the prospect of arising from the depths of oppression and grasps of hardship‚ the American Dream lies as a prominent desire for all citizens to embody a seemingly attainable ideal of society. This ideal‚ affirming all individuals of all races and class to become wealthy and prosperous in America‚ seeks equal opportunities for all. However‚ under disseminating poverty and discrimination‚ this ideal of “The American Dream” is an impossible standard for those striving to achieve it‚ and is deeply buried
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Composition II Unit 3 Assignment 2: Exploratory Paper Prayer in Public Schools Since the US Supreme Court ruled that prayer should not be in public schools‚ it has changed the way Americans feel towards religion and state and it has also affected the upbringing of our children. By the separating of religion and state we have taken away a fundamental part of our culture. A lot of the older generation was raised with prayer in schools. Because of the diversities of religions in America
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has some of the same challenges that were argued decades before. Segregation has been a tool utilized often by old white supremacists in order to maintain any semblance of “historical hierarchy” within the US and more specifically the south. To the people of today it can be easy to peer back into history during this time and to judge the situation based on our current privileges. However‚ these privileges
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Prayer needs to be reinstated back into schools Allowing prayer back into our schools will help shape and mode the younger generations into mature ethical adults. Looking in the newspaper today will show you all sorts of immoral acts. It is my belief the foundation for creating an ethical or moral learning environment begins with knowing there is a higher power. This environment would help train children to be more ethical. Knowing someone is always watching goes a long way in deterring children
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Sleepy or Studious? Did you know that under one-third of high school students in the United States sleep for at minimum eight hours on weeknights? Despite the challenges of change‚ starting school later can have big positive impacts on students. With the effects of lack of sleep‚ schools should focus less on the transition stage of switching start times and focus more on how the pros of the switch would outweigh the cons. Lack of sleep can really take its toll on you and your body in many ways
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where all people would have the right to serve and pray. Unfortunately‚ after these many years‚ their hopes are forgotten. Today‚ some students have to think twice before talking to their God in any school setting. The United States‚ with all its rights‚ is beginning to hold back on one of its most important. I believe that school boards should not be allowed to limit students’ free expression of religion as they have been allowed in occasions. This includes prayer during school hours
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insufficiently democratic‚ there are actions that can be taken to help change it to becoming democratic and therefore‚ create a well-functioning government. The problem with the K-12 education system is a combination of the school body and the politicians involved. The school body consist
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asked the question “what is an american?”‚ almost every single person would provide a different answer. This question is very open ended‚ and there are infinite possibilities for a response. Being an american is not something that can be decided by a few physical criterion‚ it is something more. To be an american is‚ according to Patricia Fernandez‚ “a state of mind‚” based on a person’s beliefs rather than their tangible features. Therefore‚ I believe that an American is someone who considers America
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“Hello‚ how may I help you?” are words that many African Americans will hear today as they enter into local restaurants for lunch. There will not be a sign on the door that says “whites only” and few will feel stares of hatred as they approach the counter. With little thought‚ those African Americans will take their food and head out the door. Certainly‚ African Americans have not always had these rights. As many lunch counters feature people of all different nationalities today‚ few remember the
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Should: One of the chief benefits of school uniforms‚ say proponents‚ is that they make schools safer. Uniforms are said to reduce gang influence‚ minimize violence by reducing some sources of conflict‚ and help to identify trespassers. Parents benefit because they are no longer pressured to buy the latest fashions‚ and they spend less on their children’s clothing. Having a uniform stops gang members from displaying their colors and garb. The schools also believe it helps stop violence and helps
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