The one-child policy by the Chinese government After the abolishment of the one-child policy, the Chinese government decided to adopt the two-child policy as a useful measure of population control. It meant that the government could only pay for subsidies for the first two children (Zeng, Zhang & Liu, 2017). Since its inception, its effects have been mainly regarded as speculative based on the trends it exhibits. It has proven to be the preferable concept in population control due to its impact on various dimensions. Despite various limitations, the policy seems speculative in addressing issues related to reduced abortions, the aging population, and a balanced sex ratio. I think the one-child policy may seem unethical due to its limitation on the number of children one should have. However, I presume it has many portended positive effects on the country’s population, as mentioned above. Those opposing the policy have cited reasons such as infringement on personal rights to bear children. They have cited that it is against the majority’s wish to induce mechanisms that limit the reproductive health of citizens. These…
Have Smartphones Changed Human Beings Socially? Introduction The modern world is changing rapidly due to the advancing technologies in several areas, starting from the scientific research, education, development of infrastructures, communication and information, food industry, and other disciplines touching the well-being of the human race. Industrialization is shifting from the discovery of engines to smart-technologies, which are using a more advanced and improved design in their machines. Nowadays, computers have moved from enormous devices to very smaller devices that are more effective than their old models. Looking at the cell phones, they have shifted from the box telephone to more advanced hand-size, or pocket-size phones, which performs huge tasks than before. Everything is merely done on smartphones with a click or swipe away. In this report, the focus will be on whether the development of smartphones has made the human race to be antisocial, or not. It will explain why smartphones have not made humans antisocial and give the reasons for picking that specific side. The term “smartphone” is describing a new class of mobile phones which are able to…
The film “A League of Their Own.” Many people have taken sports as a form of entertainment, while others are firmly attached to it since it is part of their hobbies. Cultural importance can be linked to sports, which is not realized by many people since they do not deeply look into the activity. America has gone through a long history relating to sports tournaments that can be used to know about its culture, an activity that acted as a mirror in establishing the societal issues of the particular region. In this case, the film, “A League of Their Own,” calls for the assessment of the American cultural view on the involvement of women in sports. Paradise, Nicholas. “A League of Their Own: A Feminist Interpretation of Women’s Sport in the US,” and Wendy Williams called “The Equality Crisis: Some Reflections on Culture, Courts, and Feminism,” are the articles that will be used to explore on women’s sports. Besides, “Deconstructing Equality versus Difference,” by Joan W. Scott will provide a solution to this cultural belief. The film, “A League…
Research Proposal: Restorative Justice Introduction In criminal justice, restorative justice gives victims an opportunity to meet and communicate with their crime perpetrators to explain to them the magnitude of their crimes impact. It empowers victims by giving them a close relationship with the suspects and a voice to participate actively in the process of justice. Moreover, it holds offenders into account and legally helping them take responsibility of their crimes. Research in the legal field by the government provides that restorative justice have an 85% victim satisfaction rate. Besides, it reduces criminal activities by 14% annually. It is about the communication between the victims and the offenders in a restricted room; they speak about the harm caused and possible ways of amending it. For the offenders, this is a challenging process because it confronts them with the impact of their own crime. On the other hand, victims also find the process frustrating because they find it hard meeting the people who harmed them. This proposal seeks to understand the experience of both freed offenders and victims of criminal situations…
ethics of leadership The week’s coverage centered on ethics and transformative values and some of the essential considerations towards becoming an ethical leader. Ethics play a critical role in influencing the levels of success realized not only in the economic but also in other facets of life. The coverage, as reflected in the textbook and the video used as a learning resource, pointed on some of the fundamental ideas and concepts associated with the ethics of leadership. The coverage about leadership competencies formed critical coverage during the week. Arguably, the reflection on leadership competencies was one of the most informative lessons during the week. Various concepts associated with leadership competencies that were covered during the week are essential not only in facilitating my educational success but also shaping my life as a professional. As a high school program director, understanding the concepts associated with leadership concepts is critical towards enabling me to succeed in all life endeavors. Concepts related to the creation of a compelling future, inspiring others, sharing knowledge, delivering exceptional performance, and having a passionate approach when connecting…
John Muir and Gifford Pinchot John Muir and Gifford Pinchot are America’s most famous naturalists who spent most of their lifetime defending the natural resources as well as the wildlife during the nineteenth century. However, they held diverse ideas about the environment. According to Withgott & Laposata (2019), Muir believed that the wilderness should be preserved while Pinchot held that the environment should be conserved. Muir believed that the government should contribute to protecting nature as it contributes to human spiritual growth. Pinchot’s philosophy focused on managing while utilizing nature without harming it. John Muir believed that the wilderness should be preserved. He worried that the increasing demands for resources could threaten national parks. Muir saw value in the natural environment in and of itself without the need to define a human use for resources. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the development of the Hetch Hetchy Valley. He said, “These temple destroyers, devotees of ravaging commercialism, seem to have a perfect contempt for Nature, and, instead of lifting their eyes to the mountains, lift them to dams and town skyscrapers.”(…
The difference between Idealism and Materialism Most people can’t clearly distinguish Idealism from Materialism. Well, in simple terms, Idealism is a philosophical term that stipulates an idea precedes the matter that means the existence of matter depends on the idea existence. On the other hand; Materialism specifies that a matter precedes the concept that implies the presence of the idea is because of the matter. Materialism in philosophy asserts that all things can be described in respect of the matter, or the concept that wealth and goods are the most valuable things. For instance, relating love to material things such that one would value their new phone over friendship. In addition to these, Idealism is having a strong belief and confidence in pursuing a vision. For instance, it believes in saving the world. This article’s paper will illustrate the critical difference between the two philosophical terms and how they relate to modern science. Materialist philosophy stresses that its primary objective is neither the Idealism nor the idea but rather the physical world. It emphasizes society’s material condition and the daily…
The High Life of a Socialite’s Daughter Part 1. Introduction My childhood is perhaps the most interesting part of my life story. Sometimes it baffles me how I am able to remember so much about things that took place so long ago. In many ways, my childhood captures the fundamental aspects of my life and the greater dimension of who I am as a person. In telling my roller-coaster-like life’s story, I have to take you back to when I was a child. I was born into a family that was a bit crowded; I grew up in a family of seven. That said, this was also the best part of our family because it meant that there was never a dull moment. I am the last born of 5 children, which makes me lucky number five. My siblings are three brothers and a sister. Throughout my childhood, I was the baby in the family, which meant that I was the center of all the attention. My siblings and parents would take me everywhere, which was nagging at times, albeit…
Need for Servant Leadership in the Public Sector Introduction Leadership plays a significant role in determining the success or the failure of any organization. Effective leadership in an organization ensures that employees remain focused on the achievement of the organizational goals and objectives. However, a recent Gallup study has revealed that the current image of leadership could be missing something. Results from the study revealed that out of four employees, only one employee believes that they are served with meaningful feedback from their leadership. The results also show that only twenty-one percent of employees confirm that they are managed in a manner that supports them to do an outstanding job. In most cases, employees are not allowed to participate in the running of the organization, for example, through decision making. Instead, the management makes decisions on their own and then pass the resolutions to the employees for implementation. In some cases, employees are not given an opportunity for clarification whenever changes occur. Leaders in some organizations avoid interacting with their employees. The lack of interactions between the leadership and the…
legal and financial implications associated with nonprofit wholly-owned social enterprises Introduction From the case study, the efforts of Bruno Conti led to the formation of Independence Matters (IM) in 1996. In line with Conti’s effort, IM’s mission was providing support to the disabled people and also identifying solutions and opportunities for the group. IM’s mission was aimed at helping the disabled live a full life by providing social, health, recreation, and education services. Over the years, IM built a lot of respect as a nonprofit organization for its dedication and services from members of the community. However, IM was highly dependent on fundraising, an aspect that Conti believed was not good for the company. Conti believed that there was a need for IM to find other funding sources to support its operations rather than being reliant on fundraising. With the support of Bob Delaney, Conti was able to convince the board to turn IM into a nonprofit wholly-owned social enterprise leading to the not-for-profit to be renamed to Independence Matters Retrofitters (IMR) due to change in structure and operations. Although…