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Summary The film narrates the story of Temujin (Temudgin), the founder of the ancient Mongol Empire. The story begins when a nine-year-old Temujin (Odynyam Odsuren) goes for an expedition with his father, Khan Yesugei (or Esugei) to choose a girl for his future marriage. Despite his father’s objections, the young boy chooses Borte (Bayertsetseg Erdenebat). The father is against because the girl is not a member of the Merkit ethnic group. According to the film, the Khan wants to make a treaty with the Merkit tribe through intermarriage (Puig 27). However, Temujin successfully persuades his father to accept Borte. When they return, an enemy clan poisons the Yesugei. Just before his death, Yesugei makes Temujin the Khan. However, Targutai, one of Yesugei’s top warriors, leads a mutiny and raids the Khan’s camp. They capture the young Temujin but his mother protests, asking Targutai not to break the customary laws by killing a child. Targutai vows to return as soon as winter begins to kill the boy. Temunjin decides to run away after the onset of the winter, seeking to find refuge near the mountains of god. However, he falls into a frozen lake. A small boy named Jamukha (Amarbold Tuvshinbayar) rescues Temujin. After that, two boys perform an oath that binds them as “blood brothers”. Targutai, who is now the Khan, captures Temujin when he is about 18 years. However, Temujin escapes. The Khan captures him again and vows to kill him because he has attained the maturity age. Similarly, Temujin finds another plan to escape and finally finds Borte (Chuluuny Khulan). He brings her to his family, hoping to make her his wife. However, they are attacked by the Merkit tribe under the command of Chiledu (Xing Ga). Chiledu captures Borte, while Temujin escapes and finds Jamukha, who is now a Khan in his tribe . After one year, Jamukha helps Temujin find his wife by attacking the Merkit territories. However, they find the young girl pregnant with a child from another man. Temujin decides to adopt the ch
Introduction According to the proposal by Las Casas, there was a need to establish sugar mills in Spain and therefore, additional labor would be necessary. The only viable source of labor was the Negroes. Besides, liberating Indian slaves would demand an immediate replacement. Similar suggestions were rampant across Spain during this time. As a result, a number of licenses were awarded to the Spanish colonial masters to import slaves from other regions. The Indian slaves could only be freed after being replaced by the Negroes from Cuba, Jamaica, and San Juan. Initially, this proposal sounded good enough to protect the enslaved Indian population. However, it later proved to be hypocritical because “total extermination of the Indians of the greater and lesser Antilles and along the Caribbean coasts” took place (MacCulloch 2005, p. 86). Main Body To begin with, it was completely wrong for the clergy to propose and execute such a recommendation. Slavery is an inhuman act in all dimensions. It can be remembered that it led to a massive loss of life and social strife among the affected communities. Some ethnic groups were completely exterminated owing to the self-interests of a few slave dealers. For eight years, no license could be granted to anyone else to bring Negro slaves to the Indies in order to leave the Indians at liberty and enslave the Negroes. Although this appeared like an appropriate step in the right direction, countless number of Negroes were enslaved to offer free labor towards the benefit of colonialists. It is indeed agreeable that “we are the cause of all the sins which they commit against each other, as well as our own in buying them” as stated by Las Casas (MacCulloch 2005, p. 87). When the license to trade black slaves was awarded to colonial masters in Spain, it opened up leeway for gross mistreatment of the captives. The lucrative nature of the slave trade led to the use of unorthodox means of obtaining them. From the text, the Portuguese “hastened – and hasten every day – to abduct and capture them in as many wicked ways as they can” (Malveaux 2005, p. 675). It reached a point when the clergy felt that everything had gone out of control. In fact, how could the liberty of Indians be guaranteed when they had proven to be so much product in the hands of colonial lords? It is not surprising that the population of Indian slaves was significantly reduced to a level of gross shortage in the workforce. From the beginning, the cleric should have realized that Negroes’ captivity was equally unjust like that of the Indians. The remedy was wrong because it still subjected precious human life to torture. Bypassing the legislation to import black slaves, created an open opportunity for the evil practice to flourish. Consequently, all parties subjected to the slave trade tortured themselves. In addition, the cost of obtaining a license for one Negro was quite high. The Clergy thought that the Spaniards could be assisted by the high cost of black slaves. However, the practice was sinful since
Discussion board After selecting the topic getting married I used several pre-writing strategies including brain storming and free writing to develop and refine my thesis statement. First, I carried out an intensive brainstorm where I harnessed knowledge I had regarding the theme getting married and tried to link it to one central point. I had several angles from which to tackle the question but I had to carefully eliminate some of them based on the requirements of the essay. For instance, I could have had the thesis based on the important things that individuals for one to have in mind before getting married. I, however, discarded this idea because its outcome would have been a descriptive as opposed to narrative as had been pointed out in the instructions. I settled on an event that happened in my past but which related to the topic at hand and tried to establish a method of presenting it such that it followed the instructions aside from having that unique presentation that makes an essay interesting to read. I decided that some elements of the essay would be narrated from a first person point of view while some will be presented in the actual words of the speaker. With this knowledge in mind, I got down to the actual writing of the thesis statement. I used the free writing approach to write a few sentences that described the idea I had in mind. My approach for the essay was to describe the modern-day reasons for getting married but from an interesting perspective. I already knew that the essay I was going to write would to some extent serve as a comparison between events in former years and today with relative linkage to the topic. Of the five statements I wrote, I used a process of elimination to identify the one that properly presented the exact idea that the narrative essay would be based on. The statement settled on was about seventy words long and even though it properly described the agenda of the essay, it had verbiage which needed to be cut down. I edited the statement, sometimes cutting out whole phrases and replacing them with individual words of equivalent value. Once I was satisfied with what I had, I wrote the final statement and then went into the actual process of writing the essay. Thesis Statement Getting married is not something that people should rush into just to please the interest of other people. Getting married So there we sat, watching televi
Environmental context Racine, Wisconsin is a city that occupies an area of 18.7 square miles. Of the total area of the land the city comprises about 15.5 square miles. Water occupies about 16.76 percent of the area. As of the 2010 census report, it was established that Racine had about 78,860 people. This figure comprised 33,887 households. The city has a balanced racial mix. For example, according to the same census report, the white population was 60.91 percent, the African American population took about 20.32 percent, the Native Americans took 0.61 percent, and Asia took 0.05 as the Pacific Islander comprised about 0.05 percent of the total population of the area. The Racine Unified School District is a diverse community. With a student population of about 21,000 students the district comes out as one that takes education with a lot of interest. The students come from diverse backgrounds. Students come from urban, rural and even suburban regions. All in all, the students come from a catchment area that is within 100 square miles. The urban district of Racine is situated within a small urban community on the shores of Lake Michigan in south western Wisconsin. In the district, there are 21 elementary schools with 3 magnet schools. There are 7 middle schools with one magnet middle school together with one charter high school. The SC. Johnson Elementary school is located on the south western part of Racine. The school occupies about 13.5 acres with 33 rooms. Majorly, the school has a kindergarten and first grades based in one wing while the other wing houses second through to fifth grades are housed in another wing. The school is replete with an outdoor learning center. Contextual Classroom Factors Every student comes to class with distinct learning abilities based on experience and personality. It is important for teachers to design the learning environment in the classroom to be accustomed to every learner. At SC. Johnson Elementary school a classroom’s physi
Introduction Brazil is the second fifth largest country in the world geographically and in terms of population. In this view, Brazil epitomizes on the ongoing global tension pitying biodiversity preservation against sustainable agricultural practices and economic growth. Brazil is a key emerging economic power, which has a GDP of US$6040 billion and a GDP per capita of US$326.21 billion in 2004 (European Commission, 2007). The country’s environment is one of the richest in the world because of not only the flora and fauna, but also because of its ecosystems, which contain an excess of 15 % of the plant and animal species known to botanists (Saxena, 2005). The country is the source of water and also a water table of up to 12% of the available freshwater worldwide the Brazil is also undoubtedly one of the leading producers of food and biofuels in Latin America and globally (Ferreira et al., 2012). To continue with this trend of leading in food production and water, the country should try to institute measures, which aim at reducing the negative effects of poor farming methods, while improving farming practices. Therefore, this paper discusses how sustainable and productive agricultural practices can be used to promote economic development and conserve the environment, and thus prevent the occurrence of vicious cycle. The interdependent relationship between the environment, government and businesses lead to changes in economy and market. Economic stability is largely linked to the governmental institutions, in connection with the society and public demands. Brazil’s environment involves an intricate cooperation between the government, society and nature. Many aspects depend on how the society views nature with the linkage to the government and how it is being treated in the economic setting. One of the key aspects of any nation is to be able to interest the government, public or society in the products or services that are being offered to people and organizations. Understanding the Vicious Cycle & the Brazilian Problem as a country Ascher and Healy (1990) used this concept to demonstrate the complex interrelationships among four critical facets of socio-physical production, which are economic production, distribution of income, natural resources, and the environment. Concerning the explanation of the relationship between economic development and environmental conservation, it is clear that economic production is the level, source, and composition of goods, and services generated by the economy at any point in time among the four facets of production. The four facets of production include functional distribution, size distribution among recipients of different levels of income, distribution of in-kind income such as government services or gratifications from an environmental quality, as well as regional income distribution. Available literature adds multiple citations to support this claim demonstrate that such facets of production have adverse impacts on biodiv
It is very difficult to speak about family as something universal. People’s understanding of this concept depends on their cultural background, religion, or education. Overall, one can describe family as a group of people who live in a common household and who care about the wellbeing of one another. This interpretation is supposed to highlight the main elements of this term. Nevertheless, one cannot suppose that this explanation can capture every aspect of familial relations. It should be noted that media can enforce stereotypes about families in several ways. In particular, media messages can emphasize such aspects as the structure of family, gender roles, or the values of family members. In other words, they can show what kinds of behavior patterns are appropriate in a household. For example, media communication can overemphasize sexual relations within families. This tendency results in the oversexualization of many children (Lumby & Albury, 2010). In some cases, popular culture conveys idealized images of family. As a rule, the viewers can see a nuclear family that includes two parents and a child. Moreover, media focus on the middle-class family. To a great extent, policy is aimed at preserving the so-called childhood innocence (Taylor, 2010). These are the main trends can be identified. Overall, one can say that the media always portrays the diversity of families in terms size, culture, or composition. For example, same-sex couples are practically absent in modern films, TV series, or advertisements. Similarly, more attention is paid to nuclear families, than to single-parent households. These are some of the main trends that can be identified. The main element that can be made is that families can differ dramatically in terms social class or structure, but this complexity is not reflected in modern culture. Reference List Garlick, H. (2012). Raising kids for free: Why I won’t be spending money on my son in 2013 . Web. Lumby, C. and Albury, K. (2010) Too much? Too young?: The sexualisation of children debate in Australia. Media International Australia, Incorporating Culture and Policy , 135 (12), 141-152. Rush, E. (2011) A Response to Taylor: The full picture of the sexualisation of children debate. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood , 36(4), 111-119. Taylor, A. (2010). Troubling childhood innocence: Reframing the debate over the media sexualisation of children. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood , 35(1), 48–57.
Introduction From medieval times, the conflict between employers and workers has existed in the labor sector. During the 19 th and 20 th centuries, labor sectors witnessed a number of transformations. Owing to constant poor working conditions, extended working hours, poor remuneration, and exploitation by employers, workers devised strategies of advocating for their grievances (Yellen, 1974). Among other strategies, workers formed trade unions and used them to present their grievance collectively to their employers. Historical conflicts between employers and workers have always centered on the struggle for power in the workplace. According to Ashenfelter (1969), states workers perceived that by forming trade unions, they would have a high bargaining power that would enable them to advocate for their demands. Despite the presence of labor unions, workers occasionally employed riots and strikes as strategies of advocating for their grievances and enhancing their solidarity. When trade unions and employers failed to reach an agreement on their demands, workers resorted to riots and strikes as effective strategies of advocating for their demands and grievances. Therefore, this thesis argues that labor unions, riots, and strikes were effective strategies that workers employed to enhance their solidarity at their workplace during the industrialization period. Strategies of Solidarity Labor Unions Labor union was one of the effective strategies that workers used in enhancing their solidarity at their workplace. Labor union promoted solidarity and oneness among workers in various organizations and companies. To enhance solidarity among workers, union leaders encouraged them to form unions so that they could undertake collective bargaining of their demands in aspects such as wages, salaries, working conditions, and contractual terms. According to Wolman (1975), what promoted the growth of trade unions in America was the determination of workers to improve their working conditions and prevent exploitation by employers. In their determination, the founders of trade unions argued that solidarity of the workers was fundamental in enhancing their bargaining power in the labor sector. With enhanced bargaining power, workers were able to advocate for their demands and improve their solidarity. Therefore, labor unions proved to be effective in enhancing solidarity among workers in their workplace. Despite the ability to increase the bargaining power of workers and enhance their solidarity, labor unions also experienced a number of shortcomings. Johnson (1969) argues that trade unions were capable of causing massive strikes and demonstrations, which eventually halted the industrial activities and operations. The strikes had a disruptive effect on the growth of industries and countries, as well as on their economies. As labor unions catered for workers who were members of the union only, it resulted in discrimination of those workers who were not members to the unions. Many employers, therefore, hired workers who were not members of the unions and subjected them to atrocities and exploitations that related
Both Green and Davis are employees of Dynamic Displays at the management level. However, it is worth noting that Davis is Green’s direct boss in the company’s management ladder. Both Green and Davis have been having hard times since Green was promoted to the position of senior marketing specialist against the wish of his boss Davis. Worst of all, Green’s behavior is contrary to the expectations of Davis and this has resulted to more crisis between the two with Green convinced that Davis is looking for an opportunity to get rid of him (Sasser & Beckham, 2008). Like any other boss, Davis wanted Green to behave in a certain manner to avoid creating tension in the office. Bearing in mind that Davis was the immediate senior marketing specialist before promotion to his current position, he would wish his successor to follow his footsteps to ensure that the culture and politics of the company are observed. Davis expects Green to behave according to his directives and make marketing judgments as he advises his. On the other hand, Green believes in freedom of thoughts and he wants to act differently and make his own judgments (Sasser & Beckham, 2008). Throughout the case study, Davis is complaining to his boss that Green does not update him on his schedules and plans. This shows that Davis feels down looked by his junior Green simply because he was promoted to his current position by their senior against the culture of the company (Sasser & Beckham, 2008). This is not in accordance to the internal politics of Dynamic Displays and Davis feel that his authority is not felt. Additionally, Green does not give information to Davis as requested and this is against the expectations of Davis. The case study also indicates that Davis expected Green to be very enthusiastic in his marketing work. However, Davis feels that Green has failed to live up to this expectation. This is as a result of Green openly opposing his sales projections in the annual meeting. Davis expected his juniors to support his views in the meeting and Green was not exceptional. In his letter to their boss, Shannon McDonald, Davis points out that Green needs to show a more positive attitude both inside and outside the company (Sasser & Beckham, 2008). Both Davis and McDonald have their individual agendas towards achieving the goals and objectives of the company. It is these individual agendas that seem to have contributed to the crisis witnessed in Dynamic Displays Company. Both Davis and McDonald did not consider common decision making although they both wanted to promote the objectives of the company though in different dimensions. For instance, McDonald wanted to promote the objective of the company by ensuring that the right people are put in the office without considering the politics of the company. This is should be the reason why he promoted Green to a Marketing specialist other than leaving Davis to do so. However, he failed to involve him in making this vital decision although he was fully aware of the consequences of his actions (Sasser
Introduction Background of the study Workplace safety has been an issue of regular discourse, especially in the building and construction industry, which normally entails several precarious engagements (Roelofs, Martinez, Brunette, & Azaroff, 2011). American immigrants have persistently been complaining about social prejudice and workplace discrimination, with majority of them working in a more risk environment than the Native Americans do. Similar to several other minority groups in the United States, Latino men have continued to engage in the construction industry as a construction workforce. According to Roelofs et al. (2011), a research, which was done in the construction industry in the United States, reveals that “Hispanic workers have higher rates of injury and death on construction worksites than workers of other ethnicities” (p.1). Based on the investigations of their research, Latino workers in the construction industry experience the highest rates of workplace-related injuries. Roelofs et al. (2011) state that approximately 3.7 incidents of these fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time workers are associated with the Latino workers, which is very high in the construction industry. Investigations into the rising workplace injuries among the Latino male constructors have unveiled several underlying factors that contribute to disparities in injuries between the Latino workers and non-Latino workers. Roelofs et al. (2011) assert that cultural disparities, language barriers, and Latino traditional values, contribute to construction workplace discrimination that further forces Latino men to engage in risky occupations in the United States. Pertaining to language barriers, Latinos frequently speak Spanish that creates language bias, as most of the top constructors are Native Americans who communicate in fluent English (Roelofs et al., 2011). The construction workplace discrimination emerges because employers perceive Latino constructors as ‘hard’ and committed workers, and therefore, assign them dangerous and risky tasks to the working and job commitment, which predispose them to accidents. Additionally, Latino male constructors come from the minority groups with limited political and economic resources; hence, compelling them to perform dangerous and risky tasks in the construction industry as a means of survival (Roelofs et al., 2011). The economic instability of the Latino, coupled with limited political supremacy, influence their engagement in risky undertakings. Problem Statement Occupational health and safety in the United States is an issue that continues to attract workplace discourse, with employee safety continuing to be a controversial matter. According to Roelofs et al. (2011), construction workplace discrimination among the minority groups in the United States is still widespread notwithstanding the prevailing policies and regulations that prohibit such practices. Construction workplace discrimination occurs because employers perceive Latino male constructors as ‘hard workers’ and assign them dangerous and risk duties in