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    Violence throughout the world is a major problem. Men, women, and children are victimized by violence every day. Ending the cycle of violence can start by properly teaching and demonstrating nonviolent forms of disciplining youth in school and at home. By practicing nonviolent forms of discipline children are less likely to grow up using violence to solve day to day problems. Children who receive violent acts of discipline have a higher risk of engaging in antisocial behavior, responding to…

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    For many centuries, women were viewed as second class citizens who were weak and insignificant. They were meant to stay and look after their homes, as well as raising kids, while the men do the hard labor. This meant they were the only source of income. Men were considered failures if their wives went to find work outside the house because it meant that the men were not enough and needed help. Women were not encouraged to pursue education or a professional career (National Women’s 2007). They…

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    This Gale database source is a very useful reference book that contains a variety of information regarding the two views on abortion. I am pro-choice and this article takes the stance of both sides, pro-choice and pro-life, to argue for and against both opposing views. The article states that people may be pro-life mainly because killing an unborn fetus may seem wrong to many. However, there are other factors that lead people to being pro-life, such as ending a life in general is outright…

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    ruled in 1973 (Roe v. Wade) that women have the right to abort a fetus because of the U.S. Constituion's protection. There were 4 states: Alaska, Hawaii, New York, and Washington allowed every procedure whenever the women or doctor see it is needed. Pennsylvania was the only one to fail totally ban on this procedure. There were 17 states that made changes in their laws to allow abortion because of the health risks, rapes, and fetal damage. The Supreme Court warned states in Doe v. Bolton that…

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    In December of 2015, a women living in Tennessee named Anna Yocca, age 31, attempted to abort her pregnancy in her own home using a wire coat-hanger. Since the pregnancy was 24 weeks along, which is just about the limit to which an abortion will be performed by a clinic, she is being charged with the attempted murder of her unborn child. There are not many details provided in the article about any possible circumstances surrounding the case and there is hardly anything written about the mother…

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    British over land, and power. There were also conflicts involving the ultimate ruler (god) and the Kings of Land over who had power. Besides conflicts with each other and god, there were still women's rights issues. Both Saint Joan, and King Henry V are similar in which they both lack the rights of women. They disrespect women in the sense of itemizing, name calling, and stereotyping. In scene 1 from Saint Joan: A Chronicle Play In Six Scenes And An Epilogue by George Bernard Shaw, the scene…

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    Nurse Vs Patient Beliefs

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    As a nurse, on any given shift that you work, you know you are going to take care of a number of patients that not always share the same thoughts and beliefs as you do. With saying that, one must know where they personally stand, but ultimately not force their beliefs on others. Some examples of the nurse vs patient beliefs are as followed; Values, described by yourdictionary.com as things that are most important to someone. An example would be religious beliefs (ex. nurse – Baptist, eat meat:…

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    The residency is a position that should be held by someone that has the sufficient professional background to support the position; therefore, Senator Hillary Clinton will have my Vote. It is evident that Senator Clinton has received a huge backlash from previous mistakes that she had made throughout her political career and personal life; nonetheless I feel that as people that is how we gain a better understanding and learn how to improve on different topics an grow. I feel that Senator…

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    Pro-choice is when you advocate for legalized abortion. The opposite of that is when you vote for pro-life. Pro-life is when you oppose abortion and euthanasia.(Google) I am in the middle of pro choice and pro life. As stated above I believe this isn’t just a heartfelt decision, but also a decision you should be making with your brain. Many people will bring up, bringing an unwanted child into the world is a crime, and forcing a woman to have a child against her will is morally wrong. Motherhood…

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    Don’t make the situation worse by adding on a Resisting Arrest charge or felony Assault 2nd for trying to hit the cop. Just go gently and keep your mouth shut (see #1). At this point, nearly everything you say or do is being recorded. Be aware that your pretty face will be on a TV screen should your case go to trial. Simply advise whatever officer that is speaking to you that you want a lawyer immediately. Many will give you the chance to call your lawyer after you’ve gotten the silver bracelets…

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