The oppressor tries to dehumanize and control the oppressed while the oppressed can either become an oppressor themselves or realize this control and strive for liberation for both the oppressor and the oppressed through arduous methods of self discovery. ... They achieve this by relying on a hierarchical method that glorifies the knowledge of the teacher and the incompetence of the students. ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Foucault gives support to the basic argument concerning the panopticon, that communication is key to knowledge. ... In the introduction of Alexander Galloway's book, Protocol, he explains the notion of control by extending the knowledge of history, specifically, the French history. ... However, his discovery does not lead to any illuminating conclusions or implications. ...

• Word Count: 814
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The idea here is that the source and intent of scientific research and discovery is to produce physical things that allow us better lives (Schiller 209). ... A major argument against philosophy is that it, "is on matter concerning which knowledge is impossible" (Russell). ... So the ellipse was useless for 1300 years before the knowledge was found to be useful in logically complementing a system of knowledge in another science (Schiller 212). ... These tools for interpreting knowledge and perspective can be applied to other sciences. ... Sociology has found an answer to how we structure our be...

• Word Count: 1540
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

(p40) In placing the prospect of glory above resulting wealth for his discovery, Frankenstein is presented as a product of his society. ... Shelley successfully challenges the patriarchal attitudes of her society by devaluing the masculine ideal which valorised the selfish pursuit for knowledge and, for glory's sake, individual achievement. ... This scientific discovery, and others similar to it, would have had a significant impact on society at the time. Fame and glory resulting from these discoveries proved evident the extreme reverence with which society valued such advancements. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is impossible for scientists and doctors to make groundbreaking discoveries and for great artists and thinkers to come up with great works of art and poetry if they have not been educated in their respective fields as well as the many other subjects in academia that ultimately aid in fine tuning their brains into being able to make these discoveries. ... Using the brain to appreciate art, philosophy, religion, science, etc. enriches the brain's ability to function as it draws from the more multi-faceted fabric of human knowledge. The problem-solving skills that one gains from these c...

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The resources for the week provided enlightenment on the self-discovery process to determine if qualities are there to be an effective CIPD leader in the community and school. ... The ability to have confidence in one's knowledge and the people around him or her allows the leader to gain inspiration that inspires others to feel the same. ... This process may be carried out by consistently applying leadership attributes, which include their beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skills....

• Word Count: 960
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The European discovery of the Americas and the abundant wealth (silver, and other tradable items) that could be gained from them made the risky sea voyage worthwhile. ... Investment in the people of a nation, in their education, and their wellbeing allows them to focus internally and perceive themselves as better people with the ability to discuss social issues that affect them and knowledge of the process on how to change their environment to suit their needs. ...

• Word Count: 1928
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

More than understanding and critically engaging with relatively new concepts, this exercise has turned into autobiographical experience of discovery. ... While I openly admit that my knowledge in this field is by far, limited and trivial, I have debated, on a purely common sense level, the intricacies of identity formation of third and fourth generation South Africans of Indian descent. ...

• Word Count: 1688
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Gleason (2013) on the other hand found that members of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) on twitter were able to construct knowledge from the opinions of other members of the group. ... Children today can gather a good deal of knowledge without having to step out of their homes. The television and the internet provide knowledge in every field that may interest the child. ...

• Word Count: 2887
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"Linden Hills", by Gloria Naylor successfully creates a chilling argument against oppressive patriarchal societies and families. She vividly exposes the implications of what can happen to a society when cultural traits, morality and close family and neighborhood ties take a backseat to the attainment of material things and status become the driving force for people. "They eat, sleep, and breathe for one thing - making it."" (Naylor 39). This quote is from Lester in a conversation with his friends, summing up the people of Linden Hills, of which he begrudgingly is one of. ...

• Word Count: 2802
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"A woman," Caroline Bingley of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice affirms, "must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages."1 Her comment demonstrates the rigid view that members of the upper class had regarding the requirements a woman needed to be called...

• Word Count: 5516
• Approx Pages: 22
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate