Has the media helped in portraying organized crime in New York City as an Italian-American stereotype?
«This question is being researched because when people hear words and phrases such as organized crime, the Mafia, La Cosa Nostra (another name for the Italian Mafia), and the Mob they usually believe it involves people of Italian heritage. Shows and...» Document abstract
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SummaryThis question is being researched because when people hear words and phrases such as organized crime, the Mafia, La Cosa Nostra (another name for the Italian Mafia), and the Mob they usually believe it involves people of Italian heritage. Shows and movies such as the Sopranos, the Godfather trilogy, Goodfellas, Analyze This & Analyze That, Donnie Brasco, The Untouchables, A Bronx Tale, and Casino have all helped shape this image. However, Hollywood is not the only one to blame, the news media is also responsible for framing this image. They have created the stereotype of an Italian-American. The stereotypical Italian-American who is a fat, violent, mean, hairy guy, with a Brooklyn accent, too much hair gel, and a lot of gold jewelry. The media has been responsible for framing the stories involving these ‘typical’ Italian-American Mafia members. This misrepresentation has now become a part of our view of Italian-Americans. This misrepresentation can be seen in the names of the clothes that Italian-Americans predominantly wore in the past. Clothing such as ‘Guinea Tees’ and ‘Wife-Beaters,’ which are worn by millions of people who are not of Italian descent, have been given a negative name associated with Italian-Americans. These negative associations of Italian-Americans are now instilled in the minds of millions of people.
Table of Contents- In my research I will set out to prove that the news media is at fault for the stereotypical image of Italian-Americans.
- In the research done, there has been a clear problem because of the definitions of the terms organized crime and gangs.
- Common federal and state crimes committed by organized crime groups.
- For the first search, Italians, there were 18 articles found, twelve of which were relevant to the Italian Mafia
- In the articles about the Russian Mafia, about one percent of the words are categorized as negative.
«In December 2001, a farrago of representatives of intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and concerned members of the civil society around the world convened in Yokohama, Japan, at the 2nd World Congress...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn December 2001, a farrago of representatives of intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and concerned members of the civil society around the world convened in Yokohama, Japan, at the 2nd World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children with the explicit aim to address the plight of the worlds children involved in one the most appalling informal business: Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Exactly five years after agreeing on the factors contributing to CSE (Child Sex Exploitation) and ways in which to combat it, the meeting in Japan would reaffirm governments’ commitments to tackling the issue of CSE. Among some of the considerations of the second convention, according to the 2nd World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, are the following: a greater emphasis on the rights of the child; the continual promotion of the rights of children by local governments and international organizations; the espousal and promulgation of a wide array of laws and programmes that protect children; and greater action against child pornography and trafficking of children for the purpose of sex.
«There is a shroud of secrecy that surrounds menopause, that for so many women and especially their mothers, it is rarely spoken of beyond hushed tones. In the animal kingdom for Bonobos, it doesn’t even exist; females keep procreating all their...» Document abstract
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SummaryThere is a shroud of secrecy that surrounds menopause, that for so many women and especially their mothers, it is rarely spoken of beyond hushed tones. In the animal kingdom for Bonobos, it doesn’t even exist; females keep procreating all their natural lives! For women of all cultures it is a rite of passage as it connects to the aging process, though in the western world it is not as celebrated as it is in other parts of the world. Much like the girl who goes through her first Menses there is hormonal flux, it marks the beginning of her journey in the reproductive phase. It seems for many women, menopause is a turning point that connects to the aging process, and the ending of a cycle in ones life. It can bring about many symptoms that aren’t just the physiological affects that come from drops Estrogen levels, but may also represent a sense of loss. This paper will examine why this is, and other societal views that influence this perception.
Commentary: “Authority intoxicates, and makes mere sots of magistrates; The fumes of it invade the brain, And make men giddy, proud and vain.”- Samuel Butler (1835-1902)
«Who would think that authority would be able to cook up such a dangerous recipe for human flaws? But upon closer consideration, you begin to compare the attitudes and persona of those with power and those lacking it. The empowered ones walk and...» Document abstract
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SummaryWho would think that authority would be able to cook up such a dangerous recipe for human flaws? But upon closer consideration, you begin to compare the attitudes and persona of those with power and those lacking it. The empowered ones walk and talk differently. They possess an air of confidence. Something sparkles in their eyes. Is it the byproducts: pride, giddiness or vanity that Butler mentions? Yes, but despite these shortcomings, we are all hungry to shine. Some of us, however, will never have the chance to star in the limelight. We will forever be enslaved to a higher system of power and authority that will overtly and covertly control us and make our decisions. Who are these victims of authority and where is its origin? Students in schools.
«Prejudice in the Muslim world has been present since the earliest of times, but homophobia in current terms has magnified in Islam since the 1800s. Throughout its history, Islam has been generally tolerant of homosexuals, despite verses in the...» Document abstract
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Summary Prejudice in the Muslim world has been present since the earliest of times, but homophobia in current terms has magnified in Islam since the 1800s. Throughout its history, Islam has been generally tolerant of homosexuals, despite verses in the Koran condemning homosexual activity. Like most religious scriptures, these verses have equivocal interpretations, and many Muslims infer different messages from the text.
First, some scholars believe that homosexual men were not defined as "men" in the Koran, since they lacked attraction to women. Instead these men were considered eunuchs, and were allotted to tend to the women, since they would not be a threat to them. Therefore, some believe all the reference to sexual acts or sodomy between men refers to heterosexual men. While there are these questionable matters, all of the Middle Eastern countries' governments wield a strict and oppressive stance on homosexuality. All laws prohibit sexual relations between same sex individuals. While punishments and indictments vary from case to case and from country to country, there is no doubt that gays, lesbians, and transgenders live very risky and forbidden lives.
First, some scholars believe that homosexual men were not defined as "men" in the Koran, since they lacked attraction to women. Instead these men were considered eunuchs, and were allotted to tend to the women, since they would not be a threat to them. Therefore, some believe all the reference to sexual acts or sodomy between men refers to heterosexual men. While there are these questionable matters, all of the Middle Eastern countries' governments wield a strict and oppressive stance on homosexuality. All laws prohibit sexual relations between same sex individuals. While punishments and indictments vary from case to case and from country to country, there is no doubt that gays, lesbians, and transgenders live very risky and forbidden lives.
«Child prostitution continues to be a growing epidemic in the world. While Southeast Asia has traditionally been associated as the sex-trade capital of the world, the last decade of the twentieth century introduced some African nations as emerging...» Document abstract
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SummaryChild prostitution continues to be a growing epidemic in the world. While Southeast Asia has traditionally been associated as the sex-trade capital of the world, the last decade of the twentieth century introduced some African nations as emerging contenders in this salacious industry. As this trade increases, so do the number of innocent young children who are often forced or sold into this sexual exploitation.
While there are several global humanitarian organizations taking measures to combat these injustices, the problem still remains quite significant.
While there are several global humanitarian organizations taking measures to combat these injustices, the problem still remains quite significant.
The Responsibility of University Administration Off-Campus: How far Does Liability Extend, and Under What Circumstances Does it Exist?
«Universities and colleges in the United States have long been held legally responsible for their students, even though the circumstances surrounding this responsibility have evolved over time. The basis of this responsibility lies in the concept of...» Document abstract
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SummaryUniversities and colleges in the United States have long been held legally responsible for their students, even though the circumstances surrounding this responsibility have evolved over time. The basis of this responsibility lies in the concept of in loco parentis, when a university takes the place of the parent in supervision of its students. (Hirshberg, 1994) While it might seem reasonable that universities are held liable for students on the immediate campus, several cases have argued before the courts that this liability and responsibility extends to off campus situations, even when the events that transpire are not sponsored by the institution, and may even be against school policy. (Hirshberg, 1994) Daniel Graney, Director of Substance Abuse Prevention Services at the University of Rhode Island, considers McClure vs. Fairfield University to be the landmark case that extended university responsibility off campus. Graney cites this case, as well as an incident that happened at the University of Rhode Island in the early 1990’s, as having a great influence on university policy. These two cases affected both the university’s policy on alcohol, as well as its desire to become more involved with the behavior of students off campus.
«In this paper I will discuss the study of sophism as a system of education in ancient Greece and the ways in which it impacted the inhabitants and the conflicts of the ancient Greek society. In the first part I will discuss the subject matters that...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn this paper I will discuss the study of sophism as a system of education in ancient Greece and the ways in which it impacted the inhabitants and the conflicts of the ancient Greek society. In the first part I will discuss the subject matters that sophists taught, the reasons why young aristocrats needed to study sophism to gain political success, and the ways in which sophists made those who they opposed politically vulnerable. In the second part, I will describe the ways in which the Athenian religion was altered by sophists. I will also go into depth on whether or not Socrates was a sophist and what his conception of oracles was. In the third part of the paper I will explain the alternative way of thinking that sophists offered in place of the traditional belief in omens and oracles. I will then discuss the differences between the decisions that Athens made about what to do with Mytilene and Melos. To answer these questions I will use the primary sources entitled History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, The Last Days of Socrates by Plato, particularly the chapters in the Apology and on Crito, and The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives by Plutarch, mainly the chapters on Pericles and Alcibiades.
«In his book Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens through the Twenties, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett details research he has conducted shedding light on emerging adulthood. Arnett can be considered at the forefront of research of...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn his book Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens through the Twenties, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett details research he has conducted shedding light on emerging adulthood. Arnett can be considered at the forefront of research of this kind. According to his biographical information (www.jeffreyarnett.com/about.htm), he is the editor for the Journal of Adolescent Research, as well as the chair of the Special Interest Group on Emerging Adulthood sponsored by the Society for Research on Adolescence. Arnett received his Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Virginia in 1986, and followed up with several years of postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago. From 1992-1998 he served as an associate professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Missouri.
«Suicide. The mere mention of the word makes most of us disturbingly uncomfortable. Yet, just as we run outside, and down the street wearing only a bathrobe, transfixed by a cavalcade of emergency vehicles’ flashing lights, urgently needing to know...» Document abstract
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SummarySuicide. The mere mention of the word makes most of us disturbingly uncomfortable. Yet, just as we run outside, and down the street wearing only a bathrobe, transfixed by a cavalcade of emergency vehicles’ flashing lights, urgently needing to know “what happened,” our morbid curiosity about suicide overcomes our apprehension. Sure we’re squeamish and will deal with it only if we can act like adolescents, hiding their eyes (with open hands) or covering their heads (with see-through blankets) while watching “scary” movies. Despite our fear and outrage, we are still compelled to sneak a peek!
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