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    over turn than ruling class ideology. Since ruling class ideology is usually spread through news, entrainment, and education without our knowledge it’s hard to prevent it from happening. Most people believe what news stations tell them without even double-checking the information that is given to them. Watching certain shows, listening to the radio, reading the news or watching political news stations with the same rhetoric have the power to shape our thinking. It’s hard to put a stop to it…

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    variables will be used. The independent variables are age, race, abuse as a child, social class, gender, and substance abuse. Age is one of the factors that can influence crime occurrence. Sweeten, Piquero, and Steinburg research suggests that a majority of crime is committed by people between the ages of 12-25. The peak at which crime is committed frequently is around the age of 16. On the other hand, the decline of crime will happen at the age of 25. In addition, the research concludes that…

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    of people in majority positions of power and wealth. The opposite is true for someone who is a gay, Muslim, woman of color. One would find that this woman does not have any where near the opportunities of the aforementioned male. These characteristics are often the breaking point on what is recognized within people’s lives. A good example of this is the discovery of the structure of DNA. James Watson and Francis Crick are credited for the people who discovered the DNA was a double helix…

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    Death of the Innocent Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Where is the life? Every year, many children are conceived, yet unfortunately majority are unable to become miracles. In a 2008 U.S. Census, approximately 1,211,500 abortions occurred in the U.S. [1] Many circumstances surround the reasoning’s to why women get abortions, such as rape, incest, and simply just not being ready to bear children. Although these circumstances could be at play, one should consider that abortion is…

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    from the rioting prisoners. On the other hand you have civilian ship, there is a completely different situation. To me it appears that everyone cooperate with each other and trust each, plus would agree with the decision with decision regards of the majority vote and they did not see any reason why anyone would disagree with the…

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    better life and future for themselves and their children (1). With the unemployment increasing like it is, it will be difficult for many families, especially African Americans, to do this today. The unemployment rate for African Americans is over double the unemployment rate for whites (“Jobless rates” 1). This leap in unemployment is due to the racial discrimination African Americans and other nonwhites face every day. This makes it harder for them to make enough money to send their…

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    Introduction European politics is a multidimensional topic and a combination of many elements that shape the political system in Europe. In any democracy and especially in Europe, political parties are central to the system because they structure the popular vote, formulate the public policy, organize the flow of power and compete in elections, allowing citizens to choose their leaders. Also, European politicians depend a lot on their political parties for their electoral success to parliament,…

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    do so. Herd immunity states that if the majority of the population of an area is protected, then the disease has no way to grow. However, low vaccination rates open the door to disease and allow outbreaks, such as the recent measles in Disneyland, where approximately 147 cases were reported, with 131 being California residents. The outbreak is still affecting a small tight-knit Canadian community, with a very low vaccination rate. There are a majority of states that offer religious, health…

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    In the film, 12 Angry Men, twelve disgruntled, sweat-covered jurymen are debating the verdict of a murder case. The audience gets unique insight into the deliberation of an emotionally-charged case. A young boy is accused of murdering his abusive father in their apartment and then fleeing the scene. The jury raises vital questions about the case that will ultimately form their decision. They must agree unanimously to either acquit the boy of his father’s murder or to send him to the electric…

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    regulations and rules, were created by younger inmates in mind. They can constitute special hardships for inmates who are well in years. Climbing up to a top bunk bed, walking long distances, or standing while counts can be effectively impossible for the majority of older offenders. Corrections Officials should review and evaluate the conditions of confinement for their elderly inmates, incorporate the programs and services obtainable for them, not only that, but make changes as required to…

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