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- 10331: AIDS Related Stigma
- ... population. The same is true of prostitutes, IV drug users, and people of color (O’Hare, et al., 1996; Giblin, 1995 & CASW, 1990). It is significant to mention colored populations, as the parts of the world that are most severely effected by AIDS, such as countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia, and Haiti, are mostly populated by races other than Caucasian. As a result, a strong association has been ... illness is perceived as controllable: effects of gender and mode of transmission on AIDS related stigma. Sex Roles, 33 (9/10). Giblin, J., C. (1995). When Plague Strikes: the Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS. (117-187) New York: Harper Collins. Bishop, G., D., Alva, A., L., Cantu, L. & Rittiman, T., K. (1991). Responses to persons with AIDS: fear of contagion or stigma?. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 21 (23) 1877-1888. Quam, M., D. (1990). The Sick Role, Stigma and Pollution: the Case of AIDS. In Feldman, D., A. (Ed.), Culture and AIDS. (pp. 29-43). New York: Praeger. Canadian Association of Social Workers. (1990). Preparing For HIV and AIDS: Resource Kit for Social Workers. Ottowa: Health and Welfare Canada. L’Association des Medecines de Langue Francaise du Canada (Ed.). (1990). ...
- 10332: Ecodisc
- ... Englishman in South Devon. Ecodisc is designed so that the user can see what effects certain changes can make on the environment with out actually making the changes. Ecodisc is a good educational tool showing new users the effects of certain decisions. It can also be used a map, because it lets you see various parts of the nature reserve without actually going there. Ecodisc allows the user to take on ... reserves, working for national parks or just as an interest thing. Ecodisc is an invention which would greatly help both the computer and television industries as well as the nature and wildlife organisations across the world. Already there are programmes that enable the user to take control of what is happening, and Ecodisc, being one of the first, has greatly aided the production of the others. Ecodisc is the start of a new way of life in visual entertainment and may also aid things like scientific research and study.
- 10333: American History Immigration and Discrimination in the 1920's
- American History Immigration and Discrimination in the 1920's Beginning in the early nineteenth century there were massive waves of immigration. These "new" immigants were largely from Italy, Russia, and Ireland. There was a mixed reaction to these incomming foreigners. While they provided industries with a cheap source of labor, Americans were both afraid of, and hostile towards these new groups. They differed from the "typical American" in language, customs, and religion. Many individuals and industries alike played upon America's fears of immigration to further their own goals. Leuchtenburg follows this common theme from the beginning of World War I up untill the election of 1928. If there was one man who singlely used America's fear of immigrants to advance his own political goals it was Attorney General Palmer. The rise ...
- 10334: To Say This Is Enough
- ... the focal point of Sheppard s obsession on helping others, shows Sheppard the error of his ways by going back to prison. By refusing to be taken by Sheppard s persuasion of looking at the world in a scientific viewpoint, Rufus shows that faith is more important than being free---if being free means not believing in God. From the story, Flannery O Conner takes the side of Rufus. The lame ... their sorrows. The author s perception of life is shown by the mother-daughter relationships. Tan showed that the daughters would not be able to overcome the struggles in their life until they understand how brave their mothers really are. June s understanding of her mother s wish to find her twin sisters enabled her to see the world in her Chinese-American eyes; and through that, she is finally able to appease her inner conflict. Waverly finally realized that only by combining her Chinese and American sides will she be able to ...
- 10335: Buddhism
- Buddhism. Facts: 1. Buddhism is a major world religion, founded in northeastern India and based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha, or Enlightened One. Buddhism today is divided into two major branches known to their respective followers ... turn, adapting itself to Chinese ways. Buddhism also expanded into Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Buddhism was first introduced into Tibet in the AD 600s and soon became a significant force in Tibetan culture. Several important new sects of Buddhism developed in China. My opinion: 1. I do not mind where it was founded but I really think they should not divided it into two major branches because there a lot of ... effecting your next life and the life after that. 6.I also think so because if a person wants a good live then he or she has to do something to promoted and get a new and better live or you'll be exactly the same boring live. 7. I've tried yoga and I still do not understand where is the discipline there all I found is physical exercise ...
- 10336: The Reagan Tax Cuts and Foreign Policy
- ... for the better. However, at the same time, the Democrats controlled the Congress and continued increased spending against Reagan's wishes. The Joint Economic Committee stated that an across-the-board tax cut was not new. In the 20's the Mellon tax cuts were implemented by Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon during the Administrations of Hoover, Harding, and Coolidge. In the 60's Kennedy introduced tax cuts. In both instances ... 1986. This act simplified and reduced taxes, but the democrats wanted to claim equal credit for the bill as well. A stock market crash in 1987 raised questions about the nation's economic health. A new bill to balance the federal budget became law in 1987, but the huge deficit continued to be a concern to the government. Congress passed Reagan's requests for cuts in taxes and in some government ... the rich. With respect to foreign policy Reagan's performances especially with Mikhail Gorbachev showed a high approval of performance with the people. Reagan had the highest poll ratings for performance of any president since World War 2. It appears that his leadership helped to make the feeling of the country to have a more confident outlook on the future. References "Iran-Contra Affair," Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia 1993-1995. ...
- 10337: Zora Neale Hurston - Their Eye
- ... tremendously. How? Why? It was like a flute song forgotten in another existence and remembered again. What? How? Why? This singing she heard that had nothing to do with her ears. The rose of the world was breathing out smell. It followed her through all her waking moments and caressed her in her sleep. It connected itself with other vaguely felt matters that had struck her outside observation and buried themselves ... explanation of why Janie needs to marry up the social ladder, that revealed a good deal about the reality of being an African-American woman. She says “De nigger woman is de mule uh de world so fur as Ah can see” Hurston (29). Janie, out of respect for her grandmother, went off to start her role as a wife. For the most part, Janie’s experiences as a wife were ... submissive roles. With him she felt free. After a while Janie and Tea Cake left town to get away from the image the people still had of Janie as “Mrs. Mayor Starks.” This meant a new identity for Janie - but this time she was able to build her own identity and what she gave up for Tea Cake she gave up willingly, because she loved him. Janie was able to ...
- 10338: Women In Combat
- ... of females in the military. During the Persian Gulf War, women were sent to the Middle East to fly helicopters, service combat jets, refuel tankers, and load laser-guided bombs. Their performance has led the world to realize that women are extremely useful in combat. Defense secretary Dick Chaney said "Women have made a major contribution to this [war] effort. We could not have won without them." Leaders in the field ... had the largest deployment of women in the armed forces in history. These women encountered the same risks as the men they served with. Twenty one females lost their lives (Holm, Women in Combat: The New Reality, pg. 67-68). In the Persian Gulf, there were no exact positions and all areas were equally vulnerable, so the idea of safe havens for women was not really applicable. By many armed forces ... might be more important than brawn, a reason to exclude women is non-existant. By: Megan Craven, Jennifer Kopper, Stacey Rohrer Sources: Time Magazine, Aug 21, 1991 p.31. Holm, Jeanne, Women in Combat: The New Reality, pg. 67-68. Snyder, Kathy L. "An Equal Right to Fight."
- 10339: King Arthur and Beowulf: A Comparison
- ... and respect was imposed into the weapons of the king. The noble King Arthur utilized the arms of his time, opposed to Beowulf's unarmed way of battle. Described as the strongest man in the world, Beowulf voyages across seas slaying evil demons with nothing but his bare hands. "…Knew at once that nowhere on earth had he met a man whose hands where harder." In the confrontation of Grendel and ... bent back as Beowulf leaned up on one arm." Beowulf was seen as a hero who conquered the evils with his sheer strength. "Strongest of the Geats - Greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in the world." Beowulf was a hero for who he was, a physically superior being. Additionally, he was adored by the Geats for his personality and mentality, along with his accomplishments of bettering society. King Arthur and Beowulf ... battle. "I alone…… may purge all evil from this hall…" Alone and unarmed, Beowulf fights as a hero. Beowulf does not fight in a group or army. "The battle was over, Beowulf had been granted new glory." Unlike the noble King Arthur, Beowulf fights unaccompanied to improve society. "And when the host of both parties saw that sword raised, they blew beams, trumpets, and horns, and shoned grimly." The two ...
- 10340: Catacombs
- ... did open them up to their fellow people, showing the faith. As time went on and room started to run out in the catacombs, the catacombs grew larger by gifts and by the purchase of new properties, sometimes by the Church itself. With the edict of Milan announced by the emperors Constantine and Licinius in February 313, the Christians were no longer persecuted. They were free to practice their faith, to ... the other catacombs. The very traces of their existence were lost. During the late Middle Ages they didn't even know where they were. The Christian religion developed rapidly in Rome and all over the world past the 1st century. This was because it was original and suitable for all mankind to believe in. It was also due to the testimony of fervour; this was that the Christians expressed brotherly love and charity to everybody. The Roman authorities were at first unconcerned about the new religion, but soon the people showed themselves hostile to the authorities because the Christians refused to worship the ancient pagan deities of Rome, and also the emperor. The Christians were accused of disloyalty to ...
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