In the reading “America: The Multinational Society‚” written by Ishmael Reed and “The Cult of Ethnicity‚” by Arthur M. Schlesinger JR.‚ the authors point out the issues of cultural diversity in the United States. First‚ I appreciated an opening quote of the “America: The Multinational Society.” The quote brilliantly demonstrates a vivid rich picture of America. I still remembered the moment when I had met a German roommate‚ a Jewish teacher‚ the Hungarian‚ Hispanic‚ Saudi‚ English‚ African-American
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Gangs have had a huge effect on society today and in the past. Gangs are defined in many ways but The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines them as “a group of young people who do illegal things together and who often fight against other gangs” Some examples of gangs are the Crips‚ Bloods‚ Mexican Mafia‚ and the Aryan Brotherhood. Gangs like this have had an effect on America for many years. The first recorded gang in western civilization was reported by Pike a chronicler of British crime‚ in 1873
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The effects of computers on the world Abstract In our societies today‚ no one could really predict the actual effects of computers‚ but the changes that have taken place on the people’s daily lives are actually evident. The manner in which people over depend on the computers technology has rapidly increased and has brought several changes on the economic sector‚ political sector‚ and the education sector. The computers could possibly isolate from each other. They could also alter the face-to-face
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people are arguably the most persecuted society in the western world but through all the suffering the Irish people held true to their culture and fought for what was theirs. The British Empire may have released their control over many countries with a struggle but none like the battle for the Emerald Isle. The Irish fought tooth and nail and emerge as an independent nation. There are 10 events that I believe contributed to the creation of the Eire over the centuries. 1. The Celts arriving in Ireland
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The use of marijuanna has a large impact on society. Many people do not feel as though marijuanna can affect them seriously. But the truth is that marijuanna is in fact a drug. It slows down your motor reflexes‚ impairs your ability to make good judgemnet calls‚ and convinces people that they are making good choices. Smoking marijuanna can take away a persons goals‚ dreams‚ and desires. They begin to live minute by minute. The biggest problem that is associated with the use of marijuanna is that
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The effects of infotainment are harmful to our society. The majority of this generation is addicted to other people’s lives. The greater part of television shows these days are reality shows. There are more than 25 reality shows on the air this season. Nowadays the local news channels are following the new trend of "Reality makes Ratings". Infotainment has taken over in everything that is aired‚ said‚ and seen. Infotainment is harmful to the old‚ and even more so the new generations to come. They
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In today’s society many teens are concerned about having the perfect body. Of course‚ this means being thin like the young Britney Spears or elegant Julia Roberts. The problem‚ however‚ is that teens are increasingly risking their physical and mental health in order to be thin. Why? The answer lies in front of us every time we turn on the television‚ flip through a Cosmopolitan magazine‚ or listen to the radio. People are striving to be thin because the media expects them to be thin. According to
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Political and religious beliefs gave Hebrew and ancient Sumerian societies unique characteristics that set them apart from the rest of the world‚ making them individual civilizations in the Middle East. The differences of the Hebrews and ancient Sumerians range throughout history but are mostly affected by culture. One aspect of culture that has had a lasting role in the societies is religion. Religion played a vital role in the daily lives of these people; it also went hand in hand with political
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My family has always been the most important facet of my life. I never knew how important they were until I moved away. I have been away from my family for close to three years now‚ particularly my mother‚ and it is hard being all alone out here. It is a tough experience from being a “mama’s boy” to only seeing her twice a year‚ if I’m lucky. When you’re forced to be on your own at such a young age you learn how valuable the small things are. However‚ you have to take the good with the bad
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thinking that gives much importance to material possessions rather than to spiritual or intellectual things. A term that has often been linked with the American way of life‚ and the American dream in general. However‚ what are the possible effects of materialism on Americans and American society‚ and how can the development be countered? According to Tim Kasser‚ Americans are bombarded with commercials that make them want to buy goods‚ every single day: “Every day‚ Americans are bombarded with hundreds
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