Realistic Idea For Deliberation Day to Increase Voter Participation?

 Deliberation Day is a bold, a possibly achievable idea to increase voter knowledge of key topics in elections and potentially increase voter participation.  But how realistic is this idea? While there is obviously challenges that present themselves in order to institute this such as participation, bias, and sheer demographics. The hope is that such … Read more

Explore MacKinnon’s Female Perspective on Objectivity & the “Theory of the State”

 1. So according to Mackinnon, I think, at least, objectivity isn’t real, but instead it’s basically a denial of the inequality hat exists between the sexes (MacKinnon, 1983, 636). She states that there’s no ungendered perspective and what is objective is just what the dominant viewpoint is, so I guess like, man’s viewpoint in … Read more

Is Globalisation Homogenizing Our Cultures?

 The question of whether or not we’re all becoming the same by listening to pop music, eating from popular food chains and having similar ethical values is one that’s more relevant than ever in today’s increasingly interconnected world. The concept of globalisation, in the broadest sense, is the process of having increasing worldwide connectivity … Read more

The Effects and Strategies on the Collaroy/Narrabeen and Holderness Coastlines

 Geography Field Work Investigation Task. By Rayden Dean Introduction: The action that is specifically extrusive along the Narrabeen-Collaroy coastline (NSW, Australia) and The Holderness Coast (Yorkshire, United Kingdom) is that of erosion and other coastal processes, presenting various connotations as well as an affluence of recent challenges that surface its inhabitants in addition to … Read more

Harley-Davidson: Growing Market and Leveraging Brand to Target Young Adult Segment

 1. Core Problem and Current State Analysis: At a very high level, Harley Davidson’s main problem is a struggle to successfully grow its market to include more loyal consumers within Young Adult segment (Roese and Kompella, 2013, p. 5). More specifically, the new CMO, Mark-Hands Richer, seeks to successfully adapting the company, its branding, … Read more

Duality in Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment: Exploring Raskolnikov’s Inner Conflict

 Jasmine Hiraldo Crime and Salvation October 17, 2018 Crime and Punishment Duality in Crime and Punishment In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, the theme of duality is present throughout the entire novel. We are introduced to the main character, Rodion Raskolnikov, who suffers from multiple personalities.  One side of his personality is cold, calculating, … Read more

Buddhist Economics: Why Materialism Doesn’t Equal Happiness

 E.F. Schumacher wrote in his essay titled, “Buddhist Economics” that Buddhists don’t place a high value on material wealth because they believe that human flourishing cannot be achieved through the accumulation of material wealth. Through the lens of a Buddhist, when one focuses on the accumulation of material wealth rather than searching for inner … Read more

Prevalence of Anaemia among Pregnant Women: Investigating Risk Factors and Impact

 Paste yAnaemia is defined as a decrease in the concentration of haemoglobin which transports oxygen in the blood of vertebrates as well as a decrease in concentration of circulating red blood cells which in the circulation of vertebrates gives the blood its characteristic color. Anaemia in pregnancy is therefore defined as a haemoglobin concentration … Read more

Exploring the Future of Terraformation and Ethical Challenges in Outer Space

 The Future of Terraformation on the Planetary Ecology Earth is the only known planet that can support life within its planetary, solar, and galactic neighborhood. As the closest solar system containing exoplanets, planets outside of our solar system, is tens of light-years away, the preservation and sustainability of Earth is imperative. Intrinsic interest in … Read more

Exploring the Impact Technology Has Had on Communication: “How Technology Has Transformed Communication: Exploring Its Effects on Society

 Message Received Twenty years ago if you wanted to ask a friend to play after school you either sent them a note during class or called their house phone the night before. In today’s day and age a child as young as ten can have a full conversation with their friend on the other … Read more

The Qur’an: The Heavenly Source of Guidance and Blessing for Muslims

 the Qur’an, a pious Muslim hears God’s voice guiding and encouraging, consoling and reproaching, promising the righteous mercy and eternal bliss, while threatening the wicked with wrath and eternal torment. For Muslims, the Qur’an is the word of God, which has entered human time to shape history. According to Muslim sources, the Angel Gabriel … Read more

Effects of Social Media on Mental Well-Being in College Students

 Introduction In today's society social media plays a very prominent role. Thanks to these new platforms, young men and women are able to exchange feelings, personal information, and ideas faster than ever before. Millions of people across America have created social media accounts. The most popular social media platforms in America are Twitter, Facebook, … Read more

Exploring Medical and Social Models: Investigating The Impact of Systemic Dis/ability Oppression

 In this day and age, social awareness and civil rights, in general, has been the bulk of our era where not only do we voice our opinions; we also seek change through action. The disability community is an imminent example of this institutionalized systemic oppression. Researchers throughout centuries have articulated and have displayed their … Read more

Byron Bay’s Shark Attack Crisis and Existing Solutions | 60 chars.

 CHAPTER 1 <current wc:970> Introduction: Byron Bay, awarded 3rd place for ‘Travelers Choice Award’ (Hughes, 2017) in 2010, has 9 outstanding surfing beaches (See Figure 1.1), showing its prominence for its unique ambiance – the “Byron” feeling. Additionally, the abundant festivals and markets held all year round (Hughes, 2017) allure 1.7 million tourists to … Read more