Danger of Single Story The video of Chimananda Adiche on the “Danger of Single Story” explains why we should not believe or form general opinions based on single story. According to her there can be many faces of a story and if one looks at more than one face‚ it will naturally help in seeking broader understanding of the fact the story is trying to tell. Everyone knows that in Haryana and Rajasthan are new born girls are killed. I have heard many stories of different practices used in killing
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In recent decades‚ we have seen a remarkable advancement in science and technology. Owing to this‚ many wonder why the primary sources of consumer energy remain non-renewable fuels; petroleum (36%)‚ coal (27%) and gas (23%) [International Energy Agency‚ 2013]. The issue with this is‚ “fossil fuels” which took millions of years to form are running out at an unprecedented rate‚ and there is no consensual view as to what will replace them. There are many reasons why the general population should be
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Today‚ 60% of America’s population is proven to be obese. Have you ever taken into consideration that maybe that is because from where you are sitting right now‚ you could easily find a McDonalds‚ Wendy’s‚ or Taco Bell within ten minutes? Many people do not understand or take the time to realize the extremely dangerous effects of fast food choices and the amount of harm that can be caused to your body. Fast food restaurants should be required to serve healthier foods for these four reasons: people
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The Dangers Of Medicating Children With Behavioral Disorders Developmental and behavioral issues in children are being reported in epidemic numbers and those numbers are growing. One in six children are diagnosed with a developmental or behavioral disorder. Parents are left with difficult decisions to make. Should they seek psychiatric help for their child? Should they allow their children to be placed on medication for the disorder? The disturbing part is that most parents are not prepared
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that characterize heat rays‚ light rays‚ and X rays”. (Burton‚ Luntz‚ Mozumder‚ Silverman‚ Tobias‚ & Mundon). The Pacific Ocean should not be a safe place in some years to come; due to the radiation around the area. The radiation in the ocean causes danger to both human and sea life‚ makes it more difficult for humans to swim in the ocean‚ fish‚ any water activity‚ and etc. For a little more in depth background about this situation. On March 11‚ 2011 Japan was struck with a massive earthquake coming
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The Dangers of Drivers’ Distractions Driving accidents have been at an all-time high in America. “The National Council estimates 38‚300 people were killed and 4.4 million injured on US roads in 2015‚ which saw the largest one-year percentage increased in half a century”. (1) The Majority of vehicle accidents are result of a careless mistake on the road. Although one might say “I have never been pulled over; or even gotten a ticket”‚ however‚ even the most careful and experience driver could be put
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The Trump Administration Represents a Clear and Present Danger to the Freedom of Speech in the United States I. Introduction The Trump administration has come under attack just about all of its actions since he took office about a month ago‚ receiving criticism on everything from ‘Muslim’ ban 2to his cabinet appointments to his war with the ‘mainstream media’. While the latter is well documented‚ the larger idea that the Trump administration is threat to Freedom of Speech is less considered. However
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Danger of a Single Story Introduction Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk on ‘The danger of a single story’ capitalized on one key principle. This was that if there was only one perspective of people and the stereotypes then there will be misconceptions because of this misrepresentation. The problem is not that the stereotypes are untrue‚ but that they are incomplete. According to Adichie‚ a single story only shows a single perspective‚ one that does not give any indication that there are other
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a stranger or a family that hosted them. During this time‚ traveling was very treacherous and the time spent traveling on the road kept the traveler away from their home for an extended period of time. These factors opened the traveler up to many dangers while making their way to their destination‚ such as mugging‚ murder‚ not being able to find nutrition‚ or not having a place to stay. To avoid these hardships‚ almost every Greek abided by the concept of hospitality. In The Iliad‚ hospitality was
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The Dangers of Chewing Gum MUST SHARE Originally‚ chewing gum was made from tree sap but today’s commercial brands are loaded with harmful ingredients and chemicals. The modern day chewing gums are made of four major ingredients including synthetic rubber‚ plastic‚ sugar‚ and coloring (dye). Modern day gums are produced from synthetic polymers such as styrene- butadiene rubbers and polyvinyl acetate. The final product is composed of 60% sugar‚ 20% corn syrup‚ and only 20% actual
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