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    In Bodies that Matter‚ Butler uses drag as an example of potential subversion to traditional gender performativity‚ stating: “Drag is subversive to the extent that it reflects on the imitative structure by which hegemonic gender is itself produced and disputes heterosexuality’s claim on naturalness and originality.” According to Butler‚ drag is one of many ways to resist the power structures that regulate gender identities‚ mainly through the ridiculing of normative cultural and social expressions

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    of Dayton‚ Tennessee decided to test a law called the Butler Act. Many teachers felt that honor and academic freedom along with the separation of church and state were at risk. In y 1925 Scopes was accused of teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution to his class which violated the Butler Act of 1925. Scopes was provoked by the American Civil Union Act because of their promise to pay for the defense of anyone willing to violate the Butler Act. The trial brought upon two outstanding lawyers

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    chart below. Who supported the Butler Act? Who opposed the Butler Act? State of Tennessee Fundamentalists William Jennings Bryan (defended the state of TN during the trial) John Scopes American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Clarence Darrow (defended Scopes during the trial) Select one of the 5 sources that support the Butler Act. Author and/or Source: Douglas O. Linder  According to this source‚ what are the main reasons people supported the Butler Act? Worried by supporters of

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    education‚ such as the Butler Act‚ which created unease and animosity throughout the country. The Butler Act of 1925 prohibited the teaching of evolution and any other theories that deny the story of the divine creation of man as taught in the Bible in all Universities and public schools in Tennessee. John Scopes‚ a high-school biology teacher in Dayton‚ Tennessee decided to test this law. He was found guilty of teaching evolution to his high-school students despite the Butler Act‚ resulting in a court

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    Creation states that the universe was created in seven days by God and that animals have not evolved since. One can see clear differences between these two theories. The history of the Scopes trial begins in Tennessee with the Butler Act‚ which passed on March 13‚ 1925. The Butler Act stated that “it shall be unlawful for any teacher in any of the Universities‚ Normals and all other public schools of the... to teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as taught in the Bible

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    these conflicting ideas were different but on a similar topic‚ evolution. In the case of Tennessee vs. John Scopes‚ “the Monkey Trial‚” the recent discoveries of Charles Darwin had brought into question‚ are we related to monkeys? Even though the Butler Act was not scientific and not based on truth‚ its purpose was to maintain the traditional lifestyles that had been practiced for centuries. The early twenties were a time of drastic change in the mind of individuals. During this era there

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    allowed to do. This time‚ Artemis travels to Ho Chi Minh city with his manservant‚ Butler‚ who is Artemis’ bodyguard‚ but also Artemis‘ friend and accomplice. They are going there to meet with an informant‚ whose name is Nguyen. Meanwhile sitting outside a kerbside cafe on Dong Khai Street‚ they are waiting for Nguyen‚ who is late. The Butler family has served the Fowl family for generations‚ with a Butler being assigned to each new Fowl at birth. He has comprehensive knowledge of weapons and

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    Foucault believed that power is never in any one person’s hands‚ it does not show itself in any obvious manner but rather as something that works its way into our imaginations and serves to constrain how we act. For example in the setting of a workplace the power does not pass from the top down; instead it circulates through their organizational practices. Such practices act like a grid‚ provoking and inciting certain courses of action and denying others. Foucault considers this as no straightforward

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    massive brain for a moment. Just do what you feel is right." (226). Even Butler‚ Artemis’ manservant and bodyguard‚ has feelings of friendship and protection over young Artemis‚ especially right before he saves him from the missile. He thinks‚ "It’s a smart bomb‚ and Master Artemis is the target" (103). Butler then hoists Artemis onto his back and jumps down from three stories up‚ down on a mattress. This is proof that Butler cares for him and that he would do anything to protect him. Artemis finally

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    day Pierce Butler the father of Sarah and Frances Butler has too pay a debt for his gambling. Or else he could go too jail he pays off his debt by selling his slaves though he sold Emma to Miss Henfield in Kentucky because he got greedy with his money. This book talks about how Emma survived and escaped to freedom to Philadelphia and later moved to Novia Scotia in Canada this book also talks about the harsh times in slavery and how many have escaped or survived in slavery. Pierce Butler had to auction

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