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    Slumdog Millionaire

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    Slumdog Millionaire The two brothers Jamal and Samil are orphans who lost their mother in an antiMuslim attack on the slum where they lived. As young children they are left to survive on their own. From the movie we see how brothers with a similar background and upbringing choose two totally different paths for their lives. The movie Slumdog Millionaire is an inspiring story that takes place in Mumbai. Jamal Salik is eighteen years old and is one question away from winning the top prize in

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    He tells them to “Go back to Mississippi‚ go back to Alabama‚ go back to South Carolina‚ go back to Georgia‚ go back to Louisiana‚ go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities” He says these places because they are the worst in prejudice the he says the slums and ghetto to show all over the country. He has this sense of urgency it by saying GO. He expands this idea by saying “ Let Freedom Ring” he and he says many places to show everywhere they

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    Gender identities‚ family expectations‚ and socio-economic circumstances relate to one another in the following readings of; “Breadwinners No More: Identities in Flux” by Gamburd and the 2nd reading; “Weakness‚ Worry Illness‚ and Poverty in the Slums of Dhaka” by Rashid In the reading by Gamburd where women tend to migrate out of the country for opportunities outside the rural community they’re family is at. This idea tends to deviate away from the normal gender identities we see when it comes

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    The Industrial Revolution hurt the poor because they were dying from getting the disease Cholera‚ and they had to live in very small foul smelling slums. Although no single individual is responsible for the Industrial Revolution. The Revolution occurred due to the confluence of several factors in England in the mid 18th century. The Industrial Revolution was caused from many events leading up to it but it was not particularly an individuals fault. The Industrial Revolution hurt the poor

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    this boy is too young to die without a trial being discussed. In any case juries should have a discussion based on the trial and not jump to conclusions. The story is based upon a young eighteen-year old Hispanic boy who lives in the slums and is on trial for deliberately stabbing his father. Final closing arguments have been presented‚ a visibly tired judge instructs the jury to decide whether the boy is guilty of murder. The judge has made it clear that if the jury decides he is a

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    Although‚ civic engagement is the ideal ingredient to a preferable democracy it can imply a significant cost to the government as a result of implementing plenty of resources in order to engage the community. Also‚ it is worth to mention that with more citizens participating eventually will lead to disputes between stakeholders with different interests and objectives. In addition‚ citizens could not be civic involved due to numerous factors. For example‚ social exclusion is one of the factors that

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    Essay On Hip Hop Culture

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    Over the past four decades‚ Hip Hop has evolved as a culture and art influencing the youths’ culture all over the world. Many youths in different parts of the world claim that Hip Hop reflects their economic‚ social‚ cultural‚ and political aspects of their lives because it communicates to them in a manner they understand. Therefore‚ it has cogent messages for many youths worldwide. “Hip Hop cannot be dismissed as a youth obsession or movement that will fade with time. Instead it should be considered

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    believe that kid‚ knowing what he is. Listen‚ I’ve lived among ‘em all my life. You can’t believe a word they say. I mean‚ they’re born liars.” When he says this he means/believes that people are born in slums are born to live lives of crime and disseat‚ even thou juror 5 was born and lived in a slum all his life

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    Urban Renewal

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    understand and agree with the overall mission of it but at the same time think about who suffers on the other end of this reconstruction. First off‚ what is urban renewal? In simple terms‚ this is a process of tearing up and clearing out inner city slums and places as such to rebuild and make the city look nice for the richer folks; the good old out with the poor and in with the rich. In definition terms this is the process where an urban neighborhood or area is improved and rehabilitated. The renewal

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    Urban Planning

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    to all people so there have been many unemployment and the fact becomes more and more disadvantageous for people. Secondly‚ because of expensive living standards‚ many people who cannot get educate and cannot have enough financial support live in slums. Because of

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