The articles, “Multiculturalism”, “Culturally Conscientious Classroom”, “Why do we teach?”, and “Multiple Intelligences” all identify the different groups of students in an American classroom. Students vary according to their ethnicities, abilities/disabilities, and intelligences. First, teachers must construct an environment and utilize teaching strategies that engage all students. Teachers can begin this construction process by following the five dimensions of multicultural education. For…
Trafficker’s exploits and take advantages of individuals for the purpose of gaining profits from the forced labor, and commercial sex (National Human Trafficking Resource Center, n.d.). These individuals lure their victims by exploiting and manipulating their victim.…
The era which proceeded Mussolini’s rise to power was marked by tumultuous post-war grievances and increased economic instability. The years following 1870 was marked by an unstable political system, poverty, a decline in nationalism and Italy’s involvement in the First World War. World War One proved devastating for Italy’s economy and the Italian’s failed to achieve their aims at the Paris Conference- leaving them humiliated on a world stage. There are many factors that enabled Mussolini and…
There are numerous similarities between warfare and elections. Both involved protracted struggles for power, strategizing, fundraising and research. Political campaigns in the U.S. even borrow several terms from warfare, further demonstrating their congruence. Campaigns strategize in “war rooms”, put their fundraised capital in their respective “war chests”, “mobilize” campaign members and confront their opponents in “battleground” states. The results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election…
they do not need their services any longer. The image shows how transnational corporations exploit labor from their host communities and how they achieve their objectives through the global economy. When I found a job, one employee left under unclear circumstances while the company laid off the other. In others words, the image suggests that organizations use powerfully guiding force to dominate and exploit employees to achieve their interest. My case is a good example where they forced me to…
In a male-dominated society, women have been regarded as weak, submissive, and insignificant; men, as opposed to women, established complete authority in both society and relationships. Among many works of British literature, authors and poets have challenged the oppressive societal expectations about the roles of women, welcoming assertive, independent female characters who seek power and control. Jane Austen’s Emma Woodhouse, Katherine Mansfield’s Rosemary Fell, and Geoffrey Chaucer’s the Wife…
Beowulf, an Epic Example The story Beowulf, an oral tradition told several times is, for the most part, an epic poem. An epic is a genre of classical poetry originating in Greece. It contains universal themes, it is focused on the exploits of a hero and/or demigod, it starts in medias res, which means it starts in the middle of some type of action, and many more characteristics to make Beowulf an epic poem. Beowulf is an example of an epic because the narrative starts in medias res,…
Gaining knowledge is an act enforced by about all; schools, family, even friends at times enforce the gain of knowledge. One can chase knowledge for a lifetime, but one can question if there is a limit. Knowledge, if misused, or an excessive amount is gained, can be detrimental towards the pursuer and possibly others. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" reflects the pursuit of knowlege as a negative act. In the novel, Victor Franenstein seeks further knowledge in order to create life. Once…
The 19th century was a critical period for the people of Mexican decent who resided in California. These people, known as Californios during this time period, were subjugated to the heinous crimes that occurred as a result of the Anglo Americans who were beginning to move west. In his detailed biography, “Bandido: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez”, John Boessenecker further develops the issues the Californios encountered in the 1800’s that gave rise to the famous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.…
A Few Key Points to Note about Junk Yards Junk yards are important for two things; towing away wrecked cars and selling the spare parts for those cars to whomever needs a quick and relatively cheaper fix. Undoubtedly, junk yards are highly important and very useful from an automotive stand point. As a matter of fact, they help in maintaining a safe and clean environment, which would otherwise be filled with countless damaged and wrecked automobiles, rusting their way out of existence. Everything…