Articles related to "Social Issues"
Review of Writing in an Age of Silence
Part memoir, part statement on the ever changing society of the United States, Writing in an Age of Silence is a touching and well-written book.
sara paretsky • writers • writing • social issues • writers' memoirs
Part memoir, part statement on the ever changing society of the United States, Writing in an Age of Silence is a touching and well-written book.
sara paretsky • writers • writing • social issues • writers' memoirs
Social Issues May Change Prayer Times
Business, education, wealth & technological forces may require that Islam ignore traditional methods of Adhan, the call to prayer, and create a national prayer clock.
call to prayer • maghrib in dubai • muezzin in uae • adhan • saudi arabia's prayer time approval
Business, education, wealth & technological forces may require that Islam ignore traditional methods of Adhan, the call to prayer, and create a national prayer clock.
call to prayer • maghrib in dubai • muezzin in uae • adhan • saudi arabia's prayer time approval
The Irresponsible Party
Suicide, serial killers, abortion, homosexuality, and psychopathic behavior are all happening across the dial. And yet, am I the only one who thinks these writers have crossed the line with the irresponsible way these stories are being told?
Suicide, serial killers, abortion, homosexuality, and psychopathic behavior are all happening across the dial. And yet, am I the only one who thinks these writers have crossed the line with the irresponsible way these stories are being told?
Become An Activist
Here are steps to become an activist for social causes. Activism is a movement addressing an issue, perhaps by petitions, rallies and lifestyle changes. Make a difference
activism • social issues • social justice • activist • petition
Here are steps to become an activist for social causes. Activism is a movement addressing an issue, perhaps by petitions, rallies and lifestyle changes. Make a difference
activism • social issues • social justice • activist • petition
Christmas Advertising Strategy
The Yule season encourages marketing contrarians to create ads that go against the traditional tide.
christmas advertising strategy • holiday ad clutter • marketing contrarian • traditional greetings • holiday cliches
The Yule season encourages marketing contrarians to create ads that go against the traditional tide.
christmas advertising strategy • holiday ad clutter • marketing contrarian • traditional greetings • holiday cliches
Election Issues Excel in America
Health, economic, social, ethical and environmental issues are among the main concerns of voters in the Granite State and other American state primaries.
election issues • presidential issues • health issues • economic issues • social issues
Health, economic, social, ethical and environmental issues are among the main concerns of voters in the Granite State and other American state primaries.
election issues • presidential issues • health issues • economic issues • social issues
Politics and Performance Poetry
From Homer to Saul Williams, poets have sought to engage the "common" people, and to give them voice.
poetry and social issues • history of performance poetry • origins of beat poetry • hiphop as poetry • saul williams and slam poetry
From Homer to Saul Williams, poets have sought to engage the "common" people, and to give them voice.
poetry and social issues • history of performance poetry • origins of beat poetry • hiphop as poetry • saul williams and slam poetry
Television as a Cultural Forum: An Analysis of "Dharma and Greg"
Guest contributor and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Amanda Wilson analyzes <i>Dharma and Greg</i> in terms of Newcomb and Hirsch's notion of television as a "cultural forum."
cultural forum • dharma and greg
Guest contributor and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Amanda Wilson analyzes <i>Dharma and Greg</i> in terms of Newcomb and Hirsch's notion of television as a "cultural forum."
cultural forum • dharma and greg
The "Why" of Modern Religious Art
From little-known "outsider artists" to Colin McCahon and Frieda Kahlo, painters and sculptors in the 20th and 21st century have redefined religious art.
modern religious art • spirituality and art • christian art • painting the goddess • colin mccahon
From little-known "outsider artists" to Colin McCahon and Frieda Kahlo, painters and sculptors in the 20th and 21st century have redefined religious art.
modern religious art • spirituality and art • christian art • painting the goddess • colin mccahon
"Strength in Knowing, Support in Sharing"
Support for women their families and friends on the Internet
support on the internet • cancer • women • woman • web sites
Support for women their families and friends on the Internet
support on the internet • cancer • women • woman • web sites
A Young Man Who Plants Trees
In the book, "The Man Who Planted Trees", Jean Giono tells the story of how one man in Southern France positively changes the natural and human environments by planting trees. Cabarrus County, NC has its own "Young Man Who Plants Trees", in Matthew Rich. Matthew Rich is 17 years old and has recently planted more than 1,000 trees in Cabarrus County, NC to begin replacing forest cover lost to residential and commercial construction.
environment • forest • reforestation • tree • trees
In the book, "The Man Who Planted Trees", Jean Giono tells the story of how one man in Southern France positively changes the natural and human environments by planting trees. Cabarrus County, NC has its own "Young Man Who Plants Trees", in Matthew Rich. Matthew Rich is 17 years old and has recently planted more than 1,000 trees in Cabarrus County, NC to begin replacing forest cover lost to residential and commercial construction.
environment • forest • reforestation • tree • trees
Dropouts Give Reasons
Some high schools have a 40% and even 50% drop out rate. Find out what students give as the reasons for quitting school.
high school dropouts • causes for dropping out of school • school is boring • better teachers needed • why kids drop outof school
Some high schools have a 40% and even 50% drop out rate. Find out what students give as the reasons for quitting school.
high school dropouts • causes for dropping out of school • school is boring • better teachers needed • why kids drop outof school
How Art Communicates
Can painters and sculptors make a difference to society? The work of many artists, such as Fiona Hall and Michel Tuffery, suggests that they can.
art appreciation • what is art? • art and the viewer • art and social issues • schools of art criticism
Can painters and sculptors make a difference to society? The work of many artists, such as Fiona Hall and Michel Tuffery, suggests that they can.
art appreciation • what is art? • art and the viewer • art and social issues • schools of art criticism
Kids and Stress: My Story
Did you know that kids with Asperger's Syndrome suffer from overwhelming emotions and stress? Here, Brandon M. tells the story of how stress affects his life.
canada for kids • stress • aspergers syndrome • pdd • autism
Did you know that kids with Asperger's Syndrome suffer from overwhelming emotions and stress? Here, Brandon M. tells the story of how stress affects his life.
canada for kids • stress • aspergers syndrome • pdd • autism
Middle School Cliques and Bullies
The recent Oklahoma tragedies remind us of the importance of positive adolescent, middle school relationships. Identifying and removing bullies and cliques is a start.
middle school bully • middle school cliques • signs of bullying • oklahoma tragedy • exclusion middle school
The recent Oklahoma tragedies remind us of the importance of positive adolescent, middle school relationships. Identifying and removing bullies and cliques is a start.
middle school bully • middle school cliques • signs of bullying • oklahoma tragedy • exclusion middle school
Narrative Beginnings I V
In Ultima Thule, poet Davis McCombs creates a delicate and sophisticated novel-in-verse by breaking the rule that says poems should be unnoted and self-contained.
poetry • davis mccombs • ultima thule • novel-in-verse • poem
In Ultima Thule, poet Davis McCombs creates a delicate and sophisticated novel-in-verse by breaking the rule that says poems should be unnoted and self-contained.
poetry • davis mccombs • ultima thule • novel-in-verse • poem
Sociology Major
Students who are interested in social issues might consider a major in sociology, or the study of human interaction in society and groups.
sociology • sociology major • students • careers • college
Students who are interested in social issues might consider a major in sociology, or the study of human interaction in society and groups.
sociology • sociology major • students • careers • college
Spoken Word as Revolution
Beat, Hip Hop and modern day spoken word poetry all seek to interpret times of social upheaval and to encourage ordinary people to tell their stories.
poetry and social issues • rap and youth culture • art and revolution • social purpose of poetry • saul williams and hiphop
Beat, Hip Hop and modern day spoken word poetry all seek to interpret times of social upheaval and to encourage ordinary people to tell their stories.
poetry and social issues • rap and youth culture • art and revolution • social purpose of poetry • saul williams and hiphop
Let's Go Crazy
The mental illness storyline is getting almost as much airplay lately as murder mysteries. It's a tricky subject to do successfully, but is more often done irresponsibly.
The mental illness storyline is getting almost as much airplay lately as murder mysteries. It's a tricky subject to do successfully, but is more often done irresponsibly.
Know Your Wireless Company
Community outreach programs are a standard practice for most wireless providers, but many subscribers are unaware of these commitments.
wireless providers • verizon • sprint • at&t • t-mobile
Community outreach programs are a standard practice for most wireless providers, but many subscribers are unaware of these commitments.
wireless providers • verizon • sprint • at&t • t-mobile
The Astrological Eleventh House
<P>As well as examining the Tenth House, understanding the Eleventh House can be achieved by examining it’s opposite – </FONT><A HREF="http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/astrology_plain_english/97460"><FONT SIZE=2>the Fifth House</FONT></A><FONT SIZE=2>. This House represents individual needs, creativity and your own children while the Eleventh represents the needs of the group rather than the individual. It also represents the children of other people.</P>
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
<P>As well as examining the Tenth House, understanding the Eleventh House can be achieved by examining it’s opposite – </FONT><A HREF="http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/astrology_plain_english/97460"><FONT SIZE=2>the Fifth House</FONT></A><FONT SIZE=2>. This House represents individual needs, creativity and your own children while the Eleventh represents the needs of the group rather than the individual. It also represents the children of other people.</P>
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
Are you for Bush or Kerry? and other Norwegian quizzes (I)
Norway’s TV2 published a popular quiz to guide Norwegian citizens in making a philosophical choice between George W. Bush and John Kerry. The quiz helps Norwegians determine which US presidential candidate best represents their beliefs, based on their opinions about abortion, the war in Iraq, and homosexual partnerships. Interesting in that like many popular quizzes, it highlights a real area of concern for the general population; it also seeks to inform the public about the very issues that are at stake.
popular quiz • test • personality quiz • iraq • war
Norway’s TV2 published a popular quiz to guide Norwegian citizens in making a philosophical choice between George W. Bush and John Kerry. The quiz helps Norwegians determine which US presidential candidate best represents their beliefs, based on their opinions about abortion, the war in Iraq, and homosexual partnerships. Interesting in that like many popular quizzes, it highlights a real area of concern for the general population; it also seeks to inform the public about the very issues that are at stake.
popular quiz • test • personality quiz • iraq • war
Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
stress • excessive stress • childhood stress • children • behavior
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
stress • excessive stress • childhood stress • children • behavior
The Lessons of My History
Thirty years ago I learned nothing about schizophrenia that could prevent what happened to me, and even now there is still precious little being done to inform teenagers about schizophrenia because of it's stigma in society. What can we do about this?
schizophrenia • schools • high schools • seventies • medication
Thirty years ago I learned nothing about schizophrenia that could prevent what happened to me, and even now there is still precious little being done to inform teenagers about schizophrenia because of it's stigma in society. What can we do about this?
schizophrenia • schools • high schools • seventies • medication
Crime Writer Needed
Art Montague is leaving Suite101, but promises to return as a guest writer. All of us -- his readers and his colleagues will miss him and wish him well.
crime • gun control • child abusers • property crime • bribery
Art Montague is leaving Suite101, but promises to return as a guest writer. All of us -- his readers and his colleagues will miss him and wish him well.
crime • gun control • child abusers • property crime • bribery
Not So Horrible Scopes
Will the spinning of the planets make your head spin? Or bring you down to earth? Find out what's up tonight & tomorrow!
astrology • weekly forecast • horoscopes • weekly astrological forecast • may 15 horoscope
Will the spinning of the planets make your head spin? Or bring you down to earth? Find out what's up tonight & tomorrow!
astrology • weekly forecast • horoscopes • weekly astrological forecast • may 15 horoscope
American Composer: Julia Ward Howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
Author Biography-Joy Fielding
Joy Fielding consistently writes thought-provoking thrillers about what happens when women get involved with the wrong men.
joy fielding • authors • mysteries • thrillers • suspense
Joy Fielding consistently writes thought-provoking thrillers about what happens when women get involved with the wrong men.
joy fielding • authors • mysteries • thrillers • suspense
Barbara Ehrenreich in Action
When diagnosed with breast cancer, activist Barabara Ehrenreich led by example. She continues to write and assist her fellow men and women.
barbara ehrenreich • activist and author • bait and switch • nickel and dimed • cancerland
When diagnosed with breast cancer, activist Barabara Ehrenreich led by example. She continues to write and assist her fellow men and women.
barbara ehrenreich • activist and author • bait and switch • nickel and dimed • cancerland
Canary Islands and their Carnivals
The Canary Islands celebrate Spanish Carnivals particularly in two cities: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, being one of the most famous festivals.
carnaval • carnival • spain • tenerife • canaria
The Canary Islands celebrate Spanish Carnivals particularly in two cities: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, being one of the most famous festivals.
carnaval • carnival • spain • tenerife • canaria
Chris Bohjalian Writes Character
A review of Bohjalian's most recent novel, The Double Bind, and the ever popular Midwives, helps readers find a new favorite author.
chris bohjalian • f.scott fitzgerald • harper lee • homeless • bicycling
A review of Bohjalian's most recent novel, The Double Bind, and the ever popular Midwives, helps readers find a new favorite author.
chris bohjalian • f.scott fitzgerald • harper lee • homeless • bicycling
D.H. Lawrence - Plumed Serpant
Another way to begin to understand the complexity of Meso-American Astrology. D.H. Lawrence explores Quetzalcoatl, morning and evening star, in one of his novels.
quetzalcoatl • d.h. lawrence • astrology • meso-american astrology • toltec astrology
Another way to begin to understand the complexity of Meso-American Astrology. D.H. Lawrence explores Quetzalcoatl, morning and evening star, in one of his novels.
quetzalcoatl • d.h. lawrence • astrology • meso-american astrology • toltec astrology
Nurturing Creative Learning
Teaching English, like teaching any subject is fraught with challenges as much as it is a rewarding experience at times.
add • adhd • special • needs • education
Teaching English, like teaching any subject is fraught with challenges as much as it is a rewarding experience at times.
add • adhd • special • needs • education
Social Problems Across the Border
Drug Trafficking and other challenges for Aboriginal nations divided by the US-Canadian border.
aboriginals on the us-canadian border • drug trafficking on the us-canadian border • the medicine line • border tribes • law enforcement challenges
Drug Trafficking and other challenges for Aboriginal nations divided by the US-Canadian border.
aboriginals on the us-canadian border • drug trafficking on the us-canadian border • the medicine line • border tribes • law enforcement challenges
Soul P: The Premiere
Beatmart continues in its honorable mission to provide Godly hip-hop. Their latest offering is one of their best, Soul P's "The Premiere," smooth and real.
soul p • the premiere • beatmart records • todd collins • lisa kimmey
Beatmart continues in its honorable mission to provide Godly hip-hop. Their latest offering is one of their best, Soul P's "The Premiere," smooth and real.
soul p • the premiere • beatmart records • todd collins • lisa kimmey
Talk-Back Radio Racism
Aboriginal issues are perceived negatively by the wider public because of media portrayals, with talk-back radio hosts the most blatant culprits.
aboriginal jokes • racist radio • talk-back radio racism • radio bigot • right wing radio
Aboriginal issues are perceived negatively by the wider public because of media portrayals, with talk-back radio hosts the most blatant culprits.
aboriginal jokes • racist radio • talk-back radio racism • radio bigot • right wing radio
Best Pictures: 1944 Going My Way & 1945 The Lost Weekend
2 Very Different Oscar Winning Films: Going My Way & The Lost Weekend
2 Very Different Oscar Winning Films: Going My Way & The Lost Weekend
Black Women Leaders of the 1800s
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
african american women • african american history • women's studies • minority studies • black studies
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
african american women • african american history • women's studies • minority studies • black studies
Body Image Obsession
The developed world's focus on physical appearance and body shape is hurting people and wasting energy, experts say.
eating disorders and social impact • discrimination on basis of weight • appearance and whole-life balance • causes of body dysmorphic disorder • personal costs of eating disorders
The developed world's focus on physical appearance and body shape is hurting people and wasting energy, experts say.
eating disorders and social impact • discrimination on basis of weight • appearance and whole-life balance • causes of body dysmorphic disorder • personal costs of eating disorders
Breast Cancer Innovations In The News
Latest research and media releases about breast cancer innovations.
treatment • research • promising studies.
Latest research and media releases about breast cancer innovations.
treatment • research • promising studies.
Children's Books on Bullying
Dealing with bullies is a common problem children face. These picture book titles present an opportunity for adults to discuss the issue with kids.
books about bullying • bully bibliotherapy • nobody knew what to do • stop picking on me • bullies are a pain in the brain
Dealing with bullies is a common problem children face. These picture book titles present an opportunity for adults to discuss the issue with kids.
books about bullying • bully bibliotherapy • nobody knew what to do • stop picking on me • bullies are a pain in the brain
Developing Illusions
Bill Gates warned of the "digital divide" between techology "haves" and "have nots." Smithsgate explores the reality of the growing gap between the 1st and 2nd economy.
development • bill gates • digital divide • technology • war
Bill Gates warned of the "digital divide" between techology "haves" and "have nots." Smithsgate explores the reality of the growing gap between the 1st and 2nd economy.
development • bill gates • digital divide • technology • war
Elections: Part III, Le Bloc Québecois
We continue our election watch with the Bloc Quebecois.
canada • election • federal • quebec • québec
We continue our election watch with the Bloc Quebecois.
canada • election • federal • quebec • québec
Elements of Mystery
mystery stories • mysteries • children's stories • children's literature • writing
mystery stories • mysteries • children's stories • children's literature • writing
Games and Toys for the Gifted
Somewhere along the way, some adults have concluded that gifted children are far too sophisticated to need play time, when in fact everyone needs a little fun and games.
games for gifted • toys for gifted • gifted need play • education program for gifted youth • gifted teens
Somewhere along the way, some adults have concluded that gifted children are far too sophisticated to need play time, when in fact everyone needs a little fun and games.
games for gifted • toys for gifted • gifted need play • education program for gifted youth • gifted teens
George Gallup's Big Break
Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Getting Real with Global Exchange
Those seeking a leisurely vacation need not apply. A Global Exchange Reality Tour stimulates the mind in the depths of developing nations.
educational vacation • global echange • travel • reality tour • afghanistan
Those seeking a leisurely vacation need not apply. A Global Exchange Reality Tour stimulates the mind in the depths of developing nations.
educational vacation • global echange • travel • reality tour • afghanistan
H. G. Wells
One of the earliest writers of science-fiction (including The War of the Words). H.G. Wells was also a well know social commentator during his lifetime.
h. g. wells • the war of the worlds • science fiction • the time machine • the island of dr. moreau
One of the earliest writers of science-fiction (including The War of the Words). H.G. Wells was also a well know social commentator during his lifetime.
h. g. wells • the war of the worlds • science fiction • the time machine • the island of dr. moreau
How Daytime Soap All My Children got its Start
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
all my children • all my children early days • how all my children started • agnes nixon all my children • susan lucci erica kane
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
all my children • all my children early days • how all my children started • agnes nixon all my children • susan lucci erica kane
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