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- 3621: Abortion
- ... some groups, the Roman Catholic church in particular. Many opposed to abortion believe it is the taking of a human life. Those who favor the legal availability of abortion cite the right of women to control their reproduction and of physicians to perform abortions without fear of criminal charges. Other arguments in favor of abortion include population control, the social problems caused by unwanted children, and the dangers of illegal abortion. In 1989 and in 1992 the United States Supreme Court in 5-4 rulings upheld provisions of a 1986 Missouri law and ...
- 3622: Chlamydia
- ... safe alternative for treating pregnant women. Penicillin, which is often used for treating some other STD's, is not effective against Chlamydial infections.6 New medications are being developed that should simplify treatment and help control the spread of Chlamydia from mother to baby as well as through sexual intercourse. Because of these risks and risks to the newborn, many doctors recommend routine testing of all pregnant women for a Chlamydial ... 1992. Mosby Year-Book Press. Various Bibliography Bibliography American Social Health Association Research Department ³Chlamydia Prevention² Online Article. 1999. Encarta Online Encyclopedia. ³Chlamydia² Online Article. Second Edition. Copyright 1996. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Survey . 1998. Word Count: 1048
- 3623: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
- ... we look at Darwin as we look at all innovators of the mental process. He brings us that much closer to our own views of a utopian society by helping us to define and subsequently control our environments. He turns the bright spotlight of understanding to the biological world and shows us how to comprehend our role within it. In addition, his insights help us to fine-tune our control of the settings and mechanisms of creation.
- 3624: Mexican-American War
- Mexican-American War The Mexican War was a war that lasted from 1846 to 1848. The two major issues behind the war were the inability of the Mexican government to establish political and economic control over its vast northern frontier, including the Mexican state of Tejas y Coahuila, and the westward movement and dynamic expansionism of the United States during the 19th century. Before the war occurred, Mexico had already lost control of much of its northeastern territory as a result of the Texas Revolution. This land, combined with the territory of Mexico at the end of the war, would eventually form what is now part of ...
- 3625: Ceremony
- ... or interact with him because they were too fearful to look past his differences and accept him as a fellow human being. The white man introduced alcohol (firewater) to the Indians in an attempt to control them, manipulate them, and take advantage of them. As the Indian people became more dependent on the alcohol, the white man fed the addiction with more alcohol, more bars, and more liquor stores. The Indian ... ill effects of vomiting cheap wine and participating in prostitution. The power and unity they once shared with each other had disappeared, and the sacred ground they appreciated and respected was no longer under their control. The land was now in the hands of the white man, which would lead to devastating abuse, pollution, resource depletion, and eventually destruction. The ancient Indian story said, "They will fear the people" and "They ...
- 3626: Colonial Woman
- ... For a woman to have any place in the legal system it was better to remain single. Single women, or Feme Sole had more legal rights than a married woman. She could own property, retain control of her earnings, and sign contracts. Feme Sole was a better legal status, but it was a socially unacceptable status. Unmarried women were looked down upon as being infertile. Women could either marry, have children ... their time performing daily tasks, but still were able to have leisure activities such as painting, embroidery, and charity work. Women had very few legal rights. In the majority of colonies, women had no legal control over their lives. It was the consensus among society that a female was best represented by her father, brothers, and husbands. A woman could only own property if there was no men in her private ...
- 3627: The Awakening: A Woman's Fight for Independence
- ... After this move she was free to explore her new profound freedom and desires. She succumbed to the passion in her heart and had a meaningless affair with Arobin, a known heartbreaker. She was in control of this new relationship and she loved feeling in control. True, she felt nothing beyond lust for the man but she was able to do as she wished. Her love for Robert Lebrun was truly her biggest obstacle she was to overcome. Every thought and ...
- 3628: Borderline Personality Disorde
- ... instability with marked and frequent shifts to an empty lonely depression or to irritability and anxiety. The person may show inappropriate and intense anger or rage with temper tantrums and resentment, and a loss of control or fear of loss of control over angry feelings. There is a feeling that one is flawed, defective, damaged or bad in some way, with a tendency to go to extremes in feeling, thinking, or behavior. The depression that accompanies this ...
- 3629: A Raisin In The Sun Crtical An
- ... providing for their families. It's easy to criticize society and place the blame on America for not affording Walter the opportunities of his white counterparts. The fact is, he does not seem to have control over his own responsibilities. Therefore, if he was given all the resources needed to provide his family his poor judgement and lack of business sense would create further stress on the family. His wife, Ruth ... manhood is long and tedious. So, sacrifices must be made and responsibilities must prioritized. Sometimes, people are unwilling to put their dreams aside for a bigger cause. The test of a real man is relinquishing control of his personal ambitions to benefit the whole or in Walter's case the family. Certainly it would be unfair for Walter give up his aspirations. The issue is whether Walter can distinguish between a ...
- 3630: Abortion: Points of View
- ... complex issue comes down to one question: Is the fetus a person? If you believe it is not a person, then it is simply part of the woman's body and subject to her exclusive control. From this point of view, any attempt to diminish that control is a cruel infringement upon a woman's rights. If, however, you believe the fetus is a person, then you are obligated to protect it, even to the point of delimiting the actions of the ...
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