To have an in-depth understanding social justice we need different types of evidence. Discuss.
To have an in-depth understanding of social justice we need different types of evidence. Social justice is about equality and fairness between human beings. It is ideas of how to behave which are embodied in laws and institutions that are contested and changed over time. Not everyone will agree with the legal notions of what is ‘just’ and ‘unjust’ and so certain views, and the laws that maintain and reinforce them, can actually lead to injustice and social harm. Struggles for equality have led to changes in welfare and crime control policies and this this essay will look at some of the evidence that is used to bring about such changes and will demonstrate that while statistical data is considered more reliable in demonstrating the extent and impact of inequality, it is best illustrated through peoples experiences. Social scientists have long attempted to analyse and measure inequality by focussing on the material inequalities of income and wealth. One way this is done is through statistical measures such as the ‘Gini Coefficient’ which measures the spread of income inequality between countries at different times. In 2007 The Equalities Review reported that the Gini Coefficient for income in the UK has been falling slowly over the early years of the century, reflecting a reverse in a time span of just under three years (John Clarke, pg: 36). While this is a
Notes on "All Quiet on the Western Front"
All Quiet on the Western Front Plot Outline -In 1914, a room full of German schoolboys, fresh-faced and idealistic, are goaded and urged on by their schoolmaster (Kantorek) to troop off to the ‘glorious war’ and fight for ‘the Fatherland’. With the fire and patriotism of youth they sign up – oblivious to what horrors they will face... What follows is the moving story of a young ‘unknown soldier’ (novel is in the first person) experiencing the horror and disillusionment of life in the trenches. One by one the boys begin to fall... Main Characters Paul Baumer – The main character and narrator. He experiences the severe psychological and physical effects of the war. He was only 19 years old when he enlisted, and came from the same school as Albert Kropp and Fredrich Muller. Initially, we don’t find out much about him, but later on in the novel we find out that before the War, Paul was a creative, sensitive, and passionate person, writing poems and having a clear love for his family. But as the war changed his attitude and personality, poems and other aspects of his past life become something Paul could not remember having any link to, and he learns to disconnect himself from his emotions. Stanislaus Katczinsky – About 40 years old, he
Discuss the statement " Art changes the world as much as government and politicians do"
“Artists have a say, and what they say can change the world as much as politician can” Speech Against and For I am going to argue that art doesn’t change the world as much as government and politician do. All individuals are living in a society ruled by the government and laws which influence people’s behaviour also having new laws and protests have changed the way people lives and have change the world. For example the march on Washington (1963) after America became unified in its quest for independence it was the biggest political demonstration ever staged in the United States, and a day that would quickly become part of the national narrative. Another example would be the Iraq war Protest (2003) America's invasion of Iraq evoked worldwide outrage and anti-war protestors took to the streets to display their opposition to what they perceived as more needless deaths. Also The President of The Unites States Barack Obama has forever changed the history of American presidency. He added a new chapter, to how he is the first African American president. There are five specific areas where civil society has made very important political and social contributions. These are: women’s right, ecological justice and environment protection, human rights of ethnic, religious, race, and sexual minorities’ movements for citizens’ participation and accountable
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Analyse two heroic women who find ways of being that go against the patriarchal grain and subvert the stereotype of the 'weaker sex'.
Analyse two heroic women who find ways of being that go against the patriarchal grain and subvert the stereotype of the 'weaker sex'. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne are two pieces of work in which a heroic woman is depicted. Both the memoir and the novella portray their female protagonists as going against the patriarchal grain - within a familial home and a Puritan society respectively - and subverting the stereotype of the 'weaker sex' through displays of great emotional strength. As a result the protagonists of both works could be considered as female literary heroes. The Scarlet Letter is set in Puritan New England, and the first chapter of the novella immediately depicts a strict, grey society: "sad-coloured garments and grey steeple-crowned hats ... beetle-browed and gloomy" (Hawthorne, 1992, ch.1). This setting is furthered with descriptions of a heavy, spiked door and general use of pathetic fallacy to convey a sense of severity (Chapman, n.d.). When Hawthorne contrasts this colourless society with the scarlet shade of the "ignominious" letter 'A', that is forcibly emblazoned upon Hester Prynne's chest due to her conviction as an 'adulteress', Hester is seen to instantly be placed against the grain of the patriarchal Puritan society (Hawthorne, 1992, ch.2). Hester furthers this rebellion by staying in the town which has
Dreams are very important in 'Of Mice and Men'.
Dreams are very important in 'Of Mice and Men' In 'Of Mice and Men' dreams are a major theme, they feature heavily throughout the book, most characters have a dream although some feature more than others. The Dreams in 'Of Mice and Men' are more like hopes and ambitions; they give the characters something to aspire to and give them the hope and determination to continue. They also allow the reader a deeper insight into the personality of the dreamer; the dream reflects the person's innermost feelings, hopes and insecurities. For some characters, their dream seems realistic and this is what fuels the dream even more, the thought that one day their dream will come true. However the most important thing about the dreams is that they allow both the reader and the characters to escape the harsh reality of the characters lives. George and Lennie have a dream of owing their own piece of land; 'an' live off the fatta the land', this is the typical 'American Dream' of the period. Most ranch hands shared this dream but for very few did it become reality. This dream shows their wish for companionship, honesty and love, their ambition to escape the itinerant workers loneliness and poverty. This dream reflects the type of people they are, as although they share the same dream they focus on different aspects of it. George, a clever, practical man dreams of being self sufficient, of not
In what ways might we argue that there is a contractual relationship between government and governed
In what ways might we argue that there is a contractual relationship between government and governed The notion that there is a contractual relationship between government and governed in British society is firmly entrenched in liberal ideology. As Riley puts it, "Political philosophy since the seventeenth century has been characterized, above all, by voluntarism, by an emphasis on the consent of individuals as the standard of political legitimacy.", a view firmly endorsed by Lessnoff, who states that, "Social contract theory ... can be defined as, most typically, one which grounds the legitimacy of political authority, and the obligations of rulers and subjects ... on a premised contract ..." Nor is the liberal tradition of contractarianism merely confined to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the "great age of social contract theory." The work of twentieth century philosophers/theorists such as Rawls (who is generally acknowledged as having revived and modernized social contract theory albeit with an ethical/moral emphasis) Gauthier, Buchanan et al. has ensured that the idea that we live in a society where political authority is legitimized by the "will" of the people persists. However, I would argue that there is a school of thought that does not believe that there is ( or indeed that there has ever been) a contractual relationship between government and governed,
To what extent do you feel that The Body Shop has been successful in meeting the expectations of its stakeholders?
To what extent do you feel that The Body Shop has successful in meeting the expectations of its stakeholders? Stakeholders are individuals or groups who have some form of interest in the organisation and some power to influence, to a greater or lesser extent, the organisation's decision making. These groups can be part of the organisation, and yet they are also part of the environment in which the organisation operates. External stakeholders include bankers, customers, suppliers, shareholders, trade unions, professional association, consumer groups and governments. We could also consider society as a whole as a stakeholder in an organisation. Internal stakeholders include all owners, employees and salaried managers. Stakeholders determine much about an organisation what it can do, and the directions. It can take in response to changes within its immediate competitive and more general environment. The implementation of any corporate strategy including competitive strategies is governed by stakeholders' values decision and action. The Body Shop Values Report 1997 is the second Values Report, a detailed statement of performance on social, environment and animal protection issues. In the social audit, a company is required to assess its performance on social policies; internal management systems; improvement targets; external benchmarks, and most importantly, the expectation
THE EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD
Thomas J. Creatore World Civilization 101 IDEAL Program/Fall 2007 Dr. Daniel Davies September 9, 2007 THE EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD Primary Source Reflection Paper #1 The religion of the people of Egypt is truly the pinnacle of their lives. Religion played an essential role in everyday life. Egyptians credited everything from personal illness, low food supply, love, family and even the Nile River flooding. Having admiration or hate for the gods and goddesses, could play a vital role in the Egyptians lives. From Osiris, Isis, Horus and Ra, and a mystical book of mortuary spells written on sheets of papyrus covered with magical texts and illustrations (vignettes). I am speaking of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead." Starting off with Egypt's most popular sect devoted to Osiris, the fertility god of the Nile. His death represents a garden; planting, nurturing and sprouting a brand new flower. The myth, according to the high priests, was that Osiris was murdered by his brother, Seth. His brother cut up Osiris' body into numerous pieces and scattered them around of Egypt. Osiris' wife, Isis, collected all the pieces of his body and wrapped them in linen. He was restored to life to father Horus, help vegetation and have the Nile flood. Osiris was then branded as the ruler of the dead in the underworld. It was said that every mummified Egyptian could become another Osiris,
'The Remains of the Day' a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro - character study of Mr Stevens
'Some critics view The Remains of the Day as a pessimistic novel in which Stevens is trapped by his obsessive striving towards the ideal of the perfect butler at great personal cost. However, there are some readers who respond to the novel in a much more optimistic way, believing Stevens has gained enough insight during his journey to realise that he must, and indeed will, change his life if he is to gain any real happiness at all.' 'The Remains of the Day' a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, illustrates the mental and physical journey of the butler and protagonist, Mr. Stevens. I feel Stevens has come to the conclusion that his life has aspired to nothing, thus forcing him to rethink and re-establish the remainder of his days. This essay aims to explore and reveal different situations from the role of Stevens and decide whether or not if he can adjust from being trapped in his butler role and change his days for good. Whilst reading the book, it is obvious to see that Stevens is obsessed with becoming the 'perfect' butler. To the reader, this view is revealed by the relationship with Stevens and his father. Stevens's ideal of a 'perfect' butler is through dignity, and we can easily see that Stevens idolises his father and believes that to become the 'perfect' butler, he must place himself in the dignity his father upholds at all times. There are various situations in the story
Is Psychology A Science
Is Psychology A Science In order to answer this question it is important to understand the definitions of both psychology and science. The word 'psychology' comes from the Greek 'psyche' (or soul) and 'logos' (or study), which came to be known as the 'study of the soul'. The American Heritage Dictionary defines psychology as: 1. the science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes 2. the science of human and animal behavior. In its pure definition the dictionary has provided us with a clue to the answer, it describes science as: 1. systematized knowledge derived from observation, study, etc. 2. a branch of knowledge, esp. one that systematizes facts, principles, and methods 3. skill or technique In order to prove this claim we have to look at whether or not psychology can fill this definition above. Scientific study is a valid way of coming to an understanding of life, and can be very useful in every area of life. Science develops theories based on what is observed. It examines each theory with rigorous and scrupulous tests to see if it describes reality. The scientific method works well in observing and recording physical data and in reaching conclusions which either confirm or nullify a theory. During the mid-19th century, scholars (although at that time probably termed philosophers) wanted to study human nature with the aim of applying the
