century. It was a decade filled with many events centered around politics and social issues that have contributed to America’s life today in a variety of ways. One of the most well known political or social events from this decade that still has relevance today is the Rodney King case from 1991. This particular case opened doors to many milestones still affecting society today. “Obama‚ he wouldn’t have been in office without what happened to me and a lot of black people before me. He would never have been
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many of the boys have contradictory ideas on what life should be like on the island. Their difference in opinions leads to troubles and hardship among the boys and is the main cause of their problems. The question is‚ is this novel still relevant today? Should we still teach it in classrooms? Or is it outdated and irrelevant? I believe this book will always be relevant and that we should continue to teach it to children.
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Is the American Dream Still Alive Today? The American Dream is still alive today in some senses and in others not. In 1931 James Truslow Adams said that the American Dream is “...that dream of land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyman‚ with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” I agree that this still holds true today but disagree for many reasons as well. In today’s society there are many things that complicate the American Dream.. There are
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Patriotism is the sentiment associated with the country one lives in. Since the country is considered motherland or fatherland it draws the respect of the people. Thus patriotism is a noble sentiment as it is based on devotion and selfless sacrifice of the people. It is the foundation that holds the structure of the nation. It is a pious sentiment and has always been adored by the people of all the nations. All hold the patriots of their nations in high esteem. They build either their statues or
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After reading Professor Pankaj Ghemawat’s essay‚ “Distance Still Matters”‚ it had my mind racing. Does distance still really matter in globalization? His idea that distance still matters in globalization is quite relevant today. He talks about how the actual distance from one country to another is very important‚ due to the costs of shipping products. But that isn’t the only thing he means by distance‚ he includes that distance also has administrative and political‚ economic and cultural differences
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"What’s The Matter With Kids Today?" An article by Amy Goldwasser‚ argues against the old generations who assume that the internet and technology are worthless. The negative views on teens today are viewing teens to be ignorant and blind of the world around us. Goldwasser starts off her article by taking quotes and multiple studies on the problem of teens and technology. Goldwasser makes logical arguments of the benefits of technology in the lives of teens today. She also talks about how the older
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aspects are what help define and characterize ultra-nationalism‚ whatever route they take sets them on a course for which they can’t return. A charismatic leader can persuade people to do and act like they would never without them in the first place. Patriotism builds on that fact very easily‚ and economic turmoil. The ways that ultra-nationalism develops is the way that is most convenient to the country that it is happening to. A charismatic leader could be what they needed‚ to tell them all the things
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In 1984 the government used newspapers and posters to patronize their citizens through a selective presentation of facts. Patriotism can be defined as an unconstitutional support of one thing versus another. Otherwise‚ the government wants support so they try to get their people to be on their side of a certain situation. Winston’s government sometimes changed an actual definition
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often question the relevance of studying Shakespeare’s beloved play‚ Romeo and Juliet. Some argue that the themes presented in the theatrical novel are sending the wrong‚ outdated message to today’s youth whilst some believe it is still a valuable educational piece that still relates to modern society. We are often reminded of the suicidal love tragedy between Romeo and Juliet‚ the “star-crossed” lovers who dispose of their lives simply because of the disapproval of their parents. While that is the
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however‚ still practiced today‚ for example in the Wiccan and Voodoo religions. Many Christian religions connect black magick with devil worship. One of the most famous incidents involving Christianity’s ongoing conflict with witchcraft would be the Salem Witch Trials that took place in Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ during the 1600’s. Superstitious fear of witches‚ magic‚ and the like was common for the early settlers of New England. However‚ this was four hundred years ago. Why is witchcraft still being practiced
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