Saturday, January 25, 2020
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 Summary
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 Summary Introduction Broadly, a forced marriage takes place where both parties have failed to give valid consent and there is duress involved. The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 inserted s63A into the Family Law Act 1996, which gives family courts power to make Forced Marriage Protection Orders (injunctions) to protect a person from being forced into a marriage or from any attempt to be forced into a marriage; or a person who has been forced into a marriage. An order can forbid families from: taking a person abroad for marriage, taking their passport away, and intimidating someone into agreeing to marry. It can also require family members to reveal the whereabouts of a person who is being forced into marriage. The police can apply for a Forced Marriage Order, a breach of which can be punished by two years imprisonment. As of 16 June 2014 there are two new criminal offences relating to forced marriage. Section 63CA Family Law Act 1996 creates a criminal offence of breaching a forced marriage protection order, which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment. In addition, s121 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 makes it a criminal offence to use violence, threats, or any other form of coercion to cause someone to enter into a forced marriage. This offence is punishable by up to seven years imprisonment. Forced marriage is now a criminal offence under s121 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The breach of a Forced Marriage Protection Order is an offence under s120 2014 Act. Forced marriage is a marriage where one or both spouses do not consent to the marriage, and duress is involved.[1]However, a forced marriage is different from an arranged marriage. An arranged marriage is where the families and/or friends of two young people take a lead role in arranging or determining the suitability of their prospective marriage but the consent is still needed.[2] The forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a government agency to . The statistic has showed that many victims of forced marriage do not actually report the matter to relevant authorities. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the effectiveness of family law in protecting victims and potential victims from forced marriage. Therefore, the inherent jurisdiction of the court, the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007, the criminalisation of forced marriage and the possible alternatives for victims who have been forced to wed will be discussed in this essay. Inherent Jurisdiction For Children Victim Nullity (For person who had been forced to wed) Enforcement of a FMPO Contempt of Court The main weakness with this legislation is The Family Law Act 1996 (Forced Marriage) (Relevant Third Party) Order 2009 Enforcement of a FMPO Criminal Offence Forced marriage is now a criminal offence under Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Police Act 2014. A person commits an offence under the law of England and Wales if he or she uses violence, threats or any other form of coercion for the purpose of causing another person to enter into a marriage, and believes, or ought reasonably to believe, that the conduct may cause the other person to enter into the marriage without free and full consent.[3] A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine or both; on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years.[4] Other Protection or Assistance against Forced Marriage Conclusion Bibliography Table of Cases UK cases A v SM and HB (Forced Marriage Protection Orders) [2012] EWHC 435 (Fam) A Chief Constable v YK, RB, ZS, SI, AK and MH [2011] 1 FLR 1493 Bedfordshire Police Constabulary v RU [2013] EWHC 2350 (Fam) Hirani v Hirani [1983] 4 FLR 232 M v B, A and S (by the Official Solicitor) [2006] 1 FLR 117 NS v MI [2007] 1 FLR 444 SK (Proposed Plaintiff) (An Adult by Way of her Litigation Friend) [2005] 2 FLR 230 European Cases Table of Legislation Table of Legislation: UK Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Children Act 1989 Family Law Act 1996 Forced Marriages (Civil Protection) Act 2007 Table of Legislation: EU Table of Legislation: Other jurisdictions Government Publications Books Gilmore S and Glennon L, Hayes Williams Family Law (5th edn, OUP 2016) Harris-Short S, Miles J and George R, Family Law (3rd edn, OUP 2015) Herring J, Family Law: Marriage (7th edn, Pearson Education Limited 2015) Probert R and Harding M, Cretney and Proberts Family Law (9th edn, Sweet Maxwell 2015) Journal Articles Patel H, Langdale R and Obe H, Forced Marriage: the Concept and Law [2009] Fam Law 726 Pearce N and Gill A, Criminalising Forced Marriage through Stand-alone Legislation: Will It Work? [2012] Fam Law 534 Website [1] Rachel Langdale, Anne-Marie Hutchinson and Hanisha Patel, Forced Marriage: The Concept and Law (2009) 39 Fam Law 726, 726. [2] Ibid 726. [3] Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, s 121(1). [4] Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, s 121(9).
Friday, January 17, 2020
Sylvia Plath Theme of Honesty
Jade Bevan Word count: 2821 ââ¬ËPlath uses honesty in the character or ââ¬ËEstherââ¬â¢ to reflect her personal anxietiesââ¬â¢. Explore the theme of honesty in ââ¬ËThe Bell Jarââ¬â¢ by Sylvia Plath and Emily Dickinsonââ¬â¢s ââ¬ËSelected Poemsââ¬â¢. In the course of your writing show how your ideas have been illuminated by your response to ââ¬ËCatcher in the Ryeââ¬â¢ by J. D. Salinger and other readings of both texts. The theme of honesty is one that is echoed throughout all three of the authors writing, but is expressed in different ways. Sylvia Plathââ¬â¢s character ââ¬ËEsther Greenwoodââ¬â¢ in ââ¬ËThe Bell Jarââ¬â¢ is much like J.D. Salingerââ¬â¢s character ââ¬ËHolden Caulfieldââ¬â¢ in ââ¬ËCatcher in the Ryeââ¬â¢. Both characters have a cynical tendency to constantly reveal their inner most opinions about the society around them, discussing their feelings about personalities and appearances. Plath and Salinger were both born in the early twentieth century, despite this had completely opposing backgrounds and upbringings. Plath experienced a quiet and subtle early life in Winthrop Massachusetts, a small seaport town. Whereas Salinger endured a mainstream, fast paced and fashionable beginning in the city of New York.Both these places can make a person incredibly sociable or utterly isolated. Emily Dickinsonââ¬â¢s ââ¬ËSelected Poemsââ¬â¢ also reveals honesty and she confesses her depression very openly and concisely. Being born in the nineteenth century, Dickinson often expresses her opinions of the social placement of women and their restricted lives. She is unlike the ââ¬Ëstereotypical womanââ¬â¢ of her era, and retaliates in her writing against the inequalities between the sexes. Many critics believe her to be a feminist.Throughout the ââ¬ËComing of ageââ¬â¢ novel ââ¬ËThe Bell Jarââ¬â¢, Greenwood, the protagonist narrator, is constantly breaking down situations, people an d objects around her, like saliva to food. She over analyses the nature of society all around her, and enjoys criticising. When Greenwood first introduces the reader to ââ¬ËDoreenââ¬â¢, the mischievous opposite to Greenwood, she contradicts her description beginning with ââ¬ËI guess one of my troubles was Doreenââ¬â¢. This statement makes the reader begin to build a negative, unpleasant personality in their minds. However she concludes her escription with ââ¬Ëa mysterious sneer, as if all the people around her were pretty silly and she could tell some good jokes on them if she wanted toââ¬â¢. This statement shows a clear admiration for Doreen, differing from the initial introduction, however also shows Esther expressing her opinion of Doreen being a mean kind of person, but likes that about her. This could be considered to be a hidden metaphor, for Greenwoodââ¬â¢s slow decent into depression and madness, beginning with confusion and uncertainty, typical signs of insanity, which reflects the rest of her story. This is an upfront and honest introduction to the novel.This shows a friendship between the two characters, but a kind that is of a girlish jealous nature. Greenwood clearly admires Doreenââ¬â¢s personality but envies her social power at the same time. Plath also reveals Greenwoodââ¬â¢s detachment and alienation from others throughout the novel, isolating her character. This could be to remind the reader of her insane self compared to the sane society and people around her. This can be explained through Greenwood stating ââ¬ËI felt myself shrinking to a small black dot against all those red and white rugs, and that pine-panelling.I felt like a hole in the groundââ¬â¢, in this short description of her feelings, she shows vast indications of isolation and depression. The use of the words ââ¬Ëshrinkingââ¬â¢ and ââ¬Ësmallââ¬â¢ reflect her feelings of disappearing and becoming non-existent to the world. Also, descri bing herself as ââ¬Ëblackââ¬â¢ compared to the ââ¬Ëred and white rugsââ¬â¢ is a use of juxtaposition in the colours, which show how uninteresting she finds herself, being dull and dark in comparison to the bright vibrant rugs, which could imply the rest of society around her. This identification of herself could be considered an honest view of how others perceive her.Another character that is slated by Estherââ¬â¢s criticism is Dr. Gordon. She belittles him by saying ââ¬ËHow could this Dr. Gordon help me anyway? With his beautiful wife, and his beautiful children, and his beautiful dog, haloing him like a Christmas cardââ¬â¢. Dr. Gordon is the psychiatrist who made a mistake during Estherââ¬â¢s electroshock therapy in a terrible way. As the patriarch of the ideal American family, Dr. Gordon seems to represent American society, punishing Esther for going against social expectations, rejecting marriage and family.This shows her honesty and awareness of her soci al differences and views with the rest of society, and is mocking them for being so stereotypical. Her repetition of the word ââ¬Ëandââ¬â¢ reminds the reader of a list, almost as though Esther is expressing that there are endless differences between society and herself. J. D. Salinger uses the character of Holden Caulfield in parallel with Plathââ¬â¢s character Greenwood, a first person, and protagonist narrator. Holden also suffers with the illness of contradiction, alongside insanity of course, this is another similarity the two characters share.The reader is introduced to an upfront, confident Holden, whom from the setting of the novel, is obviously tense with the topic of family, and starts by stating ââ¬ËI donââ¬â¢t feel like going into all of itââ¬â¢, then continues to ââ¬Ëgo into it allââ¬â¢ by describe how annoyed his parents would be if he disclosed any personal information, ââ¬ËEspecially my fatherââ¬â¢. He is building a personality of his fat her without realizing, showing a particular conflict with his father, more so than other members of the family. He is also separating himself from his family in that he would openly discuss their issues, whereas his family would not.Essentially, the readers receive an immediate separation and self alienation from his family, and recognise Holdenââ¬â¢s critical personality from the start. It is clear that throughout ââ¬ËThe Bell Jarââ¬â¢, the character of Esther is used by Plath to explore the theme of sexuality, and the effect the 1950ââ¬â¢s attitude towards sex had on the women of that time. ââ¬ËThen he just stood there in front of me and I kept staring at him. The only thing I could think of was turkey neck and turkey gizzards and I felt very depressed. This description of Buddyââ¬â¢s penis does not only reveal Estherââ¬â¢s criticisms of other further, but we begin to see her real attitude towards sex and Buddy himself. The general theme between Esther and Bud dy is that of sexual tension and virginity, however, although Esther is supposed to be ââ¬Ëin loveââ¬â¢ with buddy, itââ¬â¢s quite clear that she is not attracted to him and is not very fond of him altogether, we see this at the point where she is supposed to be at her most happy or intimate, when Buddy becomes naked in front of her, she feels ââ¬Ëvery depressedââ¬â¢.This may not be completely down to the appearance of Buddyââ¬â¢s private parts, but may be Estherââ¬â¢s attitude towards sex altogether, that she is only so eager to lose her virginity because it was the social norm, and wanted to be ââ¬Ëpart of a great traditionââ¬â¢. Esther shows her honest view upon societies attitude towards sex and its sexist inequalities towards sex when she says ââ¬ËI couldnââ¬â¢t stand the idea of a woman having to have a single pure life and a man being able to have a double life, one pure one not. ââ¬â¢ Plath is trying to portray through Esther her rebelliou s opinions towards sexual inequalities between men and women.In the novel, Esther discovers that sexuality is divorced from any expression of love and passion. Sex for women is only a necessity within marriage to have children, and has no relevance with romance or intimacy, Esther could be showing the reader her honest feelings of wanting to have a double life like the men of her era, and be able to experience sexual encounters out of passion and love, no just for starting a family, without being judged. However could also be suggesting her view that all people should remain celibate until marriage, both men and women, but on both interpretations, she is yearning for equality amongst the sexes.With Emily Dickinsonââ¬â¢s unconventional style of writing and rebellious grammar, it is not a surprise that her poems do not meet the same literacy concepts as Plath and Salinger. Her poem ââ¬ËA Narrow fellow In the Grassââ¬â¢ reflects her individuality and opposing touch of honesty towards sexuality in every stanza. The literal and logical interpretation for the poem is her longing to see a snake in the grass, but only being able to glance at sections of the snake. However, Luann Suhr claims that the poem ââ¬Ëis in fact about the fear a virgin has towards sexââ¬â¢.This differs from Plath and Salingerââ¬â¢s habit of blurting constant criticism of others, and shows a clear self aggravation and criticism. There are many literary devices used to allude to its sexual theme. Dickinson shows the fear of a virgin by knowing the naturalness of sex yet still being afraid of it. This is accomplished through the literary devices of personification, metaphor, and visual imagery. In the first line of the first stanza, by using the word ââ¬Å"fellowâ⬠in her description of the snake she alludes to the snake in regards to man. In colloquial terms, the word snake is often used with regards to male genitalia.A ââ¬Å"narrow fellowâ⬠can therefore be read as the male penis. This could also relate to her opinion of men being sneaky like snakes towards the concept of sex, compared to the expectations of a woman to remain celibate, showing her honest neglect of the sexist attitude that society has to sexuality. The second stanza ââ¬ËThe grass divides as with a comb- Aspotted shaft is seen- And then it closes at your feet and opens further onââ¬â¢ Dickinson has purposely used opposing adjectives to represent her curiosity about sex, how one moment she is captivated by the idea of losing her virginity, then the next her mind closesââ¬â¢ her imagination because she knows she must remain celibate until marriage. It could also represent a previous sexual encounter that was never fulfilled, she is giving the reader an insight into her mind and how ââ¬Ëdividingââ¬â¢ her mind like this could cause her mental illness to thrive. Once she has captured a small snippet of understanding ââ¬ËAspotted shaftââ¬â¢, her sub conscious â⠬Ëclosesââ¬â¢ her out. Dickinsonââ¬â¢s confusion is clear, it sounds almost as though she is at war with herself, insanity, society and again differs from Plath and Salinger in that she does not alienate herself from society, but from her own emotions and desires.Despite this, she carries on fantasizing about this sexual encounter by saying ââ¬Å"sudden isâ⬠Dickinson is stating that this male is quick to ejaculate. This can be further proved by the line before which says, ââ¬Å"you may have met himâ⬠. The word ââ¬Å"metâ⬠can be referring to the sexual meeting, and therefore puts a sexual connotation to the next line. When Dickinson reaches for this thing that scares her so much, it disappears. In the end of stanza four, she says, ââ¬Å"it wrinkled, and was goneâ⬠. This is the visual imagery of a penis becoming flaccid.This man she is describing may represent her constant need to please, and fit in. Her honest desperation to communicate her frame of mind seeps through, when the reader finishes the poem to discover, that not even in the final stanza, does she reveal the root of the poem or what its meaning is, leaving readers to feel her confusion, to have a sense of what it would be like to suffer from mental illness, not knowing why or understanding the thoughts she has. Her complete sincerity leaves the reader, in a state of confusion, reflecting her everyday agenda.An aspect of honesty which can be related to all three authors is the honesty with the self and self reflection. Sylvia Plath uses the character of Esther Greenwood to portray her own personal attributes that she struggled to express in reality. We see this when greenwood describes her drink as ââ¬Ëwet an depressingââ¬â¢, the very statement that a drink is depressing shows how irritating her character is, in the sense that she complains and reverts anything and everything she sees or touches to seem as depressing as she is.This could be Plath expressing thro ugh Greenwood that she is irritated by herself and her own character, the illness is not only discovered, but it irritates her, revealing a full acknowledgement of its existence. This honest analysis in itself portrays that Greenwood sees herself as an irritation to society and this could explain her isolated behaviour, a fear of not being accepted. Another self reflective part of the novel is stage in which Esther begins to lose touch with herself worth, ââ¬ËI started adding up all the things I couldnââ¬â¢t doââ¬â¢Ã¢â¬ ¦ I felt inadequateââ¬â¢. Up until the summer before Estherââ¬â¢s senior year, she had done a good job at being a student of literature. However the thought of entering the real world terrifies her. The world she lives in seems to have no place for the literary ideals that she cherishes, which of course is her being pessimistic. This could be forcing her to doubt herself, and self worth towards the world, which may represent Plath attempting to portra y Esther as feeling worthless and useless.Or, another view could be that Esther sees herself as being too complex and misunderstood for the simple minds and dreams of the typical American girl of that era. Emily Dickinson shows honesty with the self and self reflection in the poem ââ¬ËThe soul has Bandaged momentsââ¬â¢ which explores through symbolism, an internalised spiritual and psychological state of experiences of the soul. Which is personified as a woman, and some may interoperate the personification to be Dickinson herself. In the first stanza it says ââ¬ËThe soul has bandaged momentsââ¬â¢ which shows a physical and abstract outlook and insight of the soul.It also implies injury and pain that could metaphorically mean that the soul being personified as Dickinson, she is hurt by her mental illness and attempts to heal herself when ââ¬Ëshe feels some ghastly fright come up to stop and look at herââ¬â¢. This could represent her soul searching and not being fond of what she finds in her mind, or it could alternatively represent her mental illness of depression creeping up on her, it has a sinister feel and may be considered that the mental illness is trespassing, on the privacy of her soul and self.She views this as a form of psychological assault and molester by using words in stanza two such as, ââ¬Ëcaressââ¬â¢ and ââ¬Ëhovered-oââ¬â¢erââ¬â¢. These bring feelings of uncomfortability and helplessness to the reader. Dickinson is trying to express the mercilessness of insanity. This shows Dickinsonââ¬â¢s fear of herself and her capability, some may view it as a panic towards her ever-growing stronger insanity and her ever-growing weaker free will against is. To conclude, a critic once claimed that ââ¬ËWriters, who suffer with mental illness, are likely to revolve their writing around complete honesty of their mind.Which, in a sense, creates more emotional and believable connections with the reader, making the insanity se em normal, and allow the reader to feel an attachment with the authorââ¬â¢, some may consider this statement to be complete nonsense, however, the analytical evidence shows that there may be some truth in this observation. One may find the ability for Plath, Dickinson and Salinger, all of different era and lifestyle, to have managed to create such personalities and mind wondering scenarios with just the use of a single concept of honesty to be greatly admired.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Importance Of Sports In Sports - 888 Words
As of right now, were seemingly wrapping up what was the craziest NBA off-season in the history of the league. Crazy may not even be the best word to describe it. In fact, momentous may be the ideal word to describe the madness weve witnessed for the past few months. Teams began training camp earlier this week, and 12-time all-star Dwyane Wade reunited with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers just two days ago. Normally, when star players make the transition to a new team, questions instantly arise. How will they fit in with their new team? Are they in a better position to win a championship? This off-season was nonetheless full of transactions by teams to try and dethrone the dominant reigning 2016-17 NBA Champion Golden Stateâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦So, theyd already improved and then likely upgrade with the acquisition of Irving. For the first time in a long time, it feels like James finally has some real competition out East. 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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
U.s Foreign Policy During The Nineteenth Century - 1226 Words
Zakisha H. U.S foreign policy Through the nineteenth century, America concentrated on conquering the West from the Natives, and to remain in isolation from the foreign sectors of the world. Once industrialized and more robust, it began looking for markets and colonies overseas. U.S foreign was designed to secure and open the door for trading internationally. More importantly foreign policy secure alliance and defense to protect its national interests around the world.. Initially, U.S foreign policy had great intentions because it favored self-determination of nations for independence. Also, it supported nations that were democratic. Nevertheless, U.S foreign policy also at times contradicted and struggled with realities ofâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Americans often thought of themselves of the police of international affairs ,but, really they were the international bullies. Time and time again they overthrown governments for no legit reason. 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Monday, December 23, 2019
Analysis Of Martin Luther King And Malcolm X - 1806 Words
In his inaugural address on August 9th, 1974, President Gerald Ford assured the nation ââ¬Å"our long national nightmare is over.â⬠He may have spoken too soon. The early 1970s were a bleak time for black America. So much hope had died with the assassination of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X in the late 60ââ¬â¢s. There were revolts in urban communities across the United States and brutal encounters with the police (McTernan). Much has been written about the state of the nation in the 70ââ¬â¢s but something extraordinary came out of the fire, music. The music of New York City amid this time is a transformational and essential foundation for the birth of new music. The funky, groove beats of jazz and the seductive, energetic sound of salsa erupted inâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦After about two years at Lincoln, Scott-Heron took a year off from an unconventional college career to write the novels The Vulture and The Nigger Factory, ââ¬Å"inspired by some of the anger an d resentment Gil felt about Lincoln and the tumult reverberating on other campuses (Baram).â⬠He received esteemed recognition for the publication of The Vulture but he still enjoyed poetry and performing. By the start of the decade, he realized that he could combine his charged messages with poetry to funk beats to create a new sound. From this revelation, many of his poems transformed into lyrics for songs that he composed with Brian. But thanks in large part to the success of his first book of poetry, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, Scott-Heron was introduced to producer Bob Thiele, who had worked with legendary jazz artists from Louis Armstrong to John Coltrane. Thiele encouraged Scott-Heron to perform his poetry, and for his debut release, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, recorded him reciting over an ensemble of percussionists. Most influential on the album was The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, an ââ¬Å"aggressive polemic against the major mediaâ⬠and ââ¬Å"white America s ignorance of increasingly deteriorating conditions in the inner cities (Bush).â⬠Based on the dichotomy between the commercials on television and the marches in the streets not being televised, Scott-Heron wrote a poem that would now be theShow MoreRelatedMartin Luther King And King Remembered By Malcolm X Analysis804 Words à |à 4 Pageswithout the help of notable activists Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Two bold and heroic men, one nonviolent and the other defiant. Yet, despite their different approaches to unjust acts each man made a similar difference. In the book King Remembered, authors Flip Schulke and Penelope O. McPhee quote King when he gracefully states, ââ¬Å"If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice; say that I was a drum major for peaceâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ . King stood righteously for nonviolenceRead MoreAnalysis Of Malcolm X By William F. Martin Luther King Jr.975 Words à |à 4 Pagesup, every year we would learn something about Martin Luther King Jr. He was a great man, who accomplished great things etc. But just occasionally you would catch a brief mention of another name. He was an activist like Dr. King, but different. Radical. Dangerous. Alex Haley told his story to millions who had never heard it before. His name was Malcolm X. As the title of the book suggests, The Autobiography of Malcolm X tells the life story of Malcolm Little from his childhood in Lancing, MichiganRead MoreRhetorical Analysis of Ballot or the Bullet Sppech by Malcolm X1359 Words à |à 6 PagesAs one of the most proficient civil rights activist of the 1960s, Malcolm X and his speeches were very influential but particularly one speech was highly esteemed, that being the Ballot or the Bullet speech. A speech that was given after the I have A Dream speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. Despite, Dr. Martin Luther King being a pacifist and also a civil rights activist as well; Malcolm X was more tyrannical and advocated the use of violence. During this era, the democrats were in control of theRead MoreThe Civil Rights Movement in the 1960ââ¬â¢s Essay1269 Words à |à 6 Pagesdifference. The 1960s helped open up hope and expectations for Black Americans. 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Through Manning Marableââ¬â¢s assessment I will demonstrate that the ideological belief of Martin Luther Kingââ¬â¢s integration is a favourable representative of 20th century Black politics. The Civil Rights Movement symbolized the challenge and oppositionRead More freedom of speech Essay1195 Words à |à 5 Pagesinjustices the King of England has inflicted on them. Rather then writing a paragraph or two or three, the author(s) state individually each injustice staring with ââ¬Å"He has..â⬠. After hearing ââ¬Å"He has, He has, He hasâ⬠the reader is left only to understand the great number of faults in his rule, and the reason for seeking liberation (Declaration 1). nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;A second document that perfectly personifies the achieving of equality amongst individuals, is from Malcolm Xââ¬â¢s The BallotRead MoreThe Significance of the Role of Malcolm X on African American Activists1634 Words à |à 7 PagesTo what extent was the role of Malcolm X significant in the rise of radical African American activism (1965-1968)? A. Plan of the Investigation To what extent was the role of Malcolm X significant in the rise of radical African American activism (1965-1968)? This investigation will assess the significance of Malcolm Xââ¬â¢s significance in giving rise to African American activism. Malcolm Xââ¬â¢s motives, involvement in the civil rights movement and his leadership will all be discussed in order toRead MoreRhetorical Analysis of Malcolm X2503 Words à |à 11 PagesChris Dennis Critical Analysis of Communication Malcolm Xââ¬â¢s Effectiveness as a Speaker Should not be in Question The context in which a statement is made can change the entire meaning of what was said. à This is why many times people will use context as a defense for statements they make that offend or cause some sort of public backlash. à The manner in which a person delivers a message and what messages the rhetor chooses to deliver can be a great indication of foundation of thatRead MoreReview of James H. Cones Martin Malcolm America: A Dream or A Nightmare1310 Words à |à 6 PagesReview of James H. Cones Martin Malcolm America: A Dream or A Nightmare Martin Malcolm America: A Dream or a Nightmare written by James H. Cone is a book that takes an in depth look at Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, their ties to each other and what they meant to American society. Before the reader can understand why Martin and Malcolm developed such varying views on civil rights, he first discusses the details of the social and economic lifestyles that each Read MoreThroughout history, racial profiling has become a prevalent issue within humanity. From slavery,1400 Words à |à 6 Pagesled to the integration of all races. Some very well known leaders were Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Rosa parks. Each one of them helped achieve civil rights for all African Americans. This was a very momentous time in history being that racial profiling was at an intense level. The intensity led to what we know as extreme violence and the establishment of a hatred group known as the Ku Klux Klan. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Civil Rights Activist who was known for winning The Noble Peace
Sunday, December 15, 2019
A New Turning Point in My Life Free Essays
Have you ever heard someone says that life is never quiet and peaceful likes a river? And, have you ever faced a difficult challenge that influenced your life? My life has changed a lot and I have faced many complexities since I came to the United States. Like most foreign students, I have almost the same problem about adapting into a new environment while I am studying abroad due to English limitations. It is not easy for me to fully understand what everyone says at the beginning, and it is hard to adapt into American culture. We will write a custom essay sample on A New Turning Point in My Life or any similar topic only for you Order Now Discrimination and miscommunication are the biggest issues and they always exist for people who immigrate to a new environment. Most foreign students do not get respect from others, and blend into their classmatesââ¬â¢ society, that was my thought at first in the new community. However, after almost two years learning in America, I have discovered some valuable experiences about how to manage to be proficient in English, as well as more self-assured and I feel at ease in my life. I always try to keep moving forward, grabbing every chance to improve myself and never give up making my dream come true. Regardless, communication and discrimination are strenuous challenges for me to integrate into the new environment. I believe that I can surmount these predicaments and achieve success through hard-work and determination. Initially, communication was one of the universal issues for me to encounter when I came to America, because that is the basic step to integrate into a new life. Language differences greatly increase communication problems, even if the speakers have some knowledge of the othersââ¬â¢ language. Language is so much more than words. As a result, accurate translation, How to cite A New Turning Point in My Life, Papers
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Planning for Professional Development Essay Example For Students
Planning for Professional Development Essay Within the life of every education, the expectation is that they are growing personally within their own lives and professions of which will assist them in reaching the lives of their student/learners effectively for the purposes of academic achievement. This growth is received through that activity on the part of the education within professional development. Within this assignment, this writer will conduct an assignment of which calls for the summary of four valuable resources in which he had studied concerning professional development. The writer will then discuss how the writings constitute in his own personal growth and create a development plan for the promotion of a school-wide reflection initiative. Summary of Writings Hudson, P. (2013). Mentoring as professional development: Growth for both mentor and mentee. Professional Development in Education, 39(5), 771-783. doi:10.1080/19415257.2012. 749415 The premise of this journal article discussed and attempts to validate mentoring as professional development option of which promotes development educationally for both the mentor and the mentee. The article explains a dilemma in sharing teacherââ¬â¢s essential need for professional development; however, the cost for this developmental necessity within the lives of educators can serve as an expensive task to facilitate. The article offers up an additional strategy of which satisfies the need for educators, professional development simultaneously keeping the financial price low, the strategy offered is the option of mentoring as a source of professional development. In supporting the option of mentoring as professional development, the article shares the data that is conducted from a qualitative study in which a survey of me. .essional standard for Dutch teacher educators. European Journal of Teacher Education, 24(3), 343-354. Koster, B., Dengernik, J. J. (2008). Professional standards for teacher educators: How to deal with complexity, ownership, and function: European experiences from the netherlands. Journal of Teacher Education, 31(2), 135-149. Rippon, J. H., Martin, M. (2006). What makes a good supporter? Teaching Teacher Education: an International Journal of Research and Studies, 22(1), 84-99. Tang, S. Y. F. Choi, P. L. (2005). Connecting theory and practice in mentor preparation: Mentoring for the improvement of teaching and learning. Mentoring Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 13(3), 383-401. Tellez, K. (2011). A case study of a career in education that began with ââ¬Å"teach for americaâ⬠. Teaching Education, 22(1), 15-38. doi:10.1080/10476210.2010.541238.
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