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Hate Based Racial & Cultural Divisions, 2006.
A discussion regarding hate based divisions and atrocities.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper discusses how human beings are still capable of dividing themselves up into groups and committing terrible atrocities based on hatred for other groups of people. The paper focuses primarily on the Holocaust and the Rwandan massacres.
From the Paper
"Sadly, in spite of the horror with which most people viewed Hitler's actions, such wars continued to be waged by some groups against others. Another such slaughter occurred in Africa, in the country of Rwanda, in 1994. This horror was between two tribes living in Rwanda, the Hutus and the Tutsis. Even in the capitol city of Kigali one's tribal affiliation mattered. When violence erupted in 1994, Hutu tribal members were able to slaughter nearly one million Tutsis and other targeted individuals in only three months.
There are both similarities and differences between the Nazi Holocaust and the Hutu slaughter of 1994. Both campaigns relied heavily on propaganda. In German, German citizens were told that many of Germany's problems were the fault of Jews (2, PAGE). In Rwanda, the slaughter was triggered by the crash of the President's plane, which many believed was shot down by Tutsis because the President was a Hutu. One of the few radio stations immediately launched a campaign of hate propaganda against the Tutsis. This propaganda quickly fanned flames left smoldering from previous clashes between the two tribes. In both groups, the two groups had been able to live together in civility until propaganda divided them. While some Germans were anti-Semitic prior to World War II, others worked together and mixed socially. In Rwanda, Hutus and Tutsis had been able to live together in peace for some time in spite of a bloody history. In fact, the protagonist in the movie Hotel Rwanda, married a Tutsi woman. "
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Ethics in Counseling, 2006.
An in-depth discussion on the makings of a good counselor.
3,989 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 74.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on the importance of resolving personal issues in order to be an effective counselor. It continues to expand on the counselor as an objective party. The paper also explores multicultural perspectives and diversity issues. In conclusion, the author explains that a competent counselor needs to continue training in order to remain effective.
Table of Contents:
The Counselor as a Person and as a Professional
Values and the Helping Relationship
Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues
Professional Competence and Training
Bibliography
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"The basic values listed above are core human attributes that facilitate a person to live normally with oneself and the society therefore the underlying factor a counselor should look at is that whatever basic values presented to a client, the client must have the ultimate choice and freedom without any hint of coercion or undue influence. A counselor who has a different set of values from a client may not be valuable to the client's program because of conflicting perceptions. But if a counselor feels that he cannot continue with a client due to values differentiation, then he is looking out more for his welfare rather than the client. Loss of objectivity is apparent and the counselor only ends up limiting his practice to clients that run parallel to his values."
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Dressing for Service, 2006.
A discussion regarding the question of whether mode of dress affects the quality of customer service received.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper discusses the research proposal to determine whether or not a customer's level of dress affects the level of customer service he or she receives. In this paper, it is anticipated that a well-dressed customer is more likely to receive superior customer service than one who is not.
Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Subjects for the Study
Ethical Considerations
Measurement
Data Collection Methods
Analysis
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"More data needs to be collected with actual shoppers, and not simply confederates of researchers posing as shoppers. This research hopes to correct that. For the one study found that did study actual shoppers and the level of customer service they received, results may have been skewed as it was the researchers' opinions on whether or not the subject was receiving a specific, subjective level of customer service, as opposed to the subject's personal experience. In addition, this particular study, conducted by Kim and Lennon, focused solely on female customers in a plus-sized clothing store. Although this was done in an effort "to ensure that the body size of the customers was not a factor in how they were treated" ("Well-dressed women", 2006), the results of this research are so specific to plus-sized women and specifically plus-sized clothing retailers that more research needs to be conducted with a broader subject base and product base. Only in this way can a study truly contribute to the basic understanding of human nature, and specifically human interaction and the treatment of others based on visual appearances. "
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Betrayal and Revenge in 'Medea', 2006.
A discussion regarding the emotions and pain that the character Medea endures, in the Greek myth 'Medea'.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper discusses how betrayal always begins with a relationship of trust. The paper explains how the person who becomes the victim initially trusts the person who does the betraying. The paper uses this explanation of betrayal to understand the position of the Greek mythical legend, Medea, a woman who is exceptionally intelligent and also very angry.
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"At first, Medea reacts to Jason's betrayal with extreme grief and even suicidal thoughts: "That lightening from heaven would split my head open. Oh, what use have I now for life? I would find my release in death and leave hateful existence behind me" (747:142-145). What begins as a terrible and unexpected blow producing pain and grief then progresses to murderous rage and a burning desire for revenge. As the children's nurse describes it, "...now there's hatred everywhere. Love is diseased" (744:16).Because Medea lives in a patriarchal culture where women have no rights, she cannot fight back openly (as a woman might do in Court today, for instance). Instead, she has to scheme and manipulate. The nurse describes her nature as full of "wildness," with a "bitter nature," and "proud hearted" (746:103-104). "
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Wilde Visions of Paterian Aesthetics, 2007.
This paper analyzes works by Oscar Wilde and Walter Pater, examining parallels with regards to ethics and aesthetics.
19,650 words (approx. 78.6 pages), 25 sources, MLA, £ 170.95
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In this work, Oscar Wilde's plays are partially taken into deep consideration as an analysis of his playwright identity. In the process of the discovery of his decadent resentment of the late nineteenth century orders, the influential figures of the new movement are also indicated. Oscar Wilde and Walter Pater have important parallels among their Epistemologies, ethics and aesthetics. The writer uses extensive examples primarily regarding to Pater's first book, Marius The Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas (1885) and Wilde's plays of 1894, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest, to display their aesthetic ideology to demonstrate the precise link between the two, for it has never been convincingly interjected. The main question underlying this paper is of how Wilde perceives art. While exploring his conception of art, dandy-ism is comprehensibly touched in order to reveal his aesthetic identity. However, this paper discusses his aesthetic ideology in the context of individualism through the referencing of some of his works, particularly his aforementioned plays. The question at the basis of this preoccupation is of how Wilde displays the expressing of individuality and idiosyncrasies through art and in particular the value of art.
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"The use of Puns is another concept that pars to both the aesthetic identity of Walter Pater as well as the aesthetic identity of Oscar Wilde. In this play "The Importance of Being Earnest", the pun, which is generally believed to be the lowest structure of oral humor, is hardly ever just a humor on words. The duality of the title in itself is proof of that. One example of such a notion lies in the earnest/Ernest humor that is utilized to hit the very truth of all the Victorian ideas and rules regarding propriety and responsibility. Gwendolen wants to be betrothed to a man named Ernest, without giving a thought to whether the man bearing such a name bears its qualities too or not. She, nevertheless, immediately exonerates Jack's dishonesty in personifying a man who is originally neither "earnest" nor "Ernest," and who, because of forces stronger than his own power, consequently develops both "earnest" and "Ernest." Jack is a perfect paradox and a compound emblem of Victorian duplicity."
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Random School Drug Tests, 2007.
An analysis of students' rights with regards to random drug testing in residence halls.
1,538 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper discusses the legal and ethical consideration of colleges demanding random drug tests of students in residence halls. The paper begins by discussing the legality and ethics of random drug tests in the workplace and then discusses if there are any additional considerations to take into account regarding the testing of college students. It concludes by discussing possible students' reactions to drug tests and the effectiveness of the testing.
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"These restrictions were also for underage students, all of whom were minors, unlike college students who compose a mix of minors and adults. Also the students in question in the Supreme Court cases were participants in involuntary activities. Although the proposed regulation might be for a dormitory, to argue that for a residential college that requires all freshman live in a dorm unless they live at home and draws forth a student body from all areas of the country has a voluntary residence policy in the dorm is untrue and absurd. Most students have little choice whether they live in a test-free environment or not."
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Capital Punishment from a Christian Perspective, 2007.
This paper argues in favor of the death penalty, citing the Bible as giving legitimacy to this outlook.
1,629 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper describes a Christian Fundamentalist perspective in favor of capital punishment. In particular, it cites a recent case in California which denied a death row appeal, and argues how this decision was correct from a Christian outlook. The author also presents the human rights perspective, which is considered the opposing viewpoint. In contrast to this outlook, the author argues that the will of God takes precedence.
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"Murder is a capital crime. It is a sin not only against society, but against God himself. We therefore believe that it would be against the will and word of God to abolish the death penalty world wide. Indeed, only the states and countries still using this form of punishment is within the will of God. Anyone not complying with this is playing with a dangerous fire. "
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Drug Testing in the Workplace, 2007.
A review of an article written by Michael Cranford called "Drug Testing and the Right to Privacy: Arguing the Ethics of Workplace Drug Testing."
1,289 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses issues related in an article written by Michael Cranford called "Drug Testing and the Right to Privacy: Arguing the Ethics of Workplace Drug Testing." The paper suggests that employers have two grounds on which to test employees - ethical (in case the employee becomes injured at work) and legal (the test does not infringe on privacy and drug use is costing the company money). The paper discusses these contentions in more detail.
Table of Contents:
One: The Problem
Two: The Issues Related To The Problem Addressed By The Article Three: The Implications Of The Article To All Parties And Society Ramifications If The Problem Is Not Addressed
Tangible Benefits Of Resolving The Problem
Four: Solutions Provided By The Article
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"If the worker is indeed found to be taking drugs that impair performance, the fact that the company now knows about the drug abuse allows the company to provide "employer-sponsored counseling and rehabilitative measures" (although Cranford doesn't say how many companies would provide rehab versus simply firing the person). So, if there were no drug tests, the employee who is addicted, for example, would have continued using drugs had the test not caught the use and allowed the employer to help the user kick the habit. And moreover, knowing the worker is proven through verifiable testing to be a drug user protects the company from "wrongful termination litigation," if indeed the worker is fired and makes a claim against the company firing him or her."
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Euthanasia, 2007.
A discussion of the ethical dilemmas facing doctors and nurses when discussing euthanasia.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the ethical issue of euthanasia and particularly, the way that it impacts the nursing profession. The paper defines euthanasia and then goes on to describe the different forms of euthanasia and the differing ethical issues that exist for each one. The paper also discusses the moral dilemma for doctors who are required, on the one hand, to follow the patients's will and on the other hand, are required to treat and to attempt to cure.
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"The involuntary euthanasia is the third and most cruel form of killing. In Nazi Germany the state decided to dispose off its retarded, handicapped and mentally ill under the T-4 Euthanasia Program. The persons being subjected to involuntary euthanasia fully appreciated their handicap, although severely ill or deformed, they did not want to die. This form is unacceptable in any society. Even in the post war Germany, the involuntary euthanasia practice during the Nazi period is recognized as inhuman and now the preferred word for euthanasia is 'Sterbhilfe' (help in dying)."
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College Athletes, 2006.
A discussion regarding the compensation of student athletes.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines the hypocrisy of a system that prohibits student athletes, many of whom devote more than a full-time workweek to their sport outside of classes, from being compensated for their efforts outside of free school-related items like tuition and books. According to the paper, the college system has become inundated with corruption regarding payments and perks offered to players, more and more athletes are electing to skip college or at least a year of it altogether in favor of going professional, and demands on athletes are becoming more and more time-consuming and stringent.
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"One critic of the current system has even suggested that paying athletes is a basic human rights issue of underpaid (rather, unpaid) workers and said that even if students' pay is put into a trust fund for after graduation, at least the athletes will have been reimbursed for their efforts (Kirkpatrick 1995). Students who participate in work-study programs at their universities naturally expect to be, and are, reimbursed for their efforts at the school. In a similar manner, student-athletes perform a valuable service for the university and should be compensated accordingly. Many opponents of this policy noted that most college athletics programs do not turn a profit; granted, women's tennis may not be a significant spectator sport at many colleges, but that does not mean that the national champion football team did not bring in upwards of $100 million in merchandise, television rights, and ticket sales."
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Affirmative Action, 2006.
A discussion regarding the history, social impact and efficacy of affirmative action policies.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the history of affirmative action and how it has evolved over the years. The paper looks at the impact that affirmative action has on society and the actual success or failure of such a policy.
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"In terms of how federal Affirmative Action policies and guidelines are supposed to accomplish these goals, the process was/is intended to be slow but steady. Affirmative Action policies and guidelines would facilitate opportunities for equal entry, for blacks, other minorities, and other protected groups, into housing, jobs and higher education institutions until, little by little, America's keen consciousness of racial differences (the basis of discrimination) would lessen and eventually disappear: in neighborhoods; in colleges; universities; graduate and professional schools; and workplaces (Dworkin; Harris & Narayan; Sabbagh). In this respect, up to now, Affirmative Action has been partly successful, although not entirely successful. Still, some genuine gains have been made (Marable). As Marable also reminds us, however "These impressive gains were not a result of voluntary actions" (p. 36), and likely never would have been made at all, except for Affirmative Action policies and guidelines."
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Human Cloning: Ethics, Science and Religion, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of stem cell research from the political, scientific and religious aspects.
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper relates that it is not legal in the United States to use any federal funds in the production of stem cells that were gleaned from human embryos. The paper explains how this law is controversial because many researchers believe that stem cells' unique ability to be converted into other cells is important in the ongoing search for cures for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases that presently have no remedy.The paper then discusses the religious viewpoints of cloning of the Roman Catholic Church, Jews, Protestants and Muslims. In addition, the paper points out five ethical issues relates to cloning.
Outline:
Scientific and Political Aspects of Cloning
Religious Issues Related to Cloning
From the Paper
"Meanwhile, an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (Monastersky, 2006) points out that research is continuing, and privately-funded labs are using stem cell lines from leftover embryos "produced during in vitro fertilization procedures at fertility clinics." Those embryonic cells are thought "to hold such promise because they are pluripotent," Monastersky writes; that means, the article continues, that they "have the ability to develop into any one of the more than 200 different types of cells in the adult human body.""
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Ethics and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2007.
The paper examines the issue of corporate responsibility, the extent of its existence and what ideally corporate ethical responsibility should be.
863 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The paper explains that the essence of corporate ethical responsibility is the embracing of strategies that are transparent, easily accounted for and free from conflicts of interest. The paper explains how this was lacking in many corporations who found that through sophisticated trading and fund management, fake financial results could be created to give the illusion of greater profits, growth and earning potential. The paper discusses how the US Congress felt it necessary to legislate corporate responsibility and ethics in the form of laws. The paper details the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation and relates that these laws are forcing companies to comply with legislation that will guarantee fiscal accountability and corporate responsibility for ethical behavior.
Outline:
Defining Ethical Responsibility
Enforcing Corporate Responsibility
Sarbanes-Oxley is Redefining Corporate Ethics and Responsibility
From the Paper
"The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation promises to be just the beginning of a tidal wave of compliance legislation that will influence organizations and their strategies to attain corporate responsibility for years to come. CEOs specifically are at the center of many of the compliance efforts, as they will be held personally responsible for any aberrations in reporting and financial data. The fact that many publicly-held companies are contending with as the revised deadline approaches for Section 404 compliance and are still not ready shows that even with legislation, corporate responsibility takes a strong commitment from C-level executives to become real in a company."
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Ethics of Social Promotion, 2007.
This paper presents an examination of social promotions in school.
1,997 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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In this article, the writer explores what a social promotion does and then discusses the controversy surrounding its use. A case study is also presented in which a counselor disagrees with the social promotion graduation plans for a high school student and suggests several alternatives. The writer concludes that social promotion has a place in today's school systems, however, the need for personal responsibility cannot be minimized either. The writer maintains that the ethics of social promotion must be carefully weighed in each case so that the student reaches the most appropriate decision while not being enabled to deflect personal responsibility for success or failure. Further, the writer notes that school guidance counselors must be prepared to argue their case against the unwarranted social promotion of a student, while at the same time be able to offer alternatives that can satisfy the district by maintaining an ethical standard of high quality.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Promotion Defined
Argument for Banning Social Promotion
History of Social Promotion
Ethical Dilemma
Case Study
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The practice of social promotion has been a debated topic in the field of education for many years. Those who agree with its use believe it allows a student to succeed who otherwise would have no hope of success, while those who are against its use believe it teaches students that they do not have to make an effort and they will be handed success anyway, which will harm them later in life.
School systems across the nation have been dismantling their social promotion policy over the past few years citing the fact that students need to be prepared for the real world and social promotion does not prepare them. In addition the systems dismantling their social promotion programs believe it is unfair to the students who work hard to fulfill the requirements to allow their peers to promote without the same success."
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