Monday, December 30, 2019

William Miller s The Crucible - 1262 Words

1.Participate in the Salem Witch Trials. Write a paragraph response, as the accused, describing your feelings. Salem Witchcraft Hysteria. National Geographic. National Geographic Society, 2005. Web. 24 Sept. 2015. As the accused I feel hurt, betray and sorrowful. I have known these people all my life. We have grown up together and now they are believing a group of young girls saying that I am a witch. I don’t understand! I am a good Christian woman. I can not confess to witchcraft though. For it is â€Å"better to lose your life than your soul† (Salem). I will stand true and not lie no matter what the outcome is but truly I’m broken on the inside. 2.What are the main differences between the historical witch trials and†¦show more content†¦I consider the date they were hung very minor. He was trying to show the amount of deaths in a short period of time. 3.Read an article and interview with Linnda Caporael. Consider information in this article on the trials. What do you think of Caporael s theories? Can they adequately explain the hysteria in Salem? What other forces could have been at work? Explain your answer. Clark, Josh. Ergot Poisoning Theory. HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks, 18 Jan. 2008. Web. 25 Sept. 2015. I think that Caporael’s theory was a good guess but I do not think it is true. Just like Dr. Peter Hoffer said â€Å"Why only the girls, why not others?† (Clark) and the many other questions. I do not think they are an accurate proposal. I feel like if it was poisoning then more people would have been infected. The girls had symptoms other than those of the poison. I truly believe it was mass hysteria. I think that maybe one girl had a cold or a minor sickness and that helped it start up but for the most part it was hysteria. 4.What similarities do you see between Miller s description of McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials? What is your response or reaction to Miller s article? Miller, Arthur. Are You Now or Were You Ever? N.p., 17 June 2000. Web. 28 Sept. 2015. Just like in the Salem Witch Trials people are believing everything they hear. No one is researching it they are just going with it.

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Globalization Chinese Culture - 1745 Words

Some people argue that globalization has made some cultures perish. Do you think globalization will have the same effect on Chinese culture? Does globalization have a positive or negative effect on Chinese culture? Why? Generally speaking, what are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization? |The development of globalization has changed the whole world in every aspect. Not only does it |å… ¨Ã§ Æ'Ã¥Å'â€"çš„å â€˜Ã¥ ±â€¢Ã¥Å" ¨Ã¥ â€žÃ¤ ¸ ªÃ¦â€" ¹Ã©  ¢Ã©Æ' ½Ã¥ · ²Ã§ » Ã¦â€ ¹Ã¥ ËœÃ¤ ºâ€ Ã¦â€¢ ´Ã¤ ¸ ªÃ¤ ¸â€"ç•Å'。å ®Æ'ä ¸ Ã¤ »â€¦Ã¥ ½ ±Ã¥â€œ Ã§ » Ã¦ µÅ½Ã¥â€™Å'| |effect the economy and politics, but the culture of different countries. During the process, |æ” ¿Ã¦ ² »Ã¯ ¼Å'ä ½â€ Ã¤ ¸ Ã¥ Å'å› ½Ã¥ ® ¶Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¦â€"‡åÅ'â€"。åÅ" ¨Ã¨ ¿â„¢Ã¤ ¸ ªÃ¨ ¿â€¡Ã§ ¨â€¹Ã¤ ¸ ­Ã¯ ¼Å'ä ¸Å"æâ€" ¹Ã¦â€"‡åÅ'â€"Ã¥ · ²Ã¨ ¾ Ã¥ °â€žÃ¦â€" °Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¦ ´ »Ã¥Å â€º| |oriental culture has radiated new vitality and displayed extremely bright prospect. 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The theory of |è ¿â„¢Ã¦Å"‰åŠ ©Ã¤ ºÅ½Ã¥ ¯ ¹Ã¤ ½â€ºÃ¦ ³â€¢Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¦ ¦â€šÃ¥ ¿ µÃ¯ ¼Å'ä ½Å"ä ¸ ºÃ¤ ½â€ºÃ¦ ³â€¢Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¥ ®â€"教的è µ ·Ã¦ º Ã¦Å" Ã¥Å  ¡Ã¥â€™Å'ä ¼Å Ã¦â€" ¯Ã¥â€¦ °Ã¦â€¢â„¢--- | |Taoism can adjust the relationship between nature and human. On the other hand, it offers a good|ä ¸â€"ç•Å'ä º ºÃ¥  £Ã¥ ¤Å¡Ã¦â€¢ °Ã§Å¡â€žÃ§ ©â€ Ã¦â€" ¯Ã¦Å¾â€"ä ¸â‚¬Ã§â€º ´Ã§â€Å¸Ã¦ ´ »Ã¥Å" ¨Ã¤ ºÅ¡Ã¦ ´ ²Ã¯ ¼Å'ç” ±Ã¤ ºÅ½Ã¤ ¼Å Ã¦â€" ¯Ã¥â€¦ °Ã¦â€"‡æ˜Žçš„å ½ ±Ã¥â€œ Ã£â‚¬â€šÃ¤ ¸â€"| |method to release the contradiction between human and environment, even among different ethnic |ç•Å'æ˜ ¯Ã¦Ëœ ¾Ã§ â‚¬Ã§â€° ¹Ã§â€š ¹Ã¦Ëœ ¯Ã¯ ¼Å'å›  Ã¤ ¸ ºÃ¤ »â€"ä » ¬Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¥ ­ËœÃ¥Å" ¨Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¥ ¤Å¡Ã¦   ·Ã¦â‚¬ §Ã£â‚¬â€š | |groups. That is why Chinese culture still takes a great place in the world. There is no need |å… ¶Ã¥ ®Å¾Ã¯ ¼Å'ä ¸ ­Ã¥â€º ½Ã¥â€™Å'ä ¸Å"æâ€" ¹Ã¤ ¸â€"ç•Å'éÆ' ½Ã¥ ¤ ±Ã¥Å½ »Ã¤ ºâ€ Ã¯ ¼Å'Ã¥ ¹ ¶Ã¥ ¾â€"åˆ °Ã¥â€¦ ¨Ã§ Æ'Ã¥Å'â€"çš„è ® ¸Ã¥ ¤Å¡Ã¤ ¸Å"è ¥ ¿Ã£â‚¬â€šÃ¥ ½â€œÃ¥ ¾Ë†Ã¥ ¤Å¡| |denying that Confucius belongs to China, and also belongs to the world. In the eastern world, |ä º ºÃ¨ ® ¤Ã¤ ¸ ºÃ¯ ¼Å'ä ½Å"ä ¸ ºÃ§ ¾Å½Ã¥â€º ½Ã¥Å'â€"çš„å… ¨Ã§ Æ'Ã¥Å'â€"ï ¼Å'ä ¸ ­Ã¥â€º ½Ã¦Ëœ ¯Ã¥ â€"è ¶â€¹Ã¥Å  ¿Ã£â‚¬â€šÃ¥ ½â€œÃ¦Ë†â€˜Ã¤ » ¬Ã¨ µ °Ã¥Å" ¨Ã¥ ¤ §Ã¨ ¡â€"ä ¸Å Ã¯ ¼Å'| |there are some other cultures, such as Hinduism, which is the oldest surviving religion, which |我ä » ¬Ã¥  ¯Ã¤ » ¥Ã¦â€° ¾Ã¥Ë† °Ã¨â€š ¯Ã¥ ¾ ·Ã¥Å¸ ºÃ¦Ë†â€"é º ¦Ã¥ ½â€œÃ¥Å  ³Ã£â‚¬â€šÃ¥ ®Æ'ä » ¬Ã¥ ¼â€¢Ã¨ µ ·Ã¤ ºâ€ Ã¥â€¦ ³Ã¤ ºÅ½Ã¤ ¼  Ã§ »Å¸Ã© £Å¸Ã¥â€œ Ã¤ º §Ã¤ ¸Å¡Ã§Å¡â€žÃ¦Ëœ ¾Ã§ â‚¬| |contributed the concept of Dharma and served as the origin of the Dharma religions, and IslamShow MoreRelatedA Brief Introduction for Chinese Culture1468 Words   |  6 Pagesintroduction for Chinese culture Cultural background China, as one of the four homes of the world’s earliest civilization, has a recorded history of nearly 4,000 years. 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Saturday, December 14, 2019

Standing Tall Japan’s Resilient Luxury Market Free Essays

string(175) " up in some luxury categories, even as they trade down in others – primarily apparel and similar categories with shorter shelf-lives and greater selections of alternatives\." McKinsey Consumer and Shopper Insights June 2012 Standing Tall: Japan’s Resilient Luxury Market Brian Salsberg Naomi Yamakawa Photograph: Abbie Chessler 2 In the immediate aftermath of the tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster that hit Japan last year, killing 19,000 people and battering the nation’s already shaky confidence, it was hardly surprising that people didn’t feel like shopping. At the time, the conventional wisdom was that such restraint was likely to last. People would still have to shop for essentials, of course, but the market for things like high-fashion apparel and luxury handbags was surely bound to suffer long-term damage. We will write a custom essay sample on Standing Tall: Japan’s Resilient Luxury Market or any similar topic only for you Order Now Such thinking made eminent sense – except it didn’t happen. Fifteen months on, today’s luxury market looks a lot like the luxury market that existed the day before the Great East Japan Earthquake, much as we anticipated in last year’s report. 1 Our findings at the time were necessarily tentative, coming as they did less than three months after the disasters. Today, we can assert this with more confidence. When asked if the disasters had changed their attitudes, for example, fewer than 20 percent of the 1,450 Japanese consumers we interviewed were less interested in shopping for luxury goods than they were before the disasters (Exhibit 1). The Cabinet Office’s Consumer Confidence Survey report from May 15, 2012, shows that consumer confidence has risen strongly since March 2011 (to 40. 3) and is back to up to levels last seen in 2010. Moreover, in a small but telling sample, when we asked 20 Japan-based luxury company CEOs about their sales outlook, every single one said 2012 would be better than 2011, and almost three-quarters said that the disasters of 2011 had no effect (63 percent) or, counter-intuitively, had a positive effect (10 percent) on company performance. Seventy percent of CEOs Exhibit 1: A vast majority of consumers still have strong interest in luxury Which best describes your own attitudes towards shopping for luxu ry goods since the earthquake and tsunami on March 11? Percent selecting â€Å"Somewhat less interested,† or â€Å"Less interested† on a 5-point scale Less interested 20s n = 224 30s n = 497 40s n = 414 50s+ n = 323 4. 6 5. 8 10. 4 Somewhat less interested 7. 8 14. 6 22. 4 8. 2 12. 8 21. 0 12. 5 15. 7 28. 2 SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 were optimistic about the near future and the prospects for Japan’s luxury market (Exhibit 2). Japan’s luxury market rings up between $10-20 billion a year in sales (depending on how the market is defined). That figure is unlikely to grow much, given Japan’s shrinking population, slow economic growth, and cost-conscious consumer attitudes. Strictly from a sales ratio perspective, Japan’s luxury market will continue to wane in importance for most luxury manufacturers. A case in point is LVMH. Just five years ago, Japan accounted for 13 percent of the Exhibit 2: Most executives we surveyed maintain an optimistic view of the future of Japan’s luxury market Which best represents your perspective on the mediumterm future of the luxury goods market in Japan? Percent; n = 20 Somewhat pessimistic 30 35 Optimistic 35 Somewhat optimistic SOURCE: 2012 Luxury CEO survey 1. http://csi. mckinsey. com/Home/Knowledge_by_region/Asia/Japan/japanluxury. aspx 2. Cabinet Office of Japan, http://www. esri. cao. go. jp/en/stat/shouhi/shouhi-e. html 3 â€Å"When it comes to watches, we see customers trading up to higher-end brands and higher-end products. † —Japan president, luxury watch manufacturer company’s global revenue. By 2011, the figure had dropped to 8 percent (and that marked an improvement from 2010). Compare that performance with the rest of Asia, where the company’s sale share rose from 17 percent to 27 percent over the same period. 3 And yet, such figures make it easy to lose sight of one simple reality: Japan remains the world’s third-largest luxury market, after the US and China. more high-end brands than cheaper brands. Not surprisingly, their spending on luxury is not as high as for other age groups, but a higher percentage of them are active in the luxury market (5 percent compared to 2. 3 percent of those age 50 and up). This cohort are more likely to be willing to pay full price and are also more likely to see owning luxury goods as something special. As for men, while they make up a minority of luxury shoppers in Japan, they have stayed more loyal to expensive brands. There are an estimated 3 million men under the age of 34 living alone in Japan. According to government data, average incomes for this group increased by 7 percent Exhibit 3: in 2011, and their spending jumped by 13 percent. Compare this to single women, whose spending grew less than 2 percent, and the average Japanese consumer, whose spending dropped. Young men, it seems, saw the March 11 disaster as a good reason to live for the moment, and Japan’s luxury goods market appears to be a beneficiary. Finally, when we look at segmentation by income, Japanese who spend more than a million yen (about $12,000) a year on luxury goods are more than three times as likely to say they are switching to high-end brands than to low-end brand s (Exhibit 3). Those who spend less than half as much are reporting the opposite. What we learned Here are some of the most striking insights from McKinsey’s 2012 Luxury Consumer Survey: ? Japan is a market of markets That is, some niches and segments are more promising than others. In terms of products, for example, highend Swiss watches, such as Rolex, Omega, Piaget, and TAG Heuer, have reportedly enjoyed significant growth in the past year. 4 Why? Because luxury consumers seek both emotional and functional benefits. A great watch, they believe, is the kind of item that appreciates in value and can be passed down to the next generation. In terms of behavior, there is opportunity on the sales floor. For reasons that range from a more stable economy to better upselling skills, consumers are trading up in some luxury categories, even as they trade down in others – primarily apparel and similar categories with shorter shelf-lives and greater selections of alternatives. You read "Standing Tall: Japan’s Resilient Luxury Market" in category "Papers" Demographically, younger consumers and men are worthy of particular attention. Twentysomethings are the only group buying Big spenders appear to be â€Å"trading up† to higher-end brands Annual luxury spend (JPY) I am purchasing luxury goods . . . Less often More often Above 1 mil (n = 48) 15 8 I have switched to buying . . More high-end Cheaper brands brands 6 21 0. 5-1 mil (n = 100) 16 5 9 14 Up to 0. 5 mil (n = 953) 22 4 15 5 SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 Photograph: Abbie Chessler 3. Wall Street Journal, February 21, 2012. 4. Nikkei Weekly, April 2, 2012. 5. Statistics Bureau of Japan, â€Å"F amily Income and Expenditure Survey,† first quarter, 2012. 4 ? Experience is increasingly valued The in-store experience is a key element in enjoying luxury, and it may be particularly important in Japan, whose customers are renowned for their high service standards. Asked what were the key elements that enhanced the buying experience, the top two answers Japanese consumers gave were: 1) The staff was kind, and 2) The staff was knowledgeable. Responses were consistent across categories. Luxury executives tell us that for their best customers, the in-store experience and overall customer relationship are nearly as important as product performance. Luxury brands, by definition, are about high quality and exclusivity; providing an excellent customer experience helps to deliver something extra, and those we spoke with are convinced that doing so is well worth the investment. One executive told us that his company, a luxury automaker, saw tremendous value in closely monitoring the daily customer relationship management activities of its sales team and using the information to coach staff, not only on closing a sale, but on upselling various options and features. The value of experience also comes through in what consumers tell us they want. There is clear potential for luxury experiences to become â€Å"the next big thing. † Asked their level of interest in various products, those 30 and up named luxury hotels above all others (it ame in second among those in their 20s). Spas and beauty services also scored highly (Exhibit 4). We also asked one of our favorite questions from previous surveys: â€Å"Imagine you won 300,000 yen (about $3,800) in a lottery today. How would you spend it? † Except for those in their 20s, travel scored highest by a decisive margin (Exhibit 5). ? Digital marketing in Japan has far to go Even the executives we spoke to agreed with this. More than twothirds of them admitted that luxury brands have been â€Å"less successful† Exhibit 4: n capturing the changing behavior of consumers, and just 15 percent called online sales a â€Å"meaningful† part of their business in Japan. At the same time, 90 percent said online marketing and promotion was â€Å"somewhat† or â€Å"very† important. A look at the demographics confirms that digital complacency would be a mistake for most luxury players. For one thing, women are more likely than men Are luxury-branded experiences the next big trend? Very interested Interested Think about the luxury brands you like most. When that brand is associated with the following product or service, what would be your level of interest? Percentage of those who are â€Å"very interested† and â€Å"interested† on a scale of 6; n = 1,458 Total Hotel Perfume Home textiles Cosmetics Furniture Spa and other beauty service Home electronic products 13 10 9 10 8 9 8 26 20 21 19 19 17 17 30 30 29 27 26 25 39 20s 14 16 12 16 9 15 24 23 26 29 25 30 33 38 36 45 40 45 30s 14 11 10 12 9 10 27 21 22 20 20 23 24 32 32 32 29 33 41 40s 15 24 39 50s+ 9 5 6 26 19 19 25 25 35 10 15 25 10 18 29 10 14 23 9 15 24 9 12 21 11 18 29 5 16 21 3 20 4 10 14 22 23 9 15 24 7 17 3 19 SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 Exhibit 5: Overall, luxury shoppers show an increased appetite for travel Imagine you won 300,000 yen in a lottery today. How would you spend it? Aggregated average by age group; n = 1,458 20s 100% = 244 Luxury goods 26 30s 224 27 40s 497 21 50s+ 414 21 467 22 410 26 257 27 323 22 Travel Hobbies Living expenses Savings Other 27 25 29 32 26 36 37 9 5 20 2 2011 38 12 6 21 2 2012 6 8 32 1 2011 7 7 33 1 2012 9 7 31 3 2011 9 7 30 1 2012 10 8 28 2 2011 11 6 22 4 2012 1 Includes leather goods/bags, shoes, watches/jewelry SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 5 We see big tickets becoming even bigger. The level of customization on luxury performance cars has hit a recent high this year: this is where all the money is made. †Ã¢â‚¬â€President, luxury car manufacturer to use digital means on their Consumer Decision Journey;6 this matters because women account for about 75 percent of luxury sales in Japan. For another, almost 16 percent of 20-somethings who had a smartphone o r tablet had used it for their last luxury purchase, compared to 5 percent for over-50s; and a full 75 percent of younger consumers had used their device to check prices (Exhibit 6). Capturing the younger consumer is vital, given the looming cloud that is Japan’s relentlessly aging society. As established brands strive to ensure they remain relevant to Japan’s technologically-oriented young people, it is plausible, even likely, that a digital component will be central to those efforts. Likewise social media cannot be ignored. A February 2012 Nikkei survey of Japanese smartphone users showed that about 80 percent of women in ther 20s and 30s, 80 percent of men in their 20s, and 60 percent of men in their 30s and 40s use social media. 7 ? Old-school rules – by default Because the luxury experience is so important, it stands to reason that both sexes and all ages strongly prefer to do their high-end shopping in person. They still like it best of all in department stores (Exhibit 7). It would be a mistake, however, to conclude that the department store format is thriving. On the contrary: while the sheer number of department stores in prime locations all but guarantees a large audience of shoppers, the tired format has yet to find its place in today’s more dynamic, user-friendly retail landscape. What it all means Based on this research and our experience with many retail clients, we have identified several important implications. ? Own the interplay between digital and in-store touchpoints and embrace social media Just a few years ago, at one of McKinsey’s annual luxury leader dinners in Japan, the consensus in the room was that social media and Exhibit 6: luxury were mutually exclusive. After all, the thinking went, social media is inclusive by definition, and luxury is exclusive. Today, companies like Burberry are demonstrating just how backward and self-defeating that thinking was. Burberry boasts 12 million Facebook followers, 800,000 Twitter followers, and 12 million views on 250 different YouTube videos. In a statement accompanying Burberry’s results over the sixmonth period to September 30, 2011, Angela Ahrendts, the CEO, Smart phones have become an important tool in purchase process for younger consumers General public Do you own a smartphone or tablet PC? Did you use it for your last luxury purchase? Percent, n = 1,458 Shoppers who used a I used it on my last smartphone or tablet PC on I have smartphone/tablet PC luxury purchase last luxury purchase 20s n = 224 30s n = 497 40s n = 414 50s+ n = 323 12 68 36 53 26 46 20 27 Luxury purchases 23 16 22 12 17 8 19 5 SOURCE: Impress RD ? Smartphone/mobile use trend survey? , 2012 Luxury CEO dinner respondent survey Exhibit 7: Department stores continue to play crucial role for the category, but three other channels are also strong Thinking about the past 12 months, what channels did you visit to buy luxury goods? multiple answer) Department Fashion goods n = 296 Leather goods n = 294 Watch/jewelry n = 270 Shoes n = 236 76. 2 58. 1 64. 2 77. 0 Brand shop 35. 5 27. 0 34. 2 39. 2 17. 0 33. 0 Outlet 39. 7 39. 7 Duty Free Shop 35. 4 32. 3 28. 6 29. 7 SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 6. The term â€Å"Consumer Decision Journey† refers to the progression from initial consideration, active evaluation, and moment of purch ase to post-purchase experience and loyalty, first presented in the McKinsey Quarterly, â€Å"The Consumer Decision Journey,† June 2009. 7. Nikkei Shohi Watcher, â€Å"The ‘Smart’ Set is Mainly Female† (â€Å"Suma-ju† na hitobito shuuyaku wa josei), February 2012, p. 22. 6 attributed the company’s strong results to â€Å"continued investment in innovative design, digital marketing, and retail strategies†. Tiffany Co. has also embraced digital media, with a highly regarded e-commerce site, Facebook presence, and even an iPad app showcasing its famous line of engagement rings. A key to succeeding in social media is to deliver the brand story and heritage consistently across media while tailoring messages to the specific consumer segments that are using each media format. It’s also important to understand the role each medium plays in the Consumer Decision Journey. For example, in cosmetics it can be easier to introduce cosmetic routines (e. g. , how and in what sequence to apply the product) in store, but consumers often seek out additional information and reviews online. For apparel and accessories, customers may go to the store to buy, since they want to be able to touch items and try them on. The initial introduction and attraction often happens outside the store – from storefronts, wordof-mouth, or magazines. Winners will be those who can excel at multichannel marketing and sales. ? Make the most of travel retail Japanese consumers love to travel – up to 20 percent of all luxury consumers have shopped abroad in the past 24 months (Exhibit 8). This accounts for the crucial role of dutyfree shops, where a third of luxury consumers have shopped in the last year. Women are particularly prone to stopping by duty-free, with 36 percent of them buying there. As a result of international travel and the Internet, consumers today know what luxury goods cost both inside and outside Japan, and they ay be timing their shopping to take advantage. This is especially poignant for luxury manufacturers – they need to recognize that the consumer relationship with any given brand crosses international borders. That fact has implications for after-sales service, and underscores the importance of maintaining consistency with the face of the brand across both channels and geographies. For a number of years, we have been observing the emergence of â€Å"global tribes†, that is, groupings of consumers who have more in common with their counterparts in other geographies than with their fellow countrymen. Easy access to social media and cheap travel will only deepen this phenomenon. In response, luxury manufacturers will need to do much more than simply accept that today’s consumers are global; they will need to make their brands even more so. ? Manage parallel imports Parallel imports – identical products imported from a foreign country, then sold for much less – cannot be prevented, but can be managed. Some brands are trying to restrict parallel imports by tracking serial numbers to determine where the imports are coming from, and decreasing Exhibit 8: argins for retailers who are caught. Others are putting limits on aftersales services available to parallel imports. Few companies have chosen to move to one global, exchangeadjusted recommended retail price, though that may become a more standard approach. ? Embrace customization and made-to-order luxury Building off a trend popularized by other consumer-goods companies, such as Adidas and Nike in sports footwear , luxury auto manufacturers, and luxury handbag and accessory players are embracing customization. This is consistent with a broader consumer trend in developed markets (the â€Å"My† generation) where niche is replacing mass in many areas and consumers have grown used to customizing everything from their playlists to their iPhone covers. Luxury has always been synonymous with exclusivity, but with so many stores and so many new channels to buy from, we have begun to see a â€Å"commoditization† of exclusivity. In a sense, then, customization is the ultimate in exclusivity. For example, Louis Vuitton recently launched a service in Japan that allows customers to select the leather and then design unique Japanese consumers continue to purchase luxury items abroad 2012 2011 2010 Which of the following places did you make a luxury purchase in last 2 years? Percent of respondents who bought luxury goods in category abroad within last 24 months; multiple answer; 2012 Top 5 Hawaii Korea Europe North America (excluding Hawaii) Hong Kong/Macau SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2011/2012 14 10 12 14 17 17 18 22 21 22 22 25 27 32 19 7 â€Å"We continue to be concerned about the relevance and impact of department stores. We can’t stop experimenting with new concepts. —Japan president, global luxury accessory and apparel player products. Some luxury carmakers tell us their strong revenue growth in Japan has come not because they are selling more cars, but because buyers are loading up on various bells and whistles to create their own personalized, ideal vehicle. Of course, customization comes at a cost to luxury manufacturers, adding complexities to the supply chain a nd beyond. It must be reserved primarily for truly high-end products. the number of car-sharers has increased 10-fold, to 170,000, and revenues ould surge to $550 million by 2016, according to estimates from Frost Sullivan. 9 This shift to value is real and enduring. So, we believe, is the emphasis on discretion. In the wake of the earthquake, the percentage of those who said that showing off luxury goods was in bad taste rose sharply, from 24 percent to 49 percent; this year, it was 51 percent. The quest for value and a desire to avoid the appearance of conspicious consumption are not necessarily antithetical to an appreciation of luxury. These attitudes can co-exist. In fact, that precisely describes the state of the Japanese market: Consumers are ready, willing, and sometimes eager to buy. But they are doing so with rigorous deliberation. Exhibit 9: Brian Salsberg is a principal in McKinsey’s Tokyo office and a leader of the Consumer Shopper Insights center in Asia. Naomi Yamakawa is a marketing expert in Tokyo. The authors wish to thank Georges Desvaux, Todd Guild, Ryu Iwase, Euljeong Moon, Yuka Morita, and Kohei Sakata for their help. Conclusions Only a little more than a year after the worst crisis to hit Japan since World War II, the Japanese luxury market is stable. Ultimately, it comes down to this: despite deflation and disaster, Japanese consumers continue to want luxury goods and to buy them at a good clip. But – and this has been true since the financial crisis hit in 2008 – they are more cautious about price and more demanding. They do not just want an expensive product to look great and to work beautifully, but to satisfy other needs, whether emotional or even social. Half of luxury car buyers, for instance, say that â€Å"eco-friendliness† is important to them (Exhibit 9). The quest for value, in all its forms, is becoming characteristic up and down the retail chain. As we argued in the McKinsey Quarterly in 2010, many consumers have diverted a chunk of their spending away from high-priced prestige. 8 Wal-Mart, Amazon, Costco, Ikea, Daiso, Uniqlo, private-label foods, and the low- to middle-end specialty apparel players are all doing conspicuously well. Then there is carsharing – short-term rentals by the hour. This service barely existed in 2009 (revenues were about $17 million). Today it has become positively mainstream. With many Japanese deterred by the high price of owning and maintaining a car, Photograph: Abbie Chessler What do luxury consumers think of luxury automobiles? 2012 2011 Regarding luxury cars, do you agree/disagree to the below statements? Percent who answered â€Å"strongly agree† and â€Å"agree† within 6 scale; n = 1,458 Luxury cars have characteristics that justify the premium price 20s 30s 40s 50s+ 31 37 33 30 35 33 41 39 9 12 11 11 10 It’s worth the money to buy a luxury car for the superb driving experience 13 13 12 Being â€Å"eco-friendly† is as important for luxury cars as design or driving experience 51 47 48 50 56 52 52 44 SOURCE: McKinsey Japan Luxury Consumer Survey 2012 About the Japan Luxury Consumer Survey McKinsey conducted this national online survey of 1,450 consumers in April and May 2012, for the fourth year in a row. Focusing on four categories (fashion, leather goods, shoes, and watches/jewelry), we interviewed 250 to 300 luxury consumers (defined as those who have purchased any one of 174 brands in the last two years). We also spoke to 350 â€Å"lapsed† luxury buyers. Two-thirds of the respondents were female. 8. McKinsey Quarterly, â€Å"The new Japanese consumer,† March 2010. ttps://www. mckinseyquarterly. com/The_new_Japanese_consumer_2548 9. Frost Sullivan, â€Å"Strategic Analysis of the Car-Sharing Market in Japan,† July 2011 8 What McKinsey’s Consumer and Shopper Insights portal has to offer Where do more than 15,000 executives get their daily dose of consumer insights? csi. mckinsey. com. Sign up now. It’s free. ? ? ? ? ? How are China’s h ypermarkets different from Western ones? (One clue: those live chickens in the food aisle. ) How is the digital consumer changing? (In six major ways. ) How are Mexican consumers feeling? (Not great. Are global luxury shoppers cutting back? (Not so much. ) Is Poland promising territory for online retailers? (Yes. ) The 21st century has already seen the unimaginable and the improbable. But here is one certainty: The world is about to see the biggest increase in consumption in history. Learn all about it—and be part of the conversation—at csi. mckinsey. com. These are just a few of the questions asked and answered on csi. mckinsey. com. As a global consultancy, McKinsey has the resources, and the desire, to explore the ever-changing, ever-elusive global consumer. To take just one example, we have spoken with more than 60,000 Chinese shoppers to discern what they are thinking, buying—and thinking about buying. Here’s another example: Since August 2008, McKinsey has interviewed a representative sample of Americans every six months to track their attitudes and spending. How do the world’s digital consumers spend their online time? We can tell you that, too. While csi. mckinsey. com is a rich forum for McKinsey’s work, we also spotlight the best of others, not only on the site, but on our Facebook and Twitter accounts (@mckinsey_csi). By combining the best of McKinsey and the best of the rest, we add something new to the site almost every day. We believe this makes csi. mckinsey. com the go-to place for those who need the freshest, smartest thinking on why consumers do what they do. What’s next? We want to get our users more involved; we’d also like to diversify how we present our materials. So we hope you will join us as we continue to improve csi. mckinsey. com. Just click the sign-up button on the top right of the site, or email us at McKinseyCSI@McKinsey. com. We’ll send you notices of what’s new about twice a month. ttp://csi. mckinsey. com 9 McKinsey Consumer and Shopper Insights You can dowload McKinsey’s previous luxury reports at http://csi. mckinsey. com July 2010 McKinsey Asia Consumer and Retail McKinsey Asia Consumer and Retail Luxury goods in Japan: Momentary sigh or long sayonara? How luxury companies can succeed in a changing market Japan’s luxury consumer: Detecting a pulse? Special Report: McKinsey Company Japan Luxury Goods Survey 2010 Brian Salsberg Naomi Yamakawa Luxury goods in Japan: Momentary sign or long sayonara? (June 2009) Japan’s luxury consumer: Detecting a pulse? (June 2010) June 2011 Consumer and Shopper Insights August 2011 August 2010 CSI Insights Flash June 2010 McKinsey Consumer and Shopper Insights McKinsey Consumer Shopper Insights Korea’s luxury market: Demanding consumers, but room to grow McKinsey Asia Consumer and Shopper Insights No seismic shift for luxury in postquake Japan Special Report: Japan Luxury Goods Survey 2011 Understanding China’s Growing Love for Luxury By Aimee Kim and Martine Shin Key themes from the 2011 McKinsey Korea Luxury Consumer Survey Every year since 2006, sales of luxury goods in South Korea have risen at least 12%1, to an estimated $4. billion in 2010. In the first four months of 2011, sales at department stores were up more than 30% compared to 2010. 2 This continues an established trend, as last year’s report on the market showed (see report at csi. mckinsey. com: â€Å"Living it up in luxury. †) Still, insiders are asking whether it can last. For one thing, according to McKinsey’s survey , the percentage of household income that luxury consumers spend on luxury is already higher in South Korea (5%), than in Japan (4%)3—and the Japanese luxury market has been stagnant in recent years. Moreover, the performances of famous brands in Korea have been mixed. For example, LVMH and Ferragamo continued to do well, but others, like Gucci Group and Dior, saw sales drop in real terms in 2010. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thus, while the headline news is that the luxury market is still growing strongly, uncertainty is also mounting. In this year’s report, McKinsey addresses these concerns, which come in the form of three key questions: Can South Korea keep it up? What’s changing? And what do these trends mean for the players in the luxury industry? To answer these questions, for the second year in a row, McKinsey surveyed 1,000 Koreans who had purchased at least 1 million Korean won ($930) in luxury goods in the previous year across four categories —fashion apparel, leather goods, shoes, and watches/jewelry. Among the respondents were 200 â€Å"heavy purchasers†Ã¢â‚¬â€those who had spent at least 10 million Korean won ($9,300). We also interviewed 24 senior executives of luxury-goods companies. Here’s what we found. 5 Let’s start with the proposition that not all consumers are created equal; to a startling degree, it is mainly the heavy purchasers who are keeping the Korean luxury market rolling with such force. For example, Lotte department store estimated that the number of â€Å"Most Valuable Customers†Ã¢â‚¬â€those who spend 15 million won ($14,000) or more a year—rose 14. 4% in 2010, compared to 9. 2% for other kinds of luxury consumers. The number of VIP customers at Shinsegae department store —those who spend more than 8 million won ($7,400) —grew 35%, compared to 12% for other consumers. 6 Shopping at the high end also appears to be habit-forming. McKinsey found that heavy purchasers are much more likely to say that they enjoy their goodies â€Å"as much as I always have† vs. non-heavy customers (33% to 12%). This difference in attitude was reflected in their actual spending: The big-spenders indicated that they had spent more on all four luxury categories in the previous 12 months. Non-heavy buyers were pickier: While they spent more on watches and leather, they spent less on South Korea: Living it up in luxury Special Report: 2010 Luxury Goods Survey McKinsey Company South Korea Brian Salsberg Naomi Yamakawa 1. Can South Korea keep it up? Yes. A number of trends, small and large, are creating a model of sustainable growth for the next three to five years. McKinsey Insights China Euromonitor Ministry of Knowledge Economy McKinsey analysis Financial Supervisory Service The report surveyed at least 200 luxury consumers for each product category; luxury consumers were screened based on purchase history of select luxury brands (ranging from affordable â€Å"masstige† brands to â€Å"super premium† brands) and included 85 luxury fashion apparel brands, 57 luxury leather goods and shoes brands, and 47 luxury watch/jewelry brands. Asia Economy, â€Å"VIP customers have increased at department stores,† August 28, 2010 No seismic shift for luxury in post-quake Japan (June 2011) Understanding China’s growing love for luxury (March 2011) Korea’s luxury market: Demanding consumers,but room to grow (August 2011) South Korea: Living it up in luxury (August 2010) How to cite Standing Tall: Japan’s Resilient Luxury Market, Papers

Friday, December 6, 2019

Five Students Behavior Samples for Students †MyAssignmenthelp.com

Question: Discuss about the Primary Five Students Behavior. Answer: Introduction When teachers speak about behavior relating to the primary five students, usually refer to the bad behavior which includes, off-task, confrontational, un-biddable, maladjusted, acting-out, naughty, disruptive, anti-social and non-cooperative. These behaviors arise due to emotional and behavioral difficulties (Blackwood, 2014). The following categories show the behaviors of primary five in categories. Interest in schoolwork Negative approach to school Short attention span Constantly needs reminders Does not finish work/gives up easily Verbal off-task behaviors Learning organization Fails to meet deadlines, not prepared Inaccurate, messy and slow work Forgetful, copies or rushes work Communication Lack of use of non-verbal skills Constantly talks Inappropriate timing of communication Poor communication skills Work efficiency in a group Does not take turns Refuses to share Necessity in seeking help Makes excessive and inappropriate demands Does not ask finding out questions Constantly seeking assistance Behavior towards the teaching staff Deliberately interrupts to annoy Aims verbal aggression, swears at teacher Talks back impertinently to the teacher Responds negatively to instructions Respect to other pupils Inappropriate sexual behaviors Teases and bullies Scornful use of social aggression Verbal violence at other pupils Attention seeking Do dangerous things without thought Shouts and otherwise seeks attention Calls out, eats, run around the class Throws things, climbs on things Hum, fidgets, disturbs others Physically peaceable Cruel/spiteful Fights aims physical violence at others Bullies and intimidates physically Losses temper throws things Proper respect Steals things Destroy own and others things Poor respect for property Empathy Selfish No awareness of feelings of others Emotionally detached Intolerant Social awareness Stares blankly listless Not accepted or well-liked Few friends Shows bizarre behavior Withdrawn or unresponsive Does not participate in class activity Inactive daydreams stares into space Happiness Serious, said self-harming Infers suicide Prone to emotional upset, tearful Depressed, unhappy or discontented Confidence Lacks self-esteem, cautious, shy Does not take initiative Does not take initiative Reticent, fears failure, feels inferior Anxious, tense, tearful Emotional stability Does not recover quickly from upset Does not express feelings Frequent mood changes, irritable Over-reacts does not accept punishment or praise Does not delay gratification Inappropriate emotional reaction These behaviors greatly affect teaching thus hindering the teachers from executing their duties. Using operant condition technique on primary five students to control their behavior Many teaching staffs acknowledge that discipline is important for a child's success and development. The general belief about discipline is that it must be attained through punishment. However, this is not always the case; operant conditioning can also be used to foster positive reinforcement. This can be used in the classroom encourage the good behavior you want - and need among your pupils. The theory of operant conditioning is a theory that encourages good behavior through positive reinforcements and discourages negative behavior through negative reinforcement. According to the Psychologists, every action has an equal and opposite reaction or what is mostly referred to as a consequence. When the actions are good, there is a possibility that the individual might repeat the same action in future due to the realized positive consequences. On the other hand, if the consequence emanating from his actions is negative, chances of repeating such actions in a similar situation are minor. Through a repeated process of these actions and consequences, behavior is developed as the individual continues to learn what is appropriate and useful, and what is not (Aloff, 2013). Operant conditioning is very useful and effective in the classroom environment. Ways of reinforcing good behavior include praises, and rewards (Vargas, 2017). The following example shows how the praising works in a classroom environment. During 'listening time' in class, pupils are advised to remain quiet, and if they feel the need to make a vocal contribution, they are advised to raise up their hand. Those pupils who managed to sit quietly and behave in an exemplary way, were praised by the teacher by telling them well done- just as I asked'. The students would feel pleased by themselves due to the positive response was given to them. From there onwards, the kids are likely to repeat the action of listening quietly and raising their hands to make a vocal contribution in the future, due to the feeling of pride and self-satisfaction, which they want to emulate. (Axelrod, Hall, 2015). Though the technique is simple, the teacher has managed to teach the pupils on the kind of behavior that she desires, and through positive reinforcement, the child gets the urge to impress the teacher hence mutual positive outcome is realized. Another technique is through the use of rewards. However, rewards should not be used more often as they lead to addiction and dependency. Rewards make the pupils unable to act the same way in the future without rewards (Fredrick, 2017). Through incorporating operant conditioning techniques into lesson plans, the teacher can teach the pupils useful skills - as well as good behaviors. A teacher may use symbols such as smiley faces, stamps, stickers, and even simple ticks when a child does something correctly; this will motivate the pupils to repeat the good work again in the future (Staddon, Niv, 2012). Also, the operant conditioning can still be used by the teacher when he/she wants to teach the children a new skill or behavior e.g. spelling a word. To show the children that they have done the correct thing, the teacher can administer praise and do the opposite when they fail to get it right. The aim is to ensure that the teacher natures the pupils by aiding them in their development through instilling positive culture and approach Garner, 2017). Strengths Skinner theory advocates that that says, when a child is rewarded based on good behavior, there is a possibility that he/she will repeat the good behavior. If the pupil is not shown that the behavior is good through positive reinforcement such as praise and rewards, he/she lacks the drive to continue the good behavior. Consequently, when a pupil misbehaves, negative reinforcement, which strengthens the behavior in a positive way, may be applied. Punishing children as result of behaving in a certain way will make them not to repeat the behavior again. Using positive and negative reinforcement may help to solve pupils behavior problems. The pupils start to realize mentally and make the association between good behavior with rewards, and bad behavior with punishment. Good results will emanate from good behavior, while bad behavior produces an undesirable result (Simmon, 2017). Applying the operant theory can be more helpful in controlling a childs behavior compared to punishment o control students behavior. Usually when a child misbehaves, the teacher gives a punishment. The punishment may include taking away the privilege, issue more homework, or swap seats. If shows a good behaviour, special privileges are then given to the students, or free time, this is referred to as positive reinforcement. The other positive and negative reinforcements that can be used by the teacher are grades. When the pupil does not study for a test, the student scores low grades. The low grade acts as negative reinforcement for failing to do extra studies and high grades for studying. The operant theory is useful when developing children behavior, and when teaching them (Geis, Stebbins, Lundin, 2016). Weaknesses The operant theory seems to deal with the specific type of behavior that is good and bad. It looks like there may be no difference in between. The habit of reinforcing good behavior as a teacher is tiresome and can only takes place for a few times. The pupil ought to learn how to behave well and continue on that trend long after positive reinforcements has stopped. When the positive reinforcements stop, the pupil might stop behaving in a good way as well. Consequently, a pupil with a continuous bad behavior can only be punished many times before he/she loses the drive to work on his/her behavior. According to the operant theory, a badly behaving child requires a type of motivation to influence good behavior. Sometimes if whatever is discouraging negative reinforcement may not be adequate, in such a case an indirect motivation may be applied to influence a childs good behavior (Gupta, 2017). During the application of operant conditioning o pupils, it is advisable to allow a little room that encourages group work as well as asking of questions. Operant conditioning is rooted on improving behavior from lowest level of thinking, through the process of reinforcement, and continuously moves up until the desired behavior is attained. To practice the operant theory in the classroom, individual tasks are then given to the pupils by the teacher by the topic. This task is repeated until completion. This theory shows that the lack of engagement and motivation among the pupils, is the source of weakness in behavioral change. Students ought to engage in-group discussion and be encouraged to solve problems through experiments and research (Hasekiu, 2013). Reinforcement There are positive and negative reinforcements. These reinforcements work through increasing the likelihood of behavior. As for punishment, any action weakens that reduces the chance of the occurrence of behavior is termed as punishment.Positive punishment discourages a behavior through presenting unpleasant consequences after the response; on the other hand, negative punishment destroys a response by discouraging something pleasant. For instance, when a pupil is grounded after fighting with another pupil, will probably refrain from fighting due to the positive punishment. Another example is when a pupil misses the opportunity to go to recess after getting a poor grade. This is a negative punishment that makes the pupil improve the grades (Joseph, 1974). However, sometimes it becomes difficult to differentiate whether the punishment is positive and encourages behavior or negative punishment that decreases the behavior. For On a hot day cold wind con be viewed as a positive reinforcer as it brings a cool air to cool the heat, or a negative reinforce as it takes the heat away. However, it is a possible that the reinforcer can be positive negative at the same time. For instance, a smoker may smoke a cigarette for pleasure, which is a positive enforcement and eliminates the craving for nicotine, which makes it a negative reinforcement (Mike, 2011). When trying to change behavior, it is advisable that reinforcement and punishment are not contradicting each other. The use of positive reinforcement to change behavior is more fruitful than punishment. The reason behind it is that positive reinforcement tends to create a good feeling on the person or animal. This helps to create a relationship that is positive between the individual giving the reinforcement. Some of the positive reinforcement that can be used includes financial reward, awarding of status or prestige and verbal praise or approval. Punishment is more likely to encourage temporary changes in behavior as it leads to the creation of a negative relationship between the individual giving the reinforcement. In the absence of that individual providing the punishment, the chances of developing the unwanted behavior are high (Rachlin, 2015). Creating Complex Behaviors with the help of Operant Conditioning To instill complex behaviors, one needs to extend the use of operant learning and alter the schedule that is used for reinforcement. This paper has mostly discussed on continuous reinforcement schedule, upon which a behavior that is desired is reinforced whenever it occurs (Segal, 2016). Continuous reinforcement helps in obtaining fast results in learning. However, the behavior is extinct once the reinforcer disappears. The main challenge that the responder may give up quickly if the desired behavior is not realized despite the reinforcements (Rachlin, 2015) In real life situations, reinforcers are rarely continuous; they appear within a schedule that is intermittent and may reinforce the response or in some occasions fail to. Intermittent reinforcement leads to a slow change in behavior In comparison to continuous reinforcement, however, they lead to resistance to extinction. This is due to the reason that they take longer to reappear and thus before the learner realizes that there is no reward to accompany the behavior. Thus, it sticks and takes the time to be extinct (Sakamoto, 2017). References Aloff, B. (2013).Positive Reinforcement(1st ed.). Neptune City: TFH Publications. Axelrod, S., Hall, R. (2015).Behavior modification(1st ed.). Austin, Tex.: Pro-Ed. Blackwood, R. (2014).The Control of Anti-Social Behavior in Inner-City Classrooms Through the Use of Verbally Mediated Self-Control (Teaching Verbally Mediated Self-Control in the Classroom). Final Report(1st ed.). Fredrick, H. (2017).ISTC 301: Integrating Instructional Tech / Strengths and Weaknesses of Operant Conditioning.Integratingtech301.pbworks.com. Retrieved 6 May 2017, from https://integratingtech301.pbworks.com/w/page/20021638/Strengths%20and%20Weaknesses%20of%20Operant%20Conditioning Garner, P. (2017).Challenging Behaviour in the Classroom.amazonaws. 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Friday, November 29, 2019

The Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake factory is one among the most successful fast food companies in the world. Although the name of this company may suggest that it deals with cheese and cakes only, it should be noted that this factory offer over two hundred different food choices. Most of the menu in the factory is based on orders from its customers, a strategy adapted to cater for the different dietary requirements by different customers.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on The Cheesecake Factory specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The success of the Cheesecake factory can be attributed to the quality products associated with the company. For instance, the company uses high quality ingredients in their food production and this tradition has made the factory’s products to be outstanding in the competitive fast foods industry (The cheesecake factory,1). The factory provides services both to be consumed in the many outlets of the factory and take away services for customers who wish to enjoy the factory’s products at their homes. Among the most famous products of this company are the legendary cheesecakes and special deserts (The cheesecake factory, 1). These take away foods provide a crucial opportunity for the factory to collect revenue because they are highly demanded. Passing by the cheesecakes factory will definitely attract ones attention. The factory outlets are situated in strategic places with high population. This strategy has enabled the factory attract a large number of customers. The various food choices provided by the cheesecakes factory has made the factory to be the most preferred among fast food providers in the market. As a result, the factory has been registering a positive growth due to the ever increasing revenue generated y the factory’s daily sales. The aim of the cheesecakes factory is to add value not only to the investors but also to the employees and customers of the factory . For example, the factory has made the regular training of its workers a tradition. This strategy is aimed at making the employees of the factory aware of the most recent technology in the food provision industry. The factory also pays its employees an attractive salary to motivate their efforts. Consequently, the employees of this factory apply the most current technology to ensure that the factory’s products are outstanding in the market (The cheesecake factory, 1).. Inside the factory outlets, there are attractive displays of foods. The rooms are designed in a way to ensure the comfort of its customers. The factory’s products are of a lower price compared to those of other factories providing similar products. This ensures that customers enjoy their preferred products at a friendly price. These strategies adapted by the cheesecakes factory have made the factory’s brand a success. Through the provision of better services, the factory has been able to attract and win the confidence of many customers.Advertising Looking for essay on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More In addition to providing a wide range of foods, the cheesecakes factory provides gift cards to be used for various occasions. The factory either emails cards personalized greetings and a photo of the recipient or with a logo of the factory. In other cases, the factory sends the cards via first class mail. These gift cards are delivered with standardized prices to attract customers into the factory’s business. Through this strategy, the cheesecakes factory makes tremendous revenue collection, thus adding value to the investor. The factory’s management uses the income generated by the factory to motivate workers and improve the services of the factory. Consequently, the factory adds value to its customers by ensuring that they receive goods that will maximize their utility. Work Cited The c heesecake factory. Our story. Retrieved from https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ This essay on The Cheesecake Factory was written and submitted by user KingBedlam to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.

Monday, November 25, 2019

Curcuit Breaker Abstract essays

Curcuit Breaker Abstract essays A circuit breaker was examined to determine how it works. Basically, it is designed to disconnect the current if the current passing through the breaker is higher than the allowable current. Its main parts consist of a switch, connecting pads, and the disconnect device. Since the breaker consists of many individual parts, the only improvement found was to combine some of the parts into a single part. Our group dissected a thirty-amp household Circuit-breaker. Its purpose is to protect electrical appliances from being damaged though excessive currents. A circuit breaker limits the amount of current that may safely enter a household electrical system via a predetermined amperage rating. It is placed in series between your house and the provided electricity. Any current in excess of the rated current amount will trip the circuit breaker in to a non-conducting or open path condition. The closed path is maintained until either magnetism or thermal expansion causes the circuit The circuit breaker has several features that are worth noting in the design discussion. First is its ability to detect various types of loading situations. The breaker can not only open a circuit in response to a current spike, but can also react to a sustained moderate current draw, just above its rated current. The circuit breaker also has an easily resetable 3-position switch, and various internal safety features such as Operation of the circuit breaker is simple, but utilizes complex mechanisms. Essentially there are to main internal mechanisms; the trigger and the switch. The trigger is the device that senses the abnormal current load. A sharp spike in current will cause a magnetic field to form in the trigger, releasing the switch. A slightly elevated, but more constant current draw through the breaker will cause the bi-metal composit ...

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Training Plan Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words

Training Plan - Essay Example The training will involve a variety of instructional materials. To be specific, training manuals in form of booklets will be used, alongside visual aids which will be used during the presentations. In the booklet will be contained organized list of all the required items. This will range from technical terminologies involved during the construction, safety equipment that will be used during construction, and necessary procedures and processes that count much in the venture. The arrangement of these items is done alphabetically to ensure for easy access by each worker. It also ensures that there is a quick reference guide that would readily assist in addressing the unavoidable cultural diversity amongst the taskforce (CTRE, 2005). The taskforce and issues accruing- This is a component that must be incorporated in order to assist the supervisor to understand the play ground that will be involved during the construction process. This gives a systemized structure that will ensure every member within the company structure fits in their place and work effectively. The basic issues that amount to the task force revolve around three main items, thus; creation of awareness, building of individual skills and planning in order to take action (CTRE, 2005). Creation of Awareness- This is the phase that aims at enlightening all the participants that would be involved in the task force of building and construction all the processes. It cuts across the hierarchy divides, starting from the supervisor all the way down to other workers. The workers must also know such risks that will be involved like falling objects, chemical mixtures, man holes, poisonous gases and fumes, and in exchange observe individual safety measure. Alongside the aforementioned, the supervisor must be aware of the cultural diversification at the work place and come up with amicable measures in addressing it; alongside the help that

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Project Management Review Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words - 2

Project Management Review - Essay Example Project scope management This creates a situation where the scope of the project increases and more tasks are to be accomplished within the limited time and budget that was originally planned for lesser tasks. So, the scope creep puts the project group into overturning the original project time and budget. Project managers are affected by the impacts of the scope creep since the beginning the project management. Controlling the scope creep is a hard task to be completed and requires precisely defined and documented design. The project manger is badly concerned about the project creep as it can sneak up, morph, and destroy a project. However, the term â€Å"scope creep† is not applied when the budget and time of the project is increased in accordance with the changes in the scope, and it is an accepted addition to the scope of the project. 2.0. â€Å"We cannot afford to terminate the project now. We have already spent more than 50 percent of the project budget.† The orga nization has changed its managerial priorities and therefore the project no longer supports the administrative strategies and the project needs to be terminated. The above statement reveals that 50 percent of the project budget is completed. ... 3.0 The role of Project Retrospective. It’s difference from Post-project evaluation. Project Retrospective is a technique to evaluate from the project experience, taking both good and bad of the project into consideration. The primary role of the project retrospective is to discover lessons and to make improvements in process that facilitates planning and execution on future projects. Such discovery is carried by brining up significant positive and negative issues, the basic causes for the issues and suggestions and proposals for improvement, normally accomplished through a retrospective meeting. The Project Retrospective further analyzes the tasks that were successful and also whether to continue with those activities. The analysis includes the functions that were useful and how they could be improved, which decision was wrong that we should not repeat, and about the cause behind the success or failure of an undertaking, and what the team can do about it. On the other hand, P ost-project evaluation is a method of recording the experiences from the past projects for the purpose using those data in the future projects wherever it seems to influence the project. The purpose of the Post-project evaluation is to assist the non-specialists in the project management in dealing with the future decision making. This system will make sure that mistakes are not repeated and the good practices of the management are maintained. In contrast to the project retrospective, the post-project evaluation is prepared with the main objective of learning the lessons that can be applied to the future projects or to transfer to departmental projects and improves project appraisal design, management, and implementation. 4.0 Major deliverables for project closure The

Monday, November 18, 2019

Business Ethics Research Paper Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words - 2

Business Ethics - Research Paper Example One reason why government health care is important is because of the poor health of many Americans. The number of Americans who are considered to be obese is growing every year. This situation desperately requires some intervention for the sake of their health, and the government is best placed to do this. Everyone knows that the America is the largest economy in the world and its people enjoy one of the highest standards of living globally, yet many of its citizens cannot afford health insurance and thus remain afflicted of their illnesses. In fact, the United States of America is one of the last few remaining developed countries that don’t have a government sponsored health care system in place for its citizens. This reflects poorly of the American government because its number one priority should be to take care of its citizens. After all, Americans were the ones who voted a government into office, so their health needs should be a major priority. Another reason why the United States government should enact its health care program is that the economy will improve over the long term. If a large number of Americans are too sick or ill to go to work, then this has a direct negative effect on the American economy. The government is ideally placed to step in and provide support so that these people could be looked after. But, what better way to help them than to give them adequate health care so that they can go back to work. With more people in employment, the economy would experience an upswing. While it would cost the government money to provide health care for it citizens, these sick people would eventually repay this back to the economy over the long term. Opponents of government run health care say that the program is too similar to socialism. Why should it be the responsibility of the government to look after people that may have made bad choices in life? The truth is that the government should be for the people and not against them, so this direct

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Analysis of Films about Racial Conflicts and Discrimination

Analysis of Films about Racial Conflicts and Discrimination The four texts used in this essay are ‘Crash, ‘The Help, ‘American History X and ‘Gran Torino that are based on the two connections Prejudice and Character Development. They have shown similar traits how a lead character is influenced from prejudices in societies and have change on their perspectives on life. These films are important because they are influential to the viewer to show that people can change and that these negative thoughts can be socially extracted. The first connection I will be discussing is Prejudice; this connection is important because it is a conflicting social issue and is a serious matter in society. The second connection is character development, which is shown through strong film techniques. They all have a lead character such as John Ryan, Skeeter Phelan, Derek Vinyard and Walt Kowalski that all have similar cultural perspectives from tough social backgrounds. The characters have an attitude transition that reflects towards the char acters around them to reveal how it is possible to influence change on others. My first connection is focused on the theme of Prejudice; this is shown in scenarios in the four films ‘Crash, ‘The Help, ‘American History X and ‘Gran Torino. The theme prejudice is significant in the films because it is a premature judgement and is a conflicting attitude towards people or groups in society. This connection can affect a persons behaviour and approach that can potentially lead to discrimination to others. The characters in the films are based on stereotypes and overall impressions of people society. The significance of this connection shows that people are not born with prejudice, but have socially experienced these views on others that can further lead to conflict in communities. The first text that shows Prejudice is ‘Crash directed by Paul Haggis is a multi-plot narrative with characters from different racial groups in Los Angeles. This includes racial groups such as white, blacks, Mexicans, Iranians, Asians and Russians, in the film all these ethnic groups are guilty of racial discrimination or somehow a victim of it in some way. This film shows that not only whites are prejudiced, but minorities have prejudiced toward others and towards their own race. A key example of racial prejudice is shown through Officer John Ryan who is prejudiced against blacks. Although Officer Ryan is the main antagonist, he is the character that changes the most, risking his life in an effort to save the life black woman he sexually harassed. Paul Haggis portrays that Ryan is guilty of racial discrimination. An example of prejudice in the film is shown when Ryan phones a health clinic on behalf of his ill father, a black woman refuses his request to see a different doctor . After revealing her name, Shaniqua, Ryan replies big f**king surprise that is. He has already made his mind up about her race by her name, after having a conversation with her with contempt. This aspect reveals that he shows discrimination to all blacks. Its the sense of touch. In any real city, you walk, you know? You brush past people; people bump into you. In L.A., nobody touches you. Were always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other just so we can feel something. This quote shows that every person needs to have physical contact with another person in society. In the setting of the film (Los Angeles) is portraying it is a busy city where nobody takes time to notice anyone, so people feel isolated. The purpose of this shows people feel desperate from contact in society that we perform unconsciously commit violence or commit to acts in order to gain direct contact we desire from human beings. The film shows that the discrim ination is entirely inescapable and is not necessary; there will always be preconceived notions out there. The second film that shows Prejudice is ‘The Help directed by Tate Taylor; this is based in the 1960s in Mississippi with signs of social division favouring the white ethnic groups. The film shows legal segregation and financial struggles of African-American people with limited employment opportunities. The woman who served as the help were treated poorly, they had to have different bathrooms because they were accused of carrying diseases and were only able to have one set of cutlery utensils. This is shown through the film technique of the camera shot; this is a long-shot of Hilly Holbrook looking down over Aibileen. The shot is used to show that whites are superior to African-Americans in society and that they are almost powerless. This film is important because it promotes equally and accepting treatment of all ethnic groups. It shows that society has changed vastly over the last 50 years and that social division has reduced. The director, however, shows that there are still signs of racial discrimination in society, and there is still a divide between racial groups. God says we need to love our enemies. It hard to do. However it can start by telling the truth. This quote shows that in order to have balance in society we need to start respecting each other and to treat everyone equally. The character Aibileen shows to women that we are all the same and not that much divides people into society only prejudice beliefs. The third film that shows Prejudice is ‘American History X directed by Tony Kaye, conveying racial discrimination, equality and stereotyping. The film revolves around the main character Derek Vinyard who prejudices racial, ethnic groups due to blacks that murdered his father. The two brothers Derek and Danny show to the audience that hate is learned, but shows that their racial discrimination is influenced by the father who is a racist man. A key of example of this is shown at the dinner to scene that shows the viewer how racist people are made in society. Derek says I do not respect anyone who lets these monkeys in the streets he is discriminating monkeys that are referred to like blacks. He believes that Police do not have the privilege to let African-Americans into societies because they only cause crime. Hate is baggage. Lifes is too short to be pissed off all the time. Its just not worth it. The quote used by Danny to show that discrimination is pointless, there is no poin t having racial grudges a lifetime should be used for better things .This film is important because it sends a message to the viewer that racism can be turned around and forgotten about. The film shows a never ending cycle of Prejudice as Danny is shot by an African-American due to his social views on ethnic groups. The film is relevant because the cycle needs to stop in society in order to respect everyone; everyone deserves to be treated equally because we are all the same. Finally the fourth film that shows Prejudice is ‘Gran Torino directed by Gran Torino. This film focuses on racial slandering, stereotyping and discrimination, shows friendship building, true family values and community conflict. The film primarily focuses on the character Walt Kowalski a retired war veteran who appears to be forced into racism after serving in the Korean War. Walts world is changing with his wife pasting away; neighbourhood is decaying, his family relationship is slipping away and he is clinging to his Korean War memories that take away the happiness in his life. Walt finally receives his redemption by conflicting destructive prejudice, consuming Hmong teenage gangs that have consumed him. The relationship between Walt and his neighbours causes him to overcome his racial issues and puts this neighbourhood further ahead than his own. This is important because it shows us how a friendship that never would have grown can even sometimes save a life. The importance of this connection is shown through the use of dialogue I thought you Asian girls were supposed to be smart. This filming technique reveals Walt stereotypes Asian races only due to societys opinions on Asian people. This is an important issue because racial profiling targets all people of a particular race. The link in the text shows also how this can also lead to how racial groups can sometimes be treated like criminals and is unfair on the innocent people of these racial groups. My second connection involves character development, with key characters such as John Ryan, Skeeter Phelan, Derek Vinyard and Walt Kowalski that have had significant impacts on the public. The purpose of this contact of character development is to show that people have the ability to change their lives. That everybody has massive potential of creating change by events in reality that can further influence the people around them to do so. The four texts all show obvious signs of character development through constant transitions of change and perspectives on others lives. The first text I will be discussing is ‘Crash directed by Paul Haggis that contains several protagonist characters one of the stand out characters is Officer John Ryan, this is show through character development. Officer Ryan is perceived as an extremely verbal person but his non-verbal communication speaks even louder. Early in the film, Ryan sells himself as a stereotypical arrogant police officer. This is shown when he pulled over Cameron and his wife Christine, this is due to him having hatred towards blacks, and he used his power to provoke inappropriate behaviour towards an innocent couple of colour. When Christine put her hands on the car, he began to feel her up and fiercely intimidating Character. However, as the movie progressed, you see Ryan living with his Dad and taking care of him due to his health problems. Then we see him take extreme measures to try to gain any health benefit for his father. Finally at the climax scene of the film you see him have a transition to risk his own life to save Christine. My father doesnt deserve to suffer like this. He was a janitor. He struggled his whole life. Saved enough to start his own company. Twenty-three employees, all of them black. Paid em equal wages when no one else was doing that. This quote is used to show that life is a never ending cycle and that you only get what you give and that karma will find a way back on you. This contact shows that it is only human to form an opinion of the whole when only based on a few. It shows that stereotyping many groups of people based, only a few incidents is a strong perception of people making false judgements in society. The character redeems him, but let his bitterness and emotion control his life and took it out on those who didnt deserve it. The film portrays that there is always going to be bad things to happen to us in life and we cannot hide from these issues. But it is up to us in society to go about how we handle and move on to define who we are. The second text that involves character development is ‘The Help directed by Tate Taylor is primarily focusing on the main character Skeeter Phelan helping the African-American community in America. Skeeter is brought up in a white high-division society that has strong feelings for coloured races which lead Skeeter to be so liberated throughout the film. The character is influenced in seeing her friends employ African-American maids. Skeeter both admires and fears letting down her mother and her friend Hilly. Even though she pursues completing a manuscript called Help with assistance from a maid name Aibilieen. She seeks the reason Constantine abruptly left her familys employment. Dont waste your time on obvious things. Write about what disturbs you; particularly if it seems to bother no one else. This quote is used to inspire Skeeter to write about The Help because they are pushed away from white society and werent given a fair chance of financial employment. This character is prominent to the public to stand up for peoples rights and to not be afraid of getting a viewpoint across in todays society. This character showed me to believe in you and to see others from their point of view; she stood up for blacks rights and gave them a chance in American society. The strong message in the text is to not go down the same path as people who prejudice others, but to choose your own destiny and to treat everyone equally. The third text I will be discussing about my second connection of character development is ‘American History X directed by Tony Kaye revealing the important traits of Derek Vinyard. The main character Derek Vinyard is a leader of a neo-Nazi group in Los Angeles, who goes to prison for murdering an African-American for breaking into his car. When Derek goes to prison, he is seen as a Nazi member with racist tattoos who is invited to the Aryan Brotherhood chapter. Derek rapidly becomes disengaged with this cult and that eventually lead to him being brutally raped by a skinhead member, by this happening Derek sees a greater side of life and wants to leave his ties with the group behind. He sees that there is no benefit of being in this gang, and wants to prevent his younger brother Danny to follow down the same path that he did. We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be by the better angels of our nature. This quote is a summary of the character development of Derek Vinyard as his brother saw him do wrong actions. This shows that our emotions and misguided prejudices separate us from everyone. This film is important because it shows that people with strength to lead us to what is right will show error in our actions to support us to lives allies, not enemies. This connection is relevant in society because people are often mislead from others and dont ever change. This film shows we are better off to change and be independent that to be together and unhappy. The final text is ‘Gran Torino directed by Clint Eastwood; there are obvious signs of character development shown in the text, and this is from the main character Walt Kowalski. This shown in the film when Walt has new neighbours moving into his neighbourhood that lead to gangs being involved with the family. The character Walt is perceived as a racist Korean War Hero; that is becoming increasingly unhappy with his family and his wife passing away, he builds a relationship with the Hmong people. Walt had no problem calling it like he saw it. However, he was right. I knew nothing about life or death, until I got to know Walt and boy did I learn. This quote shows Walts true personality as he is seen as a stubborn aged man that slowly changes into a respectable, influential person. Walt does not want to be seen weak or to be taken care of, the minute he sees the Taul having a difficult time, he steps up to help him. This connection is important because, it shows how people are ab le to build a relationship from cultural differences and can be influenced to change into a tender minded and gregarious neighbour and father figure who define altruism. In Walts will, he donates his house the local church and gives his prized possession of the Gran Torino to Taul, to pay his respects from his past of murdering Korean people. This film is important because it reveals how change can be good towards someone but can also help people around you. The character Walt showed me that you need others that respect you to find peace and happiness. It is my opinion that the four texts ‘Crash, ‘The Help, ‘American History X and ‘Gran Torino all have strong views such as prejudice and discrimination that are relevant in society. The two connections I have chosen are prejudice and character development that are similar throughout the texts. The films have shown me how social issues are a distraction in society and take away the true colour of people and remove human spirit. Its also shown me that there isnt equality in society and that there is racial discrimination and that not everybody is given a fair chance on life. Each film has significant ideas such as stereotyping and social division that are issues that will most likely be around forever. Overall I would recommend the films in this essay because there are viewpoints that go unnoticed, the films can potentially inspire the viewer to have an attitude transition as the characters have. The films reveal messages that social problems are a never ending cycle and that it is up to us to break the cycle and to respect everyone.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Across Five Aprils By Irene Hunt :: essays research papers

Across Five Aprils By Irene Hunt Across Five April's by Irene Hunt is about how the civil war tears apart a family during the hard times of the civil war. There were 239 pages it this story. The book follows the life of Jethro Creighton, a young farm boy in rural Illinois as he grows from a protected and provided for nine year old, to a educated and respectable young adult during the chaos of the civil war. In the beginning of the book Jethro has an incorrect idea of what war is like. Jethro knows little about war except that of what he has heard from old war heroes tales. His brothers get packed away one by one to different sides of the war. Not until then does he realize through conversation at home and haunting letters from his brothers on the battle field, the true horror of war. One brother (whom is only really an orphaned cousin) is a deserter. Jethro writes to Abraham Lincoln in a effort to keep his brother and family out of trouble with the law. Another one of Jethro's brothers joins the confederacy which goes against all opinions and beliefs formed by the Creighton family and surrounding community. At first the Creightons disagree but they come to a decision and decide to respect and accept his choice of beliefs . This causes an upset with surrounding neighbors and they become destructive and rude. Attempts to ruin the life of the Creighton family are made because of their decision. Meanwhile his sister Jenny wishes to marry Shadrach Yale before he leaves for war. Even though he is a very close friend of the family, her father declines their request because he feels she is too young and won't allow her to marry Shadrach or anyone. He and Jenny continue to plan a wedding and he writes Jenny from his station on the battle field and further tension grows between the family and Shadrach's intentions of marrying.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Medical Terminology Paper

Medical Terminology Paper #1 A Friend of mine went to a girls basketball game with his daughter one night a couple of weeks ago. While they were there, his daughter Nia was complaining of CRAMPING in her right GASTROCNEMIUS, it got so bad at one time her Dad (Scott) told her to point her toes upward to try and stop the CRAMPING. When she did, she had temporary PARALYSIS in her legs and fainted. He then took her home where she seemed to be fine for a while.After a while had passed she then went to get up to do something and fainted again. He then called the rescue squad who came and took VITAL SIGNS and with their DIAGNOSIS brought her to the Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Department to be assessed in the TRIAGE room. After several blood samples and ANGIOGRAPHY there PROGNOSIS was she was full of THROMPLIC OCCLUSIONS from her ABDOMIN CAVITY to her TOES.At that time the PHYSICIAN decided to send her by helicopter immediately to Albany Medical Center where they have a NEUROLOGY SPECIALT Y GROUP. Once she was assessed in TRIAGE there they immediately ran a PHLEBOGRAPHY along with a DUPLEX ULTRASOUND, and lots of bloods samples that checked ERYTHROCYTES, HEMOGLOBIN, LUEKOCYTES, THROBOCYTES, LYMPHOCYTES MONOCYTES, NEUTROPHILS, among many other things.The SURUM is very important in a blood sample of this sort because it is used to find FRIBRINOGEN AND PROTHROMBIN which is CLOTTING PROTEINS. After the test where done they started her on an ANTICOACULANT to prevent any more clotting, and a DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS TREATMENT to break up the clots she had. After a few days the THROMBUS were gone and she was able to come home. She is still seeing SPECIALIST because they have not found out why this has happened. All they know is that it is a Factor #5 defect.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Famous Quotations About Marriage and Married Life

Famous Quotations About Marriage and Married Life Anybody who has been in a happy marriage will confirm that the key to a happy married life lies in the bedrock of trust and friendship. Marriage spells out a lifetime of love. With trust, you can overcome all odds. Build your marriage into a rock-steady relationship with trust. For more secrets to a successful marriage, read these quotes about marriage. Quotes on Marriage HomerThere is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends. Robert C. DoddsThe goal in marriage is not to think alike, but to think together. Lyndon B. JohnsonOnly two things are necessary to keep ones wife happy. One is to let her think she is having her own way, the other, to let her have it. Pearl S. BuckA good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. Rainer Maria RilkeA good marriage is that in which each appoints the other guardian of his solitude. Simone SignoretChains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. That is what makes a marriage last more than passion or even sex! SocratesMy advice to you is to get married. If you find a good wife, youll be happy; if not, youll become a philosopher. Martin LutherThere is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage Iris MurdochThe absolute yearning of one human body for another particular body and its indifference to substitutes is one of lifes major mysteries. Nanette NewmanA good marriage is at least 80 percent good luck in finding the right person at the right time. The rest is trust. Morris L. ErnstA sound marriage is not based on complete frankness; it is based on a sensible reticence. Dave MeurerA great marriage is not when the perfect couple come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. Helen Gahagan DouglasWhen a marriage works, nothing on earth can take its place. Paul TournierThis is what marriage really means: helping one another to reach the full status of being persons, responsible beings who do not run away from life. Mignon McLaughlinA successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Honore de BalzacOne should believe in marriage as in the immortality of the soul. Benjamin DisraeliIt destroys ones nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being. Robert AndersonIn every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. Sydney J. HarrisAlmost no one is foolish enough to imagine that he automatically deserves great success in any field of activity, yet almost everyone believes that he automatically deserves success in marriage. George EliotThat quiet mutual gaze of a trusting husband and wife is like the first moment of rest or refuge from a great weariness or a great danger.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Discussing Pregnancy And Motherhood Privileges Social Work Essays

Discussing Pregnancy And Motherhood Privileges Social Work Essays Discussing Pregnancy And Motherhood Privileges Social Work Essay Discussing Pregnancy And Motherhood Privileges Social Work Essay Pregnancy and maternity is a important portion of womens lives. In fact, maternity is a privilege that lone adult females can see. However, non all adult females experience privileged about going a female parent. Knowles and Cole ( 1990 ) suggest that there is an increasing figure of instances wherein soon-to-be female parents are non happy about their gestation either because of their current matrimonial relationship, the biological male parent of the babe is non responsible plenty to give emotional and fiscal support, or merely because they have negative past experiences such as being sexually or physically abused by their ain parents, brothers, or relations ( Knowles and Cole 1990 ) . Due to high incidence of unhappy pregnant adult females and female parents, the figure of female perversion besides increases. Sexual maltreatment towards kids or the act of bring downing injury towards her ain organic structure or the kid s organic structure is considered as female perversion in the sense that sexually mistreating her ain kids, bring downing injury towards one s ain organic structure or her kid s organic structure is wholly the antonym of the true construct of maternity and muliebrity. Welldon ( 2008 ) argues that female perversion is frequently expressed by bring downing suicidal injury caused by biological or hormonal upsets that usually affects their generative significance ( Welldon 2008 ) . Unlike male perversion, research workers highlight that female perversion purposes at doing physical injury against their ain organic structure or against the objects that they created, including their babes ( Welldon 2008 ; Springer-Kremser et Al. 2003 ; Richards 1990 ) . Motz ( 2001 ) acknowledges that there are many ways in which female perversion could do physical injury towards her ain organic structure. Since perverse adult females place their ain organic structure as their female parents organic structure, perverse adult females is capable of assailing their ain organic structure through self-mutilation or self-starvation ( Motz 2001 ) . Other marks of perverse adult females include, as Balsam ( 2008 ) and Somers and Block ( 2005 ) note are: the act of exhibitionism wherein the adult female shows off her organic structure as a manner of demoing her active sex life and pleasance they get during reproduction and sexual promiscuousness ( Balsam 2008 ; Somers and Block 2005 ) . In the instance of perverse female parents, Banning ( 1989 ) explains that they attack their ain kids as a manner of showing their violent retaliation ( Banning 1989 ) . Assorted research workers note that perverse female parents are frequently guilty of infanticide, improper abortion, and hiding a birth ( Fraser 2008 ; Spinelli 2004 ; Tekell 2001 ; Boswell 1984 ) . Boswell ( 1984 ) suggest that infanticide instances usually occurs when the female parent abandon their baby in out-of-door topographic points in order him or her to decease from hypothermia, carnal onslaught, hungriness, or desiccation ( Boswell 1984 ) . In some instances, as Spinelli ( 2004 ) high spots, infanticide can besides go on by deliberately smothering the baby utilizing a pillow or submerging the baby in a bathing tub ( Spinelli 2004 ) . Spinelli ( 2004 ) and Tekell ( 2001 ) argue that that regardless of whether maternal infanticide instances happened because of postpartum mental unwellness or psychosis, schizophrenic disorder, or strictly because of disregard on the portion of the female parent or carer, infanticide outside the construct of mental unwellness is clearly a offense under the jurisprudence ( Spinelli 2004 ; Tekell 2001 ) . Postpartum mental unwellness or psychosis is a sort of mental unwellness that can happen because of excessively much blood flow that passes through the encephalon ( Meyer, Proano and Franz 1999 ; Cox 1988 ) . In some instances, as Rapaport ( 2006 ) high spots, the pattern of lactation could go a land for mental perturbations among female parents who has merely given birth to a babe ( Rapaport 2006 ) . Fraser ( 2008 ) besides argues that biological and hormonal instabilities cause important alterations in the temper such as agitation, craze, and psychotic beliefs on the portion of the female parents ( Fraser 2008 ) . Aside from biological or hormonal upsets, other common factors that can trip female perversion, as research workers suggest, include the early exposure to maternal maltreatment and disregard, alcohol addiction, the usage of illegal drugs, and stress related to socio-economic jobs ( Barnett 2006 ; Motz 2001 ) . Peter ( 2008 ) suggests that when a immature miss is physically or sexually abused or neglected in the yesteryear, the hereafter relationship of the abused might take to confusion between the appropriate and inappropriate sexual activity, particularly if the relationship is an opprobrious 1. Since the negative experience with adult male could farther damage their self-image and psychological operation, the victim s ability to go good female parent will besides negatively affected ( Peter 2008 ) . Barnett ( 2006 ) besides notes that childhood experiences such as a immature miss who failed to have emotional support from female parents and male parents could turn up feeling devastated about their life. Because of their strong desire to arise, some adult females may stop up going unwed female parents merely to turn out their muliebrity or their ability to go more superior than another individual in this instance, their ain kids ( Barnett 2006 ) . In line with this, other surveies, Barne tt ( 2006 ) and Welldon ( 1991 ) , highlight that immature misss who were sexually abused or emotionally deprived by their female parents frequently end up every bit cocottes as a manner of retaliation. Writers besides suggest that such female parents with psychological instability will deliberately bring down physical injury on their kids ( Barnett 2006 ; Welldon 1991 ) . Welldon ( 1991 ) besides explains that perverse female parents can either be a facilitator person who is capable of accommodating to the kid s demands ; or regulator the type of female parent who anticipate that their babe is capable of accommodating to their ain demands, which the 2nd type taking more to physical maltreatment of kids ( Welldon 1991 ) . Society in general perceves female parents as a function theoretical accounts to their kids, loving, fostering. As portion of being a function theoretical account, ideal female parents should forbear from the usage of illegal substances, intoxicant and smoke dependences. Aside from modeling, educating, and fostering their kids to go good citizens, ideal female parents are expected to do their kids happy and confident by transfusing merely good values in their heads. In other words, the function of ideal female parents are non limited in feeding their kids but besides to do them experience that they are loved by non being selfish. Every adult female, on other manus, desires to be accepted socially as a good mother.In line with the strong desire to be accepted in public, the act of idealising maternity may take to denial of female perversion. As it was highlighted previuosly, perverse female parents are capable of sexually mistreating or physically harming their ain kids due of their n egative childhood experiences. By purely idealising the construct of maternity in our society, there is a strong possibility for perverse female parents will deny take parting in any signifiers of such actions. As mentioned in the old statement, assorted research workers suggest that female perversion can be noted when there is alarmingly disturbed relationship between the female parent and her baby, female parent and boy, or female parent and girl ( Peter 2008 ; Hetherton 1999 ; Banning 1989 ) . In line with this, adult females who have been neglected or deprived of love in the yesteryear or were sexually abused, could do them capable of sexually mistreating their ain kids. Although the possibility wherein perverse female parents could sexually mistreat their kids is high, Motz ( 2001 ) high spots that these type of instances are frequently under-reported because of the complex relationship or emotional fond regard that is present between the female parents and kids. The absence of concrete groundss, it would be hard to turn out that a perverse female parent is so penalizing their kids physically or sexually particularly when the kid is excessively immature to speak and support themselves against their opprobrious female parents ( Motz 2001 ) . As a portion of idealising maternity and muliebrity, the thought wherein perverse female parents are mistreating their ain kids physically or sexually is wholly non acceptable within our society. As a consequence of idealising maternity and muliebrity, there is a strong possibility wherein perverse adult females are more likely to deny their act of perversion in order to protect themselves from being humiliated and judged by the public as irresponsible, immoral, and/or cruel female parents. For this ground, Hetherton ( 1999 ) and Banning ( 1989 ) argue that idealisation of adult females could ensue to more under-reported instances particularly with respects to condemnable issues wherein female culprits would sexually mistreat a kid ( Hetherton 1999 ; Banning 1989 ) . Researchers surveies suggest that adult females s yesteryear and unsolved experiences of being sexually abused during her childhood yearss can do them prone to lower status composite which makes her an easy victim of opprobrious work forces ( Balsam 2008 ; Springer-Kremser et Al. 2003 ) . In line with this, a good illustration is drawn by Motz ( 2001 ) where a perverse female parent wherein becomes as an accoutrement of sexually mistreating her ain kids, when the hubby coerced the married woman to promote 7 and 10 year-olds, sexually abused victims, to masturbate the hubby while the married woman was taking images ( Motz 2001 ) . We can propose that in instance these two kids refused to take part in the sexual activity with the male parent, either the female parent or the male parent would physically harm the kids for noncompliance. There is besides a strong inclination for both parents to endanger these kids non to inform other people about the sexual activity that happened between them. Given that the society purely idealizes the construct of maternity, perverse female parents will continuously deny their willingness to mistreat their kids physically or sexually as a manner of protecting themselves from going involved in kid maltreatment instances. Based on the given illustration, it is possible on the portion of the perverse female parent to claim that it was the hubby who made her encourage kids to execute illicit sexual activities with the twosome. For this ground, as we may propose, it is the hubby who is more likely to confront the legal effects or penalty for prosecuting kids to take part in illegal sexual activities as compared to the perverse female parent. Harmonizing to Welldon ( 1991 ) , perversion in maternity is possible when society denies mother s perversion and idealises being a female parent. Author farther agrues that due to sexual or societal political relations, some adult females are non treated as a complete human existences because they were non born as work forces. By non leting adult females to experience wholly as human existences, there is a greater opportunity wherein of emotional instability taking female parent to ensue in perverse maternity ( Welldon 1991 ) . Sing the instances of maternal infanticide, Rapaport ( 2006 ) explained that the jurisprudence in UK has a typical statute law with respects to the act of killing babies and immature kids by their ain female parents. In line with this, adult females who are proved victims of biological or hormonal perturbation caused by immatureness or unfavourable fortunes such as colza instances are qualified for settled jurisprudence. For this ground, adult females who are guilty of maternal infanticide are free from decease punishment. Under the British s infanticide legislative act of 1922 and 1938, female parents who are guilty of killing their baby or kids because of postpartum mental unwellnesss or psychosis are exempted from capital penalty related to slaying. Author farther acknowledge us the legal charges that are most likely to be imposed on the accused female parents will be reduced to manslaughter provided that there are adequate biological grounds to turn out that the accused female pa rents are traveling through postpartum-related mental upset. Alternatively of directing the accused female parents to prison, perverse female parents who happened to be convicted of killing their babies due to post-partum syndromes are mandated to undergo hospitalization for necessary interventions ( Rapaport 2006 ) . In relation to the instance of maternal infanticide, Card ( 2002 ) explained that evil actions can be classified as either unbearable injury or blameworthy error ( Card 2002:4 ) . Since scruples plays a important factor which enables us to move good workss and avoid those that are evil, each individual should be free from mental unwellnesss when judging whether a human action is morally good or bad ( Card 2002 ) . Card ( 2002 ) suggest that those adult females who are enduring from postnatal mental unwellness or psychosis, should non be classified as perverse female merely because they are non mentally capable of finding what is right from incorrect at the clip the y had committed a offense. Infanticide caused by postpartum mental unwellness and psychosis should neer be considered as an knowing offense. For this ground, the degree of legal penalty imposed on postpartum female parents who are accused of infanticide should be different from perverse female parents who are guilty of deliberately bring downing physical or sexual injury on their kids ( Card 2002 ) . West and Lichtenstein ( 2006 ) besides draw a good exaple of criminalisation of Andrea Yates instance who drowned her five kids in the bathing tub and was inicially convinced for capital slaying, who subsequently on was found guilty of insanity and finally was moved to province mental infirmary. Writers argue that society s myths and perceptual experiences about perfect mothehood plays a great function in womens lives and stigmatizes those who s behavoir is unnatural and aberrant. Aside from tabu and stigma, society besides do nt take into history the function of adult females ; s day-t o-day activities, which as writers argue, lead to dual displacement both at place and at work which frequently result in emotional and physical emphasis and therefore could escallate to slay of a kid ( West and Lichtenstein 2006 ) . Although it is possible that the act of idealising maternity could take to denial of female perversion, it is by no uncertainty that justness will ever predominate. Even though perverse female parents are capable of denying the act of harming their kids physically or sexually, the local governments can still garner concrete groundss from the victims of kid maltreatment in order to convict preserve female parents who are guilty of perpetrating a offense. Perverse female parents may continuously deny their act of female perversion, as in Andrea Yates instance due to delusional ideas about Satan, but they are non free from being lawfully punished for their socially unacceptable behavior. Rapaport ( 2006 ) suggests that when maternal infanticide is classified by head-shrinkers as a signifier of postpartum mental unwellness or psychosis, suspected female parents who are positive for postnatal mental unwellness or psychosis should be given the privilege to have psychiatric intervention ( Rapaport 2006 ) . In line with this, Spinelli ( 2004 ) extremely recommended the demand to do usage of formal DSM-IV diagnostic standards when size uping a suspected female parent for killing her baby and make up ones minding for the degree of penalty to be imposed on mentally sick individual ( Spinelli 2004 ) . Sing the fact, as Hetherton ( 1999 ) high spots, that idealisation of adult females could ensue to more under-reported instances peculiarly with respects to condemnable issues wherein female culprits would sexually mistreat a kid, criminologists together with the aid of societal workers and school instructors should continuously educate kids refering ways on how they can protect themselves from opprobrious parents including issues related to perverse female parents. By learning the victims of sexually and physically opprobrious parents on how they can describe such instances to the governments, the figure of victimization caused by perverse adult females is more likely to diminish over clip ( Hhetherton 1999 ) . Barnett ( 2006 ) and Motz ( 2001 ) , as noted antecedently, suggest that the factors which can trip female perversion include hormonal instabilities doing mental unwellness, the early exposure to maternal maltreatment and disregard, alcohol addiction, the usage of illegal drugs, and stress related to socio-economic jobs ( Barnett 2006 ; Motz 2001 ) . For this grounds, the sort of penalty imposed on adult females who are convicted of slaying their kids varies on instance to instance footing. Wilczynski ( 1997 ) notes that unlike work forces, the cosmopolitan feature of ideal adult females is inactive by nature. Since the populace s perceptual experience of adult females is characterized by muliebrity, there is a lesser opportunity wherein perverse adult females and female parents will be accused of bring downing physical and emotional injury on their kids. This is one of the chief grounds why it has been a common legal pattern in the United Kingdom that adult females who are found gui lty of killing their ain kids are most likely to have lesser penalty as compared to work forces ( Wilczynski 1997 ) . Up to the present clip, there is ongoing state of affairs wherein perverse adult females and female parents are sexually mistreating both male and female kids. Since the instances of female culprits are frequently left unreported and considered by society as rare, there is a hazard that the figure of perverse female and female parents who are on the loose will continuously mistreat kids either sexually or physically ( Peter 2008 ) . The legal system in the United Kingdom strongly recognizes the possible nexus between maternal mental unwellness with maternal infanticide and kid homicide. Since there are instances wherein perverse female parents and immature adult females who are convicted of slaying their kids are utilizing insanity as a defense mechanism for slaying or kid maltreatment, criminologists in UK should be able to larn more ways on how they can better their ability to distinguish perverse female parents from those female parents who are enduring from mental unwellnesss caused by postpartum. By head-shrinkers to beef up their ability to observe postpartum-related mental upset and psychosis, there is a higher opportunity wherein the accused perverse female parents will be able to have proper medical intervention and free themselves from the penalty of life-time imprisonment. As Raitt and Zeedyk ( 2004 ) suggest there is a really thin line that separates guiltless adult females from perverse adult females who are guilty of slaying or physically harming their ain kids. Sing the fact that idealisation of maternity can enable perverse adult females and female parents who has merely given birth to a babe to misdirect the governments by moving similar to female parents with postnatal mental upsets, criminologists should take it as a challenge to concentrate on finding the truth by garnering concrete groundss that will turn out whether or non perverse adult females or perverse female parents are guilty of a offense. To forestall false accusals or incorrect judgement, it is of import on the portion of criminologists to do usage of medicine intercession such as necropsy in order to find whether the decease of an baby was purpose or simply caused by unaccountable infant decease syndrome ( Raitt and Zeedyk 2004 ) . *** End ***