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    BIGAMY Before 1955 polygamy was practiced – i. Unlimited in case of Hindus ii. Limited(to 4) in case of Muslims But Christian‚ Parsi and Jewish Law did not allow bigamy in any form. In Lahaul valley of HP & Thiyas of Malabar polyandry by custom is there. In 1955 it was abolished by the HMA has been made penal offence u/s 494‚ 495 of IPC sentence may extend to 7 years imprisonment and if fact of first marriage was concealed from the spouse – term of imprisonment may extend to 10 years In

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    Critical Synthesis of Historical Contexts of Leadership Martin Luther King‚ Jr. (1929-1968) • Leader during the civil rights movement • Fundamental in ending racial segregation • Non-violent protests - Influenced by Gandhi • Awarded Nobel Peace Price “I have a dream!” (Glass‚ 2012) Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ cont’d Leadership Actions - Communication - Goal setting - Challenge status quo - Support http://www.americaslibrary.gov http://www.americaslibrary Leadership Concepts -Group Management

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    Double V campaign for Civil Rights and the desegregation of the military. Segregation was eventually ended in schools as well‚ with the case Brown v. Board of Education‚ but African Americans still had to fight to end other types of segregation. From 1955 to 1960‚ the Civil Rights movement changed due to different perspectives and the goals of fighting different forms of segregation. Activists

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    People Who Changed the World Darlene Roberts Western Governors University People Who Changed the World Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest social and political peacemakers that ever lived. His accomplishments were world changing. Mandela was not always able to pursue his democratic dreams nonviolently but that was his desire. Unfortunately‚ the South African Government felt it necessary to punish nonviolent protestors to discourage their cause (Book‚ 2009). As a leader in the African National

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    Does Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’ have any canonical value? The literary canon is the group of texts considered to be of the most value. These are books which are generally taught in schools‚ colleges and universities. Authors that belong to the canon seem to follow certain characteristics; middle or upper class‚ white male authors who are dead. Writers such as Shakespeare‚ Milton and Chaucer are synonymous with the canon and also follow these characteristics. Vladimir Nabokov follows most of these characteristics

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    A religion can be seen as a unified system of beliefs and practices which are relative to sacred things and beliefs (Giddens 1972‚ p.224). It can shape ones thoughts and feelings and gives people a sense of hope and something to believe in. All three main sociologist writers Karl Marx‚ Max Weber and Emile Durkheim offer different perspectives on religion and how important it is to society. Some of the theorists chose to have a positive view whilst others argue the unimportance of religion. This essay

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    power of attorney in favour of Schmidt which conferred upon Schmidt widely expressed powers to contract for the disposal of any of Tan’s mining properties on such consideration and subject to such conditions as Schmidt thought proper. In September 1955‚ an agreement was made between the company and Schmidt. Under Clause 1 of the agreement the company inter alia agreed to pay Schmidt 1 percent of all ore that might be won from any land comprised in

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    formation of the MIA‚ Being directly connected to the Browder versus Gayle lawsuit‚ Working with Martin Luther King‚ Featuring on International news‚ Writing her Autobiography and gaining honors and Awards. In the segregated Montgomery of Dec. 1‚ 1955‚ the first 10 rows of a bus where reserved for white riders. As the bus went along its route‚ more people got on‚ and the white section of the bus filled up. When another white man boarded‚ the driver ordered Parks and three blacks seated next to her

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    This investigation will answer the question: For what reasons did Pakistan support the Mujahedeen during the Afghan-Soviet War‚ between the years 1979-1989? This investigation is important because Pakistan’s role was essential in ensuring the Mujahedeen’s success over the Soviets in the Soviet-Afghan war of 1979. The scope of this investigation is the reasons behind Pakistan’s involvement in the Soviet-Afghan war and their successes in training the Mujahedeen during the years 1979-1989. Firstly

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    Throughout this module‚ we have been working in groups and reflecting on each activity we did based on weekly topics. Groups are important in our lives. Our lives are made up of several groups such as family‚ friends‚ workplaces‚ neighbourhoods‚ clubs and classes of students (Bolstad‚ 2004). Firstly this essay will outline my highlights and challenges whilst working with my class peers in the activity instructed by our tutor. This essay will also discuss how my challenges will assist me in relation

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