This presentation will explore Violence‚ Trauma‚ and Knowledge as interlocking concepts in Octavia Butler’s Kindred. While it may be obvious that violence and trauma are integral parts of both the slave narrative and neo-slave narrative traditions‚ the part these concepts play in the slaves’‚ or their decedents‚ acquisition of knowledge may be more subversive. In Kindred‚ the protagonist‚ Dana‚ is somehow teleported to save her white male ancestor in slave era Maryland. During these times‚ she has
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Sample Synopsis Format for Project Report Synopsis is basically a blue print‚ an outline or an abstract of what exactly student desire to go through in their Project Report. The Title of Synopsis needs to be self explanatory and difficult or perhaps extended titles shall be averted. Synopsis must be prepared strictly in accordance with the guidelines clearly defining Research Methodology. A Synopsis may be of 5-10 pages and shall be simple‚ straightforward depicting your research study and tools
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In Bodies that Matter‚ Butler uses drag as an example of potential subversion to traditional gender performativity‚ stating: “Drag is subversive to the extent that it reflects on the imitative structure by which hegemonic gender is itself produced and disputes heterosexuality’s claim on naturalness and originality.” According to Butler‚ drag is one of many ways to resist the power structures that regulate gender identities‚ mainly through the ridiculing of normative cultural and social expressions
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Euthanasia Euthanasia Introduction Euthanasia is a complex and complicated issue. There are many arguments for and against‚ and the debate is highly relevant as we often have to deal with it. Is it okay to take another person’s life‚ although the person requested to be killed? Who is responsible‚ the doctor or the patient? What is the difference between euthanasia and murder? These are just a few questions you might have to deal with. In most cases of euthanasia‚ the person
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The Pigman Summary Breeanna Metallo The pigman story starts with two high-school sophomores John and Lorraine who have similar personalities. In the first place‚ they met on a school bus talking about how much they have boredom with school. Both the teenagers have smoking issues not to mention‚ drinking issues too. Although this may be true‚ they both have soft hearts and care about things. The two teens and their friends started prank calling random people‚ which for this reason they wanted
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Organizational culture is a pattern of knowledges‚ deep-rooted values‚ beliefs‚ and traditions that include social forms together they express the self image of a company. It is important to focus on building and sustaining an organizational culture‚ but today in the global communications environment‚ rapid change‚ and instant access to information‚ sometimes a change in culture of equity is required for better efficiency. Richard‚ Jergen and Borge (2004)‚ along with Emre Demirci (2013) and many
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Cinderella is faithful re-telling of the classic fairytale. Living with a cruel stepmother and two stepsisters‚ Cinderella longs for a better life. Cinderella is living happily with her mother and father until her mother dies. Cinderella’s father remarries a cold‚ cruel woman who has two daughters‚ Drizella and Anastasia. When the father dies‚ Cinderella’s wicked stepmother turns her into a virtual servant in her own house. Meanwhile‚ across town in the castle‚ the King determines that his son the
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Regelski: Philosophy by common sense: -“Faith” is in absence of evidence… not necessarily blind but involves a “leap.” Eg. “my philosophy is ppl. Are good or bad.” -“Opinion”- can seem to be true and valid‚ but still lacks concreteness. *comes from Old English word for stubborn. Often used in disputes.. Eg. “my philosophy is women belong in the home.” Lololol make me a sandwich. -“Belief”-involves concepts and ideals. Can be open to evolution and change. “Conviction” is very
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Case Study The VoIP Adoption at Butler University What were the primary reasons for changing the current system at Butler? The primary reason that Butler University decided to change their current system was due to the fact that their original provider was not fulfilling the university’s needs. Butler had originally used Centrex as their service provider. Centrex‚ being an older system‚ could not provide Butler University with the modern‚ more up to date features that they needed. The Centrex
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Brenton Butler Murder Case In May 2000‚ two tourists from Georgia were outside the Ramada Inn. The wife was shot in the head in front of her husband and the killer fled. During this painstaking investigation‚ police picked up a 15-year-old student (Brenton Butler)‚ who was on his way to submit a job application to a local Blockbuster Video. Butler was brought to the victim’s husband‚ who identified him as the killer. Police brought Butler in for questioning‚ and he confessed to the murder‚ both
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