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Dexter Morgan Dexter Morgan is a fictional character that appears in five novels, a television show and an animated short. Jeff Lindsay created Dexter’s character. His name reflects his dexterity and his ability to use both hands effectively. Michael C. Hall plays the role of Dexter in the television crime series. When Dexter was a child, a man used a chainsaw to kill his mother. Dexter was traumatized because he witnessed the murder. This event triggers his Antisocial Personality Disorder. This condition gives him and insatiable urge to kill. Dexter was the son of Joseph Driscoll and Laura Moser. Dexter also had a brother named Brian Moser. His mother used to provide Officer Harry Morgan with information. Harry Morgan eventually became Dexter’s adopted father. Harry Morgan later finds out that Dexter has an inert urge to kill small animals. He assumes that Dexter’s is a sociopath (Santrock, 2008). Harry feels responsible for Dexter’s trauma. He therefore teaches Dexter to control his urges. Harry uses his skills as a detective to train Dexter. He gives Dexter a code of conduct, which ensures that every crime is committed with meticulous precision. Dexter’s adopted father teaches him to control his psychotic urges. He teaches Dexter to channel his urges towards character-building activities such as hunting wild animals. Dexter’s urges overwhelm him, prompting his father to offer a different approach to serving his needs. Dexter’s father teaches him to target vicious criminals. Dexter Morgan can be defined as a very intelligent psychopath. He suffers from mild Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This causes him to commit his murders with meticulous precision. No one suspects that he is a killer. He even pretends to feel remorseful whenever he is suspected of expressing apathy at a crime scene. Dexter Morgan’s Character As an adult, Dexter decides to murder serial killers and other criminals who would otherwise escape the clutches of justice (Santrock, 2008). He joins the Miami police department. He specializes in blood spatter analysis (Santrock, 2008). On most levels, Dexter is a vigilante. As the story progresses, the audience learns to sympathize with him. Dexter Morgan is simply a broken man, learning to cope with his illness. His neuroses are defined by how he relates to his girlfriend, Rita, his sister, Julie and his colleagues. None of his friends suspects that he is a murderer. Dexter’s social skills are dwarfed by his remarkable intelligence. Rita is a recently divorced mother of two. Her husband used to abuse her. Dexter asserts that his attraction to Rita is based on their similar traumatic experiences. Some scholars have argued that people who suffer from psychosis sometimes form codependent relationships with victims of trauma (Harder, 2002). Dexter also suffers from Antisocial Personality Disorder. Antisocial Personality Disorder is defined by anxiety, restlessness and overall dissatisfaction (Harder, 2002). His murderous intent is a coping mechanism. Santrock (2008) argues that the disease only affects victims between the ages of 15 and 30. Research shows that the symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder diminish at the
Introduction A political cartoon is an essential source for analyzing historical events, political agendas, and people’s (or, more precisely, authors’) perceptions and critiques of them. One of the periods rich in political cartoons, which provide a fruitful source of analysis, is the period of the 1890s in the United States. It is the era of American imperialism when the idea of white Western supremacy was fundamental in America’s expansionists’ agenda (Offenburger, 2018). While the principal ends of the expansion were the development and strengthening of the country, the means deserve serious criticism. This paper aims to analyze the cartoon “School Begins” (1899) in terms of its content, the critique of the US policy, and place this cartoon in a broader historical context. Characters, symbols, and actions the artist employs There are four main types of characters depicted in the cartoon. First, there is the central character, Uncle Sam, the teacher and the representative of then America (the late 1890s). Second, there are new countries that just fell under US jurisdiction: the Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and Cuba. Then, we can see some states of the US: Alaska, Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona. These are the states which have been joined to the US some decades earlier. Finally, one can see children of the native population and black people. From the cartoon itself and the bottom line, one can gather that this is a critique of the New American Imperialism. The process of teaching itself refers to the idea of expansionists’ superiority over new territories and the lack of interest in the institutions and cultures of indigenous people. As Barnes and Bowles (2014) argue, expansionists “…viewed the darker-skinned inhabitants … as racially and intellectually inferior to Whites” (p. 48). To highlight this imposed ideology, the author uses symbolism: the process of ‘schooling’ stands for a broader concept of American colonialism. Another author’s technique of criticizing the New imperialism is an exaggeration. Uncle Sam, representing the US, is ostentatiously big and masculine. The ‘newcomers’ (Cuba, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Philippines) are depicted as dull, ignorant, and inferior, and the new states look markedly neat and cultured. As for the natives and black people, these characters seem to have no chance to become educated. They are deliberately left out of the schooling process, and one native person, who tries to catch up with ‘civilization’ cannot even hold a book properly. Historical context The historical context of the cartoon is the American imperialism of the 1890s. The cartoon was written in 1899 when the states
Introduction Diversity among members of any work group serves to enhance critical and analytical discussion components. In order to describe the benefits of diversity, the case of a consulting firm that has been assigned to design a plan for creating a more cohesive office in two new locations will be discussed. The work team is made up of five managers who came from different backgrounds, both social and cultural. They needed to focus on the transition of two groups of specialists with their families to new offices in Hong Kong and Spain. The managers had to find solutions to improve cooperation and collaboration between these offices. The main goal of this paper is to discuss the presented case, highlighting critical analysis conducted and benefits of diversity among the team members. Critical Analysis In order to address this issue, the management team utilized a critical situation analysis. The top manager, Tom, clearly explained the task and started the discussion. He aimed at exploring areas that required particular attention and asked for suggestions. The analysis was based on comparing and contrasting different opinions about the subject of the meeting, which demonstrated the abilities of the team members to accept and develop ideas of other debaters. Therefore, each suggestion was critically analyzed to reveal its weaknesses and strengths. For example, the first member, Stephen, recommended focusing on a training program for employees and their families. Other team members supported his idea but elaborated a more detailed plan of actions. Also, one of the managers, Joy, had experience of working in Hong Kong, so she suggested giving the office there more independence. Therefore, due to the constructive discussion, they were able to come up with a set of practical recommendations. Benefits of Diversity The diversity of the team members is one of the key factors that enhance the group performance. This team is made up of people with different backgrounds, personalities, values, and ideas. It allows addressing the existing issue more comprehensively as each team member influence others (Chatman, Sherman, & Doerr, 2015). To what one might consider as insignificant, another member draws special attention. This task is not ordinary, thus it requires creative approaches. Diversity among the managers improves the creativity of the team as a whole. Also, d
Research Question (RQ): What are the difficulties of reintegration of criminals into society, and how are these difficulties correlated with various approaches to reintegration assistance? The Claim in Defense of the Interest There are numerous issues that criminal justice has to deal with. First of all, there is always a chance of a mistake. Secondly, there are numerous cases of punishment being too severe for the deed. The problems of reintegration are one of such “extended” punishment issues. An example is the influence of criminal background on job opportunity: this policy is understandable, but its mechanics are often deficient. The American Bar Association has collected more than 45,000 regulations of this kind that make little or no sense: for example, prevent a criminal from getting the job as a hairdresser or even voting (Dewan par. 10). In other words, the practice of criminal justice is far from perfect. What is more, there are so many nuances to it that occasionally people need to be protected from the damage (direct or collateral) that it induces. Rehabilitation efforts are an attempt to rectify the damage that criminal justice does to people and to society. The success of these efforts varies. The fluctuations of the interest in rehabilitation that took place throughout the past century testify to it. Indeed, as the society rejected both the overly-optimistic idea of the possibility of rehabilitation for all and the pessimistic mantra “nothing works,” criminal justice started to realize that something must work but not always and not with everyone (Phelps pp. 36-37). In this light, it is reasonable to attempt to correlate the reasons for the reintegration difficulties and the ways of its facilitation and find out what works in different situations. To analyze the mechanism of rehabilitation system, this research will study the reasons for the difficulties in reintegration, the methods of facilitating it, and the relationship between the two aspects. The Reasons for Searching for the Answer I am interested in finding the answer for several reasons. First of all, I am curious about the system of rehabilitation in its variety. Secondly, I am interested in not just learning about this system but gaining insights into its mechanics its principles of work. Thirdly, rehabilitation is admittedly a difficult issue that is not facilitated by modern society, and I am interested in finding out if the measures taken by criminal justice are adequate. I might find imperfections and illogical correlations that could indicate the directions of improvement, but primarily I am interested in creating a coherent image of the rehabilitation system for myself and anyone else who is willing to study it. Strata of Society Involved If I expected to make a breakthrough in the understanding of the rehabilitation system, I would say that the people who can benefit from this resea
One of the most fascinating and enjoyable outdoor activities that a person can go for is a wilderness hike through several of the country’s numerous national parks, forests, and mountain paths. Through this activity, not only do you get a moderate degree of exercise as you walk through the various designated routes set out by the tour guide but you also get to experience nature in all its glory. From snow capped mountains, to dense woodlands, and even scenic lakeshores; a nature trail can let you experience all the wonders of nature with your family and friends at your side. Best of all, a wilderness hike is usually quite safe given the fact that the areas picked for the hike are along paths that are seldom frequented by large carnivores such as wolves, bears, mountain lions or an assortment of other predators. Degree of Difficulty While a wilderness hike does require a certain degree of preparation such as making sure you have a first aid kit, enough water to sustain you throughout the hike as well as easy to eat lunches that can be stored back into your bag; there is little difficulty involved in actually going for a nice hike. All you need is to be marginally fit in terms of being able to last walking more than 5 miles or so through a variety of environments. Overall, whether you are young or old a wilderness hike is something for people of all ages and should not be missed given the way in which you get to observe the wonders of nature first hand. Why do People participate in this Kind of Activity? One of the main reasons why people participate in this sort of activity is that it allows them to feel and experience nature directly through their senses instead of looking at nature through a TV screen or a reading about it on the internet. In fact, many nature lovers take extensive wilderness hikes all throughout the various woodland areas throughout the U.S. in order to better appreciate the natural wonders within the country. Aside from being able to commune with nature there are actually numerous health benefits associated with going for a wilderness hike. For one thing, it helps to improve a person’s cardiovascular health since constant hiking helps to strengthen the muscles of the heart while at the same time increases a person’s stamina. Not only that, constant exposure to fresh air devoid of pollutants actually helps to ease lung related illnesses. All in all, the activity is both a boon for the mind as well as the body since it benefits both. Basic Equipment Needed In order to properly
Introduction Folktales are passed down from one generation to the other in different forms. The tales are passed down orally or through writing. They can also be communicated through films. There are different types of folktales. They include fairytales, trickster stories, fables, myths, and legends. The narratives are based on the culture and subculture of people in society (Boudinot 3). They reflect the oral traditions that were meant to explain various phenomena in society. They were also meant to teach morals and other life lessons. In this paper, the author will analyze how folktales change with time. To this end, the author will focus on Snow White, Rapunzel, and The Sleeping Beauty. The common elements and variations in the tales will also be reviewed. The changes made by the Grimm Brothers to the folktales before publication will be analyzed. Finally, psychoanalysis of the storyteller behind the three tales will be provided. Common Elements in Folktales Most folktales share some specific characteristics. The traits are categorized into motifs and tale types (Yenika-Agbaw et al. 76). Repeated Motifs In traditional storytelling, some common words were used at the beginning and at the end of the tale (Yenika-Agbaw et al. 76). For example, most stories begin with “once upon a time…” and end with “…and they lived happily ever after”. The traits are similar in The Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and Snow White. The opening and closing words in the three folktales are similar. The Setting of the Story Fairytales are set in the past. The stories involve characters that existed a long time ago. The three folktales analyzed in this paper talk of kings, queens, princes, and princesses (Keyser 8). All these are characters that were once in existence. The use of imagination in the three stories is another indication of the fact that the events took place in the past. The Use of Clearly Defined Good and Evil Characters A case in point is the use of these characters in Snow White. In the tale , the queen represents the evil character. She was jealous of Snow White and planned to kill her (Greenway 12). Other common elements in the folktales include the existence of supernatural beings. Fantasy and royalty are also common elements of the characters used in the tales. I
The law dictates that everyone has the right to be treated equally regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, social class, or any other status. But there are frequent stories of individuals who suffer cruelty because they identify with a different group from that in positions of privilege. In essence, discrimination bars individuals from enjoying their human rights and other legal rights equal to the dominant group, often due to unjustified distinctions made in policy and law. In light of this, the government sought to address these inequalities through policies and practices designed to improve employment and educational opportunities for minority racial groups and women. These policies and practices are referred to as affirmative action, and it has raised many concerns, with critics like Lisa Newton arguing that it promotes reverse discrimination, equally undermining justice which forms the basic focus for this paper. Lisa Newton argues against affirmative action, asserting that it violates equality and justice by discriminating against members of the dominant group in favor of the historically disadvantaged group. Lisa draws from Aristotle’s rule of law to illustrate how affirmative action undermines equal treatment under the law. She poses two questions to illustrate the problem with reverse discrimination; first, what is a ‘minority, and second, what amount of reverse discrimination wipes out the initial discrimination. Therefore, she contends that once we allow reverse discrimination to violate strict justice, we no longer have any way to resolve justice issues. This paper evaluates Lisa Newton’s view of affirmative action, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of her claims as illustrated in her article “Affirmative action as unjustified.” Lisa Newton begins by providing a clear and well-established perspective to view and interpret affirmative action. She discusses two different senses of justice and equality that might be used to map reverse discrimination. The first sense she applies is Aristotle’s sense
Introduction Peer influence and support are effective ways of inspiring different actions, desired and undesired. People tend to trust their friends to the extent of copying behaviors. Group acceptance plays a significant role in influencing thoughts and behavior change through social roles of care and support amongst community members. Among the benefits of such groups is to impart emotional strength to realize addiction and seek help. This paper reports one such meeting and peer support, Alcoholic Anonymous [AA], including its process, member’s support, and impact on the treatment of substance-related disorders. Type of Meeting and Demographics I attended an open 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous [AA] meeting that lasted for about an hour. The meeting involved recovered alcohol addicts describing their stories through alcoholism and the recovery process. There were also a few professionals, including doctors and counselors, who addressed the audience. As the name suggests, the meeting was open to alcohol addicts and those who have recovered, members of the public, media, and professionals in different fields. There was large demographic diversity in age from children to older adults, males and females, different ethnicities, religions, educational backgrounds, and social statuses. Reaction to Welcome, Introductions, and Content The meeting hand an accommodating and attractive welcome, introductions, and content to the diverse audience. In the welcome note, the leader informed people of the significance of the meeting and every participant’s role. Such an introduction was essential to first-time attendants and alcohol addicts who had myths about the meeting following negative treatment from the community. The welcome, which includes guidance and recognition of all participants, is a proper way to negotiate trust with people who feel isolated due to their social issues. Such a welcome with trust towards all audiences motivates active listening and participation while influencing change in substance addicts. Introductions were also encouraging to participate and raise members’ comfort during and after the meeting. Participants and those who made presentations were not supposed to mention identifiable details like name and location. Such anonymity is vital to make newcomers who do not want to expose their status comfortable. Being anonymous in social support meetings also protects members from discrimination and stigmatization from the community to motivates active participation. Further, anonymity encourages a feeling of equality regardless of members’ status and demographics making the program effective. On the other hand, the meeting content was specific to the goal of managing alcoholism, including cases with direct facts from previous addicts and professional guidance. Suc
Executive summary The purpose of this study is to explain the differences in corporate responsibility practices in contrast between European and Azerbaijan oil companies. The first chapter will consider the background of the problem, rationale of the research, research question, and objectives of the study, limitations, and scope of the project. Literature review will theoretically discuss three major issues, such as, the meaning of corporate social responsibility and its affect on oil corporations, account of CSR integration in oil corporations, and the extent to which CSR is valued in organisations. Research methodology will concentrate on research approaches, primary data, secondary data, importance of secondary data, data collection process, significance of questionnaire to collect data, constraint of data collection procedure and data analysis process. However, the researcher will use both quantitative and qualitative data in order to measure the differences in CSR practices between European and Azerbaijan oil corporations. Introduction Background of Study The most important aim of this paper is to examine the differences in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices between European and Azerbaijan oil corporations: to what extent CSR is valued. Skjærseth, Tangen and Swanson (2004, p.5) stated that the oil industry was subject of criticism due to their monopolistic approach, irresponsible attitude to generate huge revenue for the period of oil crises, and ignore the adverse effect of the industrial accidents. They further added that more than the last 50 years, these multinational oil companies has been criticised for polluting natural environment and creating danger situation for public health. As a result, CSR is one of the most significant aspects for multinational oil companies (Vaaland and Heide, 2007). However, Gulbrandsen and Moe (2007, p.4) argued that Azerbaijan is one of the world’s oldest petroleum manufacturing countries, and this country has depended deeply on foreign investment to expand its enormous deepwater offshore oil, petroleum as well