Now a days many parents are considering home schooling their children. There are more and more young people being educated at home today. ... Furthermore, according to the 2011 NHES home school statistic numbers, 73% of parents who home school agreed that public education had proven lacking for their children, which was a primary force to encourage them to choose the home school option instead. ... Similarly, the statistic in my sample showed that 72% of the parents feel that their children who are interested in moving ahead in the academic field and feel held back in a regular classroom consi...

• Word Count: 1774
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Subjugated by a society ruled by men who held them as subordinates, women were not allowed many freedoms. ... Typical women of that era were not normally thought to be the intellectual "type" rather one was expected to play the role of the subordinate; to tend to the home, care for the children, to sit and look pretty. ... While Robert's presence initially held little significance to her, Edna soon found herself craving his attention. ... She moves out of her home with Leonce and the children into a shabby "pigeon house", but it matters not to her the condition of her new home for in her...

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The place literacy held in each of these communities prepared children to greater and lesser extents to succeed or fail at school. ... They are just not what is typically held in high regard by the dominant culture. Instead of dismissing these experiences, educators need to provide adequate instruction to bridge the gap between these home and school literacies, so that literacies of home go with literacies of school (Asselin, 2001a, p.2). ... The sharing of information appears to be a key component to connecting home and school. ... Home visits to gather information about students" home li...

• Word Count: 1973
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

What are some of the assumptions held by different characters in The Great Gatsby, and to what degree do these change in the course of the novel? There are various assumptions held by different characters in the novel The Great Gatsby. ... It becomes the new home of a mysterious woman, Vianne Rocher, and her daughter, Anouk. ... These assumptions held by different characters in The Great Gatsby, changed to various extents through the course of the novel. ...

• Word Count: 1498
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In reading Homer's The Odyssey, in order to answer the question of how Homer portrays the women in this epic, we must first determine exactly what the roles of women were and discover Homer's portrayal of them. By drawing conclusions from the text about the views of women held by the author, a bigger picture of the role of women in ancient Greek culture can be drawn. ... No grace or wisdom fails in her; indeed just men in quarrels come to her for equity" (Homer p.274). ... Even the dead women Odysseus meets in "the cold homes of death" (Homer p.326), are only known because they were...

• Word Count: 1272
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The impact of total war on the home fronts of both Germany and Britain required each of the governments to implement controls that would enable an effective conduct of war while maintaining social and economic order. ... Additionally, in 1917 the government established the Womens Auxillary Army Corps where women served in positions that men previously held, and in 1918 the Women's Royal Air Force was established for a similar purpose. ... The severity of the decline in living standards on the German home front can be seen in Source G which exemplifies the means of finding food which some ...

• Word Count: 1317
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The funeral is held during the daytime, any day besides Sabbath, which is Saturday, and Jewish holidays (Grollman, 1998). ... It consists of seven days in which the family stays home from personal pursuits and work, prays, and mourns. ... (Jewish Funeral Home, 2015). During their week at home, a candle is lit and the synagogue moves in. ... It is the start to their new life without the deceased (Jewish Funeral Home, 2015). ...

• Word Count: 1330
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The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by Homer, which illustrates the god-like Odysseus' returning voyage from the Trojan Wars back to Ithaca. ... And there we sat with ease, day in, day out, till a year had run its course, feasting on sides of meat and drafts of heady wine" (Homer 326). ... However, in this passage, Homer, has arranged the words so that the responsibility would fall on Circe. Once again, the first sentence within the excerpt reads, "So she enticed and won our battle-hardened spirits over" (Homer 326). ... By saying; "I admonish, order, and beg,&quo...

• Word Count: 1257
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Although these nations held different religious views, they were connected by their perception of France as religious enemy. ... In all of these locations, women were excluded from the political arena and held no political rights. ... British women were being urged to remain at home, but so many of them were finding an increasing amount to do outside of the home. ... But on the home front, a sense of national glory was suppressed by a general economic depression following the wars. ... Because of all the turmoil of war and the ups and downs they experienced at home, the people of Britain fo...

• Word Count: 1660
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After overcoming such a long-term struggle, many women chose to stay home to maintain their families and not take part in the labor force. ... American societies held women inferior to men in many aspects such as their roles in marriage, suffrage issues, and work force participation. ... Now, earning a living usually requires leaving the home or even one's community to work long hours. This makes home and family, two completely separate aspects in an individual's lifestyle. ... I purchased a newspaper entitled, "Tenement Times,"" that noted: For wives, the tenement was both home and...

• Word Count: 2200
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• Grade Level: High School

National elections are held every three years. ... There are many types of jobs held in the Philippines. ... The homes in the Philippines are not too big unless you are very rich. ... Most homes have one or two bedrooms, kitchen, and a comfort room (bath room). ... There are also a number of festivals that are held for the Christian Commemoration. ...

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His strategy was as a stern as a mule and Jackson held that hill with him and his five Virginia regiments. Then in the spring of 1862 a campaign was held that also helped to enhance Jackson's fame. ... Most of them young and homesick thought it was fine to turn their shoulder and desert their regiment to return home. The young med had reasons behind this and most of them didn't really desert their regiment because they returned home before their regiment went back into battle. ... The 20th Maine's forces held its ground as it was told to. ...

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After the proposal has been accepted, the groom's family goes to the bride's home and has a small ceremony of acceptance. ... One week before the start of the ceremonies, a separate ceremony is held at the bride's house called the Ubton. ... The second day is similar to the first with the difference being that the bride's family goes to the groom's home. ... The ceremony is held by the parents of the bride at a location of their choice. ... At the end of the night the bride is given away by walking her to the vehicle with a Quran held over her head by her brother. ...

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In 1900, the question of home rule had receded after the defeat of the second home rule bill in 1893. ... The conservatives had also used a policy of killing home rule with kindness' which had also helped push home rule to the sidelines. ... The outcome of the election was a disappointment for the Liberals as their majority was wiped out and the held an equal amount of seats to the Conservatives. ... This left the path clear for home rule to be passed; a new bill was introduced in 1912, was held by the Lords for two years and finally passed in 1914. ... However the outbreak of the 1st Wo...

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This time the primary aim was Home Rule and afterwards land reform would follow. ... Chamberlain was extremely annoyed and held a grudge against Parnell. Because of this Chamberlain and his followers voted against the first Home Rule bill. ... He told the Home Rule party that the Liberals would not deal with them as long as Parnell was leader. There was no hope of getting Home Rule without the Liberals. ...

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During the same time, there were women who held no similarities with the working women of the 1940's. ... After the men came home from war the "Rosie's- would stay at home with the kids and give the jobs back to the men. ... Some of these women were young and just looking for some money and to get out of a family home. ... European women of the 17th century held a different status in society than a Native American woman. ... European women held a lower stature in her community than any man. ...

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As will be demonstrated, the position towards women taken on by this society, and the position held by women within it, was both unique and in tone with the cultural norms of the era. Women in the Viking Era Women of the Viking era of Scandinavia, ranging from the 7th through 13th centuries, held a largely static position in society. ... The common belief, a misconception, is that Viking women remained in the home or tending to the farm at all times, while the men engaged in the activities necessary to expand upon the Viking Empire. ... The role of women however is still to be explored, as...

• Word Count: 1876
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For one session he held his senatorial seat before resigning to go home and serve sex years as a judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court. ... OFFICE HELD OTHER THAN PRES: Jackson was elected the new state's first congressman in 1796. The following year the Tennessee legislature elected him a U.S. senator, but he held his senatorial seat for only one session before resigning. After his resignation Jackson came home and served for six years as a judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court. ... Many of the U.S. presidents including Andrew Jackson held a seat in the senate before they became pres...

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He often visited King's home and held informal conversation with King about political issues, faith, and spirituality. ... Coretta, who was born in Marion, Alabama, had also ventured far from home. ... During the meeting, which was held on Friday, it was decided that the boycott should begin on the following Monday, December 5th. ... Black men and women held sit-ins at lunch counters where they were refused service, and "kneel-ins" on church steps where they were denied entrance. ... King died, he had been arrested 14 times, had his home bombed three times, and received and average of at ...

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Athenian men spent time away discussing politics and philosophy, but when they went home they expected obedience from their wives. ... Only the men held official office, but everyone recognized the influence of women in decision making. ... The men of Athens had to be the boss in public, but not necessarily in the home behind closed doors. In Athens, the men held public power, but in Sparta the state held public power (55). ... For one thing, their husbands didn't live at home. ...

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Although he held in opposition to slavery, his proposals to abolish it within the state of Virginia failed. ... With British invasions, Martha and Thomas were forced to leave their home, and barely escaped the raid of Monticello. ... She cam back to the home in 1805 -1806, and gave birth to a son names James Madison, the first child to be born in the White House. ... The story that I would like to focus on, is that of the relationship Jefferson held with his slaves. ... In recent DNA testing it was proven that he had fathered at least on of her children, so it is proven fact that sexual relat...

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All three of these cultures believed in different religions, held different values, and allocated different responsibilities among the sexes. ... A tortoise then offered her his back, which represented land, and there she made her home. ... (Evans 11-12) In every European society, women were considered inferior to men and held no positions of power. ... Women were domestic beings, they stayed home and tended to the children, and did the cleaning and cooking. ... She held meetings at her home after Sunday Church. ...

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The team photos were held a few minutes after the awards. ... "Can we go home now, I am very tired.... When we got home it was after 12 o'clock. ... I held it up and examined it. ... I held the medal up and wished once more. ...

• Word Count: 1880
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He was forced to call it home for the next couple of months. ... He wondered where would the slaves be held Stout told him in the room where they unloaded the rum which was a tight space which to Jessie could only hold barely twelve people. ... He saw the African boy who stared at him the other day and went to sit with him, they held each other tight as the waves through them from wall to wall injuring their bodies. ... He saw many things on his journey home but nothing bothered him he just kept on walking Soon enough he was home. He opened the door to his home and his mother saw him. ...

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Following, Donizetti's "Don Pasquale- and "Dyonisos- directed by Maurice Bejart, both held at the Teatro alla Scala. ... In May the "Home Signature- line is released, a line of products for the home: tables, porcelain, carpets, quiltsand cushions, etc. ... While at the same time, back in New York, the exhibition "VERSACE SIGNATURES- was held on November 25, 1994. ... Until July15, 1997, the fashion prodigy was violently gunned down in front of his home on South Ocean Drive in Miami, Florida. ... However, on July 23, the search ended just 40 blocks away from Versace's home in...

• Word Count: 1320
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• Grade Level: High School