...Alessia Cara and her friends are depicted throughout the next scene in the woods. To begin the scene Alessia lights a match as the song plays in the background saying “Find you're great, don't you hide your face, let it shine.” This lyrics explains that Alessia Cara and her friends have no shame in their journey of defying social norms. The chorus continues throughout this scene and the friends are again seen wearing animal mask. They're proud of what they're doing and they light a fire to attract attention to their actions. The fire burns in the background as the group sets of fireworks. The group is seen acting in a carefree way around the fireworks, showing they have little care for what happens around them. As dusk approaches the group...
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...This dissociation can best be explained by the Bundren’s constant struggle to adapt with their relatively new social class in the post-Civil War era society of the South. One of the roots to the Bundren’s dissociation is that they live a very secluded lifestyle in Yoknapatawpha County, that is very different to the pace of life than that of the majority of society. The county that the Bundrens reside in has a reputation for being very dirty and poor region and shows the effects of the Civil War. When describing the area around them, a pre-Civil War cotton house is vividly depicted: “Square, with a broken roof set at a single pitch, it leans in empty and shimmering dilapidation” (4). It is apparent that this cotton house has been forgotten by society, much like the Bundrens and everyone who lives near it. Living surrounded by degrading artifacts of a once...
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...At first I would like to give a brief simplified definition of Feminism because I know that the majority here still find it obscure. Feminism can be roughly defined as a movement that enhances the quality of women’s lives by defying the norms of society based on male dominance and the emancipation of women from the shackles, restrictions, norms and customs of society. It demands that women should be treated as autonomous subjects, and not as passive objects. (Autonomy: an action which is determined by the subject's own free choice) It seeks to achieve equality between men and women in moral, social, economic and political fields. The objective of that movement is the creation of a new identity for women and making them aware of their rights. At its core, it is the belief in equality. It seeks to eliminate the social, cultural, and legal barriers between men and women. Its goal is to create a truly egalitarian society. Origins: People and activists who discussed or advanced women's equality prior to the existence of the feminist movement are sometimes labeled proto-feminist.[8] Some scholars, however, criticize this term's usage.[6][19][why?] Some argue that it diminishes the importance of earlier contributions,[20] while others argue that feminism does not have a single, linear history as implied by terms such as proto-feminist or postfeminist Around 24 centuries ago, Plato, according to Elaine Hoffman Baruch, "[argued] for the total political and sexual equality of...
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...The Case for Polyamory In this essay, I am going to argue that it is possible for a legitimate romantic relationship to include more than two adults as long as everyone is freely participating and is fully aware of the circumstances involved. While monogamy still represents the ideal form of romantic relationships for many people, some would argue that it is simply not a realistic practice and not the only relationship choice that can work. Polyamory is the practice of having more than one romantic relationship at the same time. This is accomplished by everyone’s full knowledge and consent. Polyamorists place so much emphasis on having an honest, responsible and open communication in their relationships that they are able to overcome issues of jealousy. And lastly, by the acceptance and consent of all the parties involve, a person is able to have an extended support network that they can connect with on both the emotional and physical level. These premises are how I am going to argue my case for polyamorous relationships. What is polyamory? Polyamory is the practice of having a romantic relationship to include more than two consenting adults. I point out “consenting” as an important piece of the definition because a central principle of polyamory is garnering your partner’s consent to date, have sexual relations with or even fall in love with multiple people. The notion of consent to me is significant in that I think it is a necessary condition in order for this type of relationship...
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...Imagine a society where “woman will either be the friend or slave of man, ” resulting in a separation of genders (34). During the 18th Century in Europe, there were many cultural and social differences between men and women. In her book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Mary Wollstonecraft confronts the many norms of the time period that was a large intellectual and cultural movement. This period of Enlightenment spread throughout Europe quickly, especially through literacy. With people such as Wollstonecraft, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the cultures of then and now are capable of tracking the norms by understanding through reason and ultimately thinking for oneself (McChesney 02/02/2015). By using logic and reason, the evaluation of the social and cultural norms during the Enlightenment are evident. Wollstonecraft primarily identifies that there is a large difference of respect upon women...
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...I. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Body Shop has been so successful while defying industry norms. It is now questionable for the business to survive as it enters the highly competitive market with its different kind of retailing approach. II. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES a. To defend itself against the wave of new competitions b. To maintain the growth, as well as the profitability of the business III. AREAS OF CONSIDERATIONS STRENGHT Brand Innovative products High brand loyalty Successful leadership skills Opportunities Growth in men's skin care products Increasing number of online buyers Aging population Weaknesses Declining stage. Lack of advertising. Losing trust from different stakeholders. Threats No marketing department and no advertising department. Environmental management system is not certified to an efficient standard. Improve operational efficiency Reduce inventory holding cost IV. ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTION 1. Improve the brand image of the business • ADVANTAGE: A. Will attract more consumes and investors. B. Will gain the trust of the public. • DISADVANTAGE: A. It will incur cost. B. It will gain more responsibility to the public. 2. Enhance operational efficiency • ADVANTAGE: A. It will reduce product cost B. It will inventory holding cost C. Achieve reduction in overhead cost. • DISADVANTAGE: a. It creates shortage in their inventory b. It could affect the quality of the product. c. Productivity...
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...acceptable sphere of her parents influence in the beginning until she starts high school and starts to experience a whole new set of peer influenced ideals. She is bombarded with anxiety of the socially acceptable norm and her hopes for further interactions with this new peer group that causes her cognitive dissonance with her belief system and parental rules. She was under continued stress from her friends’ insistence that she come to the party because it would be fun. Their constant reassurance that she would be missing out if she did not go was a catalyst to her decision. Sarah is internally conflicted with upholding her beliefs in obedience to her parent’s rules and those of her own wants in a more intrinsic need to be accepted by her peers. Sarah was willing to subject herself to her friends’ ideas and wants due to her introvert need of acceptance. Her friends influenced her to break her long held beliefs for a night of fun. Her yearning to be seen as one of them and not an individual lead her to be easily influenced. Sarah’s lack of real concern for her parent’s rule is a prime example of the nature versus nurture argument. She was hesitant for a while due to her conscious belief that she would be in trouble and a disappointment to her parents by defying their rules, but she still continued on to the party knowing the consequences of her actions. Sarah’s decision to conform to the peer pressure and her conforming to the wants of her new friends shows her introverted...
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...Final Exam Essay: The Sammy in Me When I first read the short story “A & P” several moths ago, I remember feeling very identified with Sammy because I felt that I would have done the same thing if I had been working in the store. A 19-year-old cashier at an A & P supermarket, and the narrator of "A & P," he quits his job in a fit of teen angst and sexual attraction. I feel that Sammy and I connect because every male teen suffers from teenage angst at some point or another, especially when it comes to girls. Sammy notices everything around him, and he drinks in every detail of the girls’ physical appearance, from the texture and patterns of their bathing suits to the different boundaries of their tan lines (Updike 311). When I first met my former girlfriend, I too did the same thing; I began taking in how wonderful she was and the way she spoke gave me insights into her life. Sammy’s insights are equivalent to my insights in that both of us have focused observations of the opposite sex to whom we are attracted. I felt superior to others when I was dating my ex-girlfriend and the irony of it is that Sammy also felt the same sense of superiority. However in the eyes of the girl, Queenie, he must seem just like Stokesie and Lengel. Sammy to the girl, just like me to my former girlfriend, was just another guy. He needed to do something brave to win the girl’s attention and possibly love. His desire to set himself apart from Stokesie—to prove that he is different—compels...
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...Punk ideology and cuisine work to challenge the capitalist food system by not supporting the normal societal ways and defying the culinary triangle. Dylan Clark’s piece, “The Raw and the Rotten,” explains what the different beliefs that make up the punk ideology of food are and how those beliefs challenge the capitalist food system. A punk can be defined as someone who is anti-establishment and anti-mainstream. They do not support cultural or corporate domination. According to Clark punks defy the culinary triangle because they like the raw and the rotten, they believe in commodity fetishim, they beleive that organic insinuiates capitalism, and that hygiene is connected to whiteness. First, punks favor the raw and the rotten because it is not...
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...when writing their poems. Each period uprooted the period before it and the writers values and views contradicted those of the writers who proceeded them. The major aspects of each period are very apparent when dissecting the writers who lived through them. The Age of Reason covered from 1660 to 1770 and focused on order, cities, and used satire as a tool to find reason. Voltaire’s Candide and Swift’s A Modest Proposal were both satire that questioned traditions and philosophical norms of the times. In Candide, Voltaire mocks the idea that eternal optimism of ones course in life by continuously throwing the worst case scenarios at his protagonist. In the end Candide finds solace in nature and focusing on the everyday tasks. Swift’s almost humorous A Modest Proposal questions the idea of lazily accepting the British rule over Ireland. The not so modest proposal from Swift drew questions against the social order and witty comedic attack against what was at that time the social norm....
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...Investigation of Literary Criticism The literary criticism by Barbara K. Seeber, discusses what she considers to be the most prominent theme in the novel, that “love conquers all”. She also mentions and agrees with another critique who claims that the story of the novel has a “markedly fairy-tale-like quality”. Moreover, Seeber demonstrates how the novel gives importance to the past. The essay starts with discussing what she considers to be the central theme of the novel: “love conquers all”. She mentions how other critiques have found the novel presents a rather unrealistic story in that it concludes with a near perfect ending, defying all of the socio-economic obstacles for not only Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, but also the villains. In terms of love developing in the first place between the two main characters, economics should have presented a very powerful barrier between the two main characters however, Seeber recognizes that “the real force of economics simply melts away”. In fact, Seeber claims that such was the intent of the author to support the theme that love is invincible even by economic barriers. However,...
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...Professor Lori Shipley Spirituals to Rock and Roll 23 April 2016 Joan Jett Pioneers Through Rock and Roll History America has been characterized by revolutionary people changing the aspects and perspectives of its citizens through innovative acts, movements, and even through word of mouth. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the outlook of millions of Americans on the racial division in the country by using peaceful protests and eloquently delivered speeches. Benjamin Franklin and the founding fathers pioneered an idea that a country could be run by the people, which was in direct opposition to the rule they were under in Britain. These two events have set forth a phenomenon in America that allows people to challenge prototypical roles and views. When it comes to music icons that have changed the normalcy of music during their time, one would have to be Joan Jett. She was faced with the overwhelming obstacle of battling sexism and gender inequality throughout her musical career, particularly in the Rock and Roll industry in the 1970s and 80s. The music industry was changing during the 1960s in part to what Americans were experiencing; the British Invasion, the assassination of President Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Movement. Rock and Roll quickly made its way into the mainstream being a powerful voice for the cultural revolution. Rock and Roll was a man’s world during the 70s and 80s, and women rockers were unwelcomed by both the musicians and fans. Joan...
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...Today Language and especially the media has an impact on the way in which we are positioned in society, and how we are categorised. Throughout this essay we will discuss key concepts of Age, Gender and Social class and how they impact ourselves as individuals or groups. Authors Adam Briggs and Paul Cobley has defined the media as a “Diverse collection of industries and practices, each with their own methods of communication, specific business interests, constraints and audiences”. Therefore, every aspect of our life is influenced. After decades we are encouraged to perceive differences between men and women as being more significant than they are, primarily since society wants us to. Today, gender is still stereotypical, men are the dominant,...
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...Textpert Project: In Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, has captured the attention of millions of readers over the centuries. There are many questions one must ask in order understand the full purpose and intention of Frankenstein; can someone devaluate life so easily? What is the meaning of life? Can science really go too far? The outcomes of technology and science, even God for that matter, both positive and negative, can drastically affect the outcome of a creation. In Frankenstein, Victor realizes that triumphing science, the forces of nature and the mocking of God can, just as quickly, back fire. Victor Frankenstein, even as a young boy, was fascinated with the way things work and why they happened. In order to fulfill his quest social standings, he becomes obsessed with an idea that no one had ever thought or attempted before; creating a “perfect being”. With this idea, possibly mad idea, he did construct a being but certainly not “perfect” in his eyes. Victor shows as the devaluation of life and the society that demands for perfection by the creation of the monster. “Victor’s characteristics of selfishness, pride, dishonesty, and lack of value for life are presented.” (Lundsford) In his creation of life, something so incredible, once thought impossible, had finally come to a reality, but it was still not perfect enough for him. Frankenstein was unable to cope with his status as a creator; the thought of his creation haunted him even before the creation started murdering...
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...“Women are the only oppressed group in our society that lives in intimate association with their oppressors.” Evelyn Cunningham. Hanan Al Shaykh is a Lebanese novelist, short-story writer and a playwright. She is regarded to be one of the leading contemporary women writers in the Arab world. In fact, she follows Nawal Al Saadawi’s footsteps, especially in her explicit representations of women’s role in the traditional Arab Middle East world. Throughout her works, there is a glimpse of the patriarchal oppression she faces during her life. Not only by her father and brother, but also by the traditions enforced upon her by the neighborhood. The Story of Zahra is seen as Al Shaykh’s first step towards international attention. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part is entitled “The Scars of Peace”, where al-Shaykh foreshadows the miserable life of Zahra as a woman in a patriarchal society. The second part is subtitled “The Torrents of War.” In the second part, Zahra develops to a person who is ready to sacrifice herself in order to stop the war. The novel sheds the light upon how women are being treated as objects of sexuality throughout the Arab Patriarchal World. In fact, women are seen as “Invisible entities.” Hanan Al Shaykh incredibly shows how women are being oppressed and marginalized within the first part of the novel. To begin with, the novel starts by Zahra remembering her early life. She sees her life as a miserable one, where she has always been...
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