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    can be applied, and in this case psychology and sociology will be explored. More specifically psychology and how body image and cyber bullying can impact leisure participation, along with sociology, which gives an insight into gendered leisure and social class. This essay will explore inequality and will be achieved by critically examining 5 young people with disabilities on a trip to The Melbourne Cup. By

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    and its findings, and also compare it with the findings of both the, Acheson and Marmot reports on health inequalities in social class. The Black Report (1980) assessed the health service of Britain and its impact on society. It underlined four types of explanations for ill health and social causes. These explanations are; 1: Socio-economic. 2: Cult/Behavioural. 3: Social Selection. 4: Artefact. The Socio-economic approach stated that the working class of society was in poorer health than

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    itself. A wealthy man also knows how to carry himself in a way that makes him look upper class. “From how close to stand to people to which colors to wear, Sayles has developed a precise formula for how to mix confidently with the upper classes” (People Like Us: Social Class in America). A lower class citizen would not know all the things that are expected or someone of upper class. They could go to the self - help counselor, but only if they have at least $1,500 to spend on it. Wealthy people also

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    There are three social classes, upper class, also known as the rich, middle class, and lower class, the ones with little to no money. Then there are countries that are known as third wheel countries. In those countries, they don’t get the luxuries we have, like running water or electricity. Even if they do have it, it’s in the cities where the people that have the money are able to have these luxuries. During the book Lakshmi talks about a tin roof. As she describes it, it’s a roof where the father

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    As the American society moves forward into the contemporary era, advertising grew from small telecast into an argument and suggestion. It is utilized as a form of communication in order to encourage, persuade, or manipulate a broad audience ("What is the Purpose"). A prominent example could include advertisements on Television for universities and institutes such as University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University. These advertisements, explicitly targeting students, are attempting to promote the

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    wealth in this county” (Institute) Gregory Mantsios without reserve describes the majority of people are at a disadvantage in their social class, while the upper class is compensated. Most people that have “upper class” title have means to a better education. Most educations come with very high cost, which can make it harder on someone that is in the lower classes. It might mean that the college a person chooses may not be a good fit for them. But some extended education after high school is better

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    moving into the West Egg. Nick meets many people, as he is shown the riches of New York. Fitzgerald’s writing is meaningful and incorporates symbolism to highlight the theme of the division of social classes. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, he communicates the theme of the division of social classes to the readers by using symbolism. In doing so, he changes the tones of the scenes, engages the readers, and demonstrates the theme. Fitzgerald’s choice of color changes the tone of the scene

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    and tins of tuna and sardines” (Zola 38). Most of these products are expensive because of the quality of food and fat content, costing up to twenty sous. From the variety of products that they sell, we discovered what kinds of foods contrasting social classes bought and ate. One particular part of the novel that played a huge role in Parisian diet is the olfactory description of Madame Lecoeur’s cheese shop or the “Cheese Symphony”. From the detailed depiction of the cheese shop, the French ate an

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    achievement regarded collectively. With that being said German culture has many achievements and different ways of life then in America. German culture has different ways of immigration and historical experiences. German culture also has different social statuses, traditions, religious life, youth activities, and the way roles of elderly people, men and women roles, and verbal and nonverbal communication ways of the German culture. Many of these experiences and differences will be explained as German

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    and Identity”, whereas Shaw demonstrates it through one person. One’s class would be one the greatest stereotypical perceptions pertaining to language and groups. In Shaw’s Pygmalion, the storyline starts with a horrible storm. This storm forces classes of all types to crowd together out to seek shelter. Ideally, the higher class would not be caught associating with the lower class. However, a mother sees Eliza talking with her son, Freddy, and immediately goes to investigate. As a mother of that

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