An examination of crack prostitution in Britain, where girls and women are completely dehumanized by the phenomenon.
Persuasive Essay # 101726 |
3,515 words (
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MLA | 2007
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This paper examines how British feminists feel about crack prostitution in Britain. It explains how Britain's proliferation of crack prostitution should be a lesson to Canada and seen for its complete subjection of women. The paper looks at how British feminists want to know why the sex industry has normalized and they demand better help for women trying to get off drugs, demanding tougher laws against those exploiting or abusing prostitutes, including references to mandatory minimum sentencing for repeat procurers. In conclusion, the paper shows that Britain's feminists paint a clear picture of crack prostitution as a male problem, arguing in favour of punishing those who victimize women, as a step forwards.
Outline:
Introduction
Crack and Sex Work
Lessons for Canada
An Intensified Problem
Cultural Myths
Concluding Remarks
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"In January of 2006, Britain toughened up enforcement of anti-prostitution laws due to better insight into a changed sex trade with prostitution for most something other than a job of choice but a cash-based industry like any other that preyed upon vulnerable women. Preparing this paper, from a Canadian point of view, has brought new insight into the naivete of saying that prostitution should simply be legalized, that this would remove its related abuses, implying that women have choices who engage in the sex trade."
Tags:sex, trade, abuse, slave, exploitation, drugs, law, women, girls
This paper uses a case study to examine United Kingdom Consumer Laws and Consumer criminal laws. The laws are meant to protect consumers against defective and unsafe products and services.
Case Study # 23878 |
16,682 words (
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MLA | 2002
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United Kingdom Consumer Laws and Consumer criminal Laws are meant to protect consumers against defective and unsafe products and services. They can be invoked if a consumer feels he was taken for a ride and given product or service, which did not meet his needs or was faulty in any sense. We need to understand that certain conditions apply when these laws are made use of to bring charges against a trader. For example, the nature of product or service doesn't count at all but the length of use; special seller instructions, representation of a product etc. play a dominant role in determining the exact nature of breach of contract between the seller and the consumer.
Proposal-Introduction
Executive Summary
-------Rights and Liabilities-Used car
-------Rights and Liabilities-Seat cover
-------Rights and Liabilities- Cell batteries
-------Rights and Liabilities-Re-roofing
-------Rights and liabilities-Dogs
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Eleanor and Nicos needed to purchase a second-hand car and visited Solid Cars for this purpose. There they found a Range Rover, which was being offered for 2,000. The salesman informed them the original engine of the Rover had been replaced with a reconditioned engine. After initial discussions with the salesman, they agreed to purchase the vehicle through their debit card. The salesman however told them few things, which later proved to be incorrect and caused them several problems during test-drive."
Tags:Consumers, Laws, United, Kingdom, Merchants, Legal, rights
A critical analysis of the United Kingdom's constitution, focusing on arguments for and against a codified, written constitution.
Analytical Essay # 145587 |
1,101 words (
approx. 4.4 pages ) |
4 sources |
APA | 2010
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This paper focuses on the United Kingdom's (UK) constitution, presenting arguments both for and against a codified, written constitution. The paper explains that the United Kingdom's constitution is much more flexible than the United States', and it can be amended simply by an act of parliament; in fact, statute law, or the laws that are passed by Parliament, is the major source of the UK constitution. After evaluating the United Kingdom's unique constitution, the paper asserts that both sides have exceptionally well-crafted arguments. However, the paper notes, the United Kingdom's constitution has been part of its historical foundation for centuries, and its unconventional policies stress the values that the United Kingdom finds important. The paper concludes that just as the United States' written constitution puts a focus on the citizens, the United Kingdom's constitution focuses on the law itself; furthermore, the advantages of the United Kingdom's constitution are integral in a country in the current evolution of a European Union.
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"Despite the fact that the partially unwritten, uncodified constitution imparts sovereignty to the parliament, the emergence of the European Union has questioned this. According to McEwen (2004), "EU membership necessitates the 'pooling' of sovereignty over areas where the member states have agreed to act together." Furthermore, McEwen (2004) states that the European laws are "considered legally superior to domestic law." Unlike the United Kingdom's government, which does not include a superior court to verify legislation, the European Union's European Court of Justice "protect[s]" the European Union's legislation. Thus, the European Union has sovereignty over British legislation."
Tags:England, Britain, law, popular, reform
This paper discusses the historical and current relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Essay # 61179 |
1,400 words (
approx. 5.6 pages ) |
7 sources |
APA | 2004
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This paper explains that the close ties between the United States and Great Britain are deeply rooted in common language as well as a long-running and deeply connected historical base of strongly tied economic as well as militaristic cooperation that has spanned since the era of World War II. The author points out that the United Kingdom is the United States' largest customer and the United States is the country that invests the largest amount, each year, in the United Kingdom. The paper relates that the commonly held values of democracy and the inherently held beliefs in the freedom of speech, human rights and a similar legal system are the ties that bind the two countries inevitably together.
Table of Contents
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Background and History
Common Initiatives - Joint Investments
Conclusion
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"The United States was once under British rule and in fact the American Revolution was fought for the purpose of removing the U.S. Colonies from the rule of the British. The American Revolution was fought and independence was won establishing America as an independent and separate nation from Great Britain but only after a grueling war. Great Britain was determined to keep the Colonies under British rule and after an attack on Charleston and lives having been lost the colonists stated their intentions in a document entitled "Declaration of the Causes and Necessities to Take up Arms" and the action to break away from what most considered to be their mother country began. It has been stated in history that most of the colonists identified with the British and that many of the colonists considered themselves to be Britons."
Tags:language, independence, economy, democracy, rights
A look at the history of how Britain became the United Kingdom after the Act of Union was passed in 1707 A.D. uniting England and Scotland.
Essay # 6017 |
2,150 words (
approx. 8.6 pages ) |
4 sources |
APA | 2001
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This paper attempts to trace the history in detail of United Kingdom from the time Britain became the United Kingdom in 1707 to the present. While doing so it looks at the political, social and economic development that took place in the United Kingdom during this time and analyzes how it has got to where it is today. A brief review of the history of Britain prior to 1707 is also included.
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"The history of Britain can be traced to the pre-Roman times when Celtic-speaking people inhabited the island. The Celts also settled in the Ireland in 500 BC. Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 50-55 BC but it did not become a Roman Colony until the first century AD when it became the Roman province of Britannia. In the 5th century AD, Nordic tribes invaded Britain pushing the Celtic people into Wales and Scotland. Christianity was introduced in UK in the 6th and seventh century AD and it soon became a major influence. During the 8th and 9th centuries , the Viking armies and the Danes often invaded the coastal areas of Britain and fought with the local armies. In the 9th century, Alfred the Great repelled a Danish army which helped unify England. William of Normandy conquered England in 1066 and ruled as William I (1066-87)."
Tags:history, Britain, England, Wales, Scotland, royal, monarchy, King, Viking, Norman, Church, colony, Victoria
This paper is an extensive discussion of voluntary euthanasia in the United Kingdom based on secondary research.
Research Paper # 52692 |
13,785 words (
approx. 55.1 pages ) |
36 sources |
APA | 2004
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This paper focuses on voluntary euthanasia, euthanasia in which a clearly competent person makes a voluntary request for assistance in dying, which is different from non-voluntary euthanasia because, in this case, a person is either not competent or unable to express a wish about euthanasia. The author points out that many critics believe permitting voluntary euthanasia, which is supported by many people, will lead to permitting non-voluntary euthanasia. The paper states that, in the United Kingdom, physician-assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia is illegal, but euthanasia was legalized in certain circumstances in the Netherlands in 1994, in the Northern Territory of Australia in 1997, and, in November 1997, Oregon voters approved the Death with Dignity Act (DWDA); the United Kingdom also should legalize a humane death.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Legalized Euthanasia
About Euthanasia
United Kingdom Law
A Look at the Issue
Conditions for Candidacy for Voluntary Euthanasia
A Case for Voluntary Euthanasia
Objections to Voluntary Euthanasia
A Closer Look at U.K. Legislation
The Importance of Autonomy and Consent
Methodology
Results and Conclusion
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"Many religious groups oppose euthanasia because it goes against their faiths. Thomas Aquinas documented traditional Christian beliefs on the issue of suicide (Gula, 1997). Suicide was condemned because it harms other people, and because life is the gift of God and can only taken away by God. Muslims, and Jewish are amongst other faiths that believe life is given by God, and can only be taken away by God. One of the other major points made by religious groups is that "God does not send any experience that we cannot handle (p. 145)". For some faith groups, such as the Roman Catholics, "human suffering can have a positive value for the terminally ill and the caregivers"."
Tags:religion, legislation, criteria, humane, consent
This paper looks at social and cultural aspects of life in the United Kingdom.
Analytical Essay # 117296 |
1,318 words (
approx. 5.3 pages ) |
4 sources |
MLA | 2009
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In this article, the writer discusses the United Kingdom (U.K.) that consists of the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island and is also referred to as Great Britain. The writer looks at the British social structure and the Parliament system and then takes a look into aspects of British culture including sports, the military and family life in the U.K. The writer also glances at the British education system and looks at the European Union as it relates to the U.K. The writer concludes that while there have been some changes to the culture of Britain because of the European Union, such changes have not seriously altered the social face of the United Kingdom.
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"Britain was also instrumental in the development of the Industrial Revolution, and many inventors and entrepreneurs come from Britain. Other contributions to Cinema include the famous Ealing Studios. Britain also produces a number of international pop acts each year, and popular music is a fundamental part of British Culture.
Another aspect of Modern British culture is in the field of sports: British rugby players and cricketers are among some of the best in the world, and eagerly followed by millions. Britain is, of course, home of Wimbledon, the international tennis competition which also has millions of fans, and is televised on terrestrial channels as well as through Satellite."
Tags:English, government, western, traditional
Examines the demand for and the growth of the Islamic retail banking sector in the United Kingdom.
Research Paper # 60988 |
14,200 words (
approx. 56.8 pages ) |
57 sources |
MLA | 2004
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The Islamic banking industry has not been confined to Muslim countries alone but has spread to important finance centers in Europe, the United States of America and the Far East. In contrast to what those in the United Kingdom might consider traditional banking, Islamic banking derives its rules and practices from religious sources. Having recognized this, one should understand that Islamic banking truly is in a developmental stage pertaining to the interaction between Western financial practices, which are based, in large part, on the role of interest, and the dictates of the Qur'an and the Islamic Prophet Mohammed, which together are interpreted to forbid interest.
This study discusses the topic of Islamic banking in the United Kingdom. In this paper, the research problem, objectives, hypothesis and significance of the study are presented. The method and limitations are presented as well, as is a review of the literature and other important information that is necessary for a complete and thorough understanding of the study.
Paper Outline:
Chapter I:
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Research Questions
Overview of the Study
Chapter II:
Review of the Literature
Chapter III:
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Survey Instruments
Chapter IV:
Analysis of the Data
Chapter V:
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion
Works Cited
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"It is very difficult, still, to find banks that are Shari'a compliant in Western countries. Most of the Islamic 'Banks' are not recognized by the regulating bodies of specific countries and therefore they are not really considered banks by those that are Non-Islamic (Chapra, 1992). The Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, however, is aware of the challenges that would be faced by a Shan'a-compliant bank in the Western world (Kuran, 1997). Having to work around the regulations placed on them by a non-Muslim government has been hampering the growth of many Islamic Banks in Non-Islamic nations and has a strong effect on how well these banks can perform (Patrikis, 1996)."
Tags:Islamization, D-7, Mudarib, credit, union
A look at the development of the consulting business in the United Kingdom.
Essay # 3756 |
2,345 words (
approx. 9.4 pages ) |
8 sources |
2002
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This paper discusses the growth of management consultants in the United Kingdom and identifies the changes that have been noticed in the role played by consultancy industry. It also examines the changes in the rate of growth this year to find out how the industry is being influenced by the current economic slowdown.
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"The management consultancy industry is growing very rapidly in the United Kingdom. The industry has seen tremendous growth in last decade and in the year 2000 despite the slow-down in the world economies; the management consultants mushroomed in the country. A management consultant is a person who offers professional service o businesses and the public in general. It is the job of a management consultant to identify the problem for which he has been contacted. After assessing the problem, he would review the company's strategies and policies to find out where they might be clashing with the market trends."
Tags:business, economy, manage, policy, company, market