historical truth lurks within the Purim story. But looking at more recent history‚ it’s clear that Esther and Vashti do have a real history as feminist symbols. Both‚ in their own ways‚ refuse to go along with their husbands wishes. As early as the 19th century‚ her resistance to her husband’s wish to use her as a sex object made her icon for early feminists. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote in 1878 that Vashti’s decision was a “first stand for women’s rights” and that “we shall stand amazed that there
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Justinian I‚ listened to her advice regarding political decisions in the empire. She essentially co-ruled with Justinian‚ aiding in the rights for women by outlining their rights and expanding upon them. In this way‚ she was somewhat like an early feminist. During her service to her country as empress‚ Theodora protected the rights of the serfs and poor. She attended to the rights of prostitutes in particular by closing brothels‚ creating safe spaces for women‚ and passing laws to prohibit forced prostitution
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The Adventures of Huck Finn-The Controversial Ending The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has stirred up much controversy over such topics as racism‚ prejudice and gender indifference‚ but the brunt of the criticism has surrounded itself around the ending‚ most notably with the re-entry of Tom Sawyer. Some people viewed the ending as a bitter disappointment‚ as shared by people such as Leo Marx. The ending can also be viewed with success‚ as argued by such people as Lionel Trilling
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Controversial Womanhood in Japanese Art The Japanese woman has been characterized in a diverse set of ways by many scholars of Asian Studies. Through an analysis of Japan’s artistic creations expressed in the visual and literary arts‚ a basis for characterizing Japanese women emerges. Several interpreters of the nature of Japanese women during the Heian period (794-1185) have come to different conclusions about how the identity of Japanese women should be defined. The conclusions made are based
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single-mined and insanely rich. Donald J. Trump‚ 45th President of the United States is listed among the 500 most affluent people in the world. He seems obsessed with media attention‚ and certainly makes news in America quite interesting and controversial. There is hardly ever a dull moment! From his days as a real estate developer‚ television personality and businessman‚ Donald J. Trump is no stranger to rash statements‚ and seems to relish a good public fight. Trump asserts an over-confident
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Woodrow Wilson‚ president of the United States during World War One‚ is known as one of the most controversial presidents in American history. While some might claim that he is among the greatest presidents this country has ever had‚ others will argue that he is among the worst. How can one man‚ in his eight years as president‚ create so much controversy? A "war to end all wars" and all that comes along with it can do that to a man. As a result of the political and social changes that were occurring
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CONTENTS: 1. Future of rural insurance in India. 2. Dividend policy and its effect on value of the firm. 3. Indian Banking System “Current trends and future roadmaps”. 4. Challenges in growing financial markets. 5. Mutual funds. 6. Future of retail banking. 7. Challenges and solutions for Indian public sector banks from financial crisis. 8. Microfinance. 9. Wealth management. 10. Financial risk in IT industry. 11. FDI in Indian defence sector. 12. Global
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Janette Spinks Susan Johnson Nutrition Report 9 May 2002 Vegetarianism and Cancer Being a vegetarian is becoming more and more popular in today’s society with the need to be politically correct. As doctors look further in to this lifestyle they are finding more and more benefits to a person being a vegetarian. In an article entitled "Vegetarian Diets During Cancer Treatment" written by Donna Paglia‚ M.S.‚ R.D. discuss the benefits to being a vegetarian as far as cancer goes. Within
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1. Advantages and Disadvantages of TV. TV has good and bad sides. First of all it keeps people informed‚ we can learn a lot of information watching TV. We can choose programs that appeal to us more‚ because TV provides programs for all interests. Sometimes we can relax‚ entertain ourselves when we are tired. Advertisement on TV gives us information about different products and it makes easier to choose things to buy. When we watch TV we learn about the world‚ famous people and global or recent news
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1. The professor explains how the Electoral College works and how it is important for deciding the outcome of a presidential election. See Exercises L9-L12. 2. According to the professor‚ an elector is a member of a political party who is pledged to that party’s candidate for office. See Exercises L13-L17. 3. The professor wants the students to realize that although the number of electors is equal to the number of senators and representatives‚ the actual people filling these roles are different
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