Maximize River Flow w/ Channel Straightening: How Groynes Aid in Bank Stabilization

 Channel straightening is a technique whereby channels are reformed creating a straighter channel – usually distinctive in sinuous channels where meanders are cut-off (foreshortening) by building artificial straight channels. The aims of straightened channels are to create a more navigable channel to improve flood control; increasing flow velocity within the straightened section which was … Read more

Taylorism vs Human Relations: Who did it better?

 Taylorism vs Human Relations: Who did it better? Introduction Just like how every business wants to make more and more profits, every business wants to have a more productive and efficient staff that can help them get there. Due to this mindset, there are many different theories of management, that can help businesses achieve … Read more

Systemic Racism and Educational Oppression of Black Students in Canada

 Introduction The education system is a social institution that helps sustain the existing class relations and reinforces the status quo. These social institutions are controlled by the ruling class, as the power of economic ownership gives the dominant class an advantage because of its ability to control  the content of these institutions. It is … Read more

Structural Violence: Examining Indian Women’s Oppression

 Structural Violence towards Indian Women Bianca Thomas Anthropology-102 10:20-11:10 Clinton Humphrey November 18, 2018 Introduction Structural violence happens every day, especially to those who have been oppressed and vulnerable by those who hold power. Paul Farmer research covers how the oppressed and vulnerable were the ones more targeted. He even explained that those who … Read more

Propaganda in Video Games: US Military’s Use of Technolgy

Within the mass communications world Propaganda plays significantly roles in writing culture. Propaganda is hidden in our literature, spews from our radios, and is even inside our televisions. Propaganda, information or material spread to advance a cause or to damage an opponent’s cause in such a way as to hide negative aspects, surrounds us all … Read more

Exploring the School’s Secrets with Westwood Tech’s Nathan Lloyd and Ivan Kelly in “Hey, It’s Nathan”

 "Hey, it's Nathan!" The kid speaking into the mic introduces himself, looking into the camera with a wide grin. "Nick!" The guitarist to the right follows, "Andre!" The guitarist to the left follows, "Ivan." The drummer introduces quietly, "And Light Service is back after…how long?" Nathan asked, looking around at his bandmates for help. … Read more

Exploring North African Jews’ Integration in Canada.

 From North Africa to Canada: The Integration of Jews Rachel Kelly Benizri (260745414) SOCI 227: Jews in North America McGill University Canada is known as being a “country of immigrants” where 300 000 immigrants are welcomed by the Canadian government every year (Kelley& Trebilcock; Singer, 2018). While building their new lives in their new … Read more

Rethinking the US Prison System: Policy Options for African Americans+

 Executive Summary This policy brief examines the rapidly increasing incarceration rate, its negative effects on African Americans, and offers three potential policy options to address the problem. Background/Purpose: Since 1975, the proportion of Americans in prison has nearly tripled (Hattery & Smith, 2010). The increase is not due to more crimes being committed but … Read more

Increase Profits Abroad: A Look into Foreign Market Entry Strategies

 “When organisations exhaust their home markets and economic conditions are favourable, they may seek to expand into foreign markets to boost trade and profits". Introduction Foreign market entry strategies are considered critical for organisations looking to expand their operations to countries abroad, often requiring significant commitments and financial dedication to such projects. In today’s … Read more

Target Costing for Chrysler Group LLC: Profitability Benefits for Car Manufacturers

 The purpose of this research paper is to provide an overview of the use of target costing method in the Fiat Chrysler Automobile company. We detail the implementation and advantages and disadvantages that surround the choice of this particular costing method in the car manufacturing industry compared to other methods used by the competition, … Read more

Exploring the Wild World of Conditionality and Behaviour: Brief History and Implications

 A Brief History of Behaviour Conditionality   In 1997 after 18 consecutive years of conservative governance, the results of a landslide election left Tony Blair, of the modernised Labour Party, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Blair’s Labour Party aligned most closely with democratic socialism, an ideology in which government investment in the … Read more

Exploring Justice Marshall’s Vision: Examining the Intersection of Mental Health, Free Speech, and the Internet

 In 1987, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall gave a lecture where he argued that the Constitution must be interpreted in light of the moral, political, and cultural climate of the age of interpretation believed the U.S. Constitution must be a living document that transcends with the times. Adopting a “living document” approach, American constitutional … Read more

Exploring How Weak Authority Figures Create a Cycle of Deviance: “Menace II Society” Analysis

   One of the underlying themes of the movie Menace II Society shows the negative side of a child's life when they lack an authoritative figure. The film takes a look into a poverty-stricken community, saturated with deviance and weak authoritative bonds. The combination of weak outer controls and a lack of appreciation of authority … Read more