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Introduction: A common American motto is that “bigger is better” when it comes to homes, cars, amusement parks and most importantly food and portions. This mindset played a huge role in what many would say is recent obesity epidemic that has not only swept our nation but also a large part of the world. Currently, more than one third of American adults are obese and these figures continue to rise as we continue to live an overindulgent and sedentary lifestyle (“Adult Obesity Facts,” 2015). This…

Does the consumption of products that have been advertised increase one’s individuality, or detract from it? Living in a capitalistic society and the most-connected-world than ever, the young US generations are facing a new challenge of finding their true selves. One of the major causes derives from the advertisement companies. They cleverly persuade consumers to think the way they want by using scientific, research-based marketing strategies. Gullible people, particularly young people, easily…

Rape is the act of having sexual intercourse without the consent to do so. Rape is not always about having sexual intercourse, but it is also a way for the oppressors “to demonstrate their ‘manhood’” or “to feel powerful” (Does Provocative…). Feminists coined the term “rape culture” to portray how society has put the blame on the victims of rape and has standardized male violence and sexual assault. As more rape cases emerge, more females are coming together to gain a bigger audience and more…

Have you ever been online looking for information on a research paper and BAM on the side of the page is an ad on the trends in celebrity gossip? More and more often if you go to your yahoo homepage one of the top stories will about who 's dating who, the new diet secret, or the speculation of "is she pregnant or just fat?!?". We live in a digital society where everything is blown up and made bigger than it needs to be. Social media is more than just celebrity gossip and plastic surgery, it has…

Three of William's main findings are first being that corporations gives their employee scripts on how to interact with their customers such as guest services. Having a scripted interaction is designed to appeal to a particular group of customers such as the middle-class women in Toy Warehouse and upper-class in Diamond Toys. She finds out that in the Toy Warehouse, it's important to aim at the white women as they are the one shopping for their kids. For Diamond Toys, being known to aim for…

In today's world it is extremely important to bring an awareness to the topic of social inequities and persecutions happening. More specifically, religious inequality is an important subject that needs to be brought attention to. This rising discrimination affects teens in many parts modern America where they are treated poorly because of it. Many authors write about this inequity impacting its readers about the global issue, by having characters to help convey their message. As well as books,…

Retail customers need to close up their wallets before going school clothes shopping this summer because they or their children could be wearing a school uniform surprisingly soon. According to a survey by Land’s End and the National Association of Elementary School Principals about school uniforms in 2013, half of the public schools in the United States, 49 percent to be exact, enforce or plan to enforce a school uniform policy. With so many schools on board for strict dress code policy, one…

A perfect example would be the Cummins Engine Company. Year after year this company insisted on donating to charitable foundations. And year after year they were threatened by bankruptcy. Any business or economics professor will tell you that their choices were not the smartest in the world. Their short term benefits suffered greatly because of these choices. Their long term, however have not suffered. They now produce over $5 billion in revenues each year. "The iron law of responsibility states…

The Sexualized Generation In 2008 I was ten years old and I, like many other young girls, looked up to Miley Cyrus and many other teen celebrities. That year Vanity Fair released an image of Miley nude with only a sheet to cover herself with. She was only fifteen years old. After this image was released many adults were upset, and questioned if she was an appropriate role model for young girls like myself. While this was happening however, I was questioning why there was such a fuss over an…

Effects of 9/11 On September 11th, 2001, the United States underwent one of its most violent, devastating terrorist attacks. This event reverberated through the country’s foundation and left an incredible impact. The lasting effects of 9/11 stretched across multiple facets of America’s way of life. Prejudice has always lingered in the United States, and after this major terrorist attack, Muslims experienced an overwhelming amount of hatred and prejudice directed at them. Flying is also now…