Paper has played an integral part in all aspects of our lives since the first pieces of papyrus were daubed with hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt. Old scripture and scrolls provide an invaluable insight into our predecessors whilst various religious tomes have inspired and continue to inspire and shape the lives of millions across the world. As such it would be ignorant to underplay the power of paper. Given the recent major developments in the...more
Britain will be a much more diverse society 2015 A NEW study has shown that 40 years from now, Britain will be a much more diverse society with ethnic minorities set to make up one fifth of the population. According to experts at the University of Leeds, the ethnic minority share of the population is set to increase from eight per cent in 2001 to around 20 per cent in 2051.Their study also predicts that the total UK population will soar...more
Racism in Today's Society Racism: a word that causes those who hear it to feel very uncomfortable. We'd like to think that as a nation the United States has come a long way since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. However, while equality among all is preached and generally accepted, there remains a persistent thread of racism that runs through our land.There are many accounts of racism still today in our modern society. Whether it's something as small as making a comment about another race, or something worse like violence, it's unfortunate to know that unfair discrimination continues to happen in the 21st century.One clear example of racism still happening today occurred on January 2010 in Bridgeport, Chicago. According to Chicagobreakingnews.com, Daniel and Adrienne Sabbia, a white couple, refused to sell their million-dollar-plus home to a local black comedian and radio host, George Willborn, and his family. Daniel Sabbia told his real estate agent, "He would prefer not to sell the home to an African-American." While refusing to sell a home to someone because of race is a mild example, it reveals that even in today's more progressive contemporary culture,...more
The Idea Of A Citizen Taking His Or Her Place In SocietyTo seriously discharge our duty as a citizen and full voting person in the widest sense suggests being a particular person who thinks and acts in the public realm and the public interest. Let us to consider to define what we necessarily mean by the activities of a very good citizen. A...more
Substance abuse rehab in other terms also known as drug abuse rehab is the means of finding the proper cure for the patients suffering from the problem of abuse of substances like alcohol, tobacco, painkillers or any other illegal or prescription drugs. The dependence on these drugs is one of the most threatening facts to the modern society. And...more
Glass can be obtained as transparent as well as opaque whatever the necessity may be. Also glass could be obtained in a variety of colors.For the reason that glass is breakable, it has to be handled with utmost care. Glass can cause cruel injuries to the body too. Glass edges are very sharp and can cut through very uneven surfaces too. Read more here Laserskring.The use of glass is very vast. Cups and plates, bottles, drinking glasses, table tops and numerous other household items are made with glass.Windows and certain doors too are made of glass. Glass is used to make mirrors. Vehicles too consist of a considerable amount of glass.Glass can be recycled. Glass is manufactured in factories. Several ornaments and jewelry are made with glass.Frequently when transporting glass from one place to another, it is packed well in news paper or some same stuff to prevent any cracks or damages.Many medical instruments like thermometers and test tubes too are made of glass.Bottles which are used to feed milk to new born are made of various materials, but mainly glass is used. The reason glass is used for such instruments is that glass dissimilar other material can be cleaned...more
The economists have never regarded growth as the only indicator to development. Growth is a phenomenon that manifests itself into the rise in the per capita income of the citizens of the economy. Development is a wide concept involving many an aspect...more
Considering their role in various social assistance programs that ensure harmony within the society, Community and social services worker (CSW) and Settlement Workers are in great demand these days in virtually every field. In short, they are the...more
A synthetic or semi synthetic organic amorphous hard material is known as plastic.In todays society, plastic has become very vital and a plentiful number of household objects are manufactured with plastic. Plates, bowls, basins buckets, racks,...more
Ask our experts your News and Society related questions here...As the first idol in the eyes of French man, Sophie Marceau has charming appearance and superb acting. 007 series of movies and the "Louvre of the Opera" were both huge successes that it...more
NGO Non profit organizations are among the most popular and well known type of charitable organizations of the world that can be registered as trusts, societies or as non profit company under section-25 companies act. Non-profit organizations in...more