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Introduction One of the peculiarities of post-industrial living is the fact that, as time goes on; the ongoing socio-cultural discourses in Western countries become increasingly affiliated with the practices of polygamy, polyandry and polyamory. In its turn, this causes many Western social sciences to come up with the idea that this is being indicative of the concept of monogamy growing discursively outdated, “A key reason for the opposition to polyamory is, somewhat paradoxically, the pervasive or potential failure of monogamy” (Emens 5). Nevertheless, this point of view cannot be regarded as such that represents an undeniable truth-value. The reason why the overwhelming majority of people on this Earth prefer to pursue monogamous marital relations is that biologically speaking, they are nothing but primates (Kimball 125). And, as biologists are being well aware, monogamy (pair-mating) is the dialectically predetermined form of inter-gender relationships among primates – pure and simple (Kanazawa & Still 26). What it means is that, despite the pretentious sophisticate sounding of such terms as polygamy, polyandry and polyamory, these terms are essentially mind-constructs that have very little to do with the actual ways of nature. In my paper, I will aim to explore the validity of this thesis at length. Analytical part Before we proceed further with discussing the discursive relevance of polygamy, polyandry and polyamory, we will need to reveal what accounts for the conceptual fallaciousness of monogamy’s classical definitions. After all, it does not represent much of a secret that the overwhelming majority of monogamy’s supporters tend to refer to this practice as the societal legalization of love. For example, according to Girgis, George and Anderson, “Monogamous marriage is the union of two people (whether of the same sex or of opposite sexes) who commit to romantically loving and caring for each other and to sharing the burdens and benefits of domestic life” (246). Therefore, formally speaking, the line of argumentation, deployed by monogamy’s critics, does make a perfectly logical sense – there are simply no good reasons to believe that one can only go about pursuing a loving relationship with the representative of the opposite sex (or same-sex) solely within the framework of monogamous marriage. Moreover, there are also no objective reasons to believe that the monogamous marital relationship presupposes its participants’ sexual loyalty towards each other, “The National Health and Social Life Survey, released in 1994, claims that approximately twenty percent of married women and thirty-five percent of married men have had adulterous sex, and there is reason to think that levels of adultery among those studied are even higher” (Emens 18). Thus, when accessed from a sociological perspective, the fact that monogamy is being socially enforced does appear to be of an essentially phenomenological nature. Nevertheless, once we assess monogamy’s di
Introduction Social policy is regarded as a science primarily concerned with how the society responds to social needs of its members and also how the members struggle to provide an atmosphere favorable for others. Social policy touches on matters concerning health care systems, inequality and even criminal justice and how challenges that come with addressing these issues can be resolved. In the health care and nursing area, there exist many challenges worldwide that to a vast extent have contributed to poor or no services to the vulnerable in the society. This paper explores on how morbidly obese people may be refused admission to facilities without bariatric equipment. Issue in the Nursing Literature A vivid example is the issue of morbid obesity in the United States. Morbid obesity is a severe health problem that is characterized by interference of basic mortar functions such as walking. There is a greater chance for morbidly obese patients to acquire other illnesses such as osteoarthritis, reflux disease, sleep apnea and even cancer. It is often diagnosed through examination of the body mass index of a suspected patient. The body mass index, denoted by the acronym BMI, is realized by determining the ratio of a patient’s height to that of their weight. If it exceeds 35 BMI then the patient is likely to be morbidly obese, but when it is about 25 or less, one is considered free from obesity (Haslam & James, 2005). Usually, obesity originates from medical conditions like Cushing’s disease, hypothalamic lesions, hypothyroidism or other respiratory conditions. Currently, obese patients are undergoing tough times due to controversial health care policies and decisions. Sadly, noticeable increase in the number of obese patients and bariatric admissions to health care centers is a worrying trend. While some would argue that morbidly obese patients should not be given access to treatment services without bariatric facilities, it remains a major challenge to the healthcare sector if that school of thought is to dominate. This would be against the principle and the ethics of providing health care services to all no matter what the background or condition of a patient is. When the moment restrictions are placed on morbidly obese individuals barring them from being freely admitted to certain facilities without bariatric equipment, then it is termed as an infringement of the rights o
I rent clothes quite often, especially when it comes to any events, including birthday parties or weddings. First of all, it saves money. Douglas (2019) notes that renting a thing is much cheaper than buying it. It is especially true of evening dresses, which are rarely worn and have a relatively high cost. Moreover, in the salon, I can rent a branded clothing from the latest collection, which I cannot afford to buy. Equally important is the issue of saving space in the closet. Having rented an outfit, you don’t have to think about what to do with ten different dresses worn for girlfriends weddings or family dinners, because, as a rule, it is a pity to throw them away, and the second occasion to put them on is infrequent. Clothing rental services are gaining popularity globally, the main drivers of which are economy and reasonable consumption. According to Conlon (2020), prices for some luxury brands such as LV are growing by almost 20% per year. Many, even wealthy, people consider it inappropriate to spend money on such new items. Furthermore, many people today realize that by extending the life of things, they are contributing to the protection of nature. Conlon (2020) asserts that many retailers have already recognized the threat posed by sharing and have announced plans to introduce recyclable items into their businesses next year – either renting, or signing up, or exchanging, or accepting used items for recycling. The American group Urban Outfitters, which operates the Urban Outfitters, Anthropology, and Free People brands, decided to launch the Nuuly platform, which works on a monthly subscription model for $ 88. Subscribers receive a monthly parcel containing six pieces of clothing, with a total market value of about $ 800. According to Our story. (n.d.), the goal is to allow the customer to update their wardrobe without accumulating clothes in their wardrobes regularly. However, if the customer likes the item, it can be redeemed. Available brands include Reebok, Levi’s, Citizens of Humanity, Anna Sui, Fila, Wrangler.
Anger is an emotion that comes naturally to every human being. It is an innate feature that varies in its occurrence, ranging from mild to extreme levels. An interesting feature of anger is that it has both positive and negative potential. The positive part involves psychologically influencing self-improvement while the negative part results in the harm of an individual or others. Anger as a concept can be examined from different perspectives, which are the cognitive, environmental and psychological (Gates, Fitzwater, and Succop 779). On the other hand, stress is viewed as a contributing factor to the occurrence of anger. Just like anger, stress has two implications that are either positive or negative. The positive side yields some healthy stress, which makes a person productive as opposed to the unhealthy stress that makes a person angry (DeLisi and Conis 31). Aggression is perceived to be detrimental to oneself as well as to others. Various types of aggression have been documented, but the most common are proactive and reactive. The intentions of the aggressor and the nature of the aggression offer the description of that form of aggression. The basic idea is that aggression is a form of expressing anger and stress (Gunn and Taylor 54) The interaction of the three concepts can influence people into making inappropriate actions during social interactions. This can be the reason that informs the actions of violent offenders. Violence as a phenomenon takes different forms that vary depending on the causes and the reasons leading to the maintenance of such behavior. Most of the violent offenders point out anger and stress as the reasons for entering into fights, involvement in gang activity and robbery (Ware, Cieplucha, and Matsuo 3) Relationship between anger, stress and aggression Studies have shown that there is a considerable correlation between anger, stress and aggression. The nature of this relationship is that the first two concepts can explain a majority of aggressive and violent behavior (DeLisi and Conis 47). Thus, understanding the relationship between anger, stress and aggression is important to the practitioners involved in the treatment of violent offenders (Townsend 12). An important aspect that arises when analyzing this relationship is impulsivity in individuals. This occurs when a person under stress and full of anger fails to apply the required control to resist the harmful behavior(Gunn and Taylor 63). The concept of impulsivity develops because of anger and aggression. Impulsivity is a manifestation of the occurrence of anger, stress and aggression in an i
Organization Description Dubai Islamic Bank is the organization that implements quality improvement strategies successfully and strives to enhance performance indicators ( Our role in tomorrow 2019). According to its goals, the leaders are interested in making this company the most progressive and efficient financial institution not only in the UAE but also throughout the world ( Our role in tomorrow 2019). Relevant development steps are taken, and innovative practices are maintained. Strategies and Frameworks According to Hassan, Brodmann, and Rayfield (2017, p. 16), Dubai Islamic Bank “utilizes guidelines for risk management and corporate governance”. Also, the organization maintains a customer loyalty program by issuing appropriate consumer cards ( Dubai Islamic Bank rewards consumer card 2019). In addition, the company seeks to establish a sustainable corporate social responsibility policy, which proves the success of the corporation (Hassan, Brodmann & Rayfield 2017). Organization’s Achievements According to the review of the organization’s activities, its current success is logical since its practices and operations may be applied not only within the UAE but also in non-Muslim communities (Ahmed 2016). Ahmed (2016) also states that during the founding of the banks mechanism, its market share has grown significantly. Finally, the organization is trusted by customers, thereby enhancing its future success. Reference List Ahmed, I 2016, ‘Aspirations of an Islamic bank: an exploration from stakeholders’ perspective’, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management , vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 24-45.
Introduction Looker is a psychological debut novel by Laura Sims, in which she describes how a woman gradually and inevitably loses her mind due to her fixation on a successful and attractive actress. The protagonist observes the actress’s life, imagining their meetings and dialogues. Her object of obsession is “a kind of paragon of femininity”, and her appearance is adorable (Schama). This attraction is tangible and manifests itself in the actress’s lifestyle, brownstone, husband, child, and even in “overpriced toys, clothes, and food” (Sims 16). The conflict arises when the narrator starts contrasting the life of the actress with her own. The purpose of this essay is to explore the theme of beauty in its various manifestations in the actress’s life as opposed to the emptiness, bad character, loneliness, and mental disorder of the narrator. Beauty vs. Emptiness The first contraposition to harmony is emptiness or the absence of the possibility to fulfill certain wishes. As Bunn points out, “bodily beauty… is something which does, and which moves, as much as something which is”, meaning that physical appeal requires being active and full (36). The actress has well-bred children and a handsome husband, an exciting job, and much attention. All these aspects of the narrator’s life are incomplete. Moreover, the emptiness in her life is depicted literally: the narrator is severely concerned not to miss any giveaways the actress leaves on the sidewalk near her house. When she collects one of the discarded belongings, she feels happy for the first time in many days. There is not enough space in her home for the “trash,” but she is ready to store it in “the baby room,” to make it less empty (Sims 73). The word “empty” occurs 21 times in the novel, for example in “empty fridge” and “empty, neglected brownstone” (Sims 121). But the narrator is the one to blame for such a state of things, for instance when she forgets to put on the wedding ring, and her students notice her “empty” finger (Sims 80). The narrator’s relationship with her husband was warm, but her willingness to fill her life with another person’s trash, both literally and figuratively, ruined it. She was right only in one way, “the world is changed by something’s existence”, and one can find charm in the most unexpected things (Bunn 104). Still, something attractive, in terms of the novel, shall be full, while emptiness is an antonym to harmony. Beauty as Ideal vs. Reality The second cont
The case of Andre Yates has been attracted the attention of many people during a long period of time. Some people cannot understand why Andre was not punished for such a terrible crime; some people still try to find some theoretically reasonable understanding of the case. The current paper is another attention to make use of the theory and evaluate Andrea’s case from a professional point of view. Of course, human emotions predetermine human actions and thoughts; still, it is a high time to become a professional and try to explain what may cause Andrea’s decision to kill all her five children (Greene and Heilbrun 215). The frustration-aggression theory shows that a human inability to achieve a goal, the necessity to block feelings, emotions, and needs, and live with frustration and dissatisfaction may cause violence and inappropriate behavior (Masters, Way, Muscat, Hooper, and Pincu 85); the case of Andrea Yates may be used as the example of how one person’s frustration influences the lives of many people and cause the deaths of five innocent children. The peculiar feature of Andrea Yates’ case is that the crime was based on a mental sickness of a woman, who has been already treated professionally to overcome her depression. Her behavior, actions, thoughts, and words caused so many misunderstandings. People could not understand and suppor
My Reflection as a Lawyer for McDonald’s Corporation My duty as a lawyer is to defend McDonald’s Corporation against any unnecessary lawsuit. It is agreeable that Ms. Liebeck spilled coffee on herself. This event resulted in third-degree burns. According to me, I strongly believe that it was inappropriate for Ms. Stella Liebeck to sue the company. McDonald’s Corporation did not engage in any wrongdoing. This fact explains why the case became a classic example of detestable litigation. My company was willing to compensate Ms. Liebeck for the damages. It is also undeniable that McDonald’s has always served hot coffee to its customers. The coffee spilled when Stella was trying to add sugar and cream to it. She was also wearing cotton pants, thus scalding her groin and thighs with the coffee. Ms. Stella’s decision to sue the company was misguided simply because she handled her coffee recklessly. This is true because the coffee inside the cup must have been hot. Ms. Liebeck decided to sue the Corporation, thus forcing me to defend it. This idea also explains why tort reforms are critical towards reducing such damages. The reforms would ensure every company or firm properly compensates its workers. Although the people might ignore the benefits of such tort reforms simply because they promote the welfare of corporations, the important thing is to ensure individuals such as Liebeck do not enrich themselves through such incidences. I am, therefore planning to defend McDonald’s Company against any legal action. My Position as a Lawyer for NBC Television Many people understand the implications of “McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.” NBC Television has always informed the people about every issue affecting them. Many of NBC’s comedies have tried to defend McDonald’s Corporation against defamation. Our reporters, comedians, and editors understand the facts of the case very well. Their comments, arguments, and ideas are acknowledgeable because McDonald’s Company did not engage in any malpractice. It was inappropriate for Ms. Stella to sue McDonald’s Corporation. McDonald’s Corporation had always served its coffee in every drive-through opening. As well, the company was not the only coffeehouse serving foods and drinks with temperatures exceeding 54oC. According to NBC and other media houses, Stella Liebeck should be responsible for the injuries caused by her coffee. I strongly believe that Ms. Liebeck was the one who spilled the hot coffee on her body. This single fact explains why the company was not involved in any recklessness or wrongdoing. The coffee served by the Corporation also complies with the stipulated standards. Some multinational restaurants and c
I would like to bring to your attention the fact that the Electronic Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA) is outdated and needs to be revised. The Act contains good policies, but it has been twenty-four years since it was enacted, and since then, there have been major developments in communication technology. The ECPA does not protect all forms of communications and consumer records. Due to the provisions of this act, service providers are compelled to surrender consumer data from their servers to government agencies on demand. The government agency demanding the consumer data only requires certification in writing that the information is for an investigation of foreign counterintelligence. The certification does not need any judicial review to be effective, which exposes the provision to abuse by agencies. The types of crime on which surveillance can be used are therefore increased. Although it may be argued that this provision is aimed at protecting the wider population, it leaves the privacy of the consumers in danger of being tampered with by anyone who can get a written statement certifying that the information is relevant. This provision can also be abused by employers. For example, once an employer has a suspicion that an employee is not acting in the company’s interest, he/she can gain access to communications at the workplace, even though workplace communications are theoretically protected. Although it may be argued that the employer has a right to protect the interest of the organization, this leaves the employee’s privacy unprotected, since it is easy for an employer to get permission to monitor communications within the company. The Electronic Privacy Act also does not protect email in temporary storage. Virtually all electronic mail is stored temporarily in transit at least once. This means that there is no privacy enacted at all for electronic mail. Although online email services make communication with loved ones easy, emails disclose a lot of information about a person’s interests, habits, beliefs, and concerns. Every citizen who uses email is therefore exposed and can have their privacy invaded. Under the current electronic privacy law, if anybody leaves a message in their webmail account for more than a hundred and eighty days, the government can demand access to such a message without a search warrant. The contents of such a message would have been accessed by third parties for whom the message was not meant, mainly the government officials charged with the duty of carrying out such access. It may be argued that any private email that is useful would not remain unopened for such a long time, but this does not preserve any kind of privacy for people. It is clear that the Electronic Communication Act is outdated and should be revised to account for the recent developments in technology. Upon revision, the ECPA will keep up with the current developments, such as protecting electronic mail that is in temporary storage. The reg
Introduction This is a report of a learning event assessment practice based on Nuplex Company. The paper focus on the analysis of learning event and assessment practices based on technology advancement in the company, and the measures that the human resources department of the company has taken to address the intriguing issue. The company offered training to adult employees recently through the human resource department, aimed at equipping the current workforce with the current technology, in a quest of enhancing productivity of the company. Interactive learning model such as classroom model was used to promote success of this training. Discussion The purpose of developing this learning activity was to equip the employees with the necessary skills in technology related matters. Therefore, an interactive learning approach was used to deliver the learning experience to the employees. In the recent past, technology is changing at an alarming rate, most companies have constantly engaged their employees in training programs to instill the necessary knowledge pertaining to the technology available. In Nuplex Company, human resources department created various training programs, aimed at equipping its taskforce with the necessary technology, to match with the rising change in production techniques experienced in the company lately (Black, 1998 Pg. 26). To ensure that the employees have constantly adapted changes in technology, process assessment strategies were initiated by the human resource department of the company. A panel of specialist members from the training personnel was created to give constant feedback to the management team of the company. The outcome of the training program was tested through measuring of the performance of the employees trained in terms of quality production (Bliss, 1993 Pg 43). The purpose of the training program in the company was strictly aimed at improving the quality of production by the employees. Therefore, the assessors are mandated to produce an evidence based assessment report. This evidence lies primarily on the learning event involved in the training programs. For instance, in the Nuplex Company, the main purpose of the training program was to equip the entire workforce of the company to comply with the technological advances that are currently available in the market. In Nuplex Company, the workforce must meet the company requirement in unveiling new technologies that are available in the market. The training program of the company was designated to ensure that it has all it takes for proper learning to take place (Boud, 1990 Pg. 102). The evidence based assessment is orchestrated on the changing dynamics evident in the workplace of the company. There have been several factors that have been noted in the Nuplex Company: increa