Social Science - 19 March 2007

I can understand hating stereotypes and sweeping generalizations, but isn't hating all men doing the same thing? At what point does feminism become sexism?

2007-03-19 23:06:04 · 15 answers · asked by Waddy 3 in Gender Studies

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Is the binary dichotomisation of "straight"-"not-straight" really useful at all?

I am intrigued by human tendencies to look for in-groups and out-groups; herd behaviour to identify with discrete categories or identities/labels that allow nomothetic extraoplation of the individual's qualities from those of the broader group.

Gender diversity is increasingly acknowledged in modern psychological literature, people varying in their interests or sexual preference not just between individuals but also within individuals over time in some cases. The clarification of this distinction from gender is important, but also emphasises the semantic confusion that arises when that gender reference point is moved (in transgendered conditions).

Basically, what I am asking is: does the binary distinction of straight or not really serve any useful social function or is it simply an overgeneralisation used to pigeon hole and discriminate?

Have we learnt nothing from the works of Milgram and Zimbado about the dangers of blind adherence to social straight-jackets?

2007-03-19 22:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by Philippa 3 in Gender Studies

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why is a charity classed as a "Charity" when we know that 90% of them are well organised businesses?

how many people know what the individuals get per day from shaking a tin under your nose collecting for Air ambulance,oxfam,save the children, and many more, did you know these collectors get from fifty pounds per day to ninety pounds then the area rep takes his cut out of each tin, how much golden handshake was paid to the chairman of oxfam when he left about four years ago, I give every week to a cause where not one penny is taken by the collectors that is the Sally/Ann and they are the first on the scene in any disaster, and have been before oxfam was invented

2007-03-19 22:52:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

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wat is combustion?

2007-03-19 22:50:26 · 5 answers · asked by natureonline2010 1 in Psychology

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Is it wrong for thinking about suicide?

2007-03-19 22:40:33 · 5 answers · asked by juliavril7 2 in Psychology

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When the U.S. exports something, does it earn U.S. dollars or foreign currency?

My book says to be saying both things: that when the U.S. exports something (this is net), it earns dollars. But elsewhere it says it is earning foreign currency by this activity.

2007-03-19 22:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by Zowzooma, the Angry Deity 2 in Economics

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Which of the following would typically NOT be considered in the development of a culture-fair test?

ethnic background
socioeconomic status
family structure
language differences

2007-03-19 22:17:28 · 2 answers · asked by Heavy Metal 3 in Psychology

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Have you ever been scared because you were so sleepy but you had to drive to work that day?

Have you ever almost fallen asleep, but felt pressured to drive because of your job?

Have you ever almost fallen asleep, & wondered if you were gonna wreck?

Were you struggling to stay awake, blinking, moving around, stretching, turning on the radio just trying to stay awake?

2007-03-19 22:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

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All of us human been, why we divided different races.?

We are fighting to get some land, to change the rule of a country, to spred religion etc.We live normally in 65 years.Every been like to live long.

2007-03-19 22:13:17 · 8 answers · asked by Gunawardena L 1 in Psychology

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Why do I feel so emotionaly?

Well I just last year my father left my family for another woman and of course that streesed my out...I often find myself so emotionaly like when I'm watching a movie and really feel the mood about the movie. I didn't use to be like that, it's kinda hard to explain...maybe another example is music, I used to listen to a lot of rap stuff and I still do but I found myself listening to jazz,alternative,oldies and r&b music all the time...it's weird...

2007-03-19 22:08:54 · 6 answers · asked by papageorgeo510 2 in Psychology

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with all our medical skills why are we not able to revive a dead person?

we replace organs.We can and have performed several medical miracles .Yet when something from our body escapes we declare the man as dead.Why medical science is not able to revive a dead man

2007-03-19 22:05:11 · 17 answers · asked by nonemerp 1 in Psychology

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Can anyone give difficult questions about economics for a debate?

The teacher assigned 4 schools of economics:
1. Classical/ Monetarist school
2. Keynesian school
3. Real Business Cycle (Neo Classical)
4. Mainstream theory (Neo-Keynesian)

I'm in classical team and I have to explain what my school does and after everyone explains, questions are asked. I need questions about the weakpoints of the other economic schools. So please list any questions that would throw off the other teams from 2 to 4. Thank You.

2007-03-19 22:04:55 · 3 answers · asked by Darkotsu 1 in Economics

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monetary policy as a cyclical stabilisation instrument?

with reference to specific examples: countries in crises for example and how they dealt with it by using monetary policy

2007-03-19 22:02:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

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way too insecure?

ive been having this problem for a while. during my classes im really nervous about answering questions out loud while a teacher is lecturing. for a long time, i would just sit quietly and not answer anything. whenever i thought about the answer and it turned out right, i'd regret not saying it out loud. i got better recently, i actually started to blurt out answers here and there. but 2 days ago, a few of the answers i yelled out were wrong. then i blurted out a really embarassing answer and felt like a total idiot. the whole class laughed @ my answer. it also didnt help that the guy who im always trying to compete w/ for the better grade got a near perfect score on an exam while i got a low B.

advice on how to grow balls?

2007-03-19 21:44:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

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why is credit considered the key to economic development?

2007-03-19 21:41:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

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explain the relationship of consumption to economic development?

2007-03-19 21:39:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

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I want to know why people ask or answer questions here just to be rude?

And why answer just for the points?

Surley there's more to life than scoring? (there is to mine)

I can understand the religious nutters trying to spread the word and all that (I don't agree with it but i understand it)

But what's with people just being rude and aggressive?

Why are people just so mean?

It find it rather disstressing

2007-03-19 21:38:44 · 29 answers · asked by ? 3 in Psychology

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Can anyone convince me to continue living?

i feel like ending my life....there's nothing else left for me

my email add is anmc1989@hotmail.com

2007-03-19 21:29:06 · 24 answers · asked by LotsaQs 1 in Psychology

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Why the America country are oppresses the all Islamic countries without any logical causes?!?

2007-03-19 21:25:06 · 13 answers · asked by said youssuf 1 in Gender Studies

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do i have obsessive or mentalproblems????

When i get a thought or want in my head i always become obsessed with it and i try to do school work (college) and end up researching on the net or mulling over it.It can be from anything from wanting a pair of shoes to new computer.the latest is wanting a pet and i'm waiting for a yes or no from the people i lease the place by. it says i have to ask for permission so have written to them 2 months back, emailed the real estate and still havent heard anything so just waiting and will try ringing (have tried ringing but they said to contact a property manager who i emailed in the end). i keep looking up the local pounds and pet shops online and checking my email and phone for answers. I know I'll be disappointed if i cant have a pet but I really really do want a pet for a companion since i'm living by myself and can see myself taking good care of it etc, no probs there. its just waiting and wanting and i'm so inpatient. whats wrong with me? how do i get over being impatient? am i mad?

2007-03-19 21:24:43 · 3 answers · asked by Ava G 2 in Psychology

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Know a woman who had her fetus killed, why not send her a friendly e-card to pamper her feelings?

ABORTION E-CARDS
http://www.4exhale.org/support/cards/index.php

I think you're strong smart thoughtful and caring
[ even though you just proved the opposite on all counts ]

I believe in you and your ability to make the best decision.
I think you did the right thing.
[ Let's face it you would have abused the hell out of it anyway. ]

The promise of God is to be with us through all of life's transitions
God will never leave you or forsake you
May you find comfort in God's constant love
Know my prayers are with you at this time
[ You'll need them because he might consider abortion murder and you'll get sent to hell ]

If you could use one word to describe this idea what word would you use?

2007-03-19 21:20:56 · 20 answers · asked by Happy Bullet 3 in Gender Studies