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Texts from 40-60 years ago that reflect discriminatory ideas of their time should not be censored. A Good Man Is Hard to Find highlights the recent past’s racial realities, demonstrated by the grandmother’s derogatory remarks toward a black child (O’Connor 8). Retaining that fragment can help one understand whether the country has advanced in the equality department regarding the language (“pickaninny”) and income, as the boy “didn’t have any britches on” then (O’Connor 8). On the other hand, Hills like White Elephants remains relevant because some women still tend to rely on their husbands’ opinion and permission as far as certain decisions are concerned (Hemingway 42). In the short story, they range from insignificant ones (“Could we try it?” regarding a drink) to major dilemmas (“I think it’s the best thing to do” as the man’s reaction to abortion) (Hemingway 44). One may argue that the American will respect the girl’s decision regardless of the outcome, making the text nuanced (Hemingway 44). Overall, censoring literary works from the last century is meaningless and even detrimental because they are closely connected with today’s realities and indicate whether the situation has improved. Works Cited Hemingway, Ernest. Men Without Women . Simon & Schuster, 1955. O’Connor, Flannery. A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories . Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1992.
Social justice is a relatively broad concept, the interpretation of which often depends on the political and economic views of an individual. In my opinion, a just healthcare system is designed to compensate for social inequalities and provide an adequate level of care for the disadvantaged and marginalized communities. This concept is based on the essential principles that define democratic society, where individuals are treated equally regardless of their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation (Bhugra, 2016). Unlike socialized medicine, which pertains exclusively to government regulations, social justice can be achieved through community involvement. Nurses and other healthcare professionals play a key role in this process, as they have the power to remediate social inequalities through their work and advocacy efforts. The US healthcare system is often criticized for its unfairness. African Americans suffer the consequences of centuries of discrimination and segregation and continue to be the least healthy ethnic minority in the country (Noonan et al., 2016). Overall, the accessibility of medical services for underserved communities remains one of the most pressing issues in American society. Even though several attempts have been made in the past to make the system more balanced through the introduction of Medicaid and Medicare programs, they have also led to the emergence of new social justice issues (Almgren, 2017). The social stigma associated with the Medicaid recipient status provides another basis for discrimination against underprivileged groups. The prospects of a major health care reform remain vague due to polarized opinions on the topic among Democrats and Republicans. However, if such reform were introduced, and disadvantaged members of society had a
Housing and Millennials Millennials have varying priorities and are influencing major changes in the housing market today. Contrary to the previous generation that was determined to attain a large-square-foot house and a car, people in the late 20s and early 30s are seeking urban and smaller spaces located near amenities and closer to work (Ehlenz et al., 2020). They are interested in houses located a walkable distance from their workplaces, as confirmed by television shows such as Property, Big Style, and HGTV’s Small Space. It is estimated that every car has about eight parking spaces, including where the owner shops, eats, works, and resides, translating to roughly two billion spaces. The emerging technology supporting self-driving cars is near, and it is likely to require fewer parking spaces as these vehicles will always be on the move. Fewer people are likely to own cars in the future, suggesting that transportation will become a service instead of an asset. The changing situation means that fewer garage spaces will be necessary (The Virginia Center for Housing Research [VCHR], n.d). Most of the millennials are considering eating out instead of struggling with cooking activities. This means that they will require reduced kitchen spaces since they will rarely be used. The generation will be satisfied with houses that have reduced parking and cooking areas. Homebuilders working in the metro area will need to understand the emerging requirements to meet the market expectations. America Housing without Cars The American houses will be designed without parking spaces and garages since many people will not be interested in owning cars. Many millennials have changed their perception, and they seem to value proximity to their jobs, marketplaces, and social services more than owning a car (Clark, 2019). This implies that there will be a need to develop more small houses in the urban areas to accommodate a bigger population. The lifestyle of many young people does not require an elaborate kitchen, and house developers need to consider their needs (The Virginia Center for Housing Research [VCHR], (n.d). Houses should have a small kitchen and limited or no parking spaces. Garages Will Not Be Required in the Future Homes Transportation is slowly becoming more of a service due to the changing preferences among young generations. This is eliminating the need to develop houses with garages or parking spaces. The changing needs are likely to tra
Civil engineering projects are exposed to risks that can be potentially damaging due to the cost of investments incurred in such projects. That is the case especially if factors such as the regulatory constraints, environmental factors, stakeholder attitude, and the costs of investment in such projects are influenced by underlying risks and uncertainties inherent in civil engineering projects. The proposed optional routes include one that runs through the western region linking London to Birmingham then to Manchester. Despite the risks associated with the HS2 project, cost-benefit analysis and projections indicate that the project is economically feasible. In addition to that, it is projected that the most viable option that has also been seen by the government as the most viable takes the Y shape as discussed below. Findings indicate that the HS2 routing option is economically feasible, has minimum environmental impacts, and has long-term benefits in terms of reductions in carbon emissions. The most appropriate technologies are discussed in the documents, economic projections, maintenance and operational costs are critically reviewed. Projected plans have various proposals and report over the years beginning in the year 2005 with the passing of the railway act to 2008 and beyond characterized by plans for high-speed rails demonstrating the commitment and strategies to successfully implement the HS2 project by the government. Despite deeply divided opinions about the overall impact of the high-speed rail network on the economy and other issues of concern, the need to conduct a thorough investigation about the public opinion is important in reinforcing any political decisions made. Political decisions that are made without consulting the electorate have serious ramifications on any
During my project, I encountered an unexpected resistance to change from the employees. I believe the reason behind the resistance was the insufficient communication between the participants and me. I was able to communicate the expected positive outcomes to the management, which led me to assume that the employees share the readiness and commitment to change. My assumption was further strengthened by the fact that the employees were unsatisfied with the state of events and even pointed out the specific flaws in leadership practices. This created the impression of informed stakeholders who are aware of the need for change and, therefore, are eager to participate in the facilitation. The issue was eventually resolved, but I cannot say that it was addressed. Several weeks into the intervention, the participants of the workshops started noticing the positive effects of the process, and the resistance declined. However, this was not the result of deliberate intervention. I believe that in this case the possibility of change was misjudged, which slowed down the process considerably. To avoid similar scenarios in the future, the possibility of resistance must be evaluated more carefully and addressed early in the process, excluding the undesirable slowdown. Whole system change is a paradigm that suggests a unified and holistic approach as opposed to piecemeal interventions. Due to its characteristics, it offers a range of advantages to organizations. First, it can tackle the cause of the issue rather than target the effect. Second, its benefits are long-lasting and extend across multiple aspects of organizational activity. Third, it is sustainable since the changes and learning are continuous and each success or failure increases understanding of its effectiveness. However, due to its scale, it also has several drawbacks. For instance, its encompassing nature requires significant planning and inclusive strategies that may be ill-fitted for urgent matters. Next, because of its far-reaching approach, its value is increasing with the complexity of the organization, which means that it may be unnecessarily complex for smaller entities. Finally, due to its scope, it may be difficult to definitively evaluate its outcomes and differentiate them from the effects of unrelated factors. I tried to adapt it for personal use and build up useful habits of a healthy lifestyle. Over time, I kept discovering and adding new areas of whole system integration to achieve a holistic approach. I cannot say I observed any outstanding results as of yet, but I was able to identify at least one benefit: the whole system change turned out useful in detecting and addressing all (rather than the most popular) aspects of the problem, which can be used for a thorough assessment. Organizational development can and should incorporate values as a part of a successful change. The easiest example I can recall is empowerment. This is a highly sought after value in an organization and i
Women and men of color have progressed in acquiring entry-level careers in administration, mainly at the federal level, but still, run behind in acquiring positions at the superior levels. But there is a question if the same can be said about police and fire departments which have had possibly the vilest history of employment discernment against women and men of different races (Wainwright, 2014). The City of New Haven had worked together with a business organization company to create a test to regulate who was more competent to be endorsed in its Fire Department. After evaluating the test, the City administered it to firefighters. Knowing that the rivalry would be intense and that training was crucial, Frank Ricci, a white firefighter, and Benjamin Vargas, a Hispanic coworker, studied hard for the exam; they as well went to a significant expense. Getting the highest scores, they, six other white males, and one more Hispanic became qualified under usual rules for the preferment. At that point not only were the winning firefighters disregarded but also New Haven annulled the exam grades. Participants would have to revert to their starting blocks and take a more valid test, one presumably that produced winners reflecting the racial composition of the New Haven community, then 37% black. New Haven, one might say, had moved the finish line to disqualify the winners. And it did so, as the Supreme Court later held, “because of race,” a conclusion that caused the Court to overturn the decision and order promotion of the plaintiffs. Ricci is especially important because of New Haven’s position that to produce black winners, it was free to ignore the results on a test it adopted and thereby subverted a principle of fundamental fairness or, in popular parlance, fair play. However much we may all agree that racial disproportion is a serious and deep-rooted problem in America, New Haven’s action implies that racial balance is the axis on which our system of justice must turn. In this racialist view, Frank Ricci’s legal and moral claims are but centrifugal dust (Booth, Leigh & Varganova, 2011). Before the actual recommendations concerning the minimization of racial bias in fire departments, the author would like to review several important court cases that were of great importance for the Title VII disparate impact liability. Griggs v. Duke Power Co. African-American workers at the defendant’s generating plant taken this action, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, stimulating respondent’s necessity of a high school qualification or the passing of intelligence examinations as a condition of hiring or assignment to work at the plant. These necessities were not focused at or planned to measure the capability to learn to do a specific job or type of job ( Griggs v. Duke Power Co. , 1970). While 703(a) of the Act makes it an illegal employment practice for an owner to bound, separate, or categorize workers to divest them of employment chances or adversely to distress their standing be
Background Modern prison is a facility that is expected to take care of one thousand inmates aged from 18 to 25 years. This press release gives an analysis of the jail’s physical structure. The Structure of Modern Prison The prison will be made with facilities to accommodate a maximum of 1000 inmates. There are various facilities that must be built to ensure that the jail’s mission and vision are attained effectively. Before one gets to the prison, he/she will have to be cleared by a reception office located at the gate. Let’s describe various facilities in the prison; Location of the Facility The facility will be located in Los Angeles County. It will be located in an area of 200 acres of land fenced and well-lighted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The various facilities in the prison and the reason why they have been included Administration Block It will be a three-floor building which will accommodate all the staff in the administrative duties. It will be situated in the middle of the facility. It will be the highest building in the facility, and the upper floor will be used for monitoring purposes. There will be a security monitoring office, where at a glance, the officer in charge can see the entire prison (Gilfoyle, 2003). Administration block will be made of glasses all over to assist in close monitoring of inmates from the premises all the time. Farm The facility will have a farm at the end corner; the farm will be used to produce foods for the inmates, where convicts will be used as farm laborers. On the farm, there will be seven cow sheds and a plantation of maize. Playground The facility will have a playing ground of various games; there is a football field, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, and an area to lift weights. The playground will be in front of the dormitories and located at a place where monitoring will be easy. Monitoring points Officers on duty will have a strong room where they can monitor the treads of inmates through computer-aided surveillance and physical monitoring. This is in the efforts of the facility to ensure that there are adequate security 24hours a day, seven days a week. There will be cameras all over the place for monitoring, and they will be controlled from the strong room. Dormitories Inmates living quarters will be a two-story building that will be divided into different sections. The buildings will handle 300 Drug Offenders (there will be 150 Cubical in the building), 300 Property crimes (there will be 150 Cubical in the building), and 400 Crimes on A Person (there will be 200 Cubicles in the building). Two men will be allocated to one cell that is furnished with a bump bed, toilet, and a face bowl to wash their face. The cell will be 8 feet by 8 feet that has two levels, first floor and second floor. All the cells will be facing toward the center aisle that has guards posted 24 hours a day. Access
Abstract The Massachusetts Oceans Act/plan of 2008 is a legislation enacted by the state which requires the development of a management plan that is comprehensive for the marine waters of every state. The plans’ objective is a balance between human activities and natural resources presentation, especially renewable energy, in marine waters that fall under states jurisdiction. The plan is to be promulgated after six months of public hearings and notice giving the public a chance of commenting on the draft plan. After the public hearing and notice, the plan will be incorporated formally into the coastal zone of the state’s management program. Introduction This plan placed all coordination, oversight and planning and management authority over ocean and waters of the commonwealth. This means that the development of the plan has been left on the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs hands. In order to assist in the development of the plan, the Oceans Act has come up with a science advisory council and an ocean advisory commission. The council together with the commission are expected to meet at least quarterly but can as well meet under the Secretary’s directions. The ocean advisory commission will be made up of 17 members who will include nine government officials and eight non government representatives. The Ocean Management Plan The plan for ocean management is expected to cover all the maters that fall under the Massachusetts jurisdiction. The Act requires the plan to include any submerged lands and waters of the ocean from the boundaries of the Ocean Management Planning Area. The plan also has to detail the state, municipal and federal boundaries and may come up with recommendations on ways to clarify them. It is the expectation of the Act that this plan will fulfill and consider the objectives of all the targeted states. According to the plan, each targeted state has to come up with sitting standards and priorities that will ensure the marine waters are protected. The states are also expected to identify locations that are appropriate and define performance standards for all marine uses, activities and facilities. The plan intentions are to protect and identify unique and sensitive marine and estuarine life and habitats. This plan is expected to cultivate sustainable uses as well as coordinate activities that fall under federal, state, local, and international authority (Barbo, 2009). In the development of this plan, many considerations will be put on the existing historical, social, cultural, natural and economic characteristics of the regions cover in the plan. According to the Act, nothing is construed to interfere with the jurisdictional authority of the marine fisheries division. However, in order to maximize the extent practicable, the plan is in such away that the marine fisheries will be expected to be integrated together with the ocean management plan. The Act permits an important change in the pre existing Massachusetts law so as to meet the requirements of the plans. It allows the floating or sitting of offshore electric energy facilities in almost
Introduction Every tribe under the universe is defined by the uniqueness of its culture. The changing times and lifestyles have however impacted negatively on the lives of many people making them drop some of their more conservative cultures. This has also been occasioned by globalization that has changed the way people go about their everyday business. Communities that are slow to adopt the changing lifestyle soon find themselves left behind in development matters. Many tribes are therefore dropping their old ways in favor of emerging cultures just to remain relevant in the society. Some tribes have however remained steadfast in their culture and any attempts to make them drop it has fallen into deaf ears. One such tribe is the Navajo. (Eck, 1998) Comparison between Navajo and American Culture The Navajo is an Indian American tribe living in America. This tribe is among one of the biggest tribes in America. The tribe had a population of about 270,000 people by the turn of the 21st century. Though living among the Americans, the Navajo has stuck to its traditional way of life making it one of the most unique tribes in America. One unique aspect of the Navajo culture is their way of life. Though America has one of the most fashionable homes ever built, the Navajos live in their traditional houses which are usually referred to as hogans. (Eck, 1998) These houses are usually six-sided and built using locally available raw materials such as mud, stones, and poles. In most cases, these building structures have no electricity nor tapped water. This is unlike the palatial homes present in the American culture. Electricity and water are some of the key factors in any American homestead and lack of it brings life to a close standstill. (Immihelp.com, 1999) Another notable aspect of the Navajo is their administration. Up to date, the Navajo is ruled by Tribal Council that has a leader elected by the tribesmen. This leader is highly valued by the whole community and together with the Tribal Council makes important laws governing the land. This is unlike the American culture that has a federal government with an autonomous justice system. (Immihelp.com, 1999) Another major difference between the Navajo and the American culture is the religious aspect. The Navajo believe in the mountainous gods whom they pray to. During prayer time, the Navajos face the mountains where they perceive their god resides. The American culture on the other hand has well-defined houses of prayer at strategic points in the country. The Americans also believe in a God who stays in the heavens and who is the overall creator of the universe. (Eck, 1998) The family administration is another different area that the Navajo and American cultures differ in. The Navajo believe that men and women are equal and that they need each other to survive. To them, both the man and woman are needed to bring up offspring’s and therefore they are both needed by society. This is unlike the American culture where women are usually negated to supporting roles in society. The American woman is not valued by his male counterpart maki