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This paper discusses the history of the woman's blazer. The writer explains how during WWII, when even cloth was rationed, women began to make short blocky jackets that required less material. The blazer's development through the decades following WWII as it became fashionable is described in detail, and the writer explains that it was a natural fit for casual fashion and women who wore shorter haircuts, trousers, and other items typically thought of as belonging to males. The blazer's importance as part of the suit for women entering the business environment, as stressed in J. T. Molloy's book "The Women's Dress for Success Book," is also discussed. The paper also describes the current versatility of the blazer and its popularity in a variety of lengths and styles, and concludes that it has an enduring appeal.

From the Paper
"The roots of the piece of clothing known as the woman's blazer comes from the history of the sports jacket, but the two are distinctly different. Traditionally, a sports jacket is textured and patterned, but blazers are made of material without any texture and in solid colors. Blazers also feature brass naval-type buttons. A blazer or boating jacket specifically refers to a type of jacket that is often double-breasted. Sometimes, depending upon the fashion designer, they can be single-breasted. These have become more popular recently. A blazer resembles a suit jacket except that it usually has patch pockets with no flaps, and metal shank buttons. A blazer's cloth is usually of a durable nature, as it is used in schools and was used for sport."

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The following paper will look at the challenges women face in the twenty-first century workplace. The place will look, first and foremost, at the absence of childcare facilities for working moms and the pressure this creates; the paper will also look at the strain that invariably attends being a pregnant woman working in a job where insufficient accommodations have been made to reduce workload and stress. From there, the paper explores the sensitivity women have towards unsafe working conditions, the apparent susceptibility of women to job-related stress (at least in one high-stress occupation)and it is duly noted how a hostile work environment(particularly in fields men have traditionally dominated) can increase stress in women who find themselves in the uncomfortable role of trail-blazers. Last of all, the obstacles women face in the industrial setting will be explored - though it does not automatically follow that women are universally more vulnerable than men when it comes to suffering work-related injuries in jobs requiring heavy physical labour. In any case, the challenges women face today are less than they were a couple of generations ago - but there are still impediments to female workers finding the workplace a congenial and secure environment wherein they will have access to the support systems they need.

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The Challenges Women Face in the Workplace The following paper will look at the challenges women face in the twenty-first century workplace. The place will look, first and foremost, at the absence of childcare facilities for working moms and the pressure this creates; the paper will also look at the strain that invariably attends being a pregnant woman working in a job where insufficient accommodations have been made to reduce workload and stress. From there, the paper explores the sensitivity women have towards unsafe working conditions, the apparent susceptibility of women to job-related stress (at least in one high-stress occupation)and it is duly noted how a hostile

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The paper takes a look at various phases in the westward movement in the US, including the initial forays in the west by fur-traders, land speculators and farmers, the Louisiana Purchase from the French, the Texas Annexation of 1845, the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 that resulted in the Mexican Cession of 1849 and extension of the US borders to the Californian coast and the Treaty of 1846 with the British for the Oregon territory. The paper also discusses the reasons for the westward expansion, including the underlying philosophy behind the movement called Manifest Destiny.

Outline:
Manifest Destiny
The Initial Pioneers and Trail-blazers to the West
The Louisiana Purchase
Moving Further West
Conclusion

From the Paper
"At the time of the signing of Treaty of Paris (1783), which formally ended the American Revolutionary War, the United States of America consisted of thirteen former British colonies concentrated in the east of the North American continent and hemmed in by the rugged Appalachian region to the west . Within a relatively short period, however, the newly formed country started to expand westward and by mid nineteenth century encompassed a huge mass of territory extending from the Atlantic coast right down to the Pacific coast in the west--transforming the United States of America into one of the biggest and most powerful nations in the world. This remarkable Westward Expansion is a fascinating story of adventurous 'mountain men,' pioneering farmers, diplomatic statesmanship, military conquest, and brutal subjugation of the Native Americans."

Tags:Louisiana, Purchase, Texas, Annexation, Mexican-American, War

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This paper examines the poem "Howl" by Allen Ginsberg which led to a widely publicized court case dividing readers between a view of art and obscenity. This paper discusses how "Howl" is not obscene or socially deviant writings, but instead, a valuable social critique of Ginsberg's time. By teasing out the parts that are labeled obscene, it picks the most controversial topics and explores the meanings behind them, also showing how it is more of a social critique than plan obscenity for no reason.

From the Paper
"The topic of homosexuality and blatant crudeness towards heterosexuality makes itself visible in the text, a topic that society at the time tried to shy away from and viewed as indecent. The most obvious is the image of one having anal intercourse and not feeling ashamed to enjoy it, "who let themselves be fucked in the ass by saintly motorcyclists, and screamed with joy" (128), writing in this way without holding back literally shoves the idea of homosexuality in the face of the reader, without hiding from it, and makes the reader interpret it in the poem. The character does not care where the sex comes from, jumping into passing limousines "seeking jazz or sex or soup" (127), he or she seems to not care where or how they receive this sex they are looking for, comparing it to something as little as soup or jazz."

Tags:blazer, sex, jazz, obscene, society

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This paper presents to the reader the importance of organized summer camps and programs in youth development. A special emphasis throughout the paper is placed on the influence of recreation on child development and personal growth. By defining the effect of the summer camp experience and presenting relevant statistics from reputable opinion leaders, this paper reveals that summer camp programs play a significant role in the youth development. There are three key development areas discussed in this paper, which include social skills, self-identity and physical/ health.

From the Paper
"Camps offer the opportunity for attendees to gain a wide exposure to different people in different walks of life. Campers come from diverse socio-economic classes, different backgrounds and different family structures. Therefore, the development of compassion and empathy for fellow human beings is a core social development area. Camps offer children opportunities to share stories around a campfire, to contribute their thoughts, ideas and suggestions. As children acknowledge the thoughts and feelings of other children, it is natural to develop compassion for each other. Learning to be understanding, to be civil and accepting of other individuals will aid campers in social situations as they grow older and particularly as they become adults."

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