...The relationship between racism and white privilege is obvious in their individual definitions alone. Racism is the belief that all members of a certain race possess characteristics specific to that race, and as such, distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. (4) The white privilege system maintains this racial dominance through a series of beliefs, behaviours, policies and use of language. (12) It is a particular set of advantages, often invisible to those who benefit from it the most, and these advantages that white people hold are a direct result of the disadvantages of other people. “We have a racist society without acknowledging any actual racists” (Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, 2010). Initially, the word ‘race’ sparks...
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...When there are claims that gender is performed it usually means that men and women have taken on a role or are acting in a way that he or she was taught (Ford, 2013). Reflecting on how role-playing is crucial to the gender that one is, and the gender that we present to the world, it is safe to say that individuals are influenced by gender subconsciously throughout the series of the multiple choices, events and interactions in life (Butler, 2013). It appears to be impossible for one to recall when the moment of reflection that brought about thinking of having a gender, or how to even fulfill a role (Butler, 2013). This could be accrued to the way society values the norm enough to carry it on to multiple generations with such high regard. Society rears each person to act, walk, speak and talk in ways that consolidate an impression of being a man or being a woman; giving the utmost...
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...the taboo details, which is what makes it interesting to read. The moment technique was used skillfully, so all the information would not be given at once. Rather, it left the reader wanting to continue to find out the killers’ motives. This was the play that introduced the moment technique to the literary world. It was a unique and effective way to organize copious amounts of information. It also created dialogue as if the characters were having a conversation, rather than answering interview questions. This unique method offered the reader something new and fresh, making it worth reading. Another aspect making The Laramie Project worth reading is the message it is spreading. The case of Matthew Shepard and the towns reaction is a reflection of society. Every day, minorities are being discriminated against, mistreated, and worse, and people chose to ignore it or deny it. People are not born with hate in their hearts, they are taught to hate. The Laramie Project spread the message of acceptance. Although people may have different opinions or values, they can put aside differences and accept others. To quote the play, “Live and let...
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...Give The Land Back Native Americans have been subjected to some of the most inhumane atrocities. What about the land we walk upon makes it ours to occupy? Hundreds of years ago, one of the greatest forms of violence nearly wiped out America’s original owners from existence. What’s worse is that the bloodshed of the Native peoples has become almost invisible to the everyday American, while what’s left of the previouslyindigenous population feeds off of the scraps White society has left for them. With this in mind, the most ethical actions the United States can do is return its stolen land. Thus, the United States federal government should give the land back to the Native Americans. The land that we currently reside on doesn’t belong to us, we stole it from the indigenous tribes that populated it before our arrival. Americans are so unaware of their own history that they don’t even recognize the atrocities committed against the Natives. The federal governments owes the Natives their original land, the reservations they currently live in are a testament to the oppression that occurred since Columbus sailed the seas. If not for the federal government who can say what the Natives could be doing now, it was our hand that saw to their demise. To exterminate a society like theirs, we began with supplementing Abrahamic religions for Indian culture, this effectively made Indian culture disappear. Culture was not the only victim in our oppressive actions, the Trail of Tears slaughtered over 2...
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...David Hedge Professor Suzie Shugart Psalms and Wisdom Literature 28 January 2010 Sex’s Purpose Like any good essay on theology it’s always good to start at the beginning, the creation narrative. In our Judeo-Christian understanding God, at his creating the earth and everything in it, created also man and woman. He created them in his very image, thus imparting to us many of his “spiritual” attributes with the life of His breath noted in Genesis 2. God then commissioned His people to procreate saying, “Be fruitful and multiply” (referring then to their natural ability to participate in the act of sexual intercourse. However, the concept of their sex was more than just the act but also their being created together out of one and as one. After reading through this story and several other references I’ve come to the conclusion that sex is NOT intercourse but an expression of relationship. Brueggemann supports this noting that the Old Testament considers “sexual relations [as] the most intimate, treasured, costly, and demanding of all relationships.” (194) Sex is an expression of love, and love is the root of any relationship. When sex becomes removed from love, a relationship becomes diminished. My exploration into sex has resulted in me seeking an understanding of right relationship, knowing how sex fits into it. Our being image-bearers of God was a striking feature as I started my research and what it implies for our “sexuality”. In the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery...
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...Servant Leadership Lynda Kosh Indiana Wesleyan University BSM 580 MGT 441 – Philosophy of Corporate Culture Facilitator: Nick Ipock June 21, 2012 Leadership today takes many forms and has numerous definitions and styles. Servant Leadership, though not a new concept, is at the forefront of discussion from leaders and observers around the globe. The final paper for Philosophy of Corporate Culture focused on the steps necessary for successful change implementation. This paper will expand upon the idea of Servant Leadership and whether it will help or hurt change implementation within a given organization. Prior to any discussion about the qualities, actions, and implications of being a servant leader, we must first take a look at its modern day origin and definition. The phrase “Servant Leadership” was originally coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay that he first published in 1970. In that essay, he said: “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first; perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions…The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that are part of the infinite variety of human nature” (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, 2012)...
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...Classroom management is the foundation of a student’s ability to have a successful year in school. No matter what academic level each student who walks into my classroom is at, learning cannot take place unless I first establish a positive learning environment. I have learned from my own children that they are happiest when boundaries are established, expectations are clear, and there is no confusion with how our household is going to run or the consequences they will face if they choose not to follow the rules. The same is true for the students within our classrooms. The boundaries I establish at the beginning of the year sets the tone for the duration of the time my students will spend with me. When there is a well thought out plan and students are aware of what is expected, no matter the activity, students will experience effective learning. Centers are an effective teaching strategy that allows self-directed learning amongst students. During a 90 minute reading block, I plan to use literacy centers while I am reading in small groups. This activity will be used every day for the entire year so it will be extremely important for my students to understand the appropriate procedures and my expectations for center time. My first expectation of my students at all center time activities is to use only a 12 inch voice, my second expectation is for my students to respect their peers and materials at each station, my third expectation is to stay on task, and my final expectation...
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...“Journal writing through short story” Submitted by: Leslie Daryl S. Rabago Submitted to: Mrs. Joji F. Chiong I. Data Gathering 1. http://americanliterature.com/author/o-henry/short-story/the-gift-of-the-magi Plan of activities 1. Emphasize what the story wants to tell us about 2. Read and understand a short story 3. Make a journal II. Introduction: “The Gift of the Magi” is a short story, one of several hundred written by O. Henry between 1903 and 1910. It was published in a New York City newspaper in 1905 and in a collection, The Four Million, in 1906 The Magi were the so-called three wise men from the east who traveled to Bethlehem, following a bright star, to present gifts to the infant Jesus. The term magi (singular, magus) come from the Greek word magoi, a rendering of a Persian word for members of a priestly caste. The Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 2, Verse 11) says: "And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him: and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh." These offerings, though valuable, were not as important as the recognition, respect, and love they gave the Christ child. Frankincense was used as a treatment for illness and as an fragrant additive to incense. Myrrh was also added to incense, as well as perfume, and found additional use as an ointment. The three wise men have been identified in western tradition as Balthasar, king...
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...Desiree Hensche 224 S Broadway, Albert Lea MN 56007 bragenrightsphotography@gmail.com 507-402-7894 March 11, 2015 Table of Contents: Introduction | Industry and Market | Personnel |Growth Strategy | Products and Services | Marketing and Sales | Operations | Financial Analysis Introduction: Mission Statement Our purpose is to deliver high-quality photographs to the clients as well as provide a fun and positive experience during the photograph sessions. Executive Summery Bragen Rights Photography is a new photography business based in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and is founded by Desiree Hensche. The studio offers services to the Southern- Minnesota area. The anticipated clients are included high school seniors, families, and children. Products that are offered are photographs, albums, and other photography related items. We offer photo booth rentals for special occasions and events. Business Philosophy The most important thing for the business is to see to the satisfaction of the customers. We’ll see to this by giving the customers exactly what they are asking for, and working to meet all their individual desires and interests. Goals and Objectives Company History Bragen Rights Photography was originally founded in Desiree’s own home. In a studio put together in basement that was rearranged to resemble a studio. Desiree shot photos out of her home for about six months before landing a downtown location. Industry and Market Industry Analysis Despite...
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...Volunteer Experience Reflection: I volunteered at a place in Hagerstown MD that is called Easter seals. Easter Seals Adult Day Services is a Medical Adult Day Care Center that provides medical and mental health monitoring for people with disabilities of all types. These services allow people to stay in their homes while aging in a safe and home like environment. Some of the disabilities that clients may have are Traumatic Brain Injuries, Stroke victims, Alzheimer's, dementia, Mental Health Issues, Developmentally Disabled, Diabetes or possibly dual diagnoses and assistances staying in compliance with taking their medications. They may be depressed and isolated needing socialization and support connecting to agencies that can further assist...
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...Rebecca West Biblical Leadership Throughout the Bible many strong leaders with unique traits have rose up in times of desperation. How Biblical leaders viewed the world affected the way they lead and how they are remembered. Although outside influences faltered these great leaders, through their faith in God, they were able to pursue their calling as a leader and persevere through the many trials life threw at them. To be a biblical leader is a great honor and privilege , God loves to call ordinary people just like you and I and use them for his good. Being a biblical leader does not mean you have to have everything all together in a pretty perfect picture like a Hollywood movie star, it just means being faithful with...
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...Communicating Student Achievement * Greeting: Before parents arrive I will have a folder with each student’s individual daily work and projects, group work, exams and finally there report card and progress report. I will also have coffee and some finger snacks. They will mostly be there to keep me awake, but it will provide a more comfortable feel to the parents. I will have a long table in the middle of my class where I will be seated. I will have two chairs available for parents that are more appealing than the one I am on. When Jacob’s parents enter the room I will rise and smile, say “Hello, I’m James, Jacob’s social studies teacher.” I will walk over to greet them and ask them if they would like to help themselves to coffee and cookies. I will then direct them to their seats. When all parties are seated, I will take out Jacob’s folder and tell his parents the agenda for today’s meeting. I will also notify them that if at any time they have questions or concerns to please address it and I will explain in better detail. I will ask at that time if there are any questions concerning their son. If there are none I will open up Jacob’s folder and pass out the copies of the agenda I have made. (Note: If a student has divorced parents, then I will have two copies available for each parent.) * Agenda: The agenda will consist of Jacob’s attitude toward school and particularly my social studies class. Secondly, I will go over my viewpoint of assessment to the parents...
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...September 05, 2015 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….………………………………………….3 Value and Vision…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..4 Moral Intelligence: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success The Ethics Recession: Reflections on the Moral Underpinnings of the Current Economic Crisis Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value Direction and Alignment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious Psychological Capital: Developing the Human Competitiveness Edge Fish!: A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results Motivate and Empower………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….…..7 The One Minute Manager Why Pride Matters More Than Money: The Power of the World's Greatest Motivational Force The Enthusiastic Employee: How Companies Profit by Giving Workers What They Want Learning and Change………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Building the Bridge as You Walk on It: A Guide for Leading Change Built to Change: How to Achieve Sustained Organizational Effectiveness Leading in global and multicultural society……………………………………………………..…………………………15 Leadership for Everyone It's All Politics: Winning in a World Where Hard Work and Talent Aren't Enough ...
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...MINNESOTA DRIVER’S MANUAL Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division dvs.dps.mn.gov Minnesota Driver’s Manual A Message from the Commissioner of Public Safety The Minnesota Driver’s Manual provides a summary of state laws, rules, and techniques to follow in order to drive safely and legally in Minnesota. State laws and rules change periodically, so each year’s manual contains new information. Driving is a privilege and also a responsibility. Please remember to buckle up, obey speed laws and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Respect for traffic laws and respect for other drivers will keep us all safe on the road. Sincerely, Commissioner Ramona Dohman Minnesota Department of Public Safety Minnesota Driver’s Manual New Laws and Information Passing Certain Parked Vehicles (M.S. 169.18) Statute amended to include utility company vehicle. (See page 40.) Second Texting While Driving Violation (M.S. 169.475) A person who commits a second violation of using a wireless communications device to compose, read, or send an electronic message when a vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic will be required to pay a $225 fine in addition to the fine specified in the uniform fine schedule. (See page 37.) Reckless Driving (M.S. 169.13) The definition of reckless driving is changed to a “person who drives a motor vehicle while aware of and consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable...
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... 2012 Abstract Diversity in the workplace increases not only as the result of emigrations, but also as a significant expansion of globalization in the market place. These moves allow companies to identify, recruit, and train professionals from a diverse blend of backgrounds, cultures, and styles. Peter Senge in “The Fifth Discipline” states that only learning organizations can sustain in a high level in this highly competitive world. Today’s leaders who work in the global business must create and force the need for change. The task is not to eliminate tension associated with this process, but rather minimize its effects. This paper addresses the subject of diversity. The purpose of this paper is to provide an objective reflection of existing conditions at The Fallen Branch Studio where diversity has made significant improvements in the company’s condition. Diversity Strategy for My Organization The United States of America is the most diverse country in the world. For this reason, diversity is discussed more here then it is in the Europe. Diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for all organizations to compete for an advantage in the global marketplace. Every company looks at diversity from a different perspective. People usually associate diversity with things that they see on the surface such as age, race, ethnicity, language, religion, or sex. However, diversity also includes beliefs, values, viewpoints and ways of behaving. Diversity ...
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