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The American people are characterized by great cultural diversity. Although the country is diverse in general, there is a growing tendency for groups to homogenize with people like themselves. Joining a particular community that strives to preserve its integrity creates difficulties in acting dialectically with other communities and reconciling alien customs and traditions. The evaluation of the population and demographics in Minneapolis and Saint Paul provides explicit information on existing racial and cultural fragmentation. Following this understanding, it can be revealed that there is great neighborhood diversity causing a number of problems correlated with adaptating to the dominate culture. In particular, minority groups may have problems with maintaining their identity because of a potent impact of governmental policies dictating social and cultural norms. The population of Minneapolis is about 400,000 people; about 65% are Whites, and the remaining 35% are primarily Asians, Hispanics, and African-Americans (Minneapolis City, Minnesota Statistics and Demographics n. p.). Obviously, being in minority is a real challenge for people because it is difficult to preserve customs and traditions when a different culture prevails. Moreover, owing to the fact that the number of ethnic identities residing in this area exceeds the amount of 20, the chance of conflict emergence is increased. Similar percentage is present in Saint Paul where the dominating race is White people (Saint Paul City, Saint Paul Statistics and Demographics n. p.). According to Frazier, people’s desire to express themselves through culture, history, and identity is natural; it seems to be one of the methods to maintain their nationalistic and historical roots. In All Consuming Patriotism , Frazier states, “I want to be real. I think a lot of us do. I feel like an idiot with my tears and shopping cart. I want to participate, to do something – and shopping isn’t it” (41). Interpreting this phrase, the author provides the idea that people are under the influence of government agencies that dictate social and cultural standards through the media apparatus. Such policies prevent people from taking an active part in the fate of the United States. The aforementioned policy of establishing cultural and social norms via the media apparatus imposes similarity. Consequently, problems occur when this type of policy is thrust on people whose cultural and historical background does not coincide with the generally accepted background (Miller 6). The majority of groups are so engrossed in their culture that they often miss the salient traits of other cultures. Emergence of frictions among cultures cause problems with cross-cultural communication in the American society. Therefore, the media’s rhetoric negatively influences the relationship among different ethnic groups within a particular neighborhood. It is natural that people who or
John Locke is generally referred to as be a prominent physician and philosopher. Nevertheless, his contribution to the international economic environment cannot be underestimated. Locke’s “Some Considerations of the Consequences of the Lowering of Interest and the Raising the Value of Money” is one of his principal papers devoted to the analysis of the most actual economic issues of the relevant period (Locke, 1692). In this work, John Locke applies the established mercantilists’ ideas about the economic policy of the government; meanwhile, he transforms them into utterly new and authentic concepts. The paper can be regarded as Locke’s effort to persuade the authorities to give up its plans to lower the set interest from six to four per cents. The date of Locke’s work issue referred to the period when the financial regulating was set based on the key mercantile principals. John Locke assumes that the cost of the hire of money should not be fixed by the legislative system. The tries to illustrate his opinion by the supposition that the price of hire can be considered as a subtype of the general concept of cost; hence, it is to be fixed by the law of nature which fails to pursue the will of particular politicians and parties. Therefore, the author concludes that the adoption of such a law that is targeted at the lowering of interest will not potentially lead to the aimed outcomes. The social reluctance to deprive oneself of the profit will search for the probable means of circumventing the set interest restrictions that, in its turn, is likely to result in the considerable rise of the profit margin’s interest. According to the philosopher, such a rise, will, consequently, prompt the deficit of loan funds and the discriminatory wealth redistribution. Locke expresses a concern that it might likewise do large harm to the general commerce field. One should necessarily note that Locke’s attitude to the issue coincides with the spirit of the relevant period. Even though his ideas corresponded, to a certain extent, to materialists’ commitments, they still possessed a more profound and progressive implication. For this very reason, John Locke is now regarded as the originator of the new approach to the economy; he actively supported such social layers as manufactures, merchants, and plutocracy expressing more sympathy for them than for the old-fashioned money lenders. Contrary to materialists, Locke supposed that land was the basis of profit. His views were shared by numerous economists and received a further development by Dudley North. Meanwhile, his considerations were too sophisticated and theoretic to have an impact on the decision-making process in parliament. John Locke’s economic speculations are of particular interest due to the author’s original perspectives on the nature of money. The philosopher assumes that the principal significance in the field of the economic exchange stands by the relative values. Locke does not believe in the presence of any internal values that could allow one to exchange the set volume of one kind of amenities in
Introduction iCan Bike is one of the programs performed in various places under the patronage of iCan Shine Inc. It is a cooperative and non-profit initiative aimed at delivering safe and active recreation for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. It allows donors and volunteers to combine their efforts in order to deliver a better environment for disabled individuals to feel welcome in. The purpose of this paper is to analyze ways in which the iCan Bike program can assist those in need. Characteristics of the Target Population Individuals with disabilities are a non-homogenous population group that comprises individuals of all races, genders, and age ranges. A major subgroup consists of the elderly, whose disabilities are typically motivated by old age and illnesses that come with it. Other groups include people who were disabled by trauma, hereditary ailments, and mentally challenged individuals (Rothman, 23). They are disabled influence human health in a negative way. Aside from the loss of mobility, which typically accompanies the disability, other effects include social isolation and psychological problems such as low self-esteem and depression (Rothman, 24). Without a social network to rely upon, disabled people are often forced to deal with these problems on their own, which further exacerbates the issue. Lastly, disabled people face economic problems associated with disabilities and treatment costs. How can iCan Bike Help? iCan Bike is a unique program in that it addresses all four problems typically faced by disabled individuals. A weeklong training regimen would enable them to pick up biking, which would not only improve their transportation but also provide a physical stimulus to the body (“iCan Bike Hosts”). Interaction at the camp between them and the volunteers as well as each other would improve their social skills and give plenty of opportunities to make friends. The choice of location and pleasant imagery of nature and wildlife would contribute to overall mental stability and health. Lastly, iCan Bike’s donors and social sponsorship would help improve the group’s financial stability, as they would be getting these services free (“iCan Bike Hosts”). Personal Reflection I think iCan Bike is a very good initiative that targets a vulnerable population with a plethora of special needs and relies on the community in order to deliver the results. Participation does not require more than 75 minutes a day in order to ensure that disabled people follow their training safely and without incidents. Donations would enable children to participate in the program as well, as that money will be spent on providing the necessary equipment as well as nourishment, and all the necessitie
Importance of Research “I proudly announce I’m gay” (Mackey par. 1). NBA player like Jason Collins and Latvian foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics admitted to being gay and continued with their career. ‘Openly gay’ is a concept that has evolved recently even in professions that are predominantly follow conservative sexual ethics. An upsurge in the queer activism from New York, Taipei, to Sydney shows the rise in the awareness and openness with which people are opening up to accepting their sexuality. More and more people are openly talking about their sexuality and do not feel constrained by social concerns to reveal their sexual preferences. As same sex marriages are being accepted in many countries worldwide, and in 27 states in the US, the question that logically emerges is what is the next step for gay activism. Preliminary research findings demonstrate that gay activism has become rampant in many parts of the world, changing the mindset of the masses considerably. However, there is little known evidence to support the social acceptance and adjustment of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transvestite (LGBT) community. However, the older generation of gay men and women are not comfortable with the younger generation’s acceptance of their self-identity and revealing their sexual orientation to the world. Thus, there emerges a difference among younger and older generation of LGBTs. Identifying with the gay movement helps in creating a social identity for the LGBT community. According to the self-determination theory, individuals are motivated when they associate with a group (Ryan and Deci 68). In other words, when the degree of relatedness is high it leads to higher degree of motivation and self-being. Queer activism helped the LGBT community to identify with a sub-culture that helped to shape a different identity through self-determination. The essential question that is aimed to be answered in the research is how gay activism has helped shape LGBT identity and developed a community amongst themselves. Prior research has concentrated on understanding how the gay community connects with one another to form a unified gay identity; however, little credit has been given to the emergence of queer activism that has helped the community to open up to the world. The social movement is supposed to generate a shared community that identifies with the social coercion and stereotyping and hence forms solidarity of its own (Epstein 137). Thus, the question that evidently arises is if the queer activism around the globe is helpful to shape the LGBT community’s lifestyle and choices. Does this mean that the LGBT community around the globe can finally be a part of the society without any stigma or fear? Does it imply that the increased tolerance towards homosexuality shown in most European nations will help to shape the soci
Women entrepreneurs across the world are faced with the challenge of accessing sufficient capital for business startups and maintaining businesses. This is a significant drawback for economic development in the 21st century. Within the UAE context, women are empowered by new internal policies that aim to make women achieve financial independence as much as that of men both at the workplace and in entrepreneurship. About 54% of all graduates within the UAE are females. An increasing number of female college graduates are furthering their careers and developing their own or family business establishments. In every ten business startups, only three are started by women. The low number of female entrepreneurs is caused by the culture that requires women to seek permission from husbands to establish and run businesses. It is also caused by a lack of sufficient government support and weak links among potential women entrepreneurs. The proposed project will identify and analyze the difficulties encountered by women about entrepreneurship within the UAE. The review period will be from 10 years back to now. This period is chosen because cultural factors started to negatively impact women in business about ten years ago. A retrospective study will help assess the problems and determine whether they are still hindering women from succeeding in business. Through a thorough analysis of the issues faced by female entrepreneurship, important recommendations would be made so that the government can put in place relevant structures to help women start successful businesses in the future. Education and empowerment have been cited as key to promoting the economic growth of women. For example, women entre
Unsolicited Letter of Recommendation The issue of banning or allowing smoking in public places and institutions has been a matter of lasting discussions and arguments. A primary goal of this intervention is compliance with demands to improve the health and well-being of the society. Educational institutions are among the stakeholders interested in banning tobacco use and smoking on their campuses. South Illinois University has been a pioneer in introducing smoke-free policies. Its campus was one of the first to be announced tobacco-free with only some locations for smokers. At present, SIU is going to ban smoking on every object of its property. Although few people can doubt the necessity and appropriateness of this intervention, the smoking ban provokes big debates involving both smokers who consider their rights violated and non-smokers who desire to breathe smoke-free air. The purpose of this letter is to assess the possible benefits of the plan and provide an analysis of the costs and consequences of the smoking ban introduction. The benefits of smoking ban implementation are evident. First of all, it addresses the concern of public health. Since not many people are conscious enough to give up smoking, the official ban can stimulate their decision to get rid of this bad habit. Also, it would satisfy the demands of non-smoking people who are the victims of passive smoking at present. It is known that secondhand smoke can have more negative health consequences than smoking itself. Secondly, the ban on smoking is going to reduce the amount of litter dropped by student
Introduction Technology continues to play a pivotal part in the modern business world. Technological advancement steadily continues to become an integral part of the operations any company. Companies continue to adopt new technologies in enhancing their performance. The impacts of these technological adoptions, however, continue to be felt in numerous aspects of the company. The impacts form an internal and external influence to the business of the company. It becomes necessary to analyze the internal and external impacts of any technological adaptation in order to provide room for improvement. This analysis can also enable informed decision making by the board of a company. The Organization The coca-cola company is a multinational company supplying soft drink across globally. The company’s headquarters lie in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America. Over the years, the company continues to create leadership in the manufacturing of non-alcoholic beverages globally. Though it began in 1886 with a single brand of soft drink, that situation has changed over the years. The company run over 500 globally recognized brands across the world. The company has effectively utilized franchise marketing, across the globe, to reach out to its customers in rural settings within third world countries (Dent, 2011). As a global leader within the industry, it employs the use of various technologies for maximizing sales across the world. Listing of the company in the New York stock exchange means that it operates as a limited liability company. The company defines its mission as striving to refresh the world. This, the company seeks to achieve through creating value and making a difference. The company continues to live up to its mission globally. The number of servings delivered daily is estimated at 1.7 billion across over 200 countries. The company utilizes franchised distribution for the distribution of its products worldwide. The company has employed this structure of distributing since 1889. The distributors get an allocation of the territory where they supply coca-cola products. This structure continues to ease the distribution burden on the company as the subcontracted organizations manage the distribution logistics. The company only distributes its products up to the bottlers’ level. The rest of the distribution channel is left to subcontracted companies and individuals. The company contains numerous subsidiaries running the operations of coca-cola in various countries. The chairman of the company also acts at the chief executive for the company. The headquarters of the company are in Atlanta. All the company operations run from that central place. The rest of the services are controlled through subsidiaries of coca-cola. Many of these subsid
Madeline Usher is quite a mysterious character in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”. We know her as a sick girl in the story. Her personality seems perplexing because she appears only three times: toward the middle of the story she passes “through a remote portion of the apartment”; some days after her supposed death she is seen in her coffin, with “the mockery of a faint blush upon the bosom and the face, and that suspiciously lingering smile upon the lip which is so terrible in death”; in the final paragraph but one she reappears to die again, falling “heavily inward upon the person of her brother.” It is revealed in the story that her brother Roderick is not merely a sibling but a twin. Inside the Usher house, the unnamed narrator encounters the Usher twins, Roderick and Madeline, whose complexions are cadaverous and who both suffer from “excessive nervous agitation”. Roderick’s condition is worsened by the fact that his sister appears to be dying slowly of an unknown disease. After Madeline died, Roderick appears even more distracted and disconnected; he loses all interest in his artistic endeavors and spends his waking hours wandering through the mansion aimlessly. On a particularly stormy night, the narrator tries to alleviate Roderick’s condition by reading to him. The story is interrupted by Madeline’s sudden appearance, as Roderick announces, “We have put her living in the tomb!” When analyzed carefully, readers could delineate that Roderick and Madeline are not separate individuals, but they are one. Roderick represents the “mental” senses and Madeline represents the “physical” senses. This is why Roderick is extremely affected when Madeline is debilitated physically by her illness. Roderick cannot concentrate on his endeavors and suffers greatly after her death. In the end, his Roderick falls into madness precipitated by his guilt over the premature burial of his sister Madeline, and equally as significant, his refusal to aid in releasing her, despite his knowledge of her struggles within the coffin. Works Cited Poe, Edgar Allan. “The Fall of the House of Usher”.
Executive Summary 7-Eleven is a subsidiary of ‘Seven & I Holdings Co.’ of Japan, founded in 1927, is an international chain of convenience and supply stores and has been operating under the banner of 7-eleven ever since 1946. 7-Eleven, Inc. also once popularly known as ‘The Southland Corporation’ till April 1999 is indisputably the largest international corporation, operating, franchising, and licensing the 7-Eleven stores, with over 18,200 stores in 18 nations, primarily under the 7-Eleven banner. Approximately, 2,200 of the outlets proffer self-service for gasoline, mostly sold under the ‘Citgo’ brand of the ‘Citgo Petroleum Corporation’. The company operates 5,560 7-Eleven stores in 30 states of America and five provinces of Canada. The largest area licensee of the 7-Eleven Corporation is the ‘Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.’, which manages 7,605 stores of 7-Eleven in Japan along with 48 stores in Hawaii. Additional chief international regions are Taiwan which has 1,908 stores, Thailand encompassing 1,105 stores, China comprising of 398 stores, Australia consisting of 177 stores, South Korea with 171 stores, Malaysia containing 151 stores, and the Philippines encircling 149 7-Eleven stores. The 7-Eleven, Inc. corporation is 65 percent share is owned by ‘IYG’ Holding Company, which is consecutively cooperatively owned by ‘Ito-Yokado Co., Ltd.’ and ‘Seven Eleven Japan’. ‘Seven Eleven Japan’ has a 50.3 percent share in Ito-Yokado, an important Japanese retailer. In the year 1991, Ito-Yokado, a subsidy of the Japanese Supermarket chain, now known as ‘7-Eleven Japan’ acquired a majority holding of the Southland Corporation, and ultimately renamed it as ‘7-Eleven, Inc’ in the year 1999. The company has never looked back since then, and has made rapid and incessant progress in the business world. Birthday of 7-Eleven July 11 (7/11) is the official birthday of the 7-Eleven® convenience store chain. The Slogan of the 7-Eleven Corporation is “Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven”. Ever since March 2007, the united corporation of 7-eleven, has been recognized as the biggest chain store in every category, even exceeding the mighty McDonald’s, by one thousand stores (www.7-Eleven world’s largest chain store.com). 7-Eleven when a Southland Ice Company employee started selling convenience items outside the company, at an improvised storefront. The name 7-Eleven has been in use since 1946. Originated in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven manages franchises and licenses of over 7,500 7-Eleven® stores in North America whereas its global network, includes the management of franchises or licenses exceeding 33,700 stores in 18 countries and American regions giving it a strong foothold in the eighteen countries, and its principal markets are Japan, (encompassing 11,704 store, which amounts to a third of its stores) America, (the second largest market with 6,031 stores) Taiwan, (which has 4,511 stores) and Thailand (with 3,912 stores). It has been constantly graded in ‘Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 , and was graded at the number one fran