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Feminism is a complex happening that has been developing in the world’s society for decades. Ever since the first feminist movements appeared, this happening has generated several different branches that have a common basis and, at the same time, differ from each other in various definitions and details. Some of the streams of feminism have more radical views, and some are quite liberal and mild in their approaches. The kind of feminism that fits me the most is Liberal Feminism. I base my opinion on the fact that this kind of feminism has gender equality as its main and most important goal (Lewis, par. 2). This concept mostly refers to the sphere of employment and career building. This type of feminism acts through the methods of legal changes. It attempts to create better working conditions for women and end the job segregation. Besides, liberal feminists plead to provide better chances of promotion for women in male-dominated career fields. This type of feminism is the most suitable for me because it states that women have the right to provide for their families and be successful suppliers independently from men. I chose to prioritize this kind of feminism because I had personally observed the situations when in patriarchal families men left their wives and, as a result, women ended up being helpless, poor and unable to find decent jobs due to the lack of experience, appropriate education or professional skills. Based on these observations, I consider equality in the career field highly meaningful, and this is why I think that the efforts and difference the activists of liberal feminism make are very important. There are also types of feminist movements that do not match my understanding of the relationship between men and women and their social roles. First of all, I consider Amazon feminism quite illogical because the majority of females on our planet are not athletes or soldiers, they are naturally smaller and weaker than men, and thi
Into the Wild, a novel by John Krakauer, catalogs the life, journey, and implications of a young man named Chris McCandless. Walking alone into the Alaskan wilderness, McCandless attempted to live in an abandoned bus through the winter. His subsequent death serves as a springboard for Krakauer to discuss the nature of going “into the wild,” in his own life, and in several other notable figures. By tracing the mental journey that leads people to try themselves against nature, and noting the impacts on their families and friends, Krakauer explains how McCandless and others “couldn’t resist stealing up to the edge of doom and peering over the brink” (156). The main point of the novel is that there is a certain, indescribable element that draws us out into the wild and out of the confines of society. McCandless heeded that call more than others, but it is an influence that most (especially young men) feel. Krakauer begins at the end, telling the story of McCandless (going by the name “Alex Supertramp”) hitching a ride with Jim Gallien to the head of the Stampede trail where he intended to embark into the Alaskan wild. Subsequently, he offers a description of how a band of hunters found his body lying in the old bus he was camping in. Next, Krakauer traces his relationship with Wayne Westerberg (a farmer he worked for), as well as his comfortable upbringing in “the comfortable upper-middle-class environs of Annandale, VA” (19). The reaction of his parents, ranging from panic to sorrow, is cataloged intermittently throughout the text. Krakauer also documents his relations with a pair of travelers named Jan and Bob and an isolated older man named Ronald Franz, which provides insight into the unique nature of McCandless and his impact on those around him. To supplement the McCandless narrative, Krakauer pulls from his own experiences in climbing the Devil’s Thumb as a young man, as well as others who have engaged in similar adventures. In doing so, he makes the story more universal and not just a case study on an individual who ended up dead in Alaska. Finally, he explores the actual events that seem to have taken place on the bus and led to McCandless’ demise. On page 155, Krakauer writes near the conclusion of his account of his journey up Devil’s Thumb: “As a young man, I was unlike McCandless in many important regards; most notably, I possessed neither his intellect nor his lofty ideals. But I believe we were similarly affected by the skewed relationships we had with our fathers. And I suspect we had a similar intensity, a similar heedlessness, a similar agitation of the soul death remained as abstract a concept as non-Euclidean geometry or marriage…I was stirred by the dark mystery of mortality.” This quote sums up the meaning of the novel: that there is a fundamental part of the soul that yearns for adventure and the wild. Those who choose to tempt death in the way that Krakauer and McCandless did are not concerned with the final ramifications of their a
Stress Stress is the harmful and natural response that occurs when something unexpected happens that is against to the victim’s nature (Stress in the workplace, 2007). Workplace Stress Workplace is the physical and injurious reaction that happens as soon as there is a poor and destructive match between the job demands and your expertise, reserves, strain and desires of the work done. Problems during work are mostly connected to the adverse physical condition; moreover arise because of financial troubles or sometimes because of some inheriting issues. Most of the studies prove that job stress increases the risk for development of back and upper-extremity. The elevated stage of stress occurs in significant rise in health examination exploitation. Employees with workplace stress moreover prove disproportionate health care exploitation. When one goes to job, stress is waiting for him in various shapes. Manager, workers, team members are under-pressurized by workload and hence stress arises automatically in their mind. Therefore, they must relax their mind and generate useful thinking in order to solve the problems to overcome stress. Due to stress, one feels helpless and cannot solve any of the issues in real, infect easy situations become puzzled stuff. It has also being found that shift jobs also increase the level of stress in employees (Workplace stress, 2008). Reactions of Workplace Stress The following are the some core reactions of stress at work:   * Blood regulation system is totally disturbed and blood regulation to brain affects. This problem causes severe headache or nervous down problems.   * The veins of brain don’t work as per their natural activeness due to stress which results in facial expression having unreleased vision. However stress sharpens hearing and vision.   * Vitamins in our body steam up due to stress.   * Blood pressure also rises due to stress. Severe heart problems like heart attack are observed in employees due to excessive stress. Causes of Workplace Stress It has been found out that people at work have been facing supreme and dominant problems (Babcock, 2009). Job stress rises due to the condition of work. The diverse perspectives propose unusual causes of workplace stress. Following are some major causes of workplace stress;   * When job conditions do not fulfill the demands of workers ans when the workers are not physically as well as me
Introduction It is will not be an easy task presenting Christianity to the Jews. This is because Christianity is founded on Judaism. In fact the founder of Christianity – Jesus Christ of Nazareth – was a Jew. Based on Jesus’ teachings and the eyewitness accounts of words and deeds, Jesus was a devout Jew who perfectly understood the requirements of Judaism and most importantly he faithfully observed the tenets of this religion. The second reason why it would be difficult to present Christianity to the Jews is based on the fact that they have a narrow-minded understanding of the historical Jesus. Thus, there can be two ways that the gospel can be presented to them. Firstly, they must come to understand that Jesus was not an ordinary man and secondly they must realize the futility of rituals, religious practices, and righteous works when it comes to the attainment of salvation. Overview Judaism is a religion that was founded by Moses. Even at the very beginning the difficulty of association between Jews and Christians is very much evident simply because Moses is also a major part of Christianity. Moses is the prelude to Jesus. Yet starting from this point forward the discussion will focus on the Jewish worldview as if Christianity is non-existent. So going back to Moses it must be added that he came from a line of three important patriarchs in the history of Judaism and they are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Aside from the fact that Jacob fathered twelve sons and that these children went on to establish a nation called Israel, the importance of the patriarchs, from father Abraham to his grandson Jacob is the fact that they had a radical belief and this is the belief that there is only one true God. Monotheism is not a popular idea in ancient times but these men held on to this belief when the rest of the world considered it prudent to worship multiple deities (Forta, 18). The children of Jacob who went out of bondage from Egypt – where they were treated like slaves – became a mighty nation under the leadership of Moses. There in the wilderness, between their former life and their future goal Canaan, Moses gave them the law which in its entirety is the Old Testament part of the Christian Bible. It must be pointed out that before Moses came into the picture and even before Abraham came into the picture there was one important person who is a major forerunner to Judaism. He is none other than Noah. According to Jewish traditions Noah was not just the builder of the ark that ensured the survival of mankind, he also received the basic universal laws that must be obeyed by all peoples (Forta, 20). According to Judaism the basis of this belief can be found in Genesis 9 of the Christian Bible. These laws are called Noachide laws and these forbid the first six while upholding the seventh law as seen in the
In Regeneration by Pat Barker, Rivers has several different patients. Even though all of them come from different backgrounds and have different stories, they all share one problem. All of these patients have been severely traumatized by the events they had encountered while being soldiers. Their experiences are truly horrific, and thus their shock has very serious causes. They have been sent to Rivers, who specializes in treating the problem they suffer from—shell-shock. In particular, one of the patients, Siegfried Sassoon, is requested by his commanders to be returned to service. In other words, it is the duty of Rivers to “fix” Sassoon so that his opposition to the military service and the war in general are transformed. Rivers is hesitant about his mission because the last thing he wants to do is force the soldier’s recovery from shell-shock. That said, his treatment includes non-invasive methods, getting to know the patients, close contact, trust, and conversations. However, the methods of Yealland are very different. This professional relies on electroshock—a painful treatment that forces patients to overcome their trauma in a short time and return to service. Yealland claims that some patients are unwilling to recover and handle their psychological problems, and that is why his therapy is universally helpful. In terms of effectiveness, from the perspective of the military commanders, the methods of Yealland are more efficient because they seem to achieve the desired results quickly and result in returning the soldiers to duty. At the same time, if the effectiveness stands for benefit to the patients, the therapy used by Rivers is more helpful because it helps the soldiers handle their trauma naturally without shocking them yet again. However, during times of war, state officials do not have the interests of the individual soldiers in mind, and will readily sacrifice them in order to achieve military success. That is why, according to the morals of the times of war, Yealland’s electroshock therapy is the most effective approach to solving the problem of PTSD among the soldiers who are physically suitable to continue their military service. However, according to humanistic morality, this approach is ultimately harmful.
Introduction Duke Ellington is known as a man of many talents: a skilled performer, an inspired conductor, a masterly composer, and a dedicated bandleader. Throughout his life, Ellington was committed to jazz; “jazz,” he claimed, “is a good barometer of freedom” (Tucker & Ellington, 1995, p. 295). For an African American man, whose grandfather was a slave, jazz was the true realm of freedom. Thank his multiple talents, Duke managed to introduce this realm to thousands of listeners from all around the world. Music Education of Duke Ellington As an artist, Duke was known as an experimenter, reformer, and rule-breaker. Perhaps such an approach to music has formed under the influence of his non-traditional music education. As a child, Duke received pretty good training on piano. Both his parents were good pianists, and his mothers gave him lessons. Later, he became acquainted with the great masters of piano music. At the high school, his girlfriend taught him music theory and made him read sheet music. Thus, Duke took his time to learn all the basic principles of music before endeavoring to defy them. Ellington attended music mentors, who gave him some important skills and made him acquainted with classical music, but he was not willing to enter the conservatory. African American music was not an academic subject there, and Duke did not want to sacrifice his time to anything but black music (Cohen, 2010, p. 18-19). How Duke Ellington Has Become Famous Duke Ellington has started his music career at a rather young age, and since then, he never stopped working hard and never turned away from his path towards fame and recognition. Having spent some time playing piano at various social events and gained some in-band experience, Duke decided to try himself as a bandleader. He composed a sextet that has eventually become an orchestra of ten musicians. Already demonstrating not only his music but also leadership skills, Ellington managed to find musicians, who could bring something unique to his ensemble. For instance, he invited Bubber Miley, who was known for the “wa-wa” sound of his plunger, and Joe Nanton with his distinguished trombone growl. In the 1920-s, making a wise decision, his group moved from Washington, D.C. to New York, where they joined the so-called Harlem Renaissance. Duke has made numerous records with different cast members, as well as he performed two tours over Europe in the 1930-s. Ellington kept experimenting, testing, trying whatever he could add to his already sophisticated jazz; for example, he blended it with Latin American elements and the primitive but hot tunes known as “jungle music” ( Duke Ellington biography , n.d., para. 3). In 1939, Duke started his long-term partnership with Billy Strayhorn. Getting engaged in a duet with Strayhorn, Duke has received an even better opportunity to make his own talent flourish, for Strayhor
Introduction Learning is a complex part of intellectual development and is highly affected by the environment in which the learning takes place. It should be aimed at developing individuals, who are professionally competent, creative, and flexible (Bonchai, Radcliffe, and Walther, 2006). The outcome of teaching and learning should be able to produce a professional who can easily adapt to situations and efficiently perform the job. This implies that the individual has to be creative and innovative. The individual should comfortably apply the knowledge acquired during the learning period to solve the problems in the job. He or she should be flexible and be able to easily adapt to new technologies since we live in a world where technological developments are not static but dynamic. My College Experience In about my 17 th year in the US Army, I had attended a few colleges but never obtained a degree, In my personal life, I was bored and professional life I was eager to learn something new and do something different. The traditional way of school was boring and I needed a change. I still did not think that I was competent in any of the fields I had studied in the various colleges since I could not relate what I had learned in class and the realities in the field. My learning in the colleges had been characterized by class lectures and reading the notes to pass exams. That was it; passing the exams was given the uppermost priority and acquiring other important skills for the job market was seriously neglected. The assumption was that any student who passes an exam has obtained the needed skills in the job market. Well, that is not true as per my experience. I was not fully equipped with the important skills and knowledge needed in the field of work. My personal, social, and business skills were still below the required standards. My reactions to situations were not professional but were rather emotional. My communication skills could not enable me to be competent in my job performance. I realized that I could not efficiently and effectively solve most of my job related and personal problems. I had not developed important critical thinking skills and this implies that I could not effectively apply intellectual standards of reasoning. I could not perform any job with the accuracy, precision, and depth required (Elder and Paul, 2006). Most of what I had learned in class was theoretical and could not be directly applied in the field. Besides retrieving information learned through lecture methods was difficult and in most cases, I had to ask colleagues some concepts that I had forgotten. My experience in most colleges is that they do not give much consideration to an individual’s personal and social development. What matters to them is classwork while personal and social development is the individual’s initiative. When joining college, my main goal was to obtain a master’s in management and become a GS-14 logistic
Abstract The present training package is about presentations delivery. The training package reveals the major objectives of the session concerning the preparation for the presentation delivery. The session will last for 90 minutes and it includes introduction, two topics, two activities, assessment and conclusion. It will also cover the following:  1. the necessary materials and techniques to be used.  2. the general layout of the session.  3. tasks to be done and topics to be discussed.  4. assessment activities aimed at evaluating trainees’ progress. Location  1. The room should be quite large as the class will consist of about 10 people (Mitchell 2009).  2. Toilet facilities.  3. Access to power supplies. Layout  1. Tables can be arranged in two rows as it will enable participants to interact freely. This arrangement will also enable the trainer and the trainees to move around freely. This is quite important as the trainees will need to participate in self-management activities.  2. Table for trainer.  3. Table for data projector (if necessary). Equipment  1. Tables.  2. Laptop.  3. Screen.  4. Data projector.  5. Whiteboard.  6. Notebooks.  7. Pens. Materials  1. Hand-outs, which include:  2. Introduction  3. Course outline and course objectives  4. Assessment Requirements  5. Description of major stages of getting ready for a presentation  6. List of equipment needed for a presentation Special Actions before Session  1. Maximum 10 participants per session (Mitchell 2009). In this way quite a lot of employees will acquire the necessary knowledge. At the same time, the trainer will be able to assess the progress of each participant and participants will be able to interact more freely (Mitchell 2009).  2. Make sure that employees are provided with the outline of the course before the session. The trainees will be able to think over possible questions to be discussed during the session (Moskowitz 2008). Course Design The present course was designed for adult learners. Therefore, it is essential that the trainer:  1. Uses phased approach which is very important as learners should obtain the necessary information by certain portions (Barbazette 2007). This will enable them to acquire the necessary skills more effectively.  2. It is also important to mention the objectives of the session as it will encourage trainees to work harder. Admittedly, adult learners are more attentive and cooperative when they are aware of the major objectives (CDR Associates 2007).  3. It is important to create an atmosphere which contributes to harmonious relationships between the trainer and the trainees (Maton and Moore 2010).  4. It is also important to make use of such activities as role playing, problem solving and discussions (CDR Associates 2007).  5. The trainees should also practice acquired knowledge and skills (CDR Associates 2007). Introduction The introduction is a very important part of the session since it:  1. Sets the necessary atmosphere in the class (Delahaye & Smith 1998);  2. Outlines the major objectives of the sessio
Introduction PPD , Inc promotes its organizational culture to ensure the prosperity of its management. PPD , Inc is a CRO clinical research institution that deals with clinical research in the Pharmaceutical industry. Organizational culture affects the business venture of PPD Company as well as its employees. It is significant for PPD , Inc to understand its culture since organizational culture is the internal constitute (its character, beliefs, and values) of the institution. All these features affect the effectiveness and motivation of the PPD Company. It is essential for PPD , Inc to appropriately monitor its culture and create essential changes. The workers need to understand and assess their work culture. Equipped with this knowledge, employees are capable to enhance their work performance and become consistently part of their organizational culture. This paper aims to assess the organizational culture of the PPD , Inc through using the assessment test developed by the Debra Woog McGinty/Nicole moss. Understanding the organization culture of the institution After assessing the McGinty/Moss test, it is revealed that PPD Company possesses a stable or established culture. However, PPD Inc has a culture that is rigid although it is thorough. The organization makes certain that the institution and its workers are more developed through engaging in different training programs (Flamholtz and Randle, 2011). The institution has vital strategies to address business and organizational matters. However, the strengths of this institution may turn into weaknesses. For example, an organization that is too tough and rigid may in turn hurt and put off its employees. In this manner, the institution may hurt its management operations, therefore there is a need to adopt resourcefulness and flexibility. Organizational culture is a manner in which people in the PPD Company operate both unconsciously and consciously on their daily activities. Through understanding the organizational culture, the institution can understand the culture that prevails, drives and supports essential programs to accomplish the strategic objectives of the PPD Company. The PPD Company understands that the key issue for running the business is to ensure that its workers are more productive and happy. The PPD Company believes that when its employees are more productive and satisfied with their job performance, their customers benefit a lot from the delightful workforce through efficient customer service and great productivity of the company. Currently, the PPD Company strives to understand its organizational culture so that to attain its objectives and goals. It is learned from the experience that mismanaged and poorly developed organizational culture killed silently the corporate landscape. Ineffective culture sabotaged appropriate business strategies. Sylvia and Stanley (2008) opine that the company encourages its employees to raise their concern