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Empathy is one of the things that distinguish a human being from other species. This concept can be understood as the ability of an individual to recognize and understand the feelings and emotions of another person. In some cases, the word empathy implies that a person can accept the humanity of others despite social, economic, or political differences. This paper is aimed at discussing two novels, namely The Reluctant Fundamentalist written by Mohsin Hamid and Flight by Sherman Alexie. These novels have recently attracted much attention of critics and scholars. One of the main themes that the authors explore is that the ability to empathize can often be impeded by the borders of race, nationality or culture. Moreover, it can be limited by the memories of violence, humiliation, and loss. Nevertheless, both Mohsin Hamid and Sherman Alexie create protagonists who can transcend these borders. These authors focus on the idea that empathy is essential for the fulfilling life of an individual. The writers also undermine popular stereotypes about the behavior of an individual. For instance, Mohsin Hamid shows that the need to achieve success does not deprive people of their ability to feel loyalty to ones country or fellow countrymen. In turn, Sherman Alexie demonstrates that different worldviews and ideologies do not necessarily separate people and make them hostile to one another. These are the main questions that should be examined in more detail. Special attention should be paid to the narrative techniques that the writers employ. They rely on the first-person narration which is particular suitable in those cases, when the author wants to focus on the feelings, attitudes, and emotions of the protagonist, rather than people with whom he/she interacts. For instance, Sherman Alexie starts his novel with the following introduction. ‘Call me Zits. Everybody calls me Zits. That’s not my real name, of course. My real name isn’t important’ (Alexie 1). To a great extent, this is an allusion to the famous novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Similarly, at the beginning of Mohsin Hamid’s novel, Changez introduces himself to the reader and identifies oneself as a Pakistani. Overall, this form of narrative voice is important because it implies that the major characters may be very subjective when evaluating the behavior of other people and their own act
The two of the most prominent magical elements in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” are unimaginable creatures of the old man with angel wings and a woman with a spider body. Even though both magical creatures are so alienated from reality, the author blends fantasy and reality by locating them in settings that seem authentic to reality. The old man rests in the chicken coop with other feathered creatures, and the woman travels with the circus, the only place where extraordinary things become a daily source of income. Although magical and fantastical creatures are often used in fiction or films, this story is different as the author utilizes an approach that does not embellish the creatures’ magical origins. Moreover, the author adds an unusual sense of realism to the fantasy aspect with a detailed description of the visual flaws and the “pitiful condition” of the old man (Marquez, 1999, p. 218). Additionally, the author provides an element of frustration and uncertainty by describing the villagers’ confusion in their efforts to understand the old man’s origin as an angel. The uncertainty element is very different from the standard approach to fantasy and results in the feeling of melancholy in the story. The melancholy emphasizes the slow progression of the old man’s life, as the whole village becomes disappointed in his magical powers that the old man cannot showcase due to his age and poor condition. The melancholy also emphasizes Pelayo and Elisenda’s frustration in not knowing what to do with the non-functional angel for years after he landed in their courtyard. Thus, magical elements in Marquez’s work are significantly different from ones frequently used in films and fiction as the author approaches them with an intent to emphasize their flaws rather than embellish their features.
For the purposes of this paper, I have watched multiple videos on childhood development from the “Through Your Child’s Eyes” website. The page is specifically designed to address problems faced by children of different ages in regard to their reading and writing comprehension, attention span, and organizational skills. I have fully inspected the videos on children from the 2 nd . 5 th and 8 th grade. As highlighted by the Davies & Troy book on child development, children aged 5 to 12 learn much through their interactions with their peers. Social skills and the norms of society are learned in this process, allowing children to better develop in the future. This trend is problematic when one understands that kids that have developmental issues are more likely to be ostracized. Because of their inability to concentrate or catch up with others in terms of basic skills, as demonstrated by the videos, such children are often excluded from communities and face harassment. Such treatment can often stunt their development further. The issues of police violence are becoming more apparent with each passing day. With the rise of the BLM movement in recent months, many are starting to consider either defunding the police in favor of a more beneficial organization or reforming it to better suit the needs of the public. This discussion, however, concerns not only the well-being of black people but also the fates of juvenile delinquents. The Decker article on the ideal Juvenile Justice system talks about the need to promote accountability and prevent instances of reoffending while treating the youth fairy. These goals can be achieved with rehabilitation work instead of imprisonment and policing. A shift towards a system of social workers that can respond to juvenile crime may be more effective as a method of deterrence and rehabilitation. Jensen & Fraser’s work on juvenile justice also supports change in the current police and justice systems. Historic evidence presented shows that taking concepts of risk, resilience, and developmental science into account is more effective than the tough treatment of juvenile crime.
Step 1: Grasp the Verses in Their Town The above text wants believers to become humble and respectful. The book of 1 Peter explains why God is opposed to every proud person. The proud person will always dishonor God. The same person will also be ready to harm others. According to the text, pride will make a country fall. The author of the book expects believers to humble themselves under the caring hands of their God. This practice will make it easier for God to support and bless his people. Verse 7 goes further to explain shy Christians should submit themselves to their God. The practice will ensure every believer depends on his or her God 1 . The two verses also encourage Christians to become true servants of God. This is necessary because God is the one who controls the universe. Step 2: Measure the Width of the River to Cross The biblical situation is different from what is experienced in the world today. 1 Peter 5: 6-7 reminds every Israelite to trust his or her God. According to the verses, God is always ready to support them. God is also against arrogant and proud men. He wants his people to become humble and respectful. He wants the Israelites to live in peace with one another. Today things have changed completely. Our world is full of challenges and adversities 2 . The verses explain why God is the only solution to these challenges and problems. Step 3: Cross the Bridge The text communicates a very important theological principle to the reader. The outstanding principle is the “cure of souls” 3 . The text equips the reader with the best ideas towards living a new life. The bible explains why Christians must respect their creator. It also encourages every Christian to serve God because of his sovereignty. This practice will cure our souls and bring us closer to God’s kingdom. God is always ready to help his people. Christians should accept the fact that God is the only one who can handle their lives. Step 4: Consult the Biblical Map The above theological principle supports the other verses in the Bible. Many verses encourage Christians to welcome God in their souls. The Bible explains why believers should turn their eyes and souls upon Christ w
Abstract The intrinsic job satisfaction of both males and females has no difference as the t value of their average means 0.064 and has a p-value of 0.949 which is greater than 0.05. However, there is a difference in Extrinsic Satisfaction by Position since the p-value is less than 0.05 and the t value is greater than t critical. Introduction Hypothesis testing is a decision-making process where a certain claim on a population is evaluated. In hypothesis testing, the population is defined as a certain claim made about the population. In hypothesis testing, a significance level is determined, a sample taken, then data relating to the sample are collected and calculations are made for testing. The result of the calculation is a conclusion. Hypothesis testing involves the creation of a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis. It involves parameters such as standard deviation, means, and proportions. We have several tests such as T-test, Z-test, F-test, and Chi-test (Bowerman, O’Connell, Orris, and Murphree, 2010). In this case, the hypothesis will help to predict the expected relationship between Extrinsic Satisfaction and Position as well as intrinsic job satisfaction and gender. We will use the provided population value based on the data collected from the sample. Hypothesis Test #1: Looking at Intrinsic Satisfaction by Gender The question: Is there a significant difference in the Intrinsic Satisfaction for male and females? The null and alternate hypothesis H o : µ 1 =µ 2 H a : the means are not equal The Significance level is 95% i.e. α = 0.05 Using the test statistic: Reject H 0 if t < -1.997 or if t > +1.997 one tailed Using p-value: Reject H 0 if p-value < 0.05 The test                               Female    Male     Mean                          5.180769  5.18913  Variance                      0.096815  0.614768 Observations                  26        46       Hypothesized Mean Difference  0                  df                            65                 t Stat                        -0.06396           P(T<=t) one-tail              0.474598           t Critical one-tail           1.668636           P(T<=t) two-tail              0.949197           t Critical two-tail           1.997138            The value of the Test Statistic is -0.064 The P-value is 0.949 P-value < 0.001 Decision Decision (If P ≤ α, reject H o ; otherwise do not reject H o ) accepts, H o : µ 1 =µ 2 as P-value is greater than the selected significance level (0.05) and concludes the level satisfaction is equal for all genders. It has been found that there is no considerable difference in the intrinsic job satisfaction for both male and female. Explanation of decision made A significant level, α=0.05 it can be noted that -1.997<-0.064>1.997, therefore, the null hypothesis can be accepted and an alternative hypothesis can be rejected which states that there is no significant difference between the intrinsic job satisfaction of both males and females. Applications for managers The managers of the company can use this information to treat both male and female equally as
In this paper, our task is to tailor a structured job interview for hiring a new employee in the sphere of IT Systems Analysis. In particular, it is necessary to pose several questions that would help to assess the suitability of the applicant for a particular job. Yet, prior to doing it, we should first discuss the functions, which an IT systems analyst has to perform. On the whole, this is the person who helps to incorporate or introduce new technologies in the company. His duty is to keep the firm up-to-date. In turn, this member of the staff may have to design new IT systems or to upgrade already existing ones. The scope of the responsibilities is extremely wide; it includes tests, maintenance, and adjustment of programs to specific needs of the enterprise. Furthermore, we should point out that this employee has to be well-informed of various innovations, which occur almost on a daily basis. He must also be versed in various types of software such as accounting, finance or engineering solutions (Wallerstein, 2004). But only professional skills are not sufficient. In this case, we need to speak about psychological and personal characteristics. Certainly, it is of crucial importance for him to be communicative, sociable, and capable of coping with stress situations. Yet, there is another gift without which, an applicant cannot meet the standards for an IT Systems analyst. This is the ability to prioritize; during his working hours he will have to switch from one task to another, and these tasks may differ in terms of their complexity, deadline, duration, and so forth. Thus, one is simply obliged to reduce the loss of time and effort to a minimum. Now that we have briefly discussed the nature of this job we should pay extra attention to structuring job interview. It aims to evaluate not only proficiency, knowledge, and skills but also ability of the person to adjust oneself to the conditions of the given organization. As a rule, this is somewhat one-sided conversation that comprises the following constituent parts 1) warm up stage, 2) exchange of information; 3) conclusion. There are many rather formal elements like greeting, handshake, introduction, etc. We intend to pause on that aspect which usually shapes the outcome of the interview, namely, behavioral and situational questions (Hersen, 2004). They are supposed to grade the decision-making and resilience to pressure of a would-be worker. We need to draw some examples.  1. What are the methods that you use in order to keep track of new technologies and software solutions?  2. How would you define the scope of your duties in this company?  3. What steps will you take in order to upgrade already existing IT system?  4. Provided that you have to carry out seven different tasks during a day, how would you set your priorities?  5. If you are a quick-tempe
Introduction Over the years, religious fundamentalism has become a notable ideology in the political arena. Despite the swift development of this phenomenon, this subject has received little attention in terms of research in its relationship with democratic issues. This paper will add to the existing comparative literature in a bid to understand the subject by developing various research questions and possible responses. First, this essay will establish whether religious fundamentalism pursues a relevant role within the existing democratic space. Second, the paper will evaluate the possible comparisons among the political ideologies of various fundamentalist groups. Lastly, this essay will examine the impact that these religious movements have on their political ideologies with regard to the quality of democracy and public expectations. In response to these considerations, this essay will give an analysis of the key concepts designed in comparative studies concerning the relationship between religious fundamentalism and democracy. This essay will show that despite the efforts by religious fundamentalists to effect change in democratic politics, there has been no substantial impact on both social and political structures. This assertion holds partly because the religious fundamentalists have been prevented from undertaking their objectives by the mainstream institutional powers. Religious fundamentalism and democracy The field of political science has developed various definitions of the concept of religious fundamentalism. Its definition is greatly influenced by its application, area of the application, and the role intended to accomplish. In this case, the definition provided is related to the groups’ ideology and objective. First, the definition reacts to the alienation and marginalization of religion. Fundamentalist groups fight to restore the relevance of the church and establish its purpose in society (Fridell 35). They strive to conserve certain religious content, beliefs, traditions, and norms. Their behavioral requirements take the form of the group rather than an
Introduction Globalization is used to measure the performance of many economies. It is greatly determined by the strength of economies in the world. At the same time, globalization helps these economies grow by ensuring that they are sustainable with time (Welfens 168). Weak economies are witnessed in less developed countries as well as the developing ones due to the various economic cycles which include recessions and booms among others. These weak economies are characterized by an elevated rate of unemployment, poverty, and inflation among other macroeconomic issues (Patman 119). These economies are also affected by vices such as corruption which greatly affect them. These issues restrict countries to make investments internationally because they have a limitation of financial resources. Politics plays a very big role as far as the economy is concerned. Weak economies have poor governance or leadership which translates to poor allocation of the few available resources. The politicians in these economies tend to accumulate wealth for themselves and hence formulate policies that are in their favor. Such economies continue to stagnate and sometimes deteriorate. Whether governed by the use of capitalism or socialism people need to be to work hard to make an impact in the economy. The majority of countries experiencing weak economies are governed through the use of capitalism. Capitalism leads to social stratification which makes the poor poorer and the rich richer. There is a lot of exploitation in this economy because unemployment is high. The employers exploit the employees because they are unskilled and because they know so many other people are desperate for the same job. Weak economies have shown that there is a very wide gap between the people who own the means of production and the laborers. This has greatly led to weak labor unions. The implication of the weak labor unions is that the human capital is underpaid and hence the workforce migrates to other countries in search of better pay. Weak economies import labor because they lack expertise in major professions (Leung 115). Main body When an economy is weak, people are afraid to invest because they can easily lose their money. They, therefore, decide to hold liquid cash to take care of their consumption needs. This does not lead to any developments in the economy because the rate of inflation rises. Consequently trading declines internationally due to a decline in the value of the currency (O’Rourke 304). Weak economies have little economic growth and thus slowing the pace of globalization. Weak economies are not able to negotiate their way into trade organizations, which can help them overcome the barriers of trade in the international arena, such as tariffs. Weak economies let globalization down because they do not contribute to matters arising in the globe as they ought to, because they do not have the powers to do so. Weak economies survive on loans from International Monetary Fund and donations from developed countries (Leng 203). Thus, these economies work towards repaying these debts instead of investing in technologies that could enhance
Introduction A hearing aid is an electroacoustic sound-amplifying device for individual use. Its primary purpose is to transform the signal generated by the source of helpful information so that a hard-of-hearing person can perceive this signal with a sufficiently high degree of auditory sensation. The hearing aid amplifies sound signals and changes their dynamic and frequency characteristics by the degree and nature of hearing impairment. Although traditional hearing aids amplify sound, their power makes it difficult for the brain to recognize individual sounds, such as speech or background noise. The New Innovation Oticon More has introduced the world’s first hearing aids that use the intellectual capabilities of a deep neural network to better understand speech with less effort and the ability to remember more. In addition to being the most powerful hearing aid, it also allows hearing all the surrounding speech and other essential sounds and an independently separate speech from noise during listening and spending less effort on it. Today Oticon is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids. The continuous introduction of new unique features into hearing aids has allowed the company to take a worthy place in several market leaders in hearing systems. The company’s philosophy is that when developing new hearing aids, the individual needs and desires of people with poor hearing come first. Oticon. Where It Was Seen For the first time, I faced the problem of hearing loss when I met my current friend, who had been hearing poorly since childhood. He told me about his problem and how difficult it is to find a suitable device that will help to hear at least at a satisfactory level. I began to study this issue in detail and drew attention to the official website of Oticon . This device attracted me with its high-tech and ability to transmit pure sounds. In addition, the company’s patented technology helps the brain work so correctly that it can transform sounds and perceive them more easily. Development Date The company has earned a good reputation in the market of such devices as it exists and has been working on technologies for a very long time. The company’s history began in 1904 and continues successfully to this day, and the latest Oticon More equipment was presented at the exhibition in January 2021. This equipment for hard-of-hearing people came out quite recently but has already managed to earn the recognition of people. The company’s goal is transparent, which can also help customers make a choice in favor of this manufacturer. Assisting people with the desire to make their lives better is the primary goal of the company and the engine of their developments. The Industry Oticon and its devices represent the field of health for people who need it. The latest development will have a significant impact on many companies, as those who develop products for deaf and hard of hearing people will strive to find a worthy candidate for competitors. In addition, there are many companies that se