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    The family that most of us think of when we say “average American family” is the Dunphy family‚ which consists of parents Phil and Claire and their three kids Haley‚ Alex‚ and Luke. Claire’s character in the show is stemmed from the stereotypical housewife that the media has placed upon women in general along side women in relationships. This stereotype stages women as weaker and subordinate to men‚ because the women do not financially provide for the family it automatically gives the men power over

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    In my essay‚ I will be evaluating the issues regarding women’s rights including the woman’s role in (Religion) and the right of women to dress freely in Christianity‚ Hinduism and Islam. The woman’s role in religion has been a controversial subject in various religions. In Christianity‚ the support of male dominance in the New Testament has been questioned. Verses from the Bible that have been used to support male domination of the church included 1 Corinthians 14: 34 and 1 Timothy 2:11‚ which

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    5th November‚ 2011 Contemporary American Poetry is Representative of Changing Trends In Literature The crown of literature is poetry. It is its end and aim. It is the sublimest activity of the human mind. It is the achievement of beauty and delicacy. The writer of prose can only step aside when the poet passes. W. Somerset Maugham (Quotes about Poetry-Education Oasis) Poetry is the breath and soul of the literature. This magical profusion of thought

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    importance in American history and literature ? how does the poem “ DREAM DEFERRED” establish itself as a literary piece in the context of “HARLEM REANAISSANCE “ ? During the early 1990s‚ the burgeongoing African-American movement began pushing a new political agenda that advocated racial equality.The epicenter of tis movement was in NEW YORK‚ where three of the largest civil rights groups established their headquarters. In 1905 W.E.B.Du.BOIS ‚ in collaboration with a group of African-American activists

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    * Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Islam of Sayyid Qutb * While in the US‚ on his scholarship Qutb became dissatisfied with what he had observed * Began writing books and articles criticising the American way of living‚ criticising the Arab world for trying to become westernised * Criticised issues with an Islamic perspective‚ articulated the need for an Islamic state‚ free from jahiliyya (ignorance) * Tried establishing a shariah law in his society

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    The American culture promotes individualism which expects people to be self-centered‚ independent and self-reliant. We believe in free will and personal choice. Under this cultural influence‚ when we hear about individuals who are poor‚ unemployed‚ in poor health‚ having family problems‚ drinking too much alcohol‚ or committing crime‚ it is natural to think that their problems are theirs alone‚ and that they and other individuals with the same problems are entirely to blame for their difficulties

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    16th & 17th Century European Colonizing Efforts European Nation Geographical Range of Colonies Widest range of colonization‚ from the tip of South America to the current American southwest and throughout the Caribbean Sea. Emphasis/Focus of Colonies Early attempts at discovering rich Indian cities diminished by 1560 as Spanish sought to defend their colonies and pacify tribes through Franciscan missionary efforts. Portugal Brazil The Netherlands New York‚ Delaware

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    Religion Religion plays a very important role in people’s life. There are 3 main religions in the world: Buddhism‚ Christianity and Islam. Each of them has its own particular traits and its own believers. But almost all religions have a lot in common. Most religions deal with one or more of the following: meditation‚ morality‚ and wisdom; sacred texts and sacred practices; a connection to the sacred; a community. If we observe different religions usually they have some sort of discipline in

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    THE AMERICAN COLONIAL AND CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONS The American tradition in Philippine architecture covers the period from 1898 to the present‚ and encompasses all architectural styles‚ such as the European styles‚ which came into the Philippines during the American colonial period. This tradition is represented by churches‚ schoolhouses‚ hospitals‚ government office buildings‚ commercial office buildings‚ department stores‚ hotels‚ movie houses‚ theaters‚ clubhouses‚ supermarkets‚ sports facilities

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    According to some estimates‚ there are roughly 4‚200 religions in the world. Religions are intended to give meaning to life or to explain the origin of life or the Universe. George Bernard Shaw once wrote that there is only one religion‚ though there are one hundred versions of it. From our point of view‚ we strongly agree with what George Bernard Shaw said. There is only one religion because all the religions believe the existence of one power which is beyond nature and human being to rule the world

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