Educational Testing Service

Miscegenation as the central theme of literary works has not often been a subject welcomed by the whites in the United States of America. Many books were forbidden or faced harsh criticism for engaging in such controversial topics. Even innocent children story books, such as The Rabbits´ Wedding, where often the characters were animals only portraying a friendly relationship with animals of different colours were considered offensive (18). The reason lay with the society´s assumption that a…

We react with complete repugnance to the idea of cannibalism, and would be disgusted if we were served dog meat or cat meat; yet, over 52 billion pounds of meat are consumed annually in the United States. What differentiates our mindset towards human beings, non-human animals, and pets that we co-exist with? Philosophers, namely Locke, Descartes, and Mutahhari, argue that the factors humans possess, such as consciousness and intelligence, seem to set us apart and distinguish humans as…

John merrick was born on August 5, 1862, in Leicester, England. From a young age he was cursed with the hideous disfigurement of his body. So extreme that he was forced to enter the freak show to be exhibited as an animal, hence the name ¨Elephant Man¨. Because of his disfigurement he was rejected by society and was treated like a monster, being isolated in cages and living in inhumane condition until he found refuge in a London hospital. After taking shelter at the hospital, John Merrick began…

Animals are living creature on earth which have feelings, emotions and even their own thought. They have rights to live safely and peacefully, and must be protected and treated well as human, the most intelligent animal in the world. However, many people think that animals are just such a thing to fulfill the requirements of their life. They do not have compassion towards animals which will directly lead to animal abuse. The phrase "animal abuse" is defined as “the deliberate harm of an animal”…

Mankind’s bond with animals has been ever present and strong throughout history. Early animal domestication dates back more than 10,000 years ago. Whether it be for agricultural purpose or for companionship, animals have served a role by our side for centuries. The question is, when does this relationship turn from one that was mutually beneficial to While humans, like many species, eat meat, that is very different than the forms of exploitation many animals experience today. Showing a stark…

If you are a pet owner, you probably love your animal as if it was one of your children or maybe a sibling, but did you know that there are more animals abused in the world than loved? A quarter of a million animals fall victims of animal hoarding, which is a kind of animal abuse. That means 250,000 animals are placed in one category of abuse, imagine how many animals are abused in dog fighting, puppy mills and animal hoarding combined. In this chapter you will learn about different dog abuse,…

ASPCA help dogs in shelters, but what about those who slowly deteriorate in labs? Each year, over 100 million animals- including mice, rats, frogs, hamsters, rabbits, dogs, monkeys, fish, and birds- loose their life due to animal testing. Scientists claim animal testing is the best way to develop medical treatments. However, animal cruelty…

Inhumanity is Not Inevitable Morality is what separates humans from animals. Humans learn to reflect upon their actions and to judge them against moral codes, but this capacity can fade when extreme external pressures threaten their survival. Animals, however, do not have this ability, they do not think about their actions.They are fierce and unforgiving, only concerned about their own wellbeing. People who are put through an extended amount of hardship may experience their morality dwindling…

A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF ANIMAL METAPHORICAL EXPRESSIONS FOUND IN THE NOVEL “THE WHITE TIGER” BY ARAVIND ADIGA 1. Background of Study The use of animal terms in the human daily conversation has taken place rapidly nowadays which involving the speaker’s thought and emotion. These terms have sort of imagery which is usually delivered through speech acts and idioms. The most common device to use the animal imagery is that by comparing the animal to something unrelated that cannot be taken literally.…

A Critical Summary of Péter Pongrácz et al, 2005, The pet dogs ability for learning from a human demonstrator in a detour task is independent from the breed and age, Applied Animal Behavior Science 90, pp 309-323. Using a detour task around a V-shaped transparent fence, Péter Pongrácz et al (2005) researched the pet dogs’ problem solving ability and capacity to learn from human, in this case from its owner. The main result was that there is no significant differences between breeds or dogs with…