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Food and food preparation is the significant part of reproductive labor especially since there is more down-streaming investment to food processing industry. Whilst, productive labor is a labor economically valued in a market place, reproductive labor is concerned to pose no economic value in a market place. Reproductive labor is more associated with private sphere; labor often done by household member for other household members. However, reproductive labor are typically done for free, which…

Historical Background/Leader’s Context: Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Swat Valley, Pakistan. In her book, I Am Malala, she talks about how her father was thrilled about her birth even though a daughter's birth is not usually celebrated in her culture. Malala’s father even named her after a Pashtun heroine, Malalai of Maiwand, a girl who died in a battle after her words plus bravery inspired her people to fight. In her book Malala gives a brief summary of her parents upbringing…

1. Mysteries of Chronic Pain Post your reaction to the video podcast. Describe the factors and influences that have led to the increase in chronicity that exists today. What are your thoughts? As explained by Elliot Krane (TedTalks, 2011) chronic pain can result from the plasticity of the nervous system and become its own disease. Neurotransmitters interact with glial cells which “have a vital role in the modulation, amplification and, in the case of pain, the distortion of sensory experiences…

Daily Life of North Korea Under a Centrally Planned Economy Throughout reading the book Nothing To Envy Ordinary - Lives In North Korea Barbara Demick depicts the everyday lives that go on in the regime that has been created under North Korean communist power. The book shows many of the economic factors that took place in the beginning and current state of North Korea. With the extreme government regulation that North Koreans experience, there is a lack of basic human rights, poverty, and…

Lamarck described that living beings acquired traits during the course of their lives based on the needs of the organism, and these traits could then be passed on to the offspring of the organism. For example, according to Lamarckism, a giraffe has a long neck because initially, the giraffe wished for a long neck in order to feed on tall plants, and over the course of the giraffe’s life, its neck progressively lengthened as a result. This “change” would then be passed onto the giraffe’s…

In this book, Hubner explores a juvenile correctional facility and provides the readers with insight on the school’s ultimate goal of resocializing the teenage delinquents held there. Hubner points to the reason as to why systems that include retributive justice do not work as such, “With a few exceptions, most institutions incarcerating juveniles do not rehabilitate. Indeed, they are not that much different from adult prisons. At best they are holding tank, at worst, they are finishing schools…

Breaking Stereotypes One Step At a Time Greek life contributes a lot to the average college community. Whether it being, giving student’s connections, philanthropy, or providing a fun atmosphere for several stressed college students. The affect it has on the students individually is huge too. Fraternity’s and sorority’s push each member to reach outside their comfort zone, and to strive for excellence in academics, community involvement, and personal development. “Greeks all speak a “language”…

again after serving in the United States Army. In his podcast on NC State libraries website he tells his reaction and analysis of Catch-22. “Because now it had an even greater relevance to me (...) a lot of people referred to my squadron as being crazy.“ (Suggs). This goes on to show how many people can relate to the text and the descriptions that are provided by Joseph Heller are realistic representations of what happens. Later on in the podcast Suggs referred to the text as “really funny”…

Antonija Kaleb English 1101: Summary Instructor: Jamila Barton October 13, 2017 A Summary of Shattered Silence In his video lecture, Shattered Silence, Latif (2011) talks about his experiences of being a Muslim in New York City on and after 9/11. Latif (2011) starts his lecture by a short story of his first trip to Pakistan. Although his parents were born in Pakistan, he himself wasn’t, and on his first visit to his parents’ country, he looked as strangely dressed American child walking on…

experiences going to Colombia. After writing down my ideas and coming up with the topic, I had difficulty actually putting all of my thoughts into one flowing paper. Because of this, I put off writing until nearing the due date. One morning I listened to a podcast of an interview with an author and her writing process. She said that her first phase in writing is doing a “brain dump.” To her, this meant plugging in headphones and listening to inspiring music. This music set the mood for her to…