current affairs issue in the United States that is important to me is equal representation of races and gender within the sector of the media. Despite the United States being a nation that is becoming increasingly diverse‚ what is shown on screen and behind the scenes does not reflect our nation’s changing demographic. This is an important issue to me as a woman of color whose goal is to become a documentary filmmaker. Equal representation in the media is necessary because the media helps to form
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The United States has a major problem beyond the political differences‚ trillion dollar debts‚ and the country tearing itself apart. That problem is inequality. The same inequality which existed in the 1900s exist today. Women are not getting paid equal‚ even though men and women both do the amount of work. This is alarming since if in over a hundred years the United States has not solved a simple human rights issue‚ then what will happen when a major humanitarian issue arises. The other disquieting
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In the article‚“ What We Really Miss About 1950’s‚” Stephanie Coontz states that “In a poll by the Knight-Ridder news agency‚ more Americans chose the 1950’s than any single decade as the best time for children to grow up.” However‚ Coontz has her own view of the 1950s. Using strong and logical facts‚ she informs the audience of her own opinions about this decade. Although the nostalgia of the 1950s is vastly strong in some people‚ some fail to notice the negativity and reality of it. Coontz does
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of the gender wage gap. There are many obstacles for women in the workforce‚ but a major problem women continue to face is the chance to receive equal pay to men in equal jobs. With lower salaries‚ many women have trouble supporting their family and are only able to afford the necessities. Actions improving women’s opportunities to earn equal pay for equal work are not effective in the United States‚ but could be improved with support and legislative changes implemented by the president and his staff
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to be treated equally and without prejudice. It exists when every person shares a common humanity and has equal rights and resources‚ but that is not the case within the United States in 2016. There are still many people facing discrimination based off their race‚ gender‚ religion‚ appearance‚ etc.‚ and many of these cases take place in the workplace. Women who work at the same place with the same positions as men are not receiving equal pay compared to the male workers. According to the American
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A simple internet search for the meaning of EO or Equal Opportunity as it pertains to the army will show a great definition. Such as "The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates‚ directs‚ and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit‚ fitness‚ and capability in support of readiness. Equal Opportunity philosophy based on fairness‚ justice‚ and equity." (Army Regulation 600-20‚ Date 6 November 2014 Army Command
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The equal protection clause limits American governments by ensuring that they do not discriminate against people based on their race‚ national origin‚ gender or other status. In the case of Plyler v. Doe‚ the Supreme Court struck down a law prohibiting state funding for children of illegal immigrants. The court stated‚ “The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution is not confined to the protection of citizens.” Governments cannot discriminate‚ even if the people in question are not citizens.
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Movie Review: Every Child is Special The story is about an 8-year-old boy named Ishaan who cannot cope with the academic demands in school. When his teacher asked him to read the paragraph in the book all the letters are dancing for him. Infuriated‚ the teacher threw him out of the class and the students who passed by the hall mocked him for being punished. Moreover‚ Ishaan reversed letters when he wrote and demonstrated a poor understanding of mathematical concepts. He was at the risk of repeating
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pay for doing equal work for decades‚ this has become a bigger issue because men have noticeably been receiving greater pay than women. When employers refer to the pay they’re giving their employees the only information that should be being talked about should be their background knowledge‚ not their race‚
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What are the different ways in which we evaluate people? Some of the ways in which we evaluate people are impression formations‚ attributions‚ and our attitudes. Impression formations are often formed through our first impressions. These include their clothes‚ gestures‚ manner and tone of speaking‚ appearance‚ gender‚ and often many other things (Morris & Maisto‚ 2005). Physical appearance often gives a hint of what and who the person is. The way a person talks and relate to others is another strong
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