“Pennies an Hour and no Way Up” Tom Hayden and Charles Kernighan
Each day Two billion people are working for less then 2 U.S dollars. Not to mention the conditions in which they are. The problem is that owners of the sweatshops make the men, woman, and even children work so hard that sometimes they are working for 20 hours at a time. Some workers are forced to work overtime and in some cases the woman are made to take birth control because the owner’s don’t want to lose work. Most people would think that this only happens in other countries but the truth be told there are thousands of sweatshops all over the U.S. The large courtiers need to collaborate together and reach an agreement on how to fix this issue. Before I was able to read some websites I was blind to the fact that sweatshops actually hurt the country rather then help. In my paper I will mention the different ways that we as the people are able to make a difference.
P.S sorry my post is up late, I went away with my family for the weekend and was unable to get to my post until now.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
Abstract
I'm sorry this is in after 12 I had a busy day and just got home recently. I also had some problems with my computer.
Each year there are more teens that plan to go away to college and get a good job. The problem is that many kids don't know what to expect once they get to college. Kids are constantly told by their high schools that they need college and that they can make it in college. What high schools fail to do is give students the to tools and guidance to make it in college. While still in high school a lot of students don't know what courses to take to better prepare them in college. Being unprepared for college is not the only issue here. They also may believe that there is no need to worry and set themselves up with an easy senior year. Paying for college is also becoming a very big issue. Anything from competitions between colleges to federal and state funding cuts cause prices to be driven up. The upper half of society are the only ones that don't seem to be concerned. Their have been many studies done by many well respected individuals. All these individuals want something to be done. Changes need to be made if America wants to remain a super power. Our society simply can't run with only the upper 20% of Americans getting a good education.
Each year there are more teens that plan to go away to college and get a good job. The problem is that many kids don't know what to expect once they get to college. Kids are constantly told by their high schools that they need college and that they can make it in college. What high schools fail to do is give students the to tools and guidance to make it in college. While still in high school a lot of students don't know what courses to take to better prepare them in college. Being unprepared for college is not the only issue here. They also may believe that there is no need to worry and set themselves up with an easy senior year. Paying for college is also becoming a very big issue. Anything from competitions between colleges to federal and state funding cuts cause prices to be driven up. The upper half of society are the only ones that don't seem to be concerned. Their have been many studies done by many well respected individuals. All these individuals want something to be done. Changes need to be made if America wants to remain a super power. Our society simply can't run with only the upper 20% of Americans getting a good education.
Abstract
The title of my paper is going to be “What an immigrant has to go trough” As you could tell by the title of my paper my paper is going to be talking about immigrants. In my paper I want to give new information to the class. I want to inform them about the struggles of an immigrant, also on the laws that the United States has for the illegal immigrants. I would like to also mention on how amnesty is important for the immigrants, and how in a way it is also important to this country. I think that probably I am going to give some examples of families, and probably I am also going to mention a little bit of my family struggle. I whant to give my opinion, and I also whant to give some opinion of the taughts of some of the authors of the immigration stories of the book.
Abstract
A NEW EPIDEMIC
Just recently there has been an epidemic sweeping the nation. This epidemic has been affecting millions of people everyday and costing the government millions of dollars in the process. This epidemic, depression. Depression has taken a sudden increase in the amount of people suffering from this disease. Could the non compassionate, lazy doctors who would rather prescribe drugs rather than trying alternate treatments before medication be the ones to blame? Or has America's image of happiness change over the turn of the century leaving us with a new sense of what happiness and sadness is? Despite all the explanations of why there has been an increase, more importantly this epidemic is not only affecting the children whose parents suffer from the disease, but also this disease is affecting everyone in society. With the increase of depression comes a new reason to miss work, weakening productivity, and leaving employers with the medical and pharmaceutical costs. Also parent's suffering with this, are more likely to neglect and eventually pass on depression to their children creating a vicious depressive cycle. Never the less depression has dramatically increased over the past decade and its affects on society should be noticed.
Just recently there has been an epidemic sweeping the nation. This epidemic has been affecting millions of people everyday and costing the government millions of dollars in the process. This epidemic, depression. Depression has taken a sudden increase in the amount of people suffering from this disease. Could the non compassionate, lazy doctors who would rather prescribe drugs rather than trying alternate treatments before medication be the ones to blame? Or has America's image of happiness change over the turn of the century leaving us with a new sense of what happiness and sadness is? Despite all the explanations of why there has been an increase, more importantly this epidemic is not only affecting the children whose parents suffer from the disease, but also this disease is affecting everyone in society. With the increase of depression comes a new reason to miss work, weakening productivity, and leaving employers with the medical and pharmaceutical costs. Also parent's suffering with this, are more likely to neglect and eventually pass on depression to their children creating a vicious depressive cycle. Never the less depression has dramatically increased over the past decade and its affects on society should be noticed.
Abstract
Who's To Blame?
Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from poverty on a daily basis. The number of people who experience poverty in the United States is rapidly growing. This paper will explore some of the possibilities for this dramatic increase in poverty. Many people have opposing viewpoints for who is to blame for this social problem. The different perspectives is to either blame the victim or blame society. Oscar Lewis is an advocate of the blame the victim approach in which he focuses more on the culture of poverty and how they are responsible for their own shortcomings. On the opposing side, William Julius Wilson supports the notion of blaming society for poverty for which he coined the term structure of poverty meaning there is little opportunity present for the poor to better themselves. Included in this paper will be statistics on poverty in America, the differences between the two types of poverty, characteristics of the people most at risk, and some possible solutions to resolving poverty in America. With the facts presented one can form an opinion of who is primarily responsible for the escalating poverty. And to see potential actions that can be taken to help with this major social issue that faces the United States.
Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from poverty on a daily basis. The number of people who experience poverty in the United States is rapidly growing. This paper will explore some of the possibilities for this dramatic increase in poverty. Many people have opposing viewpoints for who is to blame for this social problem. The different perspectives is to either blame the victim or blame society. Oscar Lewis is an advocate of the blame the victim approach in which he focuses more on the culture of poverty and how they are responsible for their own shortcomings. On the opposing side, William Julius Wilson supports the notion of blaming society for poverty for which he coined the term structure of poverty meaning there is little opportunity present for the poor to better themselves. Included in this paper will be statistics on poverty in America, the differences between the two types of poverty, characteristics of the people most at risk, and some possible solutions to resolving poverty in America. With the facts presented one can form an opinion of who is primarily responsible for the escalating poverty. And to see potential actions that can be taken to help with this major social issue that faces the United States.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
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Indigo Children: A Change in Learning
We are reaching a point in life where our generation has the potential to save our society with a strong self-belief, mental strength, and a desire to grasp knowledge for beneficial use. This “new breed” of children are referred to as the Indigo Children because of their aura, or life color, they put off. If these children do not get the proper guidance in education, how can they help this world as they are supposed to? Alternative schooling that embraces progressive and holistic teaching methods can be quite appropriate to children that may appear “different” or “special” than most. I took a look into the background of Indigo Children in terms of personality and spirituality and discussed alternative school’s missions and visions.
We are reaching a point in life where our generation has the potential to save our society with a strong self-belief, mental strength, and a desire to grasp knowledge for beneficial use. This “new breed” of children are referred to as the Indigo Children because of their aura, or life color, they put off. If these children do not get the proper guidance in education, how can they help this world as they are supposed to? Alternative schooling that embraces progressive and holistic teaching methods can be quite appropriate to children that may appear “different” or “special” than most. I took a look into the background of Indigo Children in terms of personality and spirituality and discussed alternative school’s missions and visions.
Abstract
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"Interpreting Aspects of Advertisement through Culture"
-Chris Holland
Advertisement exists everywhere in today's society and has influence on every individual in some way. As geographic regions change and you move through different cultures, advertisements are different and are ones that are more suitable or lets say more familiar to the people that live there. A person who sees these for the first time may become intrigued and apply that to their lives if they desire. This is briefly how advertisements affect culture. But not all advertisements have to portray products for people to cosume. Some exist to provide people with insight and intellect. All these advertisements are mostly beneficial to people and help them when choosing what they think is best for them. It differs as you migrate as well as lifestyles the people live.
"Interpreting Aspects of Advertisement through Culture"
-Chris Holland
Advertisement exists everywhere in today's society and has influence on every individual in some way. As geographic regions change and you move through different cultures, advertisements are different and are ones that are more suitable or lets say more familiar to the people that live there. A person who sees these for the first time may become intrigued and apply that to their lives if they desire. This is briefly how advertisements affect culture. But not all advertisements have to portray products for people to cosume. Some exist to provide people with insight and intellect. All these advertisements are mostly beneficial to people and help them when choosing what they think is best for them. It differs as you migrate as well as lifestyles the people live.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Abstract
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Slow On The Uptake
(Mental Disorder Discrimination in the Workplace)
Jaimie Zellers
In this paper I hope to show you how discrimination is still a problem for those with mental disabilities. I hope to share with you some startling statistics that will make you wonder and feel sympathetic. The workplace is not always fair in a “normal” person’s life, but for someone with a disability it’s even worse. I am going to argue that companies should not discriminate against those with disabilities, not only because it’s unfair, but because there is a law that is supposed to be preventing it. I believe that they should be given a chance to prove themselves worthy of a higher status/paying job. Not all of the mentally disabled have someone helping them along the way. Many are homeless or are trying to live on their own, but how can they do this if they are only hired in jobs like cleaning services and bagger positions at their local grocery store. They aren't exactly high paying jobs. What if they have to pay rent or buy groceries and clothing and support themselves? Without being given the chance how can anyone know what they are clearly capable of doing. True, some are limited by their intelligence, but how would you know if they don’t get to try first? I will also be sharing with you some personal stories of my own and stories of others that I have learned about. My topic not only defends for those who have a mental retardation but also those with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.
Slow On The Uptake
(Mental Disorder Discrimination in the Workplace)
Jaimie Zellers
In this paper I hope to show you how discrimination is still a problem for those with mental disabilities. I hope to share with you some startling statistics that will make you wonder and feel sympathetic. The workplace is not always fair in a “normal” person’s life, but for someone with a disability it’s even worse. I am going to argue that companies should not discriminate against those with disabilities, not only because it’s unfair, but because there is a law that is supposed to be preventing it. I believe that they should be given a chance to prove themselves worthy of a higher status/paying job. Not all of the mentally disabled have someone helping them along the way. Many are homeless or are trying to live on their own, but how can they do this if they are only hired in jobs like cleaning services and bagger positions at their local grocery store. They aren't exactly high paying jobs. What if they have to pay rent or buy groceries and clothing and support themselves? Without being given the chance how can anyone know what they are clearly capable of doing. True, some are limited by their intelligence, but how would you know if they don’t get to try first? I will also be sharing with you some personal stories of my own and stories of others that I have learned about. My topic not only defends for those who have a mental retardation but also those with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.
Abstract
Abstract
College, In Your Dreams!
-Making College Financially Attainable-
Krista Capra
Argument: Middle-Low Income families CAN afford a college education if preparation steps are taken promptly and correctly.
Preview: The excitement of going to college and getting a higher education, having independence, and making new friends can be quickly shattered by the thought of how it’s going to be paid for. A good percent of the U.S. population are middle to low income families. Most middle to low income families will argue that college is unaffordable. In today’s economy, college is absolutely necessary and almost the only way to live struggle free financially. What some prospective students and their parents forget to do is apply for the many types of financial aid; this can be done by just doing a little research. If the desire is there, then the will to work towards actually getting into and affording college should be involuntary.
Relevance: Relates to discussions and readings about low-wage working and how it’s more than just a struggle, and almost impractical. College is a way out of low-wage working, but may conflict with financial attainability. College is also a “view of America,” from a societal view of what the norm is, and what the typical jobs of America are. Also, due to progressive change in the economy, it is financially required to graduate from college in order to have a stable middle-class life.
College, In Your Dreams!
-Making College Financially Attainable-
Krista Capra
Argument: Middle-Low Income families CAN afford a college education if preparation steps are taken promptly and correctly.
Preview: The excitement of going to college and getting a higher education, having independence, and making new friends can be quickly shattered by the thought of how it’s going to be paid for. A good percent of the U.S. population are middle to low income families. Most middle to low income families will argue that college is unaffordable. In today’s economy, college is absolutely necessary and almost the only way to live struggle free financially. What some prospective students and their parents forget to do is apply for the many types of financial aid; this can be done by just doing a little research. If the desire is there, then the will to work towards actually getting into and affording college should be involuntary.
Relevance: Relates to discussions and readings about low-wage working and how it’s more than just a struggle, and almost impractical. College is a way out of low-wage working, but may conflict with financial attainability. College is also a “view of America,” from a societal view of what the norm is, and what the typical jobs of America are. Also, due to progressive change in the economy, it is financially required to graduate from college in order to have a stable middle-class life.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Abstract for my final paper
The title of my final paper is going to be called Migrant Workers: Who knew? In my paper I’m going to argue that our government and society are very much uninformed when it comes to low-wage immigrant working world. I show how many of Americans make a stand on a particular issue, before knowing all the facts. This then leads to a popular consensus reached on a topic that is more often than not wrong. My paper focuses mainly on the issues of migrant workers that have been laboring here in the United States for decades. I review the many problems involved with this flawed system such as working conditions, wages, education, and a brief history of migrant workers. My findings lead me to see that rounding up these illegal migrant workers, and forcing them out of our country is going to be no easy task. Also, I found that without these low-wage immigrant workers laboring in our country, our economy could come to it’s downfall.
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