the role of advertising in communicating to the society on sensitive norms and expectations The article primarily focuses on a Gillette advertisement that was titled,’ We Believe: The Best Men Can Be.’. The advert was viewed by millions of persons worldwide and received mixed reactions because of the various issues that were going on in the society, such as sexual harassment, bullying, and the standard excuse that boys will always be boys. Some men felt their masculinity threatened since the message in the advert wanted them to be kinder to others. Others welcome the message and thought that this is what should define the modem masculinity. The advert, without a doubt, demonstrated to the world how difficult it is to change the perceptions of a cultural movement and the narrow-minded descriptions and expectations of masculinity. Moreover, not only did the men feel their masculinity threatened, but also some women thought that the masculinity of the men had been threatened. Further, the advert showed how over the years, advertising had played a role in reinforcing the narrow-minded definition of masculinity, which…
Mental Disorder and Victimization A large portion of the public continues to view the Mental illness and violence as intertwined factors. Hence, the victimization experienced by the mentally ill individuals results from the way the public regards mentally sick individuals as perilous persons. The mental health disorder affects the behavior, mood, and thinking of the victim. Examples of psychiatric disorders include; schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behaviors, and eating disorders. The connection between mental disorder and violence or criminality has attracted massive attention from various researchers, especially in the United States. Most of the people and the researchers hold the notion that people suffering from psychological ailment are probable to committing acts of aggression and viciousness. A considerable portion of the public considers the mentally disordered people as dangerous individuals. The description of criminals as “crazy” persons in the media is an excellent example that shows that the public views mentally disordered persons as hazardous people. However, a large portion of the data offers a contrary view to the media regarding the connection that exists between mentally disordered people and…
Methods for reducing energy consumption when building a new dwelling house When you want to build a new dwelling house or redesigning an existing one, it is always essential to ensure that you utilize the commonly available building materials to ensure zero energy usage. In most cases, it is still advisable to use natural and renewable sources of energy that are widely available. Your house should be utterly off-grid in such a way that it does not depend on the artificial sources of energy. In most cases, energy consumption at homes is dependent on the home’s structure design, lighting systems, heating and cooling of the house home appliances and the hot water systems. Below are some of the steps taken that can help you build an affordable zero energy home that will cost you less to build. Smart Design It is the duty of the architects, engineers, and interior designers to team up, brainstorm, and come up with smart design of a zero energy house and a cost-effective one. Effective communication between the builders and designers will ensure that the…
Medical Law What the University must do to assess whether Dr. Hippocrates, RadDude and Muffler Health committed overzealous and unsafe acts Ensuring the provision of standard care remains paramount for Muffler Health. However, in some circumstances, a healthcare provider may breach the legal duty of care. As the University counsel, I am prompted to adhere to the recommended institutional guidelines in a bid to investigate into the matter. Firstly, a disciplinary committee ought to get formed under the quality management department of the University. Such a step gets done immediately with the inclusion of representatives from each of the professional teams in Muffler Health. The board will assess various elements of the claims raised by the client to draw formidable conclusions if malicious acts got committed. Consultation of the public health law is essential in guiding the board to sticking to the confines of the state law (Gostin & Wiley, 2016). All factors are taken into consideration; the committee ought to remain conscious that an injured patient has a right to present an informed consent action against a clinician who fails…
culture and art role in society Undoubtedly, culture and art play an essential role in society. Both Rome and Greece are Mediterranean nations, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow olives and wine. However, their terrains were quite different. Classical antiquity, for ancient Rome and Greece, is a time of almost nine hundred years when ancient Greece and then ancient Rome dominated the Mediterranean region, from about 500 B.C.E to 400 C.E. I lump them together since the Romans adopted many aspects of Greek culture when they conquered the regions of Europe under Greek control. The essay is about whom, between Ancient Greece and ancient Rome, which are the oldest civilization, had the most significant impact in contributing to the development of contemporary culture and art by comparing and contrasting the factors like paintings, sculptures, clothes, and architecture. Undoubtedly, culture and art play an essential role in society. Both Rome and Greece are Mediterranean nations, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow olives and wine. However, their terrains were quite different. Classical antiquity, for ancient Rome and Greece, is a…
Fusion Centers and JTTFs The prevalence of domestic crime and international terrorism pushes governments to form mitigatory teams and organizations. In the U.S., the government continually takes a significant number of measures to reduce violence and insecurity. Two of these measures are the fusion centers and the Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs). These organizations play unique but complementary roles in preventing criminal activity in the country. This paper evaluates the tasks of both teams and analyses the demerits of lacking fire marshals in JTTF task forces. Fusion centers are state-owned, and serve as the divergence point for the receipt, gathering, analysis, and sharing of national and international threat information. The cyber enters have different bases in states and major urban centers and receive information from private and federal sectors as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) regions. Although fusion centers are state-owned, they are directed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The National Network of Fusion Centers focuses on gathering critical information relevant to DHS functions, thus playing a critical role in the success of DHS (Department…
Anna Julia Cooper Anna Julia Cooper was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, in August 1858. She was among the Black Liberation Activist, American speaker, sociologist, educator, author, and one of the most famous African-American scholars in American history. Her book, “A Voice From the South by a Black Woman of the South,” became a classic African American feminist text. Anna Julia Cooper was born into slavery. She was the daughter of a slave woman and her white slaveholder. She triumphed against the odds of race and gender to get a world-class education and gain power and prestige academically as well as in social circles. She received a Ph.D. in history from the Sorbonne in 1924, becoming the fourth African American to earn a doctorate. Cooper was also a famous member of Washington DC’s African American community and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She contributed to the social science sector, specifically in the field of sociology. She became involved with the work she did after her husband’s death, who died after two years of marriage. This is…
Mass Communication Introduction There is a raging debate that mass media tends to sensationalize news to catch audiences’ attention. It can partly get attributed to how infrequent major shocking news occurs. This fact leads to media outlets resorting to inventive means to try and gain clout in the market. The article will focus on the Corona Virus epidemic and how it has gotten portrayed in the media, whether correctly or incorrectly. It will also focus on the similarities and differences between print media and audio and how the messages are delivered. The Corona Virus epidemic There was a general feeling of dread due to the outbreak of the novel Corona Virus. There has been both quality information and misinformation on the matter. The virus was first detected in Wuhan City of China towards the end of the year 2019 as the world prepared to usher in the New Year. The initial diagnosis was Pneumonia, but upon further investigation, the virus got detected. What is the virus exactly? It comes from a broad family of viruses whose effects range from a…
Identity Formation Process of James Marcia Theory The alternative and commitments made concerning a particular individual and social characteristic are used to determine the identity of the core ideas of senses. Marcia’s work, in theory, is to consider how much one has decided a specific choice and how much he/she displays a commitment to those choices. Identity includes the assumption of sexual orientation, a set of values and ideas, and the other one is a vocational direction. The identity to be well- developed must provide a perception of one’s power, weakness, and individual uniqueness. Those people with a slighter well-developed identity do not reach a definition of his/her supremacy and weakness and also don’t have a well-articulated sense of self. Marcia managed interviews with young individuals so that he can have a better comprehension of the identity formation process. James questioned the participant in his work whether they had accepted a commitment to activity and beliefs and what they have practiced, or currently encountered in a decision-making time (adolescent identity crisis). James evolved semi-structured interviews for identity research in a…
Communication and Down syndrome Introduction Individuals living with Down syndrome require special treatment when communication is being done to them. Down syndrome is a condition caused by an error in the development of chromosomes and not a disease as many people would probably understand. Individuals living with Down syndrome always want to be treated positively and should be considered before the Down syndrome condition. Several studies have been done on effective communication with people with Down syndrome. Children suffering from Down syndrome condition develop their language skills at a slower rate as compared to the other cognitive abilities. However, children suffering from this condition need to communicate with their friends and family members. Several studies have been carried out on how to make communication with children suffering from Down syndrome more effective. Of importance, previous studies of the causes of low communication abilities to children suffering from Down syndrome will also be reviewed and how their communication abilities can be improved. Parents to the children living with Down syndrome condition should be able to understand the confusing message used by…