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Racism in American society: personal beliefs and institutional systems

Unfortunately, racism is a pervasive element in American society. As the reaction to the 2008 Presidential election at the University of Mississippi shows, many Americans cannot tolerate a person of color in a position of power.

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Goffman's analysis of gender representation in advertisements

In "Gender Advertisements," Erving Goffman argues that gender is a pervasive theme in modern advertising. The theme of gender is critical to advertisements because of the universal nature of gender, and because personal identity is inextricably linked with gender.

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Autism as a developmental disorder: diagnostic criteria and early behavioral characteristics

Autism is a developmental disorder as it is marked with pervasive and severe impairment revolving around areas of development such as communication, imagination, reciprocal interaction and behavior.

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Mental health advocacy campaign in Kenya addressing stigma and poverty

Mental health in Kenya is a challenging and pervasive issue and what makes it even more complex is the lack of adequate mental health practitioners, raging poverty and the stigma attached to mental problems.

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Terrorism in American history: from the Ku Klux Klan to modern threats

Tragedies from deadly terrorist attacks have made the international communities to pervasively fear and loath terrorism. Terrorism is undertaken by individual with motivations that are complex for the understanding of security agencies and individuals.

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Herpes simplex virus: epidemiology, treatment, and patient management

Herpes is considered one of the most insidious and pervasive viral diseases to affect the world population today. Conservative studies suggest that as many as 39% of men and nearly 1/2 of all women are expected to contract herpes in the U.S. alone by the year 2025 (Wetstein, 2002).

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Social media's emotional impact on teenage girls' self-perception

One current issue in society that has long been pervasive throughout the decades has been the power of the media and the negative impact it has wielded on adolescent girls.

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Fraud in local government: causes, consequences, and prevention

Fraud in local government is a serious and pervasive issue that can undermine public trust, waste taxpayer funds, and damage the integrity of public institutions. This illicit activity can take various forms, ranging from embezzlement and kickbacks to bribery and conflicts of interest.

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School bullying and authoritarianism in educational psychology

Bullying in public schools is not a new phenomenon but it is a pervasive and serious problem, and a great deal of research has gone into the psychological aspects of bullying.

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Service delivery strategies in travel and hospitality industries

The reliance on service delivery strategies in travel and hospitality industries is becoming more pervasive as customers become more attuned to being part of the service delivery process, and as employee training programs become more focused on how to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction as…

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