The Myth of Odysseus I found the myth of Odysseus as a legendary story which appeared like an epic narrating the adventures of a person considered to be a hero. It happened to be an epic poem by the name “The Odyssey.” The epic was a popular story back in the eighth Century. Most of the ancient societies such as the Greeks were interested in […]

Should the United States withdraw from the World Health Organization? According to David A. Ridenour, the United States should withdraw from the WHO. He criticizes WHO’s management of the H1N1, Ebola, and COVID-19 pandemics, blaming them for being too ineffective, lacking transparency, and prioritizing economic interests over public health. Ridenour insists that the U.S. withdrawing from the WHO will provide the country with the opportunity […]

The Influence of Urban Green Areas on Community Well-Being Urbanization has emerged as a dominant global trend, shaping the landscapes and lifestyles of millions. On the one hand, the overall sustainable growth of cities facilitates access to social services, education, jobs, and health care. Nonetheless, in the context of urbanization, public health and personal well-being often pose tough problems, with metropolitan cities expanding quickly, which raises […]

How racial discrimination has let to housing and job inequalities The issue of race has assumed a fundamental part in the United States and is perceived as a natural boundary that has existed throughout its history and across all societies. although this might be seen as true, racial classifications are bound to specific social and historical contexts. While they maintain a time-specific and changing nature […]

The Concept of Color of Culture Our historical culture is colored, meaning that if there is a culture of color in our racist world, then we also have a color of culture. According to Martinez (2004), culture can have a “color” in that cultural elements like language, customs, and ethnic markers become entirely linked to racial and ethnic identity. For example, speaking a language other […]

How “Race” and “Ethnicity” Diverge and Converge across History During the riot of April 29, 1992, a majority of the damages were suffered by members of other minority communities. A black gang member, in response to the huge losses suffered, was quoted making references to the Asian community, showing there is a divide between minority ethnicities in the US. Some ethnic groups that immigrated to […]

Rhetorical Analysis of an Advertisement The Only Nike’s “Dream Crazy” Advert It has always paid off when people achieve their dreams and receive remarkable awards as they live those dreams. Specifically, Nike’s “Dream Crazy” advert featuring Colin Kaepernick tells a captivating story employing different persuasive appeals that successfully captivate the audience to believe in crazy dreams that seem unachievable. The advert includes several sportspeople who […]

Cinematography and Mise-en-scene in the Arrival 2016 Villeneuve, Denis’s 2016 film, Arrival, focuses on the mystery faced by linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) and investigators elite team as they try to find ways of communicating with extra-terrestrial visitors. The invasion by aliens raises great concern regarding the possibility of getting colonized by other creatures after humans colonise each other. From a post-colonial lens, watching […]

Education Development in Underserved Regions: The Role of For-Profit Volunteer Teaching Programs Education is one of the most important tools used to build the future for societies, especially for societies living in areas where they cannot afford to attend school. Volunteer teaching has emerged as a significant solution for addressing education deficits, especially in these areas within for-profit arrangements. This research brief looks at the […]

Education to Promote Change, Empowerment, and Resilience As globalization advances, I have discovered that education is gradually transforming not only from a vital stage in human development but also from the means to tackle comprehensive global and humanitarian challenges. This week’s readings underscore the power of education to shape societies, whether through promoting environmental awareness and citizenship, as Misiaszek discusses in “Ecopedagogy and Citizenship in […]