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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2. Describe how these three branches are supposed to interact. The three forms of government‚ the Legislative‚ the Executive‚ and the Judicial branches interact with each other through the system called‚ check and balance. Check and balance allow the feral branches to check on one another to ensure that each branch has equal power over their citizens’ rights. This eliminates a branch from consuming too much power and becoming more dominant than the other branches. Each Branch is given their own specific
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Chapter IV: Peace Education: A Transformative Response To Major Societal Stages “Attributes of a Peace Educator” “The medium is the message.” This phrase - from the book: Understanding the Media by Marshall McLuhan - as used in a school setting‚ says that teachers has the ability to affect the lives of children. Students look at the teacher as a representation of what they should be in the future. The attributes‚ values‚ and actions of their teacher are the ones who can help them learn better
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an airline pilot‚ passengers sometimes visited the cockpit of my aircraft. They asked about the many switches‚ instruments‚ systems‚ and procedures and how all this technical equipment would help such a huge and beautiful airplane fly. I would explain that it takes a great aerodynamic design‚ many auxiliary systems and programs‚ and powerful engines to make such a flying machine equal to the task of bringing comfort and safety to those joining the flight. To simplify my explanation by focusing
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Identify and describe three structural influences on identity The term identity refers to who we are; what we have chosen to be and that from which we are different. “Identity is marked by similarity… and by difference” (Woodward‚ 2000). Our choices throughout our life shape our identity‚ we will have multiple identities and these in turn may change over time. In that sense‚ our identity reflects our history. We are free to choose some aspects of our identity‚ however‚ these choices or
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Attributes and Skills of a Systems Analyst Ruth Yother Padula Northern Arizona University Essentials of Management Information Systems BBA 340 Professor Brooke Kradell Estabrook-Fishinghawk April 19‚ 2012 Attributes and Skills of a Systems Analyst The role of a systems analyst is vital to the success of any organization. In this role‚ the systems analyst is responsible for being the “liaison” between the technology department and all other departments within the company (Laudon & Laudon
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two essays you read. Remember to explain your answers with specific examples from the essays. What are the four types of essay organization discussed in the course readings? What characteristics make these essays expository? Topic‚ time order‚ space order‚ information process are the four types of essays discussed in the readings. The characteristics that make these essays expository are as follow. Topic discuss what your essay will be about which is why it’s name so. Bringing out the thesis in
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As a student studying physical therapy‚ it is important to practice professionalism‚ while understanding that you are not a professional yet. There are many attributes that one should have in order to be considered professional. The key attributes of professionalism that I aspire to practice as both a graduate student and professional are exhibiting emotional intelligence‚ obtaining and maintaining competency in the field‚ demonstrating accountability‚ engaging in active listening‚ and presenting
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WALKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to start walking in order to improve their health. Central Idea: Regular walking can improve both your mental and physical health. Introduction Let’s be honest‚ we lead an easy life: automatic dishwashers‚ riding lawnmowers‚ T.V. remote controls‚ automatic garage door openers‚ power screwdrivers‚ bread machines‚ electric pencil sharpeners. We live in a time-saving‚ energy-saving‚ convenient society. It’s a wonderful life
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just liked the name.” I went on to research the difference between the names of Alexander and Alex‚ even though they are much the same‚ the names have different meanings. Alexander‚ to me‚ does not fit me as well as Alex for multiple reasons. As simple as the name Alex is‚ Alex also has a simple definition. According to babynames.com‚ Alex simply means “defender”. This could not fit me better. I have played soccer since I was three. I have also played defence‚ since I was three. When I was
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