Constructing Sex

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The social construction of gender is evident in today's world: girls are given pink clothes, Barbies, and they are encouraged to express their emotions. Young boys on the other hand are told to play sports, and they are reprimanded when they cry or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The article The Medical Construction of Gender. The theory of John Money and deciding the sex of an infant. Its supports a traditional view of sex and gender and the mainstream opinion. Conclusion....»

Deconstructing Society's Rules

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Before children are even born, their gender is already being regulated. With the advent of technology, such as the sonogram, parents can learn the sex of their child before its birth. When it is time for the baby shower, if parents choose not to...»

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A New Set of Tools

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In Audre Lorde's article, "The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House", the title of the article frames her main argument. The motivation for this article was Lorde's experience at a humanities conference, at which she was one of two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examples of how the mainstream feminist movement is conforming to the standards of a racist patriarchy. Forty years after the decline of second wave feminism. The link between the ignorance of white feminists regarding minority women...»

Contemporary "Othering"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A few weeks ago, I joined a protest on the quad against the "Conservative Coming Out Day", which was organized by the Orange and Blue Observer and a conservative student group on campus. The conservative group held a "coming out day" because the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The view of women as the 'second sex'. The theme of pollution. Homophobia and discrimination against homosexuals . The second rally: Buchignani's speech about the breakdown of Black and Latino families. Mentioning only the...»

Female infanticide and female feticide

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Female infanticide and female feticide represent serious social problems in India. However, these issues also create much debate over a woman's right to choose whether or not to have a child. While women in India do have the right to terminate a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The past of female infanticide. Making women mothers and murderers. Reasons that lead to female infanticide. Validation for giving birth to sons. The controversy surrounding female feticide . Debate about banning SDT's. Feminist making...»

Homer's epic poem, The Iliad

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, creates two very distinct heroic figures: Achilles and Hektor. These men come from different backgrounds and have different reasons for fighting in the Trojan War; Achilles fights for honor, whereas Hektor fights to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The difference between Achilles and Hektor. The diversity of the reasons for the actions they take . The heroes fated to die. Conclusion....»

Transitional "Electoralism"

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Summaries   |   05/07/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In October 1998, Yeltsin defeated his opponents by military force and thus communicated a clear message about both his power and his resolve to achieve his objectives. After this, he presented a new institutional design for organizing politics in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The promise made by Yeltsin's new super presidential system. Tracing the evolution of electoralism as a feature of the Russian political system . The 1993 Elections. Adding legitimacy to Yeltsin's actions. The decision to participate...»

Divine Flaws

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The question of whether gods are capable of being flawed has long preoccupied theologists and philosophers alike. The mythological deities of the ancient Greek pantheon possessed a myriad of humanistic attributes, including a wide range of notable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Clear evidence that God feared the increasing power of ambitious men. God's vulnerability: Evident due to his fear of humans' worshipping a different deity. Tension in the assertion that God is vulnerable. Suggestions that God showed...»

Rushdie: A Bend in Indian History

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   05/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Salman Rushdie has been in hiding for over a decade due to assassins who are out searching for him because of his "anti-Islamic blasphemy, belief and disbelief, anti-Thatcher politics, and pro-Western propaganda" (Kuortti 1999: 15). Even though...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Salman Rushdie writes: Midnight's Children in the form of magical realism. The idea that India's history was not 'real' until after the British Raj ended. A historically magical place because that is how it has been perceived by...»

Hilary Putnam on Realism and Relativism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/10/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Perhaps one of the most widely and longest-held issues that have been debated in the study of philosophy, is that of the dispute over the way in which we as humans can accurately describe the external world with regards to our everyday lives. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Explaining Putnam's views on realism and relativism. Putnam differing from descriptive relativism. Putnam application his theory of relativism to every property. Humans going against their natural and most innate beliefs . Turning his...»

Cesario and Homosexuality in The Twelfth Night

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   05/10/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Found within William Shakespeare's play The Twelfth Night are many aspects of irony that contribute to its comical nature. In particular, the character Cesario, whose actor is veiled under two layers of falsity, is interesting not only because of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept of homosexuality during Shakespeare's time. Cesario and his two important relationships with the characters of The Twelfth Night. His relationship with Olivia. Cesario's relationship with Orsino. Conclusion. Works cit...»

The Presence of Walt Whitman in "A Supermarket in California"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   05/10/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Allen Ginsberg's poem "A Supermarket in California" is a vivid depiction of the contrast between a lighted, populated American supermarket and the dark, solitary streets outside; a contrast between the youthful American generation and the aged,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ginsberg relates to Whitman immediately: as he experiences his ?headache self-conscious? . Each person in the supermarket that Ginsberg mentions is somehow connected to another person. Ginsberg is left behind with Whitman, who in ?A Supermarket in...»

Jane Eyre's Preservation of Self

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   05/10/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a novel that focuses heavily on the protagonist's sense of self-respect and her insistence on remaining true to her principles and standards despite all odds. One of the most fundamental aspects of Jane's character...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most apparent changes in Rochester . Rochester's internal transformation. Rochester marrying Jane while he was still married to Bertha Mason. Jane's need to have established her independence and her own identit...»

Unger's Views on Skepticism and Certainty

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   05/10/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Peter Unger applies a unique approach to skepticism. In his essay, "An Argument for Skepticism", he endorses the concept by insisting that if one is not a skeptic, he/she must be (more or less) dogmatic. The way in which he supports this is by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Unger's attempts to argue in favor of skepticism . Unger's argument: Treating certainty as a sort of dogmatic attitude. Conclusion....»

Book Report : "Reflections on the Revolution in France" By Edmund Burke

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When the writer and politician Edmund Burke published his Reflections on the Revolution in France in 1790, Britain was particularly focused on what had just happened on the other side of the Channel. At a time when radical societies were emerging in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Oxford World's Classics edition. Summary. The paragraphs on the abstract rights of man. The last hundred pages of the novel. Burke's criticism of the French Revolution. The characteristic passion of Burke's work . Conclusi...»

The Magazine Press in Britain

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   05/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The British are often imagined as newspaper addicts impatiently waiting for the postman to deliver their paper on Sunday morning. Yet, it would be wrong to believe that they do not share a similar interest for the booming world of the magazine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An industry characterised by its dynamism and diversity. A thriving sector. A variety of publishers and publications. An overview of the different types of magazines . Women and men's magazines. TV listings. Customer...»

Book Report: Romantics, Rebels & Reactionaries by Marilyn Butler

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/17/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Offering a precise and coherent definition of artistic movements has always been a tempting prospect for whoever seeks to make sense out of our historical and cultural background. One has to confess, that it is equally tempting to approach the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Arts in an age of revolution: 1769-1790. Britain: Questioning the influence of its aristocracy . The emergence of discussion clubs and various societies. Writers and poets and the conservative reaction. Art for the people in the...»

"Imagine the subculture of the future"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   05/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «It is hard to determine which subculture is likely to become dominant in the future (or at least very popular), considering the plethora of influences and socioeconomic factors that play a role in the emergence of new subcultural forms. Moreover, no...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An increasingly hybrid global culture . Technological advances and cultural differences . The only ones able to resist these changes. The lucrative aspect of the specific future subculture . Conclusion....»

Is it ethical to market to children?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   School essay   |   05/18/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «For-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives. One example of their interference is marketing strategies aimed at children. Adult consumers are like roaches: they tend to become "immune" to classical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The lack of a consolidated character. The parents' intervention and responsibility. Teaching children to punish parents. Conclusion....»

Product Placement: "Casino Royale"

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   School essay   |   05/18/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In this latest Bond movie, the British Mi6 agent is assigned the mission to thwart international terrorism financed by money won through gambling. In order to do this, he needs to track down the financier "Le Chiffre". Bond movies are classically...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The movie. Produced by Sony Pictures . The Original Soundtrack issued by the Sony BMG Music label. The main character's cellular phone . Ford Motors and the cars in the movie. Other products placed in the movie. The deal made by the...»

Experiencing Acquisition Through a Process of Culture Change in a Serbian Organization

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   05/25/2007   |   .pdf   |   61 pages
Document abstract : «This study addresses the issue of culture, acquisition and change in Serbia. Specifically, the project focuses on a Serbian bank which has recently been taken over by a Greek bank and explores organisational culture in a Serbian bank. Culture can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Addressing the issue of culture, acquisition and change in Serbia. Providing useful information to potential investors. Primary data for the research . Background Information to the project. Literature...»

Cognitive behavioral therapy : an effective treatment for convicted offenders ?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) are considered by psychologists to be one of the most efficient ways to change people's behaviors by making them understand how their feelings and behaviors are caused by what they think. The objective of this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research question. Eligibility criteria. Participants . Intervention . Control group. Outcome measure . Research designs. Search strategy. Key words. Search engines. Eligible research findings. Armstrong T. A. (2003): The Effect of Moral Reconation...»

Punitive Damages

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Although there is a debate over the purpose of punitive damages, it is generally admitted that their main goals are to deter and to punish wrongdoers : "punitive damages are designed to punish a defendant for grossly inappropriate actions and, in...»

Synopsis abstract : «What are punitive damages for?. How should punitive damages be computed?. Are punitive damages 'out of control'?. On what principles do courts rely in awarding punitive damages?. What other principles could help the courts determine the amount of...»

Essays on Works by American Expaitriate Writers

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The first essay is a short analysis of Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises". The second essay is a critical essay treating "Action is character"- F. S. Fitzgerald. The work is discussed in relation to "The Sun Also Rises" and "Tender Is The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The characters of The Sun Also Rises. Jake Barnes: a direct inspiration of Hemingway himself. Cohn: An almost detestable character. Jake's desperate love for Brett. The important role that sex plays. Characters that may be viewed as...»

Essays on Jewish Culture

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This paper includes two essays: -A Jewish-Christian Symbiosis: The Culture of Early Ashkenaz, Ivan G. Marcus : Ashkenazic Jews living in Northern and Eastern Europe differ from Sephardic Jews from Southern Europe in their respective...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Anti Jewish persecutions . The ambivalent behaviour characteristic of the process of the differentiation between Jews and Christians. Characterization of the Jews living in Ashkenaz land . The urban acculturation as the first...»

Is Cohen More "Jewish" Than Dylan - or vice versa? Why or Why Not?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «During the sixties, which came along with the Civil Rights movement, the diverse ethnic whites in the United States displayed an increase willingness to emphasize their distinct identity. Leonard Cohen and Robert Allen Zimmerman, alias Bob Dylan,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bob Dylan: Invoking his Jewish roots in his music. Bob Dylan's many religious reversals . Bob Dylan's attempt to efface his Jewish origins. Conclusion....»

Quantum Dots : A Brief Overview

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   School essay   |   06/25/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the past few decades there has been immense interest in Quantum Dots. In this report the author will outline some of the fabrication techniques, basic theory, and a few important properties of QDs. There are various different kinds of Quantum...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What are quantum dots?. Etched dots. Split metal gates. Self assembled dots. Electronic properties . Applications . Spin based quantum computing. Conclusion. References....»

Position of the Fermi Level for Extrinsic Semiconductors: Additional Notes for Solid State Physics

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Course material   |   06/25/2007   |   .pdf   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In "Position of the Fermi Level for Extrinsic Semiconductors" the author will talk a little more in detail about doped semiconductors. Here, the author answers the following questions: (i) What is the position of the Fermi level for an extrinsic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is the position of the Fermi level for an extrinsic semiconductor?. What is the concentration of electrons(holes) in the conduction(valence) band?. The problem from 2006 university exam....»

Ferromagnetism and the Curie-Weiss Law

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Course material   |   06/25/2007   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In "Ferromagnetism and the Curie-Weiss Law" the author will start by giving a more complete derivation of the Curie-Weiss law, which might make a few points clearer. Then he will try to address some of your questions more directly. The author...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Detailed derivation of the Curie Weiss Law. Introducing the concept of Curie temperature....»

Gonococcal Infections

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/16/2007   |   .ppt   |   82 pages
Document abstract : «Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection of epithelium and commonly manifests as cervicitis, urethritis, proctitis, and conjunctivitis. If untreated, infections at these sites can lead to local complications such as endometritis, salpingitis,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition. Epidemiology. Pathogenesis, immunology and antimcrobial resistance. Clinical manifestations. Gonococcal Infections in Females. Laboratory diagnosis. Ttreatment. Recommendations....»

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