A. Identify and briefly explain three functions of religion (9 marks) Marxism believes it acts as the ‘opium for the exploited working class people’. Religion would cushion the pain of oppression and exploitation in unequal societies such as in a capitalist society. It legitimized and maintained the power of the ruling class – helps to maintain the status quo by preventing the less powerful from changing things. Feminists see religion as a conservative force because it acts as an ideology that legitimates
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Secondly‚ as an Eagle Scout‚ I am used to being one of a select few. I love the challenge of getting into programs that are considered exclusive. I have been invited to join several societies that are considered selective. I am no stranger to competition or even judgment. I would can’t pretend that I am not nervous of my chances‚ but isn’t that feeling the whole reason we do things? I live for the excitement of having the odds against me. So I think that not being selected wouldn’t be the worst thing in
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Identify and briefly explain three reasons why the New Christian Right might have failed to achieve its aims (9marks) The New Christian Right is a politically and morally conservative‚ protestant fundamentalist movement. The aims are extremely ambitious as they wish to make abortion‚ homosexuality and divorce illegal. They want to turn back to a time before liberalisation of American culture and society began. The New Christian Right may have failed to achieve its aims because the group lacked wide
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Explain how and why groups of customers are targeted for selected products. [pic] The Nivea Company manufactures products with fall into the skin and personal care section with items such as lotions‚ deodorants‚ creams‚ soaps and shaving material. This company was founded in 2007 and is based in Mumbai. Nivea is currently owned by a German company named Beiersdorf which was founded in 1882 by pharmacist Carl Paul Beiersdorf. In 1900 the new owner developed a water-in-oil emulsion which
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COURSE : EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP) MODULE : MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (MOB) DATE : 17 AUGUST 2013 Define the term management and explain the roles that they play in organisations. Support your answer with examples? DEFINATION : Management generally is applied to the process of utilising the human‚ physical and financial resources of an organisation to ensure that its objectives and day to day operations are achieved as efficiently and effectively
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contrast whereas Lucie-Smith uses irony. Both techniques are striking and subtly interwoven throughout the poems‚ in order to describe the devastating theme of death from a child’s perspective. The techniques selected introduce this emotionally draining theme from a perspective not often considered‚ therefore forcing the reader to empathise with the persona‚ and begin to question their views on specific issues. In ‘Mid-Term Break’‚ contrast was used to represent how the persona’s life has changed
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business success and shareholder value cannot be achieved solely through maximizing short term profits‚ but through market oriented yet socially responsible activities of the business. Therefore‚ the social responsibility and non price competition tools practices has become an important part of today’s business agenda‚ which indicate the commitment of the business to behave ethically and contribution towards improving the quality of work and social life of the workforce and their families as well
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involved in the voting process. As young adults‚ we as juniors and seniors almost of age to vote really should in my opinion should be paying attention to the election more than they ever have. The reason for that is due to the fact that the U.S has one of the lowest voter turnout of any country in the world while the U.S in 2012 56% of voters turned out while some countries will get up to 95% voter turnout. The fact is people have been paying less and less attention to the voting process. Which in my opinion
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Humour is a commonly used technique in English literature; it is put into practice by speeches and various pieces of writing‚ from poetry to prose. Humour is used to convey an idea or underlying message or to simply amuse the reader. Mad as Hell is a multi-award winning Australian comedy news television program hosted by Shaun Micallef which has gained traction over the last few years. Mad as Hell is well known for being able to incorporate various humour techniques such as understatement‚ allusion
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2.2 Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others Learning takes place in a social environment it is important that we create a positive atmosphere where the learners feel at ease in a safe and comfortable surroundings where they can express their own opinions. Every learner has its own culture‚ background‚ experiences and needs. It is important that we lead from the front and establish good ground rules to prevent animosity‚ unrespectful and any kind of discrimination
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