...General Psychology 10/23/13 Embracing Natural Beauty Eating disorders has been a part of society for a great deal of time. Eating is a part of society because we eat when we are hungry, we eat when we see others eat, and we eat and share food to show we care. There are many contributors that lead to eating disorders. The media is one but, whether there are televisions, radios, or magazines some people will still find ways to consider themselves being not beautiful enough. People cannot handle the pressure of certain circumstances in life especially those from childhood, so they find other addictive ways to deal with the pressure. Even in adulthood factors such as abusive marriages and careers can cause eating disorders. People who suffer from eating disorders are no different from people who suffer from drug, alcohol or sex addictions. Not all people who are anorexic or bulimic have had traumatic experiences in their youth, but at some point in life situations became too stressful, whether it is a career, an event such as divorce or bullying from love ones or associates. People find unhappiness within themselves when they are repeatedly told they have physical flaws. Everyday both boys and girls suffering from eating disorders are slowly killing themselves because they are constantly told you are ugly, you are weird, or fat, too thin too tall; the list could on. This type of slow suicide is the last resort of escaping the reality that, people...
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...Kenetta Cannon General Psychology Mr. T. Rykala 10/23/13 Embracing Natural Beauty Eating disorders has been a part of society for a great deal of time. Eating is a part of society because we eat when we are hungry, we eat when we see others eat, and we eat and share food to show we care. There are many contributors that lead to eating disorders. The media is one but, whether there are televisions, radios, or magazines some people will still find ways to consider themselves being not beautiful enough. People cannot handle the pressure of certain circumstances in life especially those from childhood, so they find other addictive ways to deal with the pressure. Even in adulthood factors such as abusive marriages and careers can cause eating disorders. People who suffer from eating disorders are no different from people who suffer from drug, alcohol or sex addictions. Not all people who are anorexic or bulimic have had traumatic experiences in their youth, but at some point in life situations became too stressful, whether it is a career, an event such as divorce or bullying from love ones or associates. People find unhappiness within themselves when they are repeatedly told they have physical flaws. Everyday both boys and girls suffering from eating disorders are slowly killing themselves because they are constantly told you are ugly, you are weird, or fat, too thin too tall; the list could on. This type of slow suicide is the last resort of escaping...
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...Unit 13- Adventure Tourism Task 1 Introduction Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel with possibly risk, and potentially requiring specialized skills and physical exertion. Adventure tourism involves activities that are physically challenging. Adventure tourism is traveling that consists of having fun traveling to far distant or exotic destination for the purpose of exploration or engaging in a variety of challenging activities. Here are some examples of water-based, land-based and air based adventure tourism activities; bungee jumping, canoeing, caving and horse riding. In the 20th century rise in popularity of rambling, hiking and camping, a much wider cross-section of the public started to experience the great outdoor activities. Cannock Chase Cannock Chase District is located between Stafford and Birmingham and contains the district centres of Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley, It is open all year. Cannock Chase Forest is separated by several roads. There are many activities which we can do in Cannock Chase, first of all the Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting point for an exhilarating day out on Cannock Chase. Cannock chase has the best bike trails in the Midlands, and the best woodland walks to have an adventurous experience and Go Ape. Visitor Centres in Cannock Chase http://www.visitcannockchase.co.uk/Do.htm Birches Valley Forest Centre Birches Valley Forest Centre is an exciting starting point in Cannock...
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...“When Death Comes” for my explication of a poem. In regards to Oliver’s poem I have found two topics that can be intrigued upon one being life the other death. I have chosen my focus on what I believe to be Oliver’s true intention of “When Death Comes” and that is, death is not something to be afraid of yet a curiosity to be looked upon. Oliver seems to touch the audience by speaking of death and curiosities of the afterlife. While answering the characters own questions about life and the characters time as a visitor upon earth to be satisfying. Oliver draws the audience in with a sense of speaking directly to the reader about death presenting that death is a possibility of an invitation to new adventure and knowledge; not just a mere cold, silent darkness to be afraid of as one passes onto death which is what some believe. Oliver wants to welcome death without fear giving the poem a more free versed technique in comparison to the character in the poem that comes across as free spirited and gentle character; which I will address in the next paragraph. Oliver shows no true structure of her poem with rhyming but what I did notice is that her words seem calm while she addresses death and sincere while allowing her words to flow emphasizing on sounds in the stanzas after reading them a few times out loud and they seem to just simply flow together like door and curiosity. Oliver demonstrates several similes to death and anaphora’s for images of death which I will further discuss...
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...bully, I felt outcast, and I didn’t feel beautiful. Why us black women scared to embrace our natural hair? Is it because we want to avoid the shame, pain, and discomfort of our beautiful locs. In the Apogee Journal, there is a short story called “When they ask about my hair” by Charnell Peters. The author uses flashback and Dialogue to describe her hair journey throughout her childhood and adult years. Not every woman is strong enough to embrace their natural roots. Peters argues that some of us are just scared of what others think of how we look. The short story prescribes that...
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...Art in Nature within Two Different Cultures Transcendentalism is a spiritual philosophy that was largely developed by Emerson and Thoreau. Transcendentalism holds the core belief in the possibility of direct access to the divine through nature. Emerson saw nature as a kind of perfect spiritual state. Emerson opens chapter 3 - a section relating to beauty - with "a nobler want of man is served by nature, namely, the love of beauty." He argues that naturally, humans have a desire for beauty. He references the ancient Greeks by saying they "called the world cosmos." The Greeks definition of cosmos encompasses both order and beauty. Therefore, centuries before the Transcendentalist movement, the Greeks saw the world from their human eyes as structured...
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...This paper will examine how society has influenced African American women’s perception of their natural hair. Advertisement reflected and influenced African American women’s negative perception of their natural hair. The stages as to why they are starting to go natural are coming back in style. The issue is examined throughout history from slavery to present day with a visual analysis of hair care advertisements. Natural hair is gaining more positive implications; this can be affected by creating more positive images with natural hair. Image is part of the problem, image can create the solution. Loving yourself in your natural state; there is nothing like it! If people believe on the opinion based beauty tips in advertisements, they often...
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...My country is Kenya, which is a Republic of East Africa, with an area of approximately 580,367 km2 (CIA World Fact book), and an estimated population of 40.7 million (2013 estimates by Kenya Bureau of Statistics). “Why do I still love my country Kenya, in spite of the current insecurities and other disconcerting issues that are so predominant in various parts of the country?”, a lingering query in the intellect of many. Kenya is endowed with a breathtaking and natural beauty that is distinctly spectacular. With the; raw beauty of the landscape, breathtaking spectacle of the wildlife, wide-open plains and savannahs, undisturbed forests and arid deserts, Magnificent sandy beaches with amazing coral reefs, roaming wildlife in the endless acacia-studded...
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...Beauty has always enjoyed great value in every society, irrespective of the conservative traditions that may prevail in that society. Right from childhood, human beings are taught that a beautiful person always has a prize attached to the beauty. This explains why children exhibit an unconsciousness tendency to describe awesome experiences as being beautiful. In ancient African societies, the embracing of beauty was seen in some communities painting their faces with bright colors. Among the Maasai of Kenya, for example, red ochre was used to paint the face. The trend of appreciating beauty took a different twist as time went by. The Indians pioneered the art of doing nose lifts. It was perceived that women with pointed noses were more appealing to the male generation. Other cultures aped this art, and the practice of face lifting and organ firming developed. In the modern world, the term “plastic surgery” is not new, especially with the rise to fame of the deceased rock musician, Michael Jackson. Recently, plastic surgery has gained substantial recognition among the enlightened generation. Numerous television programs that expose the masses to a hitherto secretive affair boost this. Thanks to plastic surgery, a person can find a lasting solution to certain bodily flaws that are perceived as threatening one’s success in a professional field. The proponents of plastic surgery argue that it greatly assists in enhancing a person’s confidence together with vitality. If you view a...
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...some people and benefit others, (Bode 63). Unfortunately, there is an additional form of racism that is often not discussed or explored much in our society and those are feeling that a particular race or gender places on their own self-image. The saying goes that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. When it comes to some young African American women, beauty is the eye of society. Some gage their level of beauty according to what is popular in today’s society. Even though Dr. Kenneth Clarks was conducted in 1939, there were the same results in 2005. Some young African Americans feel that they lighter the skin, the prettier or nicer the person. This is strictly based off of society and what they have been exposed to. A young lady from the study made a statement to the fact that not knowing her heritage or culture make it difficult to define herself and due to the fact that many African American’s are unaware of their specific culture puts them a t a loss and accept others opinion of what should and shouldn’t be acceptable due to the lack of self-knowledge. (Davis, 2005). African American women have been known for years to straighten their hair as well as add hair extensions as a sign of beauty. In the documentary, “A girl like me”, one young African American woman spoke of her aunt using bleaching cream as well as using the bleaching cram on...
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...For the past century, L’Oreal has pursued its adventure in the beauty industry to cement its position as the world’s leading Cosmetics Company. Above and beyond its financial success, however, L’Oreal’s track record reflects an endless quest: A quest for innovation, begun a century ago by scientist and inventor Eugene Schaller, driven by tireless research and buoyed by a steadfast pioneering spirit; A quest for excellence through increasingly safe, imaginative and effective products; A quest for diversity and a range of cultures to meet the needs of men and women around the globe and make beauty products available to as many people as possible; A quest for purpose, a cornerstone of the L’Oreal approach, combining economic growth, ethics, social and environmental responsibility; 1. In 1909, young chemist and natural entrepreneur Eugene Schueller sets up the company that will later become L’Oreal. Everything begins with one of the first hair dyes, which he designs, produces and sells to hairdressers in Paris. The move forges the first link in the chain that is to become L’Oreal “DNA”: using research and innovation to enhance beauty. 2. These are the formative years of “Le Grand L’Oreal”. At the instigation of Chairman François Dalle, the Group starts to expand internationally. Acquisitions of strategic brands mark the beginning of a period of spectacular growth for the company. Emblematic products come into being. The company motto is “Savoir saisir...
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...The rebirth of mankind that brought about ancient Roman and Greek ideals, values, morals and philosophy swept through Europe during the turn of the 14th century. The Renaissance as we call this movement changed the society and culture of Europe. The replacement of medieval ideas with the birth of modern principles changed the whole landscape of Europe and even the world as these ideas would gradually spread to other parts of the globe. It was particularly the Italian Renaissance which instigated these changes. It was when handful of humanists sparked off of what would be the one of the most remarkable revolutions. The Catholic Church started to shift away from being the center of the universe and began to be replaced by ideals such as secularism and individualism; a concept unheard of over the last 1000 years. This Renaissance movement were fueled by the people of Florence more so than any other nation. It was Florence which was the center of Renaissance and where it started off. With the discovery of ancient Roman and Greek manuscripts and art, the prosperous city of Florence soon became a mecca of culture and great achievements. It was in early stages of the Renaissance when the son of a goldsmith, Sandro Botticelli created his most famous works; Primavera and The Birth of Venus. After his death, Botticelli’s masterpieces and his artworks’ importance were obscured and underestimated for nearly 400 years before scholars grasped the importance of his work; primarily Primavera...
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...located in Greenville, North Carolina that manufactures hair accessories, and organic hair products for natural hair. In addition, Naturalista Hair main products are conditioners, shampoos, and moisturizers for hair. Natural hair in the African American community has become not only a trend or style, but also a lifestyle change for many men and women (Opiah, 2014). Many women with natural hair are looking for more products each day that have organic ingredients and do not contain chemicals or additives that can damage their growing hair. Although there are many companies of natural hair care products, few are using organic ingredients in their products like Naturalista Hair. With Naturalista Hair using all organic and natural ingredients it provides a great opportunity for market growth in the area. Natural hair is a rising lifestyle change especially for African American women and women who have kinky, curly hair. The natural hair products are one section of the hair-care market that is ignored and underserved by the market. There are, however a growing number of hair products competition, including companies that manufacture hair products for African American women with chemical relaxed hair (Mintel, 2013). Naturalista Hair will work to grow the natural hair care market and also help to educate people on how to care for natural hair for cultures of all kind who have natural curly, kinky hair types. Naturalista Hair will achieve a steady market penetration through a solid...
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...Existentialism is a philosophical approach in which the aspect of one’s existence and meaning in life is brought into light by way of embracing experiences in the universe. In view of the fact that affirmation is not the same in all cases, this essay will discuss how atheist Nietzsche and Christian Paul Tillich take upon their unique existentialist perspectives to understand human existence with respect to the condition of existential crisis as respectively discussed in The Gay Science and The Courage to Be. Often on the edge of despairing disbelief, existential crisis may be deemed as the cultural condition in which one finds his or her self when questioned with the meaning of life. With a personal stance and mostly in reference to the texts, it is believed that individuals ought to strive for Tillich’s courage rather than seek to become Nietzsche’s...
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...Tragedy serves as a pivotal intersection where the natural vulnerability of humans manifests into a defining flaw, allowing protagonists to either transcend their flaws through resilience and redemption or succumb to them. Beginning with the most timeless example of them all, Odysseus took his wealth, treasure, and glory for granted, costing him the life of his crew, but gaining a chance at redemption. After the destruction of his ship and his crew, Odysseus stayed “Sitting, still, weeping, his eyes never dry, his sweet life flowing away with the tears he wept for his foiled journey home” (Homer 157). Despite his heroic stature and cunning intellect, Odysseus is humbled by the harsh realities of his own mortality, shedding tears of remorse and anguish for the lives lost under his command. In this moment of profound...
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