Social Science - 4 October 2007

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2007-10-04 15:51:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

I don't think its fair personally. It makes women (and other people who benifit from it) less equal.

Theres nothing empowering about reciving someones pity handouts.

2007-10-04 15:51:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I just messed up adding details to this question previously so i am asking it again.
How do people seem to know so many things, their General Knowledge is so large, how do they do it? I have a good memory so i dont that will be an issue. Also if anyone has brain exercises that they are willing to share that would be nice

2007-10-04 15:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by tennisfan121 1 in Psychology

2007-10-04 15:46:53 · 2 answers · asked by scrubie 2 in Anthropology

passively, or did you pray and work to get yourself out of it? And when God raised you up again, what kind of spiritual and mental energy did you spend to regain your original state of grace? And for a learning experience, did you do the hard work of analyzing exactly why you went through this tough time? And if you did, what were your conclusions about the experience?

2007-10-04 15:39:33 · 4 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Psychology

In Eastern philosophy, we have an aversion to those things that we hate and rid ourselves of that which is hated?

What do you hate?

2007-10-04 15:32:47 · 18 answers · asked by guru 7 in Psychology

in general i guess...

2007-10-04 15:23:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

How would you react if you found out you were terminally ill? How would you feel, and what would you do to cope with it? How would you spend your last days?
Notice* This does NOT apply to me. I'm just curious what the public thinks.

2007-10-04 15:20:06 · 7 answers · asked by вad wolf 5 in Psychology

2007-10-04 15:06:39 · 1 answers · asked by Q&A 3 in Economics

your statistical analysis?

2007-10-04 14:59:18 · 1 answers · asked by cajungirl_2004 4 in Psychology

I believe, no, I see the furture sometimes and this seemed like a dream of the future. My boyfriend loved me so much he couldn't stand to be away from me for long. Untill one day we were hanging out just fine and then it hit him out of no where!! He told me not to touch him or get too close to him because it might be safer for me. I was confused but obyed his wishes. Then at the end of my dream it was time for me to go as usual, but i had forgotten what my boyfriend told me and I went to hug him. Then something weird happened. It was like enormous wave that hit me, though it was not contsructed of water . . . it was a force I never felt before. It was painful and sent me flying. After that I woke up sweating and hyperventilating like I ran across the world as fast as I could. I felt sick and flinched whenever someone touched me in the morning. I felt a deeper feeling, a feeling that I always get when I have seen a glimse of the future. Some meaning or part of my dream will come ture.

2007-10-04 14:58:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

Just curious as to what occupies their time when the empty nest sets in.

2007-10-04 14:44:45 · 13 answers · asked by Mandy M 3 in Gender Studies

Who is Beowulf, that makes him such a person to be called an Epic Hero? As a mortal human being who was born and raised in Geatland, he lives his life in the poem with greatness in loyalty for himself and his people The fact that he has accomplished many substantial triumphs during his existence, makes it clear on who he really is as a person and as a hero. Throughout the poem, Beowulf does his best to succeed and stay on top of the “ladder”. As he battles against certain monsters, the readers can visualize the actual strength that Beowulf attains. With his honorable skills and morality, Beowulf lives as an Epic hero because of his deeds and endeavors. Without them, of coarse Beowulf would not be considered as a larger-than-life, impressive individual.

Beowulf’s physical and spiritual achievements are revealed many times during the story. These fulfillments signify and point out his strength made inside him as well as out. It is his duty as a warrior to gain a tenacious and steadfast personality in life. By this, Beowulf as a person has to grow and develop physically to gain the stamina in his body to fight as a hero. In lines 228-230 of the poem it proves that “People have said, the wisest, most knowing and best of them…” was mainly Beowulf. Examples of this are shown when he fights Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and then the fierce dragon; which eventually kills him. Because of his courage and power, basically to his people, Beowulf is a beloved leader. As stated in Beowulf , the Geats were, “Telling their Soorow, telling stories of their dead king, and his greatness, his glory, praising him for heroic deeds, for a life as noble as his name.”(p.77, lines 1125-1128). Primarily this shows the spiritual advancement of Beowulf because his people are glorifying him not just like a King but mainly a God. When Beowulf dies, his funeral was planned and he was cremated. After this event, the people of Geatland cried for his spirit and physical body to be brought back to life. These actions show the consequences of how great Beowulf achieved his goals.

As Beowulf battles many creatures, he usually fights and succeeds alone. This is another point that proves him as an Epic hero. Although he does have others to back him up on the journey, when facing the real trial of the battle, Beowulf is the one to defeat and destroy the enemy. This is one characteristic of an epic hero, the fact that Beowulf has bravery to fight on his own. Partaking in many over the top fights you see that in some way Beowulf feels immortal because of who he is compared to other civilians. One fact that proves Beowulf wants to succeed alone is to prove to Higlac that he is a strong person of the Geats. In lines 265-268, Beowulf says, “ And if death does take me, send the hammered mail of my armor to Higlac…Fate will unwind as it must!” Tough as it might be to defeat Grendel; Beowulf feels it is his destiny and “fate” to kill Grendel and his mother by himself. So with this, Beowulf is one who needs no distraction fearlessly fighting the bad ones to excel in bravery and strength. No matter how many times Beowulf gets injured, fighting is how he shows his skills as an epic hero for one land and one people...The Geats. And by the end when Beowulf fights the dragon and feels that his time has passed to live on this earth, he realizes that he can, “…Leave this life happy; The Lord has never watched me wash my sword in Blood Born of my own Family…Death will be softer, leaving life and this people I’ve ruled So long…”(Lines 963-973). Beowulf has acknowledged that he is soon to die, but looks back at his past and realizes that he has succeed in his mission as a warrior by himself.

As a connection with the whole epic poem, one comes to know that Beowulf ‘s main goal all in all is to live as a hero. It was his bliss or happiness that made Beowulf who he was before his death. Beowulf died knowing that he had done his job as a person for others that one can rely on. He was proud of how he fought his enemies and the people he had saved, which is a fulfillment that made him satisfied. “ Beowulf Spoke…knowing he’d unwound his string of days on earth, seen as much as God, would Grant him; all worldly pleasure was gone, as life would go, Soon.”(p. 73 lines 946-951). Seeing that his life is soon to be gone Beowulf was thinking of God, and how much he granted Beowulf with strength, “worldly pleasure”, as well as bliss. When he was soon to die worldly pleasure was not there, but he still felt that he had lived his whole life to his highest potential, and came to realize that he is like everybody else; he is mortal and is going to die. And being mortal, one need feeling such as happiness and with that, Beowulf took the steps to follow his own path, follow his instincts as a human, and grasps the key to fulfill his dream in becoming an Epic hero for all.

In conclusion, these many traits and characteristics truly make Beowulf an Epic Hero. Beowulf is a hero with distinctive qualities in strength, bravery, and helpfulness. And what makes Beowulf and epic hero as well is how he dealt with his death. The intrepidity inside him and the fact that he did not fight back his destruction makes him a qualified hero without fear. This type of heroism, to care for the life of others more than your own, was a thought that stuck to Beowulf always. He defended his land, protecting civilian after civilian, during this Anglo-Saxon period. Finally when push comes to shove, Beowulf is an epic hero because of his true morals, and the thought of putting others first. With these great necessities we come to see that Beowulf can be an example for all people, in becoming a courageous person, which eventually can turn out to become an ambitious hero.

2007-10-04 14:35:18 · 4 answers · asked by Zaikai2008 2 in Psychology

2007-10-04 14:29:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I was doing some research it I found that many radical feminists claim to be against BDSM for women saying it degrades them and shames them as women. Others argue that whatever one chooses to do in their bedroom is one's own business and there is nothing wrong with it unless both parties involved consent to it.

I don't understand why feminists are supposedly against BDSM.

2007-10-04 14:23:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

2007-10-04 14:07:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

I didn't carry him, but I remember telling someone I just went through labor by myself and holding him. My stomach was still flat. He didn't have a name initally and I remember talking to his father...the guy I'm seeing, about a name. It seemed like he was unexpected because we didn't have a name for him. It took us awhile but we finally came up with a name that began with an "E." His initals actually turned out to be J.E.M. so that must have meant we called him by his middle name. (I too, go by my middle name instead of my first) After this I woke up...
I do want kids one day but that has been put off considering I haven't gotten married yet. I am seeing someone but I'm feeling insecure because of the newness of it all and wondering what direction its going and to top it off I haven't been in a relationship where I felt true love between both parties involved. I haven't been in a actual b/f g/f relationship in 3 years. Does anyone have any possible insight on this?
Thanks

2007-10-04 13:53:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sweet Honey 4 in Psychology

2007-10-04 13:45:24 · 25 answers · asked by affabledude2000 2 in Gender Studies

I have to write a paper about the laws that effect social workers every day and need some ideas beyond confidentiality...

You have any?

2007-10-04 13:44:17 · 1 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Psychology

I think he is a women hater. He is always making rude comments about his sexual problems. What kind of doctor do you think he is? I bet he's a proctologist and he brings all of his work home.

What do you think?

2007-10-04 13:02:39 · 23 answers · asked by laura seeks the Kwisatz Haderach 4 in Gender Studies

what were women roles back 100 years and what are they now, do you think its a dramatic change? and i would also appreacite any other thoughts of yours upon this subject.

2007-10-04 12:34:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

every month or so I have this dream where i have to get my arm amputated, but no one will tell me why. they keep trying to get me to sign this form that says they can do it. And I refuse, my parents get irrated with me and leave me in this clinic place. As they leave a guy from my class walks in and says " there is going to come a time in your life whene you wont be able to count on other people and your going to have to do things on your own." as he is saying this, a steel door is shutting if front of him, locking me in this clinic then I wake up. My pastor from church has given me some ideas but i still dont feel confident about it.

2007-10-04 12:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

a. stress
b. damage
*c. stimulation
d. confusion

is c correct?

2007-10-04 12:32:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

So, if everyday feminists recognise their leaders do not advocate the 'core beliefs' of feminism, why do they refer to themselves as 'feminists' when it's so obvious the label means nothing anymore?
By labeling as 'feminist' you're effectively saying "I advocate misandry, female supremacy, child abuse, defending abusive mothers, criminalizing male behaviours, etc. etc." - yet you state this is NOT what you seek, so WHY label yourself this way?

2007-10-04 12:27:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Please list the direct link to where I can view the quarterly GDP
Thank you

2007-10-04 12:24:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

2007-10-04 12:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

I dreamed I cut my hair really short, like almost bald and died it blonde. (I'm a brunette)

Then I started crying and such.

What does it mean?

Yes, I'm certain I'm not a lesbian.

2007-10-04 12:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by Chass 2 in Dream Interpretation

2007-10-04 11:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by lees 5 in Psychology

There are many other stores in the city that sell similar computers. Based on this information, the price elasticity of demand for the computers that your store sells will be:
a) highly elastic
b) one
c) highly inelastic
d) zero

2007-10-04 11:40:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

Feminism has a stained name - even feminists acknowledge this.
Now, we know why this has come to be, it is with thanks to the likes of Dworkin (absolute misandrist), Mary Daly (banned boys from classes/accused them of being dumb) and even feminist politicians like Patricia Hewett who was found guilty of sex discrimination, and Hitlary Clinton who is a husband beater (glass ashtray over his head/claw marks in his face).
So, we understand 'WHY' this has happened, but I want to know - what can we men do to help feminists (and I mean the ones who claim to be feminists, but actually seem to be more about 'equality' and 'truth' as oppose female supremacy & misandry) reclaim some dignity & respect?
What do you think?

2007-10-04 11:34:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies