Essays Tagged: "dominant role"

A comparision between Odyssey, Beowolf, Knight in the Cart

f, Knight in the Cart, Introduction a bit roughThe Odyssey is the product of a society in which the dominant role was played by men. In ancient Greece, just as in the whole of the ancient world, and i ...

(4 pages) 75 0 4.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"It Wasn't His Child," by Skip Ewing.

he word father has a deeper meaning; it is a male figure in any person's life that not only plays a dominant role, but is "kind and good" to them. Roger Chillingworth realizes that Pearl is illegitima ...

(1 pages) 46 1 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Does global trade and empire explain British economic development over the course of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?

gree to which trade and empire can explain industrial growth or weather other factors played a more dominant role.We must draw a distinction between trade with the nations of the empire and those out ... . The exact difference between the nations lies partly in the fact that non empire nations play the dominant role with respect to exposing huge "markets for domestic producers," that "helps dismantle ...

(8 pages) 89 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Truth Editorial: How the Media Misleads.

technology over the past half century have ushered in a world in which the news media are playing a dominant role. With vivid alacrity they tell us what is happening in places near and far. In the pas ...

(3 pages) 77 2 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

The self empowerment of the Chicanas

nance was, and unfortunately still is, the order of the day. In this patriarchal society men play a dominant role in social class, social status and especially in their homes. Women in this society, a ...

(5 pages) 53 0 4.4 Dec/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Islamic Gold Dinar

ls will be in the form of the implementation of new monetary system, where gold will be playing the dominant role replacing the position currently held by paper money. The issue of adopting Islamic go ...

(20 pages) 55 0 5.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

How the English language influenced African literature.

The use of the English language plays a crucial and dominant role in African literature. In contemporary African literature the use of English is often ... been the language of politics. Furthermore, in the media and in literature, English is clearly the dominant language.In order for us to gain an understanding as to why English is the dominate languag ...

(5 pages) 50 0 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Certain "social indicators" have been identified as underlying issues in the RCIADIC Report. Discuss how these indicators contribute to the over representation of Aboriginal people in custody

Indigenous persons. However, it was found that being Indigenous was a significant and in most cases dominant role in there being in custody to begin with. These recommendations fell into five main are ...

(7 pages) 50 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Consumer market research

ata from the survey were edited and coded to be analysed using SPSS computer program. Values play a dominant role in guiding choice patterns. All consumer actions have consequences and they learn to a ...

(19 pages) 634 0 3.9 May/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Extension English Essay: Barbera Baynton's works

ian culture.In “Squeakers Mate”, the protagonist, Squeaker’s Mate (SM), plays a more dominant role in her relationship with Squeaker (SQ), & this is a direct juxtaposition of the &# ...

(5 pages) 13 0 5.0 May/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Abortion

government's funding for people having an abortion. The United States government has played a more dominant role in the legalization of abortion for the past thirty years. The rules and regulations e ...

(6 pages) 63 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Indian Women

y, women in many Indian societies, (the Iroquois of Ontario and Quebec for one), played a much more dominant role within their culture than they do even today. Women were considered equal among their ...

(4 pages) 28 0 1.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Explain how social and psychological factors contribute to the development of an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa.

the likelihood of a person developing anorexia and at this stage social factors seem to play a more dominant role than psychological in contributing to anorexia. It has been found that anorexics gener ... exia according to many sources. The idealisation of thinness in western societies also plays a very dominant role for anorexia development and especially in perpetuating the condition.REFERENCESBaker, ...

(5 pages) 94 0 5.0 Aug/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

The role of women in the odyss

years ago. At that time in ancient Greek society, as well as in the whole of the ancient world, the dominant role was played by men. Society was organized, directed, and controlled by men, and it was ... en broke these same rules nothing would be done. During the time Homer wrote The Odyssey it was the dominant belief that a society should be dominated by men and that women should be subservient to th ...

(5 pages) 8 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The role of women in the odyss

years ago. At that time in ancient Greek society, as well as in the whole of the ancient world, the dominant role was played by men. Society was organized, directed, and controlled by men, and it was ... en broke these same rules nothing would be done. During the time Homer wrote The Odyssey it was the dominant belief that a society should be dominated by men and that women should be subservient to th ...

(5 pages) 4853 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Langston Hughes

the 1920's. Langston always stayed true to his African American heritage; his racial pride played a dominant role throughout his life, which is evident in his poems.Langston's father, James Nathaniel ... self to the extreme. Being true to himself, meant being black, and because of this his pride was so dominant in his poems. Hughes is known for his strong sense of racial pride, so if he weren't always ...

(4 pages) 71 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

The Conquistadors

credible. As always in history, geographical position and the nature of the country played a dominant role. The Iberian Peninsula is the ultima thule of Western Europe, its coast line part Medi ... he two races ceased to be effective. Latin became the official language, Catholic bishops assumed a dominant role in politics, and about six hundred and fifty four a unified legal system was establish ...

(5 pages) 24 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

Spanish Conquistadors

rs is incredible.As always in history, geographical position and the nature of the country played a dominant role. The Iberian Peninsula is the ultima thule of Western Europe, its coast line part Medi ... he two races ceased to be effective. Latin became the official language, Catholic bishops assumed a dominant role in politics, and about six hundred and fifty four a unified legal system was establish ...

(5 pages) 25 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

Television’s Depiction of Gender Roles

waiting for Ricky once he got home and would do all the cooking and house work. Ricky would be the dominant role in the relationship that also brought in the money for the family. It portrayed the ma ... ge changed along with society. Back in the days of "I Love Lucy" women were not looked on to be the dominant role in the household and now the household is equally if not a feminized environment.

(1 pages) 2225 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Tyra Banks'- America's Next Top Model

llion words. First they paired the whitest girl with a very dark girl. The white girl is claiming a dominant position to the black girl. She is grabbing the girl by the dress and yelling at her. They ... anger. She is yelling at the other girl and taking control of the situation. She is playing in the dominant role. He legs are spread wide and her feet are planted. She is not budging on what she want ...

(3 pages) 16 1 2.3 Mar/2009

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies