Essays Tagged: "Family values"
The Moderation of Roseanne
show RoseanneThe Moderation of Roseanne With this year being an election year, the topic of family values is near and dear to us all. With Hollywood getting a left jab from the liberals, and a ... ional, in television today. The hit television series Roseanne is a perfect portrait of an American family in today's society. Although the family is portrayed as somewhat dysfunctional, when compared ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Ethical Values
fferent ethnic backgrounds, culture and manner of living that are the cause of distinct values in a family. These families have poor, mediocre or virtuous family values, however what one may consider ... families have poor, mediocre or virtuous family values, however what one may consider as a mediocre family value may seem poor to someone else and vice-versa. These family values differ from family to ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
The Use Of Distortion in brave "New World" by Aldous Huxley
hnology it hoped would save us. In -Brave New World Huxley's distortion oftechnology, religion, and family values, is much more effective than his use of literaryrealism found in his depiction of a sa ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Baby Boomers Are Jealous. Generation x
the point that myself and my peers are described as a bunch of apathetic slackers unconcerned with family values, godless cynics resentful of the preceding generations.Since Douglas Coupland's Book G ... bra. 'Generalizations X.'Our Times. Ed. Robert Atwan. 4th editionBoston: Bedford, 1995Harris, Lou. 'Family Values.'Swing: September 1996: 81Lauren, David. 'Who We Are.'Swing: April 1996: 62-72Leveridg ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
Family Values and How They Relate to Citizenship
America's family values are very important to our citizens. For manyyears the American family and its values h ... manyyears the American family and its values have been one of the top prioritiesof our nation. The family is even an essential part of the "American Dream"that we Americans are so fond of. The basic ... e so fond of. The basic idea of success in America ismeasured by how well one can provide for their family. But what doescitezenship have to do with family values? It determines these values and seta ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
An analysis of Hemingway's style in Soldier's Home.
ved far after the soldier's welcome was over, and also lost faith in the comforting institutions of family values, tradition, and religion. Because of his unique tie to Krebs, the story flows easily a ... mbol of the physical drift between himself and the rest of the world, particularly his hometown and family. When Krebs leaves for the war, he is an accepted part of his community. This is evident from ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway
Film critique on the movie The Patriot
erican Revolution, set in the colonial time period. With themes such as segregation, freedom, hate, family values, and war, the movie keeps the viewer totally enthralled the entire time with the diffe ... French and Indian War. After the French and Indian War, Benjamin retired from fighting to raise his family. But that all changed when British officers trespass on his property and a terrible tragedy i ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: The Anatomy of a Hero
esey's experience that provide the major tensions in his works. Oregon represents traditional rural family values and self-reliance inherited from Baptist pioneer stock; California is associated with ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
The Odyssey
's discipline with their singing. Now in our day you still must have trust, courage, and discipline.Family values which are still extremely important were showed throughout The Odyssey. Even though Od ... l somewhat loved his wife Penelope. The son of Odysseus, Telemachus has been looking to restore his family with Odysseus. The gods were like a family together. In our society today we put a strong emp ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature
An analysis of the TV show 7th Heaven
sion today is 7th Heaven. The success of the series, based on the daily lives of a minister and his family, has surprised even the producers. They admittedly took a gamble when they piloted a show bas ... ised even the producers. They admittedly took a gamble when they piloted a show based on ethics and family values, in an age many view as morally declined.Most people watch television for information ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
A Glimpse of a true "Toy Story" The Mattel Legacy.
very expressive, even though imprecise -- I am referring mainly to Mattel's historical impacts and family values icons. Barbie has changed very little over the years, just like Mattel's superior comm ... attel had indeed showed how important their customers opinions were and immediately launched a more family orientated, educational based and user friendly "talking toy", See 'N Say, great rebound, Mat ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing
The Shrinking Welfare State: An essay about individuals who abuse our welfare system, and steps the government should take to stop this.
are receiving more government assistance. I believe that in the United Stated we have lost a lot of family values and we believe that it is okay to have children out of wedlock because someone will al ... A lot of people think this is the way things should be, the father works and makes a living for his family while the wife stays home and takes care of the children. In our time I think that it is okay ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science
Perseus: Symbol of Ethical Values.
cal ValuesWhen I think of what a hero represents to me, I think of an individual who fights for family values and the ethics of a good human being. Greek mythological heroes have many attributes t ... bandoned in a trunk and left afloat in the ocean. A fisherman found them and accepted them into his family. The fisherman's brother was an evil dictator named Polydectes, who fell in love with Perseus ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology
American History X : Synopsis.
racism on both sides and is very raw. In the ordinary world you have a white, middle-class suburban family with a nice house three kids and blue-collar parents. But the beliefs that get passed to from ... ble in hearing their father spew out racist remarks, it didn't seem right. I guess you can say this family values its freedom, its hard-working and patriotism.Things get very blurry for Derek when his ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
Family values, present trends in changing family values.
Family valuesIn the past decade there has been a drastic down turn in the ethical and moral standard ... western world, especially in America. There is a vicious attack on the fundamental institution our family .It is sad to see how this downward trend is leading to an increasing decay of our family lif ... file individual characters. The best way to convey the message about homosexual so called alternate family values would be to publicize the life of a gay bishop and reason with authenticity the very b ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters
Politics and the Family.
Politics and the FamilyHope, dreams and aspirations are constructs that drive individuals and communities to be succe ... cussion will also evolve around the ideas of Edward Banfield on "class distinction."The idea of the family has always been an important value in many civilizations if not all. No matter what factors r ... important value in many civilizations if not all. No matter what factors relate to individuals, the family has always been viewed as the primary social structure of society. Inherited with in these fa ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science
Teen pregnancy.
United States, South Texas should implement programs for young woman to avoid becoming a statistic. Family values are declining more and more every year, and divorce rates are rising. This behavior is ... learn that an education is the most important thing in their lives, and then worry about creating a family. It is basically the same idea that is taught to athletes hoping to become professionals; an ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters
"Family Values" - discribes various family values.
Family ValuesThere are so many various types of people with different ethnic backgrounds, culture an ... fferent ethnic backgrounds, culture and manner of living that are the cause of distinct values in a family. These families have poor, mediocre or virtuous family values, however what one may consider ... families have poor, mediocre or virtuous family values, however what one may consider as a mediocre family value may seem poor to someone else and vice-versa. These family values differ from family to ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing
"Admiration", it is a diagnostic essay about a person I admire. I received great comments from the teacher.
vercame many obstacles. He has always been supportive of me, and taught me the importance of strong family values and success.We all have obstacles when we are growing up, but my father had more than ... ers. Because of his childhood, my father was forced to drop out of high school and help support the family. It proved very difficult to make decent money without a diploma. He struggled through many o ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
The changing american family in today's society.
The Changing American FamilyI chose the reading, "The Way We Really Are", by Stephanie Coontz. The author's viewpoint focu ... ing, "The Way We Really Are", by Stephanie Coontz. The author's viewpoint focused on the changes in family values over the years that have led to more single mothers and fewer successful marriages. Sh ... hers and fewer successful marriages. She refers to several quotes from resources about the American family tradition slowly dying. More unwed mothers are emerging, and more women are single, as they b ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues