Cultural Relativism Cultural relativisms entail three distinct, but related philosophical positions. The philosophers who support these arguments show the existence of an all-encompassing and irresolvable moral disagreement between people and their traditions. In this case, it is possible to evaluate a particular belief as true or false relative to a specific culture of the set of moral standards. These thoughts lead to the conclusion that people should tolerate religions held by their peers. Although cultural relativism makes valid claims on the possibility of objective moral truth, this theory exaggerates the degree of diversity among cultures and promotes the establishment of brutal customs. Cultural relativism opposes the existence of objective truth in ethics. Cultural relativists give accounts of different cultures like Greeks, Galatians, and Eskimos, to conclude that ethical standards vary from one culture to the other (Bush, 2016, p. 2). One community holds some values that appear wrong in others. The suppositions show the difficulty of having universal ethical ways of living. The Greeks believed that eating the dead was an unethical practice, which contradicted the customs held by the…
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Sex and Gender Development in Children The concepts of sex and gender begin to develop from an early age. The book has suggested different theories that attempt to explain the two concepts. One of the most notable approaches is Bandura’s social learning theory. Instead of studying animals and applying on how humans behave and relate with others to humans, Bandura argued that humanslearn by utilizing innate cognitive abilities to imitate others. As children grow up, they are assigned responsibilities based on gender, as determined by their sex. Boys are expected to have “masculine” traits, while girls would have “feminine” traits. Although genetics predetermine some traits, the role socialization plays in this can not be understated. Communities such as the Eskimo taught boys to build houses while girls were not (Crain, p236). The ability to learn from socialization and imitations helps shape the behavior and conduct of children up to their adulthood. Children can gain values such as altruism from adults. In one experiment, children who observed an adult donate to the less fortunate learned to emulate his by giving more…
Interpersonal Theory of Communication Communication studies impact the student with the knowledge to help them become effective and better leaders in their societies and communities. Communication studies have helped me become a better student as well as become a better person who is able to understand how to present oneself in front of people. Communication studies also play an important part in helping the student identify their self-worth as well as their self-perception because most of the knowledge they attain is through their interactions with others by communicating with them. In addition to this, communication studies assist the student in identifying ways they can improve themselves and those around them through their ability to communicate with others and forming relationships that will impact their lives and students For my undergraduate program, I have taken up two communication studies that will help me graduate in the future. Comm110f and comm172f have positively impacted in my studies at the university. The theories and concepts of communication have helped me develop a deeper understanding of communication. One such concept is interpersonal communication,…
my views on why America had to declare their independence from America based on two grounds justice and strategic value Patriots The catalyst for the revolutionary war that led to the emancipation of America from British colonial rule began by the circulation of a forty-six-page document “The common sense roll” detailing indirect language why America should free itself from the British and establish a republic. The document became an instant bestseller across the country because it resonated with the needs of the common folk. It caught the attention of Thomas Jefferson, who had hitherto considered Paine an extremist, inspiring him to draft the declaration of independence. In this paper, I will present my views on why America had to declare their independence from America based on two grounds justice and strategic value. As Americans, we had endured many atrocities from England, as Thomas Paine rightly puts it, “Britain should be ashamed of her conduct. Even brutes do not turn on their young, nor do savages make war on their families.”(Paine,16) He further argues that the tyranny that drove the first…
Issues in Juvenile Justice System There has been a rising number of youth offenders due to a high rate of drug and substance use, peer pressure, depression, and other defiant disorders. The increasing rate of reported cases and issues in the juvenile justice system has created the need to come up with elaborate legislation and strategies to improve the functioning of the justice systems. Numerous challenges are affecting the current juvenile justice systems making it hard to rehabilitate youthful offenders. One of the significant issues within the juvenile justice system is drug and substance abuse among the deviant youthful offender, which is on the rise. The rate of drug abuse among youths is on the rise leading to the many instances of abnormal behaviors and violence (Decker, & Marteache, 2017). Most of the juvenile offenders in incarceration turn up to be more violent even after their release due to exposure to drugs and the development of hyperactivity disorders. The current juvenile systems do not help in rehabilitating the youthful offenders hence they end up growing to violent criminal gangs. Most…
Justice Thomas and The Lost Constitution Introduction Myron Magnet presents a personal biography of the life and career of Justice Thomas in this book. She recounts the changes that the supreme court has undergone under justice Thomas. When Thomas took on as a judge of the supreme court in 19191, he realized that the judges had personal interpretations of the constitution, which contradicted the desires of the founding fathers (Myron 15). Their interpretations had created a big divide in the nations. Thomas tackled issues such as natural law, natural rights, and had a particular interest in federalism. This paper will review the book by handling the issues the author states he was more passionate about. Since his inception, Justice Thomas has become the new face of an independent, wise, and effective judiciary. Constitutional philosophy Thomas believes in the originality of the constitution. The author states that Thomas focused on the interpretation of the original constitution and not on judicial precedence. He believes that while the US accommodates all people, the constitution must remain as the guiding principle or the…
Newton second law of motion Hypothesis: The purpose of this lab was to validate Newton’s second law of motion, study the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, as well as to study the acceleration of gravity overview: In this experiment precisely, we used a photogate sensor, force sensor, photogate/smart pulley, and the picket fence. Force sensor determines the amount of force in newtons (N). This was used to determine the position, velocity, acceleration, and force of the mass hanging from the force sensor as it was raised and lowered towards the sensor. This was done to prove that force does, in fact, equal the object’s mass multiplied by its acceleration. The photogate/ smart pulley was used to apply Newton’s second law to a system. Procedure: A laced pulley was thrown as two masses moved in different directions. An infrared beam equipped to the Photogate sensor, the output of the sensor is low when the beam is blocked, and the output is high when unblocked. The photogate sensor and the picket fence were used to study the acceleration of…
Innovative Communication Strategies Communication is a crucial aspect of any organization. The way information flows from the topmost position to the junior-most position will determine the effective functioning within the organization. For effective operation, organizations must have a swift flow of information through the established channels. In an organization like the rehab facility for the elderly that I work for, there are forms of communication that take place. Significant types of communication include interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. The problem getting discussed in this paper is poor communication strategies among co-workers. It is a pre-determined agreement that adequate communication results in higher productivity, a healthier working environment, and happier employees. We will look at the incorporation of technological advances to promote communication between workers. Interpersonal communication is a form of communication between different people within the organization, which includes group, organizational, and intercultural communication. Within the interpersonal communication, disclosure takes place through the verbal, which is the word of mouth and the non-verbal cues that include gestures, body language, and eye-contact. Intrapersonal is a form of communication that takes place within…
Physical development in early adulthood Question 1 Physical development in early adulthood is characterized by considerable development of essential body organs. The stage marks the peak of an individual’s physiological development as the motor ability, reproductive system, lung capacity, individual strength, and other essential body parts function at their best before they start a gradual decline in the late thirties (Module 8, 2020). On the other hand, the physical development in middle adulthood takes an immense hit as individuals at this age bracket starts experiencing a strained vision, experiences immense joint pains, and struggles with weight. In most instances, middle-aged adults often experience affected vision since the lens in the eye often loses flexibility, affecting the vision of individuals immensely (Module 9, 2020). Concerning cognitive development, an individual within the young adulthood bracket often experiences post formal thoughts that are often practical, realistic, and individualistic. Again, these individuals have an immense ability to conceptualize abstract thoughts and consider possibilities and ideas in contexts they have not experienced in their lives. On the other hand, in middle adulthood, the individuals often…