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The tenth episode of The Buddocks, the Itis, reflects on the contemporary American themes, such as race, class, ethnicity, and gender, in an artistic manner presented throughout the TV series. In terms of the race challenge facing America in a modern day setting, the producer shows a picture of a divided society. Despite impressive steps by various classes of the American society to curb racism, the show demonstrates a high-level hypocrisy that cripples such efforts. Ordinary American lifestyle captured as the punch line in the film illustrates the authenticity of the American dream of equality of races, as practiced by a majority of Americans. The rap culture is predominantly African American, and the depiction of a gangster lifestyle equally shows the prominent perception that one race embraces barbaric culture. The scenes which contain violence, such as terrorism and use of disrespectful racial terminologies, affect the American population in the entire film (Bell, Kim and McGryder, 2006) Class dominion is the main theme of the show with frequent infusions of white imperialism casting an apparent class divide. The main character’s interaction with the class issue illustrates the lifestyle divide evident between various strata of the American society. Huey and Riley belong to a lower class, and their lifestyles clearly and accurately demonstrate class discord in the society. In the entire show, the illustration of the lifestyle in ghetto setting illuminates the actual standards of the lowest class as well as the challenges faced by those people. However, the film presents a section of a low class population grappling with the property-ownership related evictions. Corporate structure in the country demonstrates a powerful class of individuals that would stop at nothing until they achieved their profit intentions. Ethnicity, as a dominant theme in the show, highlights the prejudice and discrimination elements, which ethnic relations present to the contemporary Americans. Internal wrangles between ethnic divides in the film illustrate the possibility of an elevated tension that emerges on various platforms. Unique cultural traits arise from various ethnic categories presented in the episode, including soul food obsession that Huey blames for the demise of his grandmother. The role of Granddad as a community man with friends and family around him depicts the conditions that precipitate ethnicised tendencies. Granddad’s recipes used in the soul food tradition highlight the possible ethnic trademark, which other people like Huey easily use to mock in order to show emerging tension. Gender theme portrayal in the film captures a negative image of women in the society. Depiction of women in the ordinary American setting does not bring out the discord that the film highlights. In painting a negative image of gender biases in the American society, the film illustrates the fema
Corporate volunteer programs are simply packages designed by companies as a way of giving back to society. Corporate volunteerism is the situation whereby an employee agrees to donate his time to participate in community work as a way of the company’s fulfillment of its corporate responsibility to society. Companies require their employees to participate in these programs as a way of inculcating into them a sense of duty that is beyond just their personal interests. These programs do not just benefit the various institutions that volunteers assist but the very volunteers’ stands to gain in numerous ways. These programs may either be coordinated by the involved companies or may engage the services of professional volunteer coordination firms. Volunteer services are aimed at assisting institutions that improve the general welfare of society and which are usually understaffed due to lack of adequate resources. These form the bulk of non-profit organizations whose main objective is improving the lives of those who need the assistance of a varied kind (Melissa 40). Workers participate in these programs for various reasons while companies organize them to meet various objectives. Firstly companies organize volunteer events to boost their public relations and show society that they appreciate the loyalty that they show them by purchasing their merchandise or services. It stands to reason then that the management will take a keen interest in the employees who take part in these events that boost the interests o
The second wave of the women’s revolution came as a delayed outcome of the first one, but the two waves were quite different. The first-wave feminism was concentrated on reaching legal opportunities for women, such as the right to vote. Meanwhile, during several decades between the two periods, women realized that they were oppressed not only in their legal rights. The injustice in other spheres of life was equal if not more severe than in the legal dimension. The reason why the movement emerged in the 1960s was that females began to reconsider their position in the society that was established after the war. The major reason why women initiated another movement was that they were dissatisfied with society’s decision to regard them as able only to look after the house and family. Females wanted to have the right to work in many spheres rather than just perform the function of caregivers. They wanted the men to know that women could also be successful in different professions, and they were not as helpless as a society used to see them. The second theory why the feminist movement entered its next stage was that women wanted to draw the public’s attention to their reproductive rights. One of the ways in which men oppressed women was the inability to use birth control. Thus, women were practically compelled to have as many children as their husbands wanted. The women’s movement activists spread the information about birth control as the possibility to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Apart from that, other advantages were promoted, such as the avoidance of sexually transmitted diseases and abortions. The third reason for the second wave of feminism was the rise of the question of domestic violence. Women did not want to accept men’s abusive behavior at home any longer. Therefore, they started discussing it and proving their right to be defended from the offensive treatment. The theory that makes the most sense, as for me, is that the second wave of feminism was the reflection of women’s dissatisfaction with their role in society. Women’s abilities were unfairly underestimated, and females wanted to change the state of affairs dominating in the world. They wanted to demonstrate how talented and smart women were and how useful their work could be for society. It was obvious that females’ responsibilities had been treated rather one-sidedly for many centuries. The women who initiated and participated in the second wave of the feminist movement wanted to change that situation. They wanted to show men that females could make decisions and manage work and that their responsibilities were not to be limited by household chores. I think that this theory gave life to other reasons why the movement was initiated, which is why it should be considered the main one. Women’s equality in work made it possible for them to speak about the inequality and abuse in family life. The more stability and independence females got in the society, the more freedom they felt to speak about the issues bothering them at home. Therefore, I consider the desire to reach equality in society the major reason for women’s initiation of the seco
The contours of American life are regulated by its Constitution and the empowering amendments that make it possible for its citizens to pursue their versions of the ‘American Dream’. In the ‘Land of the Free’, this pursuit of happiness is guaranteed by a number of amendments to the constitution, of which, the First Amendment plays an important role. Amendment 1 of the US Constitution states that the “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” (US Government Printing Office 1013). The exercise of this freedom has at times seen its interpretation being stretched to the limits of normal moral ethical behavior as well as attempts to limit such a freedom. Larry Flynt, the proprietor of the Hustler magazine and a range of adult entertainment products, has successfully used the First Amendment to further his adult entertainment business. The question that deserves examination is that does pornography and obscenity qualify for protection under the First Amendment and is Larry Flynt justified in his stance. Larry Flynt was born in an impoverished neighborhood in Kentucky and since early childhood had to struggle to make his mark in the society. Very early, Larry understood that
Introduction The Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be compared to the conflict of two different people, two groups of identity, each of which wants to claim the same territory as the national land and the political state. In a conflict like this, the identity alongside the existence of the ‘enemy’ are a thread I the identity and the existence of each of the groups. “The other’s identity and its associated narrative challenge the group’s claims of ownership – at least to exclusive ownership – of the land and its resources” (Kelman 2007, p. 287). Hamas vs Fatah As the world put an emphasis on the peace process to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, the division between Hamas and Fatah still remains unnoticed. The worldwide community thinks that the political and the economic sanctions on Hamas will minimize the conflict (Brown 2010, p. 36). However, the solution to the conflict is not the destruction of the two rival groups. According to Lieut, Gen. Michael Flynn, a top Pentagon Official, “the destruction of Palestinian militant group Hamas will not solve, and might even intensify, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict” (cited in Fitsanakis 2014, para. 1). The solution to every conflict is always negotiations in which both the United States of America and the Arab League can aid. How Can Arab League Help The role of the Arab League in the conflict is engaging every side into a dialogue and offering a compromise without reviving any further crisis and conflict (Hitti 2013, para. 10). The challenge of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah to solve the Mideast conflict became a catalyst for further actions of the League. King Abdullah underlined the importance of a peaceful conflict resolution and noted, “In injured Palestine, the people are still resolute, while suffering occupation and repression, and are deprived of their rights to independence and a sovereign state” (cited in Hanley 2007, para. 9). He insisted on putting an end to the conflict as well as ending the sanctions put on Israel. Reasons for U.S. to Stop Supporting Israel There is a number of reasons why the U.S. government should stop supporting Israel in the conflict. These reasons include the harm of the U.S. military aid for the population of Israel that must spend their tax funds on strengthening the military establishment instead of improving the social situation. Secondly, the fact that Israel illegally occupies Palestine is another reason for not supporting Israel. Thirdly, Israel constantly violates human rights of the Palestinian Population in the occupied territories that contradicts the U.S. Constitution ( Top Ten Reasons to Oppose U.S. Aid to Israel n.d., para. 6). The Arab League should put a strong pressure on the U.S. government to stop helping Israel. As the help stops, the conf
Introduction Schools were once unimportant educational centers that served small groups of people. However, today, they have grown to become hubs of knowledge exchange and cultural innovation (Brandes and Ginnis, 2001; Bell, Bolam and Cubillo, 2002). This evolution has permeated different levels of learning and primary school education in the UK is no exception. Past efforts aimed at improving the efficacy of school systems focused on expanding access to educational opportunities but today, similar initiatives strive for opportunities to make them more effective and inclusive for all groups of learners. The current debate on improvement of learning outcomes in the UK strives to examine how educational standards can be raised and inequality tackled at the same time. This goal is alive despite some observers making admissions that a single policy cannot be used to address both challenges at the same time (Kerr and West, 2010). Subject to this acknowledgement, technology has emerged as one of the most promising tools for addressing some of the above-mentioned problems because it is linked to improved educational outcomes and reduced levels of inequality. This is why it is depicted in this study as a basis for making changes in the education structure by making it more inclusive and responsive to the needs of underprivileged learners. Research Aim To find out how to minimize inequality in UK primary schools through inclusion. Research Questions  1. What is the nature of the relationship between inequalities in the UK primary school education system and its administrative structures?  2. To what extent can technology improve the effectiveness of school structures to minimize inequalities? Importance of Study School improvements have come a long way since the early 1960s when there was skepticism regarding the importance of learning institutions in the first place. This cynicism was informed by the use of Marxist ideologies in designing education systems to realize social and economic growth (Hopkins, Ainscow, and West, 1994). Relative to this view, some people argued that socioeconomic progress should be domiciled in societies and not schools, while others believed that schools created a group of workers trained to accept things as they are, thereby promoting existing unequal systems (Leithwood, Jantzi and Steinbach, 1999). However, over time, a lot of progress has been in appreciating the importance of education. The 21 st century has seen the emergence of new challenges in learning because of the realization that poor educational outcomes and socioeconomic inequality have been entrenched in current educational systems, thereby disenfranchising students from minority and low socioeconomic groups. These issues dominate current discussions regarding education inequality in the 21 st century learning environment and how new and more innovative methods of improving school systems could alleviate the growing problem. Context
Summary Clay, a twenty year old black man is taking the subway. At first glance he looks like an educated black man. Lulu on the other hand is a thirty year old white woman. She is a decade older than Clay. She is tall, slender, and beautiful. Her long red hair flows straight down her back. It is a chance meeting, man and woman did not know each other. Lulu sits down besides Clay and talks him as if she knew him. She engages in him in a light conversation. She is teasing him, saying that Clay looked at her with lust in his eyes. In his defense, Clay vehemently denies her accusations. She starts to humiliate him talking about his utter lack of independence, the fact that he is living with his parents and making references to racial slurs and other forms of insults. But the moment that Clay shows his discomfort, she changes her tone and appears to be friendlier. The change of heart disarms Clay and he is caught off-guard. The light banter quickly turns serious once again but this time she is forcing him to admit that he is a phony, a man who wants to be someone he is not. She is obviously referring to the fact that Clay is a black man trying to behave as if he is a white man. When things began to overheat she diffuses the tension by making sexual gestures that sent a clear message to her seatmate. She places her hand on Clay’s knee and she said: “Am I exciting you now?” (Baraka, p.4). Once again Clay is caught-off guard and he lowers his defenses once more, each time he allows Lulu to enter deeper into his heart and mind. Clay is no match for a seductress. He has no clue that Lulu is playing with him. Lulu’s actions are all premeditated and she is trying to lead him to a place to be comfortable and vulnerable before she pounces on her unsuspecting prey. The seduction continues in an accelerated pace. By her words and actions she makes Clay believe that they will make love in her apartment. Clay believes her with all his heart that there is a genuine attraction between them. This is made evident in the opening of the second scene when the audience can see Lulu hugging the arm of Clay. The young man’s tie is loose and suggests that he is already comfortable with her and willing to follow her lead. The seduction is complete and the hunter is ready for the kill. Her actions seem to be harmless at first. Lulu is acting as if she is overly excited about something. She began to throw things out of her bag and into the aisle of the train. She began to sing and all of a sudden she was hysterical. She is like woman under the control of a spirit. It is as if a foul spirit is controlling her like a puppet. It is also as if she is drunk. She is gyrating wildly. The behavior did not really bother Clay except for the words coming out of her mouth. Lulu began to humiliate Clay in front of the other passengers. After some time Clay could no longer take the insults. Clay grabs her arms and forces her to her seat. Lulu refuses to obey and so Clay hit her on the face. The force of the violence slams her head against the back of the seat. Clay
According to Weber, globalization is a concept that refers to the growth of universal social relations, economics, as well as growth of technological factors (23). Without doubt, its level and perception of impact may not occasionally be common; nonetheless, it may be different with respect to certain concerns of its analysis. Consequently, most scholars primarily comprehend globalization as the practice where local economies and social systems undergo speedy intensifications in their scope of action and mutual interdependence. It adopts the structural enhancement of the economic system in various regions around the world. One of the utmost open manifestations of globalization is the improvement in the share of trade value in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This factor has been developed positively in the European markets by more than 15% since the 16 th century. Even though there has been a growth in the GDP since the 20 th century, only stable member states like the US and China can feel the growth while other countries suffer drastic drops in GDP (36). However, globalization ensures that there are mutual benefits in both the developed and the developing nations since implementing this concept leads to increase in capital formation in any country in the international market. When evaluating the globalization level in the European regions, it is vital to begin by classifying the substantial elements that describe the changes that globalization induces and their likely influence on the economy (Keough 434). Moreover, such elements may have either positive impacts on European Union fundamental activities or negative effects since they tend to cover the weighty differences among certain regions and government sectors. Most of the regions, especially within the old member states, have high employment rates in the traditional sectors, where competitive benefit depends on the low cost factors due to globalization. Therefore, Europe should increase its productivity and invest more in new technologies in order to enjoy healthy competitions in products and services in the international markets with other developed states, such as the US and China. Further, there is apparent increase in globalization; therefore, growing economies should device new ways to encounter this development in order to remain relevant in the global economy. Attributable to the above perception, European nations should ensure that they have quality and productive growth within the regional economy in order to earn global respect (McDonough, Reich, and Kotz 21). DeMartino states that the concept of globalization has different definitions among capitalists, economists, and European nations, as some perceive it as a new era, while the rest r
A Master’s degree is an advancement of a bachelor’s degree. Knowledge is an important element of human advancement in the contemporary world, and it can only be measured through education and creativity. Hence, a master’s degree is a measure of knowledge, and it is used by employers as a yardstick for career advancement. Whenever an employer wants to hire a skilled candidate, a master’s degree is used as a measuring tool of skills, and hence it is important to an individual as proof of advanced skills in a specific field of knowledge (Suskie, 2009). Going by the name ‘master,’ a master’s degree is given after mastering a specific field of knowledge and satisfying a university’s examination body through researches that fill existing knowledge gaps in a given field. The bachelor’s degree, which precedes the master’s degree, is often wider than the master’s degree since it helps a student to choose a field of specialization from which the master’s degree is based. However, the reasons for pursuing a master’s degree often vary from one individual to another, but all of them are advantageous to the individual’s wellbeing. Personally, every reason is important on both a long-term and short-term basis. Long-term advantages are those that make sense after retirement, while short-term is not felt after retirement since they only add value to the working environment. The first reason is to be more marketable in the contemporary job market. Unlike in the twentieth century, currently, many people have obtained a bachelor’s degree, and hence those jobs that were once secured by first degrees have now advanced to candidates holding master’s degrees. Whenever employers advertise jobs requiring gra