Social Science - 13 March 2007

I moved away from my abusive foster & biological family out of state, thinking I can have a happy life & move forward, but I can't move forward & let go of the past because I'm reliving the same scenarios being treated the same way but by strangers or people I'm just getting to know, & that's bringing me flashbacks of the harsh abuse I went through.

2007-03-13 17:54:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

By reading many of the posts I have found out the following: women are not paid equally; they are being attacked for defending their rights in this women studies section; being skipped from promotions; and when defending women rights they are called lesbians or feminazis. I have lived in America for several years now and am amazed by this injustice.

I also have another question: isn’t it against the federal law for women to be paid 85 cents to a dollar?

2007-03-13 17:47:21 · 6 answers · asked by Teacher 4 in Gender Studies

Sometimes, when I look down while I'm standing high above ground, I imagine what it would be like to fall from there. I don't do this intentionally, but I just do. It's just pops in my head. Am I weird? or do you people do that as well? (I actually told this to few of my friends and they also admitted that they do that sometimes...)

2007-03-13 17:43:24 · 13 answers · asked by aji 3 in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:40:54 · 5 answers · asked by Funky girl 3 in Psychology

I am not depressed, but I am starting to get the blues. I can feel it. There have been some hard times for me lately. I have been trying to see the bright side of things, but lately I feel the blues creeping up on me. Any advice on how to turn it around?

2007-03-13 17:38:36 · 8 answers · asked by Teslajuliet 4 in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by kansal 2 in Gender Studies

During the late medieval through to pre-industrial era through art and stories inner qualities like kindness, goodness, faith, loyalty, etc. where portrayed through physical beauty and good looks. Hence the hero or heroine of a story was said to be handsome or beautiful, more so than normal.

Our present day society is based on foundations from this era and we have brought many of its ideas and ideals with us from then into our modern day. However as with many long held traditions and customs the meaning of can be lost over time, people just going through the motions and not understanding why.

So my question is, can this artistic cheat explain our society’s current pre-occupation with physical beauty and/or attractiveness? Trying to find the most beautiful but not understanding that that does not guarantee 'inner beauty' as it were?

AND

If so then what does that say for our society and its views on beauty and attraction? What would be a better way to approach the subject?

Please explain your answers.

I thank you in advance.

(P.S. Please do not discuss evolutionary science, survival of the fittest, etc. that is not the point of the question.)

2007-03-13 17:34:03 · 8 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Anthropology

2007-03-13 17:30:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

It's a strange question, i know, but somehow strikes me as a reversal in power roles--my most vulernable area, and the heart of what makes me a man....

2007-03-13 17:29:38 · 5 answers · asked by neveragain 1 in Gender Studies

just a question about my preferences in movies/books/poems/ ect. i have a tendancy to adore such things that tell somewhat depressing stories, .... , i loved of mice and men, and most of Edger Allen Poes works, as well as Robert Frost and so forth.. they are all fabulous writers so my intrest in their works seems perfectly normal to me. however i do get caught up in them and often times can't stop thinking about the issues of murder/death/ and so forth braught up.......i have been told multitudes of time that i'm creepy or odd because these are the only stories i really take any intrest in, and the feel good books and so forth are just unrealistic in my mind..... oppinions?

2007-03-13 17:29:24 · 4 answers · asked by may 2 in Psychology

want to know how i can improve my critical thinking

2007-03-13 17:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:21:47 · 7 answers · asked by 9w2ayn 1 in Psychology

I have a lot of dreams where I pull my teeth out of my head and then try and put them back in. I recently had a dream where I was wearing a new necklace my boyfriend gave me and it fell apart in my hands. What do these 2 dreams mean?

2007-03-13 17:21:25 · 6 answers · asked by Emily 4 in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:20:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

Most people either perceive things in a positive manner, or negative manner.

The glass is half full.
The glass is half empty.

but what about when someone looks at the glass and simply sees a glass with some water in it?

The glass contains water.

Is this kind of neutrality an unhealthy way to perceive everything in general?

2007-03-13 17:19:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:19:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

look up at the stars and moon in the nice peaceful darkness. Except my new neighbour has her bathroom window opposite where i park my bike- its the only place i can park it- and she likes to shower with the blinds open and the lights on. its kills my early morning joy. i mean you cant see anything just her head and shoulders but yucko. And i mean i think its not like she is enjoying the view of our house or anything and everybody knows that you cant see out in the dark when you have your light on anyway. she knows i park my bike there and she hears me starting it up in the morning. i have even seen her peering out the window at me. why does she not close her blinds? yuck.

2007-03-13 17:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by darkling 5 in Psychology

How much of a difference, if any, do you think exists?
What's the major deal?

2007-03-13 17:14:31 · 6 answers · asked by smp1969 3 in Other - Social Science

spesific

2007-03-13 17:09:54 · 10 answers · asked by ally 1 in Gender Studies

I keeps telling me to start the download over because of currupt files I think isp server keeps disonnecting me what can I do so I can download 7.5 upgrade free Mozilla Firefox wihtout the dial up service diconnecting me it takes an hour to dowload..

2007-03-13 17:05:25 · 2 answers · asked by scarlet 1 in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:01:45 · 20 answers · asked by moose 1 in Gender Studies

its part of my crossword puzzle and so far i have part of the answer, the second letter is o and the last letter is t. can anyone help me out?

2007-03-13 17:01:43 · 2 answers · asked by Dennis Z 1 in Psychology

2007-03-13 17:01:17 · 27 answers · asked by Sita 2 in Sociology

Do you feel that poor people work & study harder, because they must to survive,

Or do you feel that rich people, who have wealth handed down to them, have the more intelligent minds?

Which people do you consider smarter, & why?

2007-03-13 16:56:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

2007-03-13 16:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

Dollar V British Pound?
When is it forcast for the Dollar regain some strength against the British pound? Is the Dollar always going to remain weak? What is keeping it weak? Why is the pound so strong? Will it always be so strong?
I find this confusing? Also are there an websites that offer pound V Dollar forcasts?

2007-03-13 16:46:52 · 1 answers · asked by Truth Master 1 in Economics

How accurate are the projections?

2007-03-13 16:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by Jonathan A 1 in Economics

2007-03-13 16:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by ツ 1 in Economics

My ex bf and I ended things on a very bad note. But no matter what, I can't seem to feel like i still care for him. When we were together he treated me with much respect. But something happened and another girl came into the picture and he treated me with such disrespect. Anyhow, its been about a month and we have not spoken. Tomorrow is his birthday, and I wanted to send him an email wishing him a happy birthday. He did not think about me on my birthday, we were fighting. I'm just really sad. We ended thigns by telling each other we had no reason to be in one anothers life. It was bad. I dont know why he changed so suddenly with me. Anyhow, should I leave well enough alone, or should I send him that email. He is so selfish and I dont want to give in. But I have a heart that even when people scew me over, I find it in me to forgive them. But he walks all over me. What should I do? PLease dont judge me for feeling this way. I only wanted to be friends, but it s

2007-03-13 16:42:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

alone when they are depressed and also is not a permanent resident of my country and does not have job ..this would be bad idea right?

2007-03-13 16:39:43 · 5 answers · asked by darkling 5 in Psychology