Health challenges faced by American Indian and Alaskan Native people Health challenges faced by American Indian and Alaskan Native people include inadequate medical practitioners making it impossible to attend to all patients. There is no adequate funding that is needed to support the provision of modern medical facilities. The absence of free medical services from some parts of these countries make it impossible for some patients to receive proper medical care. The lack of insurance policies and benefits also make it impossible for most people to acquire medication. Most people from these countries are low-income earners; therefore, they are unable to meet their medical bills. People born in these countries have a life expectancy that is 4.4 years less than the United States, and they, therefore, continue to die at high rates through diseases such as cirrhosis and diabetes (Norton, et al2015). There are various beliefs about causes of illness and healing practices, and these include; ‘our culture is medicine.’ This includes taking herbal medicine and burning a bundled of dried herbs, which are believed as healing measures. They believe…
Film Review: Hands of History Introduction The film is a 1994 documentary by Loretta Todd, who is a leading figure in Canadian Indigenous cinema. In this documentary, Loretta profiles four contemporary female artists who seek to find a continuum from traditional to contemporary forms of expression of their cultures through art. In the documentary, the four females reveal their unique practices and their journeys. In general, it is a moving testimony what the significant role played by indigenous women in nurturing indigenous cultures. The most interesting thing about the documentary is that the women in the film narrate their stories about their cultures and art related to their origins, and all of their stories are very interesting to listen to. These women are from indigenous cultures, which makes the film more interesting to watch as the viewer is curious to know more about these women. They talk about their skills in producing art and how they learned to create different artifacts and how these skills and knowledge has been passed from their ancestors. Film Summary The film begins by introducing…
Case of Heart of Atlanta motel Importance of the case The case of the Heart of Atlanta Motel and the United states was significant due to the location in which the Heart of Atlanta’s motel was situated. The hotel was located near the 75 and 85 interstates and also boarded major Highways in Georgia. Most of the clients who visited the hotel were nonresidents of the state, and therefore the case was crucial because it affected interstate commerce by barring the blacks from other states from visiting the hotel (Davis & Cortner, 2001). The discrimination of the blacks was a grave matter because a significant number of black people travelled through the area, and if they heard that the Heart of Atlanta motel rejects black people, then they would opt to go to other routes due to lack of housing and find other hotels. This definitely would affect interstate commerce with time and would possibly lead to the collapse of other businesses. The case was also critical because it was a representation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which…
The sociological concept of feminism The sociological concept of feminism is conspicuously exhibited in the different lives of the characters of You. Notably, the rise of feminism and the empowerment it has afforded women is masterfully highlighted. As posited by various scholars, feminism seeks to eradicate the inequalities in the treatment of women and their subsequent oppression through patriarchy. Harriet Martineau embodies this in her Society in America as follows: “All women should inform themselves of the condition of their sex and their position. It must necessarily follow that the noblest of them will, sooner or later, put forth a moral power which shall prostrate hypocrisy, and burst asunder the bonds (silken to some but cold iron to others) of feudal prejudice and usages. In the meantime is it to be understood that the principles of the Declaration of Independence bear no relation to half of the human race? If so, what is the ground of this limitation?“ As such, women are deemed equal to men, even intellectually, and should hence be afforded the same proactive roles and opportunities as…
History of Visual Development Visual development is dated back to the 19th century when the technology of moving pictures was invented (Sarto). In the 20th century, motion pictures exhibited a fairground novelty, but later in the century, they became a crucial means of communication and entertainment. During these times, theaters had few quality animated films that were produced by Ralph Bakshi, Kevin Burke, and John Kricfalusi (Sarto). However, the industry started experiencing significant developments in motion picture techniques such as color motion picture films, synchronized motion picture sound, and digital film. Visual development is 120-year old. Within this period, the world has witnessed several changes in film production. The invention of complicated software systems that facilitates motion capture marvels, which are viewed in theaters today, is one of the chances (Sarto). The pioneers of the changes in visual development include companies based in Britain, the U.S., and France. The return of animation in the late ’90s was a sign of glory to Americans and beyond. In the following years, animation, a resilient art took a different turn that no one…
A Train to Busan Movie Plot Synopsis The Train to Busan movie is a thrilling and horrifying story of a group of passengers on a train in the country of South Korea who are struggling with a zombie outbreak that is spreading very fast in their country. The situation is made worse by the virus moving from car to car. This movie elicits a cocktail of emotions, including excitement, fear, and some displeasure. It is set up in South Korea, where there is a group of passengers who are stuck and stranded in a train during the zombie outbreak. The premise in this movie is unique and different from other films in the zombie sub-genre. The isolation aspect introduced in this movie makes it so unpredictable and unique from the other horror movies. The characters in this movie are different and highly unpredictable. The director of the film makes it hard to make predictions on who will either live or die. For instance, looking at the outstanding character Yoo Gong, he is serviceable but not very engaging while Dong-Seok Ma…
Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health Facts Cruzan had a motor accident that left her in a “poor state” and needed to be sustained for weeks using artificial feeding using gastronomy tube. When it was clear that Cruzan could not improve, the parents requested the removal of the life-support processes the state facility was offering. However, both the facility and the state court declined to comply with the request. After trial, the Supreme Court refused the termination of life support since the parents could not provide evidence that Cruzan would have selected to decline treatment. Issue The issue at hand was whether the due process provision in the 14th Amendment allowed Cruzan’s parents to decline life-support intervention on their child in her interest and behalf. Further, the court sought to determine if Missouri’s procedural need for clear and convincing evidence of an incompetent person’s wish to end life support before its termination violated the constitution. Holding & Reasoning In a majority ruling, the judges ruled that while persons have the liberty to decline treatment as prescribed in the due process…
Video on Russian Dance- Baile Ruso The Baile Ruso is one of the traditional dances that constitute the Russian culture. In this video, the orchestra plays the violins, saxophones, and the balalaikas to welcome the dancers. The dancers who are both male and female gracefully walk on to the stage in pairs. After arriving on the stage, the dancers start the dancing in a slow-motion where they have their hands fully stretched out on their sides and in unison, they make steps in a clockwise manner. In the second part of the performance, dance moves into a crescendo and the dancers move around the stage thumping their feet with their hands raised. During this part of the dance, there are rhythmic expressions, jumping, and acrobatic movements among the dancers. The last part of the dance involves both male and female individual dancers. The female dancers express grace, sensuality, and feminism. According to Kovrikova and Nurgayanova (2016), the culture of the dancers in this Russian dance video is a mixture of Russian culture, which is composed of the culture of…
comparing the valuation of General Dynamics Corporation and Lockheed-Martin. This report compares the valuation of General Dynamics Corporation and Lockheed-Martin. Lockheed-Martin corporation is an aerospace and security company that has four operating segments, that is, aeronautics, control segments, mission system and rotary segment and space system segment. The company offers different products and services such as air and missiles defense systems, civil and military helicopters .research, design and development of satellites, unmanned air vehicles and related technologies. On the other hand, GENERAL DYNAMICS provides defense and aerospace products and services globally. Like Lockheed-Martin corporation, it has four operating segments. These are marine systems, technology and information system, aerospace and combat systems. These segments offer products and services similar to Lockheed-Martin’s corporation. Conclusively, the two companies are competitors as they offer similar products and services to the same market. It is, therefore, worthwhile to examine their variation based on related parameters as they operate in the same industry and sector. The price-earnings ratio is an often-used metric by investors to determine the value of a stock. Investors can determine if…
Tips to Motivate you to Learn a Mandatory Foreign Language There is always an ever-increasing rate of international trades worldwide. Tourism and immigration have become familiar to all nations globally. H1: Tips to Motivate you to Learn a Mandatory Foreign Language People are intermarrying, yet they have different cultural experiences. The main point is that you will eventually meet a person who does not understand your native language. Hence, you must learn another language to enhance communication with people from different communities. Below are things that will motivate you to learn a new language. Education advancement When you are preparing to join a college, you might be required to learn a foreign speech. Being able to learn languages such as Chinese, French, Arabic, or Spanish will help you to interact with different students in the school, not only those who come from the same country as you. Also, nowadays, many undergraduate and postgraduate programs have introduced foreign language as a mandatory requirement for graduation in their schools. Notably, some nations offer graduate scholarships with the condition that you must take…