Abstract This paper explains that, in the recent Muhammad cartoon controversy in Denmark, Cultural Editor Fleming Rose and the Danish newspaper "Jyllands-Posten" sacrificed what Muslims consider their freedom of religion to preserve Denmark's press freedom and the Danish people's freedom of speech. The author points out that, by examining the timeline of the controversy including the backlash to the cartoons, the views of Muslims around the world, Denmark and its values and Fleming Rose's explanation and apologies, this cartoon was not a malicious anti-Muslim act but rather one journalist's attempt to draw attention to a dangerous change in Denmark's freedoms and rights. The paper contends that the North American press coverage of the story fueled the situation by not including the back stories of both the Muslims in Denmark and the strong Danish tradition of freedom of speech.
From the Paper "On September 30th, 2005, the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published 12 editorial cartoons depicting Mohammed along with an editorial by Fleming Rose. Muslims in Denmark and around the world were outraged, and reacted by filing a complaint against the newspaper with Danish police on October 27th. By January 6th of the following year, the investigation was discontinued as no law had been broken. Danish Imams put together a dossier containing the 12 cartoons published by Jyllands-Posten, along with pictures from another Danish Newspaper, Weekendavisen, hate-mail consisting of pictures and letters they alleged were sent to Muslims in Denmark, and a televised interview with a prominent Dutch Member of Parliament and Islam critic, Hirsi Ali."
Abstract The paper is written as the personal report of a foreign exchange student who will spend two years in Denmark, as an introduction to cultural interaction. Subjects covered are cultural interaction at home and at school, history and stereotypes and the advantages of living in Denmark.
From the Paper "I read before I left that ;The Danish education system has a tradition of focusing not only on academic accomplishments, but also on the students; personal development and contributing to making them committed community members. Democracy and shared experiences are given a high priority, and the students critical sense is sharpened; (Way of life). It is true, the teacher seems much more interested in us as people, not just students. We have to learn English in school, and most of the classes are in Danish. So far, I haven't had much problem understanding the instructors, but I find the homework is much harder. We often work together in groups, and Jens and I spend several hours each night working on projects for class. I think the classes here seem harder, and the students seem more serious, even though they are certainly less formal than we were at home. I'm not the only international student here, there are several of us, and we meet together once a week or so to support each other, and trade experiences. "
Abstract This essay is an extensive comparison of health care policy in the U.S. and Denmark. It examines the major differences between the two countries and their policies by illustrating the vast difference in the population and geographical size of the two countries, plus the contrasting political systems of competitive free enterprise system within the democratic U.S. versus a long standing national health system of socialized medicine, supplemented by private sector resources in the much smaller constitutional monarchy of Denmark. The paper describes the common factors shared by the two nations are that they are industrialized Western country with an economy based on capitalism and a tradition of private medical practice. The paper includes a historical survey of health care policy, insurance and services in each country.
From the Paper "Comparison of health care policy in the United States to health care policy in Denmark is essentially a comparison of a very large country with a free enterprise competitive system within a democracy to a much smaller constitutional monarchy with a long standing national health system of socialized medicine, supplemented by private sector resources. In the US, where national health insurance is non-existent, medical care is largely privately controlled with minimal government regulation except for public sector Medicare and Medicaid programs, created in 1965, to aid the poor and elderly. Denmark, under state supervision, provides health insurance for all residents and administers basically free health care, administered by counties and municipalities, for all who apply, with private supplementation available as desired. This essay presents a brief historical overview and general comparison of the two countries current policies and offers comparative analysis of the following specific aspects of the policies: health insurance, private vs. public sector programs, free enterprise, recent developments and future possibilities.
Among the greatest differences to be noted in consideration of the contrasting health systems of Denmark and the U.S. is the vast variance in population size and make up. In 2001 the population of Denmark was approximately 5 and a half million. The U.S. in 2001 had a population of over 278 million (http://www.worldfactsandfigures.com/worldfactspop.php).
Denmark is a high-income industrialized country, one of the ten richest countries in the world in terms of GNP per head with a generally homogeneous population and little immigration. The United States, although a wealthy industrialized nation has a much more diverse population with higher poverty and immigration rates ( http://www.who.dk.). Denmark is also a much older nation than the relatively young U.S. Historians believe that the Danes were living on the Scandinavian peninsula as early as the fourth and fifth century AD Over the centuries the Danes developed a strong national identity and sense of themselves as a nation that takes care of its people. In modern times they developed from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy with a 98% Lutheran population. (Encarta) In contrast, the U.S. has developed rapidly in the years since 1776 into an internationally powerful nation with a strong tradition of fierce personal economic independence which may have contributed to this nation's delay in developing a national health care system."
Abstract The paper discusses a looming problem for the European Union and its welfare states Denmark and Spain. He stresses the fact that, on the one hand, people are retiring at younger ages and living longer, and on the other hand there are fewer people to contribute to pension funds due to decreasing populations and the use of technology instead of labor. The paper examines the pension schemes and demographic trends of Denmark and Spain and gives an overview of the welfare state.
From the Paper "As Spain moves into the twenty first century, many of its citizens are being forced to give up long-cherished traditional lifestyles to come to terms with new societal demands. Traditionally in Spain, the elderly have lived with their children. But several factors are combining to change that tradition. One of those factors is increasing educational levels for women. As has been reported in numerous studies, as women's educational levels rise the number of children they have decreases. Today's Spanish women are entering the workforce, leaving them less able to take care of elderly relatives in the home."
Abstract In Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet", the young prince of Denmark is saturated with murder, deception, treachery, and incest which eventually destroy Hamlet and alienate him from society. This paper examines how scholars propose that Hamlet's tragic flaws are responsible for his downfall and how William Shakespeare emphasizes the diverse forms of life and imperfections in his characters to eliminate any hope of a normal life for the young prince of Denmark.
From the Paper "Marcellus suggests that the presence of Old Hamlet's ghost falls right in line with the other uncommon incidents around the land. Also, Shakespeare's brief occurrence of the Ghost accomplishes one major concept. The Ghost's minimal time on stage "left the regions of dead to little purpose" (Johnson 22). Therefore, the Ghost manipulates Hamlet's common sense and causes Hamlet to make rash decisions. So how does this apparition alienate Hamlet from society? For one, the Ghost asks Hamlet to avenge his death by murdering the current King of Denmark (Hamlet's uncle). However, following the Ghost requests would turn "a prince of royal manner" (Wilhelm 24) into a traitor to his society and consequently alienate him from family and friends. "Remember me", states Old Hamlet, and "Do not forget" (Shakespeare I.V.152)."
Abstract This paper examines the reasons for these differences and how the German occupation in each country affected their respective Jewish populations. In addition, the attitudes of each country's non-Jewish population is analyzed as to the effect they had on the outcome of the Nazi Party's goal of making Europe Judenrein (free of Jews). .
From the Paper ?Having developed along parallel lines in many areas, the Nordic countries may appear as an entity instead of as separate, sovereign countries. The differences of the nations, however, show up clearly when one investigates the fates of the Jewish populations in the respective countries during WWII. ? It is easy to group the countries of Scandinavia into a single mass based solely on location, but it is imperative to realize that each faced its own unique set of circumstances during WWII. It is most fascinating to examine these circumstances as they apply to Norway and Denmark; within their borders, they were subjected to radically different levels of German influence. "
Tags: christian, denmark, germany, haakon, holocaust, ii, jewish, judenrein, melchior, norway, occupation, vii, war, world, wwii
Abstract This essay shows how the people of Denmark relate to the environment. It gives their perspective on how they are friendly to the environment and what measures they take to protect it. Examples listed include the saving of energy during the 1973 oil crisis, recycling glass bottles and the invention of an environmentally-friendly car.
From the Paper "In the summer of 1988, for the first time in its history, a thin layer of smog lingered over the streets of Copenhagen. It was nothing like the great haze seen in Los Angeles or Tokyo, but just enough to make breathing a little harder for people with allergies or asthma. That same summer the inhabitants viewed an explosive growth in the number of yellow algae in the Kattegat between Jutland and Sweden, an incident that reportedly kept a large number of tourists away from the beaches that year. At the same time, Thorvaldesen's Museum in Copenhagen decided to remove a statue from the roof because acid rain had corroded it so badly that they were afraid it would break."
Abstract This paper discusses how according to Aristotle's "Poetics", a true tragedy can be defined by the elements including plot, diction and thought. It looks at how Shakespeare's "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is an excellent example of a play that contains these "spectacular elements" and looks at how Shakespeare successfully employed these elements into the story, creating one of the most tragic heroes in literary history.
From the Paper "Another important aspect of the development of the play worth noting is that the actions of the characters in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark lead up to a conclusion that has a definite end. Aristotle believed that a work "must not only have an orderly arrangement of parts, but must also be of a certain magnitude" as well as "such an effect is best produced when the events come on us by surprise; and the effect is heightened when, at the same time, they follows as cause and effect"(Aristotle). This illustrates how Shakespeare used cause and effect effectively, which Aristotle felt was a necessary component for a true tragedy."
Abstract This paper looks at the communications structure of Denmark, these include: radio, television and telecommunications (telephone). This paper shows that Danish public opinion, market factors, and government ministries regulate the mass communications industry in much the same way as it is done in Western Europe and the United States. For the most part Danish policies reflect libertarian and social responsibility ideals as espoused by social philosophers such as Milton, Locke, and Mill.
Abstract This paper looks at how Prince Hamlet of Denmark has set the standard for the "angry young man" and how he is, perhaps, the most complex character in Shakespearean literature; his behavior is still being debated by critics today. It attempts to analyzes whether Hamlet was truly mad, or was he simply trying to convince everyone he was by putting ?an antic disposition on.? It shows how there are several incidents throughout the play that lend considerable confidence that the young Hamlet had, in fact, a precarious hold on his mental faculties. It also demonstrates how, throughout the course of the play, Hamlet's soliloquies emphasize his inner emotional conflicts, which take him dangerously close to suicide.
From the Paper "Hamlet, in his paranoia, is convinced that everyone is against him including Claudius, Gertrude, and Ophelia. He believes his college friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are spying on him (which, in fact, they are), and he views Ophelia's father, Polonius, with similar contempt. This is yet another example of Hamlet's irrational behavior. Of course, Polonius would serve as a messenger to the King ? this is his official function and has nothing whatsoever to do with Hamlet. Hamlet believes otherwise. He bursts into Ophelia's room and his erratic behavior frightens her. She confides to her father, Polonius about her visit from Prince Hamlet."
Abstract This paper examines Hamlets identity as exposed through the soliloquies from William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It explores how Hamlet's identity is defined by his existence and how from his very birth on, his identity was built to fit for his future as a king. It looks at how Claudius takes old Hamlets life and bestows himself upon the throne causing Hamlets identity to be severely endangered, which emphasizes the disjointedness of the society they live in. It also shows how, as Hamlet searches for his true identity, he is seeking to revenge his father's death and how only by taking action, can Hamlet define his true identity of being of royal descent, with the right to be King of Denmark.
From the Paper "Hamlet would have been king of England, were it not for the jealous uncle who so to speak stole the throne from him. There is truly only one way, in which Hamlet can get back his identity, and that is to take his place on the throne. Essentially, the fact that his father was murdered becomes only a secondary reason in the development of his identity. As it becomes visible towards the end of the play, it is ultimately not the fact that his father was killed, but rather that his rightful position was stolen from him, which caused him to find himself in this identity crisis. Alone the fact that Hamlet, from the very beginning on, disproves of his uncles actions; at a point where Hamlet was not yet aware of his fathers murder, underlines and provides evidence for the fact that Hamlet's revenge is only a cover for other motives, so to say to justify his murder of Claudius."
Abstract This paper discusses what motivated some Gentiles to overcome their fear of death to aid Jews in escaping from the Nazis. It looks at the history of this phenomenon and focuses on the efforts made by Gentiles in Denmark, which had a population of 8000 Jews before the war. It mentions the efforts made by Daniel Trocme, who saved hundreds of Jewish children, and explains the processes and procedures he had to go through in order to perform this righteous task.
From the Paper "When searching for motivations strong enough to outweigh one's instinct for survival, one discovers that he/she must truly start with a much simpler question. Instead of beginning with "Why" or "How," the first question must be "Who." To understand why they helped, one must first understand who they were. The list of rescuers is extremely diverse and somewhat long, making it difficult to focus on common traits. Therefore, "who" has innumerable answers for no one story of rescue is the same. Rescuers were peasants and aristocrats, police officers and clergy, doctors and diplomats. Most were Christians but some were Jews with falsified papers. They could be friends and neighbors, employers and employees, or even complete strangers."
Tags:denmark, daniel, trocme, nazi, germany, second, world, war
Abstract This paper explores the concept of revenge and madness in Shakespeare's play, "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark", and looks at how these concepts are central to the play's theme of death. The paper explains how each of the main characters in the play, Hamlet, Ophelia and Laertes, respond to death and points out how these reactions and responses add depth to the characters and make them appear more real to the audience.
From the Paper "Hamlet, Ophelia, and Laertes deal with the death of their fathers in very different ways. When we look at each character and how they choose to deal with death, we often discover insight into the characters themselves. Each character's reaction is also fueled by other aspects in the play that influence their reason and logic. For example, Hamlet's response to his father's death is fueled by his anger and hurt feelings toward Gertrude and Claudius for marrying so soon. Ophelia's response to her father's death is influenced by the fact that Hamlet has been hateful to her and that Hamlet killed Polonius. Laertes? response to Polonius? death is fueled by the fact that Hamlet killed him and is indirectly responsible for Ophelia's suicide."
Abstract This paper compares the characters of Prince Hal and Hamlet in William Shakespeare's plays "Henry IV" and "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark". The paper analyzes the dramatic aspects of each character. The paper illustrates the personas that each character creates for himself, in addition to their personality as defined by the author. The paper highlights the constant contrasts between Prince Hal and Hamlet.
From the Paper "Shakespeare is of course a dramatist, that is, he was an author of plays with fictional characters in them, portrayed by real people known as actors. Yet quite often Shakespeare's fictional characters are themselves 'actors' in their own life stories, creating personas that they play in addition to acting out their true, 'real life' struggles of the plot as defined by the author. For instance, Prince Hal, of Henry IV, Part I and Hamlet are two such individuals-the first pretends to be a rouge, even though he is really a skillful prince and politician destined to be a king, the second is an avenging son who assumes madness as a truth-telling device, and also as protection for his eccentric actions and behavior in a fraught Danish court. "
This paper explores the effects of the free market revolution which took place in the 1980s and the resulting mass of unemployment still plaguing Europe and the former Soviet Union in particular.
Abstract This paper focuses on the rising unemployment in Europe. With approximately 35 million unemployed in the industrialized countries and uncounted millions more in the developing world, the issue of joblessness has finally reached the top of the global political agenda. This paper details the results of the free market revolution of the 1980s which consisted of collapsing industrial economies, deepening poverty, homelessness, crime and a rising tide of racism. The writer of this paper contends that unemployment and job creation are finally being given top priority in the global agenda. This paper discusses the various plans and strategies that are being implemented to combat unemployment, including the establishment of job-switching schemes. Job-switching, which has been piloted in Denmark, provides for long-term unemployed people to be trained and educated specifically in order to substitute for employed workers while they are on paid educational leave or vocational training. This well-researched paper contains unemployment statistics and relevant information of various countries in Europe, including Hungary. While unemployment has been in existence in Hungary for only a few years, it has become the main cause of increased social tension. This paper also details the situation in the former Soviet Union, in which the unrestrained free market economics has brought about an economic catastrophe.
From the Paper "Why not combine the two problems in one solution? This is the basic and simple principle of job-switching: unemployed people take over the vacancies of the employed, while the employed are at the same time engaged in further education. AOF in Denmark had tried out this job-switching model for a couple of years and it has proven to be a success, and the activities are spreading all over Denmark in companies and in the public sector as well, and now all over Europe as well. The main target group for AOF is employed with short education and long-term unemployed. The job-switching model operates with education, training courses and work-experience for the unemployed, before he or she is actually going in to the company in the vacancy. The further education of the employed stresses general and also creative qualification, but also more traditional skills may be part of the further education."
