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    The Zany‚ an important minor aesthetic category allows us to better understand the history of work and the influence it has on designers. Both Charles Chaplin’s film Modern Times (1936) and The Tv series I Love Lucy (1951-57) explore the behaviours of the Zany within work culture. The minor aesthetic category is much less common and ‘major’ aesthetic categories such as sublime or beautiful; they commonly draw judgement or affective response. The Zany have helped us understand previous work cultures

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    THE CRIES AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE "Racism is a bad thing‚ you find it everywhere in the schools‚ the clubs and also in the streets." – Rasmus & Casper The belief that one race by nature stands superior to another defines racism. Racism can be traced back to the beginning of civilization and has always existed as a horrible issue in our society. Many attempts and reforms have occurred in hopes of eliminating racism and much progress has been achieved. Yet‚ even after the emancipation

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    african american arrsted for? 2: did he get a chance to explain himself? 3: how did the officers treat him when being arested? 4: What country was this located at? question for class 1: was he areeted for the right reason? Carol Rose [pic] Racial profiling is alive and well [pic](APPhoto/Demotix Images‚ B. Carter) In this photo taken by a neighbor‚ Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. is arrested at his home in Cambridge. By Carol Rose THE ARREST of Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates

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    and detained for about 30 minutes. Eventually‚ the officer tells you to go about your way‚ without offering an apology or valid reason for pulling you over. As you sit by the roadside‚ in shock and utter disbelief about what just occurred‚ you feel totally violated and wonder if you are all alone with your feelings. Unfortunately‚ you are not because everyday countless others will experience some form of racial profiling‚ and many Americans do not have to imagine being in this type of situation

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    Huttner- Eng 101 Research Paper 03/27/2012 Racial Profiling Racial Profiling exists in today’s society. It has become a serious issue within communities. Racial Profiling can be defined as the practice of subjecting citizens to increased surveillance or scrutiny based on racial or ethnic factors rather than “reasonable suspicion”. Over the years‚ police and other law enforcement officials have come under fire for using this practice. The issue of racial profiling is determining whether it helps

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    attention across the country. The controversy regarding "racial profiling" has centered on police departments’ practices related to traffic stops—examining whether police have targeted drivers based on their race or ethnicity. Significant anecdotal evidence has suggested that some departments may be treating drivers of some races or ethnicities differently than white drivers. Parties using multiple definitions have complicated the debate over racial profiling. Variation among these definitions means that

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    person rethink the way they were driving and convince themselves they made a mistake or would they think it is because they appear to be Hispanic? Racial profiling is the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual’s race‚ ethnicity‚ religion‚ or national origin. Racial profiling does not work and is unconstitutional. Criminal profiling works if it is based off of behavioral factors‚ not race. Racial profiling is not

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    Overview for the final paper on racial formation in the United State After reading many articles in different themes in this class‚ I have to say that Racial Formation in the United States captured my attention. Coming from Congo‚ I had another way of perception about class and race. Surly the different background that I had on how to categorize people in a particular class based on their skin color changed slightly when I moved in the US. However‚ one thing that did not or I may say never occurred

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    10 Early Sociologist : 1. Auguste Comte August Comte is known as the founder of positivism and is credited with coininging the term sociology. Comte helped shape and expand the field of sociology and placed a great deal of emphasis in his work on systematic observation and social order.  2. Karl Marx Karl Marx is one of the most famous figures in the founding of sociology. He is known for his theory of historical materialism‚ which focuses on the way social order‚ like class structure and hierarchy

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    with him‚ to get grocery shopping done‚ or occasionally have tea at the neighbors. You begin to crave a different kind of lifestyle‚ one where you are not bound to live as your genuine self‚ without fear of not maintaining your home. You notice the divide between you and your husband as a result of your biological sexes‚ but society exploits your diversity so that a corrupt function will ensue. At a time like this‚ you cannot help but wonder what you are going to do‚ since the “American Dream” doesn’t

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