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  • The Influence of Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self-Portraits

    Introduction to Artemisia Gentileschi’s heritage a famous Italian artist of the Baroque period numerous debates over her works considered a talented and professional artist often treated as a mediocre painter self-portraits as a significant part of her artistic heritage self-portraits popular among feminist supporters impact of self-portraits on the feminist movement Life of Artemisia Gentileschi…

  • The Otherness of Black People

    Table of Contents “Heroes and Villains:” Otherness in Sports Scrutiny and Objectification Conclusion References Footnotes There are many reasons why the construct of otherness still has a lot of power in our culture. Hall points out that from the linguistic standpoint, the difference matters because it is something that helps us distinguish meaning1. Another argument…

  • Responsibility from a Personal Standpoint

    The concept of responsibility is fascinating because every person understands it differently. To me, a responsible human being is someone who acknowledges his or her influence on the life of other people, as well as on the world in general, and acts wisely. A responsible person cares not only for his or her interests but…

  • The Effect of Blind Conformity on Society

    People have always wanted to create a just society, which has been manifested in various artworks. Writers and poets contemplated atrocities and pleasures of people’s lives in social, political, and cultural domains. One of the most common views regarding the matter is associated with people’s conformity to established norms, which is often harmful to some…

  • Adoption Issues in the Modern World

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Benefits of Adoption International Adoption Adjustment to Adoption Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The issue of adoption is particularly acute now, given the significant stratification of society and the growing population of the Earth. It is a chance for the child to have a family and not to face adverse psychological…

  • Socializing Agents and Personal Values

    Social and personal values are critical to human development and ultimately influence behavior which, in turn, impacts society on a macro level. Values are provided by a variety of socializing agents such as family, school, religion, and cultural groups. However, sometimes values may clash and it is up to the individual to determine balance in…

  • Types of Shoppers and Their Approaches for Buying

    Shopping may seem like a straightforward activity and something that all people do similarly. However, most people have a different approach to buying groceries, clothes, electronics, and household and other items. There are many categories of shoppers, including impulse and need-oriented buyers, bargain hunters, loyal customers, and those who prefer to shop online. Each category…

  • The Concept of Gentrification Issues

    Table of Contents Introduction Personal Learning Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The progression of urban development is almost impossible to stop, as each city changes because of its past, current, and future residents. The social problem of gentrification is also a factor that changes cities’ environments and affects all residents. While one may view gentrification as…

  • Sex Worker Unionization: The Main Benefits

    Table of Contents Introduction Legal Prostitution in the United States Disadvantages of Legal Prostitution Labor Unions Representing Sex Workers Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The legalization and unionization of individuals in the sex work industry is a critical issue. There are differing opinions on whether persons providing sex services should be granted the same benefits as…

  • Contemporary Issues Faced by Asian Americans

    Asian Americans have constantly been experiencing socio-economic and political problems. However, over the last several years, the number of issues faced by Asian Americans has significantly increased. Namely, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans’ already dire situation has been exacerbated. Currently, Asian Americans encounter three significant issues in terms of a) stigma and racial violence,…