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The Population Problem

... annually. Yet, from 1984 to 1993, grain production had grown at barely 1 percent per year, a decrease in grain production per person of 12 percent (Brown 31). Also strengthening to Malthus' argument is the theory that the world population will increase to over 10 billion by 2050, two times what it was in 1990 (Bongaarts 36). Demographers predict that 2.8 billion people were added to the world population between 1950 and 1990, an average of 70,000 a year. Between 1990 and 2030, it is estimated that another 3.6 billion will be added, an av ...

Number of words: 2854 | Number of pages: 11

The Media's Impact On Life

... in class prior to this essay, Pretty Woman & Norma Rae. Are the exact opposites of the media’s portrayal of women. These movies were both released prior to the nineties, but both revolve around one woman with the self confidence to stand up for their rights, and what they believe. The media has only really impacted my life when I was a young child. The perplexing commercials of GI JOE and the unforgettable Transformers were just mind boggling. Anytime a new commercial aired. I would always ask for the newest one. This was of course, bef ...

Number of words: 919 | Number of pages: 4

My Own Micro Culture

... on a light-colored shirt. In Latin American, women prefer wearing bright colors to that of light (p178). This choice is not a way to be different, it is just an adaptation to blend in with their environment. Latin-America consists of tropical regions bring a variety of exotic colors. The Latin woman usually emphasizes these exotic colors in the way they dress. The stereotype “hot tamale” (p178) was given to the Latin woman because the way they wear bright colors and show their body off. Unlike Americans the Latin women lives in a coun ...

Number of words: 1058 | Number of pages: 4

Tobacco Companies Targeting Young People

... a reality. The two main companies in this advertising war are Marlboro and Camel. Marlboro uses a western cowboy called the Marlboro Man, while Camel uses Joe Camel, a hip cartoon character. Everywhere you go there is billboards or some other kind of advertisement on these two shady characters. When I say shady, I imply that these characters are not just figures we see but they are traps just waiting to lure the next victim in. As kids look through magazines and see Joe Camel driving a cool car and surrounded by beautiful women they get t ...

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There Seems To Be A Need For Violence In Society!

... a sport, or another way of violent behavior, that is not only accepted by society but also in many ways glorified? Do we glorify boxing (most of the time bloody shows) because it is entertaining, or maybe because it is a multi-milion dollar business? The scenery of boxing is broken bones, black and blue faces, blood...The more severe the fight the more exited and happy the audience seems to be. Violence simply stimulates people. Big glory comes when one passes out! YES...here is the hero! What is the message here? It is, we will like you mo ...

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Mothers And Daughters Relationships

... and feelings. In the two short stories, “Everyone Talked Loudly in Chinatown” by Anne Jew and “The Green-Roses Kerchief” by Maara Haas, it is evident that the relationship between the mothers and daughters play a central role. In comparing the two short stories, the culture of the mother and daughter is different. As well, it is evident that the hierarchical dominance relationships differ in each of the stories. Finally, the two stories have different types of relationships, the Ukrainian family has an open relationship where they ...

Number of words: 700 | Number of pages: 3

"Please Let Us Skate"

... it is prohibited in this park." Well, for one thing, roller-blading hasn't been accepted as a sport here in Hong Kong and will continue to be that way unless something is done about the places where skaters are allowed to skate. There are many places where cycling is allowed but where skating is not allowed. Why is this? Maybe it is because people here don't feel that we skaters deserve the right any cyclists, or anything on wheels, have. All we ask for is a decent place to skate where we wouldn't have our rights denied. I have been s ...

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Money And The Way It Alters The Mind

... and therefore, powerful. Lapham chooses to compare different cultures of the world with Americans to demonstrate the westerners idiocy. The Greeks would have seen Americans as “insane,” because of the loyalty and devotion to money. The commercial world is overflowing with money. The loyalty that people have is due to the manipulation of how the businessmen choose to portray what is necessary for consumers to possess. Unlike Americans, Germans find a “University professor,” more of a commodity than a “celebrity.” Unfortunat ...

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Racism Today

... defined as any practice of ethnic discrimination or segregation. Fortunately, racial violence is steadily declining as the turn of the century approaches. Now a new form of racism, covert racism, has recently sprung from the pressures of political correctness. This new form of racism, although slowly declining, still shows signs of strong support (Piazza 86). Covert racism assumes a form of civil disobedience against politically correct thought and speech. Essentially, covert racism is a "hidden" racism, or a racism not easily detec ...

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Homeless Youths

... as less than adequate. Their peers may scoff at them and as a result practically all suffer from low self – esteem. Children who live in one room with their entire family or who share a room with many other children lack privacy and have limited space for physical activity. As a result, they tend to become withdrawn or aggressive. Some may be unable to do homework because of the noisy environment, the lack of private space, and the presence of other children in the same room. Children who frequently change schools lack both structure ...

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Evolution Of Media Violence

... relax as radio brought popular entertainers and adventure stories into their homes. The third stage of programming lasted from 1945 until the early 1950's, when television had a explosive growth. Television was preserved as "radio with pictures." Many entertainers and entire programs were transferred successfully from radio to television. At the beginning of the fourth stage, known as The Golden Age of Television, variety shows were the most popular program format. Another television staple of this era was the western. In the late 1950's ...

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Juveniles: Too Young To Die?

... juveniles far outweigh any of the benefits that may be gained. The cry for the death penalty is most loudly heard when referring to it as use of a deterrent. According to Allen Kale "it is estimated that about 76% of the American public support the use of the death penalty as a deterrent, however that support drops to less than 9% when referring specifically to juveniles." (Kale 1) The mindset of the American public seems to be drastically different when dealing juveniles. And yet, with only 9% of the public supporting the policy, it remain ...

Number of words: 1675 | Number of pages: 7

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