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- 2201: Thomas More's Ideal Society
- ... This seems more like a class system, where someone is placed into a certain class or group depending on who their parents are. More tries to avoid the class system by stating that "if a child fancies some other trade, hes adopted into a family that practices it." This is very strange, why would anyone give up their child because s/he likes a different profession than their parents.. Besides, does any child know what they want to do for their rest of their lives during adolescence? Not many children do. Equally important is Mores view of an average working day in utopia. The day begins ...
- 2202: Hesiod and the Ascent of Zeus
- ... Theog. 157). But this caused Gaia great pain. She created a sickle from a new form of metal, then went and asked her children for help. Kronos, the "clever devisor" (Theog. 168), was the only child who spoke up. Kronos follows his mother's plan, cuts off Ouranos's genitals and throws them into the sea. The blood landing on Gaia forms the three Erinyes or furies, the giants, and the ... follow" (Theog. 210). Gaia also had children with her other son, Pontos. Their names are Nereus, Thaumas, Phorkys, Keto, and Eurybia. Among Night's children are Thanatos (Death), Hypnos (Sleep), and Eris (Strife). The youngest child, Eris, a "hardhearted demon" (Theog. 225) gave birth to such evils as Murder, Lies, and Ruin. The first son of Pontos, Nereus, the "knower of just and gentle proposals" (line 236) married one of Okeanos ... Zeus in Krete and leaves him there to be raised by Gaia. Then Rhea wraps a stone and "places it into the hands of Ouranos's son" (Theog. 485). Kronos, believing it to be his child, swallows the stone. Zeus, "unconquered and carefree" (Theog. 489), grows quickly and returns to avenge himself and his siblings. Kronos, "by the trickery and force of his son" (Theog. 494), regurgitates the stone and ...
- 2203: My Childhood
- ... Shirley was wheeled directly into the birthing room after they reached the hospital as her husband paced back and forth outside. Then, at 6:30 A.M., the couple's son entered the world. The child was me. I can remember hearing that story thousands of times during my childhood. I often wondered how I managed to get to where I am now, i.e., how did I learn the things ... world we have to deal with as adults. There are three main agents of childhood socialization: the family, peers, and school. The family is the first and most important agent for the socialization of a child. Within the confines of the family, a child learns about love, protection, and security. In my household, concepts such as responsibility, honesty, and respect were taught by not only my parents, but also by my aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Also, they taught ...
- 2204: Do What You Want, Just As Long As They Say So
- ... to thousands of traffic violations issued per year, drivers now a days see find speeding, a reckless act that endangers others as well as the driver, a needless oppression. It is simple anarchy, like a child told not to touch something harmful. The child finds the need to break the rule, and likewise will suffer the punishment when caught or hurt. Then the child will cry, and feel as if it is being scolded just for being an innocent. America, like a baby, whines and cries it own share when we are caught breaking the rules. Anarchists want ...
- 2205: Down Syndrome 2
- ... the level of mental retardation falls into the mild to moderate range, but some cause can range severely. However, people with Down syndrome possess a multitude of individual strengths and talents. For this reason, a child should have as many services accessible to them throughout their entire development. Early intervention services, stimulating home environments, and good medical care are of the utmost importance for a child with Down syndrome, and will help a child develop to his/her full potential. Individuals with Down syndrome are becoming increasingly involved with society and community organizations, and more people will interact with these individuals. Therefore, there is an increasing need for ...
- 2206: Edgar Allan Poe 6
- Although not originally well received, Edgar Allan Poe, became one of the most influential literary writers in American history. As a child, he wrote numerous poems, many which were later published. As a young adult he focused much of his attention on short fiction. He was credited with creating the detective story and known for his psychological ... well-respected regional journal. In 1836, Poe was officially married to Virginia. Although steadily employed, after the marriage Poe continued to incur debts. In the fall of 1836, his editorial qualities began to suffer. Alcohol abuse was suspected and White removed Poe as editor. Poe soon completely left the Messenger and moved briefly to New York before settling in Philadelphia. (Nilsson; Thompson). After almost three years of free-lance writing, Poe ...
- 2207: Sex In Society
- ... girl?" (p.25) Other queries about attributes of health and physical conditions are only brought up afterwards, the first priority is to establish its sex. " Indeed, almost immediately, gender identity is permanently stamped on the child by the name it is given." (p.26) Recent research has established beyond a doubt that males and females are born with a different set of "instructions" built into their genetic code. Studies at Harvard ... sexist advertising being broadcasted. (p.6) The overall content of television nowadays has changed dramatically from that of the past. Today characters deal more and more with important issues such as teen pregnancy, stds, spousal abuse, and birth control. (Impoco, 1996, p. 58) Five to ten years ago, this subject matter was unheard of for use in programming content, as TV families tended to be occupied with trivial things such as ...
- 2208: Comparison of the Characters in "A Doll's House" and "The Stranger"
- ... when she meets Meursault. The same goes for Nora. She appears very childish in the opening scene when Helmer calls her "my little skylark"(148) and "little squirrel"(148). She hides her macaroons like a child hiding something that she should not have, before going to see Torvald her husband. This seemed to be an act or a mask because it is unusual to see a normal woman act like a child. It is not totally obvious at first that Nora is hiding anything from others or even that she is wearing a mask. Not until later in the story when Mrs. Linde comes does Nora drop ... in the 1800's women were only supposed to take care of children and the household while the men worked. It was important for her to have the attitude of being playful and like a child in order to hide her true self. Otherwise she would have been in trouble not only from Torvald but from others as well because it was not proper or socially acceptable for a woman ...
- 2209: Eleanor Roosevelt
- ... A new relationship was forged, but on terms wholly different from the old. She turned her energies to a variety of reformist organizations, joining a circle of post suffrage feminists dedicated to the abolition of child labor, the establishment of a minimum wage and the passage of legislation to protect workers. In the process she discovered that she had talents-for public speaking, for organizing, for articulating social problems. She formed ... useful," Eleanor told young women, cautioning them against marrying too hastily before they had a chance to expand their horizons. She was instrumental in securing the first government funds ever allotted for the building of child-care centers. And when women workers were unceremoniously fired as the war came to an end, she fought to stem the tide. She argued on principle that everyone who wanted to work had a right to be productive, and she railed against the closing of the child-care centers as a shortsighted response to a fundamental social need. What the women workers needed, she said, was the courage to ask for their rights with a loud voice. For her own part, ...
- 2210: Social Criticism in Literature
- ... especially the French Revolution, begins by criticizing the aristocrats' treatment of the poor people of France. In the seventh chapter of book two, the Monsieur the Marquis had accidentally driven his carriage over a young child, killing him. Instead of worrying about the child's welfare, the Monsieur's reaction was to worry about his horses: "One or the other of you is for ever in the way. How do I know what injury you have done to my horses."(Dickens, 111) He deemed their lives inferior and insignificant, as illustrated when he threw a gold coin to the child's devastated father as compensation. The Monsieur the Marquis revealed his true sentiments to his nephew: "Repression is the only lasting philosophy. . . fear and slavery, my friend, will keep the dogs obedient to the ...
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