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Capital Punishment, 2008.
This paper argues in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that the death penalty is an abhorrent, barbaric practice from the days of kings, queens, and sorcerers and it should be abolished immediately. The writer claims that most Americans today believe in the death penalty because they believe it is a deterrent to violent crime. Statistics, however, show that law enforcement does not agree. The writer points out that most Americans also believe that the death penalty brings some amount of closure to the families of the victims of violent crime, but most family members who are willing to comment on the issue feel that wishing for someone to die does not help them heal. The death of the criminal only causes another family to grieve, instead of helping the family of the victim to stop grieving. Most victims' families would rather work on getting on with their lives and dealing with their pain than wait around to see if the murderer of a loved one is going to be executed. The writer concludes that fighting for an execution is a constant reminder to these people that they have lost someone to senseless and tragic violence.
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"First of all, allowing the death penalty to continue is allowing human beings to play God. After all, one of the Ten Commandments does say "thou shalt not kill," and while it should definitely apply to the person who committed the crime, it should also apply to our government. Most people who believe in the Christian God believe that before we are born, our whole life, including when we will die, is determined. In the case of violent crime, although it seems extremely tragic and unfair, it was that person's time to die. When the person who committed the crime is executed, he dies before his determined time and the government has taken over the role of God. Even those who argue that predetermination means that the judgment of execution for a violent crime makes it the criminal's time to die still have a hard time explaining why they are going against one of the Ten Commandments. Secondly, the United States prohibits the execution of anyone who was under eighteen when they committed their crime, or who is mentally disabled, or both. There are laws in place that are supposed to prevent those kinds of executions from ever taking place in any state."
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The Patriot Act, 2008.
This paper argues that the Patriot Act violates and affects the civil liberties of American citizens.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that, following the events of September 11th, the Patriot Act was developed in an effort to prevent further terrorism from occurring. The writer then argues that the nature of the Patriot Act has been called into question because of concerns that the Act interferes with the civil liberties of Americans. The purpose of this discussion is to expound upon why the Patriot Act interferes with the Civil Liberties afforded Americans via the Bill of Rights. The writer concludes that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional and should be amended to ensure that the civil liberties of persons living in America are not violated.
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Introduction
The Patriot Act and Civil Liberties
Conclusion
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"There are several factors that contribute to the Patriot Act's infringement upon civil liberties. The primary problem with the Patriot Act involves the right to privacy. Under the Patriot Act, the federal government is given the right to search medical records, tax records, and even the books that an individual borrows from the library. In addition, the government also has the ability to conduct surveillance without permission. The government can also conduct secret searches of your home without telling you. All of these aforementioned invasions of privacy can occur under the patriot act without probable cause.
"These policies established by the patriot act are a direct contradiction with some of the statutes that were established in the Bill of Rights."
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AIDS in Differing Cultural Contexts, 2008.
This paper discusses how AIDS and the HIV virus is viewed in different cultural contexts.
1,917 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the case of sexually transmitted diseases, which includes AIDS, the historical media representation of behavior, causal concerns has been relatively poor, as the initial limitations of who and why people are infected play a part in media coverage as well as lack there of. The writer points out that in the case of the HIV virus, or the virus that causes AIDS the media takes center stage in creating frenzy as well as reducing public concern over the matter as a result of it being a behavior based infection, and what many consider illicit behavior at that. The writer maintains that creating a dialogue where real issues, such as what it means to be gay, what it means to be from the third world, or the first world for that matter and what STDs really are, must replace preconceived notions about the right and wrong of human behavior and even existence. The writer concludes that the human animal is a victim of a naturally occurring epidemic that must be controlled and hopefully someday eradicated, without prejudice.
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"The readership and follower-ship of such alternative resources was frequently limited to those who had been personally affected by the disease, until such media grew a voice strong enough to make others understand that they needed to demand from the popular press a realistic representation of the disease and its far reaching potential as a scourge of devastation, not unlike many other epidemics of the past.
"The idea that because a disease is an STD it deserves less attention, was so pervasive that the perception of STDs in general was in need of change, as STDs, had up to this point been seen as annoying but hardly deadly, and created a causal situation, even when the victims where unaware of their own infection and unknown ability to spread the disease. STDs were given little press, and even less public information was developed and accessible, outside health clinics that had been established in a feminist demand for equality in health care."
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Effects of Cocaine on Fetus, 2008.
This paper discusses the prenatal development and how it is affected when the mother uses cocaine.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer notes that medical science has shown that the use of drugs by a woman who is pregnant has a profound effect upon the fetus both during pregnancy and after the birth of the child. The writer then explains that the objective of this work is to research prenatal development of the fetus and the effects that the mother's use of cocaine has upon the fetus. The writer maintains that cocaine-exposed infants prior to their birth are more likely to be low birth weight, shorter in length, have behavioral problems, be born much earlier than normal, as well as experience structural abnormalities and to have respiratory problems and complications related to heart deformities. The writer concludes that cocaine use during pregnancy by the pregnant woman creates a significant risk for the fetus.
Outline:
Introduction
Reproductive Risks of Cocaine
Teratogens
Summary and Conclusion
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"Hepper states that three major principles guide the development of the fetus which are: (1) development proceeds in a cephalocaudal direction, or from head to foot; (2) development proceeds from the basic to the more specialized; and (3) development proceeds in order of importance. The most critical time for exposure during the embryonic period or the period of "organogenesis" as this is the period when the formation of the main organs of the body begins. Exposure during the fetal period, which is from around nine weeks from the conception cause delay and impairments in the fetus' growth. It is interesting to note that ..."
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Affirmative Action, 2008.
Reviews the history of affirmative action legislation in the U.S.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, in 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, the precursor of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The paper also explains that the intent of the Civil Rights Act, signed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, was to help partially redress the wrongs inflicted upon black Americans by slavery. The paper relates that the resistance by many states to their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 led to many now famous Supreme Court decisions such as "Brown v. Board of Education". The paper concludes that, today, automatic race-based hiring and educational institution admissions are undermining some of its very worthwhile and justified intentions.
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"The administration of President Richard Nixon was forced to balance the competing interests of ensuring Affirmative Action compliance with the concept of fundamental fairness guaranteed by the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, pursuant to which white students and white employment applicants had claimed "reverse" racial discrimination in connection with their rejection. After years of failed attempts to integrate certain industries, particularly those controlled by powerful unions, President Nixon issued plans like the 1969 "Philadelphia Order" to break unlawful resistance to Equal Employment Opportunity goals in the construction industry."
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Healthcare for Immigrant Chinese, 2008.
A literature review studying the healthcare of recent immigrant Chinese.
5,765 words (approx. 23.1 pages), 32 sources, APA, $ 138.95
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This paper describes the population of Chinese immigrants in the United States and points out that current first generation Chinese immigrants, whose previous healthcare in China, from 1950 to 2002, was under the Communist system, often have difficulties accepting the U.S. healthcare system. The paper defines culturally competent medical care as the provision of health and human services offered and delivered in such a way that are sensitive to language, culture and traditions of non-native immigrants, migrants and ethnic minorities with the goal of minimizing or eliminating long standing disparities in the health status of people with diverse racial, ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
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"Changes in Chinese healthcare systems in the 1980s can be attributed to the privatization of the economy. The existing healthcare system was removed and nothing was made to take its place. Decentralization of the public health system and a lack of funding for public health efforts resulted in a significant decrease in public health education and epidemic disease control. It is with this background that many immigrants to the United States come to experience and perceive privatized health care. "
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The Al Qaeda Organization, 2008.
An analysis of the background of Osama bin Laden and his development and structuring of Al Qaeda.
2,554 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper discusses the development and structure of the Al Qaeda Organization. It begins by describing the background of Al Qaeda's leader, Osama bin Laden. It then looks at how bin Laden set up the structure of the organization and how it functions today. The paper concludes that Al Qaeda represents one of the greatest threats to world security.
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"Al Qaeda, as with many other terrorist organizations, has a much elaborated way of functioning. Almost every detail is severely controlled by its leaders, starting from funding, without which the organization's purposes could not be reached, until recruitment and training. Certainly the center element of Al Qaeda is played by its ideology, which is strongly against the expansion of Western powers towards the Muslim world. However strange it might seem Al Qaeda manages to attract supporters from all over the world, irrespective of their religion but united by the common hatred against US and Western countries. Still, the organization's center ideology is based on the Muslim religion and jihad, in which Al Qaeda finds explanation for its actions. However, the organization must be viewed as an extremist terrorist organization that does not represent the Muslim world."
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Immigrant Persian-American Women and Violence, 2008.
A research paper examining the experiences of Persian-American women who managed to successfully escape domestic violence.
15,105 words (approx. 60.4 pages), 50 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents a phenomenological study that evaluates life experiences of Persian-American women who live in the southern California area who were able to escape a domestic violence. It reveals their lifestyle, challenges and the journey they select to separate themselves from traditional social male dominated environments to adopt a more liberated lifestyle. Specifically, the paper explores and reveals the central phenomenon of successful stories of immigrant Persian-American women who experienced domestic violence and managed to escape the abusive environment.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of the Problem
Purpose Statement
Significance of the Study's Contribution
Nature of the Study
Research Questions
Conceptual Framework
Definition of Terms
Assumptions
Scope, Limitations and Delimitations
Scope of Study
Limitations of Study
Delimitations of Study
Summary
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Sample Population
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"This original and influential women's movement against the Islamization policies of the new regime began with various anti-veil protests and evolved into sit-ins and work stoppages in ministries, hospitals, government agencies and girls' high-schools, resulting in the creation of dozens of women's associations and groups in public and private institutions and agencies and in every university (Moghissi, 2004). Under other circumstances, these initiatives could have provided the primary catalyst required to ensure the development of an effective democratic movement in defense of human rights, social justice and democracy, which were in fact the three stated goals of the 1979 Iranian revolution; however, in the political mood prevailing in post-revolutionary Iran, feminist demands for women's autonomy and the right to choice were deemed irrelevant to the overriding goals of introducing Islamization policies that would further disenfranchise and marginalize these female activists."
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Rape in Organized Crime, 2008.
This paper provides a critical analysis of rape in organized crime, particularly prostitution and human trafficking for the sex trade industry.
17,500 words (approx. 70.0 pages), 94 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of rape in organized crime, particularly prostitution and human trafficking for the sex trade industry. It includes the history of rape in organized crime of prostitution and the cultural norms that promoted and advanced this industry during olden times. Thereafter this paper highlights the present dilemma of rape in organized crime of prostitution and human trafficking. Subsequently, the scope of organized crime of prostitution and human trafficking is discussed. Then cultural and societal issues promoting rape and prostitution are highlighted. Next, this paper discusses the underlying causes of rape, prostitution and human trafficking. After that, the reasons for using rape and the effect it has on organized crime are revealed. Subsequently, the impact of rape on the trafficked women and children is uncovered. Consequently, this paper exposes the impact of rape on the organized crime industry of prostitution. Lastly, this paper discusses the relationship between rape, prostitution and law. In addition, there is also an account for why this abhorrent crime has a low reporting and conviction rate in the developed world.
Outline:
Introduction
Section 1: History of Rape and Prostitution
Section 2: The Present Dilemma of Rape in Organized Crime of Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Section 3: The Scope of Organized Crime of Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Section 4: Cultural and Societal Issues Promoting Rape and Prostitution
Section 5: The Underlying Causes of Rape, Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Economic Aspect of Prostitution and Rape
The Relationship between Poverty and Feminization
Underground Economy and Corruption
Individual Factors of Prostitutes
Section 6: Why Rape is Used and the Effect it has in Organized Crime
Ensnaring
Establishing Dependence
Seizing Control
Total Supremacy
Section 7: The Impact of Rape and Violence on the Trafficked Women
Section 8: The Impact of Rape and Prostitution on the Organized Crime Industry
Section 9: Rape, Prostitution and Law
Reasons for Non-Reporting
Summary and Conclusion
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"In addition, Leuchtag (2003) asserts that human trafficking for sexual exploitation is quite rarely taken up as a human rights violation. In fact more often than not, it is taken up as a national security issue and/or illegal immigration issue. In addition, very often governments and the criminal justice systems complicate human trafficking with smuggling. What is common across both smuggling and human trafficking is that both involve movement of goods/people across borders through unofficial channels (Leuchtag, 2003). Raymond (2002) in his study criticized the amalgamation of human trafficking with smuggling. He argues that one involves the consent of the parties involved, that is, the exporter and the importer of goods; while the other is a form of slavery being carried out by the organized crime mafia. Moreover, the movement of people across borders involves sexual exploitation and gross violation of basic human rights (Raymond, 2002). The trafficked people are mostly from the poorest part of the world that has been deprived of the basic rights and privileges to begin with. They are taken from being in a position of misery to further suffering in the form of rape, abuse, torture and battering (Carrington and Hearn, 2003)."
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Globalization and Nuclear Terrorism, 2008.
This paper looks at the increasing risk of nuclear terrorism in a flat world.
767 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The writer looks at globalization in a flat world as described by Thomas Friedman who outlines a situation that is even more dangerous than a time when only nation states had access to nuclear technology. In this article, the writer discusses that today, geopolitical conflicts based in ideological differences combined with the economic realities of globalism have given rise to a situation where the destructive power of nuclear weapons may soon no longer be confined to nation states. The writer maintains that it is a problem of such proportions and magnitude that its importance dwarfs the relative importance of nearly every other conceivable problem. The writer concludes that there are grave consequences of failing to control the global economy more effectively and of failing to increase our financial assistance to those regions where poverty rather than ideological sympathy for terrorists, motivates cooperation between those with access to nuclear material and those who wish to attack the United States.
Outline:
Background and History of the Problem
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"The Cold War bankrupted the Soviet Union by demanding so much economic investment that ordinary Russian citizens lived a perpetual life of extreme deprivation. Even the vast Russian military eventually was unable to pay many of its career soldiers and the many scientists and technicians responsible for safeguarding its nuclear facilities and materials. Since the end of the Cold War in 1990, many of its nuclear facilities have been shut down, but not reliably secured. As a result, vast amounts of highly enriched Uranium is susceptible to theft for sale on the international black market. Even the nuclear scientists and technicians still employed in the Soviet Union earn significantly less than what would be considered minimum wage in this country and therefore, have tremendous incentive to use their access to nuclear materials to supplement their incomes. "
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