Essays on Physical Strength

Gilgamesh and Achilles are famous heroes from ancient epics of Mesopotamian and Greek cultures, respectively. The traits of each hero reveal clues as to their cultural ideals. The two characters share a sense of pride and a need for glory, but they differ in that Gilgamesh’s top quality is his strength where as Achilles’ is his fighting ability. Gilgamesh and Achilles are both mortal, but they differ in their key qualities. Gilgamesh has superior physical strength; this is his main heroic quality. He is also courageous and quick-witted. Achilles, on the other hand, is a proficient warrior. The ...

Gilgamesh and Odysseus are well-known heroes from old epics of Mesopotamian and Greek cultures, correspondingly. The two characters have similar traits, such as courage and physical strength. However, there are also differences between the two of them. Each hero’s traits divulge fascinating information about their cultural ideals. Additionally, cross-referencing fictional individuals with real-life cultural ideals is worthwhile when examining any culture, at any point in history. Contemporary American culture, for example, appears to value physical attributes and attractiveness, more than anything. Examining Gilgamesh and Odysseus can be helpful not only in revealing details about the different cultural ideals ...

When someone hears the word hero, it brings a feeling of respect. Each country has its heroes and honors them, perpetuating their names in books, movies and memorials, composing songs about them and their idealized images. But there are some heroes that are unreal and were composed by people with certain purposes and during a certain period of time. One of them is World War II that brought not only destruction, but also creation. It is a turning point it the world of comics, as many of the iconic heroes began in WWII period and are still popular with ...

Masculinity also known as manhood is a set of behaviors, roles and attributes that are associated with men or boys in the society. Primarily, manliness is a social construct that is composed of both biologically-created and socially-defined factors. In Puerto Rico, a real man is exhibited by traits like courage, assertiveness and independence. The society in Puerto Rico has placed more emphasis on power and masculinity with great regards to responsibility and consequences. In Puerto Rico, the Machismo is a masculine concept that is associated with a sense of masculine pride. The man in this society is tasked with ...

Body fitness is essential to the welfare of one’s health. In fact, lack thereof compromises one’s medical status, and this could lead to the development of complications such as high blood pressure and obesity. As such, many individuals have resolved to take measures aimed at enhancing their body fitness through natural bodybuilding strategies. However, the utilization of steroids is a universal preference among sportsmen and people who want to improve their fitness. Due to the marketing strategies employed by the steroid manufacturing companies, most people are unaware of the adverse side effects these drugs cause on their ...

For one to understand Michelle Alexander’s ideologies on the barriers that hinder the success of African-Americans, an exploration of her arguments is necessary. Accordingly, the author insists on the existence of a “rigid social stratification” that seeks to instill the values of white supremacy in the United States through the mass incarceration of colored persons (Alexander talk, par.1). Now, while the physical separation of whites and other racial groups is evident in the country’s present-day prison systems, the method is merely the latest invention by the supremacist Caucasians. Initially, in the antebellum period, the institution of slavery ...

Mesopotamia is comprised in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Here, a very impressive culture developed beginning with the year 6.000 BCE. Akkad and Sumer are the most important kingdoms which emerged on these lands. These civilizations’ development was closely connected to geographical and climatic specificities of the area. The weather in the area is very hot, rains are scarce and the two rivers often cause floods. People had to develop irrigation systems to be able to cultivate the land and thus, to survive (Ross-Nazzal, 2015). Another important cultural characteristic is the polytheistic belief. Both the geographical location ...

1. The book “Of the Mice and Men” has a grim lesson on the nature and characteristics of human existence. All the character in the story such as George, Candy, Curley’s wife, Crooks and Lennie admitted to having profound some sense of themes related to human existence (Steinbeck & Sinise, 2011). Themes that resonate with human rights, social and economic justice, and the strength perspective in the book Of Mice and Men by the author John Steinbeck are discussed fully as bellow. Theme of powerless is evident in the story. The story suggests that oppression comes from different ...

What it means to be a hero during the time of the knights, what it meant to the populace, the knights, and the lords A hero is someone who is always courageous to face danger and save the day. He’s someone who is ready to sacrifice oneself for the sake of the others. Weakness does not feature anywhere in his character as a person. He may be weak in body muscular, but he has a heart of a lion and ready to deal and tackle with anything that poses a threat to humanity. Heroes are super men in the history who ...

Introduction

The 18th century society was one characterized by social stratification which took the form of class divisions, political upheavals and the consideration of acceptable gender roles in the society. It was a known fact that men and women were different and therefore held different positions in society. Generally, men were considered superior to women and therefore took up the role of a leader, whether in the public domain as the leader or commander of the army, or in the private sphere, as the leader of the household. Women on the other hand were expected to fulfill their role in the family ...

What is wrong with these pictures? On the left shows how things may start out; on the right shows how women soldiers in combat get hurt. Perhaps the photographs depicted above (Courtesy of Google Images) seem extreme, yet what is the alternative to reality? On January 24, 2013 as reported by the an article in the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild “Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the military would finally lift the ban on women serving in frontline combat roles, overturning the 1994 rule that limited the roles for women in the armed ...

In ancient Greek culture, the notions of masculinity were diverse. Possession of these ideals meant that a person acquired a heroic stature. In the conflicts pitting Achilles and Agamemnon, the basic ideals of masculinity emerge. In the Iliad, Hector profoundly lays bare the inherent Greek obsession with emasculating each other in competitions. In both situations, superiority in athleticism, sexual virility, and performance in speech, possession of materials and wealth, and physical attractiveness are aptly used to express masculinity. Moreover, winning battles and fighting off enemies symbolized a warrior-like characteristic which was also a definition of masculinity. The analysis of sections of the Iliad ...

Domestic violence is a major issue that batters the right for equal respect and well-being for women folk of the society. Many men are found to be violent with their wives or live-in partners. Violence is something that has its roots in the male psyche that convinces the man that he is superior to the female. Also, he, being superior to the lady, can exert his might to get his way with things. Thus, some men go out of their way establishing the dominance. Women are victims of the rage and physical strength of the male counterparts in the domestic ...

The involvement of hero figure in the society reflects social, political and cultural aspects of that time period. In the social context, heroes depict the prevailing aspiration of the society of that period. The figure constitutes the important values essential for development. The hero encapsulates the values required to succeed in life and its positive reformation of the individual. The hero figure also reflects the political issue at that time. They are seen as leaders and motivators. Thus, heroes not only must constitute society’s positive desire, but he must also possess certain qualities of being a leader. Political issues ...

Bullying is defined as inappropriate aggressive behavior of school going children that poses a threat to their peers. In other words, the imbalance of power is also categorized under bullying. The aggressive behavior has the potential to be repeated frequently. Bullying does not only have problems for the victims, but in the longer term, it may also create psychological problems for people who bully. Aggressive behavior is not always bullying; therefore, in order for a behavior to be categorized as bullying it should include; imbalance of power, threats, spreading rumors, physical or verbal attacks, exclusion of certain individuals, and repetition. An ...

The Gilgamesh is a Sumerian poem that is regarded the first poem to be written in the world. The content of the Gilgamesh revolves around the use of archetypal symbols, through which gods are presented as omniscient and omnipotent. The gods in the poem are characterized by their foolish use of power. On the other hand, Beowulf is the oldest Anglo-Saxon epic that was written in the 8th century A.D. The concerns of the poem are original symbols, powerful images, and powerful gods that control the action (Scheub 21). The epics of Gilgamesh and Beowulf concentrate on the immorality and ...

Gladiators refer to a group of armed combatants, who were used in entertaining audiences through violent confrontations in the Roman Empire. The gladiators confronted with wild animals, condemned criminals, and other gladiators. Just like the ‘Hunger Games’, it hard to explain the reason as to why a civilized country could enjoy watching human beings fight to the death. According to the Romans, public violence was ritualized and acted as their favorite source of entertainment. The war of Gladiators in the Roman Empire started as a funeral ritual. This practice was performed after the death of a tribal chief. It was the role of ...

Lugene Rosen

English 100 Women on the Frontline Following the existing debate on whether or not qualified women are equally entitled to be on the frontlines like men, lots of heated debate is generated. In January 2013, the United States military lifted its ban on women in ground combat positions, a policy that according to the information stated in the sources of Fox News (FoxNews.com) had been in effect since 1994. Skaine mentions that the ground combat positions were defined according to the 1994 policy as “engaging the enemy on the ground with individual or crew-served weapons, while being exposed ...

Portrayal of Women in D.T. Niane’s Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali Written by D.T Niane and translated by G. D. Pickett, 'Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali' recounts the epic story of Sundiata who was the founder of the Mali empire. This epic is an example of oral history narrated by griot poets aka djeli who before the invention of manuscript passed down the stories of kings and emperors from one generation to another. Sundiata who has been referred as the son of the Buffalo, the son of the lion, Mari-Djata, Sogolan Djata and by many ...

Qualified women are entitled to be in the frontlines too. In January 2013, the United States military lifted its ban on women in ground combat positions, a policy that has been in effect since 1994 (FoxNews.com). The 1994 policy defined ground combat as “engaging the enemy on the ground with individual or crew-served weapons, while being exposed to hostile fire” (Skaine, 7). This paper therefore takes the definition of ground combat as the meaning of the word “frontlines” which was earlier mentioned. The 2013 decision generated many opposing opinions about the issue. Different factors such as physical strength, emotional complications, ...

Intellectualism in Higher Education In his article, "Hidden Intelligence," Gerald Graff puts forward the argument that intellectualism exists not only in academia but also in other areas such as in team sports. He starts the piece by talking about conversations he had when he was a teenager, and uses these as a point of reference throughout the rest of the article. Graff's suggestion is that there need not be two factions of individuals: intellectual and strong, rather, is it entirely possible that people can participate. Similarly, in his piece, "Blue Collar Brilliance," Mike Rose argues that, contrary to popular belief, workers of ...

There has been an increased controversy surrounding policies that govern women serving in the Military. Of questionable concern is the award of roles to women as far as positions are concerned (Desmarais 23). Policies exist in the military that prevent women from serving direct combat positions because it is specified by Congressional Acts, presidential directives, and department of defense (DoD) policies (Sheppard, and Waggener 2). While many are fighting for gender, such policies do little in offering “protection” to women that they promote inequality and discrimination. Policies in the United States Military bar women from combat MOS such as ...

Lynn Weber portrays the divisions inherent in the society as being socially constructed. They are power relations that subject an individual or a group of individuals to a given group based on the social constructs at that particular period in a given geographical environment. This means that they are contextual. Weber also asserts that the power relations operate at both the micro and macro levels of society ( Weber 132). During the reconstruction period, the ideal white man was portrayed as stoic, dominative and strong. The ideal white woman was caring and emotional. The black man was considered silly and dependent on ...

I. Introduction

Gender equity has been a sensitive issue throughout the world. Many societies have a traditional social hierarchy that ranks man on top of his female counterparts. However, the social dynamics in the society have begun to change over time. Many people have come out strongly to speak out for the female gender. They feel that the female gender has been oppressed for a long time and it is therefore prudent that the society transitions in modernity. Many of activities calling for affirmative action argue that the female gender has the same capabilities as the male gender. They believe that they should be ...

Introduction

The debate as to whether the male species has been the most influential on the primate social structure has been on the limelight of anthropological studies for many years. There have been critics who argue that the female species still remains influentially dominant over the other species. However, there are studies that reveal that the male specie is more influential. In this aspect, the dominance of the gender variables in the society context has been used to determine the dominance of the sexes in key social structures. From a historical perspective, the society has lived to believe that males are ...

The existence of differences among humans bars actual existence of equality. This is because the differences cannot be overcome by any means. The white for long have claimed to be superior to the blacks. This is only by considering the race factor. However there exist no differences between the white and the black in terms of intellectual ability, moral capacities and ability to communicate and hence another set of inequalities sets in. Such considerations may not be taken to explain the existence of inequality entirely. Basically, equality should be taken largely as a moral ideal but not a simple assertion of a ...

Take Back the Night Film Series is a sequential presentations on the fight for the women freedom in the society. It is majorly concerned with the rights that the women feel that they are being denied by the men. This is the society and calls for the cooperation of all women to take part and work against the ruling of man. The major concerns are in the rape of women, how women can defend themselves among others. This brings the connections with the rape cases that were made in form of presentations in class. Ever since the saying has ...