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    Modernism In The 1920s

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    Modernism in the 1920s consisted of the middle class perception and how their life was changing not to mention the offers that were within their reach. New products or ideas to the normal way of life was also a part of modernism. Many new technologies awed and changed so many lives. Plus new looks regarding fashion and new appearences for both sexes. In the 1920s life was changing some for the best but also for the worst. For example credit in many ways was and still is a positive while at the

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    Capital Punishment

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    Mackenzie Klein William Feltt English 1001G-032 20 November 2011 The Real Murder: Capital Punishment In life there are always rules and right ways to accomplish tasks; some take the high road and others tend to take the low road. For the people that choose the low road‚ there is capital punishment. This consists of several forms of execution and is only used in high crime cases. Capital punishment has been used for centuries and ever since the existence of human beings there has always been

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    1950s America Speech

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    1950s America Speech The 1950s were a remarkable time in the history of the United States of America. Many of the events that occurred during this time inspired and molded the future of an entire generation. The economy was booming‚ bringing millions of Americans into the middle class. Government‚ Business‚ and Unions worked together to keep the economy going‚ but I believed the biggest force in the economy in the 1950s decade is the consumers. “Consumer Culture” is a culture where consuming

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    Punishment vs. Rehabilitation Brenda A. Dove AJS/502 Version I September 10‚ 2012 John V. Baiamonte‚ Jr. Ph.D. Punishment vs. Rehabilitation Punishment versus Rehabilitation‚ there has been many debates on the effectiveness of punishment compared to the effectiveness of rehabilitation of convicted offenders in prison and under community supervision. If an individual commits a crime serious enough to warrant incarceration‚ then the individual is sent to prison as a form of punishment. While incarcerated

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    1950 comparative essay

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    The 1950’s The Fifties in America was a decade of change and movement. For some‚ the 1950’s was centered around wars and conflicts‚ recovering from World War II and entering the Cold War. For others‚ that decade was full of adventure‚ trying out new things and doing stuff mother would not be so proud of. Richard Crandell and Roberta Beerhorst are two proud Americans whom were both growing in their late teens and 20’s during the 1950’s. Richard‚ mostly known as “Dick”‚ who now resides in Kentwood

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    Capital punishment

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    1 Against the Death Penalty By Ivonne Perez October 10‚ 2014 Sociology 1 Capital Punishment is an issue that is constantly debated. I do not support Capital Punishment for many reasons. The death penalty is not a necessity‚ if it’s so wrong for people to kill one another‚ why should the government be able to have somebody on the death penalty. For the worst crimes‚ life without parole is better‚ for many reasons. I’m against the death penalty not because of sympathy for criminals but

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    do not know there is actually a significant difference between the two. It is not just case of semantics. If a person is in a prison or a jail it has to do with the crime that person committed and the period in the process. Along with that‚ the treatment the inmates receive also fluctuates between the two. People always do not know the difference between the two terms‚ jail or prison‚ because they do not what either one means. The big difference if a criminal will stay in a jail or prison facility;

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    Consumerism In The 1950's

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    The 1950s was an exciting time for many‚ the war was over and the economy began to flourish once more. Men were back home and ready to work and women were back to doing their womanly duties again (cooking and cleaning) this reflected the social position of the women following the war. The 1950s was all about family and being home and the clothing changed because of it. Women were back at home no longer needing to work and wearing clothing that would prevent them from doing anything but womanly tasks

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    Philosophies of Punishment

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    Whilst retributivist views punishment as ethnical principles‚ which are morally justified because it is deserved and it is inherently right that the guilty suffer for their wrongdoings‚ others such as utilitarian’s‚ view punishment as beneficial consequences in that it reduces occurrences for further crimes. Punishment may reduce the rate of bad acts through fear‚ by discouraging those contemplating criminals acts‚ or through moral education; the salutary effect of punishment on the moral personality

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    Ethical Treatment of Prisoners People in society today have rules‚ regulations‚ and guidelines to follow in order to maintain freedom‚ safety‚ structure‚ and self-discipline. If any of these rules are broken‚ there are consequences to follow. It depends on the severity of the crime on what type of punishment or consequence is given to an individual. If the crime is severe enough the individual may be deprived of their rights‚ freedom of movement‚ and sent to prison

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