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Ambrose Bierce's examination of war's horror in Owl Creek Bridge

In an Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Ambrose Bierce takes his readers on an ironic journey through a brutal death and the possibilities of heaven and hell.

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Evolving male roles between traditional expectations and modern equality

The United States is more complicated than it was just two decades ago. The definition of family has changed and, with it, the roles of family members have been redefined.

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Startle response, Hick's law, and flexor-extensor muscles

The startle or flinch response is present in infants and as an individual ages, and consists of a collection of physiological responses to a sudden stimulus, usually a loud noise.

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Finding meaningful and satisfying work through personal fulfillment

People have different reasons why they work or why they choose to be on a paid labor. Some do it to earn a living thereby being able to buy the basic items that he/she needs for school, home or just for personal consumption.

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Women's roles and the decline of Rosie the Riveter after World War II

Rosies Gone? Where Have All the Rosie's Gone? The era since the end of World War II has seen many social changes, especially in the traditional roles of men and women.

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How to make an American quilt: love and infidelity in the film

For more than two hundred years American women have gathered many times in groups for a quilting bee. It was an important means of socialization for pioneer and colonial women.

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War's psychological and social impacts on families and civilians

The traumas and deficiencies of war inflict unpredictable and disastrous effects on the family. Roles and responsibilities are often dramatically altered (Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture and Trauma 1996).

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Henry Adams's rejection of technology and spiritual values

Throughout The Education of Henry Adams the reader gets the impression that the author, Henry Adams, considered himself a failure.

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Impacts of corporal punishment on student motivation and discipline

How to motivate and when to intervene with students is among the many challenges that teachers face when handling young students. It should be noted that the teachers serve as the "second parents" of the students, especially when inside the school premises.

~13 min read

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Erich Fromm's psychological analysis of freedom and fascism

One of the most essential aspects of humankind is the ability to be independent and free to make personal decisions and action, as long as they are within the laws of the society. This capability clearly separates humans from other animals.

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