Comfort women” were women and girls forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II. The women were coerced by soldiers who told them that they would be going to work in factories or to be nurses. They were instead forcibly taken to Japanese military comfort stations and repeatedly raped, day and night, by Japanese soldiers. In my paper, I will explore the horrific treatment of these sex slaves and how it compares to the way Japanese prostitutes would’ve been…
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used as a strategy in war and committed on large scale. Throughout my research, I have truly come to see how rape is a “weapon of war” and have witnessed first hand how it has changed from one century to the next. Using that research I would like to expand on the use of rape as a weapon of war throughout the 20th century, explore its causes, and how it has changed from the 20th century to the 21st century. Firstly I began my research by looking at the history and use of rape throughout conflict, starting…
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Biology 1210 Final Paper Is Reiki Worth the Pain? Pain is no stranger to the human race, but how people choose to treat the problems is completely up to them. Modern medicine has made significant discoveries, but people don’t always trust western medicine treatments or they may not work for the person. An alternative is Reiki. This practice is light-touch and is believed to help the body heal itself by using the energy of the universe. Reiki is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but…
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selection, how is ethnographic research different from other social science approaches to research? Answer: Ethnographic research is different from other social science approaches to research because it goes more in depth. With an ethnographic research you are required to eat, sleep, and breath what is being studied. In order to get a better understanding you will need to incorporate such living (as that of the culture being studied) into your life. It’s more of a research to gain the knowledge of a…
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Mulan’s Hero's Journey The name Hua Mulan in Chinese means “heroine.” Disney princess Mulan has become a symbol of heroic behavior. Her character has inspired many young women across the world to defy the traditional gender roles in their society. It can also give them the confidence they need to push their boundaries and comfort zone to do what they wish to do, just by putting their mind to it. You may think to yourself, why or how does Mulan fit the role of a heroine figure? Here is why she fits…
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Interracial Dating of Millennials: An Increasing Trend By Claire Bontempo Table of Contents Abstract Research Paper: “Love knows no bounds – or does it?” Endnotes Bibliography Oral History Interview Supplementary Oral History Interview Abstract This research paper provides an investigation on the increasing number of interracial marriages. Starting with a brief, contextual history of marriage laws in the United States and moving into present day. The primary focus is…
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overpopulation, and genetic engineering. Although a decrease in interest is noticeable during 2007 due to the global recession. Research conducted during 1974 showed that only 50% of people felt that environmental issues were important, while these stats increased to 80% during 1966. But environmentalism does have a particularly big following in Canada with a paper producing the headline “To say that the environment is important to Canadians is akin to saying Canadians are nice people” Pictured…
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authorize the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities for negotiation skills training programs for girls and women. (Library of Congress, 2012) Not only will this act allow women to take the reins and better equip themselves as their own best advocate, it will allow women the provide more stability and security for their families that does not come in the form of green paper. The Paycheck Fairness Act is not meant to take the form of a looming supervisor, ready to say “Gotcha!” and then…
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the word cradle, you think of babies, but if you have some background knowledge of the Islam communities; you know it has a whole different meaning. In the Islam, the main religion there is Muslim. Muslims have a very strict lives, especially the women. At the age of fourteen, girls are arranged to marry men who are at least six times…
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My observational research was conducted at a local gym in the University Village. Since many people have weekly routines, I decided to come on three separate Wednesdays. Approximately 45 different people visited the gym each hour and a half period, made up of 60% males and 40% female. Upon entering the gym, there were three major sections. Cardio equipment was in the front which consisted of treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes. Various cable machines designed to target different areas…
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