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    Sandy Doyle 250713727 Oppression and the Oppressed Every animal‚ regardless of carnivore‚ omnivore or herbivore status‚ requires nourishment to exist. If humans could only eat meat‚ the issue of raising and slaughtering animals for food would not be a moral dilemma. But because we have options and because the consequences of our food choices affect not only humanity but other species and ecosystems‚ the issue of what we eat and how we get it deserves thoughtful moral consideration

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    the status of one’s self determines their acceptance in the community of Salem. Similarly‚ in the documentary ‘The devil’s playground’‚ different personalities struggle to secure themselves a sense of acceptance between the conflicting English and Amish world. The song ‘prisoner of society’ by the Living End also shows acceptance as a foundation of belonging in the way it narrates the inner voice of youth who are evidently not accepted by public. In ‘The Crucible’ the accusations of involvement

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    Amish Rumspringa The modern society is characterized by rapid technological advancement accompanied by changes in behavior of people across the world‚ especially youth. This makes it very hard for traditional societies to thrive hence perpetuation of conventional cultures is at stake. For one North American community known as the Amish however‚ modernization has been met with resistance as the society continues to practice its traditional culture‚ especially the Rumspringa‚ a rite of passage that

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    The Amish are a sect of Anabaptists who emigrated from the Swiss region of Europe and adhere to a lifestyle of approximately 150 years back in time. They dress simply‚ avoid modern conveniences‚ and live a farm lifestyle. Because of this‚ the Amish Children have a good deal of outdoor play and participate in farm chores as soon as there are able. As a result‚ they are exposed

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    For this assignment‚ I had the unique opportunity to interview a woman from my church who was born into an Amish family‚ and decided to leave the Amish community when she was 18 years old. There are many Amish families and communities here in Rural‚ Northeast Iowa‚ and I’ve grown up visiting Amish greenhouses and stores with my family ever since I moved here. However‚ there are many new things that I learned from this interview‚ and I enjoyed listening to someone else’s perspective on certain aspects

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    Amish It is different from person to person what you think is a good life. I believe it to be the same in Amish cul-ture. Still the general picture tells us that good life for most Amish people is to follow the rules which decide how the Amish must live. Those rules are named the “Ordnung.” As an example referring to the Ordnung you are not allowed to make use of electricity‚ cars or other modern facilities. Following and living by these rules the Amish people believe in and are sure that you

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    Sociology 1101 The Amish Community‚ an Example of Social Construction The Amish culture qualifies as an example of social construction because it is a belief that has important consequences for a large group of people. The people of the Amish community have specific rules they must follow. They believe that the outside culture has a morally polluting effect and that it promotes pride‚ greed‚ immorality and materialism. Some of the Amish beliefs include the concept that God will judge them on

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    The History of Amish and Mennonite Cultures The Amish have long been a mystery to most of us including myself. I find them fascinating because personally‚ technology and the comforts of modern facilities make life easier for me so why would a group of people resist technology and not enjoy the same technology that makes life easier for us all? Being religious never meant doing without so why does this particular religious group feel the need to suffer in the eyes of mainstream society? The article

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    Carleigh K Mrs.W English III 3 December 20-- A Comparison of Hasidic Jews and the Amish Hasidic Jews and the Amish have surprising similarities in lifestyles and clothing preferences but differ in their religious beliefs. Hasidic Jews and the Amish separate themselves from the rest of the world. Each live in all Jewish or all Amish communities and follow the same traditions and customs as other families in their respective groups. Hasidic Jews do not use modern comforts such as ovens

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    The Amish Having no electricity‚ no phones or even any modern day technology- to us it would be a major culture shock but to the Amish it is just another day in life. The Amish are considered a society that is outdated and old. I have learned from researching that they can be fully functional. The way they dress is probably the most obvious sign of what sets them off from everyone else. The men‚ women‚ and kids have a certain way they have to dress every day. Men generally wear dark colored

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