The Age of Reform

The late 19th century, known as the Gilded Age was the time when there were many social changes and the economic rapidly increased. Not only that, but during these years many transcontinental roads were built, urbanization and industrialization increased, businesses grew and technology as well as science improved. Although many things were enhanced and developed, the Gilded Age is also known to have been a time of shady business and corruption. Apart from that, there were many domestic as well…

morally wrong. Kelley supports this claim by appealing to her audience through the use of statistics and logic. As well, as eliciting strong and overwhelming emotions from her given audience. Kelley establishes an effective argument to advocate a reform of child labor laws. Kelley crafts her argument through the ingenious use of statistics and logical thought to convey her understanding and establish her…

classes enjoying his work, his work was also enjoyed and waited upon by two entire countries, the United States of America and England. Due to the enjoyment of his works, Charles Dickens influenced equality in society, the medical field, and justice reform through his writing and was the most important person of his time in that aspect. Though Charles Dickens was influential in almost every single…

The antebellum period saw several reform movements take place. There were movements for temperance, public school reform, abolition of slavery, women’s rights and dealing with poverty, crime and the mentally ill. The various reform movements that took place during this time achieved varying levels of success. The temperance movement initially began with a goal to reduce the alcohol consumption of Americans. This changed when Lyman Beecher condemned any use of alcohol at all. Evangelical…

Program and Possible Reforms Social Security has long been a cornerstone of the American life. However, in the more recent years, there have been problems arising with the funding of the social security, with the Social Security Trust Fund to be completely depleted by 2033, and the number of Baby Boomers far outweighing the number of Generation X’ers and Millennials alike. So what are some challenges facing America’s Social Security program today and what can our government do to reform social…

countries of Russia and Prussia, came along two monarchs whose views and reforms almost changed everything. These rulers were Frederick II of Prussia and Catherine II of Russia and are now coined with the term “Enlightened Despots.” (Ellis, Esler 191). These monarchs managed to play both sides of the Enlightenment: reform and absolutism. Frederick and Catherine successfully maintained and even gained power while implementing new reforms based on new Enlightenment ideas. In Berlin, Prussia…

With the development of times reforms made to the juvenile justice system changed from the initial goal of changing the system to a less severe one to a system that has a unique resemblance to the adult criminal justice system. The sources for change started with the opening of the House of Refuge in 1825. Before this time juvenile delinquents who were over the age of seven were sentenced as adults in the criminal justice system. Other states began to open reform schools to increase…

demined to be competent to face the adult court. The offender’s criminal behavior must be shown to be a threat to society. There are also requirements for juvenile’s offenders to be transferred to adult courts such as the criminal activity, the age of the offender, and the degree of violence in the criminal activity (Tenn. Code Sec. 37-1-134). The criminal…

The Christian Crusades of the middle ages are often discussed in regards to the decisions of the people in charge, such as Pope Urban or Saladin. However, the outcome of the crusades could not have been accomplished without the involvement of the citizens. In the late 11th century, a group of people came forward seeking to reform the church. They called their movement the Gregorian Reform. The reformers wanted to address various aspects of conduct among the clergy, such as maintaining duties and…

discipline to those who do not follow the rules. From Victorian execution to modern solitary confinement, the justice system has seen some pretty drastic reform. In 1948, juvenile detention facilities were added in to the criminal justice system. (Muncie) The system has since undergone several reforms to make it what it is today. Throughout all the reform, one commonality has always remained; that is the use of “shock-discipline” (Muncie). Detention facilities are meant to shock adolescents into…