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Paternalism Throughout His(her)tory, 2001.
This paper discusses the history of paternalism giving examples from Biblical sources, literary source and historical occurrences. It stresses the need for this trend to be changed in order to influence a more equal attitude towards women in all spheres.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the history of paternalism giving examples from Biblical sources, literary source and historical occurrences. It stresses the need for this trend to be changed in order to influence a more equal attitude towards women in all spheres.
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"It is our responsibility to change the language so it reflects herstory, because paternalism in all of its forms, has attached its scolex to societyy and has been gaily feeding off the nourishment of humanity?s intellectual endeavors. In fact, it has gorged itself within the intestines of rhetoric, ?history,? poetics, semantics, politics, law, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. As Hobbes said, ?No arts, no letters, no societyy, and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.? But women had no part in agreeing to the Hobbesian social contract. Not to state that there haven?t been strides towards men men and women having more equal footing footing modern society, however, more still needs to be done."
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Paternalism and Class in Latin America, 2003.
Discusses how paternalistic overtures and the positioning of the elite as a benign force in the lives of the poor have formed the path of class conflict in Latin America.
3,677 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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This paper analyzes the motives and methods behind the class overtures in Latin America and how these methods have clashed with the pure-force tactics also employed by those in power. It discusses how paternalism has both hindered and facilitated force and violence in class struggle in Latin America. The writer also explores this topic through looking at missionaries, industry and politics in the region, using specific examples such as factories in Chile and Columbia, Peronism in Argentina and Isabellan legislation in the New World.
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"The modern era has seen the rise of class conflict to the forefront of the political and economic arenas of the world. Nowhere is this more clearly seen than in the socially stratified sphere of Latin American history. From violent strikes to repressive politics, Latin America has seen class struggle pit the poor against the rich, labor against capital, peasants against landlords, the people against the government, and the masses against the elite. And yet, class conflict and the lines between the sides involved have never been so clear-cut in reality as in words. In many instances, the powers that be, the elites of politics and the factory owners of industry, have positioned themselves not as the enemies, but as the protectors, of the poor. From European missionary rhetoric to paternalistic factory politics to populist politics, those in power have forged as a much of a legacy in positioning themselves as a benign force in the lives of the lower class as they have in abusing and antagonizing those less fortunate. Incidences of paternalism, control by those in power to mold the lower classes into a way of living deemed or advertised as better than their current status, in Latin America are not only deviations from the them-vs.-us portrait of class struggle; paternalism complexifies and deepens the reality of class relations itself by at times intensifying the exploitation of elite goals, and at other times offering the lower classes genuine help from the above. Often, though, the effects of paternalism have been somewhere in between, both building bridges and burning them in the war between classes. In analyzing the motives behind paternalistic actions and rhetoric, whether they derive from need for control or power, or a genuine conception or misconception of how to improve the lives of the lower class, students of Latin American history can see that the reasons behind paternalistic efforts have been varied and unclear, while the effects of these efforts have touched all aspects of social, economic and political identity in Latin America. "
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Paternal Influences in Poetry, 2005.
A paper on the works of e.e. cummings and Dylan Thomas as they pertain to paternal influences
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper explores how cummings's and Thomas's \ relationships with their fathers influenced and inspired the writing of their poems. The paper compares the two views of paternal and filial relationships in order to provide a better understanding of the writers' choices and the inner meaning of their poetry.
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"Every writer has a different story, a unique path they have taken to become a writer or identify himself or herself as a writer. Many are born with God given talent while others struggle to learn the craft and swim with the sharks. It is this internal story, an array of experiences that makes the writer who they are and influences what and how they write. Early on, a writer recognizes the need to convey the story and a connection is born. This connection begins at a fundamental level of human sociology where the use of story is central. Howard Gardner reflects, "the ultimate impact of the writer depends most significantly on the particular story that he or she relates or embodies, and the receptions to that story on the part of the audiences" (14). By telling stories, allows for a certain level of openness or vulnerability on the part of the writer and makes them human."
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Paternal Power, 2005.
The ideas of Hobbes and Locke and parental power.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 19.95
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The paper discusses the issue of paternal power as perceived by English philosophers, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. It looks at the theories that they agreed on and those they disagreed on. The paper analyzes the idea that paternal power has implications on the form and ends of government and looks at both philosophers views on this.
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"Both Hobbes and Locke believed that the concept of paternal power would be better considered in terms of parental power. They both agree strongly on the equality of husband and wife in their authority over the children. However, they disagreed on the origins of this equality. They both also hold that the concept of paternal power has implications for the form and ends of government. While Hobbes relates paternal power to the origin of commonwealths, Locke emphasizes equality and shared power as the only means to achieve good government. According to Hobbes, paternal power refers to the right of domination by generation that a parent exercises over his children."
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The Jesse Jackson Paternity Issue, 2002.
Discussion of the public reaction to Jess Jackson's announcement that he had fathered a child out of wedlock.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 24.95
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On January 18, 2001, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced publicly he had fathered a child out of wedlock. Reaction was quick to come and is discussed in this five-page paper.
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Japanese Economic Success, 1994.
An examination of paternalism as the primary force behind economic development. Includes cultural background, social values, labor boss system, Mazda miracle, management style, role of the government and macroeconomics.
6,750 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 14 sources, £ 76.95
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"The effort to understand and explain Japan's remarkable economic success has spawned countless theories focusing on Japanese industrial relations, politics, culture, and any number of other characteristics of Japanese society. Early theories often emphasized government intervention in the economy. Japanese success was attributed to brilliant industrial and trade policy involving strong government intervention. These theories claimed that Japan's powerful Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) attracted Japan's "best and brightest" and that the bureaucracy further ensured the development and international competitiveness of entire industrial sectors through administrative guidance. Other scholars of Japan focused on company level management practices-quality control circles, justin-time delivery and labor-management cooperation. Still others..."
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Single Parenting, 2001.
A look at a hypothetical case which examines laws regarding single parenting and paternity in the State of California.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper takes a story of a young teenage couple who have a baby and looks at the complex laws regarding paternity and adoption. The paper examines situations like if the mother wishes to leave the state, give the child up for adoption, block visitation rights and so on. The father's rights are also addressed such as child support and wishing to obtain custody.
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"While out of the state Tammy writes to Spike, telling him that she has had an abortion. In fact, however, she delivers a healthy baby and the two of them rejoin her parents when the baby is still an infant. Spike learns that he in fact has a child and tries to visit, but Tammy?s parents block this visit. After six months Tammy tires of the wearisome task of being a mother when she herself is still a child and trying to raise the child and decides to allow Mr. and Mrs. Rich, a wealthy childless couple, to adopt the child. When Spike hears of this plan, he is outraged because he still hopes to marry Tammy and raise the child with her."
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"Les Miserables", "Hamlet" and "The Kite Runner", 2006.
A discussion regarding the paternal relationships in 'Les Miserables', 'Hamlet' and 'The Kite Runner' focusing on fathers, sons and sexuality.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses and compares the paternal relationships in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables', Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Khaled Hosseni's 'The Kite Runner'. The paper focuses primarily on the issues of sexuality, power and moral redemption, and on the influence of the father or father figure on his son.
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"However, Valjean's first redemption comes after he leaves prison, which has temporarily erased his inner goodness. Once a good and poor man driven to steal by a corrupt system, Valjean becomes corrupt but experiences a reversal of fortune after the priest he steals from refuses to reveal his pilferage to the authorities. Amir begins his early life wealthy and even though he is young, morally corrupt and jealous as a young boy. Through his family's degradation in America, ironically Amir gains some integrity and comes to terms with his past because both Baba and Amir assume a new, lesser role in the competitive new land where all immigrants must grapple with their new identities. In contrast, Valjean is corrupted in prison, but because of his fundamentally good character, finds redemption through the good actions of others like the priest who spares him from going back to prison and the example of Cosette's mother Fantine. Valjean finds a new identity as a father, because of the priest's fatherly role."
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DNA Fingerprinting, 1993.
Provides a definition and looks at this practice's history, test cases, techniques and accuracy. Examples of paternity & criminal cases and problems are discussed.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, £ 40.95
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" DNA Defined and Delineated
While there are several definitions available for DNA, Matta presents the following definition that would be used when briefing laboratory technologists who are new to processing this molecule.
DNA is the carrier of genetic information. It is composed of two linear polymers held together by hydrogen bonds and arranged in a helical conformation, similar to a stepladder. These polymers or strands consist of repeat units of nucleotides which are composed of a sugar, deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a purine or pyrimidine base. There are four main nucleotides, each defined by the base attached to the sugar moiety. The four nucleotides are: adenine.."
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Child Custody, 2000.
A definition, establishing paternity, gender biases of courts, non-custodial fathers, visitation rights and child support.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, £ 31.95
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"Child custody is the right and duty to care for a child on a day to day basis. It involves making major decisions concerning the life and well being of the child. From the early history of our country until the mid 1800s, fathers were generally favored for custody in the event of divorce because children were basically considered property, all of which belonged to the man (ABA, p. 82, 1994). However, by the mid 1800s, this sentiment changed and the mother received custody of the children so long as she was minimally fit (ABA, p. 82, 1994). This preference continued until the 1970s and 1980s, at which time both parents..."
were theoretically to have equal status in the battle for
custody. Currently, both the mother and the father have an equal
burden of proving to the court that it is in "the best interests
of the child" for the child to be in his or her custody (ABA, p.
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HIV/AIDS Ethics, 2007.
This paper discusses how health care professionals who encounter HIV/AIDS must rely on personal ethical principles.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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The paper notes that caring for persons with HIV/AIDS has become a fundamental feature of all health care professions, due to the staggering rates of infection worldwide. The paper explains that becoming aware of the numerous nuances in ethical reasoning can help guide a health care professional's decisions in providing optimal care for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The paper discusses how preserving patient confidentiality and minimizing medical paternalism have become keys to providing ethical treatment for all patients. Yet, the paper points out that health care workers may have to break the patient's confidentiality in order to preserve public health, one of the key responsibilities of the health care professional.
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"Patient autonomy is a central issue in health care in general. Preserving patient confidentiality and minimizing medical paternalism have become keys to providing ethical treatment for all patients. Patients with HIV/AIDS deserve similar ethical treatment and are entitled by law and by hospital regulations to a reasonable assumption of both autonomy and confidentiality. Decisions regarding courses of treatment, for example, should be made by the patient except in extreme cases in which patient consciousness has been compromised. Similarly, patients with HIV/AIDS assume the preservation of confidentiality. Ethical dilemmas regarding confidentiality and patient autonomy can easily arise when health care professionals suspect that a patient with HIV/AIDS is not taking adequate precautions to prevent the transmission of the illness."
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Manifest Destiny: the Backbone of America, 2007.
A discussion of the origins of the concept of Manifest Destiny and the influence it still holds today.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper takes a look at the term Manifest Destiny, coined by John O'Sullivan in 1837 in his "The Great Nation of Futurity", which attempted to explain and justify American expansion and westward movement. The paper holds that Manifest Destiny was sown into the fabric of American history even before O'Sullivan came up with the term. It traces the idea back to similar views held by Samuel Danforth's election sermon of 1670, as well as to Andrew Jackson's Second Annual Message to Congress. The paper explains that men used a collection of rhetorical tools such as paternalism, veiled benevolence, analogous conditions, the God argument, metaphors and exceptionalism to appeal to white Anglo- Christians to push and fulfill America's Manifest Destiny. Lastly, the paper asserts that the meaning of the term has changed today. The paper concludes that the United States no longer uses Manifest Destiny to seek land, but rather to spread American influence around the world as an uninterrupted political authority.
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"The Monroe Doctrine established the idea that the western hemisphere is hands off from European nations. The Monroe Doctrine and manifest destiny go hand to hand. The Monroe Doctrine came into being because of the threat to our security by Russian imperialist. It is believed that manifest destiny was to not only spread out to the West but also include modern day Canada, Mexico, Cuba and surrounding islands. The Monroe Doctrine sought to curb other nations, especially European powers desire to expand in the United States backyard. The purchase of Alaska was to stop Russian expansion in North America. Also, the United States wanted to provoke fear in Spain and France from expanding to Cuba and Latin America. The United States did not want any other country other than themselves to lay claim on this side of the globe. Beyond the Pacific Ocean shoreline with the U.S., manifest destiny set its eye on Hawaii. There was enormous "economic, political, and military power" of the United States that heavily influenced Hawaiian politics (Kagan 325). In 1893, the United States with the help of "light-skinned property owners" over threw the monarchy and Queen Liliuokalani (325-326)."
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Patient Autonomy, 2004.
A look at the argument for patient autonomy.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines the meaning and significance of patient autonomy and the way in which it relates to medical paternalism. It attempts to show how the case for patient autonomy is not only ethically valid, but also essential for the moral and practical balance in the medical profession. It also explores how underlying this view is the fact that the issue of patient autonomy does not exist in isolation or in the medical field alone, but relates to other issues and ethical problems in the society at large. These larger issues refer to various forms of control and authoritarianism, which act against personal liberty and freedom.
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"The concept of and motivation for patient autonomy is best understood by understanding the meaning of the term medical paternity. Paternity is a concept that is allied to a wider and predominantly contemporary problem, namely the world wide reaction against forms of control and dominance from persons, associations or groups that are not transparent and open in their dealings. The term paternalism carries with it many loaded meanings based on restriction and control, particularly pertaining to information. The term has been deconstructed in many spheres, including the field of medicine. This deconstruction aims at exposing the hidden layers of hegemony and biased authoritarianism that the term implies."
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing, 2005.
A discussion on the ethical questions that can arise in the care individuals for health professionals.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 19.95
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This paper discusses ethics in the field of nursing and medicine. It discusses the ethical questions and problems that can arise for health professionals while caring for their patients. The paper discusses the four principles of veracity, justice, fidelity and paternalism, as they relate to these particular professions.
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"Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing In the fields of nursing and medicine, as a whole, one of the biggest issues to come up for professionals in these lines of work is ethics. By ethics, we mean issues where one's moral fiber and ability to decide between right and wrong, between good and bad are called into play. Each and every day where patient care is employed and lives are at stake, healthcare professionals such as nurses must make ethical decisions for the good of all. This essay will evaluate four different principles that come up when ethical reasoning is used in the nursing field. The four principles that will be discussed are: veracity, justice, fidelity, and paternalism. The first principle that this paper will discuss is that of veracity."
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