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The life of women in early Chinese society was filled with desperation and unfairness. Even though they had to endure most harsh realities and were often deprived of their dignity, they still kept their self-respect and warm feelings towards their loved ones. A film titled “The Goddess” directed by Wu Yonggang illustrates the life of a woman who must resort to prostitution to provide for her young son. There is much historical significance in the form of presenting the morality of the time, social struggles, and personal sacrifices. The movie shows the life of women in Shanghai in the 1920s. The main actress is Ruan Ling-yu and because her young life was also filled with poverty and struggles, she does a great job showing the suffering and pain of a mother and a victim of society. Even though the movie was made in 1934, it is still very attributable to the modern world and atrocities that go on because of money and lack of choice. The major theme of the movie is that a young woman has to sell her body so that her son can get a decent living and grow up to be strong and confident. This represents important concepts of self-sacrifice, love, and victimization of the times. It is clear that “The Goddess” does not enjoy to be doing what she must. The only reason she has to take on the job is because of the segregation of the time but she is still able to endure, as there is no other way. The link between her being a victim and the love that she has for her child is unparalleled. It is clear that all she can think of is her son and thus, she is able to victimize her dignity and body for him. This is true devotion to being a mother and it can be seen from the scenes where she spends time with him. The excellent role play of Ruan Ling-yu is so natural that the viewer can feel the pain she is experiencing and connect with her character. In an article devoted to the movie it is said that “In the Goddess, the woman never looks to a man for her self-fulfillment because she is not on a quest to fulfill herself…her mission in life is to provide her son with an education” (Nu 5). This fact is made extremely vivid in the way the heroine distances herself from her own goals in life, making her son the most important part of her existence. This is a sort of thing that only a mother can do and this would be very much true at any point in time during human history. Another important part of the movie centers on life itself and the conditi
Introduction Soccer is one of the most famous and highly respected names in the world today and it should play a significant role in promoting cultural values that make the world a better place. Some of the cultural values embedded in soccer include; socialization, entertainment, talent nurturing, humanity, peace, charity, and international integration. To ensure that all these cultural values are maintained FIFA has come up with a code of ethics that is meant to punish players, fans, and even match officials who go against these cultural values. Soccer cultural values One of the cultural values embedded in soccer is socialization; socialization is promoted by the soccer events that are organized by the world soccer governing body FIFA. Through tournaments like the World cup, the European Cup, Champions league, Africa cup and many other tournaments people from different cultures, beliefs, races, and economic backgrounds meet and interact with each other. Socialization has made the world a global village since it is easy for individuals to meet and interact with people from all over the world. Soccer also supports socialization among people of the same community, for example during a soccer match people from a given village can gather in a given place to watch a soccer match; this promotes friendship among these people. FIFA has also managed to ensure that socialization in soccer is maintained by strongly fighting against vices such as racism that are seen to hinder socialization. In its code of ethics Racism is stipulated as a crime and any player, match official or even fun who participates in it is heavily fined (Kuper 2008: 16). Another soccer cultural value is entertainment; world soccer governing body FIFA ensures that all the tournaments that they organize are entertaining and are up to standard. FIFA does this by taking certain steps, the steps include; inspecting all stadiums that are supposed to stage a match so as to ensure that they are up to standard to stage an entertaining match. FIFA also carries out a thorough interview on all match officials to ensure that they fully understand the game so that they may offer the right judgment on players who commit violations on the pitch (Ceci 2006: 34). Talent nurturing is also another soccer cultural value. Each and every year, talent scouts move all over the world in search of talented soccer players who are willing to play for big clubs in Europe
According to , the main reasons why the people living in Caledon, Ontario, Canada actively reject Extraction Industries in the area are:   * The exponential increase in aggregate operations in the region.   * Pollution in the form of dust and noise resulting from the effects of blasts and also resulting from the frequent movement of trucks in the region.   * Low levels of revenues to the locals from the aggregate operations in the region.   * The potential to render the region ecologically damaged or incapable of any other operations other than aggregate operations due to the arbitrary nature of the public designation of the region as a prime region for the resource of aggregate materials.   * The presence of a taxation structure which enables the extraction companies to obtain vast extraction regions which they extract slowly and rehabilitate slowly as opposed to a structure which requires the companies to obtain small regions which can be extracted and rehabilitated as fast as possible, so that they can be used for alternative purposes. However, the extraction companies in the region have various efficient-scale narratives in support of their aggregate operations. First, the companies claim that the proximity of the region to the aggregates’ location of consumption (the market) makes their operations in the region economically feasible. This, they argue, is due to the low transportation costs; a consequence of the closeness of the region to the market. Secondly, the companies argue that the low cost of transportation would lead to a low cost of building homes and other infrastructure in the region as the cement will not be expensive. However, finds that the companies were actively involved in extraction operations in other regions situated at a large distance from the market; regions which could sufficiently supply aggregate to the market. Third, the companies claim that the short distance between the region and the market is environmentally advantageous as it contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions enabling the region to meet its carbon emissions reduction as required by the Kyoto Agreement. To disprove these claims, notes that the companies could adopt other forms of transport apart from truck transportation, such as rail or water; and that the companies could also positively impact the environment by increasingly recycling the aggregates. In conclusion, the strong rejection of Extraction industries in Caledon, Ontario shows that ownership of natural resources does not necessarily translate to the enjoyment of those resources. For instance, not only does Caledo
The value of immunization for the well-being of people can be underestimated. When people are vaccinated, they are not able to spread the disease to other members of the community. In the case when people are not vaccinated, outbreaks may happen. Nowadays, people’s opinions toward immunization practices have changed. This essay dwells on the reasons behind caregivers’ decision to delay immunization or refuse it. It also considers the ways medical professionals should communicate with patients regarding this issue. After birth, processes of rapid neurological and physical development begin. This development is influenced by the surrounding environment and related experiences (Santrock, 2019). Parents’ concern for a child’s comprehensive development has led to the emergence of a new term – “vaccine hesitancy” (McKee & Bohannon, 2016). The survey conducted to find out the rationale for the vaccinations delay or refusal determined four categories of reasons (McKee & Bohannon, 2016). These categories are religious arguments, personal beliefs, safety concerns, and a lack of information provided by healthcare professionals (McKee & Bohannon, 2016). There is no doubt that people are free to rely on their personal or religious beliefs. Some caregivers support the idea of natural immunity or “prefer to not put extra chemicals into their children’s bodies” (Saada et al., 2015). However, there are external factors that have an impact on vaccination refusal. In the age of open information, it is getting harder to find credible sources of data. Mass media tends to present contradictory opinions about health issues to the public. It has been proved that people interpret messages based on their existing experience and knowledge (Qian et al., 2020). This cognitive distortion is called confirmatory bias, which does not allow recipients to change their position (Qian et al., 2020). For instance, the controversy about the link between the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and autism guided public opinion even when the case had been proved groundless (Qian et al., 2020). Therefore, the role of a medical professional is to present coherent information about the benefits and consequences of immunization to caregivers. I am convinced that caregivers need to be educated sufficiently and act without prejudice. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have various resources to assist caregivers as well as vaccination professionals. Medical doctors should be prepared to talk to parents about vaccines for infants (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018). If parents express concern, you need to give strong recommendations in favor of vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018). According to CDC guidelines, caregivers have to be informed about potentially life-threatening diseases supported by real examples (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018). I believe it is crucial to understand the reasoning behind every concern and react to them. Due to the abundance of information, parents seek to get answers to topical questions from an educated professional. When parents and doctors reach an agreement, vaccin
The given case revolves around the Cisco Systems, a company founded by two Stanford computer scientists in 1984. The company provided its customers with the combination of hardware and software that acted as a traffic cop on the complex TCP/IP. networks (Austin, Nolan and Cotteleer 1). The nature of the company and its focus on the Internet technologies conditioned its blistering development and by 1997 Cisco ranked among top five companies with the high revenues. In 1998, the companys market capitalization was about 100$ billion (Austin, Nolan and Cotteleer 1). At the moment, it remains extremely popular and continues to implement new technologies into its functioning. Besides, Pete Solvik joined the company in 1993 as its CIO. He contributed to the development of the company greatly as he recognized the necessity of the initiation of the change process. However, Solvik tried to avoid usage an ERP solution as he was sure that the strong tradition of standardization would contribute to the efficient functioning of various databases characterized by similar architecture. Yet, the problem remained as the system replacement difficulties promoted the significant decrease of the level of Ciscos performance and deterioration of its legacy environment (Austin, Nolan and Cotteleer 3). System outages became one of the major concerns of the company. One realized the necessity of the implementation of new practices which would be able to solve the problem as the essential Ciscos systems were going to fail. Mainly due to these reasons, the officials of the company recognized the significance of the implementation of new systems to meet the business needs and guarantee the further development of the company. The choice of Oracle was one of the possible solutions to the existing problem. It was determined by the great manufacturing capability of Oracle, perspectives for its development. and by the flexibility suggested by it (Austin, Nolan and Cotteleer 6). Resting on these facts, Cisco decided to obtain strong partners and initiated its cooperation with KPMG. The given strategy was accepted after the long-term analysis of its main aspects. Therefore, the implementation of new solutions and cooperation with KPMG promoted the further development of the company and guaranteed its existence. The case also provides several recommendations related to the process of the implementation of a new system and the creation of the positive environment. Besides, Cisco accepted the idea that the usage of ERP is the complicated process that requires a solid base and involvement. For this reason, the company aligned the close cooperation of the IT and business departments to guarantee the positive results. Moreover, it could be recommended to create the more detailed implementation plan for the company to be able to get rid of the nagging problems related to the usage of Oracle and the problems which appeared at the first stages of its testing. Havin
Organizational change is a process that managers and leaders must pursue continuously. Globalization brings together many people from diverse backgrounds or regions. Modern technologies are also revolutionizing organizational goals and economic activities. The discussion below explains why every individual planning to implement change in his or her company should focus on existing issues and borrow appropriate concepts from different theoretical frameworks. Since the business world continues to change, there is a need for entrepreneurs to adopt evidence-based strategies if they are to achieve their potential. The first important issue to consider is that businesses should transform their procedures, organizational cultures, and practices in order to achieve their potential. Leaders who fail to appreciate the benefits of change will make their companies obsolete and less competitive in their respective sectors. This information can guide the targeted friend to make informed decisions and identify the most appropriate procedures. Before initiating the process, every individual should be aware of the importance of the needed change. This means that existing problems, opportunities, objectives, or cultures should inform the intended decision. Leaders who are aware of such issues will find it easier to identify the most appropriate course of action or procedure. John Kotter, Richard Beckhard, and Kurt Lewin offer superior ideas and concepts that my friend should take seriously. He should also consider each of the frameworks and understand how they can result in better outcomes. The outstanding message is that there is no perfect theory for implementing change in a given organization. The most important thing for managers is to borrow numerous ideas from different theories and apply them in an evidence-based manner. After deciding to implement a specific change, there is a need for my friend to be aware of the eight key steps outlined by John Kotter. The roles of such proce
Introduction Psychology is a profession which can be fulfilled if the psychologist plans to have a progressive career development. McMurran (2006, p. 1) believes that psychology is a field that is built on cumulative knowledge. This can be achieved by identifying areas of interest, meeting the requirements and planning to develop. This research paper will identify an area of emphasis in psychology and give a brief description of the field. It will also evaluate and discuss the state of Maryland’s licensure in relation to professional plans. It will also include a reflection of professional plans, changes and reasons for change and assess the role of the class. This research paper will discuss professional development plan membership and benefits of membership and networking. It will specify the area if interest and the plans for its development. In addition, this research paper will recap positive psychology and evolutionary psychology models and discuss their applicability in addictive psychology as well as give ways that the models contribute to the understanding of human beings. The emphasis area and a brief discussion There are various areas of emphasis in psychology. Addiction psychology is one of them and it gives assistance to patients with addiction disorders. Addiction psychologist provides an addiction therapy and treatment. Addictions may be in different forms in different individuals. Some may have drug addiction, alcohol addictions, food addictions, internet addictions, sex addictions and other behaviors that are addictive like gambling. In the treatment programs they use, imminent features include: support, counseling, interventions, and recommendation to support groups as well as rehabilitation centers. Addiction psychologists give support to patients with behavioral disorders such as drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling, eating problems like anorexia and bulimia as mentioned in the Association for Natural Psychology (2008, p. 1). The psychologist provides the individual with help that make them realize their addiction as a disorder. They can achieve this by engaging the client into a group and conduct sessions with an aim of assisting them overcome addiction. The psychologists often involve the client’s immediate family members. Addiction psychologists are also responsible for establishing curriculums that discourage behaviors that lead to addiction. An evaluation and discussion of the Maryland licensure requirements and its relation with professional goals The state of Maryland has a Psychology Board that offers licenses to professional psychologist. Maryland Psychology Board is a body whose main function is to offer certificates to psychologist to practice lawfully. Among other procedures they engage the psychologist into two professional examinations prior to licensing. The applicants pay a fee for registration to the Board. The board also performs other tasks such as authorizing psychology associates, replace licenses for the already licensed psychologist, evaluate the education system, establish and enact control mechanism in the profession, establish the range of practice, disseminating information to
In the book Becoming Mexican American: Ethnicity, Culture, and Identity in Chicano Los Angeles, George J. Sanchez, associate professor of American studies, ethnicity and history at the University of Southern California, studies the historical formation of the Mexican American identity, specifically in the first half of the 20 th century. The city of Los Angeles during that time period in history was the hub of an intense and multifaceted cultural interplay between the indigenous American culture – rooted as it has been since its inception in the experience of the immigrant – and the influx of Mexican people that comprised the city’s most significant immigrant population at the time. In choosing to focus on the years between 1900 and 1950 in Los Angeles, Professor George J. Sanchez specifically highlights a number of significant aspects that formed the Mexican American identity: war, repatriation, popular culture and Americanization programs. The formal deportation and repatriation campaigns that took place during the Great Depression in the 1930s forced thousands of Mexicans back to the country of their birth; those who managed to stay in Los Angeles lobbied for civil and labor rights as Mexican Americans through unions and the policies associated with Roosevelt’s New Deal programs (Sanchez 12). Professor George J. Sanchez’s broader argument on how identity is created offers a view of identity for Mexican immigrants during this time period as an amalgamation or third way between life as a Mexican and life as an American. In George J. Sanchez’s words, “as Mexican immigrants acclimated themselves to life north of the border, they did not remain Mexicans simply living in the United States, they became Mexican Americans. They assumed a new ethnic identity, a cultural orientation which accepted the possibilities of a future in their new land” (Sanchez 12). The purpose of this essay is to answer the question, is the Mexican American entertainer Pedro J. Gonzalez Mexican or American? This essay begins with George J. Sanchez’s supposition and builds upon it, as it employs certa
The power elite is a concept developed by C. Wright Mills in 1956 that defines the people who hold the most of resources and can control society. Politicians, military leaders, famous entertainers like musicians and actors, business people, and entrepreneurs who have a lot of wealth and influence at their disposal are considered to be a part of the power elite (Griffiths et al. 140). As invisible and untouchable members of society, they dictate the laws and regulations to control the way institutions and people function to gain the most benefit and remain concealed (Griffiths et al. 140). These manipulations make the small group of the power elite less susceptible to being convicted. For instance, members of the power elite are more likely to avoid punishment for drug possession and use than regular people. The current power elite fits the types of individuals Mills initially described. On-screen and online celebrities, political and military leaders, and CEOs can be considered a power elite today. I believe that Mills’ concept is relevant to the way the modern law system functions. For instance, an example of how the punishment for drug use is milder for cocaine, a “rich people’s drug,” than for crack, a “poor person’s drug,” shows that the power elite can influence the judicial system in their favor (Griffiths et al. 141). In contrast, the system may support rich people due to their status and deeply embedded bias. For that reason, I believe in the dual nature of the framework. Although the power elite can determine how the society functions, communities, and people may be conditioned to behave in a way that favors and protects the privileged since it is happening for so long. It can be argued that not every instance of a privileged elite avoiding punishment is a part of the conspiracy. It can be evidence of how institutions are trained to perceive powerful people as untouchable and play along with the established scenario. Work Cited Griffiths, Heather et al. Introduction to Sociology. OpenStax College, 2015.