problem facing Canada and critiques the solution proposed by the prime minister through the lens of contentious issues Introduction Amendments that take place from a political perspective of a country could create moments where part of the population may not admire the changes that are made within either the constitution or other relevant policies and regulations outlined by various states. These changes are, therefore, escalated by specific issues that work towards tackling a more significant problem that the whole country could be facing. Canada is among those countries that work towards having new policies that aim at protecting it from any future terrorist activities or even threats. The article by Thomas Mulcair, Tom Mulcair: It Is Crucial That Anti-Terrorism Measures Do Not Erode Fundamental Freedoms,” the author explains the changes that are brought about by the new amendments that would be made to curb the issue of terrorism in Canada.[1] The Prime minister of Canada is making it hard for the people of Canada by giving them a choice to choose between their freedom or rights, which is not something…
Criminology: Discipline and Punish Michel Foucault’s concept of panopticism bases on a utilitarian concept that was coined by Jeremy Bentham as he explored panopticon. Bentham came up with the idea of prison using an increasingly efficient framework that is branded the panopticon. The panopticon is constructed strategically with a watchtower at its central part. Around frame that which demarcates the cells that circle the structure. The design of the cells is done in such a way that the incarcerated individual cannot communicate with each other. Also, the prisoners cannot know that they are being monitored. Based on Bentham, the framework is so efficient that only one administrator is needed for manning the cells. Indeed no guard can be a solution because each prisoner is engaged in autonomous actions because they think that they are always being monitored. The paper aims to analyze the idea of panopticism with a focus on comprehending how Edward Snowden’s 2013 insights fit into it. The panoptic approach offers an excellent opportunity for government and discipline authorities to handle crime related issues. Based on Michel…
Public ream and public space Public space or public realm is any area or place that is open to all people, regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic level. These public gathering spaces include squares, plaza, and parks. Places that are connecting people, such as sidewalks and streets, are also known as public space. Pedestrians take advantage of the public space to connect and interact with each other; it’s through this they can socialize and create relationships. Some people use the space to eat, chat, and exercise with no one distracting them. There is no limitation to public space as long as people follow the rules like maintaining the parks and leaving them clean. There are two types of public realms, which are public realms that can be accessed freely and private realms that one has to pay a small fee to access it. However, many public places are accessible freely, thus promoting equality and understanding among the members of the public. Therefore, this research study will discuss what is happening to public space and the public realm. Over…
PTSD and First responders First responders play a significant role in assisting in situations of emergency. As crises and disasters became an epidemic, the need for effective crisis response became apparent, especially with first responders. They work in fields that expose them to the scene of disasters and crimes. As heroes, the first responders help others by putting themselves in dangerous situations. These individuals include military healthcare workers, emergency dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. Most of the people think that first responder is equivalently trained to respond to emergencies, helping and saving lives in such dire circumstances. With this perception, people may fail to remember the mental health issues subjected to the first responders. Although they are significantly trained for their duties, the challenging work environments may expose first responders to mental health issues. Indeed, stress and trauma can overrun even the best-trained responders. The constant exposure to traumatic incidents makes first responders prone to PTSD and other psychological disorders. For healthy mental wellbeing, first responders should effectively handle the repercussions of the exposure at work and strive to…
Rough Draft on the story ″Minor Heroism″ Introduction The story ″Minor Heroism″ by Allan Gurganus is a story that centres its ideas explicitly on the relationship between a son and his father, Richard. The story is divided into three parts: with part one and three being developed from the son whereas the second part is formed from the father’s point of view. The story’s impact majorly rests on the author’s skilful use of the point of view, which shifts in all of the three parts of this narrative. The finely crafted story’s first appearance was in the New Yorker and had its setting in a small northern town. The thesis of the story is majorly on the focus of a relationship between a son and his father. Body The first subsection is titled, “At war, at home”, a part that is narrated by the elder son, David. The story opens up with David’s reflection and imagination on the reputation of his father. He reflects his father as a minor hero, precisely because of his father’s involvement in bombing Dresden, which…
Themes of US history since the end of the civil war The American civil war was as a result of many reasons, amongst them slavery, cultural and political differences between the North and the South, industrialization, and farming among others. Mainly, the three themes since the end of the civil war rotate around economic, political or diplomatic history. Its end marked a period of tensions between the Northerners and the Southerners over issues such as slavery, westward expansion, and the state’s rights. Civil war themes included structural reforms, presidential campaigns and also Harlem renaissance. The idea of intellectual and cultural history, the theme of political and diplomatic history and the social and economic history have been central themes (Rosemary, 322). The intellectual and cultural reforms included the aesthetic changes to protestant religion, the changes in the African-American society, changes in literature and arts, social value developments and the introduction of different intellectual groups to diverse ethnic and social groups.it also encompasses changes in the attitude towards a specific religion or culture. The political and diplomatic aspect encompasses matters such…
Supplement Essay for SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, located 22 miles from New York city is a value driven institution in instilling students with understanding of the dynamics of the communicate they live and operate in. Admission into the college has shortcomings, which can however be overcome. Being a transfer student, I hope to encounter challenges resulting as a result of the new environment, new people and the new experience. College life is very pressurizing and demanding, whereby one has is faced by social, economic and emotional difficulties. Joining the college, I expect hardship such as; isolation from both my peers and staff. Being new to the college, I am not acquainted to anyone hence having a hard time trying to cope with the situation. Coping with this challenge may require getting involved in clubs and organizations and also chatting with new friends to get acquainted to the new environment. Interaction with the staffs and having good interpersonal skills could also be fundamental. Besides this aspect of social life, another challenge would be getting to cope with the college’s…
Description of my core convictions According to Kotsko (2016), the core convictions mainly refer to the underlying beliefs that are held by an individual, group or organization. Such guiding principles tend to edict the behavior of an individual and are also known to assist in the understanding of the differences between wrong and right (Davis et al, 2017). The core convictions additionally assist one to establish whether he/she is on the apt path and meeting his/her goals through the creation of the unswerving guide. Some of the core convictions I hold include the observation that I believe in the existence of God and that for an individual to be considered complete, he has to be affiliated to a religious institution. I also hold that core conviction in being a better resource steward and exercising frugality to ascertain that future generations can get the resources and survive. Lastly, I also hold the conviction that honesty will always be the best policy for any person wishing to attain a successful life and that one has to earn trust. Sources of Core…
Source Article Review: Relationship Between Nutrition and Health The following response will examine the article The Relationship between Nutrition and Health by Keri Peterson as the material is directly related to the content of my essay. Peterson asserts that a person’s diet has a profound impact on one’s health as proper counselling in regards to nutrition, exercise, and diet is critical for preventing health complications, along with managing an individual’s health. On that regard, Peterson’s assertion is similar to my inference that nutrition and health go hand-in-hand, therefore, the source will be extremely useful to my essay. Whereas Peterson does not give deep insight into the association between nutrition and health, her experience as a primary care physician gives credibility to her ideology. She states that she takes care of individuals with a variety of issues, including complications like diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, among other health-related issues (Peterson, 1). Due to such experiences she is able to spot health complications before they develop into a more severe problem. On that account, Peterson’s practice and experience gives…
Change should be implemented only for good reasons. Try to remember a situation in your own life that involved unnecessary change. Why do you think that the change was unnecessary? What types of turmoil did it cause? Were there things a change agent could have done that would have increased unfreezing in this situation? In addition, many good ideas are never realized because of poor timing or a lack of power on the part of the change agent. For example, both organizations and individuals tend to reject outsiders as change agents because they are perceived as having inadequate knowledge or expertise about the current status, and their motives often are not trusted. Therefore, there is more widespread resistance if the change agent is an outsider. The outside change agent, however, tends to be more objective in his or her assessment, whereas the inside change agent is often influenced by a personal bias regarding how the organization functions. Likewise, some greatly needed changes are never implemented because the change agent lacks sensitivity to timing. If the organization or the people within…