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- 25681: Charter Schools
- ... On the issue of parental authority in relation to minors engaging in premarital sex the authors say: “Your sex life is your own affair, but there is just a chance your parents may think it’s theirs…For example, if you know it would upset your parents to have you sleeping under their roof with a boyfriend or girlfriend who’s coming to stay… make it clear you’ll have separate bedrooms.” (Pg. 145 in a section intended for teen readers) While religious families may take issue with these perspectives, it is important to remember that ... only concern he or she should have is how not to get caught! It would seem to this parent that a chapter on How to prepare for committed love in marriage and/or The family’s role in establishing a healthy and successful society would be equally appropriate. Given the seriousness of the potential outcomes of sexually promiscuous teen behavior, this writer cannot recommend this book as a manual or ...
- 25682: The Population Growth Rate in India
- ... called "bridal price" paid by the family of the groom. Thus, indications are that Muslims throughout the subcontinent have accepted the Indian cultural presumption that girl babies are undesirable even though under Islam the bride's parents theoretically stand to benefit financially. Mahmood Mamdan notes that, in regard to India, "the preferential treatment of male over female clearly shows in the much higher infant death rate among females and in the ... couples seeking to adopt children insures that virtually all babies given up for adoption will find homes in the affluent industrialized countries of the West. We have therefore seen that, while the rate of India's population growth has been slowing, some of the measures adopted to this end are not of the best. To insure that comprehensive family planning programs find widespread acceptance considerably more progress needs to be made ... and social institutions, which encourage the survival of the family and the community through high fertility. Modernization is slowly changing this situation, but to insure success considerably more progress needs to be made. Bibliography Chandrasekhar, S. Abortion in a Crowded World: The problem of abortion with special reference to India (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1974). Franda, Marcus F. (ed.). Response to Population Growth in India: Changes in Social, Political, ...
- 25683: Killing Is Wrong In Every Aspe
- ... The reason for this is that crime is very prevalent in society and our society is having difficulty determining the most effective deterrents and punishments for heinous crimes. Although the crime problem in the U.S. is inevitable, killing is not an appropriate punishment; it is not the answer for anything. As the saying goes,"Why do we kill people to show that killing people is wrong?" This statement shows the ... convicted. Barbaric is a sound adjective to describe capital punishment. We are a civilized society and therefore should have the utmost respect for human life. Killing, regardless of the reason, is barbaric. In David Bruck's essay, "The Death Penalty", he clearly shows the barbarism involved with the death penalty. He says, "Perhaps we want retribution on the flesh and bone of a handful of convicted murderers so badly that we ... Vivian Berger shows how discrimination exists in our justice system, especially in regards to capital punishment. In her essay, "Rolling the Dice to Decide who Dies", she says,"In Georgia, for instance, Professor David Baldus's prizewinning study revealed that, after one accounted for dozens of variables that might legitimately affect punishment, the killer of a white stood a 4.3 times greater chance of receiving death than did a ...
- 25684: Response To Balck Bourgeoise
- By: Anonymous Black Bourgeoisie Reading Response In the first section of Frazier’s Black Bourgeoisie, “The World of Reality”, Frazier introduces his discussion of the interplay of class and race. He outlines the historical roots of the social place of most African-Americans in the U.S.A. and that of the black middle class. Frazier asserts the inconsequential place of middle class African-Americans and their resulting inferiority complex. He depicts the black middle class as living in a “no man’s land” in the dominant white culture of America. Frazier begins a more detailed explanation of his theories by discussing the place of the black bourgeoisie in the political and power structures of America. He ...
- 25685: Pornography
- ... stories contained in these magazine are enough to make a grown man or woman insane, just imagine the effects that the content could have on minors. Imagine all of the images created in a minor's mind from viewing such vulgar publications. Pornography can lead to sexual harrassment, violent sex crimes, sexual violence, the urge to rape, an increase in sexual desire, and many other harmful effects. For these reasons, the ... aggessive behavoir towards women. Rapists who were interviewed in prison were 15 times more likely than nonoffenders to have been exposed to hard-core pornography during the ages of 6 to 10. Hard-core pornography's cheif consumer is once again, 15-19 year old males. Pornography may be the most prevalent form of sex education for our nation's youth. Rather than the youth of America learning about abstinence and sexual morals, the impressionable youth are being taught that women are playthings, that sex has little to do with love and need not ...
- 25686: Heart Cells
- ... majority of heart muscle cells, or myocytes, had been thought to stop dividing by the time a person reaches the age of 9. These cells then pump blood for the rest of a healthy person's life. In people stricken by a heart attack, the cells die and are replaced by scar tissue. The first report of a human myocyte caught in the act of dividing appeared in July 21. (Proceedings ... new cells merely enlarge the heart, the weakened organ may suffer further damaging strain. If the cells grow in a way that thickens the heart wall, however, they might make the organ stronger. Scientists don't yet know how to influence cell division to regenerate healthy tissue. The extent of cell proliferation that The scientist observed remains controversial. Myocytes can contain multiple nuclei, so dividing nuclei do not necessarily provide the ...
- 25687: Medieval England
- ... manhood, might drag out a useless existance, dependent on charity for their sustenance. In general, infant mortality was extremely heavy....Once the child was free to crawl about among the unsanitary rushes, with a child's natural instinct to put everything into its mouth, it is a wonder that any survived. Fromt then on disease and accident would provide ample scope for a medical service, which was virtually non-existent. (Tomkeieff ... have blood on his hands and clothes) and left this to uneducated 'barbers' The practitioner carried the title 'Master,' whereas teachers carried the title 'Doctor' The physician was little advanced over the knowledge of Galen's time. They still believed in the Doctrine of four humours, making diagnoses by inspection of the blood and urine. Most of the therapeutic measures included blood letting, steam baths, amulets, spells, hexes, prayers, the king's touch, and polypharmacy known as theriaca. (Snyder 1). The problem is furthered by the fact that these 'practices' proved of little benefit. Most of these had no scientific basis and were instead rooted in ...
- 25688: Christmas Traditions Around Th
- ... manger scene where Jesus was born. The main events of the holiday season are the posadas, which begin on December 16 and continue until Christmas Eve. Posadas are evening processions that commemorate Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging. Friends and relatives accompany people dressed as Mary and Joseph; some people in the procession dress as angels. The group goes from house to house carrying candles and singing songs, while Mary ... honor of the legendary Queen of Light, who is believed to bring hope during periods of darkness. The holiday season in many parts of Scandinavia begins on December 13 with the celebration of Santa Lucia’s Day. According to legend, Lucia was burned at the stake because she refused to deny her Christian faith and marry a pagan. In her honor, young girls dress in white robes and red sashes, and ... 5, children wait for a visit from Saint Nicholas, who brings them gifts. Most children also receive gifts on Christmas Eve. In some parts of Germany, Santa Claus distributes gifts, but in other regions children’s treats are delivered by Knecht Ruprecht, a mythical figure dressed in animal skins. From Christmas Eve through all of Christmas Day and the next day, stores are closed and all work stops as families ...
- 25689: Birth Control at Schools
- ... may be very offensive to some parents and children. Although most children are required to take a sex education course at the high school level, some parents strongly believe that it is not the school's responsibility to teach their children about sex and birth control. Also, parents believe that there should be a heavier influence on teaching the students about birth control products and sex education, instead of distributing free condoms. Passing out free condoms at high schools may have a negative effect on the way young adults view sex. In high school, young adult's emotions and feelings are still very immature; therefore, passing out condoms may be promoting teenagers to have sex. Parents think giving free condoms to children sends mixed messages on what to think about sex education ... of not caring, it is prominent that children need to be influenced to have safe sex. Teachers and staff members are not pushing children to take and use the condoms. It is solely the individual's decision to take and use the condoms, if needed. The distribution of free condoms is a great way for the students to get condoms who do not have the money or are too scared ...
- 25690: Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was one of our nation’s greatest presidents. He was the 16th US president. Even though his family was poor, he worked himself to the highest office in the US. As president of the US, he led our country through one ... times, the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. The Lincoln Family then moved to Konob Creek, Kentucky. The farm work was really hard. They moved to Indiana to have more land. There, Abraham’s mom died of poison in the milk. Then they moved back to Kentucky, where Abraham’s dad married Sarah Bush Johnston. Abraham called his stepmother, “My angel mom.” Then Abraham started working. He was most skilled at clearing forests. He was also really good at making fences. He was good ...
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