...The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back. Critical Thinking Questions: 1. Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why? 2. According to statistics published by the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year over the next decade. What factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans? What changes in policy and practice are most likely to affect these figures over time 3. Select a research program from among those funded by the American Cancer Society. Describe the program and discuss what impact the research will have on the prevention or treatment of cancer. 1. If I had a family member, friend or colleague that has just been diagnosed with cancer I would recommend that they get in contact with the American Cancer Society to learn about resources and support for them. They could reach out to them either by phone 1-800-227-2345 or internet at www.cancer.org. I have gone to this website to see for myself what it offers. It explains the diagnosis of cancer in easy to understand language...
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...American Cancer Society. Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: American Cancer Society was founded in 1985 by one man in Tacoma Washington working round a track for twenty four hours and was able to raise about 27 thousand dollars. Today the Relay for life has raised over 400 million dollars. It is a volunteer based organization with all its programs being run by volunteers. The organization serves about one and five thousand communities a big expansion in that it began twenty seven years ago. This is a sensitive and ethically sound organization dispensing its services not only to American people but in the entire world. They go an extra mile to create extensive cancer awareness and facilitate easy access of their services. The clientele know about their services by partnerships around the hospitals where newly diagnosed patients are helped the medical professionals. Also through tents who create awareness to the community. A nurse is very instrumental in the sense that they are first contact by the organization. A nurse is an educator in the sense that they will use there professional experience to educate the public, outpatients or inpatients, with relevant cancer related information. They act as advocate for patients or families with cancer by appealing to fellow professionals, organizations such as Alzheimer and the federal government to support fight against cancer campaigns. A nurse is a leader by giving direction to American Cancer Society on the available approaches...
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...discussing is the black/white achievement gap in educational performance that affects every economic level. The second key point that we will be discussing problems plaguing lower-class Americans. The third and final key point is a list of recommendations presented Carol Swain to improve the K- 12 educational experience for low-income students. The first key point is discussing is the black/white achievement gap in educational performance that affects every economic level. African American children reared in families earning $50,000/year score no better than Caucasian and Asians reared in families earning from $10,000-$20,000/year. These distinct differences in achievement levels grow themselves during the K-12 years. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) portrays familiar patterns of African Americans lagging behind other groups. Studies show that African Americans in their senior year of high school function at a skill level of four years behind the levels of Caucasian and Asian students. This information will be beneficial for us to understand because we see where most African Americans, Caucasians, and Asians are placed in regards of social class positioning through education. Problems plaguing lower-class Americans are our second key point. Swain lists six different problems. The first problem is that, in the lower class, there are often dysfunctional and abusive homes where education is not...
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...Matthew Schultz Professor Lupinacci English 101 CRN 30819 3/26/2013 Critical Response 5 Exploration of American Society There are many viewpoints when looking at a society. Most of our judgments given on a society are based off of our own values. This is the case for analyzing the reading for this prompt. After reading the selection, I felt that is was more of an exploration of society along with a critique of American society because of occupation/opportunity, and association. In the story, it talks about how the Chang family came to acquire ownership of a pancake house. The business was very profitable according to the text, causing the Chang family to be up high in the middle class or even upper class of American society. This came to be an occupation for the family. To me this is an exploration of American society because the story is being described from an owner of a restaurant’s point of view. From the father’s perspective, he is practicing what any business owner would practice today. For example, the one section talked about how some of the workers are unsatisfied with their working conditions, consequently he fires them or they leave their job. This is how America works today. If an employee is not performing up to standards, he/she is let go. This can be seen as a critique as well because the owner of the pancake house was asking his employees to perform outlandish requests. One needs to look at the other side as well. If someone is unhappy with their...
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...Identify and briefly explain three reasons that support the claim that American society is becoming increasingly secular. (9 marks) One of the main reasons that support the claim that American society is becoming increasingly secular is the decline in church attendance. Bruce argues that America is becoming more secular. There is a decline in attendance even though statistics suggest otherwise. Opinion polls suggest attendance has-been stable around 40% since 1940. However Hadaway's research team visited churches in Ashtabula County to find in Original statistics did not match the churches. If 40% of all Americans attended Church the churches would be then full but they were not. These statistic may apply to the religious people in America however not the nation as a whole. Or also people being surveyed may be drawn into the Hawthorne effect, as it is still seen as socially desirable or normative to go to church so people who no longer attend church will say they still go if asked. Another reason to support the claim of America becoming increasingly secular is secularisation from within. Bruce argues that the manner American religion has accustomed to the modern world amounts to secularisation from within. Religion has become a form of therapy and importance on traditional Christian beliefs has declined. The change has enabled it to fit in with a secular society, so American religion has continued to be popular however it is becoming less religion. The purpose of religion...
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...Whiteness is socially constructed in American society by several different factors. The idea of race itself is socially constructed as it has nothing to do with genetic makeup or ethnic background. Race is simply constructed by what people observe by the color of a person’s skin. In society whiteness is viewed as one side of a spectrum with black being on the other and all other races falling somewhere in the middle. This view sees whiteness as the opposite of people perceive as being a quality of people that are African American. People define what these qualities are by what they see in the media and interactions they have with the world. In the media African American males are consistently being presented in a negative light by what the...
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...Both Jay Wadhwa and I wrote about American Idol, and its influence on today’s music scene. Although I agree with many of his points, I think his focus was far too narrow, and omitted the show’s impact on the music industry as a whole. While he makes many fair points, I think he needed to shift his thesis to center more on the music itself. Jay spends most of the essay focusing on the charitable work that the show has done. He mentions Simon Cowell helping to donate over $200 million to homelessness and poverty. Jay makes note of how powerful and influential Cowell and the show’s creator, Sam Fuller, have become. He even mentions how American Idol as a show helped aid New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina disaster. These points are all accurate, and indeed important. However, the only thing Jay says regarding the music industry is that its reputation is boosted when its celebrities do charitable things. He neglects to include how the music scene and the musicians themselves are affected, and how the way we view music has been affected. In the first body paragraph, I feel that he spends far too much time describing Sam Fuller. While certainly relevant to American Idol, Fuller’s influence is more relevant to the entertainment industry and comes more from his wealth than his musical background. Facts such as which celebrities he manages are mostly irrelevant. Instead, he should have spent more time on describing how Simon (as well as Randy and Paula, the other two judges) have...
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...The Impact of Slavery on American Society DeVry University Abstract The subject of slavery has been the focus of a variety of controversies, debates, and protests throughout American history. Besides the Civil War era there has not been another time in history when slavery has been such a volatile topic as it has become in the last half decade. Even in modern day America the subject of slavery evokes significant discussions and has influenced legislative decisions such as the recent removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds and other government and public locations throughout the South. This paper seeks to review the literature attaching the history of slavery and present examples of the ethnic and cultural contributions that aided in the growth and diversity of America. It will also introduce examples of today’s societal issues including educational, economic, and social variances; the right to support cultural heritage; and the significant role history plays in influencing decisions made in America today. Introduction American history is filled with heinous acts that many would like to forget happened; slavery is no exception. Although it was a necessity of the times, slavery is undoubtedly one of the most volatile topics of discussion today; not just because of the inhuman and discriminatory treatment that was inflicted on an entire race, but also because of the perceived continued existence of some of those same...
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...Slavery is one of the worst things that has come about in American history. Throughout North American history Blacks have been mistreated, and although negative attitudes towards African-Americans has decreased they are still seen as unequal to their white counterpart. African-Americans have survived slavery, segregation and the threat of being black in America. There is still a long ways to go before true equality, but we as a society have far progressed past national racism. Africans were brought to North America as indentured servants and slaves. Europeans made trades with Africans for slaves, but the Europeans had a more brutal take on slavery that Africans were unaware of. There was slavery in Africa, but the slaves were able to marry, own land and they only served for a set period of time. Also, the work was not passed down through generations, and there was no mindset of master and slave. Slavery in the Americas on the other hand was harsh and inhumane. Slaves were treated like possessions that were only for profit instead of like a person. The masters forced the slaves to work unreasonable long hours for no...
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...Sectional Issues in American Society (1844-1860) Sectional issues in America have been deep rooted, even extending into the colonial era, where various colonies tried to outsmart one another in regards to survival, and more importantly, profit. However, in the era of 1844-1860, larger issues were at stake in the nation. The key issue that separated Americans was the concept of equality. Specifically, who exactly was meant to be equal to whom. The Northern Americans thought that everyone was meant to be free and disagreed that slavery was a perfectly ethical institution. Contrary to that, the Southern Americans thought that slavery was a normal practice that would not only benefitting society but benefitting southern economy. The two sections...
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...Running head: HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION Human Service Organization Building Community in Human Service Organizations BSHS 461 December 7, 2011 The "American Society For Deaf Children" (2010) website states that the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) began in 1967 for parents to help each other through the network. ASDC is an independent, national non-profit organization that helps millions of parents, families, and friends with questions he or she may have to help their loved ones. Organizations Vision ASDC is a parent-helping-parent organization for those families with deaf or hard of hearing children. ASDC educates, promotes, and advocates for high quality programs and services for those children, and families. Organization Mission The mission of The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is to support and educate families of deaf and hard of hearing children, and advocate by providing high quality programs and services. Organization Funding ASDC is a non-profit foundation that advocates the rights and education for the deaf children and hare-of-hearing. This organization gratefully accepts donations, which will help provide better resources, richer conventions, and more services. Roles of the Organization The American Society of Deaf Children provides support to parents, grandparents, friends, and families by giving he or she support through the website. The website provides resources with a list of articles that parents or family members can...
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...This has been a reality for millions of African Americans. The insane part about this is that African were only seen as “human being” or granted rights at roughly 150 years ago, with the Emancipation Proclamation (10 Facts). While African Americans have progressed from this point, they are still struggling to have equal rights as the majority in America. Many of African Americans are shot, killed, and tried unfairly each year. America is a society in...
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...numerous African Americans in Southern states still possessed an unequal universe of isolation and different types of persecution, including race-motivated savagery. A flawless case of the isolation that was going ahead in the South was Jim Crow. The "Jim Crow" law is the previous routine of isolating black individuals in the U.S in which was for the most part maintained in the Southern States. The neighborhood and state levels disconnected them from classrooms and restrooms, from theaters and train cars, from juries and assemblies. African Americans have been treated unequally for many years and equality is still elusive for blacks in today’s society. Economic gains African Americans have dealt with inequality for many years and still can’t seem to achieve equality. In the article “Equality still elusive 50 years after civil rights act,” Richard Wolf (2014) mentioned that African Americans have made a huge impact on society throughout the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there are many achievements done by an African American, but they still seem to lack in catching up to the white race. African Americans has helped obtain many things in this world and has set marks and have made history, but can’t be able to surpass those of...
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...Throughout the years, American society has been shaped by advances in technology, industry, and transportation. Before the expansion of railroads and other means of transportation, people had no choice but to remain in the same area for generations, often spanning multiple centuries. However, great technological advancements such as railroads, automobiles, and airplanes allowed people to relocate to other parts of the country in search of financial opportunities, property, or even adventure. However, Perry Patetic suggests that these advancements in transportation have made it too easy for people to move away from friends and family, thus hurting close relationships. This notion that advancements in transportation do more harm than good is ridiculous, because advanced technology can help people keep in touch, relocation is often necessary for career...
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...African-Americans over the years have sought to inspire and intrigue America. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the many individuals who have emboldened me. Visualize this… African-Americans have constantly been sealed out of society during the sixteen hundreds. This is about the time period that African-Americans were first enslaved. African-Americans have always been patronized; simply for just being black. Not only were they servants to first class Caucasian Americans, they were also treated like third world citizens in a first world country. Now, fast forward a little to the time period of segregation. The world is painted a crimson white. White monopolizes black. Schools, transportation, employment, and society are torn right down the middle. Martin Luther King Jr. revolutionized our entire society. He organized the Birmingham Campaign, served as the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded the African-American Civil Rights Organization, led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and guided nearly two-hundred thousand...
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