Slacker

This redefined what it meant to be an American citizen, who could fight for democracy, and who would be pigeonholed into the others category. Those who dodged the draft were seen as cowards and called slackers, and those that were not one-hundred percent American were viewed as enemies. Unlike slackers and undocumented citizens, the African American population perceived the forced conscription act as an opportunity to gain status in American culture and society. There were no legal restrictions…

and is not afraid to do anything. Libba does a great job of really developing the characters and getting the reader invested into the characters. Another character that shows great development is the main protagonist, Cameron. He starts out as a slacker who has zero motivation to do anything. By the end of the book, he chases his goals and is…

“The Outsiders” there is a known distinction between the two society groups known as the Greasers and the Socs. Greasers are the resemblance of society’s lower class, mistakes. Society in their world has provoked and evolved Greasers into becoming slackers, troublemakers, and given ability to let their lives die then succeed. Aside from being recognized as the lower class, they are described as having long hair, and…

One of the most recognized car manufacturers in the world is Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). Toyota is a Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The multinational corporation consists of 338,875 employees worldwide (Human Resources Development). With numerous employees, Toyota seeks to develop human resources through the activity of making things. The company believes that the development of human resources requires the handing down of values and…

Ignatius Jacques Reilly, a beautifully ludicrous character in nearly all aspects of his large nature. He is the center of the complex interwoven story web of A Confederacy of Dunces, surrounded by a diverse group of odd yet endearing characters. Ignatius and the ensemble of eccentric characters portray the painful truths of everyday life, such as racial and class inequality, in the most hilarious way possible. Ignatius, the grotesque gluttonous genius, in his journey of absurd…

understand the mindset of the eras. For instance, it has been stated that Baby Boomers, those born between 1946-1962, live to work; whereas Generation Xers, born between 1963-1983, work to live. This has led some to believe that Generation Xers are slackers and are quick to bail at the first sign of difficulty. (Beutell & Wittig-Berman, 2008, p. 509). According to the Wall Street…

There are ways of being viewed that are the most isolating I know. Right now, it is knowing that I gained a reputation as the “slacker catholic” or “pseudo-catholic”. I am trying, though, from me trying isn’t enough anymore because people are tired of hearing the same reasons. “Everything hurts.” “I vomited most of the night.” “I’m sick, again.” I tried finding comfort in Scripture but what I found was more isolating than ever. The overwhelming feeling--the proof in words--that am being told…

With the use of social media, individuals are likely to learn out about a slacktivist movement through friends. Individuals’ existing values and relationships with friends “are key in translating social media participation into further action…” (Yorke and Blake). They tend to pay more attention to what their friends say rather than strangers. If individuals are hesitant to participate in a movement, knowing friends who are participating can influence them to join in. The ALS ice bucket challenge…

of narcissistic slackers. We then moved into baby boomers who were driven workaholics who believed in quality and working long hours to establish self worth. They were raised in strict house holds by even stricter parents, which brought up a generation that understood the true meaning of discipline, and yet let their children and their children’s children stray from it. It was pretty much down hill for the rest of us at that point. We moved into Gen X’s who were our first slackers. They strayed…

will learn life lessons. If you work hard and do your best, you will be recognized and move onward. First of all, when a person has a good work ethic they will get a good job. Imagine if a boss had to choose between two people to hire, one is a slacker who does not do his best and the other a worker who has a work ethic to do his best, who is he going to choose.The person with a good work ethic.When a person has a good work ethic they will get a good job. Second of all, it will help with…