The International American Dream

It’s Wednesday afternoon. My plane is minutes away from landing at Logan International Airport, and I feel strangely calm. Boston, Massachusetts is right before my eyes, and Hult International Business School is just a short distance away. This hasn’t fully dawned on me. Maybe I’m just too sleepy. Maybe I’m just too hungry. Or maybe I’m simply overwhelmed by the emotional roller coaster the past few weeks have been. The Hult ride starts before it starts. At least it did for me. Now, my trip to Boston is coming to an end. I’ve been deep into my thoughts, and when I come back to reality, I’m standing with tons of luggage in the middle of the airport. I realize there is no way I can use public transportation to reach†¦home? I guess that’s what I should call the place where I’ll be living for a year. But how can you think of a house that you’ve never seen before as â€Å"home†? In case you haven’t noticed, the start of my Hult year could have used better planning. I exit the airport and take a taxi. After a few turns and a couple of tunnels, it happens: we’re riding across the Bunker Hill Bridge and I get a nice view of the city. It’s real. I am here. After weeks of stress and preparation, I have the honor and the privilege of enjoying this view, this city and the entire experience. We stop at a red light and I see a big American flag to my left. Like it or not, it symbolizes many things—like the American dream. We’ve all heard of it. Some say they come to the U.S. pursuing it. Some say it doesn’t exist anymore. Others say it never did. So what exactly is the American dream? In my opinion, there is no such thing as the American dream; it’s an idea that means different things for different people. Instead, I’d say there are many American dreams. Mine is special. It is both American and international. I look back at how it started while the trip in the taxi continues. It was 2010. I had a health problem that had kept me from studying or working for six months. At age 26, I felt like my life and my professional career had come to a halt. I felt like a complete failure. Then, I heard about a summer seminar in the U.S. It would give me the chance to spend one week at a university hearing lectures on political science and talking to college students from around the world. All I had to do was apply online and pay for my plane ticket. Neither my health nor my wallet were in good shape, but I decided to give it a try, get out of my comfort zone, and go for an international experience. It was the best decision I ever made. I spent a week with international students who were proactive, energetic and intellectually curious. There were young people from different countries and cultures exchanging ideas, values and mutual acceptance. We were budding professionals, gaining knowledge and experience in order to work for something bigger than ourselves to, simply put, build a better world. After that, I realized that as much as I love Mexico, one language, one culture and one country were no longer enough for me. I wanted that international experience again, and for me, the U.S. was the best place to seek it. It’s said that you attract that which you wish. It must be true, because soon after, I received a call from Hult International Business School. I accepted the opportunity because I believed it would give me exactly what I was seeking: the international American dream. I arrive at my new house half an hour after leaving the airport. I stand with my luggage in front of the house. It looks OK on the outside. I ring the bell and the door opens. It’s Paul, the youngest of my roommates. He welcomes me home and gives me a tour around the house. It’s a total mess. Not much furniture and pretty dirty. I should have expected it, and now I appreciate my room back home much more. Am I having second thoughts about this? Nonsense. I convince myself it will look better once we install ourselves. A few hours later I meet the rest of my roommates face to face for the first time. They seem very happy to see me and that makes me feel much better. We chat and have fun while we work to put the house in better shape. Paul cooks for all of us and we have a great time. We take a picture together, excited to start our MBA experience. I smile at the thought. I am a Mexican guy, in an American city, driven from the airport by a Polish driver to a house where I’ll live for a year with a Brazilian, two Nigerians and a Filipino. I want to become a citizen of the world. Living with these great roommates is just the perfect start. I wonder what dreams they came here to pursue, and I know I’ll find out sooner or later. There are many questions ahead. Where will we all be one year from now? What experiences will we have during our MBA at Hult? There is much uncertainty ahead. But I know something for certain: there will be laughter, tears, fun, frustration, lessons and self-development. And this, my friends, is what Hult is all about. It’s about leaving your comfort zone and embracing uncertainty. It’s about broadening your horizons and embracing a larger, multicultural world. It’s about seeking and accepting challenges and self-development. It’s about risk, adventure and growth. It’s about dreams, struggles, and passion. Time to sleep, Orientation is tomorrow. I go to bed happy and nervous at the same time, thinking of the year ahead. I came to this country because I believe my international American dream starts at Hult. Am I right? Guess I’ll find out. Edgardo Macias is a Hult Global Ambassador. He is an MBA student at Hult Boston, a finance professional, and an amateur musician with a great passion for math, teaching and intellectual discussion. Photo courtesy of VidtheKid. Accelerate your financial career and boost your earning potential with a Masters in Finance from Hult. To learn more, take a look at our blog Student tips: 8 things to do and see in Boston, or get into wider business with a  Masters in International Business  instead. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to explore everything about the business world, the future, and yourself. Related posts Academics Beyond (narrow) business concepts: â€Å"Soft† skills turn out to be critical skills News Building success: Dual Degree students win at USASBE Community How going beyond business at Hult helped me launch my company Admissions Accepted Students Weekend: A weekend to remember Careers Career mapping: How to become an executive in the next 5 years 0 Thought leadership How to prepare for an uncertain future in a world of AI Instagram Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .

A Brief Biography of Keira Knightley - 1123 Words

Keira Knightley is a beautiful and talented British actress known for her complex and varied film roles. Her body of work has included drama as well as comedic roles. She has earned the respect of many through her accomplished acting career and endearing personality; inspite of her many personal struggles, she has maintained her status as a beloved hard working star and one of the most influential women in British Culture. Keira Christina Knightley was born on March 26th, 1985 in the south London suburb of Richmond. Her conception came as a surprise to her parents ,Will and Sharman Knightley. Will and sharman were both heavily involved in showbusiness. Will was an actor and Sharman was an actress turned playwright. The couple only planned on having one child, Keira’s older brother Caleb, born in 1979. Even though she was a surprise her parents couldn’t have been happier to welcome another child to the family. Life was going as normal as possible for the Knightley’s with their two beautiful children. It was inevitable that Keira and Caleb would be raised in a household where writing and performing are very prevalent. Keira asked for her first agent at the age of three. At the age of six she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexia is characterized by difficulty with learning to read fluently and with understanding despite normal intelligence. It is the most common learning difficu lty. Keira severely struggled with reading in school, and her parents quickly took

Jack Morris. Mr. Cummins. Mercury. 03/06/17. Mercury....

Jack Morris Mr. Cummins Mercury 03/06/17 Mercury Introduction Hello! Today you will learn about the planet Mercury! YEAH!!! I hope you find Mercury quite interesting (just like I did when I was researching) and enjoy this presentation and have your minds blown†¦ BOOM! Now, let s gain some knowledge†¦ Oh! One more thing, you might want to take some notes as I m reading this because they might come in handy later so get out those notebooks or post-it-notes or what ever. Ok, Now let s gain some knowledge. Mercury’s Surface Mercury doesn’t have an atmosphere, so it can’t contain the heat from the sun. Temperatures on the planet can reach 800 degrees fahrenheit (pretty darn hot!) and can reach 290 degrees below fahrenheit (brrrr!!!). As you†¦show more content†¦Well because the North Pole on Mercury (yes there is a North Pole on Mercury) never faces the sun. So it is very cold there. So they believe that ice could be on Mercury. Well why doesn’t it just melt then? It’s because temperatures there are about -161†¦ celsius (about -258 fahrenheit). So I doubt that the ice can melt. So did that help you understand a little bit? What is Mercury made of Mercury is basicly just a giant ball of iron in space. Fun Facts About Mercury *If you stood on Mercury’s surface you would weigh 38% less of your weight then here on Earth *No one knows who discovered Mercury. (hhhhhmmmmmmm) *As you may already know, Mercury has no rings or moons. Conclusion Well I hope you enjoyed this presentation and learned something interesting or just anything at all. I know I sure learned something while I was writing this and gathering information for this paper. I worked very hard on this. Now, remember when I told you to write notes?Well I hope you did because it’s time for†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦...QUESTIONS!!!! QUESTIONS! First†¦ What is Mercury made of? Answer: Iron How big is Mercury in diameter? Answer: less than 3030 in diameter And who discovered Mercury? Answer: No one knows Works Cited Astronomy For Kids. Astronomy For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2017. . Contributor, Nola Taylor Redd Space.com. How Big Is Mercury? Space.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2017. . Dunford, Bill.

Aspiring to Leadership for Facilitators and Barriers- Block & Quayle

Question: Discuss about the term of Aspiring to Leadership for Facilitators and Barriers? Answer: Introduction The assignment seeks a deep insight on the structure and culture of BQ and its influence towards employee motivation and engagement. The study would reflect the important management and leadership styles that are identical for organizational productivity. The learner would implement motivational theories and strategies for influencing the performance of the employees. The technological aspect of the management is also taken into consideration with special impetus on lateral thinking and creative application. Identification of the current culture and structure at BQ BQ plc, originally referred as Block Quayle is a British multinational DIY and Hom improvement retailing company with its head quarter in Eastleigh, England, United Kingdom. The culture and structure of the organization revolves around its broadening diversity policy. The organization had certain concerns about the ageing population, shortage of lager and enhanced competition amongst the employers for recruitment of younger workers. The organization selected some older employees with the notion that they are more hard working and loyal towards the organization (Bush 2015). Similarly, the younger employees were more tech-savvy in nature. The relationships between the elder and older employees were at stake, especially when the younger employees had authority. There further criticism about the older employees due to frequent absenteeism and physical inability. Comparison of culture and structure with another organization and demonstrating the impact on its performance in light of broadening diversity policy Travis Perkins Plc and BQ are archrivals in the competitive market of UK. However, the working culture and structure of the organizations are totally contrasting to each other. While both the organization practice a diverse workforce culture, the employees of Travis Perkins Plc does not get to interact directly with the hierarchy of the organization. The administrative rules are very strict and an employee does not have any role in the decision-making process (Fishleigh 2013). While the salary package is quite high, extended work pressure and ill treatment of the employees have bought the organizational culture under scanner in numerous occasions. The high authorities prioritized their favorites and bullied the new comers in the organization. This scenario has enhanced the attrition rate of the organization off late. The working atmosphere is toxic in nature comprising of wannabe managers. On the other hand, although BQ had concerns about the ageing population, yet the organization did not discriminate amongst the employees (Goodall 2013). There was a proper flow of information amongst all forms of management and employees worked in a friendly environment, where they could share their innovative thoughts and creative ideas without any hesitation. The leaders were supportive in nature and always aimed to motivate the employees at work. Factors influencing individual behavior at work to BQ diversity policies The organization implemented diversity policy in the working environment, concentrating on the fact that there is free flow of information amongst all forms of management. The organization engaged individuals coming from diverse cultures. Disabled employees are also included to the employment charts. The organization gave in house-training, apprenticeships and qualifications to the employees and featured them consistently on the advertising campaigns. The employees had a strong involvement in the decision-making process and could communicate directly with the chief executive through effective communication channels (Guivarch and Hallegatte 2013). The structure of the organization was hierarchical in nature, yet the diversity managers could directly interact with the chief executive. BQ ran an employee recognition scheme and was transparent about the functions and operations of the organization through video presentations. Examining the effectiveness of leadership and management style at BQ Successful managers and leaders acts as a life wire of the organization for gaining supremacy in the competitive market. The managers and leaders of BQ always motivate, inspire and engage the employees for enhancing their performance in a successful manner. The managers of the organization follow a permissive and reactive management style at the work place. The permissive management style helps the employees to feature in the advertising campaigns and decision-making process of the company (Emira 2013). The managers assist the employees at every possible step and remove all the obstacles that could hinder the performance of the employees. The reactive management style helps in combating the various problems as it comes. This type of management style allows the manager to assess the conflicting situations quickly and provide instant solutions by making effective utilization of the available resources. The reactive managers of BQ help the organization to be flexible in nature and addre ss any issues without much hesitation. The management follows transformational and participative leadership style at the workplace. The participative leadership style of allows the employees to take part in vital organizational operations, but the final decision lies with the participative leader. This type of leadership style is usually helpful for higher management, when they need to take crucial decisions (EL-Annan 2015). The transformational leadership style exhibits high level of communication between the employees and management for achieving the objective oriented outcomes. The leaders of BQ motivate the employees of the organization through effective communication and visibility to enhance their performance in a successful manner. Comparison of leadership and management styles in another organization The management and leadership style of Travis Perkins Plc contrasts from that of BQ in the competitive market. While BQ follows transformational and participative leadership style, the latter one is more comfortable with transactional and autocratic leadership mentalities. The managers implementing the transactional leadership style rewards or punish employees of the organization depending on the achievement of targets. The managers of Travis Perkins Plc prioritize certain employees over the other (Bush 2015). The autocratic style is also prevalent in the organization where the managers take the decisions on their own without the consent of the employees. In case of BQ, the employees take active participation in deciding organizational procedures and operations. Furthermore, the employees are not bullied by the hierarchy, as is the case Travis Perkins plc. In contrast to B Q, the management incorporates the autocratic and predictive management style. While autocratic management style received several criticisms regarding autocratic management style, it gained several accolades and recognition for its application in predictive management. Predictive management helps the organization to preserve their resources by diagnosing the problems at an early stage. The reactive management style of BQ may drain organizational economy, whereas, Travis Perkins Plc made a smart move by taking precautions on an early basis for diminishing chances of error in a successful manner. Supporting the leadership and management style of BQ by organizational theory The ability of the leader and the manager to lead and manage is contingent upon various situational scenarios, which also takes the preferred style of leadership and management, behavior of the followers and other factors for gaining supremacy in the competitive market. The contingency theory refers to a set of behavioral patterns stating that there is no particular ways of leading and managing employees (Hess and Bacigalupo 2014). A leadership or a management style, which finds success in one situation, may sound very irrelevant in another situation. For example, a manager of BQ may be effective in handling the employees during a productive session, and fail to address the same employees at times of crisis. Therefore, situational factors, the tempo of the environment and the motive of the followers are identical for the implementation of efficient management and leadership capabilities. Relevant theories of Leadership and Management There are various relevant theories of leadership and management that are crucial for extracting optimum performance from the employees. The managers of BQ implement systems theory by identifying the various schemes and structure that may affect the employee and how the employees reciprocate in return. Changes are uncertain and constant in the organization. As the organization is growing in the competitive market, there are viable complexities and changes in the structure and operational segments of the organization. There the chaos theory comes into play, which states that certain changes are inevitable and as time passes by it would continue to evolve and change. When the employees of BQ under perform at regular intervals, the leaders implement powers and influence theories to get things done in a forceful manner under strict rules and regulations (Hope 2014). The implementation of trait theories takes active participation for identifying leadership qualities in individuals such as empathy, decision-making skills, assertiveness, likability etc. Range of theories and source of information to demonstrate approaches in other organizations The application of Theory X and Theory Y is quite prevalent in the working culture of Travis Perkins Plc. The managers feel that certain employees are less ambitious in nature and require incentives to enhance their performance lean towards Theory X management style. The managers following the Theory Y leadership style believes that employees have talent and could take up the responsibility to enhance the productivity of the organization. The Theory X managers apply authoritarian leadership style on the new comers and encourage participation in decision-making from the favorite employees (Kay 2013). In case of Agros Limited, the management follows the behavioral theory of leadership by appreciating employees who abide by the rules and regulations of the organization and scolding the ones who cannot achieve targets and lacks punctuality while attending crucial meetings. Another competitor of BQ , Homebase Limited implements the full range theory of leadership by enhancing the motivati on and morale through connection of employees identity sense to a project or collective identity of the organization. Impact of leadership style on different motivational theories at the workplace The leaders of BQ follow the participative and transformational leadership style, which a huge impact on the motivational theories has implemented at the workplace. The management implements the Herzberg Theory of Motivation at the workplace. There are certain job factors that initiate satisfaction, while others prevent dissatisfaction from the employees. The hygiene and motivation factors of finds its application from the practice of transformational and participative leadership style in the organization (Levasseur 2013). The hygiene factors tend to satisfy the employees for charter version, while the motivational factors spread an element of motivation and togetherness amongst the employees. The managers and leaders of the organization always tend to motivate the employees in order to enhance their performance in an effective manner. The management also implements the equity theory to engage the employees of the organization .According to this theory; it is not the actual rewards that motivates, but the perception matters. For example, if an employee gets 25% hike on his salary along with his teammates, it gets motivated even if he worked harder than his colleagues did. However, the same employee would get de-motivated, if his colleague gets 30% hike in his salary, despite being less productive in nature (Liasidou and Antoniou 2015). The management always identifies the deserving ones and rewards them according to their merit. Possible effects of motivational strategy and recommending the most appropriate one The management often implements various strategies for motivating the employees of the organization. The motivational strategies of the organization usually comprise of quality of supervision, organizational policies, physical working conditions, interpersonal relationship and security of jobs. In the context of BQ, the organization is very much fluent in these departments, allowing an organization to ensure long-term sustenance in the competitive market (Mbokazi 2015). However, the management must focus on other motivational strategies such as incentives, performance appraisal, promotions, personal growth and corporate training for motivating the employees on a better note. Extent to which the motivational theories would be able to assist the managers and relative limitations The application of two factor theory of motivation and equity theory assist the managers on numerous occasions. Upon motivating the employees, they gave extra effort in order to reflect on the profit margin of the organization. The application of the motivational strategies would present a positive atmosphere in the working environment and allow the employees to resolve the issues with a collaborative approach. The two-theory of motivation have its barriers, as they are unable to handle situational variables at times. The motivational theory implemented by Herzberg stressed more on satisfaction and ignored the productivity of the organization (Putta 2014). Therefore, BQ lacks comprehensive measurement of productivity in their organization, despite the fact they motivate their employees in a successful manner. The organization also implemented the equity theory for motivating their employees, which is not free from biasness, as it is in association with the natural reaction of the employees. Apply theories about the nature of groups and group behavior. Also evaluating factors that could hinder or influence effective teamwork BQ consists of various groups in its diverse workforce culture. At times, the groups comprised of normative views, which stated about the organization of groups and the relative actions that were carried out. The group dynamics of the organization referred to various techniques in relation to the internal nature of the groups. The employees of BQ usually comprise of two types of groups- formal groups and informal groups. Formal Groups: Formal groups are prepared by organizations to conduct a particular task. The groups usually comprise of a formal structure, designated for a particular specification of work. The attributes of formal groups usually comprise of a sense of identity, loyalty to the groups and purpose leadership qualities (Vance 2012). Informal Groups The employees themselves execute these types of groups. However, it does not comprise of any formal structure Focus on Goals, compensation of employee efforts; communication skills and ability of dealing with conflicts are the essential factors that could influence teamwork in the organization. Similarly, wrong interpretation of management styles, impact of change and lagging on a common goal hinders team performance at BQ. Evaluating the possible impact of technology on team functioning at BQ The advent of technology has a huge impact on team functioning at BQ. In the contemporary scenario, the advent of technology allows the organization to gain supremacy in the competitive market. The organization makes changes and updates their systems according to the changing taste and interest of the consumers. The basic technological aspect that has improved team functions comprise of email, mobile phones, groupware and computers. The advancement of technology is very much essential for teams to provide effective services to the consumers in a timely manner (Kay 2013). Therefore, the organization takes active participation in recruiting younger talents who are Tech- savvy in nature. Examine the technologies developed at BQ The intelligent control system refers to installation in more than 50 BQ stores within the country. Lighting is the main cost factor involved in the organization. The LiGO system assumes total control by setting lighting systems in a successful manner. At the beginning of trading, the stores implement day light control with the LiGO sensors handling relative aisle to the expected level. Upon installation of energy-efficient light fittings handled by the LiGO system, the organization experienced reduction in energy savings, which accounts for financial savings in a economical year. Application of creative and lateral thinking regarding how technologies could further promote team functioning at BQ The organization aims to recommend certain technologies for promoting team functioning in the competitive market. The application of programmed thinking and lateral thinking would assist the management to build a successful team for BQ. The inclusion of good pattern recognition would assist the situations at a relative faster rate. The lateral thinking of the management would assist in providing original solutions to the rising issues of the organization. The thinking of the management is logical and disciplined by nature, which allows them to ensure quality products and service excellence. The employees of the organization implement creative thoughts and innovative ideas for ensuring successful functioning of teamwork at BQ. Conclusion On the contrary, it concludes that B Q implements effective management and leadership styles for gaining supremacy in the competitive market. The organization exhibits a diverse working policy, which allows the employees to participate in the decision-making process. The management are very much cordial towards the employees and always provide assistance regarding any conflicts rising in the organization. The advents of LiGO technology have assisted the organization to conserve energy. 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Violence And Pornography Essay Example For Students

Violence And Pornography Essay Pornography Sex or Subordination?In the late Seventies, America became shocked and outragedby the rape, mutilation, and murder of over a dozen young,beautiful girls. The man who committed these murders, Ted Bundy, was later apprehended and executed. During hisdetention in various penitentiaries, he was mentallyprobed and prodded by psychologist and psychoanalystshoping to discover the root of his violent actions andsexual frustrations. Many theories arose in attempts toexplain the motivational factors behind his murderousescapades. However, the strongest and most feasible ofthese theories came not from the psychologists, but fromthe man himself, ?as a teenager, my buddies and I wouldall sneak around and watch porn. As I grew older, Ibecame more and more interested and involved in it, became an obsession. I got so involved init, I wanted to incorporate into my life, but Icouldnt behave like that and maintain the success I hadworked so hard for. I generated an alter-ego to fulfillmy fantasies under-cover. Pornography was a means ofunlocking the evil I had burried inside myself? (Leidholdt47). Is it possible that pornography is acting as the keyto unlocking the evil in more unstable minds?According to Edward Donnerstein, a leading researcherin the pornography field, ?the relationship betweensexually violent images in the media and subsequentaggression and . . . callous attitudes towards women ismuch stonger statistically than the relationship betweensmoking and cancer? (Itzin 22). After considering theincrease in rape and molestation, sexual harassment, andother sex crimes over the last few decades, and also thecorresponding increase of business in the pornographyindustry, the link between violence and pornogrpahy needsconsiderable study and examination. Once the evidence youwill encounter in this paper is evaluated and quantified,it will be hard not come away with the realization thathabitual use of pornographic material promotes unrealisticand unattainable des ires in men that can leac to violentbehavior toward women. In order to properly discuss pornography, and be ableto link it to violence, we must first come to a basic andagreeable understanding of what the word pornographymeans. The term pornogrpahy originates from two greekwords, porne, which means harlot, and graphein, whichmeans to write (Websters 286). My belief is that thecombination of the two words was originally meant todescribe, in literature, the sexual escapades of womendeemed to be whores. As time has passed, this definitionof pornography has grown to include any and all obsceneliterature and pictures. At the present date, the term isbasically a blanket which covers all types of materialsuch as explicit literature, photography, films, and videotapes with varying degrees of sexual content. We will write a custom essay on Violence And Pornography specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now For Catherine Itzins research purposes pornogrpahy has been divided into three categories: The sexually explicit and violent; the sexually explicit and nonviolent, but subordinating and dehumanizing; and the sexually explicit, nonviolent, and nonsubordinating that is based upon mutuality. The sexually explicit and violent is graphic, showing penetration and ejaculation. Also, it shows the violent act toward a woman. The second example shows the graphic sexual act and climax, but not a violent act. This example shows the woman being dressed is a costume or being ?talked down to in order to reduce her to something not human; such as a body part or just something to have sex with, a body opening or an orifice. Not only does ?erotica show the entire graphic sexual act, it also depicts an attraction between two people. Her research consistently shows that harmful effects are associated with the first two, but that the third ?erotica, is harmless (22). These three categories basically exis t as tools of discerning content. Although sometimes they overlap without a true distinction, as in when the film is graphic in the sexual act and also in violence, but shows the act as being a mutual activity between the people participating. In my view, to further divide pornography, it is possible to break it down into even simpler categories: soft and hard core pornography. Hard core pornography isa combination of the sexually explicit and violent and thesexually explicit and nonviolent, but subordinating anddehumanizing categories, previously discussed. Soft corepornography is thought to be harmless and falls into thecategory known as ?erotica; which is the category basedon mutuality. In hard core pornogrpahy, commonly ratedXXX, you can see graphic depictions of violent sexualacts usually with a man or group of men, deriving sexualgratification from the degradation of a woman. You can also see women participating in demoralizingsexual behavior among themselves for the gratification ofmen. In a triple-X movie all physical aspects are shown,such as extreme close-ups of genitalia, oral, vaginal, andanal penetration, and also ejaculation. Much of the timeemphasis is put on the painful and humiliating experienceof the woma n, for the sole satisfaction of the male. Softcore pornography, or X-rated pornography, is less explicitin terms of what is shown and the sexual act is usuallyput in the light of mutual enjoyment for both the male andfemale parties(Cameron and Frazer 23). Triple-Xpornography is manufactured and sold legally in the UnitedStates. Deborah Cameron and Elizabeth Frazer point outthat other forms of hard core pornography that have to bekept under wraps, made and sold illegally in underground?black markets. These are ultraviolent, ?snuff, andchild pornography. Ultraviolent tapes or videos show theactual torture, rape, and sometime mutilation of a woman. ?Snuff films go even future to depict the actual death ofa victim, and child pornography reveals the use ofunder-age or pre-pubescent children for sexual purposes(17-18). These types of pornogrpahy cross over theboundaries of entertainment and are definitely hard core. Now that pornography has been defined in a fashionmirroring its content, it is now possible to touch uponthe more complex ways a community, as a society , views ordefines it. Some have said it is impossible for a groupof individuals to form a concrete opinion as to whatpornography means. A U.S. Supreme Court judge is quotedas saying, ?I cant define pornography, but I know it whenI see it? (Itzin 20). This statement can be heard atcommunity meetings in every state, city, and county acrossthe nation. Community standards are hazy due to the factthat when asked what pornography is to them, mostindividuals cannot express or explain in words whatpornography is, therefore creating confusion amongthemselves. Communities are left somewhat helpless in this mattersince the federal courts passed legislation to keeppornography available to adults. The courts assess thatto ban or censor the material would be infringing on thepublics First Amendment Right (Carol 28). MaureenOBrien quotes critics of a congressionally terminatedbill, the Pornography Victims Compensation Act, as saying?That if it had passed, it would have had severelychilling effects on the First Amendment, allowing victimsof sexual crimes to file suit against producers anddistributors of any work that was proven to have had?caused the attack, such as graphic material in books,magazines, videos, films, and records? (7). People in acommunity debating over pornography often have differentviews as to whether or not it should even be madeavailable period, and some could even argue this pointagainst the types of women used in pornography: ?A fargreater variety of female types are shown as desirable inpornography than mainstream films a nd network televisionhave ever recognized: fat women, flat women, hairy women,aggressive women, older women, you name it? (Carol 25). If we could all decide on just exactly what pornography isand what is acceptable, there wouldnt be so much debateover the issue of censoring it. The bounds of community standards have been stretchedby mainstreaming movies, opening the way even further forthe legalization of more explicit fare (Jenish 53). Inmost contemporary communities explicit sex that is withoutviolent or dehumanizing acts is acceptable in Americansociety today. These community standards have not been around verylong. When movies were first brought out, they wereheavily restricted and not protected by the FirstAmendment, because films then were looked upon only asdiversionary entertainment and business.Even though sexualimages were highly monitored, the movie industry was hitso hard during the Great Depression that film-makers foundthemselves sneaking in as much sexual content as possible,even then they saw that ?sex sells (Clark 1029). Filmswere highly restricted throughout the 30s, 40s, and 50sby the industry, but once independent films of the 60ssuch as: ?Bonnie and Clyde? and ?Whose afraid of VirginiaWoolfe (Clark 1029-30), both with explicit language,sexual innuendo, and violence started out-performing thelarger ?wholesome production companies, many of thebarriers holding sex and violence back were torn down inthe name of profit . Adult content was put into movieslong ago, we have become more immune and cant expect itto get any better o r to go away. Porn is here for good. .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .postImageUrl , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:hover , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:visited , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:active { border:0!important; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:active , .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .u4bce53b34d550a7c5868f71f300869db:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: The Triumphant Reconstruction EssayPornography is a multi-million dollar internationalindustry, ultimately run by organized crime all over theworld, and is produced by the respectable mainstreampublishing business companies (Itzin 21). Although thepublishing companies are thought to be ?respectable,people generally stereotype buyers and users ofpornographic material as ?dirty old men in trenchcoats,but most patrons of adult stores are well-educated peoplewith disposable income (Jenish 52). Porno movies provideadults of both genders with activities they normallywouldnt get in everyday life, such as oral pleasures ordifferent types of fetishes. Ultimately adultentertainment is just a quick-fix for grown-ups, asjunk-food would be for small children. Pornographys main purpose is to serve asmasturbatory stimuli for males and to provide a sexualvent. Although in the beginning, society saw it asperverted and sinful, it was still considered relativelyharmless. Today there is one case studie, standing outfrom the rest, that tends to shatter this illusion. The study done my Monica D. Weisz and Christopher M. Earls used ?eighty-seven males . . . that were randomlyshown one of four films?, by researchers William Tooke andMartin Lalumiere: ?Deliverance, Straw Dogs, Die Hard II,and Days of Thunder?, for a study on how they would reactto questions about sexual violence and offenders afterwatching. In the four films there is sexual aggressionagainst a male, sexual aggression against a female,physical aggression, and neutrality-no explicit scenes ofphysical or sexual aggression. Out of this study themales were more acceptable of interpersonal violence andrape myths and also more attracted to sexual aggression. These same males were less sympathetic to rape victims andwere noted less likely to find a defendant guilty of rape(71). These four above mentioned movies are mainstreamedR-rated films. If a mainstream movie can cause this kindof distortion of value and morality, then it should becomeevident that continuous viewing/use of pornographic filmsdepicting violent sex and aggression could lead v ulnerablepersons into performing or participating in sexualviolence against their partners or against a stranger. Bill Marshall, psychology professor at QueensUniversity and director of a sexual behavior clinic inKingston, interviewed one-hundred and twenty men, betweenthe years 1980 and 1985, who had molested children orraped women. In his conclusion he found that pornographyappeared to be a significant factor in the chain of eventsleading up to a deviant act in 25% of these cases (Nicols60). The results of this study should prove thatpornography obviously has a down side to it. According to Mark Nicols, a psychology professor atthe University of Michigan, Neil Malamuth, concludes quitecautiously that some messages combined with other factors,including the viewers personality type, in pornographycan lead to antisocial behavior and make individuals lesssensitive to violence. Dr. Marshall also quotes men inNicols article as saying, ?that they looked at pornographywith the intent to masturbate, but then became aroused,and decided to go out and assault a woman or child.? Menwho are drawn into pornography and use it frequently, havealso been proven to suggest more lenient prison terms forsex offenders? (60). If this previous statement is true,should we reevaluate how many men serve on juries forthese trials?Itzin gives possible support for these theories. Itcan be found in the case of an ex-prostitute who had herpubic hair removed with a jackknife and was forced by herpimp to be filmed reenacting what they had seen inpornographic movies; she was sexually assaulte d and forcedto have intercourse with animals, generally dogs. Anothersuch case is one of a woman who reports having metal clipsattached to her breasts, being tied to a chair, and beingraped and beaten continuously for twelve hours (22-24). The dehumanizing, degradation, and reduction of a womansbody isnt just a result of viewed pornography, it isoften inseminated into the production of a pornographicproject. During the making of ?Deep Throat?, a 1970spornographic film, Linda Marchiano (a.k.a. LindaLovelace), was presented to the public as a liberatedwoman with an ever present and unfulfilled appetite forfellatio. What isnt known to the general public is thatduring the making of the movie, she was hypnotized tosuppress the natural gagging reaction, was tortured whencaught trying to escape, and also held at gun-point by herboss, who threatened her with death (Itzin 22). Ms. Marchiano did escape and when her story was told, it wasrepeated by a number of women in the pornography business. According to DArcy Jenish many children are luredinto the pornography industry by choosing first to model. These young teens egos are boosted when they are told, and are asked ?if they workout. More often than not, they are told ?to take off shirts?, and then asked ?Do you feel nervous(36). These youngsters honestly dont know when too muchis too much, and what they dont know could put them inserious danger. Calvin Klein, once known for being a reputableclothing designer, is now known for his racy ads usingteens. Some feel he crossed the line when he chose thistype of advertising. Jenish observes that theseadvertisements ?featured an array of . . . teen-agedmodels dressed in loose jeans or hiked-up skirts, oneshowing bare breasts, others offering androgynous modelskissing? (36). If adults in positions of power act thisway, these youngsters cannot expect other adults to actany differently. Therefore they accept this type ofbehavior as normal. Diana Russell claims that tactics like these arebeing used more often in advertising and television, whichhas led media watchdogs and anti-porn activists to believethat this sort of masked imitation of pornography tricksmainstream television viewers into having an ?everybodysdoing it? attitude about pornography. She also feels thatthis attitude subconsciously leads them into seekingpornography out (39). We need to show the youngergeneration that everyone is not doing ?it, and that it isall right not to have sex if they feel pressured. Another problem anti-pornography activists believearises from regular viewing of pornography, is theacceptance of ?rape myths?. Rape myth is a termpertaining to peoples views on rape, rapists, and sexualassaults, wherein it is assumed that the victim of asexual crime is either partially or completely to blame(Allen 6). To help understand the rape myth a ?Rape MythAcceptance Scale? was established, which lists some of themost prominent beliefs that a person accepting the rapemyth has. They are as follows:1. A woman who goes to the home or apartmentof a man on their first date implies that she is willing to have sex. 2. One reason that women falsely report a rapeis that they frequently have a need to call attention to themselves. 3. Any healthy woman can successfully resista rapist if she really wants to. 4. When women go around braless or wearingshort skirts and tight tops, they are justasking for trouble. 5. In the majority or rapes, the victim is promiscuous or has a bad reputation. 6. If a girl engages in necking or petting and she lets things get out of hand, it is herown fault if her partner forces sex on her. 7. Women who get raped while hitchhiking getwhat they deserve. 8. Many women have an unconscious wish to be raped, and may then set upa situation in which they are likely to beattacked. 9. If a woman gets drunk at a party and has intercourse with a man shes just met there, she should be considered ?fair game?to other males at the party who want to have sex with her too, whether she wants toor not (Burt 217). Pauline Bart reports that studies held simultaneouslyat UCLA and St. Xavier College on students, demonstratethat pornography does positively reinforce the rape myth. Men and women were exposed to over four hours of exoticvideo (of varying types; i.e. soft, hard core, etc.) andthen asked to answer a set of questions meant to gagetheir attitudes of sex crimes. All the men were proven tobe more accepting to rape myths, and surprisingly, overhalf of the women were also (123). Once again, the womenin these films were portrayed as insatiable and in need ofconstant fulfillment. After so much exposure to women inthis light from films and books, it is generally taken forgranted that women should emulate this type of behavior inreal life(125). comment?Of all the studies and examples from real lifesituations connecting pornography with violent behaviorand sexual aggressiveness, none are more concrete than theactivities the Serbian military are part of every day nowin the Bosnian war. Part of th e ?ethnic cleansing?process the Serbs are practicing in Bosnia involves thegang-raping of all Muslim and Croatian women. AndreaDworkin states that it is mandatory for the Serbiansoldiers to rape the wives and female children of Muslimmen. Concentration camps are set up as brothels wherewomen are ordered to satisfy the soldiers in the mostpainful and dehumanizing ways imaginable. The women inthese camps are taped with cam-corders and the videos aredisplayed everywhere throughout the camps to lower thewomans will and need to resist. Were do the soldiers getthe inspiration to commit these crimes, from commercialpornography. Serbian troops are basically force-fed porn;it is present all through training and is made readilyavailable to (even pushed upon) the soldiers. They arebasically asked to ?watch and learn?. After the seed isplanted not much is needed to be done, because they arenaturally instilled with the desire to repeat what theyhave seen, and are not concerned with the feelings of thewomen. They have seen that some women have no feelingsand are meant to be used merely for sexual gratification(M2-M6). To add insult to injury, some of the tapes ofthese women being victimized have entered the blackmarket, being sold internationally, possible infecting theminds of millions. .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .postImageUrl , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:hover , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:visited , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:active { border:0!important; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:active , .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .u1d8e9ce6725911c956a2c45dd700ddba:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: Nu Wa Myth - Chinese Myth And Legends EssayPornogrpahy has enamored itself as a large part ofour modern society. It is seldom discussed and oftenhidden as a dirty secret, but porn still seems to play amajor part in the shaping of our morals and behaviors. Although some say pornography is relatively harmless, aconsiderable larger group seem to uphold the assumptionthe porn works in negative and disruptive ways on thosewho view it and participate. Nearly all the researchsupports this assumption, so it is evident the the topicis in need of much more examination and debate. Even though the majority of modern society viewspornography as objectionable and sometimes obscene, thereare some that do not agree with the assumption thatpornography is guilty of the defamation of women and theirsexual roles. Social observationalists, such as MaryWhite, at the University of Michigan often agree with herstatement on the part women play in pornogrpahy whichexplains that ?since most pornographic material plays upto male fantasy, women are usually the aggressors, hencewomen are given a semblance of empowerment. Also, themajority of these women in the material are veryattractive, therefore seen as the forms of beauty anddesire, something to be respected and worked for? (72). Although White may not realize it, this statementreinforced most of the arguments made in support of thenotion that pornography is subordinating and degrading towomen. By saying that being sexually aggressive gives awoman empowerment, she limits a womans ability to reachempowerment to sexual activit y alone, and by claiming thatthe use of attractive women in pornographic material lendsto a view of women being desirable, she inadvertentlyexcludes women that dont fit societys mold of the modelphysical female, (i.e. overweight, small breasted, short,etc.). Most of the arguments similar to Whites followthe same line of reasoning, and are easily broken down inthe same manner as hers. In regards to pornogrpahy perpetuating violent actstoward women, pornography defenders claim that the use ofpornographic material can act as a cathartic release,actual lessening the likelihood of males committingviolent acts. The reasoning is that the pornogrpahy cansubstitute for sex and that the ?want to commit sexualcrimes is acted out vicariously through the pornographicmaterial (Whicclair 327). This argument, however, doesnot explain the crimes committed by serial killers likeTed Bundy and John Wayne Gacey, who regularly viewedpornography during the lengths of their times betweenmurders and rapes (Scully 70). By saying that pornogrpahywould reduce harm to women through cathartic effects,pornography defenders display a large lack in reasoningbecause through their argument the rise in the productionof pornography would have led to a decrease in sexualcrimes, but as has been shown previously, that simply isnot true. Pornographers and pornography defenders proclaim thatthe link between pornography and violence is exaggeratedand that the research linking pornography to sexual crimesis inconclusive. They state that the fundamentals of sexcrimes are found inherently in the individuals and thatthe sexual permissiveness of American society cannot beblamed on the increase of pornographys availability(Jacobson 79). David Adams, a co-founder and executivedirector of Emerge, a Boston counseling center for malebatterers, states, ?that only a minority of his clients(perhaps 10 to 20 percent) use hard-core pornography. Heestimates that half may have substance abuse problems, andadds that alcohol seems more directly involved in abusethan pornography? (Kaminer 115). The statement made byAdams and the view that pornography does not contribute tothe act of sex crimes is heavily outweighed, however, bythe various studies connecting violence and pornography. Bill Marshalls observations on his patients and theexamp les of individual crimes originating frompornography, show this acclimation to be invalidated. Some also say that attacks on pornography merelyreflect the majority of feminists disdain for men,cynically stating that people who fear pornography thinkof all men as potential abusers, whose violent impulsesare bound to be sparked by pornography (114). ResearcherCatherin MacKinnon, says that ?pornography works as abehavioral conditioner, reinforcer, and stimulus, not asidea or advocacy? (114). However, this idea is proven tobe false by the use of pornography in and by the Serbianmilitary. This example shows that pornography doesadvocate sex crimes and that ideas of sexual violence areable to be stemmed from the viewing of pornography. Pornography has become to most just another one ofthose cold, nasty facts of life that cannot be stopped, sosome choose to ignore it. This attitude has to change. After reviewing the abuse and subordination delegated towomen as an almost indisputable result of the massinfiltration of pornography into modern society, it shouldbe impossible for someone not to want to do somethingabout it. What can be done is for those concerned to tryto spread the word and educate others as much as possibleto the dangers of this sort of material. If people knewthe roots of some of their more violent behavior, it couldbe deminished, thus protecting the future and health ofour communities. From its inception, in most cases, pornography is amedia that links sexual gratification and violencetogether. This fact can only lead a rational mind to theconclusion that a chain of events will begin, combiningsex and violence further in the minds of those who watchpornography and will ensure an unhealthy attitude towardswomen and their sexual identities. 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