Abstract "Apocalypse Now" documents an inward journey, into super-ego run wild. Natural Born Killers, in contrast, is a trip into the heart of American society. Ultimately, Natural Born Killers, is both more immediate and more pessimistic than Apocalypse Now.
Abstract This research paper analyzes the test results of CTB test for first and later borns' performance. The author provides statistical data, literary reviews and theories regarding this issue. The author introduces the studies of the Office of National Statistics and of Denise F. Polit, Ph.D.
From the Paper "The research above shows that CTB test scores are measurers of performance based on knowledge and skills of the children. Their scores do not affect their educational knowledge. Each individual was tested on their inherent traits rather then on what they achieved at schools or colleges. IN order not to differentiate them, first borns from later borns, CTB test was chosen. That is why the results that were analyzed did not show any differences in their scores except for high scorers and low scorers. The CTB test also was chosen with the view that it tested the children from all aspects yet not differentiating them in the sectional scoring. Hence, any differences in results were the results of their performance and not on their external factors like birth order, educational or ethnic background. The requirement to screen children as first or later borns was compulsory to gauge how they score against the variable of birth order."
Abstract This paper describes "Born To Be Good?" by Celia Kitynger, examining the key role of social context in determining altruistic or moral behavior. The writer explains that social context may be the most significant factor in moral behavior, but most likely it is a combination of empathy, cognition, and social context that causes people to act altruistically.
From the Paper "In her article "Born To Be Good"? Celia Kitynger examines the "key role of social context" in determining altruistic or moral behavior. Citing numerous journal articles that support or refute her beliefs, Kitynger concludes that "people are fundamentally pro-social beings, whose ability to act on altruistic impulses and moral principles is sometimes inhibited" by social pressures. Kitynger's article accurately portrays the ambiguity of altruism and the author presents a balanced point of view. First describing the everyday kindnesses we all witness or participate in and moving onto broader and bigger acts of altruism, Kitynger debunks assumptions about the self-serving nature of moral behavior. "
Abstract This paper examines Adler's comments on the trait of pessimism that he regarded as a frequent indicator of neurosis that is often presented in first-born children. Adler's attention to the place in the family of patients encouraged much research into birth order and life experience in addition to symptomologies.
Abstract This paper will discuss the phrase by Rousseau "Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains." and seek to reveal what the meaning is behind such a bold statement. By analyzing this philosophers angle of the freedom's of man, we can see that he feels the "chains" in all aspects of life, and sees the world as a oppressive factor with an inherent sense of birth "rights" that he strives for in life. This paper will cover this main theme to this philosophic phrase.
Abstract This paper examines the movie, "Natural Born Killers", a notably radical and violent story from the mind of Quentin Tarantino, which was brought to the film medium by director Oliver Stone. It looks at how Stone's interpretation is a wild display of colorful creations, some placed into regular shots, others in montage form and also via quick cuts. It shows how the purpose of these creations varies from instance to instance and how one creation could be put in to help draw out a theme, while another is there to give viewers a glimpse into the minds of the characters. It also discusses how, in addition to the creations Stone implements, there is an underlying motif of the television media craze; there is a constant presence of media in the film, whether it is a shot of a television, a sitcom parody flashback, or characters playing members of the press.
From the Paper "The character of Wayne Gale is used to make the entire point of the movie blatantly obvious. Wayne is the host of "American Maniacs", a tabloid television show partly responsible for the large media hype surrounding Mickey and Mallory, always after ratings-grabbing exclusives. On his show, he interviews a group of kids at a large rally and they speak about their support for Mickey and Mallory. "American Maniacs" has turned the two into cult heroes. At one point, Wayne lands a highly publicized interview with Mickey while he is in prison, fights alongside Mickey during a prison riot, and escapes with the couple. Afterwards, he is taught a lesson by them. The pair kill Wayne, saying that it is a statement, of which they are not exactly sure the meaning."
Tags: mickey, mallory, wayne, gale, murder, blood, oliver, stone
Abstract The book "Born to Die" presents the provoking thesis that disease was the major cause of the European powers' seemingly never-ending colonial successes and conquests in Latin America, rather than these nations' prowess in military conquest. The paper examines Cook's thesis and looks how it can be applied to modern warfare as well.
From the Paper "Why did the native populations, such as the Incas and the Aztecs, appear to be, not equals to be met with military and diplomatic force, but as victims born to die in the eyes of the invading European powers? Why were they not feared, despite the extensive technological capacities of their civilizations, and the detailed political and religious theology these civilizations created? Simply put, the invading Europeans came to regard them as sick and ailing bodies of a sick and ailing body politic, born to die because of their lack of immunity to European diseases, even more than European firearms."
Abstract This paper discusses the commercialized child and the new consumer culture. The author points out that Juliet B Schor's 2004 book "Born To Buy" criticizes the efforts of predatory marketers to directly target young children.
From the Paper "In Juliet B. Schor's "Born To Buy", the author criticizes the growing tendency of predatory marketers who target grade-school-age children. Schor maintains that kids and teens are now the epicenter of American consumer culture. Schor argues that aggressive marketers have begun to bypass appeals to parents in favor of directly targeting young children including setting up peers to sell products to friends, using public education sponsorship contracts to offer products to children in school, ..."
Abstract This paper discusses Joy Adamson's book "Born Free" and describes it as the true story of the incredible relationship that developed between Joy, her husband, a lioness named Elsa, and a number of other wildlife species, such as a cheetah named Pippa. The paper reviews Adamson's book by considering its setting, plot, characters, theme, and style, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
From the Paper "Born Free: A Lion Between Two Worlds (1960) is set in Kenya during the mid-twentieth century. The author, who is clearly familiar with the African jungle, brings to life the sounds, smells, and atmosphere of the surrounding environment through describing cultural practices, and by introducing the reader to the habitudes of numerous different creatures. In the beginning of the book, for example, Joy introduces Patti, who is a rock hyrax, and who had been living with Joy and her husband for six and a half years. A small furry creature, the author explains that the animal resembles something between a guinea pig and a marmot, but that the rock hyrax, due to its teeth and the bone structure of its feet, is actually related to elephants and rhinos. "
Abstract This paper discusses the recommendation to amend the Unites States Constitution in order to to make it possible for foreign-born citizens to become president. The paper contends that some of the most loyal and patriotic citizens of the country are not natural-born citizens, but rather are foreign-born citizens who have worked hard to assimilate. The paper assesses that foreign-born citizens could ostensibly make better presidents than their natural-born counterparts because of their solid affection for the nation.
From the Paper "It's no secret that Arnold Schwarzenegger has his Terminator's eyes on the American presidency. The Governor of California recently campaigned with President Bush, and he told 60 Minutes reporter Morley Safer that he would "absolutely" consider running--if he could. Arnold is prevented from even running for the office of Presidency because of Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution. The clause reads, "No person except a natural born citizen"shall be eligible to the Office of President.? However, Arnold Schwarzenegger is proving to be popular enough to warrant serious legal and political discussions about the validity of the constitutional clause. In July of 2003, Republican Senator Orrin Hatch introduced a proposed constitutional amendment into the Senate. Under Hatch's proposal, anyone who has been an American citizen for more than twenty years who is otherwise eligible for the office of Presidency can run and be elected. A similar proposed amendment was also introduced into the House of Representatives, with the provision that anyone who has been a citizen for at least 35 years can run for the highest office in the nation. In addition to these official proposals to amend the United States Constitution, several grassroots movements have sprouted up in favor of amending the Constitution."
Abstract The paper researches the extent to which birth order affects one's attitude and actions toward life. The paper examines many theories, including those of F.J. Sulloway, D. Conley and B. Dattner on the first-born, second-born, middle children, youngest child and only children. The paper also looks at the other variables that influence personality and emphasizes that birth order is only one element of the subject's background. The paper proposes research to determine whether birth order or other factors are valuable for inspiring personality and style, as well as whether birth order has any bearing on life goals.
Outline:
Sulloway's Theories
Conley's and Others'Theories
Dattner and Theories about the First-born Second-born Middle Children
Youngest Child
Only Children
Genetic Factors
Special Circumstances and Variables
Research Strategy
Conclusion
From the Paper "Alfred Adler (1870-1937), an Austrian psychiatrist, was one of the first theorists to suggest that birth order has an enormous affect on an individual's style of life, friendship, love, and work. But ever since Adler proposed that there are birth order personalities, other studies have been devised that prove additional factors may influence a child's attitude and adjustment as he or she grows to be an adult. These other strong factors are: parental attitudes; organ inferiority, illness, and disability; gender confusion; or social, economic and religious circumstances."
Tags: sibling, competition, first-born, second-born, middle, children
Abstract Analysis of American-born writer's experiences and those of her Chinese-born mother. Differing customs, traditions and outlooks. Issues of gender. Family expectations for female children. Author's attempt to balance herself between two cultures. Difficulties faced by women in Chinese and American societies. Sense of loss and empowerment. Impact of Chinese woman warrior stories.
From the Paper "Gender issues are culturally defined, and gender can be one of the elements of culture shock occurring when a person moves from one culture to another. Maxine Hong Kingston's book The Woman Warrior is one of many stories by children of immigrants showing contrasts and tensions between the dual role the children assume, that of traditional child (a role imposed and expected by the parents) and that of American child (a role adopted by the children as they face the realities of their new culture). Her story takes a particular tack in that it also involves issues of gender, which have a special meaning in her culture and which bring about particular tensions given that the nature of gender roles in Chinese society are quite different from that in American society today. These tensions are evident in differences between her own experience in America and her ..."
This paper examines the reasons for the gap between U.S. born Americans, who appear to enjoy a higher standard of living, and non-U.S. born citizens, who appear to have a lower standard of living.
Abstract This paper explains that some of the reasons for the differences in earning power of immigrant population are directly related to their academic level and language skills; as these immigrants gain new qualifications and their language skills, their statuses improve and they come out of the poverty trap. The author points out that immigrants also send some of their earnings to their home country to support their extended families thus reducing their own standards of living in United States. The paper concludes that immigrant poverty is unusually limited to the first generation immigrants because, within 20 years of immigration, the differences between non-U.S. born and U.S. born Americans disappear and these immigrants become a part of the U.S. society with fewer links abroad. The paper excludes illegal aliens from the analysis.
Table of Contents
Reason for Poverty among Immigrants
Language Difficulties
Remittances to Home Countries
Drugs Abuse by Immigrants
Unemployment among Immigrants
Discrimination against Immigrants
Education Level of Immigrants
Conclusions
From the Paper "The Office of Scientific and Engineering Professionals (OSEP) report stated that [OSEP. 1988] proportion of foreign assistant professors of engineering younger than age 35 has increased from 10 percent in 1972 to over 50 percent during the period 1983-1985. About two-thirds of the postdoctoral university appointees are not U.S. citizens, and about 60 percent of foreign students obtaining Ph.D. degrees in the United States remain here. The OSEP however complains that large number of these engineers come from countries where the language and cultural backgrounds are likely to be significantly different from those of most native-born Americans."
Abstract This music study analyzes the theme of freedom in the song "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen. The writer notes that the lyrical content of "Born to Run" often describes the American dream of freedom and liberation from traditional societal values, which involves breaking ties with family and location through the bond of youthful romance. The writer discusses that the driving instrumentation of the song also reflects this type of freedom in the notation and chord progressions used by the artist to accent this theme in his lyrics. In essence, the writer maintains that the song "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen reflects the American dream of freedom within its lyrical and musical content.
From the Paper "The song "Born to Run" has become a classic of American rock 'n' roll music and has become a staple song in the career of Bruce Springsteen. In the title song from the 1974 album Born to Run, Springsteen offered a large scale approach to the rock 'n' roll format by the expansive nature of his lyrical content. The message of many rock 'n' roll songs before this album did not reflect the deepening sense of personal freedom that many Americans desired after the turmoil of the 1960s. Springsteen sought to emulate Bob Dylan's lyrical and anthemic approach to songwriting, but did it on a much larger scale. Although Dylan had certainly depicted the tragedy of the 1960s in his lyrics, Springsteen defined the romantic and interpersonal aspects of freedom and the American Dream in Born to Run."
This is a research proposal that was done to look at the effects of poverty on immigration in Canada. The proposal attempts to answer the question: Why are Canada’s immigrants more likely to end up in poverty than native-born Canadians.
3,660 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 6 sources, 2001, $ 101.95
Abstract This is a research proposal that was done to look at the effects of poverty on immigration in Canada. In Canada, immigrants are more likely to live under the poverty line than native Canadian-born citizens. The proposal attempts to answer the question: Why are Canada's immigrants more likely to end up in poverty than native-born Canadians. It is a qualitative proposal, which includes a literature review. The author discusses census data and utilizes interview questions and answers. The proposal was written in first person narrative, and is 13 pages long, including bibliography as well as a potential newspaper ad for gathering applicants to the study.
From the Paper "This study will hopefully show why it is that immigrants to Canada , at least those who arrived since 1981, are more likely to live in poverty than native-born Canadians. It will attempt to find possible solutions to prevent this from happening to future immigrant populations, whether the problem lies in the hands of the immigration system, or if it has to do with something else. Optimistically, my study will also serve to educate the public and policy makers to adopt different views on immigration and immigrants than the ones currently harbored by many. In my opinion, education of the public and lawmakers will prove crucial after the findings to start finding ways to make some changes to get these people out of poverty, which would benefit everyone."
