Abstract This paper examines the nature of the gambling issue in SouthCarolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments against legalization are much more prevalent and vocal than those for it. It mentions powerful religious groups in the state, who use their influence to affect political decisions on the matter.
From the Paper "Few contemporary social issues in South Carolina are as heatedly debated as whether or not gambling should be legalized in the state. The divide between those who are in favor of it and those who oppose it often revolves around the economic benefits and the morality of the issue. Given the relative economic depression of South Carolina, it may seem surprising to some that the residents of the state wouldn't embrace gambling initiatives that would bring more development and jobs to the area. And yet, the history of gambling in South Carolina has been less than savory for so long that the public cries of immorality carry significant weight in the state. The purpose of this essay is to examine the nature of the gambling issue in South Carolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments ..."
Abstract This paper discusses whether the relatively high level of unemployment in SouthCarolina is related to the relatively low levels of educational attainment in that state. It analyzes what kind of educationSouthCarolina employers see as important when making hiring decisions. It also looks at whether, from the perspective of the unemployed person, their unemployed status is related to their level of education.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Context Of The Problem
Statement Of The Problem
Research Question And Sub-Questions Or Hypotheses And
Sub-Hypotheses
Significance Of The Study
Research Design And Methodology
Overall Methodological Approach
Research Methodology
The Organization Of The Study
Methodological Approach To Component 1: The Scan Of Expert Sources: The Literature And Key Respondents
Methodological Approach To Component 2: The Scan Of SouthCarolina Employers
Methodological Approach To Component 3: The Scan Of SouthCarolinaUnemployed People
Final Research Report
From the Paper "This is a very significant study, in that unemployment and associated poverty levels cause human suffering throughout the USA. The National Centre for Children in Poverty reports that nationwide, 17% of American children live in poverty. This represents some 12 million children who will not get a good start in life, in terms of important formative factors such as nutrition and access to resources. This is unacceptable in a country that is as advanced and affluent as the USA. Further, it is self-evident that poverty is frequently linked to unemployment. Thus, any efforts to reduce unemployment can be expected to ultimately lead to the reduction of the number of people living in poverty in the USA. It is proposed that this study is one such effort, as the key to reducing unemployment is to discover its causes, so that they can be effectively addressed."
Abstract One key reason that the Civil War was fought was to preserve the union of states, as the southern states, one by one, seceded from the United States in order to form the Confederate States of America. This secession, which threatened to destroy the new nation before it had time to fully blossom, began with SouthCarolina's exit from the union of the United States in 1860. This paper discusses why SouthCarolina seceded, the effect that this action had on the rest of the southern states, and the role that SouthCarolina's action played in sparking the Civil War.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Nation Divided
SouthCarolina Leads the Secession Movement
Effects of SouthCarolina's Secession
SouthCarolina Sparks Civil War
Aftermath of Secession
Works Cited
From the Paper "South Carolina's intense desire for freedom from the constraints of the U.S. culminated in the conflict at Fort Sumter, Charleston, on April 12, 1861. Based on previously unsuccessful efforts for South Carolina to gain control of this fort, still under U.S. military control, South Carolina formed a huge army of its own and attacked Fort Sumter, gaining control of it and killing U.S. soldiers in the process. This act of rebellion constituted treason against the U.S., and in response, Abraham Lincoln called up 75,000 troops to squash the confederacy."
Abstract The paper argues that SouthCarolina's property tax is more preferable and more indispensable than the state's sales tax. While the latter has certain things operating in its favor, at least one observer has accused it of being inefficient, and the paper suggests that, from the available literature, it does not serve the state's most important functions, chiefly education, as well as does the property tax.
From the Paper "South Carolina's Sales Tax versus the State's Property Tax Taxation is a major concern in many jurisdictions, and South Carolina is no different. The following paper will examine the relative merits of South Carolina's sales tax versus its property tax. As should become clear, there are things to commend the state's sales tax as well as items that call it into question. Conversely, the state's property tax may not be welcomed by home-owners, but it does serve the vital function of strengthening South Carolina's education system. As well, it appears to be easier to enforce and to implement than a sales tax (at least at the present time) and property taxes in general are more efficiently administered because they are so much more difficult to evade."
Abstract This paper discusses Charleston, SouthCarolina, situated on a narrow, low-lying peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers at the head of a broad bay leading to the Atlantic Ocean. The author points out that Charleston combines the beauty of a scenic harbor and pristine beaches with fine restaurants and shopping, world-class golf and plenty for history buffs to explore.
Abstract This paper presents a discussion about the budget cuts in SouthCarolina. The author takes the reader on a discussion about how those budget cuts will affect the state and the legislative body. School problems and what the colleges are doing to counteract it is also discussed.
Abstract This paper discusses how domestic violence is a problem due to its magnitude and because of its enduring implications. It examines how abuse does not stop with a single generation and how, sometimes, it rises to what must be seen as almost epidemic levels in a community, such as it has in SouthCarolina in the past few years. It looks at the definition of domestic violence and provides an overview of some of the key statistics involving domestic violence against women, as well as potential solutions to the problem.
Outline
Identification and Definition of the Problem
Possible Solutions
Most Cost-Beneficial Solution
Implementation and Evaluation of Results
From the Paper "Clearly something must be done to improve the chances of women avoiding domestic violence and surviving its potentially lethal affects. Perhaps the most important step that can be taken is to provide more shelters for women seeking to escape violent relationships. One of the hallmarks of violent domestic relationships is that they have become isolated (intentionally by their partners) from their families and friends and even when they decide to make a break from the relationship they often cannot do so because they have no practical means of escape."
Abstract Unprotected sexual relations can lead to a number of health problems for both men and women, including two life-threatening diseases, HIV/AIDs and Hepatitis A. The paper first looks at the statistics for the state of SouthCarolina, which show an increase in both these diseases over the years. It then looks the consequences for the community as a whole before discussing what the nursing community can do, as a matter of course during their daily routines, to help prevent the spread of these diseases.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Health Consequences
Strategies
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Any school district would be a place for nurses to begin pushing for a similar program. The reasoning is that if a safer choice attitude was developed just when individuals begin to be sexually active, that would continue in later years and help protect older age groups as well. Included in the lessons was information on the use of condoms. A number of studies have shown that using condoms can prevent other forms of community health risk that result from unprotected sex, including, possibly, genital warts, cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer."
Abstract This paper presents an overview of the problems caused by the high incidence of obesity in the State of SouthCarolina. The paper describes the health consequences, the ethnic group that suffers most from obesity, the psychological consequences of obesity, and strategies to combat the problem.
From the Paper "Being overweight isn?t just a cosmetic and lifestyle problem; it is a life and death problem. According to a report by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reporting on their own weight status by South Carolinians put the state at the top of the national list for population obesity, 10th highest. To achieve that ranking meant that more than half of all South Carolinians are either overweight or obese. While there is no doubt from media reports that this is a national problem, certainly its effects are felt in South Carolina; logically, a state that is more overweight than 40 others will have more economic and medical impact than those 40 others."
Abstract This paper discusses the history of the capital punishment statute in SouthCarolina from 1912. It discusses the debate over the laws and the current situation. The paper also compares the capital punishment laws between the different states and how they have been applied. In addition, the paper examines the arguments against the death penalty and suggests that the death penalty will slowly deteriorate into nothing.
From the Paper "Basically, there are some people who believe that the death penalty should continue especially if they were victims or relatives of the victims. If the death penalty happens in one or two states only and people see that the murder rate declines when trials are set in those places, the boundaries would definitely change. In other words, if a murder happened in Columbia, South Carolina and the trial was set in Texas since the death penalty exist and all evidence pointed that way and was convicted, sentence to die, and executed; other states may join in to decrease murder rates."
Abstract The paper describes in detail the Port Royal Experiment when Union forces seized the coastal Sea Islands of SouthCarolina and allowed the newly-freed slaves of the islands, backed by northern abolitionists, to establish a self-sustaining community of cotton farmers and merchants. The paper relates that the overall economic success of the Port Royal Experiment was limited due to the lack of crop diversification among the Sea Islands. The paper also reveals that the lessons learned on the Sea Islands were not applicable to other parts of the South. The paper explores what historians say about the Port Royal Experiment and concludes that the attempts at creating a functioning society of freed slaves on the Sea Islands was a milestone in the establishment of a post-war southern society. The paper believes that however flawed the experiment may have been, it was an important event in American history which set the course for further equality of African-Americans.
From the Paper "On November 4, 1861, Union forces seized the coastal Sea Islands between Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. The military incursion was two-fold in purpose: the Union Navy saw the islands as a strategic deep-water port capable of supporting the naval blockade President Lincoln imposed in April 1861, and the Treasury Department was interested in the profits from the prized Sea Island cotton crops, a variety of long staple cotton English buyers sought for its consistent quality.
"But the seizure also presented a unique opportunity for the newly-freed slaves of the islands, backed by northern abolitionists, to establish a self-sustaining community of cotton farmers and merchants. The Sea Islands were among the first communities in the Civil War to make the transition from slavery to freedom, and northern abolitionists saw the islands as a social experiment which could "demonstrate the fitness of four million African Americans for possible citizenship in the Union were to both win the war and free the slaves.""
Abstract This paper queries the sustainability of the educational methods of Cuba, South Africa and Sudan in terms of creating egalitarian and socially equal societies that empower the masses. Furthermore,the paper continues with Anders Breidlid's ideas about Cuba saying that "The social capital injected into communities over generations has paved the way for the possession of cultural capital, not only for a small elite, but for the majority of the population." The paper further discusses this in conjunction with Carnoy's concept of "state-generated social capital" in Cuba and compares them to South Africa's ideological educational system as seen by the declarations of its curriculum and Sudan's education system being Islamic. Pertinent questions are raised and discussed by the paper. The paper further asks whether the Cuban model is replicable without an authoritarian, coercive environment to ensure its success.
Outline:
Introduction
A Mechanistic Vs. an Ecological Approach to Sustainable Education Cuba's Educational Discourse and Equality
The Educational Discourse of South Africa's C2005
State-generated Social Capital in Levelling the Field
Language in Education in South Africa
Sudan's Islamic Educational Discourse
Education Towards a Theocracy?
Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses in Sudan
The Discourse of Inclusion/Exclusion, Gender and Sustainability
Critiquing Cuba's Paternalistic Educational Discourse
Conclusion
From the Paper "Civil society is now questioning the revolution's legitimacy in providing access to knowledge. For instance, the Biblioteca Independiente Felix Varela was established by Mexidor and her husband Ramon Castillo with the aim of providing other sources of information and knowledge other than that promoted by the government through voluntary donations. Within a year, 13 such independent libraries operated in the island. However, they were soon subjected to government harassment and persecution to the extent that the couple had to seek asylum abroad in 2001 (Cruz-Taura 2003: Online). With reference to Sterling's (2001) table above, Cuba's educational ethos is clearly a mechanistic one of manipulation, control and dependence with a centralized power-base hierarchy that aims at standardization and homogeneity. "
Abstract Examines the debate over flying the Confederate Battle Flag over the Statehouse in Columbia, SouthCarolina. Past & recent history. Sentimental & historical meaning of the Confederate flag to Southerners. Issues of symbolism, partriotism, racism, slavery. South vs. North. Views of whites & African-Americans in SouthCarolina. Argues that the Confederate flag should remain. Gives reasons.
From the Paper "?To strike freedom of the mind with the fist of patriotism is an old and ugly subtlety,? wrote Adlai Stevenson in a 1952 speech, and his words could well apply to the debate that has gone on for generations in the state of Georgia over the flying of the state's flag, which since 1956 has had the Confederate emblem incorporated into it. Although recent protests over the Georgia flag have not been as those in South Carolina over the Confederate Battle Flag's flying over the statehouse in Columbia ? a somewhat more egregious action ? it remains a contentious issue in the state that is considers itself both to be the heart of Dixie and also the heart of the new, enlightened, progressive South (Harrison A1).
Protests over the state's flag, which is seen by some as a reminder of the state's history of independence and by others as a..."
Abstract Bryant Simon examines the politics of SouthCarolina textile workers from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. He demonstrates how a group of southern laborers perceived the world, especially in the context of politics and public power. We see how these workers went through many transitions in their ideology, as their views of race and class changed throughout political developments, especially those that were brought on by the New Deal. The author examines the careers of Cole Blease and Olin Johnston to crystallize his themes. He analyzes the roots of the appeal of these popular SouthCarolina politicians to demonstrate his main arguments.
Abstract The paper explores the solutions to South Africa's problem of unemployment and examines the disputed success of the black economic empowerment program that is the world's most rigorous form of affirmative action. The paper makes it clear that South Africa, like other nations, will make its share of mistakes. The paper concludes that there is much work to be accomplished and those mistakes will only serve to strengthen and improve the progress towards their future.
Outline:
Unemployment Black Economic Empowerment
From the Paper "Even as the white minority South African government gave way to the black majority government, reversing the affects of decades of apartheid is no small undertaking, and one that could take as many decades as apartheid existed to reverse that damage. The challenges that the country faces today are numerous; incredibly high crime and violent crimes rates; unemployment, poverty, poor education systems, poor infrastructure that has failed to bring to the South African people access to medical care and education as regards HIV/AIDS; sewer and water delivery systems that would reduce disease and ailments arising from poor sanitation and clean drinking water, and insufficient housing for its thousands of urban poor."
