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- 10051: Correctly Political: A Look into the Dynamics of Political Correctness
- ... with this story, but does it sound a little different when transformed into something politically correct? One of the oddest publications of this politically correct era is a PC version of the Christian Bible, The New Testament and Psalms: An Inclusive Version (Oxford University Press). Note these changes: The Lord's Prayer now begins, “Our Father-Mother in Heaven.” The 63rd Psalm's “Thy right hand upholds me” made left-handers ... spirit of capitalism? These are legitimate questions. But they are not the questions routinely pursued in most multicultural courses, which instead have degenerated into a kind of ethnic cheerleading, a primitive romanticism about the Third World, combined with the systematic denunciation of the West.” (Berman 31) In my experience, this is exactly the way schools look at multicultural education. I have participated in several attempts at multicultural classes, and they all ... How to Have Promiscuity in an Epidemic.” At Brown one could find a course called “Christianity, Violence, and Victimization.” Even Yale has PC courses: “Gender and the Politics of Resistance: Feminism, Capitalism, and the Third World.” (Leo 18)
- 10052: Comparison Of Martin Luther King Jr And Malcom X
- They were black men who had a dream, but never lived to see it fulfilled. One was a man who spoke out to all humanity, but the world was not yet ready for his peaceful words. "I have a dream, a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed... that all men are ... Montgomery. King was soon chosen as president of the MIA, the organization that directed the bus boycott. ("King, Martin Luther, Jr., pg. 2) The Montgomery bus boycott lasted for more than a year, demonstrating a new spirit of protest among southern blacks. King's serious demeanor and consistent appeal to Christian brotherhood and American idealism made a positive impression on the whites outside the south. In February 1956, the federal court ... one day their people would be able to be free from the bondage of prejudice and racism, in which they were held captive. A dream that their children would be able to live in a world where they would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Although they differed greatly on their philosophies of the means in which they tried to ...
- 10053: Is Racism Still A Problem In The 21st Century?
- ... taken from their home countries to Britain and America. Although slave trading was mostly common in America, It was the British that first started the slave trade. The slaves were promised the chance of a new life and promised that they would become 'good people' and Christians. They were often falsely promised education and freedom if they would leave their homelands. However, the promises where rarely delivered. People in Britain often ... that are against immigrants usually claim that immigrants are taking jobs from them, these people usually have a poor knowledge and understanding of history and are unaware of why Britain has so many immigrants. After World War II Britain had the task of trying to rebuild what had been lost in the devastation of war. One avenue of the rebuild of Britain was to run public transport again. However, the Britons ... someone to blame for the economic crisis. Hitler singled out the Jewish people as being the cause because of their alleged skills with money and that there was a global Jewish conspiracy to control the world economy. He claimed that they has deliberately caused the depression. This satisfied the Nazi belief and want for a 'Master Race', and they believed that Jews were inferior. This resulted in the Holocaust, were ...
- 10054: Johannes Brahms
- ... works, but their relationship never really grew into a friendship. Schumann also enjoyed many of Brahms' works, and Brahms became good friends with Robert Schumann and his wife, Clara. In a famous article, "Neue Bahnen"(New Paths), Schumann saluted the twenty year old Brahms as "The coming genius of German music." Schumann also arranged for the publication of Brahms' three piano sonatas and three sets of songs. In 1862, Brahms traveled ... lived the life of a simple middle classed citizen, and enjoyed fairly good health until the last years of his life. He died from cancer of the liver. The appreciation of Brahms in the music world grew much after his death. In 1906, Berlin founded the Deutsche Brahmsgesellschaft, with the aim of publishing books about Brahms. Many Brahms societies were also formed in other German and Austrian cities. In the United ... and accepted it. People are frequently performing his works, and his works are nearly the most performed, second only to Beethoven. The literature dealing with Brahms is increasing more and more each year, with many new translations in many different languages.
- 10055: Margret Atwood
- ... was also a Writer-In-Residence at the University of Toronto and the M.F.A. Honorary Chair at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. She has also held the position of Berg Chair at New York University and was the Writer-In-Residence at both Macquarie University at Australia and Trinity University at San Antonio, Texas. From May, 1981 to May, 1982, Atwood was president of the Writers' Union of ... that she has won for her literature. Through out her life she is surrounded by and that what makes her a talented writer and what makes her a popular writer and known through out the world. In short, Atwood seems to please most critics and readers. Her way of weaving words and creating worlds fascinates her audience and leaves the reader in awe and that what makes her the greatest Canadian ... http://sbweb2.med.iacent.com/infotrac/session/159/31/3098072/4?xrm_20 Available: http://www.bdd.com/athwk.cgi/01-10-96/profile. Atwood, Margaret. Survival. Toronto: House of Anansi Press Limited, 1972. ---. The New Oxford Book of Canadian Verse. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1982. Hamilton,K.A. Canadian Writes! Toronto: The Writer’s Union of Canada Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut. Publisher’s Weekly (Online) Available: http:// ...
- 10056: Do Trends Ever Really Die
- ... baggy pants, just like the ones worn now, and buy them for his or her outfit. The pants will be a huge hit, forcing fashion designers to rush to the sewing machine, or some other new sewing invention, Berrong 2 and produce as many as possible. They will be worn mostly by teenagers, and also adult men going through a mid life crisis. The new and improved baggy pants will be sold at any local clothing store and also at Target and Wal-Mart. In the year 2020 many people will become tired of the fashion trends. They will want ... the clock on fashion, and make it better or more improved. People are always looking for clothing that will separate them from everyone else. The baggy pants are sure to do it. But soon the world will realize how cool the pants are, and start buying them. Shortly after, everyone will have his or her very own pair of baggy pants, including the President of the United States. Many trends ...
- 10057: Joan of Arc As A Leader
- ... some have not, some have been good leaders and some have been bad. To decipher between the two is difficult if the definition for "leader" is unknown. A leader is defined by the Webster's New World Dictionary as: n. 1. a person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as a group or activity. There are many synonyms for a leader, examples of some are: master, ruler, captain, chief ... Staple,1956,42) The two saints acted as training tools sent by God to teach Joan self-discipline and prepare her for the mission at hand. One day Saint Michael came to her with a new command, one with specific instructions. Daughter of God, go to Robert de Baudricourt, who is captain of the fortress of Vaucouleurs. He will give you men-at-arms to take you to the Dauphin. ( ...
- 10058: Satan
- ... Look at Martin Luther King, Jr. He led a rebellion for black people and today he is respected for that. Bravery is another one of Satan s respectable mannerisms. Satan had to have been fairly brave to plan a battle against God. Even though he was banned from heaven, he is the leader of hell, and he still plans to get God back for what he did. A brave person is usually always recognized in society. To have pride is a good thing. People or teams that have pride are the ones that succeed. They need to have the type of pride that gives ... win . Satan doesn t give up easily. The first thing that he thought when he got to hell was how he could take revenge of God. Satan s ambition might become more noticeable in the world one of these days. The evil just might over power the good. It all ready happened once, and God had to extinguish life on earth with a flood. Then He had to start from ...
- 10059: A Critique Of Tuesdays With Mo
- ... his final lesson: how to live. Morrie and Mitch s relationship went far beyond that of a teacher and student. It turned into a friendship between two men. Morrie taught Mitch innumerable lessons about the world, feeling sorry for oneself, regrets, death, family, emotions, fear of aging, money, how love goes on, marriage, culture, forgiveness, and saying good-bye. Morrie never wanted sympathy from Mitch; only an open mind and heart ... reveled in the excitement of being able to share his ideas with someone. He did not think of death as an end, as a final farewell. He viewed the end of his life as a new beginning and an opportunity for reflection. The last line of this memoir reads the teaching goes on. Morrie wanted people to continue learning from him even after he was gone. After reading this account I ... at a broad spectrum of people. Morrie was able to speak to the masses as easily as he was able to speak to one person. This novel touches each person who reads it in a new and interesting way. At times I felt as though it was I sitting in Morrie s messy study, intently listening to his every word, learning from his every move. As I look back on ...
- 10060: Giver
- ... the people from there doesn't know any history about the past. And so after a year of following Giver (his instructor) he learns a lot of things about the past and a lot of new feelings and emotion that they dun have in their world. And so Jonas found out that the world just should no be working this was and therefore. He and Giver plan to leave the country. However, Giver thought that he is too old for escaping, so he decided just to help Jonas ...
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