These social spaces hold the potential for social networks. The fact that social networks are dynamic is a given in changing social spaces. Social networks how-ever, cannot be discussed without a gendered lens. When one leaves their entire social network in their home community and begins a new life in a new place, social networks must be re-found and often re-built. ... In South Bend, we see the same emphasis put on social networks back home. ...

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First, in the Mexican case, there are social networks on both sides of the border that assist the migration to the United States. With the use of these social networks, immigrants assist their relatives, friends, and neighbors in their temporary and permanent immigration plans. Furthermore, with the use of these social networks Mexican immigrant share goods, income, and occupational information. ... Like the Mexicans, these newcomers settled in established Latin American neighborhoods where existing social networks, familiar cultural traditions, and support systems were maintained. ... The...

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Villasenor, within one half hour of the assassination, every television network had interrupted its regularly scheduled programming to deliver the breaking news of the President's death, and the events that followed. ... The development of Smartphones and social media has changed media preferences in the last decade. With an option to have Internet access with the capability to bring people all their favorite news network bulletins anytime and anywhere, it would make sense that the Internet has surpassed television as the most preferred source of news. ... The Internet has lead to develop...

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Agents of social control (eg. police or social workers) may have different perceptions than participants. ... Family violence has been traditionally viewed as a social or family problem. ... The social learning theory contends that children learn violence in their family. ... Unlike younger victims, older victims of family violence tend not to be linked to many social networks such as schools or work settings. ... Certain social and family structures reduce social controls in family relations and therefore reduce the costs and increase the rewards of being violent. ...

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A recent CareerBuilder study found that two in five companies use social-networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to screen potential candidates. But should a candidate's social profile be considered in the screening process? ... However, the impersonality of today's social media blurs the lines of whether these cases apply or not. ... I do not believe that there should be a specific method to consider a person for their comments on social media. ... This is an example of a situation in which the use of social media was not justified. ...

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Social Networks are sites to meet new people and keep in touch with old friends. ... Gardner says that online trolling can be defined as "the practice of behaving in a deceptive, destructive, or disruptive manner in a social setting on the Internet for no purpose other than their pleasure.... In an article published by Your Local Guardian titled Trolling for a Problem, the author, a young reporter says, "The internet offers anonymity to say things people wouldn't say in a normal social circumstance. ... "(Bowcott) England hopes to put an end to trolling by using successful ...

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Some sort of social activism, i.e., sitting on boards, working as charity chairperson organizing or directing some community based organization, is done by one or both parents or in no marriage situations by the individual. ... Couples with children begin high quality education and socialization at an early age, enrolling children in preparatory schools, and various social activities as a way of early indoctrination to upper class expectation, and responsibilities. School plays a pivotal role in the future of children in the upper class and can be considered the birth place of the "good ole bo...

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All major networks ABC, NBC, CBS etc. contribute to this sad but true fact. ... Even though results from many of the studies point to the violence content which is present in today's television programming, television networks have denounced any allegations against them. ... According to the Institute for Social research, an aggressive behavior is a learned behavior which is being taught to our children by the media violence that they are exposed day after day. ... After these findings some of the television networks must have started feeling the pressure and conducted studies of their ow...

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eLearning as Priority of the @LIS Programme: Linking Europe and Latin America on Information Society Fabio Nascimbeni, MENON Network 1. ... Implement innovative applications that are duplicable, such as computer programmes, the installation of material or the set up of networks. ... A third action intends to reinforce the interconnection between Research & Development communities of the two regions through the installation of a band-with network; 4. ... Finally, the @LIS International Stakeholders Network will be set up with the aim to stimulate the transfer of know-how between re...

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It used militarism to protect its global trade networks. Nationalism and Social Darwinism were used to spread American culture to civilizations they felt were inferior. ... They had to seek bases for naval forces to protect their global trade networks. ... To make a country a colony, American imperialists used nationalism and Social Darwinism. ... It also had to use methods of nationalism and Social Darwinism to gain colonies without internal conflict. ...

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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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It was the classic social theorist Durkheim that made the social concept of suicide famous. Durkheim stated that suicide is a social moral phenomenon that deals with the connection of social ties between a person and society. ... According to Durkheim, it was through these social facts that helped influenced individual's social ties. ... The social world of interpersonal relations is based on the idea of social norms in society. ... It is not so much portrayed by the individuals as it is by the terrorist network and the United States. ...

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They do so through social Medias, in which we will cover later on in the article. ... That does not mean it hasn't been present because Vidino (2009) said networks have been operating for over the last 30 years in the United States. ... "Al Qaeda, much of what we refer to as Al Qaeda has actually been transformed into a loosely knit network linking informal "groups of guys" who are becoming radicalized in neighborhood organizations and are recruiting themselves to participate in acts of terrorist violence" Rascoff (2010) (p.1727). ... What these agents are doing is see...

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However, the alternate definition of the word-the illegal distribution or receipt of copyrighted materials-is the cornerstone of an economic and social phenomenon that encompasses a financial scope many times that of Captain Blackbeard. ...

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The Russian women lost her husband; however, she discovered an entire network of friends (Friends that range from relatives to rabbi). ... This helped provide a foundation for the immigrants; it was a way of networking that allowed them the support to live a normal pattern of life that they were used to in their home country. ... Upon arrival the Chinese Immigrant is confronted with the same issues of urban poverty stated above; however, according to Bonnie Thornton Hill "Chinese people were explicitly denied the right to form families in the United States through both law and social practic...

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the free world the word describes violence in the pursuit of political aims.The linguistic Sapir has said "Language does not exist apart from culture, that is, from the socially inherited assemblage of practices and beliefs that determines the texture of our lives. " (Sapir, 1970: 207) The way the word "terrorism" has influenced everyday culture can't be misunderstood. ... Terrorism's Interaction with Social Networking Thomas Friedman takes a look at how the types of dangers that are initiated by the flattening of the world, or globalization. It seems that social networkin...

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A new sense of style is emerging and will soon be completely socially acceptable. ... The internet and networked economy has enabled us to establish trends reaching further than the border below. ...

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Reputation, communication, and networking are all essential for lobbyists, Congressman, and the President to survive in Washington. ... Besides introducing bills to Congress, the President is a source of social influence. ... The President, in turn, initiates bills in his State of the Union address and provides major social influence that is needed for convincing legislators to pass a bill. ... As a result, the American government is based on a system of negotiation and networking that ultimately decides the fate of the American people...

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This substance was used by thousands of Somali Muslims who chewed the plant in a social setting. ... This would enable the government to fund our NHS, armed forces and transport networks to a greater extent. ... It portrays cannabis as a dangerous, anti-social menace that leads users astray, to lives of harder drug use. ... It is medicinal, it is social, and it is time that it was removed from the Controlled Substances Act. ...

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Mostly minority children fall behind other students, not only on an academic level but also on a social and thought level. ... Head start was also lacking in children's motivation to learn and social skills, for example interacting with peers and teachers. ... Social networking, TV and Video games have become a part of the everyday life for children. ...

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Imagine yourself in school, walking to class in the hallways; students laughing at you, so-called "friends" pushing you into walls and lockers. Imagine people publicly degrading you on social networking websites, threatening, teasing and belittling you. You may begin to suffer physically - sick to y...

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A large amount of the support in the gay pride movement comes from the younger generations who have been influenced by their idols who they see posting on social media sites and hear giving speeches at awards ceremonies. ... Another way television has shaped the view of homosexuality is by two of ABC Network's popular series. ...

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Although this network of groups lacks a centralized structure, lacks clear leadership, and vehemently resists becoming a third political party, they typically support the Republican Party (Barstow). ... Some even call for the elimination of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. ...

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If people are curious about religious diversity, so will the media. (21) Social Media partakes a bigger role in diversity due to the fact that now anyone can post what is on his or her mind, and in a matter of seconds things are shared that could be hurtful to others in discriminating ways. ... Things that shouldn't have been online has now spread throughout the nation and it's harder to erase such a meaningless comment because thousands have read it and posted it on their own networking site. Some acknowledged that the lack of diversity in social media circles is replicative of tra...

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From a functional point of view, education serves several important functions in society, which include: socialization, social integration, social placement, and finally, social and cultural innovation (Barkan, 2012). ... One of these areas focuses on social rules. ... The educational setting introduces students to social networks that might last for years and can even help people find jobs after their schooling is complete. ... Meredith Obendorfer, account manager at SparkPR, explained that the last fours jobs she has had were obtained through some kind of networking connections (Balderamma...

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