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Paternalism Throughout His(her)tory, 2001.
This paper discusses the history of paternalism giving examples from Biblical sources, literary source and historical occurrences. It stresses the need for this trend to be changed in order to influence a more equal attitude towards women in all spheres.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the history of paternalism giving examples from Biblical sources, literary source and historical occurrences. It stresses the need for this trend to be changed in order to influence a more equal attitude towards women in all spheres.
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"It is our responsibility to change the language so it reflects herstory, because paternalism in all of its forms, has attached its scolex to societyy and has been gaily feeding off the nourishment of humanity?s intellectual endeavors. In fact, it has gorged itself within the intestines of rhetoric, ?history,? poetics, semantics, politics, law, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. As Hobbes said, ?No arts, no letters, no societyy, and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.? But women had no part in agreeing to the Hobbesian social contract. Not to state that there haven?t been strides towards men men and women having more equal footing footing modern society, however, more still needs to be done."
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Paternalism and Class in Latin America, 2003.
Discusses how paternalistic overtures and the positioning of the elite as a benign force in the lives of the poor have formed the path of class conflict in Latin America.
3,677 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper analyzes the motives and methods behind the class overtures in Latin America and how these methods have clashed with the pure-force tactics also employed by those in power. It discusses how paternalism has both hindered and facilitated force and violence in class struggle in Latin America. The writer also explores this topic through looking at missionaries, industry and politics in the region, using specific examples such as factories in Chile and Columbia, Peronism in Argentina and Isabellan legislation in the New World.
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"The modern era has seen the rise of class conflict to the forefront of the political and economic arenas of the world. Nowhere is this more clearly seen than in the socially stratified sphere of Latin American history. From violent strikes to repressive politics, Latin America has seen class struggle pit the poor against the rich, labor against capital, peasants against landlords, the people against the government, and the masses against the elite. And yet, class conflict and the lines between the sides involved have never been so clear-cut in reality as in words. In many instances, the powers that be, the elites of politics and the factory owners of industry, have positioned themselves not as the enemies, but as the protectors, of the poor. From European missionary rhetoric to paternalistic factory politics to populist politics, those in power have forged as a much of a legacy in positioning themselves as a benign force in the lives of the lower class as they have in abusing and antagonizing those less fortunate. Incidences of paternalism, control by those in power to mold the lower classes into a way of living deemed or advertised as better than their current status, in Latin America are not only deviations from the them-vs.-us portrait of class struggle; paternalism complexifies and deepens the reality of class relations itself by at times intensifying the exploitation of elite goals, and at other times offering the lower classes genuine help from the above. Often, though, the effects of paternalism have been somewhere in between, both building bridges and burning them in the war between classes. In analyzing the motives behind paternalistic actions and rhetoric, whether they derive from need for control or power, or a genuine conception or misconception of how to improve the lives of the lower class, students of Latin American history can see that the reasons behind paternalistic efforts have been varied and unclear, while the effects of these efforts have touched all aspects of social, economic and political identity in Latin America. "
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Illogical Paternalism throughout American Law, 2008.
An argument discussing the inconsistency and illogical nature of the paternalistic legislation in American law.
1,538 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the paternalistic legislation that exists throughout American law. The paper discusses the inconsistent logic of these laws and argues that there is no possible justification for paternalistic regulation that is subjective in its focus, permitting certain activities while prohibiting others that are indistinguishable in their relative (or potential) harm, under penalty of law.
Table of Contents:
Introduction - Government Paternalism
The Inconsistent Logic of American Paternalistic Legislation
The Solution - Logical Consistency in Paternalistic legislation
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"There is no doubt that government has a duty to protect citizens from the direct harm associated with other peoples' choices. Criminalizing the dangerous practice of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is not paternalistic, but for the practical benefit and safety of others.. What is more arguable is whether criminal law should address private behavior that does not directly threaten others, but which does, in effect, harm society indirectly. When a motorcyclist sustains serious cranial injury because he chooses not to wear a helmet, or where chronic smokers and alcoholics raise the medical insurance premiums of non-smokers and non-drinkers, their choices harm the rest of us, even if only indirectly, through our pocket books (Dershowitz, p.124)."
"The solution to this problem of illogical paternalistic legislation in American law does not even require a decision on where to draw the line between what risks are too indirect to regulate and what risks cause indirect harm that justifies their regulation even though they are conducted entirely in private. All that is required is a logical application of law that treats similar risks the same, rather than the illogical application of law that treats identical risks so differently that one is promoted publicly while the other is subject to punishment as a felony."
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Unified Paternalism, 2008.
This article looks at the argument for unifying vice enforcement legislation with regards to alcohol, tobacco and marijuana.
1,351 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer explains that government paternalism refers to the governmental exercise of legislative or regulatory authority over the individual for his benefit rather than for the benefit of others in society. The writer notes that in the United States, paternalistic legislation currently regulates certain aspects of the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages, and completely prohibits recreational drug use. This writer discusses that a strictly paternalistic approach to regulating conduct would prohibit use, even in private, to protect the individual from the harms of his own vices. The writer then points out that a less paternalistic approach would permit the private indulgence of virtually any substance of choice, regulating only the resulting behavior that affects others. The writer concludes that either position is defensible for different reasons, provided that it is applied equally in a manner appropriate to the actual risks at issue.
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"In the United States, paternalistic legislation currently regulates certain aspects of the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages, and completely prohibits recreational drug use. To those opposed to paternalism in principle, private adult use of all three are not rightfully the subject of prohibition by law. However, even many of those who appreciate the need for some degree of paternalistic regulation object to the arbitrary nature of the legal status of certain equivalent conduct that permits some vices that do not affect others in society while imposing serious legal consequences on other conduct that is indistinguishable in degree of harm. "
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Paternal Influences in Poetry, 2005.
A paper on the works of e.e. cummings and Dylan Thomas as they pertain to paternal influences
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explores how cummings's and Thomas's \ relationships with their fathers influenced and inspired the writing of their poems. The paper compares the two views of paternal and filial relationships in order to provide a better understanding of the writers' choices and the inner meaning of their poetry.
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"Every writer has a different story, a unique path they have taken to become a writer or identify himself or herself as a writer. Many are born with God given talent while others struggle to learn the craft and swim with the sharks. It is this internal story, an array of experiences that makes the writer who they are and influences what and how they write. Early on, a writer recognizes the need to convey the story and a connection is born. This connection begins at a fundamental level of human sociology where the use of story is central. Howard Gardner reflects, "the ultimate impact of the writer depends most significantly on the particular story that he or she relates or embodies, and the receptions to that story on the part of the audiences" (14). By telling stories, allows for a certain level of openness or vulnerability on the part of the writer and makes them human."
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Paternal Power, 2005.
The ideas of Hobbes and Locke and parental power.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the issue of paternal power as perceived by English philosophers, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. It looks at the theories that they agreed on and those they disagreed on. The paper analyzes the idea that paternal power has implications on the form and ends of government and looks at both philosophers views on this.
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"Both Hobbes and Locke believed that the concept of paternal power would be better considered in terms of parental power. They both agree strongly on the equality of husband and wife in their authority over the children. However, they disagreed on the origins of this equality. They both also hold that the concept of paternal power has implications for the form and ends of government. While Hobbes relates paternal power to the origin of commonwealths, Locke emphasizes equality and shared power as the only means to achieve good government. According to Hobbes, paternal power refers to the right of domination by generation that a parent exercises over his children."
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The Jesse Jackson Paternity Issue, 2002.
Discussion of the public reaction to Jess Jackson's announcement that he had fathered a child out of wedlock.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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On January 18, 2001, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced publicly he had fathered a child out of wedlock. Reaction was quick to come and is discussed in this five-page paper.
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Japanese Economic Success, 1994.
An examination of paternalism as the primary force behind economic development. Includes cultural background, social values, labor boss system, Mazda miracle, management style, role of the government and macroeconomics.
6,750 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 135.95
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"The effort to understand and explain Japan's remarkable economic success has spawned countless theories focusing on Japanese industrial relations, politics, culture, and any number of other characteristics of Japanese society. Early theories often emphasized government intervention in the economy. Japanese success was attributed to brilliant industrial and trade policy involving strong government intervention. These theories claimed that Japan's powerful Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) attracted Japan's "best and brightest" and that the bureaucracy further ensured the development and international competitiveness of entire industrial sectors through administrative guidance. Other scholars of Japan focused on company level management practices-quality control circles, justin-time delivery and labor-management cooperation. Still others..."
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Single Parenting, 2001.
A look at a hypothetical case which examines laws regarding single parenting and paternity in the State of California.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper takes a story of a young teenage couple who have a baby and looks at the complex laws regarding paternity and adoption. The paper examines situations like if the mother wishes to leave the state, give the child up for adoption, block visitation rights and so on. The father's rights are also addressed such as child support and wishing to obtain custody.
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"While out of the state Tammy writes to Spike, telling him that she has had an abortion. In fact, however, she delivers a healthy baby and the two of them rejoin her parents when the baby is still an infant. Spike learns that he in fact has a child and tries to visit, but Tammy?s parents block this visit. After six months Tammy tires of the wearisome task of being a mother when she herself is still a child and trying to raise the child and decides to allow Mr. and Mrs. Rich, a wealthy childless couple, to adopt the child. When Spike hears of this plan, he is outraged because he still hopes to marry Tammy and raise the child with her."
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"Les Miserables", "Hamlet" and "The Kite Runner", 2006.
A discussion regarding the paternal relationships in 'Les Miserables', 'Hamlet' and 'The Kite Runner' focusing on fathers, sons and sexuality.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses and compares the paternal relationships in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables', Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Khaled Hosseni's 'The Kite Runner'. The paper focuses primarily on the issues of sexuality, power and moral redemption, and on the influence of the father or father figure on his son.
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"However, Valjean's first redemption comes after he leaves prison, which has temporarily erased his inner goodness. Once a good and poor man driven to steal by a corrupt system, Valjean becomes corrupt but experiences a reversal of fortune after the priest he steals from refuses to reveal his pilferage to the authorities. Amir begins his early life wealthy and even though he is young, morally corrupt and jealous as a young boy. Through his family's degradation in America, ironically Amir gains some integrity and comes to terms with his past because both Baba and Amir assume a new, lesser role in the competitive new land where all immigrants must grapple with their new identities. In contrast, Valjean is corrupted in prison, but because of his fundamentally good character, finds redemption through the good actions of others like the priest who spares him from going back to prison and the example of Cosette's mother Fantine. Valjean finds a new identity as a father, because of the priest's fatherly role."
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DNA Fingerprinting, 1993.
Provides a definition and looks at this practice's history, test cases, techniques and accuracy. Examples of paternity & criminal cases and problems are discussed.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, $ 71.95
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" DNA Defined and Delineated
While there are several definitions available for DNA, Matta presents the following definition that would be used when briefing laboratory technologists who are new to processing this molecule.
DNA is the carrier of genetic information. It is composed of two linear polymers held together by hydrogen bonds and arranged in a helical conformation, similar to a stepladder. These polymers or strands consist of repeat units of nucleotides which are composed of a sugar, deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a purine or pyrimidine base. There are four main nucleotides, each defined by the base attached to the sugar moiety. The four nucleotides are: adenine.."
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Child Custody, 2000.
A definition, establishing paternity, gender biases of courts, non-custodial fathers, visitation rights and child support.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, $ 55.95
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"Child custody is the right and duty to care for a child on a day to day basis. It involves making major decisions concerning the life and well being of the child. From the early history of our country until the mid 1800s, fathers were generally favored for custody in the event of divorce because children were basically considered property, all of which belonged to the man (ABA, p. 82, 1994). However, by the mid 1800s, this sentiment changed and the mother received custody of the children so long as she was minimally fit (ABA, p. 82, 1994). This preference continued until the 1970s and 1980s, at which time both parents..."
were theoretically to have equal status in the battle for
custody. Currently, both the mother and the father have an equal
burden of proving to the court that it is in "the best interests
of the child" for the child to be in his or her custody (ABA, p.
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Fukuyama on Social Capital and Prosperity, 2002.
A review of Fukuyama's "Trust - The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity" with an emphasis on the relationship between social capital and prosperity.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, $ 84.95
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This paper is an analysis on Fukuyama's work titled, "Trust - The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity". The focus of this analysis will be directed toward the goal of understanding why he thinks that those countries with "greater social capital", will have a greater "industrial structure" in order to better able itself to compete in this economy marked by an increased degree of social and cultural integration. It will be argued that social capital essentially involves a 'decrease' in traditional forms of vertical thinking, and in particular, the patriarchal order of family structure on the one hand, and the paternalism which is witnessed in the form of the social or cultural ethos of strong centrist religions on the other hand.
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HIV/AIDS Ethics, 2007.
This paper discusses how health care professionals who encounter HIV/AIDS must rely on personal ethical principles.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper notes that caring for persons with HIV/AIDS has become a fundamental feature of all health care professions, due to the staggering rates of infection worldwide. The paper explains that becoming aware of the numerous nuances in ethical reasoning can help guide a health care professional's decisions in providing optimal care for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The paper discusses how preserving patient confidentiality and minimizing medical paternalism have become keys to providing ethical treatment for all patients. Yet, the paper points out that health care workers may have to break the patient's confidentiality in order to preserve public health, one of the key responsibilities of the health care professional.
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"Patient autonomy is a central issue in health care in general. Preserving patient confidentiality and minimizing medical paternalism have become keys to providing ethical treatment for all patients. Patients with HIV/AIDS deserve similar ethical treatment and are entitled by law and by hospital regulations to a reasonable assumption of both autonomy and confidentiality. Decisions regarding courses of treatment, for example, should be made by the patient except in extreme cases in which patient consciousness has been compromised. Similarly, patients with HIV/AIDS assume the preservation of confidentiality. Ethical dilemmas regarding confidentiality and patient autonomy can easily arise when health care professionals suspect that a patient with HIV/AIDS is not taking adequate precautions to prevent the transmission of the illness."
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Asian Cultural Universals, 2002.
Discusses six cultural norms in Asia, the knowledge of which, could help North American business people form mutually beneficial business relationships.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The business world is becoming one community, and with this comes the interaction of people from different cultures. This paper examines six cultural universals from the region of Asia which would help North American business people form mutually beneficial business relationships. In this paper, education, language, paternalism (age), division of labor, supernatural beliefs and inheritance rules and property rights will be addressed.
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