The baby boomer generations also the first to have the luxury to examine personal issues and raise questions concerning work, health care, technology, politics, and social and moral issues (USA Today Magazine, November 19, 1999). ... The baby boomers have left their indelible mark on America's social landscape. ... Can America afford the social, medical, and political issues the aging baby boomers demand? ... We are now seeing a change on today's cable programming, we now see more cable network stations that cater to travel, such as the Travel Network, educational programs like the o...

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Black prisons were at the forefront of social criticism in issues of race and class. ... Prisoners such as Eldridge, Cleaver and George Jackson fostered the liberation ideology and the development of a black consciousness and revealed radical critiques of the American social order. ... Black political and social activists within prisons were important because they provided an in depth criticism of the American criminal Justice system. ... Imprisonment has become the response of first resort too far too many of the social problems that burden people who are ensconced in poverty. ... Or rath...

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Democrats champion reform, seeking to expand single-payer networks, and promote healthcare as a moral right for every citizen. ... The U.S. system uses a hybrid network of private and public plans, each operating with different goals, providing coverage to a different pool of consumers. ... While these two systems provide coverage to 80% of U.S. citizens, a third group of constituents, known as the chronic "working poor," are excluded from either network, unable to afford private insurance plans, yet considered to have too much money to qualify for single-payer coverage. ... Thoug...

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In this essay I will attempt to show that elitist power in America is controlled by a few at the top of the political, corporate, social and religious pyramid. ... Out of this marriage came the founding of British-style boarding schools like Groton and Hotchkiss, new social institutions such as private country clubs, debutante societies, and restricted suburbs. ... According to research done by Middle American News, the Foundations set up by these rich and powerful families constitute a hidden economy of some $300 billion, a sum which exceeds the GDP of Switzerland and is used to bankroll elit...

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The CW Network's guilty pleasure TV show, Gossip Girl, gives us a glimpse into this world. ... Gossip Girl surely pushes boundaries when it comes to television and explores many social issues of the times, such as teenage alcohol abuse and promiscuous sex among minors. ... Mass media formats such as television present social realities and encourage audiences to engage. ... Despite being exceptional avenues of illustrating social issues, television dramas can be deceiving, especially with the way male and female relationships are portrayed. ... When a television show makes a point to comme...

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Abstract The endeavor herein, is to examine the issues surrounding why there is a lack of scientific literacy among America's students, as well as, how this lack of knowledge impacts on the science and technology workforce of tomorrow. At present, America is not the leading world power in scientific research, exploration, or advances in basic science. Federal, private, and public experts point out that some European, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries now contend with, and often surpass America's contributions and accomplishments. This decline in our nation's prowess holds long...

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This socially constructed condition does not fade much because of the perpetual nature of humans to pass down beliefs and culture from one generation to the next. ... Like anything else, the story of this event quickly rose to national attention through the networking and distribution of media and news outlets. This shows that most of the information we receive on social events comes from articles and reports of the media. ... Media manipulation makes racism a socially constructed condition, and an awfully lucrative one. ...

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Expressing great dissatisfaction with the fuzzy and blurring lines separating different groups of homeless people, Loveland proposes that: We look at three dimensions of homelessness: paths (and social roots), demographics and lifestyles, and barriers to escape. ... Judging from the review of reports received, it appears that those in vulnerable economic situations, upon receiving an economic jolt, in the absence of "social margins" (savings, relatives, extended family, friends.) become homeless. ... Funding for social welfare assistance programs in the United States, such as Aid to Families ...

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Current Trends Redefining Sales Management In The Domestic Marketplace Of all the identifiable demographic groups to emerge in America since the turn of the century, none has had such a sustained effect on our social, political and economic institutions as the so-called "Baby Boom" generation (those born between the years of 1946 and 1964). ... Trend Analysis Findings For the first time in history, the old will outnumber the young, and the United States will become a nation of minorities and social and intellectual capital will become the primary economic value in society. ... This econom...

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Diners in America have a history rich with uncharted architecture and social obligations that have made them a significant role in the architectural world. ... Shortly after, a vast network of roads were built to connect what was then an America that was disconnected between cities and towns. ... This added a long and inviting eating counter that ran down the middle that both added to social aspect of the diner and the production standpoint. ...

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Considering the subject of affirmative action the following questions frequently are raised: Is there a clear understanding of affirmative action roles/goals? What are the pros/cons of these programs? What are the "loop holes" in the system? Does seniority play a role in affirmative action? Addressing these key questions may help us all in our daily routine, as administrators and/or potential administrator in the public/private sector. ...

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Considering the subject of affirmative action the following questions frequently are raised: Is there a clear understanding of affirmative action roles/goals? What are the pros/cons of these programs? What are the loop holes in the system? Does seniority play a role in affirmative action? Addressing these key questions may help us all in our daily routine, as administrators and/or potential administrator in the public/private sector. ...

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A Research of the Media Coverage of the War on Drugs: Marijuana: The Facts and the Media Coverage The "war on drugs" was announced by President Nixon in 1971. The media has been there since the very beginning: covering this so called war with every means at their disposal. Some feel tha...

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A suburbanite's nightmare. This was the Bronx. Adversity can lead to futility, or spawn creativity. As history has always shown, society's oppressed adapt, and make the best out of the worst situations. MCing, Grafitti, D-Jaying, and B-boying, were all created in the Bronx. ...

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