You are what you say The essay‚ " you are what you say " is written by Robin Lakoff‚ a Professor of Linguistics at University of California. She has explicated her view on how English language has functioned to revile and debase women‚ why women are thought to be juvenile‚ dependent and frivolous species. Certain views which makes fair sex less thriving than men. The subject is of great interest as it illustrates that women only say what they mean‚ but what they say is inferred by men in a pejorative
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brilliant works in filmmaking‚ “On the Waterfront”. The viewers are moderately convinced‚ by looking at the mere world of brute force and injustice‚ that someone has to play the heroic role in order to return justice and hope to the working class on this dock. Edie Doyle seems to stand out among the rest as a candidate with her superior quality possessed from her strong Christian values. Likewise‚ someone like Terry Malloy who being seen as “a bum” by everyone‚ also manages to lead the longshoremen
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TYPES OF GROUPS Categories‚ Aggregates‚ and Groups Social Category - people who share a social characteristic‚ such as a taxpayer‚ a woman‚ or a college student. Social Aggregate - people who happen to be at the same place at the same time‚ such as students waiting in line for concert tickets. ● A group is sometimes confused with a social category and a social aggregate. Although neither categories nor aggregates are groups‚ some of their members may form groups by interacting regularly
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I personally disagree that young teens should be sentenced life in prison without parole‚ because their teenage brains haven’t reach the maturity level like adults. They will not have the help they need to become a changed man behind bars. No whatsoever education will be provided for them once their incarcerated. Majority of the Juveniles become violent‚because of the environment they live in. That why experts Disagree on these statement as well. Over the past
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the world. Juries tend to pay extra attention to eyewitness testimony and generally see it as very trustworthy and convincing. However‚ a great deal of research in cognitive psychology tells us that‚ in general‚ people’s memories are fairly fallible. This section examines some of the psychological factors that can affect the accuracy of EWT. It is split into two main sections: • • Reconstructive Errors & Leading Questions Weapon Focus and Violence Distraction Reconstructive Errors Many people believe
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“The Impact of a Tropical Storm depends on location” How far do you agree? Tropical storms formed 5-30 degrees north of the equator‚ so if there is a largely populated area or economic centre around this latitude‚ in an area vulnerable to hurricanes‚ the impact will be increased in comparison to the tropical storm running its course over unpopulated islands or the ocean. This can be seen when looking at Hurricane Sandy‚ a tropical storm of 2012 and its impact on Cuba. Cuba was located in the Hurricane’s
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Topic: English is the natural choice for a world language. To what extend do you agree with this statement? In recent years‚ it is widely acknowledge that English has become the universal language occupying prominent position in the world. However‚ a debate has arisen over whether English is the natural choice for global language and continues to remain its permanent position. Although it might claim that there are some other languages have potential to replace English as a world language‚ English
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more than how much money you make. Some of those measures of success include fame‚ respect‚ and knowledge. Most people assume that famous people are rich people‚ but that isn’t always true. For example‚ some day I would like to be a famous researcher. Few scientists are rich by today’s standards. Still‚ I will feel myself to be successful if lam well-known. Additionally‚ there are many famous humanitarians who are not rich. Mother Theresa was one. Certainly‚ no one would say she was not successful
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insist that the best way to get around in a foreign country should be to go in a group led by a tour guide. There are others who support the opinion that it is best to go on your own. I support the latter opinion because travelers have little control of their time with a tour guide and there is little privacy traveling in a group. One of the reasons why I do not like to go in a group with a guide is because there is little flexibility as to time. If you are part of a tour group‚ you are subject to their
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of much grief for Odysseus. How far do you agree with this statement? Odysseus‚ the strong‚ courageous‚ dedicated hero‚ travelled for miles on end to return to his home land of Ithica and to bring with him the twelve fleet ships carrying his loyal companions. However throughout this epic poem Odysseus’ companions have been the bearers of much grief for Odysseus‚ in many ways from questioning his leadership to simply dying in battle. And slowly during this epic poem each of his twelve fleet ships
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