Partner violence occurs in all countries and transcends social, economic, religious, and cultural groups. ... As one husband said in a focus-group discussion in Tamil Nadu, India, "If it is a great mistake, then the husband is justified in beating his wife. ... If a man perceives that his wife has somehow failed in her role, stepped beyond her bounds, or challenged his rights, then he may react violently. ... LaViolette, 1993) In many developing countries women share the notion that men have the right to discipline their wives by using force. ... The notion of "just cause- permeates finding...

• Word Count: 1904
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The colors that represent this country and its people were acquired only through the courageous souls that came to this place with nothing and worked hard and overcame obstacles as well as the individuals that put their life second to the well being of the country and it's people. ... She found on and she soon found one that let her express herself and contribute what she was capable of doing to the country. ... This country showed the rest of the world that it could shine through the darkness of terrorism. ... This kind of courage shows that this country has citizens whose attitudes a...

• Word Count: 1448
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many African Americans saw the need and want to fight for their country in WW II, but the inability of most to be part of the American armed forces on the front line and their service being limited to cooks and such led to a reconsideration of their social standing. ... Women during this time period not only wanted to help their country, but were encouraged to by war manufacturing factories. ... The opponents of working women were still believers of the widespread standard of a domestic wife (Doc 7). ...

• Word Count: 627
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The rights of an American Citizen are very important because in other countries the people don't have a Constitution or Bill of Rights to defend them from voicing their opinions or beliefs, things we do naturally every day without even thinking how it would be like to live somewhere that doesn't give you Freedom of Speech. ... Having rights is a privilege and can be taken away; American Citizens have numerous rights which is crazy to think because in some other foreign countries their citizens don't even have a hand full of rights. ... We the citizens have a higher level of fre...

• Word Count: 770
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Through hard work and motivation, which stemmed from experiencing the effects of the Great Depression, he managed to open and run a grocery store and an IGA market, which allowed him to support his wife and children. ... The Strenuous Life was a period of transformation in the country's thinking and social expectations. ... The country had become extremely "soft" in the eyes of people such as Theodore Roosevelt. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The border between Mexico and the Unites States is more than just a limit line between these two countries. ... It is dramatic to immigrants when they realize how different these two countries are when they are so close to each other. ... Of course, when crossing the border to Mexico or back to the Unites States it is very noticeable the cultural differences between these two border countries. Even though there has always been a rivalry between the United States and Mexico because they protect their countries from each other, it has consequences of past historical events, such as the Alamo. ....

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Although it may not account for everything, the "modern hand" had a very tight grip on the country's development over the course of time. ... Revolutionist activities spread out from the heartland to different parts of the country. ... This paved the way for him, his wife, and so called crony capitalists to control and manipulate the country's enterprises. ... The country's economic struggles may ultimately lead to a successful so-called "mass-consumption society". ... Although, its success is very much questionable, the practice of bureaucracy, along with i...

• Word Count: 1456
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Lincoln's speech in the "Lincoln- Douglas Debate" in 1858, Lincoln states "I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races I do not understand that because I do not want a Negro woman for a slave I must necessarily want her for a wife. ... I am now in my fifteenth year, and I certainly never have had a black woman for either a slave or a wife" (Lincoln-Douglas Debate 1858). ... These examples would explain how the lives of Southerners would be ruined and that the ...

• Word Count: 937
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Juan Perón's wife Eva Perón was a large asset to his success. ... They did not support his actions for democratization of the armed forces or nominating his wife Eva Perón as vice president. ... However we cannot only focus on the evils of the populist leaders, they brought a lot of good to their countries and started the pathway for a brighter future for years to come....

• Word Count: 1331
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DOMA was written by Representative Steve Largent and defines the term marriage within federal law meaning "only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife." ... DOMA is already in effect in 34 states, thus the country is already 75% of the way towards a national ban. ...

• Word Count: 657
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Alexander Hamilton was a foreigner that came to the Americas with a different perspective on how the government should be, for example he thought in terms of the entire United States and lived his life for the country. ... He committed adultery that deeply hurt his wife Elizabeth. ...

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Regarding the ability to vote, different Arabic countries granted women the ability to vote at different times. The ability for women to vote in the United States was granted earlier than every Arabic country. ... Moreover, domestic violence is sometimes viewed as an act of manhood from a husband if his wife fails to obey him. ... In addition, FGM and domestic violence are also great issues at hand in Arabic countries. ... In Djibouti, a country close to Sudan, 93% of women undergo FGM. ...

• Word Count: 1948
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

While the young Da-lai-la-ma of Tibet was fed with the role like a puppet and be controlled by his status, his country and his responsibilities. ... He trusted in his friend, faithful and loyal to his country and family, capable and responsible in his task, honorable and filial to his father. ... Just like even when Indo-American women are in fully freedom and open-minded country, they still need to maintain the appropriate submissive attitude of the traditional gender role. ... In fact, I found that the gender roles of Indo- American women attempt to limit their identities to those of a daugh...

• Word Count: 1727
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It came very close to destroying the American government and culture for good, yet it also saved the country. ... While the war raged, Lincoln also suffered great personal anguish over the death of his beloved son and the depressed mental condition of his wife, Mary. The pain of battle and loss affected him deeply but he kept his sense of humour and always spoke eloquently about the meaning of the Great War consuming his country. ...

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In this paper I intend to do at least three things: 1) discuss the political and economic characteristics of Nigeria and compare them to the characteristics of another second tier country as classified by Snow and Brown, 2) present evidence that helps determine the prospect for Nigeria to either move up into a higher second sub tier group, or remain in the same group, and 3) Discuss the effects it would have on international relations if Nigeria were or were not to move. ... Due to inter ethnic power struggles the country was involved in many civil wars. ... In the past elections candidates ...

• Word Count: 2427
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Prostitution in these countries is illegal and the US Government claims to be against it. ... First, because so many Asian countries have been affected by this institution, whether directly or indirectly. ... In Korea the women that engage in these activities are referred to as "kiaeng" meaning "rented wife." ... What they do not have in their own countries. ... The injustices that come with militarized prostitution in Asian countries are astounding. ...

• Word Count: 2976
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History has presented generations with a unique perspective of the desire for equality that the female class advocated for as an outcome of the establishment of a new government and country through the writing and ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America. ... This series of letters is historically valuable because it not only presents Abigail Adams' desire for her husband to create a country that included equality for women but equally important it presents John Adams' reaction to her request possibly giving insight to the male position on the subject at that ...

• Word Count: 1671
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He had compassion and humanity for others including his wife of 22 years. Prior to writing his books, he had helped his wife to commit suicide by taking a vial that Derek had asked a physician to give him. At that time, his wife was suffering from terminal cancer and because she felt that there was no quality in the life she had left, she chose suicide. Derek Humphry respected his wife's wishes and he supported her. ... In the United States and countries all over the world, the topic of assisted suicide has become a highly controversial topic because it is hard for people to decide if ass...

• Word Count: 5515
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"4 Chaplin himself in his autobiography describes his reasoning behind the decision: Whether I re-entered that unhappy country or not was of little consequence to me. ... Chaplin plays a king of the fictional country Estrovia, forced to leave due to a revolution. ... It is an indictment of the sort of tactics that the McCarthy commission was purported to have used. 8 Shahdov has already decided to abandon the United States to go back to his wife in Europe at this point, but not before going to visit the grief stricken child who feels ashamed of his actions. ...

• Word Count: 2299
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William Thompson] stated that he would never give his pregnant wife a flu shot because of its high concentration of mercury. ... This leaves our country with less and less people who have lived to see the diseases that were a serious problem in America's past. ...

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Abstract Ravaged by war, violently pushed out of their home country, separated from their extended family and friends, and evacuated to a foreign country where they have no commonality, Vietnamese refugees faced the worst after the end of Vietnam War in 1975. ... In fact, they have left their country of birth behind forever. ... Unlike other groups who immigrated at will, the first-wave Vietnamese refugees were pushed out of their home country, fleeing from fear of persecution. ... Although having to leave their birth country behind, Vietnamese immigrants did not abandon their indigenous c...

• Word Count: 2794
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The article, "Denotation, Connotation and Myth," by Ronald Barthes, states that "dominant cultural and historical values, attitudes and beliefs seem entirely 'natural', 'normal', self-evident" (9). Daniel Chandler argues that denotation is the "'literal' and connotation is the "personal ...

• Word Count: 1090
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This topic has been debated among many, who brought up many valid points, but the reality is that homosexual marriages are wrong and we, as a country, should not overlook such acts. ... One celebrity that has this type of lifestyle is Rosie O"Donnell and her wife Kelli Carpenter. ...

• Word Count: 980
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Moreover, the very leader of our great country has made it perfectly clear that his intentions are to make it unlawful for homosexual individuals to marry the one they love, simply because they are the same sex. ... Obviously, the supposed ages of experience that have taught humanity that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society, are completely false. ...

• Word Count: 1093
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His mother was his father's second wife. ... During this time Washington knew that the "army must serve the country, not rule it" however he was very aggravated with Congress because they would not help out with his troops needs. ...

• Word Count: 1069
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