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Introduction “Thou call’dst me dog before thou hadst a cause; But, since I am a dog, beware my fangs” (Shakespeare 50). The US is becoming more and more aware of various social and economic injustices faced by black people in modern society. Having been historically disadvantaged from the very moment the first African slave set foot on American soil, the black community went through a painful path from slavery to freedom and equality in the eyes of the law. Although the vast majority of legal practices discriminating against blacks had been abolished from the system, the treatment of blacks by society remains far from true equality. As evidenced by the recollection of personal experiences by Brent Staples, in his article titled Black Men and Public Space, the average black person is assumed to be a criminal by most of the society and has to go through various means of ensuring everyone that he is not a threat. The aim of this paper is to prove that, although black men constitute the majority of violent crimes in the USA, social isolation only exacerbates the issue. Men and Public Space Staples provides a compelling narrative of his own experiences as well as those of his friends and colleagues. He describes the situations in which others have assumed him to be a criminal, as well as various slights he suffered because of it. These include being forced out from a store, assumed to be a rapist by a woman (Staples 154), and being hauled over by the police for no apparent reason other than being “suspicious” (Staples 155). Although the author does not provide any academic references to support these claims, the research is on his side. Black men are disproportionately detained by the police and are also more likely to be shot during the arrest (Alang et al. 663). Upon lamenting the situation and the social isolation he has to endure, Staples presents a simple solution to some of these problems, which include presenting oneself as a man of culture by whistling classic symphonies. The article offers no overarching conclusions or solutions except for the general dissent against social labeling. Social Labeling and Crime Although it is not explicitly stated, social labeling is a major point behind the entire story. It is a construct that essentially molds a person into a role as perceived by other people. A person, when considered to be a criminal and a troublemaker by everyone around them, is very likely to start acting in accordance with the perceived social role. In other words, if a person is treated like a criminal for too long, he or she will beco
Introduction The success of a project relies heavily on how well a manager ensures that best practices in management are applied in handling issues as well as the involved persons (teams). In the case of Buxton Hall, the individuals involved needed to work as a team because the work was laborious, while time and monetary resources were limited. This analysis seeks to address the degree of success of Buxton Hall project and the factors that contributed to the project’s success. In addition, it will identify the best practices that contributed to the project’s success and how they contributed to the objectives of the project. Concept of project management in Buxton Hall Case For a project to succeed within the constraints of time and resources, project managers must recognize and understand the concept of a project management in relation to the project they are undertaking. First, there is need for a proper understanding of the project, including the problem to be solved, the tasks involved, resources needed, schedule and risks involved. In the case of Buxton Hall project, it is evident that the project was well managed from the beginning. For instance, a proper development of a functional team was initiated prior to planning for the tasks. In fact, it is clear that there was a team building exercise based on open communication and consultation. Although they had different professions, Chad, Crawford and Legacy West initiated a functional team by allowing the members to recognize some possible problems, risks and other issues that they would not like to encounter during their work on the project. They opened a negotiation and discussion session in order to ensure that the members learn and understand each other. Moreover, they made sure that members were free with each other. For instance, the inclusion of a picnic and a softball game for the members prior to starting the job served to reduce tension between the members in future. Objectives and aims Secondly, team members were involved in identification of project objectives. In this case, the members agreed that the primary objective was to improve the Hall. The team leaders recognised the need to work as a team, the importance of open communication and consultations. By asking the members to recognise the kind of difficulties they would not like to
Introduction to Repressed Memory The subject of repressed memories is both challenging and controversial. There is an understanding in the psychological field that repressed memories exist and certain events in life cue recall. It is debated whether the mind can suppress a traumatic event and whether those traumatic events could be recalled by therapy. The first question we examine is the authenticity of the therapist who aides recall; how can repressed memories be implanted by a therapist? We present the case of Laura Pasley, who was a victim of false recovered memories. She was a woman who sought out treatment for Bulimia, and throughout her therapeutic sessions, she was convinced she had been sexually abused by her family as a child. We then look at the empirically corroborated case of Claudia. Claudia sought out obesity treatment, and in her therapy sessions, she recalled memories of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her older brother. Contrasting Claudia’s case with Laura’s, we show how the mind may be able to repress an authentic traumatic memory. Finally, we examine repressed memory from a public policy standpoint. Using the stories of Laura and Claudia as examples, we look at the issue of statute of limitations for crimes committed against adults when they were children. Should laws extending the statute of limitations is allowed, benefitting victims like Claudia, or should laws keep the statute of limitations from being extended, which would protect the falsely accused, such as Laura’s family. We invite you to interpret our findings through your thoughts and feelings and draw what you feel are the proper conclusions. Case Study #1 Laura Pasley’s ordeal began as she sought out treatment for bulimia, a secret she kept to herself most of her life. “Steve” was a highly regarded therapist and specialist in the treatment of eating disorders. It seemed as if Laura’s journey to recovery had begun. Along with her eating disorder, Laura brought with her into therapy a lot of mental and emotional pain. She shared with Steve the emotional and financial strains of being a single mother. She was overwhelmed and afraid her life was out of control. Steve overlooked many of the difficulties Laura had encountered in her adult life. He was more concerned with what he termed to be Laura’s “deeper” pain. Steve explained that she had experienced something so horrible that she repressed it deep within her. He explained the best treatment plan was an intense regimen of therapy, hypnosis, and hard work that would put her on a positive path. Not long after beginning hypnosis, Laura began suffering flashbacks. These sudden and overwhelming images were of a young boy holding a pillow over an infant’s face. She instantly reached for Steve who told her this was a memory of her brother trying to kill her. St
Introduction Organizational communication is a vast topic that includes all channels of information that enable organizations like businesses, government entities, and non-profits to operate, expand, interact with customers, and participate in society. Correspondence is an indispensable administration part of any association. Whether the object is to refresh representatives on new strategies, guarantee well-being all through the company, or pay attention to workers’ perspectives, successful communication is a vital issue in powerful administration. To be effective, associations ought to have complete arrangements and techniques for speaking with their public, workers, and partners just as with the local area at large. The Need of Organizational Communication Professionals I consider organizational communication as complicated because there are numerous branches and departments inside a company that has to be coordinated in harmony for the company’s performance to be maximized. Indeed, corporate communication is comprised of different data transfer and connection management, ranging from interpersonal interaction to group communication to pass the contact to information dissemination to social media platforms. Because of the complexity and relevance of effective communication, there is a high need for well-versed persons in maximizing internal and external communications for companies, non-profits, government entities, and related institutions. While the communication process is predominantly a professional physician’s subject, some academics study the phenomena, its elements, and its social-economic, financial, and political consequences. Organizational communication scholars may explore the effects of specific overall organizational and hierarchies constructions on inter-team communications within an institution. Furthermore, it helps to understand the way official communications interactions within a corporate entity transmit from the center to affect communication skills with relevant parties and the industry’s brand image. Other researchers may investigate the relationship between corporate knowledge and interpersonal diversity or social equity. Organizations are looking for employees who can deliver directions, properly observe, offer helpful feedback, get on well with colleagues and customers, network, work effectively in teams, and present ideas creatively. It takes more than know-how or expertise to develop corporate communication awareness and effectiveness. Efficient organizational communication is learning how to create and share information, collaborate with varied groups and individuals, interact in changing and complex situations, and possess the ability or drive to communicate in suitable ways. Practical Application Organizational communication can help by building connections in which human signa
It is a reality that societies tend to have individuals who question the way things are done. These individuals also known as philosophers feel that their responsibility is to question why things are the way they are. These philosophers usually work in places where they were born. This article will focus on one Greek philosopher who was recognized as Socrates. In the era of ancient Greece, approximately forty years before the commencement of the Peloponnesian battles, an infant by the name of Socrates was brought into the world. This child is said to have been born in Athens in 469 BCE to Sophroniscus and Phoenarete. He was notably intelligent at a very tender age. Before the wars emanated in the region, Socrates used to hang out with the unchanged intellectuals that Pericles did. This comprised of the sophist named Protagorist, the scientist Archelaus and Damon the musician. It is therefore clear that Socrates existed during the times of war. Socrates emerged from a well-off family. There are several instances of substantiation that have been elucidated to attest to this fact. One of them is that he served in three diverse occurrences during the Peloponnesian war. To begin with, Socrates was a hoplite fighter during warfare. This duty necessitated an individual to purchase his own equipment as well as body armor. Socrates served as a soldier at a place called Delium in 424 BCE as well as in Amphipolis, Potidoea in 432 BCE. He did not stay as a bachelor for long. He was married to Xanthippe who was known well in the region due to her irritability. Consequently, Socrates had a family of three boys who played a great role in promoting their fathers thinking after his demise. Socrates used to question each and every person within the society. His interrogations were extended to the streets. Socrates would stroll along the streets where he would come across different people. In the process, he would challenge an individual who he met among others on the streets with questions that appeared quite uncomplicated. His seemingly easy questions would leave plenty of doubt in the intellect of the individual. This was how Socrates gained his superiority in being a philosopher. Socrates would ask his questions regardless of the individual’s age. Through Socrates interrogations and answers many people benefited by getting education. The method that Socrates used to educate people was referred to as Socratic dialect. Some people referred to this method as the Socratic Method. Surprisingly, Socrates neither wrote books nor papers regarding his philosophical sayings. Similar to lots of philosophers, Socrates was seeking for the meaning of living or rather life. Socrates philosophical sayings were based on his own beliefs. Socrates had a belief that each and every philosopher was seeking answers not only to life but also what happens when one passes away. Most of Socrates efforts were concentrated on the search for questions rather than answers. Through his efforts and interrogations, people
Around four centuries ago, Western society was deeply religious. The religious class had a great influence on society, they were considered not only the guardians of the spiritual life of people and responsible for their afterlife, but also had great political powers which they used to enforce public morality and conformity to standard doctrines and rituals. Gradually, over four centuries, the role of religion in society has shrunk to unprecedented levels and is continually shrinking. It is not only that religion no longer has any place informing the policies of western states but personal belief in the existence of a higher power and a system of morals mandated by a higher power has also dropped considerably. In a recent survey it was revealed that among the 18-29-year-olds of the United States, a country considered to have one of the most religious populations in the Western Hemisphere, only 53% are certain that God exists (PewResearchCenter). In this paper, we shall attempt to enumerate and examine some of the more compelling factors which lead to this incredible change in Western societies. Religious Autocracy Christianity first became associated with political authority with the conversion of the Roman Emperor Constantine I (306 to 337 C.E.). Gradually a central Christian bureaucracy grew in the form of the Roman Catholic Church, which by the end of the twelfth century had complete religious control over all of Western Europe (Wylie). The Roman Catholic Church, headed by the Pope had enormous influence over the political affairs of Western States. Western rulers were beholden to the Pope to grant them legitimacy. The Catholic Church was able to call upon Europ
Heroism is a characteristic that entails a demonstration of unique traits by an individual, beyond ordinary expectations. The story of Gilgamesh and his achievements in the Epic of Gilgamesh portrays him as a true hero of the people. From the story, Gilgamesh, the protagonist, demonstrates many character traits that pass him for a hero. Gilgamesh demonstrates high skillfulness in his work. Besides, he is intelligent and possesses great courage. The fact that Gilgamesh is ready to die for the sake of his people, also shows that he is selfless, a character of a true hero. From the story therefore, it is in order to argue that Gilgamesh’s search for immortality is suitably heroic as developed in this paper. To begin with, it is quite evident that throughout the story, Gilgamesh demonstrates his character as a leader with high skilfulness. According to Kovacs Gilgamesh “is strong to perfection…an awesome beast with unmatched strength and a chant that fosters armies…leads his tribe into battle fearlessly and defeats everyone…” (8). Gilgamesh, as a skilful warrior, leads fellow warriors of his tribe to fight their enemies and in no occasion do they lose a battle. His strength is unrivalled; he has been able to slay even the most feared men like the highly feared Humbaba. In fact, his successful demonstration that he could fight Humbaba makes people of Urok village to fear him for such act is a great achievement. The task he accomplishes by slaying Humbaba has made the Great Gilgamosh to cower since his strength is incomparable to someone who was once their king. The revelation that the people of his tribe are angered by even small things just but demonstrates their confidence in Gilgamesh; they are confident that even if they go to fight with any tribe, their king will not let them down. Gilgamesh is a man of great intelligence; throughout his reign as a king, he demonstrates great intelligence through the way he governs his people. He naturally possesses hindsight of what is likely to happen to his people and prepares in advance to overcome it. Besides, Gilgamesh has the ability to make wise decisions on urgent matters concerning his people (Heather Para. 9). This ability has earned his tribe a good name; a powerful tribe. By accepting to challenge Humbaba, Gilgamesh knows he could convince his people that he is strong and powerful and could actually slay the beast. It takes intelligence for an individual to look up and heed the counsel of the wise and for Gilgamesh he heeded his mother’s words of wisdom; Gilgamesh’s mother convinces him that Enkidu is
Executive Summary Knowledge Vault Library is a reputed name in the library services industry, having being in operation for the past decade servicing over a million knowledge-thirsty visitors. The pursuit of knowledge has become a part of today’s society since the society is rapidly changing and individuals are undertaking rigorous reading so as to remain steadfast in knowledge that enable them tackle real life situations. This has been to a great advantage to Knowledge Vaults Libraries, as the number of visitors in our libraries increase day-by-day, though possessing a great challenge to its management necessitating new changes and improvement of its facilities for better services of its clientele. The institution has proposed to install a state of the art RFID technology that will enable the library tag its precious items, introduce self serving technology where users of the library can serve themselves, detect and track materials to enhance security (Butters 2006, 168). Organizations and employees are often required to change and embrace new technology and thus this will be an opportunity for the library to acquire and implement RFID technology from 3m. Libraries are required to operate efficiently so that users of the library can continuously gain knowledge and use all facilities belonging to the library efficiently and leave the items in a good condition as they found them. Management of the library may think that introducing new technology is quite expensive but on the good side the organization is likely to face more benefits in the long run. Libraries are often subject to vandalism and theft and thus this business plan aims to stress the importance of putting in place Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID) so that the library will be able to track its property at all time an minimize any cases of theft or mischief among the users ( Butters, 2006, p.166). Additionally RFID is known to increase the efficiency of librarians and all activities within the library thereby enabling users to locate materials quickly but at the same time also minimize employee costs by keeping the number of employees required to work in the library extremely low. Aim & Objectives Tracking and locating books can sometimes be a quite daunting and very tiring process that ends up exhausting librarians and also affecting the efficiency of service delivery in libraries. It is thus the objective of the organization to be one of the most respected libraries in this region by ensuring that those who visit our library facilities are served with a high degree of efficiency. If the latest RFID technology is introduced then efficiency will also be realizes in the process of service delivery by making it easy to track academic materials and serve customers (Pro Security Zone, 2010). Employee and labor costs are usually very high and many organizations find it particularly hard to sustain the high salaries of a large workforce, however with the introduction of RFID technologies, the library will be able
Introduction Encouraging the development of a child is critical for further successful emotional and cognitive progress. For this reason, exploring the unique characteristics of specific stages of a child’s development is critical. By performing an in-depth analysis of the culture-specific needs of an individual, an educator can create innovative teaching strategies that will allow a child to acquire the skills associated with abstract and critical thinking, creativity, and, eventually, independence in learning. Due to the need to focus on child-educator interactions, it is crucial to develop a rapport based on emotional investment in the communication process, as well as to use a variety of activities that allow students to solve logical dilemmas. Coupled with a cooperative learning approach that assists children in building social skills, the proposed technique is bound to lead to successful development. Case Description In the case under analysis, the developmental process of a four-year-old African American girl (Doris) was analyzed. Doris has been developing her speaking skills at a comparatively slow rate, with her vocabulary being quite scarce and her ability to annunciate words being rather poor. Nevertheless, Doris is physically healthy, although she has been unwilling to consume healthy food after having tasted fast food at her friend’s birthday party. Due to the tantrums that Doris often throws when offered healthy food, her mother, Janis, feels increasingly more inclined toward yielding to Doris’s demands. As far as the girl’s learning skills are concerned, she seems disinterested in anything school-related, including reading, as well as exploring the world around her, in general. Her lack of investment in the process of learning aggravated as her mother presented her with a gadget to keep her daughter busy while she does the chores. Therefore, the current focus has to be on the exploration of strategies for motivating the child to shift toward healthier behaviors and habits, at the same time increasing her engagement in the learning process. Key Observations Physical Development A cooperative learning approach introduced into the frameworks of interactions between a teacher and the child has helped to increase Doris’s willingness to alter her current stance on the concept of healthy eating. The changes in the child’s behavior were very slow due to the evident unwillingness to abandon the eating patterns that have already been established. It was also essential to communicate with the mother of the child in order to redesign the latter’s daily routine. After a brief parent education se