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    1. Western society’s modern technology and modern science has taken a great deal from the environment, in their pursuit for advancement they absorbed the elements from around the world in order to reach the success they desire and this is why Western society is the most aggressive towards the natural environment and it also is the most superior in terms of advancement. Western society has surpassed the ancient societies and established world dominance starting in the middle ages. 2. In the medieval

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    A Golden age is defined as a period of prosperity and happiness. The Western Society is in a golden age because for the past 100 years the Western Society has led the world. The Western Society includes the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The western society has made many great advancements. Western society has good politics. Most western countries have a form of democracy or republic. Everyone has a say in things and can vote. The west has influence throughout the whole world. In

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    was by all means one of the pivotal points of the upbringing of Western Civilization. From the Romans, we have gained a basis of understanding for political leadership, literature, spirituality, language, philosophical notions and cultural ideology. Two prominent and wide concepts that have greatly influenced Western society have been Rome’s law structure, the dispersion of Christianity, and the language of Latin. Mainly, Societies did not inherently follow the beliefs of the Roman legal system

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    significant impacts on society. It has not only contributed to new ways of thought and understanding, but it has also advanced the human race. However, science has proved that it is a power that can lead to devastating consequences and because of this, western society’s attitude towards science changed from the 18th century to the end of the 20th century. During the Enlightenment in 18th century Europe, science was viewed as knowledge that humankind should embrace. Although society tended to look down

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    The Enlightenment, which spanned over the length of an entire century, has had a significant impact on Western society and ideology. The change was brought about by many great philosophers and scientists of the era when they began to question many long-standing beliefs such as the rights of the individual and the structure of power. Instead of solely relying on authority or religion to answer questions about humanity, they turned toward logic and reason as their guides. In doing so, many arrived

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    guidelines come from? What are they based off of? How did they affect changes in societal behavior? In this essay I will demonstrate values of previous societies and how they might have led to the creation of the Ten Commandments or the creation of modern laws and regulations. Next, I will examine the Ten Commandments and their place in western society today. Finally, I will show cases in which if a commandment were created or deleted how it would affect such case. Perhaps you aren’t born with a certain

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    hidden tattoo is given preferential treatment in a professional landscape. I argue that this discrimination, specifically in western societies, is due to the fact that humans are highly visible and judgemental; thus, resulting in the marginalization of those who do not fit into the social norms. What is it about tattoos that causes so much discomfort within western societies? Some of the first Europeans to get tattoos were sailors in the 18th century who explored the Polynesian islands, where many

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    principles, systems, and practices that shaped the development of Western Society, many of which are still used and in place today. The impact that Rome had on development can clearly be seen in how infrastructure took shape, government systems were created, the rise and shaping of the Christian faith, and the development of modern languages. Rome, although long gone, has shaped, and will continue to shape the way Western Society develops. Rome laid the foundation of modern day governments with

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    Western society has evolved to be worried about concerns not life threatening, while in the other side of the world they are grateful for those same minor problems. We complain when we do get the same quality hamburger, while the other side will be leaping for joy if they ever encounter one. Like this we have the same treatment for people with disabilities, especially color blindness. We take it for granted to be able to see the vibrant colors of spring or how of children look like. Some parents

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    Ageism is Widespread in Western Societies

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    The aging of society has not significantly changed our perceptions of the elderly. Ageism is widespread in Western societies (Dionigi, et al, 2011). Older adults are seen as boring, grumpy irritable, weak, debilitated, mournful, and most significantly cognitively. These stereotypes which are negative can be allowed by the aged themselves negative self-stereotyping (Dionigi, et al, 2011) and are as well found among specialized caregivers (e.g., Cowan, Fitzpatrick, Roberts, & While,2004). The image

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