...Renaissance men and women were those that excelled in many different fields. A wonderful example of a Renaissance man is Leonardo da Vinci. This essay will discuss why it is hard to find an example of a Renaissance man or woman in today's society. One of the main reasons that make it troublesome to find a true Renaissance man in today's society is that the study fields that Renaissance men studied between 1300 and 1600 were much more underdeveloped than they are today. Today, if a person wanted to excel in even one field, it would require endless work. For example, if a person wanted to study astronomy in today's society, he would first have decided upon which section of astronomy to study in. Then, he would have to spend half a lifetime to...
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...infirmity” (WH0, 1948). There are several more, just to name a few, Bircher, 2005, said that health is “the dynamic state of well-being characterized by a physical and mental potential. The second and last definition was given by Saracci Radolfol in 1997 defined health as “a condition of well-being, free of disease or infirmity, and a base universe and human rights.” Health seems to be defined differently by many, but when it all comes to a head it means the same thing. Introduction This paper today will be discussing the following things about health and they are listed below; 1. Discussing ways in which society is conceptualized by a society, 2.What are the determinant of health in human, 3. What is the connection between how society defines health and how it pursues health, 4. Has increase access to technology changed that perception over the last decade and 5. Discussing the connection between health policies, health determinants, and health. Discuss ways in which health can be conceptualized by a society. There are several ways that health can be conceptualized by a society, and here are a few ways of Health is frequently conceptualized alike throughout societies, through past definition and chronicles. Also health is conceptualized by reorganized information gathered by way of research and also by getting information from reliable sources. Health is also conceptualized as what is called capital, and this can be invested in by individual to gain better health. But as...
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...INTRODUCTION TO GENDER STUDIES GSSA 1004: MINOR ASSIGNMENT Priyanka Thattengat a1608970 Connell writes “gender must be understood as a social structure. It is not an expression of biology, nor a fixed dichotomy in human life or character. It is a pattern in our social arrangements” (2009: 10). What did you think Connell means by this statement and can you give two examples to support your argument? The separation of gender in society is an idea that has been ingrained into us from an early age. We are taught to recognize the differing characteristics and behaviors of each gender. Connell explores the idea that gender is not an expression of biology or a human characteristic but a complexity of our social structure. Similarly Cranny-Francis et al. explores the themes of ‘gender’ and ‘sex’ displaying how these terms relate and intersect. Both authors highlight the inequality of a fixed gender dichotomy present in society. Wright also supports this theory through her ted talk, Fifty Shades of Gay, exploring the contradictory ideas placed around the concept of gender. To understand what Connell means, we must first make the distinction between ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Sex is defined as “a theory about human beings which divides them into two biologically based categories – male and female” (Cranny Francis et al. 2003: 7). Whereas gender is defined as, “the structure of social relations that centres on the reproductive arena, and the set of practices that bring...
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...Sullivan, there are specific equations that define gender identity from the biological and sociological perspectives. Sullivan relates the gender relationships that are created and magnified in society to the biological differences in men and women. He points out the physical and psychological differences, based on scientific reasoning, while expanding into the differences in gender that are created from infancy. While Sullivan is able to point out gender identity factions, there are many assumptions...
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...The origins of gender, like the origins of human nature, are sometimes said to lie in biological determination, sometimes in social construction. Feminist theory began with criticising biological determinism and its portrayal of women, and inevitably emphasised the social construction of gender. However, seeing gender or human nature as wholly or mainly socially constructed seems to deny the biological processes which comprise our physical experiences of ourselves, and it is this omission which has recently led some writers (both feminist and antifeminist) to lay stress on the significance of biology in human behaviour and its development. These two opposing views of the origin of behaviour are still dominant, despite various attempts to emphasise how biology and social context might interact to produce, say, gender differences: this continued dominance of the nature/nurture duality has considerable political relevance to feminism, and has contributed to the rise of the New Right ideology concerning, for example, the natural role of women and the family. Gender-role development is one of the most important areas of human development. In fact, the sex of a newborn sets the agenda for a whole array of developmental experiences that will influence the person throughout his or her life. The often controversial study of the development of gender is a topic that is inherently interesting to parents, students, researchers, and scholars for several reasons. First and foremost, one's...
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...born male/female * Gender: is the psychological as well as roles and behaviors * Gender expression: how one expresses themselves to the world Multiple choice and T/F (See chapters 9-11; pages 399-482) 1. Definitions of sex, gender and gender expression 2. Understanding social construction of gender * Society shapes the idea of men/women * Is it biological/ societal 3. Differences between men/women (see page 407) * Review bullet points 4. Sexual Harrassment (see page 412) * define quid pro quo * hostile work place * if being harassed must tell someone in authority * don’t need to show proof * ie. no promotion, demoted 5. Rape/sexual assault * why is it under reported * ie. embarrassment, stigma, shame, fault, justice system 6. 3 therories of rape/ why rape happens (see page 418) * victim precipitated * rapist psychpathology * feminist theory * What is it about our culture that makes rape common; Why is our culture not teaching boys not to rape 7. Domestic Violence (see page 426) * Why victim stays * Cycle of violence 8. Biology of young and middle adult hood (see page 433-444) * Breast Cancer * areas of greater...
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...Sexuality and Gender In this chapter , I"ll summarize the Gidden's chapter 12 entitled "Sexuality and Gender" whose main points are introduction of human sexuality and sexual behavior , what factors affect it , sexual orientation , causes of homosexuality , attitudes towards homosexuality , differences between definition of sex and gender , gender socialization and 2 main approaches to gender inequality; functionalist and feminist approaches. First of all , according to text , we can say that sexuality is personal subject and it is hard to explain it with exact words , but with biological basis , sexuality means that "female anatomy differs from that of the male."(Giddens, chapter 12) In addition to the explanations of biologists , medical researchers and sexologists about human sexual behavior, we can also see another view that comes from scholars which is looking to the animal world to understand the human sexual behavior. However, Steven Rose claimed that , in contrast to most animal , not only genetically programmed insticts , but also environment shape the human behavior even more than their genetics do , and Rose also stated that humans learn more from their experiences thanks to having exceptionaly long infancy relative to animals . Secondly , there are social influences on sexual behavior . In all societies , heterosexuality , i.e "looking to the other sex for emotional involvement and sexual pleasure" is considered to be the basis of marriage ...
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...For many decades women had dominated the domestic side of life. Men, however, are completely at lost when it comes to the domestic side of life, specifically in the kitchen. Many generations including modern ones still considered that the kitchen is the place for a woman to be. In the essay "Turkeys in the Kitchen" woman are portrayed as excellent in the kitchen to the point of having a six sense for the culinary arts. Women For the author had reached the next level of enlightenment when it comes to preparing food, Meanwhile, men have a lot of catching up to do. A woman's place is in the kitchen, apparently so as they indeed are better. While women have many other qualities in the essay " Turkey in the kitchen" the author describes how his...
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...created an ideal. Currently, long straight hair, petite yet well endowed with curves, among other traits, define the idealized relatively fictitious heterosexual feminine image. Bodies are malleable. Throughout this paper, malleability will be defined as the ability to sculpt the human body like an object. The question is: who controls the sculptor? Often the media, societal pressures, and capitalist incentives heavily influence, if not dictate heterosexual feminine beauty, but there are exceptions. Since the body can be crafted through cosmetics, surgery, and exercise, the pursuit of a better or perfect body is seemingly possible. In reality, achieving the perfect body is a stretch because the target ideal continues to evolve become less humanly possible. These conforming pressures separate body from identity. They impose a beauty image that limits one’s agency and self-worth, but at the same time present an opportunity for redefining...
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...DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA EFFECT OF STUDENTS’ IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY. BY MBEREKPE AUGUSTINE, CHUKWUNYEREMUNWA REG NO: PG/M.ED/09/50813 SUPVERISOR: PROF: U. M. NZEWI JANUARY, 2013 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Science has been reorganized as the bedrock on which modern day technological breakthrough is hanged. The major goal of science education is to develop scientifically literate individuals that are concerned with high competence for rational thoughts and actions. The objectives of science education in this country according to Maduekwe (2006) include the need to prepare students to: Observe and explore the environment, explain simple natural phenomena, develop scientific attitudes including curiosity, critical reflection and objectivity, apply the skills and knowledge gained through science to solve everyday problems in the environment, develop self-confidence and self-reliance through problem solving activities in science. Nowadays, countries all over the world, especially the developing ones like Nigeria, are striving hard to develop technologically and scientifically, since the world is turning Scientific and all proper functioning of lives depend greatly on Science. According to Ogunleye (2006), Science is a dynamic human activity concerned...
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...complex yet simplistic dish. “Serve it with butter and then maybe some more butter,” stated one subject while another maintained that the only ‘true’ approach was to serve lefse with sugar and cinnamon. Beyond the prevailing passionate opinions on how the dish should be prepared, lefse exists also as evidence of a dynamic relationship between food, female identity and the immigrant experience. Customarily produced by the women of Norwegian-American immigrant communities, passed on from generation to...
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...heather_chapman@my.uri.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/srhonorsprog Part of the Biology Commons, Philosophy Commons, and the Psychology Commons Recommended Citation Chapman, Heather M., "Love: A Biological, Psychological and Philosophical Study" (2011). Senior Honors Projects. Paper 254. http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/srhonorsprog/254 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors Program at the University of Rhode Island at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion in Senior Honors Projects by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@etal.uri.edu. 1 Running head: LOVE Love: A biological, psychological and philosophical study. Heather Chapman University of Rhode Island 2 LOVE Dedication This paper is dedicated to the love of my life Jason Matthew Nye October 4,1973 - January 26, 2011 3 LOVE Abstract The concept of love has been an eternally elusive subject. It is a definition and meaning that philosophers, psychologists, and biologists have been seeking since the beginning of time. Wars have been waged and fought over it, while friendships have been initiated and have ended because of this idea. But what exactly is love, and why is it important to define this enigma? In order to help define this idea of love, several books and numerous research articles were consulted, and interviews were conducted with...
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...Genetically Transmitted Disorders Introduction Genetics originated in the mid-19th century when Gregor Mendel discovered over a ten year period of experimenting with pea plants that certain traits are inherited. His discoveries provided the foundation for the science of genetics. Mendel's findings continue to spur the work and hopes of scientists to uncover the mystery behind how our genes work and what they can reveal to us about the possibility of having certain diseases and conditions. The scientific field of genetics can help families affected by genetic disorders to have a better understanding about heredity, what causes various genetic disorders to occur, and what possible prevention strategies can be used to decrease the incidence of genetic disorders (Pitman, 2002). What is Heredity? Why do children look like their parents? Why do brothers and sisters resemble each other? This is because we “inherent” traits from our parents. The passing of traits from parents to child is the basis of heredity. Traits are physical characteristics. Eye color, nose shape, and many other physical features are some of the traits that are inherited from parents (Kristine & Stewart, 2007). What is genetics? Genetics is the science that studies the mechanics of heredity, or the means by which traits are passed from parents to offspring. Through genetics a number of specific disorders have been identified as being genetically caused (ibid, 2007). Dominant Inheritance ...
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...GAY LESBIAN INTRO- DIANE RICHARDSON AND STEVEN SEIDMAN > history and theory - Homo is learned, inherited identity; deviant/ dangerous - Theories define homo as a separate human or personality type - supporters argued for decriminalization of homo's and to provide them with treatment (disorder); others viewed them as regular people like heater - homo's view them sales as political activists challenging male dominance and heterosexuality - homo viewed through a medical model perspective - sociologists viewed homo as neither normal or abnormal but as a way to identify themselves in a hostile environment - homo feelings may be inborn but have to be learned to keep up with the identity - homo is defined based on pp.'s response to it which varies in diff societies - constructionists challenged the notion that homo always existed b/c, then it would be normal - queers value the multiplicity of meanings attached to homo - queer theory challenged a key idea that all homo's share the same interests; but in truth, there are many ways of being gay - these homo differences can be factored into varied political strategies - queer politics objective is to widen sexual theory by factoring in all forms of sexuality and sexual behavior each group holds exclusively > identity and community - many societies are intolerant of homo while others create the identity to justify heteronormativity - homo is said to not be inborn but something that is learned in the context...
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...Personality Overview Different theories permit different perspectives and because there are many personalities that vary tremendously from each other, different theories are needed for a greater understanding of oneself. How well these theories work and explain one’s personality can be seen best if two are chosen and are compared against each other. By doing so, one can learn more about their strengths and weaknesses, about their assumptions, limitations, and about what is taken into consideration when trying to provide an explanation about one’s personality. Certainly, the pick is not an easy one because there are so many interesting theories explaining why one is the way he or she is. However, when trying to discuss any kind of personality it is almost impossible not to stumble on the assumptions and propositions made by Sigmund Freud. Most likely is it due to the fact that he is still the best-known theorist concerning personality research, while at the same time, he is one who received plenty of controversy regarding his theory. Even more interesting when one is writing about Freud and his theory is when one chooses to compare it against another theory. By doing so, one can research a theory more deeply. In this case, the other theory is the psychoanalytic social theory developed by Karen Horney. By reading further, one shall see how each theory differs from one other. Based on the given information, one may be more likely to conclude which theory or perhaps both...
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