“positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment‚ education‚ and business from which they have been historically excluded (Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)”. However because those steps involve “preferential” selection affirmative action generates intense controversy (Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Affirmative Action (Negative) There are many people who oppose the institution of affirmative action for many different reasons. Some argue
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TECHNOLOGY: Dota and Facebook (Advantages and Disadvantages) DOTA Advantages 1. Dota helps the youth who are playing this game to become mentally alert‚ cooperative‚ and strategic. 2. It increases their knowledge in mathematics by computing the gold’s‚ damages‚ magic and physical reduction present in the game. 3. Playing DOTA are for the youth to communicate teenagers who initially don’t know each other can easily be friends. DOTA Disadvantages 1. It can lead to irresponsibility. 2. It triggers
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There are several advantages of television like we all know that we can have a clear idea that what is happening in the world‚ we can have live information about the several events like sports and any other good or bad events happening on the globe. One can have a weather forecast and accordingly plan several things before time. It is also a good source of entertainment which is very cheap and within the access of every one. Television has shrunk the distance of the world you can watch what is happening
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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Large College Advantages of a large college A large college has a lot of advantages. First of all‚ a large college has a big campus. In addition‚ it has a lot of students‚ so anyone can make more friends. It also has a lot of facilities like huge library‚ cafeteria‚ playground‚ swimming pool etc. A large college gives students more chance to know a variety of students‚ teachers and scholars. Finally‚ a large college offers other rare opportunities like theatre
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Describe the Advantages and Disadvantages of using Referendums in the UK? (25 marks) A referendum is a vote given to the public which is determined by the government‚ and is used to help answer an important political or constitutional question to which the public must vote a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. One advantage of using referendums in the UK is that they enable the public that are over 18 to approve or disprove important constitutional changes. An example of a one being used for this purpose is
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There are advantages and disadvantages in every war that can either be minute details or change the whole course of the war. In the Revolutionary war‚ there were many advantages and disadvantages of either side. America and Britain both had different things working for them or against them‚ many of these things were very significant by the end of the war. Although both sides had various advantages and disadvantages‚ America’s advantages outweighed those of the British. In the war‚ America had
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The advantages and disadvantages of holidays abroad The amount of hours that a person spends in their workplace is increasing all the time. Generally people spend more and more time working because they want a bigger salary. All of this requires a nice rest from everything. That’s why almost everyone goes at least once a year on a holyday. The holydays abroad are known as better‚ but are they really as good as they seem or having a holyday in your home country is actually more promising? Traveling
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The advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning A few years ago‚ distance learning was seen as an inferior way but nowadays even famous and established traditional colleges and universities are providing distance learning courses and it is generally considered a way to improve one’s life. However‚ people still argue whether distance learning give more advantage or disadvantage. Some of them who see the benefit of distance learning will
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After studying a long time in their country‚ most of the time teenagers start to think of the disadvantages of their own county comparing to the other countries which they like. Up to a certain extent it can be true. Because in order to be a qualified worker‚ you should get a foundation of it well. By studying in an undeveloped country it might be hard to get used to the correct methods. Another advantage is if students are in a very rural country‚ they may not know the language properly‚ specially
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Advantages of fossil fuels * major advantage of fossil fuels is their capacity to generate huge amounts of electricity in just a single location. * Fossil fuels are very easy to find. * When coal is used in power plants‚ they are very cost effective. Coal is also in abundant supply. * Transporting oil and gas to the power stations can be made through the use of pipes making it an easy task. * Power plants that utilize gas are very efficient. * Power stations that
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