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    government had no right to interfere with private companies (Smith‚ 2009‚ p. 39). Furthermore‚ much debate occurred over the reforms on child labour‚ taking up to thirty-three years for reforms to include other industries such as‚ printing‚ dyeing‚ matchmaking and pottery (Bartley‚ 1987‚ p.45). It is evident that even though reforms were intended to support child labour‚ they were not practical and took long times to

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    drinks his juice and does not forget his briefcase. "The real evils indeed of Emma’s situation were the power of rather having too much her own way‚ and a disposition to think a little too well of herself; […]." This arrogance can be seen by her matchmaking attempts. It was Emma who set up the marriage between her governess Ms. Taylor and Mr. Weston. The corresponding characters in the movie Clueless are two teachers of Cher – Mr. Hall and Ms. Geist. The sequence of events‚ however‚ does not correspond

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    relaxation. In its beginning‚ Gone With The Wind is primarily about the good life for Scarlett and her fellow belles. As Scarlett sits on her porch‚ she is the center of attention for the Carlton twins. Life is about barbeques‚ dancing‚ flirting and matchmaking. Chivalry is the order of the day and women expected their men to behave chivalrous. The biggest problem they seem to have is deciding what dress to wear‚ how to eat properly in front of men and figuring out the best method to catch a husband

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    The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Considered to be Fitzgerald’s magnum opus‚ The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence‚ idealism‚ resistance to change‚ social upheaval

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    Running head: REMOVING THE STIGMA OF ONLINE DATING Removing the Stigma of Online Dating Information Technology in Society CSOC 880-1 Online dating as a form of social networking has become a commonplace and acceptable method of meeting potential partners. Until recently‚ individuals who met dates online were viewed by society as desperate‚ social misfits. Traditional dating methods include meeting people through friends‚ face-to-face encounters‚ at bars or work. More recently‚ sites such

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    ­ You confined to the society of the illiterate and vulgar all your life!” (47)  ○ Emma is jealous of Jane Fairfax’s civility because it is atypical of a lower class woman.  ■ Deluded  ○ Emma  is  deluded  in  her  assumptions  as  she  applies  her  intelligence  to  matchmaking. Emma is convinced that  Elton  is   perfect  for  Harriet‚  when  he  is  obviously  admiring  Emma.  Her  delusions  further

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    is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs the pregnancy may be terminated‚ subject to consent. Most other Ashkenazi Jewish communities also run screening programmes due to the higher incidence of the disease. In some Jewish communities‚ the ancient custom of matchmaking (shidduch) is still practised‚ and in order to attempt to prevent the tragedy of infant death which always results from being homozygous for Tay-Sachs‚ associations such as the strongly observant Dor Yeshorim (which was founded by a rabbi who lost

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    The Magic Barrel Summary Summary (Comprehensive Guide to Short Stories‚ Critical Edition) “The Magic Barrel” begins with the introduction of Leo Finkle‚ who is twenty-seven and in search of a suitable wife‚ to Pinye Salzman‚ who has advertised his services as a matchmaker in a local Jewish newspaper. Leo has spent six years in study‚ with no time for developing a social life. Inexperienced with women‚ he finds the traditional route of obtaining a bride appealing‚ an honorable arrangement from which

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    Your Typical Christian Wedding includes… Venue • Usually inside a church • Hall may be used Dress • A traditional white gown/ ball dress is worn by the bride. She usually has a vial and carries a bouquet of flowers in her hand. • The groom would wear a black and white tuxedo with either a bow or a tie. Rituals The Procession • Seating of the Parents Having the support and involvement of parents and grandparents in the ceremony brings a special blessing to the couple and also expresses

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    Page 1 of 6 The meaning of ‘outsider’ is the person in part of the society. They obey and converge in the social value which set up by the government. In both Fahrenheit 451 and A thousand years of good prayers‚ we see that there is several of characters absorb the knowledge and social value. These characters are under controlled and they find it is a right way in obeying the structure of the society. ‘Outsider’ in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury represents to the main character Montag and other

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