Changing status

History has been understood differently by different people. While some have understood it as the study of the past events, others have defined it as a record of human actions which have occurred in the past.1 However the variety of definitions, it should be pointed out that history does not constitute everything that happened in the past. Only those past activities which have had a bearing on the present are what may qualify to be worth history.2 Just as there are many definitions of history, so

becoming. None of us truly know our identity, but living in this tenacious world could aid us in finding clues that pertain to understanding answers to some of our questions towards ourselves. Many writers seem to be under the ideology that one’s status falls upon taking action in life. On page 230 of Everyone's an Author with Readings, the author states, “Trayvon’s hoodie is a reminder that neither Wall Street nor Silicon Valley is terribly representative of our country.” (230) This reminds us all

Got a tattoo saying ‘Made in England’ above my foot to represent that, that I felt like a doll for so long.” Said Cara Delevingne, supermodel. Why is the model industry, creating this idea that all females have to look like this ‘doll’ to be beautiful? Society has moulded the ‘ideal’ body image to an unattainable goal fashioned by the criteria established through advertising. Advertisements are enforcing the standards of beauty to encourage our youth to believe and aspire to become this contemporary

How does Jane Austen explore the theme of Pride and Prejudice in the novel? The original title of Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice" was "First impressions". From this title it is clear that Jane Austen wanted to convey to the reader the importance of first impressions and how we form them so quickly. Other themes of the novel include pride, prejudice, conceit and vanity. Most people have these feelings or opinions without even realising it. Pride is a feeling of satisfaction that

According to the American Diabetes Association (2016), more Americans die each year from diabetes than from AIDS and breast cancer combined. As a result, researchers have extensively studied the causes, treatments, and interventions for diabetes. Despite efforts to ameliorate its effects, diabetes remains a prevalent danger in society. In 2014, 7% of U.S. adults were living with diagnosed diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). In Louisiana that number was even higher -

The Capture Rate of Pokémon in the First Generation Name: Swikriti Dasgupta Teacher: Mr. Hardman Period: 6 Introduction: In 1996, the video game company Nintendo, released a game that revolutionized gaming. They came up with the video game “Pokémon”. Although I am a girl, I consider myself a gamer at heart. This game is something that is very dear to me because this game established a strong relationship between my sister and I. I have always been inquisitive in nature

Collectively, the United States is a society in which the notion of equal opportunities is believed by many. The idea that, through individual action, with use of equal opportunities granted, one can better themselves and move upward in the mobility latter of class and economic stability. It is this notion, however, which is an illusion presented by government officials, that is handicapping people of society, resulting in self-blame when things are going wrong or unexpected. Additionally, it is

the norm and implanted the idea of revolution from tyranny for a better way of life. Of course, as I said before, bad things can also come of people disrupting the status quo, the same way Germany did by starting a world war in 1939. Not a very good way of disrupting the world... but still a way. Another cause for disruption of the status quo is urgency. Some

works and besides, nobody has to know that you talk to yourself in the mirror! 2. Weigh your options. Make a pros and cons list of what would happen if: You pursued your passions and vision, despite your fear You choose to maintain status quo

got a tattoo saying ‘Made in England’ above my foot to represent that, that I felt like a doll for so long.” Said Cara Delevingne, supermodel. Why is the model industry creating this idea that all females have to look like this ‘doll’ to be beautiful? Society has moulded the ‘ideal’ body image to an unattainable goal fashioned by the criteria established through advertising. Advertisements are enforcing the standards of beauty to encourage our youths to believe and aspire to become this contemporary