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Abstract The Republic of Ireland is unique in terms of its political and economic structures. Politically, it shares some of the characteristics which are possessed by a First World country, while economically; it suffers from some of the problems of a Third World country. Even though there have been and still there are so many policy reactions that focus on the necessity for greater social inclusion, the Republic of Ireland continues to epitomize and reflect the concept of inequality. A few people seem to be advantaged while the majority of the population is being disadvantaged in matters such as education, health and politics. While stakeholders such as the government and the private sector appear to be addressing these social inequalities, serious questions exist about their far-reaching consequences. Thesis Statement This paper is going to discuss in detail how the ideologies of inequality and social exclusion have been applied in the Republic of Ireland to disadvantage the majority of the population. It is clear that this issue has received inadequate concern from all the stakeholders and policy makers thus slowing down any progress aimed at leveling the ground for the disadvantaged lot in Irish society. Social Policy Social policy is concerned with the strategies that are meant to create, maintain and modify living conditions that are aimed at improving human welfare (Cousins 2003). It is an element of public policy which deals with social issues related to education, healthcare, social security, housing and other social issues. As such, social policy is directed towards meeting human needs and improving their welfare. The understanding of the factor
Art, according to Dissanayake (34), refers to visual things that members of society enjoy such as dancing, instrumental music, and singing. However, art is a wide concept that incorporates visual art and people’s culture as a form of art. Therefore, art not only includes the traditional art of sculpture, painting, and drawing, but encompasses a broad culture of human activities such as architecture, literature, paintings, and innovations. Human creativity that results in beauty is therefore considered an art in the modern age. Art as a disciple, take various forms, and depending on the recipient of the artistic material, art serves different purposes. For example, art can be used to generate new ideas; the ideas can serve different purposes depending on the interpretations of the user. Art is a skill that is meant to bring out emotions, beliefs, and creative thoughts through things such as exploration, imagination, fantasy, entertainment, ecstasy, or the use of a special kind of writing. This definition of art implies that art is a very broad subject and can not be exhausted by a single definition, but requires a description of what it does in order to derive its meaning Role of art in society Art is an excellent way of presenting ideas. These ideas can either improve social well-being or destroy it depending on how the ideas have been communicated and received by their audience. It follows suit that people should incorporate those ideas so as to make the work of art relevant. This is to say, people must first get to know the art either through viewing, listening, or reading. Thereafter, there is a need to accept the art and acknowledge it as a relevant means of changing society. Once society appreciates the art, it is upon them to take positive measures to conform to the lesson derived from the art. It is imperative to note that, art does not impact society positively without th
Travel narratives cannot be viewed only as mere descriptions of places, customs, or events witnessed by an author on a certain occasion. Such an assumption is by no means accurate. In many cases, they can throw light on the values and attitudes of a writer. As a rule, his/her worldviews can be reflected in such texts. Additionally, very often, the author can create a specific identity for a place, even though this identity is based mostly on the writer’s subjective impression or opinions that are not fully supported by empirical data or even observations. Moreover, such texts can show the way in which a person perceives the behavior of other people and their lifestyles. These are some of the issues that should not be overlooked. So, in many cases, such texts can be very informative. This argument is particularly relevant if one speaks about such readings as Evan Osnos The Grand Tour and excerpts from the blog Vagabonding by Mike Pugh. These texts can be better analyzed with the help of Paul Theroux article Why We Travel. It can be used as the lens source. Although these sources demonstrate that travelling can enrich the inner world of a person and his/her understanding of other cultures, their arguments made by the authors significantly differ as to the role that travelling should play in the life of an individual. In particular, Mike Pugh is open to new experiences and values of other people, while Evan Osnos depicts people who are interested only in those things that can effectively supplement the Chinese culture and offer new opportunities to Chinese people many of whom have not been able to explore new countries or cultures in the past. This is the main thesis that should be elaborated in greater detail. At first, it is necessary to mention that that both authors recognize the need to travel because this activity can help a person widen his/her outlooks. To a great extent, this activity can help a person learn more about people’s values, worldviews, and behavior patterns. For example, Mike Pugh says, “I view travel as life’s great educator. There’s no better way to learn about people and nature and your place in the world”(Pugh 1). Therefore, this author compares travelling to exploration which is critical for the ability of a person to understand various social or cultural p
Introduction The problem of gangs is of crucial importance for the system of justice nowadays. The presence of gangs significantly increases the amount of violence in the area. Gang members commit a wide range of crimes that vary from petty thefts to heavy drug dealing, pimping, and homicide, and pose a great danger to society. In our paper, we will look into the issues of correlation between gangs, drug trafficking organizations, and illegal firearms; we will also consider the role of weapons in gang culture, and investigate the effects that violence can have on people. The Relationship between Guns, Street Gangs, and Drug Trafficking Organizations There exists a strong relationship between gangs and drug dealing. It is known that various gangs are the main distributors of narcotics in the USA. Illegal drugs have always been an extremely lucrative type of business, and today’s gangs are involved in dealing in various types of this illegal merchandise, such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. Drug dealing and redistribution are often associated with illegal possession and usage of firearms. This association is justified. Illegal drugs are extremely expensive, and persons who carry and sell them have to be able to protect themselves from members of rivals who might want to rob them of these drugs. The fact that violence is extremely widespread in gang members’ everyday life and the need to protect themselves from rivals result in the prevalence of firearms among gangsters. They not
Kimathi was viewed as a criminal in Britain, as well as among the British settlers in Kenya since he interfered with the colonial rule by demanding for the representation of Africans in the legislative council. Later on, his demands were unbearable since he wanted the immediate release of other freedom fighters, including Onecko and Kenyatta, something that the colonial government never wanted to hear. With time, Kimathi pressurized the colonial administration in Kenya to grant independence to the locals, and this was something that forced the government to institute fake charges against him. The British settlers wanted to invest in Kenya for several years since their country was insufficient, given the soaring number of factories and flooded markets. In Kenya, they had cheap access to labour, sufficient supply of raw materials, and uncompetitive markets. All these combined to term any form of a resistance criminal. They had to accuse Kimathi of handling a gun without permission from the government, but this was not the real reason why they wanted him jailed. His continued interaction with members of the public was a threat to the existence of colonialists in the country. For instance, the play and the writings suggest that colonialists had invested heavily in the cash crops, and this was one of the backbones of the country’s economy (Thiong’o and Mugo 67). Kimathi wanted the government to surrender the land that previously belonged to the locals and redistribute it without giving it to any foreigner. The British government believed in private ownership of property, and Africans were expected to respect this policy, but it is surprising that no African was provided with an opportunity to develop financially. This was what Kimathi was against being a strong advocate of social justice where each individual was to be provided with an opportunity to excel either politically or economically. While the British viewed him as a traitor with the aim of impeaching on their rights, Africans in Kenya, as well as other parts of the continent hailed the activities of Kimathi, and some offered him financial, moral, and psychological support. The aim of Kimathi was to liberate society in any way since the socially accepted means were inapplicable. All freedom fighters were considered political dissidents who were supposed to operate outside the state territory, but the country belonged to blacks. In views of many Africans, the British were illegally controlling the country and any authority was never respected since it was against the wishes of the Africans. Africans existed as slaves in their own land while foreigners were given maximum protection. In fact, there was no way any criminal activities would be condemned, especially if the act was committed against a white. Depending on the viewpoint of the analyst, Kimathi could be considered a criminal, as well as a hero. The view extending the claim that he was a hero seems valid because Africans were never incorporated into the economy and their representatives in the legisla
Introduction The thesis statement for this essay will be to analyze the relationship that exists between literacy, education and new media, which includes; the Internet, technology, e-learning, e-commerce, digital technology and information literacy. The essay will analyze each of these concepts by looking at how they affect each other and whether the relationship that exists between them is complex or easy to define. This will involve analyzing each of the concepts separately by defining what literacy, education and new media means and determining whether there is an interconnection between the three concepts. The essay will also focus on the various issues and aspects that support the relationship of the three concepts as well as the thesis statement. Definition of Literacy, Education and New Media Literacy is defined as an act of critically understanding the current situation of the world. It is a means of extending an individual’s efforts towards education where individual acquires the necessary tools that will be used in developing solutions to problems. Literacy leads to education, the result of which is usually empowerment through the acquisition of necessary skills and knowledge that can be used in the effective functioning of the individual within a societal or community context. Literate people are viewed to have better reasoning skills than people who are illiterate or lack any basic knowledge (UNES 11). Literacy helps individuals to lead a better quality of life as they have the necessary skills and knowledge that can be used to better their lives. Literacy also helps people to utilize their knowledge and skills gained from education by participating in activities that will see them benefiting from the use of their skills and knowledge. To add on, Literacy allows people to join gainful employment so that they can be able to fully utilize their educational experience for maximum benefits that come in the form of salaries, wages and work benefits (UNES 10). The main goal of education is to provide people with knowledge and information which they can use to better their lives in a positive way. Education empowers people to be able to think and act based on their existing knowledge on what is right or wrong. It also improves the self esteem and self confidence of an individual by motivating them to be better than what they are through the use of information. Education is considered by many sociologists to be an important tool in developing intellectual capacities and potential in people who are going to be involved in human capital formations. People who have received some form of education are viewed to be literate as they have gained the skills that will allow them to perform even the simplest tasks (UNES 10). The use of new media in the recent past has increased with new media technologies playing a significant role within the education sector of most developed countries (Leaning 49). The modern world is today experiencing an explosion in the form of information technology where more and more activities are becoming
Executive Summary Following the plan of XYZ Corporation to transition from GAAP to IAS, this report will explore the major areas that the corporation should take into account and recommend areas of importance. IAS reporting standards are universal reporting principles that will ensure the uniformity of financial reporting internationally. The major findings include that there will be a dramatic change in the names of financial statements. The corporation should engage sound audit and reporting practices in their reporting mechanisms. The transition will come with heavy investments in the costs of developing employees and changing reporting structures. However, XYZ Corporation’s transition will offset the costs borne after it starts realizing the benefits of the transition. The report concludes that investing in the transition will be a heavy investment with long term benefits thus a worthwhile development. Introduction The International financial reporting Standards (IFRS) were introduced in 2001 replacing international accounting standards (IAS) (Tweedie, 2004). The standards were offered by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board). The standards are mandatory for all public companies listed on stock exchanges including the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). The standards are implemented for the consolidated accounts reporting of companies (Gordon, 2008). Before the transition to IAS, every country had its own standards for guiding the calculation; GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards. The rationale for the shift to IAS was based on the need to eliminate the incapacity of investors to reach informed decisions from the records drawn on the basis of GAAP (Beuren, Hein and Klann, 2008). Research Findings Making the transition to IAS will affect the financial records of XYZ Corporation The transition from GAAP to IAS by XYZ Corporation will cause significant changes in the financial records of the corporation (Kwok and Sharp, 2005, p. 75). The changes include the significant change in the format of the financial records prepared, as opposed to those prepared under GAAP standards (Benzacar, 2009, p. 29). The statements of the corporation will change in the different areas mentioned. Next, the title of the corporation’s balance sheet will change from ‘balance sheet’ to ‘group balance sheet’, and the name fixed assets will change to non-current assets (Benzacar, 2009, p. 29; Tsalavoutas and Evans, 2010, p. 820). Capital and reserves are renamed as equity; profit and loss accounts are renamed to retained earnings, and the total capital invested is renamed as total equity (Benzacar, 2009, p. 29). Through the change of the names, the name titles of financial records will coincide with the information presented in other records, which will make it easier for outsiders to evaluate the financial health of the company
One of the areas where I never acted as a giver is my management position at the organization where I am currently working. To me, it was critical to address this issue and act more as a matcher/ giver and not a taker because I felt like this experience would be helpful. I found out that altruistic behavior is practically one of the biggest assets available to an organization (Grant & Rebele, 2017). Looking back at my experience being a giver manager for the first time, I can tell that I liked how things went. Not surprisingly, I was able to stabilize relationships with my colleagues, and the latter became much more responsive than before. It is not that I had been rude and nonempathetic before, but being an altruistic giver opened new perspectives in terms of managing people right in front of me. Most definitely, I would recommend everyone who holds an administrative or leadership position to try being a laid-back person (Grant & Rebele, 2017). Since I changed my approach to managing people, I have seen performance levels rising and more people coming to me with their personal and workplace problems and questions. From what I can tell, there is a rather thin line between being not so altruistic and overly empathetic. To find the balance, it is important to become a knowledgeable giver who is interested in seeing their team win (Grant & Rebele, 2017). Despite the benefits of being altruistic and helping everyone, I would also like to notice that a great deal of control should also be in place (meaning authoritative leadership, not authoritarian) to create a perfect workplace.
Introduction In the United States, the nursing profession is facing numerous challenges in providing quality, safe, and effective healthcare. Patient needs are becoming complex with time because the population is aging, hence demanding special care that overwhelms nurses. As an attempt to reform the nursing profession, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that nurses should pursue lifelong education so that they can gain necessary competencies, which are critical in meeting the diverse needs of patients across all ages (Macintyre, Murray, Teel, & Karshmer, 2009). Besides allowing nurses to pursue a lifelong education, IOM also recommends that, by 2020, 80% of nurses should have a baccalaureate degree, while those with doctorate education should double their number. In this view, this essay examines how current nurses fit into IOM recommendations in terms of job markets and the role of future nursing. Body The IOM recommendations that nurses with a baccalaureate degree should comprise 80% of nurses, while those with a doctorate education should double by the year 2020, will have a significant impact on job markets. Currently, the job market for nurses in the United States is not very competitive as the health care system is experiencing a considerable shortage of nurses. Some of the factors that contribute to the shortage of nurses are insufficient teaching staff and limited clinical sites (Fitzgerald, Gordon, Katz, & Hirsch, 2012). Hence, insufficient numbers of students can access nursing education and clinical experience whereas the demand for nurses is increasing with time. According to Macintyre, Murray, Teel, Cynthia, & Karshmer (2009), in the United States, “more than 40,000 qualified applicants were denied admission to baccalaureate and graduate programs in 2007 because of limited faculty and clinical education sites” (p. 447). Therefore, increasing the capacity of nursing education will increase the number of qualified nurses. From the perspective of the job market, it implies that increasing the level of education will enable nurses to gain a competitive advantage in the job market that is gradually shrinking. Increasing the number of nurses with baccalaureate and doctorate levels of education will transform the role of nurses in the health care system. IOM recommendations “call for nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training, attain higher levels of education and become full partners with physicians in redesigning health care” (Potera, 2011, p. 14). When nurses attain high levels of education, they will expand their roles proportionately to include leadership roles in the health care system. Since nurses face many challenges that range from institutional to policy issues, nurses can resolve these issues if they can partner with the management. Therefore, the IOM envisions that “nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other healthcare professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States” (Munro, & Savel, 2011, p. 189). By collaborating with other professionals in the
The advent of mobile phone technology has been one of the most successful inventions of modern times. Innovating with integrating a computer system inside a ting handheld ‘telephone’, there are virtually no boundaries in this world left. Technologies integrated with cellular phones like GPS, talking smart agents, applications, etc. there is no saying how much a part this will play in the future. Thus companies that support the network that these cellular phones work with are on the rise, at least in Asia. The three most prospective countries in the region that are launching new services are China, India, and Pakistan. China China with its biggest mobile phone service carrier is an obvious inclusion in this list. Currently, four carriers operate in China and service the most populous country in the world. The growth seen in the last few years has been exemplary with the Chinese telecommunication sector’s growth rate climbing to 20% between 1997 and 2002 (Uria-Recio, n.d). And only last year’s revenue of $104.9 billion was made in the industry. This rate is the world’s best and serves as an ideal motivator to jump into the market. However, some factors limit the validity of the motivation. First China is known for its communist practices, thus for an entrepreneur to come and establish a company in China would probably be opposed. Secondly, the barriers to entry are extremely high. With China Mobile showing monopolistic competition, even the big names like China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Netcom have trouble rivaling CM. However, with the new shakeup in the Chinese mobile industry, it is expected that it will enhance the competition by changing the six state-owned companies into three full-service companies. Also since the industry doesn’t utilize the 3G (TD-SCDMA) standard to the fullest, services like 4G and 5G show enormous