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In the early years of the XX century, when the world was pretty fed up with paying the homage to the Victorian era and was yet not quite sure what exactly can replace the sweet and innocent years of the Charles Dickens epoch and his oeuvre, the advent of Modernism literally changed everything. The entire world seemed to be seized by the gold rush – or, to be more precise, the rush for new and unique means of self-expression in art and literature. A truly Golden Age of British poetry and its complete rebirth, the Modernist movement in the British poetry offered a number of provocative questions to solve. However, it would be a mistake to think that the entire nature of the Modern poetry was aimed solely at destruction of the existing principles and mocking the downtrodden morals. Though the intent was rather aggressive and had a lot to deal with the World War I, which made the entire world shudder and, therefore, set the whole generation into a very specific mood for the rest of their lives, making them feel the world around them collapsing, the Movement had quite noble aims: “Collectively, they were said to represent English poetry and even the contemporary English soul” (Perkins, 1987, 419). When speaking of Modern Movement, one will necessarily recall the Post-Modern one as well. However, there is a considerable gap between the two. Indeed, if considering the two a bit closer, one can see distinctly that, while Post-Modern poets were trying to find new means of expressing their feelings about the changes in the society, the Modern poets, especially Dadaists, considered the existing reality the lowest common denominator of life and, therefore, deliberately chose the most grotesque and unappealing means to depict the despised and nonsensical universe (Cook, 2008). There can be no possible doubt that the World War I had huge impact on people’s perception of the world and, therefore, on the development of Modernism. One of the cruelest experiences in the history of the humankind, the bloodbath of the WWI added to the misanthropic vision of the Modernist world. Seeing their own inability to act as basic human beings, people were completely desperate and disgusted, which Modernist poetry reflected. However, the world of Modernists did not collapse at once – on the contrary, the process of rotting was quite time-taking, which allowed to feel the essence of human vulgarity. Thus, the loss of hope was the first stage of the Modernist Movement. Then came the loss of faith. Observing incredible cruelty, people were unable to understand how God can allow such awful things to happen, which finally led to the conclusion that there was no God. Forced to be Atheists, Modernist poets had literally nothing to lose. Nevertheless, it was not only the World War that had a great impact on the Modern poetry. Along with the rest of the factors, the rapid
Introduction Gender roles as well as stereotypes about them have been examined in many works of literature or sociological studies. This paper will compare and contrast Judy Brady’s essay Why I Want a Wife with the essay Stay-at-Home Dads by Glenn Sacks. Both authors examine traditional social expectations that are set for men and women. Yet, there are some distinctions Judy Brady believes that women are often viewed as unpaid house servants who have to take care of husbands’ needs, whereas Glenn Sacks argues that gender roles begin to transform and that now men can also dedicate themselves to housework or upbringing of a child; however, such behavior may not be fully understood by others. Based on these essays, one can advance a thesis that gender stereotypes are still prevalent in modern society and that every person who tries to challenge them, will be regarded as deviant by others. Brief Explanation of Why I Want a Wife In her work, Judy Brady enumerates the duties of a wife from a husband’s point of view. She speaks about those things that a woman is allegedly supposed to do, for instance, she ought to “keep clothes clean, ironed, mended” or “take care of children” (Brady, 275). The thing is that she must not ask for anything in return. The author portrays a grotesque male stereotype about women according to which wives are almost held in servitude by their husbands. She concludes her essay by asking a rhetorical question, “My God, who wouldn’t want a wife?” (Brady, 275). Brief Explanation of Stay-at-Home Dads In his turn, Glenn Sacks also acknowledges that men often expect their wives to be caregivers; yet, he also points out that modern women have become more self-sufficient at least from a financial point of view and that they can become breadwinners in the family (Sacks, 277). The main argument that the author expresses is that some men might be willing to stay-at-home parents, but such behavior may not be tolerated by other males. Overall, judging from his essay, one can say that gender roles gradually become less marked or delineated. First comparative point There are some important similarities and distinctions in these two texts. First of all, both authors agree with the idea that some strictly defined expectations are set for both sexes. These expectations are closely related to such aspects of family life as breadwinning, housework, child care, and so forth. Yet, Judy Brady believes that men are quite content with such gender expectations, whereas Glenn Sacks shows that some husbands can help their w
Plan for enterprise risk management Organisation current risk management policies, procedures, and processes In a business environment, sustainability is affected by the forces in the market, decision science, business structure, and real financial management both in short and long term (Horine, 2012). In the quest for competitive advantage, the Hun Chinese Restaurant has opted for specialization in Chinese meals besides offering a variety of menus. The company has a risk monitoring and oversight system which tracks the market dynamics within the Birmingham market. Also, the restaurant has a policy for tracking the market trends against the activities of its competitors. These processes have the strengths of ensuring the sustainability of the business since they operate within the business operations strategies. However, the current risk mitigation system lacks an integrated structure to absorb company goals and those that favour business in Birmingham city. Scope for the risk management process The scope of this risk management plan for the Hun Chinese Restaurant will revolve around examining the market trends to know where the market gap is for capitalization. Besides, the risk plan will provide the necessary information that will clearly show possibilities of success and what needs to be done to achieve this success (Horine, 2012). By identifying the trends within the immediate environment, the restaurant will be able to set the risk management procedures and aspects right. The study will enable the Chinese restaurant to focus on the aspects that have been neglected by the other restaurants in terms of disaster preparedness and security of the business. This is because the Birmingham city is prone to fires. Vandalism may also occur, especially given the rising unemployment rates in the city. Impacts of the following on risk management Political en
Introduction As it is known, active exercises help to improve not only a physical but also mental state, helping to better focus on goals and achieve high brain efficiency. In the article “The Time Course Effect of Moderate Intensity Exercise on Response Execution and Response Inhibition” written by Joyce, Graydon, McMorris, and Davranche (2009), the authors seek to find a relationship between how quickly tasks are performed if a person is actively engaged in sports. The researchers want to determine the relationship between speed of response and specific work and identify how often a person should do physical exercises. The stated objective is achieved by testing a group of volunteers in the laboratory and evaluating the results demonstrated by them and comparing the indicators obtained. Summary of the Research Article The authors in their work sought to trace the relationship between the cognitive functions of the human brain and how specifically physical activity influences them (Joyce et al., 2009). The primary goal of the scientists was to determine how the quality of work with particular and limited time changes if people are given a specific task and asked to perform a series of physical exercises. It was assumed that there would be a difference in indicators if a person did that job without preliminary preparation and practicing sports. As a target group, university students were tested whose average age was twenty-three. These people had not previously participated in such experiments; none of them suffered from neurological or other dangerous diseases. The study was conducted in several stages, and participants underwent specific tests every day at the same time in order to reduce the risk of changes caused by different time of the day and brain activity. Primary Hypothesis The primary hypothesis put forward by the authors of the study was the following: a particular set of physical exercises that are performed in parallel with using cognitive functions of the brain allows better coping with all the tasks and speeds up the decision process (Joyce et al., 2009). As critical objectives, it was decided to use stop-signal tests. It was planned that the participants of the two groups would show different results during the two main sections when the experiment was conducted. Methodology of the Experiment For the study, the authors used a practical approach to solve specific tasks (Joyce et al., 2009). As a method of analysis, a mixed research was taken as a basis since not only questions and oral tests were applied during the work but also the number of participants was evaluated. The results obtained were calculated according to the volume of members and their indicators. The data were analyzed and, based on available results, it was suggested that complicated physical load could affect the properties of
“I Refuse to Listen to Any More of Your Lies” This statement indicates that the individual is hesitant to listen to what the other person has to say. The addresser appears stressed and hurt by what seems to be a history of manipulations, leading to distrust between the two persons. The outcome of their past interaction warrants the speaker to cease getting any advice or directions from the fellow. “You Are a Pig-Headed, Boorish Jerk” The speechmaker comments on his or her fellow, who possesses an abusive character. The addresser uses the phrase pig-headed boorish jerk, which means obstinate, stubborn, unaccommodating, and an ill-mannered individual who does not consider the opinion of their fellows. “I’m Tired of Trying to Explain This to You” This statement shows that the speaker is infuriated by his or her inability to convince the other person. The efforts to explain his or her perspective to the fellow do not yield any positive outcome. On the contrary, the addresser is unable to change the prevailing opinions despite using data, logic, and explanation. “You’re Dreaming. I Won’t Agree to That Price” This statement shows a conflicting idea regarding the price of a particular commodity or service. The speaker believes that the quoted price is too high and reveals it is an unrealistic quote. Essentially, the addresser indicates his or her absolute decision for non-payment of the charged rate. “I Hate This Job and I Hate the People Who Work Here” The statement reveals that the communicator is frustrated with his or her job and other employees and management. The addresser seems troubled by the workplace culture or may have experienced unethical behaviors among fellows. Consequently, he or she finds nothing interesting at the place of work. “Ethically, You Don’t Have a Leg to Stand on” This statement indicates a breakthrough in an issue, which has been of great concern to the parties. However, the proposed solution results in an ethical dilemma, which means the parties must compromise some ideals. The speaker scolds the idea and suggests that he or she is not ready to make such a deci
Every organization and institution keeps an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to regulate access and utilization of its resources. An AUP is basically a list of DOs and DON’Ts reflecting on the organization’s requirements on resource use, storage, access, and sharing. Brown University is one of the top research universities located in Rhode Island. Being a leader in research, the University provides various study resources to its students, including access to library computers and email. This essay analyzes Brown University’s Department of Computing and Information services acceptable use policy. Brown University’s AUP is geared towards preserving university resources, preventing data loss through malware and unauthorized access, facilitating access to University’s resources to all students, and ensuring confidentiality. It contains rules that guide data integrity and minimize liability. The goal is not only to protect the institution’s assets but also to protect user’s from risks associated with the use of such resources. The University’s AUP is clear and easy to follow, facilitating students’ adherence to its tenets. The AUP is divided into several sections such as authorized use, equal resources’ share, personal rights and privacy, user compliance, and other inappropriate activities. The AUP enforces confidentiality by stating that when using another person’s computer, one must ensure to log out of every site and verify that their email and passwords were not saved in that device (Brown University, 2021). It holds that users shall not give out their passwords asking someone to check their email or tray to access another person’s email. When investigating potential misuse of an institution’s resources, permission must be granted by the appropriate office allowing a supervisor to log into specific computers and check stored information. Integrity and availability are enforced through the fair use policy and laws’ adherence. To ensure integrity is preserved, Brown University’s AUP prohibits users from illegally reproducing copyrighted material and sharing it with others. Students must ensure that they carefully attribute the sources of information and do not store, use or distribute any material that could create a hostile work environment. In terms of availability, the AUP promotes equal sharing of university library resources and holds that the assets should not be used for personal gains outside the University, such as online shopping or campaigning. Further information integrity is preserved through the AUP’s tenet on malware control. According to the University’s AUP, users are required to carefully read
Overview Correctional facilities are places characterized by pronounced levels of cultural diversity. In these facilities, individuals from various parts of the country are forcibly detained due to a range of wrongdoings that they commit. The cultural diversity that stems from the interactions among the inmates and their wardens generates a number of challenges. It is important to explain that the judicial systems do not scrutinize the lifestyles, religious inclinations, and ideologies of individuals when detaining them after they perpetrate a crime. As such, the culture evident among inmates reflects the diversity in the society. Notably, culture is in effect what dictates the behavior of individuals as they undertake their daily engagements and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, the power of culture is also practical in correctional facilities where inmates encounter challenges orchestrated by diversity. The purpose of this assignment is to examine cultural diversity in correctional facilities where I work and discuss the challenges that diversity presents in these facilities. Relationship between Diversity in Correctional Facilities and Correctional Education Correctional education focuses on improving the skills held by inmates in detention centers (Reed, 2015). Imperatively, correctional education instills expertise so that after their release, the individuals lead productive lives and integrate successfully with others in the society. Griera and Clot-Garrell (2015) assert that just like any society, incarceration facilities are complete societies with diversities evidenced by detained individuals. The relationship between diversity in detention centers and my area of specialty, which is correctional education, stems from the fact that in the course of undertaking my duties I interact with inmates who have diverse cultures. In some cases, the cultures that they present may conflict with those that I hold but because of the training that I have, I appreciate their diversities and instill positive values in them. According to Forehand and Kotchick (2016), all societies have diverse lifestyles and cultures that dictate their livelihoods. As such, detention facilities have their own set of cultures that determine the life of inmates before, during their time in the facilities, and after their release. Ev
Introduction The concept of feedback control facilitated great waves of technological and scientific advancements in the last century. It led to innovations, which had significant impacts on technology during the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Electronics, the Age of Aviation, Industrial Revolution, and the Space Age. In this regard, this paper will discuss the technological innovations that were based on feedback control systems. The Escapement The invention of the mechanical clock towards the end of the 13 th century led to a remarkable accuracy and reliability in the measurement of time. Every mechanical clock had a regulator, which controlled its operations. One of the earliest regulators to be used in mechanical clocks was referred to as the verge-and-foliot escapement. The escapement, which had been invented by 1283, had two components, namely the verge and the foliot. The former consisted of an escape wheel, which was rotated by weights. It also had a pair of pallets that were fitted on a revolving shaft. The two components of the verge made periodic contacts as they rotated. The periodic contacts between the escape wheel and the pallet provided a feedback mechanism, which regulated the clock’s speed. The escapement was an important improvement since it measured time in terms of the period of contact between the two components of the verge. This technique was better than measuring time through an incessant flow of water or wax. Reading the clock involved counting the contacts between the escape wheel and the pallets, which was a digital process. Christian Huygens improved the verge-and-foliot escapement in 1657. This involved substituting the oscillations of a pendulum for the dynamics of the verge-and-foliot system, which led to the development of the earliest pendulum clock. The use of a pendulum reduced reliance on contact to measure time. However, its application was negatively affected by the circular errors that occurred due to the long distance covered by the pendulum as it oscillated. Consequently, Robert Hooke and William Clement developed the anchor escapement, which eliminated the circular error by reducing the amplitude of the pendulum. John Harrison improved the anchor escapement by making wooden clocks, which had high accuracy and
Quick wash test A cotton fabric’s shrinkage abilities need to be tested in order to determine its quality. This is done through the Quick wash machine in accelerated wash. What happens in this process is that four specimens are prepared; they are required to have different lengths and widths. They are then placed in cylinders within the machine alongside a dummy sample in the fifth cylinder. The samples are then covered by benchmarks on all four corners of the sample. These fabrics are agitated for 45 seconds then rinsed and dried for 240 seconds. Rinsing is done three times in every cycle with only 3 liters of water. The length and widths of samples are taken after the wash and percentages determined through a computer to see shrinkage rates. Breaking force and elongation of textile fabrics test Fabrics are also taken through the breaking force and elongation of textile fabrics test. The machine that carries this out is prepared for either of these tests by changing load cells. Besides the latter two tests, it can also do the bursting strength test as well as individual fiber tests. In the strip strength tests, samples are cut into 1&1/2 by 6 inch dimensions and then their yarns are unraveled. They are then clamped and then subjected to intense force until they reach their breaking point- this is applicable for woven fabrics. Grab tests on the other hand are done through the same procedure but with different clamps. These are useful in determining fabric’s effective strengths. Random tumble pilling tester Another important test is called the random tumble pilling test. Its aim is to determine the extent to which pilling occurs in a fabric. Here pilling refers to formation of small balls on the surface of material from the same fiber of the material. In essence this test involves rubbing the material until the pills are formed. Samples of 4.13 square inches are cut and placed into a test machine containing cork lining inside. These samples are then stuck onto the inside of machine and left to dry and then subjected to air entering at 2-3 psi of pressure. The latter process goes on for a period of thirty minutes and the fabric is taken for evaluation through photographic standards ranging from ‘very severe piling’ to ‘no pills’ represented by 1 and 5 respectively. Tearing strength elemendorf test Another test is known as the tearing strength elemendorf method which is designed to determine the tearing force of a piece of fabric from a pendulum. One must first prepare 2½ by 4 Inch samples that are arranged parallel to yarns. Pendulums ranging from 200 to 6,800 cN are then dropped onto the pieces that already have an existing cut. The cut is made through a knife lever. Care must be taken to ensure that weights chosen can fully expand the slit. Checks are made to see how far the tear went from its original slit through inch measurements. Percentages are then calculated and results recorded on a computer. Bursting strength test The bursting strengt