Essays on Derogatory

Derogatory Terms Used as Tools for Maintaining the Privileged Status of Young White Males

In the United States of America, young white males from the middle class occupy a privileged status and therefore enjoy many benefits, such as being able to attain their goals without facing social pressures and barriers. While this group is occupies a position of power, people who fall short of any of the characteristics which would allow them to enter it, are discriminated from one or more points of view. Race, class, ability, gender, age, sexuality and ethnicity are some of the demographic features which are considered when establishing the power relation in the society. Groups which occupy a ...

Introduction

Feminism refers to economic, political and cultural movement formed to establish and agitate for the equal protection as well as legal rights of all women. It involves the philosophies and sociological and political theories that have a bearing on issues of gender and gender differences. Feminism also involves the agitation for women’s interests and rights as well as movements that fight for gender equality. In addition to the vibrant campaigns for the legal rights of women, including the right to vote, to enter into contracts and to own property, the feminist movement is solely responsible for the paradigm ...

Introduction

Over the years, several definitions of a cult have emerged. Even though some views are quite contrary to the actual intentions of these particular groups, perhaps there exist reasons why people think so. In sociology and other social sciences, cults have been described as being either semi-religious or religious grouping whose members are restrained by a single individual or grouping (Lorne 23). However, a theologically based understanding of a cult has it that a cult is just but a religious group that derives from a particular religion implicitly or explicitly denying one or more doctrines of the major religion. ...

Introduction

he literature has always used specific instances about destruction and damage caused by the act of humans to violate and misuse the natural life cycle processes. Instances of the disastrous consequences when humans use their illegitimate powers to manipulate the natural life form are given with respect to the prevalent cultural themes of the respective eras. Shakespeare's ‘The Tempest’ involves the use of magical prowess in manipulating the normal human characteristics and subsequent creation of the man-made devil, named Caliban. Similarly, Mary Shelley's ‘Frankenstein’ explicates the violation of the natural life cycle be creating a life from the remains ...

Study

Will Manuel Perez prevail in invalidating the arbitration clause? Why or why not? Identify the ethical concerns regarding Walexron’s approach to the arbitration process and recommend actions Walexron could take to remedy the ethical concerns.

Manuel Perez has high chances of invalidating the arbitration clause in question for several reasons.

Firstly, the case materials indicate that there is no applicable arbitration clause at all. Thus, in Staschiak v. Certified Logistics, the court made a ruling that if there is a special disclaimer in the employee handbook, it may not be considered as a part of the employment contract. In addition, this ruling stipulated that the employment agreement should contain a specific reference that ...

The proliferation of the internet and the ubiquity of the smartphone have resulted in people being able to access the internet anytime and anywhere. Today most public places like shopping malls provide Wi-Fi services for customers to access the internet. Most cellular services now come with data services as well. In fact, most people now prefer to use their smartphone for internet access instead of investing in computers and broadband connection . From banking transactions to reading newspapers, everything is now done online. Another phenomenon that has been growing steadily over the years is the use of social media over ...

Humour at the Workplace

An increasing body of research points out that humor has considerable positive effects on the workplace environment (Loyalka). Humor has been shown to relieve stress leading to healthier and happier employees which in turn is manifested through increased productivity. However, as is the case with any aspect of the workplace and life for that matter, there is always need for moderation. There is a very fine line between being merely funny and offensive. In the case of Jim, it is evident that his apparent transitioning from male to female is bound to attract some form of satire which in ...

Professionals working within the media occupation face ethical issues within their work environment. When such professions have the ability to explain any situation, the ethical values involved, principals involved, then they can make rational choices of what is good and bad (Moir 18). Using the guidelines that philosophers have suggested, professionals can make ethical choices that are justifiable morally. This essay is a focus on reaching an ethical decision in a media industry using the Potter box model. It analyses issues that emerge in making decisions in the corporate world; in particular, whether to print an interview carried out ...

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The following table outlines the number of allegations that has been received in the Fiscal Year 2015 based on the age, race, sex and disability of an individual. The figures that are being provided herein below are as per the records of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("Enforcement & Litigation Statistics", 2016): The total charges’ number is a reflection of the number of singular charges that has been filed. As there are often cases wherein an individual has filed a charge based on different types of discriminations. It is to be mentioned here that the total number of charges ...

Workplace discrimination has been around for decades in most parts of the world. Discrimination refers to the disparate treatment of workers based on social and physiological indicators such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. The pervasiveness of discrimination manifests in the adverse psychological, social, occupational, and sometimes physical effects that the vice has on the victims. Over the last four decades, several countries have enacted antidiscrimination laws due to the mounting awareness and public outcry regarding workplace discrimination. These laws, coupled with avenues for redress in the courts, have been effective in significantly reducing cases of overt ...

Introduction

Hip-hop culture has proliferated to the extent that today, one may speak of it as a modern-day cultural phenomenon. Hip-hop emerged from the Bronx ghetto and found its way up to white suburbia in the United States as well as Europe over a period of the last thirty years. Hip-hop has had a socio-cultural impact that is so intense that it has affected youth culture all over the world, especially in the manner of speaking, values, dress codes, etc. Since it was birthed in 1974, it has evolved tremendously. Sociologically, the expressive ways of African Americans, Latinos and Caribbean-Americans has spread to ...

African American experiences

Introduction:

African Americans in the United States always have been discriminated against even after emancipation and especially in the South of the United States. The case studies reproduced here continue to reaffirm that situation which does not seem to change since most white people are not predisposed to give equal service to blacks. The studies deal with medical visits and treatment where white medical staff regularly insult or hurt black people without the slightest notion of an apology reaffirming the perceived sense of superiority and ingrained racism which is prevalent in the field.

African American hair

The case study where the derogatory ...

Abstract

The God squad group, mainly made of boys in junior and senior years, uses the 9/11 attacks as a rallying point for combination of white supremacist, racist, anti-Semitic, ant-Islamic, anti-immigrant, ant-gay, nee-fascist dogma mixed with a good dose of anti-abortion and fundamentalist Christian diatribe. The group catches the attention of the administration when they show up at school all wearing their uniforms and distributes the first edition of their weekly "newsletter". The” newsletter” contains highly offensive diatribes on how it is the "the duty of all true Americans to fight against the forces trying to destroy our country". The ...

Do you recognize and challenge the perceptions, assumptions and biases that affect your thinking? =2 Do you think about the impact of what you say or how you act before you speak or act? = 3 Do you do everything you can prevent the reinforcement of prejudices, including avoiding the use of negative stereotypes when you speak? =1 Do you encourage people who are not from the dominant culture to express their concerns and do you respect those issues? = 1 Do you speak up when someone is making racial, sexual or other derogatory remarks or is ...

English

Dear members, I want to emphasize the need for adhering to the key components of company policies on the acceptable use of email and text messaging. The policy states that the use of email and accessibility of internet should be applied for company-oriented business only. The company recognizes the need of each member, in terms of using the email and text messaging networks because they facilitate effective communication within the company. Consequently, the management team wish to inform members of the paramount need of maintaining company’s credibility and public image. More so, use of email and text ...

The term, ‘Chicano’ refers to Mexicans who were brought up in the United States of America. Chicano seems to be derived from the word, ‘Mexicano’ and it became famous during Chicano movement of 1960’s, especially among Mexicans as they wanted and preferred to have a new identity. This paper intends to discuss the Chicano history and several other related aspects of the subject matter. United States of America has witnessed a large number of public protests, youth movements, and political protests against various discriminations including racial, economical and social inequalities. The decade of 1960 was a decade of turbulence in ...

Identify and Organize an Opinion

Hip Hop provides entertainment for millions of people throughout the world, but there is divided opinion about the benefit or detriment of the music on America. The controversial lyrics often discuss poverty, racism and sexuality; they are often seen as derogatory and exclusionary by many. This paper will argue that Hip Hop is of benefit to America because its controversial content provides African American and minority youth with a space. A community of like minded people can safely discuss social and political issues that affect them in this space. Like Blues, Jazz and Folk Rock before it, it is a modern ...

Introduction

Margaret Fuller, considered as the true feminist of the USA, held a distinctive place during the period of the American Renaissance. She was a transcendentalist, editor, literary critic, journalist and political activist, remembered for her revolutionary ideas as regards women and their rights, their right to employment and education. Among her many essays published in the Dial, of which she was an editor, the most noteworthy ones are ‘The Great Lawsuit: Man versus Men. Woman versus Women.’ and ‘Woman in the Nineteenth Century’, which she later expanded into a book, influencing other feminists and women's rights activists like Susan B. Anthony and ...

George Orwell is one of the greatest English writers. Orwell expressed his views in an independent manner and raised various significant issues that he witnessed in the society while serving in different roles. “Shooting an Elephant” is one of highly acclaimed literary works of the author. “Animal Farm” is a novel that was written by Orwell and is known for the portrayal of various crucial issues. This paper intends to discuss both of these literary works of the author along with presenting a succinct and comparative analysis of “Shooting an Elephant” and “Animal Farm”. Both “Shooting an Elephant” and “Animal ...

The issues involving Gender and swearing has been a cause celebre from the time of inception of this idea. Gender holds a very important notion whenever swearing is dealt with. The research however shows increased usage of expletives amongst women, but the evaluation of such practice still needs to be filtered through the sociocultural aspects and misconceptions.(e.g. Risch, 1987; de Klerk, 1992; Hughes, 1992). The writer Karen Stapleton in this article “Gender and Swearing: A community Practice” portrays a very clear picture of the swearing practice with respect to gender and compels one to think that it is not right to ...

The Pitfalls in Borrowing Money

A. The dangers or risks of borrowing money B. Background of borrowing/ responsibilities of borrower C. Thesis Statement: Borrowing money creates a profile of financially-at-risk individuals that shall be dependent on the characteristic of the borrower, who may the tendency to mismanage and misuse their credit cards. II. Counter-Arguments - There are advantages and disadvantages in borrowing money through loans and credit cards. - The financial problems of the borrower are easily resolved by seeking financial assistance from loans and credit cards for payment of mortgage, car loans, student loans and other emergency needs. ...

Kara Walker’s painting is a clear combination of techniques which can be said to have imbued the American psyche. The issue of racism is quite clear and one can feel it in the title which is ‘The Rich Soil Down There’ where the inherent racism which permeates the piece is demonstrated by its clear allusion to the agricultural labourer’s history especially in the Antebellum South. The work which is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts has a lot in common with other works which Walker has exhibited at a number of important museums. These include the ...

Washington Redskins have to change their name, that day is not far now.

It has been years since the Name changing debate started but failed in gaining any momentum despite continuous attempts from the media and critics. In past 10 months there has been significant change in this due to combination of many respected members of media rejecting using “Redskins” name, resurgence of team in 2013 under stewardship of Robert Griffin III, increased awareness even in non-sporting media and President Obama’s equivocal statement regarding the issue. NO matter what you think of this debate one thing is for certain the name is not there to stay, it is just a question of ...

Third Wave Of Feminism

Sometime in the early 1990s, a movement called Riot grrrl emerged from Washington, DC. It aimed to give women a voice, one that that can use with artistic expression. Just a year later, in response to the Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas controversy, Rebecca Walker published the article “Becoming The Third Wave” in Ms. Magazine. She spoke about how women were being limited by men in terms of power (Walker, 1992). The case was very significant for the movement because it showed how Thomas’ position in the Senate played a role in how the case went. In her piece, she wrote how she ...

Since ancient times, man had the desire of transforming the universe and improving his way of life. For many years, man has engaged in activities, which nurtures creativity, innovation, and technology advancement to transform the world into a better place for human existence. Using his ingenuity, skills, experiences, and knowledge, man has been able to create a modern that is different from the one we lived many decades ago. Today, we live in contemporary world that is characterized with technology advancement, internet accessibility, wide application of information and communication technologies, and widespread use of the media. As a result of technology advancement ...

The development of the English language from its earlier West Germanic decent can only be described as meteoric. English is now among the world’s most commonly used languages, spoken as a first language in many countries. It is also the most widely learned second language amongst many of the world’s population. Some of the core international organizations like the United Nations, European Union and the Commonwealth, use English as the official language. What could have led to such a prominence? I believe the flexibility of the language that has allowed it to adapt to and adopt foreign words influences ...

All,

As a result of the rapid growth of our company, the use of internet communication is going to increase and as a way of ensuring an effective communication between all the employees, I wish to refresh you on the appropriate use of emails and text messaging within the organization. The policy is a way of ensuring a proper use of emails and text messaging by use if the company property. It is meant to provide all the employees with guidelines on the acceptable and unacceptable mails and phone usage.

All the employees should remember that:

- The use of email is restricted to business use. - The nature ...

Facts and briefs on this case

Feiner, who is the is the defendant in this case is convicted of a misdemeanor, a disorderly conduct under the laws of the State of New York, which is the plaintiff in this case. His arrest follows making remarks the court considers derogatory while addressing both Caucasian and black Americans. The court translates this to imply incitement of the audience to rise against the whites and fight for their rights. Police offers deployed to the scene unsuccessfully stops him from making such speech. Feiner Irving holds a sidewalk gathering speech briefing to invite the audience to attend a meeting at the corner ...

Summary about the case

The accused in this case is Feiner, who was accused of making remarks which were considered to be derogatory. The petitioner was found and convicted of making remarks that incited the crowd through a loudspeaker. The remarks he made were seen to be inciting the crowd about President Truman, the Legion of America and also about the mayor of Syracuse. The police found this to be against the stated entities. With these remarks, there was a crowd that came up and the police told Feiner to stop the incitement but he refused to heed what the police were saying. He went ...

Business Commerce Law

Distinguish between libel, slander, defamation, trade slander, and deceit, indicating in what situations each would apply and the significance of the distinction. Libel, slander, defamation, trade slander and deceit are legal terms that are often interchanged by lay persons. While these words may seem related and almost similar, there are several ways in which they are different. Here is a discussion of what these different terms mean and situations to illustrate their meaning: Defamation is a broad term used to refer to any published statement that is a false accusation and is detrimental to a particular person’s reputation. The plaintiff ...

Language and imagery are powerful tools to use when conveying messages, which is why media advertisements rely heavily on the use of flowery and creative words as well as visually attractive pictures to lure consumers into buying their products. Most of the time, such techniques lead to stereotypical portrayals of certain social classes or people in roles that are oftentimes regarded as funny, endearing, scary, and in some instances, derogatory. One such example is the Aunt Jemima group of advertisements that began in the late 1800s and still exist today. Through language and imagery, Aunt Jemima depicts the image ...

Freedom of expression is perhaps the most fundamental and universally acknowledged freedoms in the world. Democracies are based on the idea of allowing anybody to freely express their views and such space maintains human dignity. The very first United Nations convention unanimously agreed adopt Article 19(2) of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) which guarantees as humans the right to freely express their opinion (Mendel, 2). The United States has enshrined the freedom of expression in the constitution. Americans value the fact that expressing themselves has been one of the cornerstones of the American society. However, ...

This essay deals with topics associated with employment and policy law for supervisors and managers, with focus on four specific aspects of the application of such legislation. The first is a hypothetical scenario in which a police chief has to develop a policy to help his officers deal with the issues associated with a number of recent incidents of the “suicide by cop” situation. The second topic describes how criminal justice employees are protected by employment laws and why that protection is important. The third item is a description of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case of sexual harassment, outline of the arguments on ...

Introduction

While sexuality is a fact, LGBT community members constantly struggle with coming to reality with their sexuality. Many of LGBT community members face discrimination and societal admonition that hinders open declaration of sexuality (Ncadi, 2012). Gay people often ponder at the thought of coming out. Some gay people struggle with sexuality on their head saying, “perhaps it is a decent if I stay in the closet and act like heterosexual and not gay”. In addition to getting worried about proclaiming or not proclaiming, gay people are also worried about the people to trust. They often wonder when to confide on family, ...

In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film Pulp Fiction, we bear witness to an ensemble cast of unsavory characters who inhabit the underbelly of a fictional Los Angeles, including a pair of hitmen, a gangster and his wife, two lowly robbers, and a boxer who is on the lam. The title of the film is derived from the genre of dime-store crime novels that are the type of story Tarantino is paying homage to – tales of crime, sex and money, all uniquely stylized in their own way. Tarantino created his own sense of language in this film to help portray the low-income, criminal nature ...