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The abortion debate in American democracy and compromise

Not many people disagree when a law is passed that is objective and does not impact religious beliefs and value systems. For example, some individuals protested the speed limit of 55 mph on many federal highways.

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Social causes of child abuse in the United States

Specifically it will discuss the social causes of child abuse. Child abuse is one of the country's most pervasive problems, and it occurs for a number of reasons. Many abusers come from families with histories of abuse, many others abuse children for a variety of reasons outside themselves.

~14 min read

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Homosexual rights advocacy and the Mattachine Society

There are nowadays no restrictions on homosexuals joining any activity as employees in United States and that includes the armed forces. Of course, the work in every area is varied.

~19 min read

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School uniforms' effects on student behavior and academic achievement

School uniforms for students are becoming more and more popular across the country. Research suggest that schools with a mandatory school-wide uniform policy have better attendance, better behavior, fewer discipline referrals, and more school spirit.

~21 min read

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Applying the Kolb model to thirteen years of marriage and compromise

The writer uses the six model categories to present an exploration of the marriage and the raising of three children during that marriage. The Kolb model assists in narrating the experiences gained in the marriage.

~13 min read

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Carter G. Woodson's critique of African-American education systems

Carter G. Woodson was a historian and educator with a prominent role in the Black community and a great interest in issues facing the Black community.

~17 min read

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Baseball and identity formation in American childhood

Baseball is considered to be the great American past-time, a part of our nation's culture and heritage. Baseball is as much a part of being patriotic as eating apple pie and voting for the president. As an American child, baseball was invariably a part of my childhood experience.

~18 min read

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Walt Whitman as the founder of distinctly American poetic voice

Following the American Civil War, the poetry of the United States showed signs of becoming much more distinctly American, in style, theme, and content, as the new nation slowly found its own identity, confidence, and soul.

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Peer tutoring as a teaching strategy for children with special needs

Special education for children with disabilities is not new in the area of learning and teaching. It is normal these days that children with disabilities, either physical or intellectual, receive education as normal children do.

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Year-round schooling: benefits and implementation challenges

One hears a great deal today about the poor quality of education. While some children do well, others cannot seem to learn even the basics. Reading, writing, and arithmetic -- the famous four R's -- have garnered a great deal of attention in one educational initiative after another.

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