Essays on Demeaning

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Introduction5 Literature Review..6 Conclusion....11 References..12 Abstract Negative (opposing or intimidating) events arouse robust and speedy physiological, rational, emotive, and social reactions. This organization of the organism is accompanied by physical, cognitive, and interactive results that diminish, lessen, and even wipe out the influence of that incident. This array of mobilization-minimization seems to be bigger for undesirable events than for unbiased or positive happenings. Hypothetical explanations of this response form are reviewed in this paper. Further, it will give a verdict on whether negative bias has been helpful or harmful to the process of human evolution. It is established that ...

Anxiety has an intriguing way of dealing with people. In fact, most persons find it difficult handling this individual due to the impact he has on their performance. With this in mind, it is worth acknowledging the fact he makes one feel uneasy, worried and afraid of what is about to happen. He blends in with the emotions and physical sensations that we constantly experience while we are nervous or worried about something. In most cases, having to deal with this person is quite an unpleasant experience that requires a great personality to overcome. However, when anxiety and other ...

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YOURSCHOOLHERE The Seminole Tribe of Florida (n.d.) points out with pride that the Seminole Indians fought the army of the United States of America to a standstill until, eventually, President John Tyler ordered the “end of military actions” on May 10, 1842. How could it be insulting or demeaning, in the light of this history, for Florida State University to name its (often powerhouse) sports teams The Seminoles. The very word Indians is sometimes seen as insulting. After all, as the Editors of the Native Times (2015) remind us, an Italian working for the Spanish got lost and thought ...

Pornland: How Porn has Hijacked our Sexuality was written by Gail Dines in 2010. As a sociologist, Dine’s perspective on pornography is that it has hampered the growth of sexuality and distorted the views of both young men and women, not only on sexuality as a whole, but on their own sexuality. Dines describes pornography as a “parallel universe” where there is no longer human complexity, life pleasures or deep connections, instead humans become “orifices and body parts” . Gonzo porn is the focus of her book. This is porn that is hard core with sex that punishes the ...

Personal Reflection:

Abstract Cultural bias is a condition that can have great effect upon the education of a student. In Canada it has been seen that while immigrants are quite welcome and even encouraged to settle within the provinces, they are still seen as second-class in several ways. Two of those ways involve their place in education and their cultural identities. While Canada is renowned for its acceptance of many various races and peoples, it is not as well known for its quiet assimilation of its immigrants into the Canadian culture. Immigrants are not paid as much, do not always receive ...

Human Sexuality

According to Stahly and Corrigan (2012), gender identity is explained as a concept that involves the identification and perception of self in relation to one’s either masculine or feminine traits. The society perceives a clear distinction between masculinity and femininity and their associated roles and features. In this case, boys are expected to be rough and engage in sports as well as being assertive and confident with excellent leadership skills. On the other hand, girls are supposed to be gentle and sensitive, and also carry themselves with ease and poise. However, there are other categories that are not ...

In the article “A Look Behind the Veil” written by Elizabeth W. Fernea and Robert, A. Fernea, the meanings and interpretations of the veil are put to focus. The veil has different names given to it by different people who use it from all over the world. The veil has elicited debate among other people from other parts of the works who do not use it with regard to the core restrictions that it accords women. The question is whether it should be considered as a demeaning symbol that depicts women inferior and unequal to men. Women outside of the ...

Is it a Controversial and Complex Issue to Change the Name of Washington’s Football Team?

English Is it a Controversial and Complex Issue to Change the Name of Washington’s Football Team?

Introduction

The clamor at the national level for the ‘Washington Redskins’ to change their name is a source of controversy. Proponents for change cite historical wrongs associated with the name ‘redskins’. Continued usage of the name creates harassment for the young amongst peers. On the other hand, fans do not wish to let go of the name they have been associated with for a long time. Opponents to name change also aver that over-sensitivity and political correctness would ultimately sanitize the entire national framework, leaving ...

Law

Arrest can be regarded as a form of deprivation of liberty of a person, which is a guaranteed right under the Constitution. This process shall deal with the use of force by the police officers that may result to a humiliating and demeaning course of action. Arrest has been regarded as a de facto punishment since it is done even before any trial proceeding takes place, and prior to the sentencing process which provides for punishment. Under the present rules, arrest can only be done by the police as a measure of last resort, after all other options had been exhausted. In the decision ...

Introduction

Racial profiling has been a national problem for America for a long time despite claims that the nation has passed that era. Racial profiling occurs every day everywhere across America when people of color are targeted by private security and law enforcement for frightening detentions, searches and interrogations without evidence that they are criminals. The detentions, searches and interrogations are usually based on perceived race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. Race and location are dominant characteristics that authorities look at when engaging in this type of profiling. This paper will give an understanding of racial profiling, the legislations and case laws ...

Introduction

The reason for choosing this research is because of the conflicting results about the impacts of European colonization and slave trade in Africa. There have been many problems that the world has encountered such as the World Wars I and II but one of the cruelest events that ever occurred in history was slavery. Slavery is defined as the legal form of purchasing people as properties who can be sold for economic reasons. Slavery in Africa is a subject that has historians debating about the demographic impact it has had in history. This has caused many historians to research about ...

The usage of Native American images and names in sports has led to controversy in both Canada and the United States. The usage of Native American images, symbols and names by non-native teams is viewed as a harmful ethnic stereotype that lead to prejudice and misunderstanding that contributes to problems related ethnic stereotyping that Native American face. People who defend the usage of these native symbols, images and names claim that that is a way of honoring the Native Americans as they refer to positive traits such as dedication, fighting spirit, aggressiveness and pride in their identity. American people have a ...

Chapter 1 Thinking Journal Topic:

Two positive things I was told as a kid was that I could be anything that I wanted to be, and that coming in second place did not mean that I was a loser. These messages have stayed with me through adulthood and are very present in my life today. I constantly hear these words that I can be anything I want to be; and I bask in the glow of that reassurance. When I feel down or low and feel things are getting overwhelming, I know that I can reflect on this reminder and I never give up. There have ...

Barbara Ehrenreich’s presents a clear and concise account of the methods that millions of American uses to survive the economic struggles in American. In addition, the 2001 book, “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America” analyzes how individuals survive on minimum paying jobs. Ehrenreich postulates that even though these individuals work under poor economic conditions, there is a strong “work ethic” present. But, this work ethic does not help to provide the basic necessities of transportation, food, and shelter. For those individuals who work in hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and a number of other service jobs the wages are not ...

Introduction

Workplace bullying is a major problem that has continually escalated in many health care organizations in the United States. Similar to other professions nurses experience bullying in places of work, and this subsequently affects the delivery of services by the affected nurses. Bullying in nursing has various impacts on the working environment of nurses and provision of quality health care to patients. Workplace bullying has adverse effects on the nursing profession. It is described as repetitive abuse whereby the victim suffers from bullying behaviors such as verbal abuse, physical assault, intimidation, humiliation or threats issued by the perpetrator (Murray, 2009). ...

There is a debate in American sports that spilled over into the general public, is it disrespectful and discriminatory to use Native American terms and references as names of sports teams. Another aspect of this debate is it fair to use a characterization of someone of a minority race as a mascot. This issue has been frequently debated, and not even all Native Americans agree as to whether this is disrespectful. One position is that the stereotypical portrayal of any race is demeaning. The opposing position is that it is done to honor the race not demean them. One of the observances ...

What roles for women are supported by the new Chinese government? Where do they contrast with traditional roles, where are they similar? The Dragon's Village is an autobiographical book that depicts the psychological contention of a young Chinese lady; Ling-Ling who is torn between the Communist ideals and the traditional Chinese values and beliefs. The novel takes place in a chaotic Chinese era where communist ideals have just come into being. During that period, it became clear that the country bound to change from its imperial beliefs and adapt to the communist ideals and beliefs where all persons would be ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

Stereotypes in the ‘Rush Hour’ Movies Stereotypes are in general regrettable and avoidable. They sometimes act as a prism through which the society views any actions of a particular community. The extended security checks, people of Middle Eastern origin are subjected to, in Airport securities around the world, shows how some people are naturally put into a particular category because of their origins. President Obama’s speech of how if a black guy walks past, people instinctively lock their car doors is another example of these regrettable stereotypical notions. But then African Americans has been victimized in this nation and stereotyped as ...

Dear Mr.:

The conduct here is extreme and outrageous because it is indecent, atrocious, and intolerable. The conduct rule states that an issue has to be “extreme and outrageous” for a claim of deliberate infliction of emotional distress.Medcalf v. Walsh.The court, while applying this rule, will most likely hold that McMahon’s conduct towards Valenzuela was unjustified. McMahon vehemently attacked Valenzuela by encouraging another student, Hochman, to refer to Valenzuela as a “wetback” because he was Mexican. When Hochman attacked Valenzuela verbally, McMahon did not stop him but encouraged him recurrently asking Valenzuela how he felt about the attack. She increased her vigilance, ...

Under the ancient Roman law, women were regarded as part of the roman’s man's possessions classified similarly as home and field slaves. They were not given the right to vote neither were they emancipated, and they were not given the first Roman names as men. In addition, the women were considered dependent on a man either a father or husband and their traditional position was that of managing house chores, spinning wool and making clothes. However, there is evidence presenting a different outlook of the ancient roman women as, educated, influential and powerful (N/a para 1). For example, some participated actively ...

Main Argument of the Readings

Silvia Federici, Chandra Mohanty and Alicia Muszynski discussed in their respective articles the sociological facet of the inferiority perceived upon women. “Insatiable sexuality”, in the case of Federici, socioeconomic differences for Mohanty and race-gender stratification noted by Muszynski all point to reasons why women, under different classifications, receive unfair treatment. The three articles stand united in explaining that women received discrimination because of their biological sex and that it is a demeaning factor when added with other condescending characteristics such as socioeconomic conditions and race.

Personal Argument on the Readings

On a personal note, I perceive the connection between the three articles as highly characteristic of ...

A. By a ruling of the Saudi consultative body, the Shura Council, women in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from driving a car. B. The ban is unreasonable; and based on outdated traditionalist views, which may be gradually being changed by moderate elements, though the pace of change is slow. II. EVIDENCE SUPPORTING A LIFTING OF THE BAN A. Islamic codes compel women to conform to certain behaviours, though many have travelled and/or been educated abroad and are aware of their restricted freedoms. B. A Saudi Prince described the ban as “a demeaning tribal custom” and a report said the ...

Introduction

Controversy has always characterized the study of international relations, particularly in terms of politics. The complexity of such field has enabled the applicability of many theoretical models in studying politics in the international arena. There could be no “one-size-fits-all” approach, as there is an understanding that several theories have attempted to explain phenomena within international relations. Three theories – neorealism, neoliberalism and classical realism, stand out as among the most prominent ones applicable in studying international relations, with each tending to construct distinctive interpretations. This study seeks to establish that of the three aforementioned theories, classical realism stands out ...

In the recent years, very many athletes in the different fields of sport have been found to be using drugs to enhance their performance. Well known athletes have tested positive for drugs that are used to enhance performance and other many instances have gone under without being reported. It is so disappointing in such cases where an athlete is seen to be doing very well in their sport and later on speculations on the use of performance-enhancing drugs or steroids arise. The most bothersome thing about the use of these drugs is that the users put their lives at ...

In the United States of America, the burning of the State symbol of the flag has led to enactment of a bill to prohibit it. This has come as a way of ensuring that the state symbol is not disrespected by the citizens or any other country (articles.cnn, paragraph 1). As it is common in all countries, a flag is symbol of the national unity of the people thus should be accorded the due respect. This has also led to a heated debate among the Americans which has led to lots of speeches being made against the bill prohibiting the burning of the ...