Affluence

Affluenza is a portmanteau of the word influenza and affluence, mainly because it spreads like a virus and only leaves destruction in its path. (Alpha Dictionary) It is described as a psychological malaise affecting wealthy young people and has symptoms including lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation. (Oxford Dictionary) Ultimately,…

The hypothesis generated at the beginning of the experiment was proven false. There was no definitive correlation between LGBT discrimination and global suicide rates. Since there was not any definitive correlation, the hypothesis that there would be a high positive correlation was proven false. There are several different explanations as to why the data turned out this way. One reason is that suicide rates in third world or undeveloped countries are on average lower. Lakshmi Vijayakumar…

A Civil Action A Civil Action is a movie that written about a serious lawsuit between middle family who lives in a small community in Woburn, Massachusetts, and two large corporations called Beatrice Foods and Grace. The case began after a mother of a 3 years old, Anne Anderson discovered that her child has diagnosed with leukemia, which is caused from the contaminated well that fills with carcinogen and specifically trichloroethylene. As the matter of fact, Jan Schlichtmann, the attorney…

Driving along the baron, dusty expanse of Texas Interstate 90, the mundane scenery is pleasantly interrupted by something unexpected, a high-end boutique; a Prada store in the middle of nowhere. Boasting posh stilettos and handbags, patrons will never be able to get their hands on these luxury Italian goods, as the site is, in fact, not a functioning store the work of Berlin-based artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. Erected in 2005, Prada Marfa functions as a site-specific, permanent…

actions as mayor towards the black community in Eatonville highlight the themes of power and control. When Janie and Jody arrive in this town, Jody purchases 200 acres of land to establish his power and gain his “big voice” (28). Because he shows his affluence to the people in the town, they consider Jody superior to them. Even though Tony Taylor, a townsperson, is the designated assembly leader, Jody usurps his power and “[does] all the talking” since he “[takes] the center of the floor” in the…

The modern era marked a trifecta of social, economic and legal changes. Historically, Christianity was a major influence to the criminal justice system. However, beginning in the 17th century and extending as late as the 20th century the criminal justice system underwent major challenges that drove the system to transform, from an fickle and unprecedented legal code into an objective justice system. The social and economic changes that permeated throughout Europe, specifically London, England…

According to Branko Milanovic, the progress from poverty to affluence has been a very long and bitter struggle, and is something that has long divided the classes, as well as countries (Milanovic, 2011). In his paper he states that the division of the classes from poor to rich has long existed, and dates back to "Adam Smith," and "Francois Quesnay (Milanovic, 2011)." He also goes on to state that in his research of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, they both came to the conclusion that "people in…

the dire lack of physical needs, he or she is able to devout more time onto learning and spiritual development that in turn diminishes immorality and reaps divine favor. Theoretically, the result would be an upward spiral of spiritual and physical affluence. Collaterally, various Talmudist considered money as one of the greatest trials since Judaism does not preach abnegation. (Khaner 14). The juxtaposition of the major religions of the world is evidence that abnegation resolves neither wealth…

In America during the 1920’s, owning a car symbolized wealth and affluence. Gatsby, trying to prove his wealth and affluence, drives around an over the top yellow Rolls Royce. Nick comments that “everyone” has seen Gatsby’s flashy car that has, “a rich cream color, bright with nickel” and is “swollen here and there in its monstrous length”. Nicks…

most. Henceforth the name given to the period. In any case, for a few, the Great Depression is seen as a period in history where numerous succeeded, and some even see a blast in the economy. The three records "Period of Extremes ch3", "The Dawn of Affluence, Reading 13" and "Adapting: Middle-and Upper-Class Women. Perusing 14"…