, its ability to be remodeled into different shapes, forms, and textures. The capability is linked to the fact that when exposed to heat, nylon melts as opposed to burning. The ability to melt makes it possible to reproduce the polymer over and over again. In this report, the author looks at the various aspects of nylon. Issues addressed in this report include, among others, production of nylon, characteristics of the polymer, as well as its uses and various applications. In addition, the report addresses the safety of the polymer as far as human health is concerned. The report will make a comparison between the two most common versions of nylon. The two are nylon 66 and nylon 6. General Background Information The general background provides information on the various terms used to describe nylon, the history of nylon, a comparison between nylon and other natural materials, such as cotton and silk, and the standards set aside to regulate the production of nylons. Plastic is the term used to refer to any moldable synthetic or partially synthetic and organic solid. 1 The material is natural and, in most cases, it is derived from petroleum products. Nylon, which is also commonly referred to as polyamide, is the most used form of plastic. Over the years, researchers in this field have described it as the most economically viable of all plastics. According to these researchers, there are different forms of nylons used in various ways today. The two major forms of nylons are nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. Though the two possess physical and chemical properties that almost similar to one another, nylon 6 is regarded as tougher than nylon 6,6. In addition, nylon 6 possesses higher tensile strength compared to nylon 6,6. As a result of this, nylon 6 is widely used compared to nylon 6,6. The discovery and development of nylon is traced back to 1929. The discovery is associated with the introduction of the first publication describing the polycondensation process. According to analysts, the process is the basic principle behind the synthesis of nylon. The discovery of the polycondensation process served as the basis of nylon production. The discovery inspired interested parties and companies to carry out more research to improve and refine the process. In 1931, DuPont, a company based in the United
The problem of COVID-19 pandemic One of the central problems that continues to affect the world order today significantly is the COVID-19 pandemic. Originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the coronavirus infection has forced national governments to impose social distance restrictions, ban air travel, and implement strict quarantine measures for the second year in a row. Although COVID-19 has weakened markedly with the emergence of the Omicron strain, its contagiousness has increased, causing the world to experience new pandemic waves once again. As such, the choice of this news topic is exciting to discuss, especially in light of our course content. The current agenda The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic agenda is markedly different from what was relevant for 2020. Whereas early news reports focused on prevention advocacy and coverage of hospital bed shortages, the most recent news articles, by contrast, place COVID-19 in a socioeconomic and political framework to assess reciprocal impact. Meanwhile, the issue of vaccination as a mode of prevention has increasingly been explored by news portals in terms of civil rights and infringement of liberties. It may seem that a large number of people have either already been sickened or have lost their panicked fear of being infected, as they observe that the actual effects of COVID-19 are proving to be not as frightening as they seemed at the beginning of the pandemic. Thus, on the spectrum of coronavirus infection, the focus has clearly shifted from personal health and medical issues to topics of public welfare and civil rights recognition. Ethical responsibility Related to the aspects of personal social responsibility studied is an ethical responsibility for one’s own actions. As bearers of moral values, people may do right or wrong, but in either case, they are responsible for their own actions. To see how this relates to the current topic, I suggest looking at the following short excerpt from a news summary. PCR tests and antibody tests Probably all of us have encountered PCR tests and antibody tests that do not inspire confidence. Such products may be sold in supermarkets and pharmacies, but they do not seem to be as reliable as lab tests. Ultimately, no airline will accept home test results as proof of health because such tests can be easily faked. Faking tests can be done by manufacturers to save money or by buyers to deceive the public: no matter, either way, it involves anti-morality. As the video says, a sick individual with a false-negative test can cause harm to others, which can lead to their death. Thus, this ethics of own reasoning in synthesis with personal responsibility also applies to the COVID-19 problem. Importance of wearing masks A news article from NBC News talks about how wearing masks can help in the fight against a pandemic. One of the sub-themes of this piece is the coverage of Americans’ anxiety and stress over the two-year pandemic and the strict necessity of wearing masks in connection with it (Edwards, 2022). Indeed, me
Qualities that Women must Possess in Order to Succeed in today’s Business World The three main qualities women need in today’s business world are authority, attitude, and adjustment. Women find it hard to exercise authority even when the situation allows them because they are unable to embrace their roles. In addition, women are not confident of their power even when they have the ability to do something. Excellent women entrepreneurs perceive their peers as colleagues who must be led in the process of doing their duty but do not see them based on gender. When women do not see differences in people based on sex, they are able to exercise authority, which is the main requirement in entrepreneurship. The second quality, which is attitude, is important for a woman in the business world because women with a positive attitude do not sympathize with other people and are always confident with their responsibilities. They believe they have all that is needed to excel in business and are willing to learn what they do not know. When a woman lacks a positive attitude, she is likely to be influenced by her colleagues in decision-making. Lastly, women require adjustments to accommodate new ideas in a competitive and dynamic world of business (Croson and Gneezy 448-474). I possess the three qualities but need to strengthen them at Hult. For example, I need to know what kind of a leader I am to be confident and show authority. My lecturers will help me identify my strengths through consultations. In addition, I will learn to be a servant leader who communicates effectively as well as acquire thorough knowledge. At Hult, I will learn how to balance rest, play, and be enthusiastic to attract customers (Croson and Gneezy 448-474). How an increase in Women Holding Managerial Positions has Affected Business Environment In today’s business world, there is an influx of women holding managerial positions who have enhanced economic and social developments in many organizations. Women have proved that they can succeed in business and contribute to the gross domestic product, which has made the government support them through grants. The ability women have to hold managerial positions in businesses have reduced bias against them during placements that involve professional responsibilities. Women network better with colleagues and have the ability to expand businesses within a short time. Their inherent ability to multitask helps them to hold