The Loner review The novel Loner is an exploration of the lives of the young characters in a university setting grappling with the reality of life in school. The characters engage in social relations that lead to the comprehension of the nature of the relationship among young adults in society. Their interaction facilitates understanding of the themes on sexuality, gender relations, technology addiction, and violence, among many other themes defining campus life. As the narration commences, the main character is joining an institution of higher learning at Harvard. David’s experience in the first year marks the beginning of the revelation of the dynamics that will define life in college years. Introspection into his life is instrumental in understanding the dynamics of life in early adulthood in the US. As the narration commences, the escapades of David and the roommates in the introductory chapter of the novel contributes to the identity as a romantic only to transition to a toxic masculine and a loner. The character known as David aspires to establish a new relationship in the setting. He opts to friend Sara…
Why is Corporate Social Responsibility Ethical? The engagement in corporate social responsibility practices is a widely accepted and ethical obligation of organizations in modern society. Organizations can surpass the laws that detail the need of the organization to protect the environment, and further contribute to social welfare. Through the engagement CSR practices, organizations contribute to the sustainability of the environment and the society as a whole. The push by the organizations to engage in the conservation of energy and water, for instance, have an ethical advantage to the community as it not only facilitates the preservation of these scars resources but also facilitates the keeping and maintaining of a clean environment. Through tee engagement in the corporate responsibility practices, the organizations are not only at the advantaged position of earning profits for the stakeholders. Instead, they also protect the interests of the various stakeholders, including the suppliers, employees and customers. The CSR practices of organizations also ensure that the bossiness organizations preserve the support of the communities in which they operate. The companies in Las Vegas in the United States…
ZOOSHARE’S SOCIAL MISSION A social mission helps a company to realize its plan, its relationship with its employees, stakeholders, and customers to achieve the social needs of the company and to connect the people of that particular company and the public in general. A social mission helps a company in many ways, which include; it helps grow trust in a company and its ethical practices this helps to outline the company’s mission and its resourcefulness to both the community and the environment (Rocío, N., 2011). A social mission also helps a company build a relationship with the community. This can be done by funding public rallies and participating in charity events. A social mission also helps a company attract investors and more customers, and investors would want to know how well a company is doing before deciding to invest that also applies to customers and their preferences about what companies they want to purchase goods from this will help the company attract new capital sources. Most companies operate on customer preferences, and a social mission should, therefore, reflect a company’s…
Doctors on duty A doctor on duty in a hospital emergency room one Halloween night treats a 15-year old boy whose eye was injured by an exploding firecracker. He notices the boy is drunk. Because the extent of the injury is not certain, he has the boy admitted to the hospital and notifies his parents. When they arrive the boy is under sedation, so his drunkenness condition escapes their detection. Nevertheless, the doctor informs them that their son had been drinking. Do you agree it was his professional obligation to inform the parents of the 15-year patient that he had been drinking? Why or why not? In this scenario, the doctor did the right thing to inform the parents regarding the boy’s drunkenness. As a physician, it is ethical to report unhealthy behaviour that is likely to cause danger to children. Perhaps, the parents might not be aware that their son had been drinking alcohol. Also, his state of drunkenness might have contributed to the eye injury that the boy sustained from the exploded firecracker. At the age of 15…
ICTs in Society Topic 2 The evolving world of technology has called for the objective use of social media and most of its contents. The society in which we live today may not entirely have control of the social media contents, and the type of information consumed by the youths, and persons with mental disabilities (Bamman 2012, pg. 3). The issue is the free access to technology among teenagers that cause self-harm. The type of information consumed on these social media platforms is also out of control. Nevertheless, there is what the authorities, and the government agencies can do to salvage the vulnerable society to the uncensored contents. Social media censorship should be upheld by each jurisdiction to prevent the erosion of the social fabric (Heins 2103, pg. 325). On the other hand, if the contents of social media are not censored, the platform can be a ladder to evil practices among the youthful population. The parenthood role among young children is a question at stake. If a parent allows their children to access the contents on social platforms, it…
Impact of population growth on society Introduction Human population growth affects all people around the world. The effects are majorly on the environment and economy. Developing countries, for example, India, it’s experiencing more pressure since it’s trying to compete economically, but its industrial advancements are damaging daily. The rapid rise in human population in the country is placing a significant strain on the environment and causing depletion of natural resources. The imposition that the growth is putting on the global climate is a future threat of life. The most significant environmental impact of population growth is the issue of global warming. According to scientists, global warming will lead to extreme weather fettle, and the environment is likely to suffer from the growth of the worldwide population. The production of waste, depletion of resources and biodiversity are some of the severe problems that come with population growth. How greenhouse gases contribute to global warming Any vapour in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing electromagnetic radiation, trapping and holding it in the atmosphere is a greenhouse gas. Examples of greenhouse gases…
Theories of Moral Status Moral status can be defined as a concept that deals with determining what is valuable and what is not. Its moral status determines the value attached to something. Christians believe that human beings are superior among all the organisms. A debate, however, arises as to what extent human beings should act to safeguard the moral status. The moral agency theory is compatible with the Christian belief on moral status since human beings relate believe that they have the authority to choose what is morally right and what is not. The relationship between human beings and other organisms takes into consideration, the value of human life and the preservation of dignity in everyday activities. Jessica, Marco, Maria and Dr Wilson appear to apply the theory of relationship in determining the moral status of the fetus because they cannot decide the fate of the fetus that will terminate the relationship with the fetus’ parents. The theory of moral agency would still be well positioned to solve the problems at hand since the fetus is not able to…
Human rights in foreign policies 2) How should human rights considerations factor into the foreign policy of democratic countries like the United States? Put forth an argument that identifies the foreign policy principles the United States should implement concerning human rights. Next, apply these principles to 3 areas of human rights concern today (e.g., Saudi Arabia’s killing of Khashoggi, refugees from other countries seeking asylum in the United States, the genocide against the Rohingya, the mass famine taking place in Yemen, etc.). Draw on the theories we have studied throughout this course to craft a high quality essay. How should human rights considerations factor into the foreign policy of democratic countries like the United States? Put forth an argument that identifies the foreign policy principles the United States should implement concerning human rights. Next, apply these principles to 3 areas of human rights concern today (e.g., Saudi Arabia’s killing of Khashoggi, refugees from other countries seeking asylum in the United States, the genocide against the Rohingya, the mass famine taking place in Yemen, etc.). Draw on the theories we have…
Humanism Plato in his speeches highlights the inclination of humans towards the goddess of love. Love is a supernatural force that binds and connects two individuals to one another. The speakers used by Plato present the essentiality of having and practicing this virtue. Humanism dictates the placement of humanity above everything else without necessarily drawing in theism. In the speech of Phaedrus, Plato emphasizes sacrifice done by people for their loved ones with the crazy in some instances qualifying as mad which is an illustration of concern, care and living for others. Humans also direct their activities in pursuing love as the speech by Aristophanes illustrates. The two speeches are an affirmation of the responsibilities and rights that humans have in the course of living respectively. In the Odyssey, humanism is depicted by man`s sense for self, a journey towards fulfillment and realization. In this case, there is an emphasis on the human`s sense of control. First, that Odyssey went out to fight in the Trojan War is an illustration of his quest for peace and protection of his kinsmen.…
The gruesome murder of Laquan McDonald The gruesome murder of Laquan McDonald occurred in the hands of law enforcement officers on October 20, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. The African American minor was brutally murdered through gunshots by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke. In their initial reports, the police department had indicated that the use of force on him by the police was prompted by his erratic and reckless behavior that promoted the police to fire. In the police report, it was also indicated that the victim had refused to surrender his knife and that he wanted to attack the police. Law enforcement officers are, in most cases, exposed to self-harm as they routinely seek to serve and protect the people. In the case of MacDonald shooting, this would justify the use of force since officers are entitled to protect themselves against bodily harm when facing individuals who are armed and may pose harm to the officers. Further, the police officers have entitled to the right and an obligation to protect their lives as well as the general public against threats of harm, which…