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Introduction Does fashion make personality? The way you dress says a lot about the kind of individual you are. The fashion you decide to go with should reveal your desires, interests, ambition, and background. Everyone is unique in terms of personality and interest, and therefore, it is important for a person to wear what emphasizes who they are. There are people who are wild and like to explore, while others prefer styles that add nostalgia and romance (Bell 45). As clothes define a person, this essay addresses how crucial it is to know who you are so that you can choose a style that fits your personality. In addition, be sure to be consistent with your style to create a signature that describes you as an individual. The fashion we choose to go with should match our personality because people can easily judge us from our dress code (Bell 47). In this essay about clothes and personality, I will discuss how fashion makes an individual’s character. Discussion While most individuals find it easy to conform to other people’s fashion, it is extremely important for people to identify what suits them best and incorporate that in their own style to distinguish their personality. In fashion, being different is an important aspect because it helps individual personality to stand out. In the movie the “Devil wears Prada”, which is created around fashion, we can easily identify roles of the characters by observing their dress codes. While Anna is dressed in simple clothes that do not have a voice in fashion, Miranda is dressed in timeless fashion that gives her the rich woman’s look ( The devil wears prada ). On the other hand, Andrea was given an over the edge fashion that showed the outgoing and careless look in the movie ( The devil wear prada ). In addition to this, it is not difficult to notice that Field had a good idea about fashion and personality based on the outfits and make up for her characters. The looks and fashion in this movie was able to give the characters stage personalities that were outstanding from the other. This is a clear indication that what we put on talks much about who we are. Although, it takes time to develop one’s style and fashion it is important for individuals to be in a position to say who they are through their dressing. Having individual dress code helps in boosting self-confidence and brings comfort (Bell 113). Your image is highly dependent on how you dress on a regular basis because people learn to associate you with the kind of fashion you embrace. When it comes to fashion and personality, make sure that when people see a certain fashion they can actually identify that look with your personality. Learn to leave a mark in what is in your wardrobe to ensure that your clothes speak loud about the kind of a person you are; let your clothes define you more than words can do. People who are dramatic and casual like to make strong fa
Even though Karl Marx died long ago, his legacy cannot be ignored, especially when it comes to analyzing the rise and the outcomes of globalization. Free trade, economy going global, borderless manufacturing and entrepreneurship, and other consequences of the propaganda of the capitalist world and the dominance of this ideology nearly in every country of the world were all criticized by Marx. He believed that capitalism is the “unjust and self-destructive system” (Schuman par. 2). His point of view was that the globalization would inevitably lead to the concentration of wealth in the hands of relatively small groups of economic actors, and that will entail the emergence of the economic crises, unemployment, and, as the result, widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Moreover, his theory centered on the assumption that capitalism would impoverish the masses. Marx was right in his belief that the rise of the capitalist system would inevitably lead to the growth of inequality in access to wealth. That said, in the United States, for example, three-fourths of the income goes to and is concentrated in the hands of the richest people, and the gap between the poor and the rich continually grows (Schuman par. 3). For the rest of the developed countries, the situation is nearly the same – 0,1 to 1 percent of the richest control the wealth that sums up to 90% of the rest society (Monaghan par. 2,8). Moreover, the so-called bottom families become poorer as the wages melt because of the recent economic crisis. What is even more troubling is the fact that the openness of the world economy and manufacturing made it easier for the companies to hire workers from foreign countries if they know that the potential employees have the needed skills instead of training local people, thus leading to their impoverishment. This trend is one more argument proving the Marx was right in criticizing capitalism and globalization. What Marx was wrong about, however, is his idea of the dictatorship of the proletariat. He believed that the working class would rule the political system. Of course, he was right that the working class would demand its share in access to wealth and economic equality. We can see it all over the world as the people take to the streets with the request of filling the gap between the rich and the poor, and these protests can be seen all over the globe from the most developed countries such as the United States and Europe to the developing ones located in Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Arab world. But in his ideal theory, the government would react to the demand by establishing a fair socialistic socie
Introduction February 5 th 1993 marked the date when the first ever Family Medical Leave Act was appended into law by the former US president Bill Clinton. The bill had passing through the Congress for considerable length of time without success. However, it was eventually adopted as a binding piece of legislation affecting all employees in public institutions and well established private organizations. The Family Medical Leave Act The law limits the employees from having a free will to go for their medical or family leaves while at the same time being paid (Lewison,1993). Additionally, employers are protected in the sense that the leave period is not paid and that employees are supposed to give a thirty day notice prior going to their leave. The Act took effect from August 1993 for the majority of workers who were under the unionized workforce. The content of the law has it that employees are legally allowed to take 3 month leave which is equivalent to 12 weeks out of which they will be away from work stations attending to personal duties like birth which requires a child to be taken care of, or for a serious sick condition of a relative or an individual which may require extra medical attention (Rotondi, 2007). The employee’s health condition must be such serious that he or she cannot attend to duties at work place. Upon the expiry of the leave period, the employee is entitled to their original job or an alternative position which does not degrade their former status. There are some cases when the leave period may be adjusted accordingly but this is subject to the agreement between the employer and employee. Additionally, the law permits employers to direct employees to embrace a six week leave which is usually paid or alternatively take the yearly leave (Lewison, 1993). The two options can serve the purpose of taking the unpaid 12 week leave. This legislation covers workers within the federal government public service as well as the local government and the individual states. In executing this law, there are categories of workers who are exempted. Nevertheless, the organization may not be exempted from the Act. In this regard, it is irrational to treat lowly paid workers the same way as those who are highly compensated. A company must therefore clearly state that by denying exemption to these groups of workers, who receive the least compensation, it (the company) would run at substantial loss. It is the responsibility of the employers to ascertain that no worker is denied leave against the provisions of the law (Lewison, 1993). On the other hand, the employer is entitled to pay all the due benefits to the employee as if the latter was at work in spite of the unpaid leave period. On the same note, employers are also protected by the same law in the sense that they may require valid medical proof from their employees which has been verified by a doctor (Rotondi 2007). This is imperative to ensure that employers do not go at a loss for fake leave period taken by their workers. The medical verificatio
Introduction The beginnings and the events of the Bible up to the time of Jesus and up to today all lead to God’s plan of salvation for Israel, but also to the people of God. The early Christians always thought of the eschatological age, i.e., the coming of the final events or “The Day of the Lord”, in the prophet Joel’s words. This is expressed in the author’s Fee and Stuart’s words as the Jewish Eschatological Hope – the coming of age as characterized by the presence of the Spirit, righteousness, health, and peace, as opposed to the Age of Satan (the present age) characterized by sin, sickness, demon-possession, and evil people triumph. The plan of salvation in the Hebrew Bible started with the events in the first five books known as the Pentateuch. Although there are debates as to the number of books, because some scholars would say that there may have been six books or more, still the events lead to or compose God’s Master Plan. Hebrew children were taught or have heard of these Pentateuch events: the story of Adam and Eve in Paradise, the temptation of Eve, the sending off from Paradise, and then Abraham’s covenant with God (or God’s covenant with Abraham), the great flood, Moses’ lead of the Israelites from bondage to the Promised land, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and so forth. These are not only lessons for the Hebrew children but for all children of the world who want to know God and his Master Plan. And this is the Plan of Salvation in the Hebrew Bible that we plan to dissect in this paper. The Historicity of Israel from Patriarchal to Post-Exilic Periods The Plan of Salvation The Pentateuch is a narrative of some of the best Biblical stories that include creation, God’s covenant with the Patriarchs, Exodus and the giving of the law to Moses on Mount Sinai. (Gooder 2004, 3) The history of Israel can be divided into four main periods covering the time of the Patriarchs, the Exodus and the conquest, the period of the Kings, and the post-exilic Jewish community. God had called Abr
Teaching is one of the most interesting professions because it enables teachers to be able to evaluate their performance in class. This essentially leads to the analysis of the teaching objectives which have been set. Learning outcomes are statements of desired outcomes of learning expressed in terms that make it clear how measurements can be achieved. As such, they act as a logical basis for measuring and reporting on the students’ achievements (Melton, 1997). In particular, they focus attention on what is to be learnt. Bearing in mind that learning outcomes are a form of the referenced objectives, it follows that they may derive from, and be identified by the type of strategies for objectives and competences that have already been described.It is therefore important for the teacher to be as specific as possible when they are assigning the learning objectives in order to be able to achieve the desired outcomes at the end of the lesson (Melton, 1997). Learning outcomes should have certain characteristics for one to be effective (Kubiszyn & Borich, 2010). Thus, first of all, this implies that they have to be specific. In this case, the learning outcomes should be described in specific terms and they should guide the teacher in dissemination of knowledge. Secondly, they should be realistic. In this case, the teacher should ensure that they are within what can be achieved. Thirdly, they should be measurable, as such, the outcomes should be described in terms which are quantifiable. They should also be time bounded, that is, they should be within a given set of time. Having this information in mind, it is important to ensure that the learning and instructional objectives which are set are attainable. Based on the information provided, the teacher intends to prepare learning instructions for an arithmetic class. In this case, the learning outcomes should ensure that the learner is able to carry out basic arithmetic operations. This should go hand in hand with ensuring that the learner is attuned to understanding the basic principles which govern the utilization of these operative signs during a class room operation. In essence, by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to work out basic arithmetic operations. These operations should be addition and subtraction. The learner in this case should be able to apply the basic principles which are in line with the processes which are involved in carrying out these operations. In addition, the learner should be able to use practical approaches in carrying out these operations. During this lesson, learning materials which are going to be used include visual charts, flash cards, marbles and crayons to be used by the learner. It is also important to note that the lesson will take fifty minutes within which the teacher should introduce the lesson, build on the topic and then conclude the lesson. Lastly, the teacher should give the learners home assignments to make sure that they have acquired the knowledge that they have learned in class. While the main goal of
Opportunity cost is the sacrifice one has to make so that he or she can get the best alternative possible. In life, there are choices to make. The choices have consequences. A student does not choose to go to college because there is nothing else to do. There are very many things that the student could have done. For instance, going to school would deny the student the opportunity to work (Beach 370). It also denies him or her the opportunity to just rest. Perhaps the student could have used the school fees to invest in a business that would make him or her successful. The student could also opt for a mentor in the career he wants to pursue in life. However, the opportunity cost is not the sum of all the other things the student would have done. Some of the things like resting would not replace the alternative benefit. Opportunity cost also deals with the benefit that one would have derived from the alternative action (Arora and Nandkumar 250). The opportunity cost of spending an evening revising for an economics exam is watching a movie. It can also be resting as one prepares for the exam. During the evening one could also have read a novel or written a book. One could also revise for a different paper other than economics. For one to make a sensible decision about what to do that evening, it would be prudent to understand the time table of the exam. Maybe the economics exam would be several days away or the following day. Another critical issue would be to know the reason for passing the economics exam (Greenwood and Holt 178). The question in the student’s mind would be to know if that was one’s choice of career in life. It would also be prudent for the student to know if what he or she is foregoing is equally as important as passing the economics exam. In making the list for the opportunity cost for higher education, food is not part of it because the student would eat whether in school or at home. The food budget cannot be an alternative to education. It could be an alternative to fasting for the spiritual benefit or health condition. Food benefits the body but education benefits someone psychologically, socially, and economically (Shoup 412). The cost of clothing should not be part of the list of opportunity costs. Whether the student attends school or not, he or she will still need those clothing (Horngren, Datar, and Rajan 501). The student can buy clothes and still go to school. The benefit that the student would derive from education cannot be similar or opposite to that of buying or not buying clothes. Higher education will improve and expand the student’s thoughts about the career he or she has chosen. It will also enable him or her to become employable and knowledgeable about the endeavor he or she will pursue in life. Higher edu
Thesis statement Islamophobia has directly affected young Muslims; the negative perceptions that are associated with Islam may lead to self-exclusion and exclusion, with noticeable effects on self esteem and social practices. A lot of efforts were made to control the effects that were triggered by the impact of Islamophobia. Introduction Experts define Islamophobia as fear against, or prejudice or hate towards Islam or Muslims. (islamophobia.org) There has been an increase of the perceived trend of Islamophobia in the 2000s, that been linked to the 9/11 attacks in the USA, while on the other hand some relate it to the rapidly growing Muslim populations in the Western World, due to both immigrations and high fertility rate. A lot of young people are negatively affected by Islamophobia. Young Muslims are directly and highly affected by it, the facts that lead to many acts of discrimination. It’s quite obvious that negative perceptions associated with Islam may lead to self-exclusion and exclusion, with noticeable effects on self esteem and social practices. Causes of Islamophobia The concerns of Muslim world over the rise of Islamaphobia have become one of the major challenges of today’s world. This phenomenon is voiced very strongly in global and regional politics troubling the relationship between Islam and Western countries. Terrorism has assumed serious proportions and become major cause Muslim stereotyping in the modern world where the role of media is central. Media wars took turned for the worst since the 9/11 terrorists attacks in the US. As a result, Muslims are subjected to different forms of discrimination inciting hatred and unrest in the society. This has been blamed on manipulation and misrepresentation of actual facts by media particularly in the North America, Britain and Europe. Media portrayal of Muslims in an offensive and denigrating manner witnessed unsettling changes on both systems making Muslims victims of terror and violence. Media have been delegated the responsibility of shaping public opinion while covering reality at the same time, but in this case, continued attacks by a section of marginal groups by the West has fostered a culture of intolerance and misunderstanding. Media shapes how we see the world, and by choosing negative and frightening names for people in communicating the crisis problem greatly shapes individual’s perception towards the group in question. Mirza (2009) argues that global dominance of Western media is capable of influencing people against Islam and Muslims by using the 9/11 attacks to capitalize its political campaign. Mirza (2009) adds that the media depict Muslim what Mirza (2009) terms as “fundamentalism”, “extremism” and “racialism” (p.1). Media being the central information point represent Muslims as collective victims of terrorisms and a security threat to the Western people hence the reason for their war justification in wars tone countries. While politicization of how media has stereotyped the entire Muslim group, little efforts have been made to respond to new cadre of islamaphobic. Too often, we (viewers and readers) are caught in between engaging in revisionism debat
Martin is ten years old and has been living with his mother for the past seven years. His father, Jacob, lost his job a year after he had born. He tried looking for new employment, but most of the positions required someone with both soft and technical skills. According to his wife, Mary, he always complained of being denied employment because he was black. He also lamented that black men needed more education than white to get jobs. The same views were echoed in the study by Pedulla and Pager (2019), who claimed that African Americans faced a systematic disadvantage in the job market. After realizing that he could not provide for his family, Jacob resorted to drinking and became increasingly abusive. When the situation worsened, the wife decided to go and live with her grandmother, who later passed on when Martin was six years. Mary has been raising her child alone for the past four years, sometimes working three jobs a day. However, things worsened when she noticed her son had become more isolated. One week ago, she received a call from the school after Martin was involved in a fighting incident. According to the school principal, Martin had recently been quiet but violent when disturbed. His mother tried talking to him, but he became non-compliant. He has since refused to eat and spends much time locked up in his room. According to Lan (2021), children of single parenting suffer several effects, such as loneliness
The fracking process Natural gas is extracted through the fracking process. To begin with, a desired depth of well is drilled vertically. The angle of drilling is shifted to 90 degrees. Thereafter, the drilling process is continued horizontally up to the point where there are deposits of natural gas (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, 2014). Second, fissures are created into the dug well using a combination of chemicals, sand and water. The mixture is forced into the dip well at a relatively high pressure. The latter mixture forces the natural gas out from its deposit. In other words, the fissures allow the natural gas to escape. The gas component is trapped on the surface of the well. Thereafter, it is processed and refined and later moved to different locations for marketing purpose. After the process of fracking is complete, water liberated comes back to the surface. Fracking regions in Canada The Canadian petroleum industry largely depends on the fracking process as the main method of extracting natural gas from its deposit. Some of the regions where fracking takes place include Alberta, New Brunswick, Neva Scotia, Horn River, Montney, Bakken, and Quebec (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, 2014). Economic benefits of fracking There are several economic benefits of fracking. For example, the process has boosted the supply of both oil and gas. Consequently, employment is directly created in the mining sites. The production and delivery operations of the natural gas demand an increased number of workers (Goodine, 2011). An upward growth in employment opportunities has been witnessed in Canada ever since the fracking process was given priority in the production of oil and gas. The trade balance is also impacted directly by the fracking procedure. In other words, the energy trade balance has significantly been stabilized between Canada and other nations. There are regions where conventional technologies are not effective. As a result, the fracking process remains as the last option of energy production in such regions. Massive new supplies of oil have been unlocked by the fracking process. The dense shale deposits are used to extract natural gas to the benefit of the local economies. In addition, the energy security has been increased by the fracking process. Moreover, the electricity generation capacity of a country can be improved when fracking is used as an alternative source of oil and gas production (Goodine, 2011). On the overall, local economies have been boosted by hydraulic fracturing. Some examples include the formation of lucrative oil-based enterprises, improved revenue through taxation to the government, and remission of royalty payments to individuals who own valuable properties. Health and environmental effects of fracking In spite of the several benefits associated with hydraulic fracturing, the process poses some serious environmental and hea