A Time for Choosing

based on gender, race or ethnicity. (Dickson 2010) Furthermore, Dickson also writes that “The largest estimate is the 16 percentage point decrease in the probability of choosing engineering and computer science for white females. Similarly large estimates obtained for minority women. […] Thus, the gender effect is almost three times the size of a standard deviation increase in standardized test scores. Sample means revealed about a 20 percentage point gap between white women and white men in…

“Be yourself”. A timeless quote used by many greats remains one of the prevalent foundations of our current society. True in every aspect, it states the belief of not only current generations but generations of the past also, as it states values that resurfaced in romanticism. J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, written during the romantic period in the 20th century, epitomizes the values of romanticism. The Catcher in the Rye exhibits romantic beliefs that “man in society is more corrupt…

feel uncomfortable with their healthcare professional, they are less likely to discuss their health concerns, or follow recommendations provided by the healthcare giver. As a medical professional, I will make sure my patients get this from me. Choosing a healthcare career allows you to make an impact on several lives each day. In this career choice, you could help bring a new life into the world or save a life from leaving the world too soon. By doing this you can change lives of individuals.…

presents a personal experience of literary censorship in the article "Silencing Huck Finn.", defining the decision of when choosing censorship has a greater benefit over becoming offensive. In his article Howard discusses the benefits of establishing an open dialogue around contentious literature through a college English class. Additionally, analyzing the experience of choosing whether to recite aloud a profanity included in Mark Twain’s classic story “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”,…

Choosing a surrogate mother can be challenging but also just the thought of considering surrogacy. In order to consider surrogacy, a couple has to first take into consideration each other’s feelings about surrogacy. Communication with your partner is very…

bring goods which previously existed only for those at the forefront of the technological arms race into the hands of consumers. The epitome of this is the creation of websites, a skill that once belonged only to a select few that dedicated significant time and effort into honing their skills. Now creating an inexpensive, but quality website is easy to achieve. Deciding on a domain name is the first step to constructing a website. The domain name should be the company name, organization, or the…

not merely demanding their rights, but men, too, have become increasingly invested in what is best for all. Many men have long understood and many are coming to understand that they, too, lose when denied the contributions their female peers have in times past been unable to make. While the patriarchy continues to crumble, artifacts lay among the ruins that continue to remind us of the standards and moral models from whence we came. Unfortunately, the traditional marriage concept persists,…

on the list for highest crime rates in Michigan. “Crime rates per 50,000 people: violent crime 738.6404, murder/non-negligent manslaughter 23.93, and property crime 1,801.04” (Devereaux). For having just under 100,000 people in the city it has five times less people than Detroit and slides in as number 2 in Michigan still. Due to the high rates of crime I encourage you to think twice about visiting this city. The crime numbers for the city are outrageous “Crime numbers: violent crime total…

The question of “How much of what happens in our lives do we actually control?” is present throughout the play Macbeth, which was written by William Shakespeare, and the story of Chris McCandless, which is a story called Into the Wild. Both of these stories demonstrate this theme through the choices both of the main characters make in their lives, Macbeth was told his prophecy by the witches, which set him on his path towards the destiny that he formed through the choices he made. In the case of…

The decision of choosing influence or authority is critical, as it sets the tone for your group. While authoritarian leadership can work to an extent, influential leadership is far the better choice for the long run. Influential leadership makes the other members more willing to embrace the culture and mission of the team. Many reject influential leadership because they think it makes the members lazy, uninterested, and unfocused. These are misconceptions, and my personal experience is proof of…