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Other times, their pimps will enforce drugs such as heroin which gives off a hypnotic effect causing the girls to service more men and do unusual sexual practices while under the influence. Although heroin can sometimes alleviate the victim 's pain and suffering it can have extremely damaging effects to the body such as; itching,…

Attebury suggests that one should watch the men ‘when no women can rescue them from their own messes’. There are times when the narrator of The War of the Worlds and Juan find themselves without female companionship or feminine substitutes nearby. When men stand on their own, masculinity may be compromised in front of danger and alienation. Patrick Parrinder points out that ‘the humanist conception of the universe has been shattered by the Martian invasion’. Amongst the confusion and fear…

communities where blacks had once been barred from voting, and many of the leaders or organizations that came into existence during the 1950s and 1960s remained active in southern politics. Southern colleges and universities that once excluded blacks began to recruit them. Despite the civil rights gains of the 1960s, however, racial discrimination and repression remained a significant factor in American life. Even after President Johnson declared a war on poverty and King initiated a Poor…

King and his rhetoric never get old and the speech has the same effect on people generations later. The rhetorical strategies used truly are effective in encouraging racial justice and promoting peaceful problem solving. From beautiful and almost hypnotic imagery, to relatable references, to ornate yet simple diction, it’s no wonder the crowd was left rallying and chanting thoughts of harmony and nonviolence. King, to this day, goes down as one of the greatest persuasive and influential writers…

Misogynoir and its Effects in Social Media Misogyny has been around for centuries, going back as far as ancient Greece. Aristotle regarded women as “non-equals” and as “incomplete, deformed males” (Ganesh). Women have been struggling with being objectified throughout the years and this persists in the present. Misogyny is defined as “the hatred of women”. Misogynoir is a term meaning “anti-black misogyny” (Jackson) which was coined by Black Feminist Scholar Moya Bailey. This sexist outlook has…

This passage of Hamlet occurs at the emotional climax of the play; and in the only private moment we are given between Gertrude and Hamlet. The passage is, thematically a collision of the imagery that has been linked to Old Hamlet and Claudius throughout the play, and structurally a collision of Hamlet and Gertrude’s different attitudes towards the brother-kings. Hamlet is confronting his mother with the internal struggle he has been experiencing through the play, and also attempting to convince…

The Persecution of Innocent Lives The period of witch hunting can be described by R.H Robbins as, “the shocking nightmare, the foulest crime and deepest shame of western civilization,” (“The Witch Hunts”). In Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries, around 60,000 ordinary people were imprisoned and sentenced to death over accusations of witchcraft. Witch-hunting had the crime of degrading women and attempting to put people under authoritative control. The misogynistic society and strict…

We live in a society that praises individuality and freedom and therefore to most people it is a scary thought that an outside source, such as the media has such a large effect on our lives ( 2011). The first paragraph will talk about violence the emotional responsiveness to real life violence and increased aggressive behavior. Television is the cause of most the violence in the world. The next paragraph is the effects on a healthy child 's brain development the way a child 's brain develop and…

Fig 2, Rodin, A, 1882, The Kiss Fig 3, Parker, C, The Distance Similar to the idea of boundaries is concealment. Sculpture artist Judith Scott had Down syndrome and was severely deaf; she used yarn, wool, and other fibres, which may suggest a way of communicating to the public themes of loss, separations, relationships and new beginnings. Her practice consisted of abstract cocoons whereby objects are wrapped up in colourful threads, from crimson red, blues, cream, purple and black. Seeking…

“Come gather ’round people, wherever you roam”, these are the first two verses of Bob Dylan’s well-known song, “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. A song meant to define what the United States and the world was going through: out with the old and in with the new. This hit single was released in 1964, in Dylan’s album, The Times They Are A-Changin’. The idea behind it was made by Dylan, to make an anthem for the changing times during the Civil Rights Movement. Since its release, Dylan has been…