...I think of when I consider my responsibility to America. America is a great place and I am privileged to live here. America is a free country and with freedom comes responsibility. As a US citizen I have my own responsibilities such as serving my country. I am also obligated to follow all federal, state and local laws. Sometimes I don’t agree with people, but I have a responsibility to respect them regardless. I will be responsible to America through serving my country when required, following all laws and respecting others. One way I will show my responsibility to America is fighting in a war if needed. If our nation was ever under attack or in some major...
Words: 475 - Pages: 2
...What does one’s responsibility to America look like? Is one’s responsibility to sit around at a desk all day, or to protect and serve the American civilians? As the years go on, responsibilities among people change. Not every person has the same responsibility. My responsibility to America is to receive my education, and find a way to make America a better place for all to live. As the years go on, gender roles within America start to change. Looking back into the early 1900’s, a woman's responsibility was to have kids, stay home, cook, clean, and take care of the kids. A man’s responsibility was to go out and do all the dangerous jobs. The male would work to earn money so he could buy food, and other necessities needed. In today’s world,...
Words: 665 - Pages: 3
...My freedom cost many lives, and now it is my turn to pay back the debt to the men who fought for my beautiful country. My responsibility as a citizen to America consists of voting, respecting, submitting, and to serving my country. Responsibility is defined as the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management. Personally, I agree with that statement, but responsibility means more to me than just being accountable it means to fulfill your jobs, own up to your actions, but most importantly follow the commands given to us in scripture by God. When I think of America, I think of it’s history, and all of the battles and wars that were fought to bring us to where we are today....
Words: 2269 - Pages: 10
...My Responsibility to America Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” As a citizen of the United States, it is my job to ensure that equality is upheld in every possible setting. My responsibility is to stand up for those who have been wronged and to speak up for prejudices still prevalent in today’s society. I am blessed enough to know all of America’s freedoms, won at costs I am forever grateful for, and this is why I must use what I have been given to help others acquire those same freedoms. I must keep an open mind to new ideas and know exactly where I stand politically, as well as staying tuned in to what is happening outside of our country, in order to make a difference in today’s...
Words: 521 - Pages: 3
...Throughout my life, I heard so many people say go to the United States, you will have more freedom, I did move to the United States, but with more responsibility. Freedom, in my opinion, is not free, it is more likely to be earned. We are hypnotized into thinking America is a free country, but in reality we as adults have way more responsibilities than freedom. Although born in Guam, I moved to Oregon, where I thought going away from home will let me have more freedom, I was wrong. I had the huge responsibility to take care of my younger sister and myself. In the story “Two Kinds” the daughter has no freedom, but is expected to make something out of herself and be responsible for herself. Her mother tries to teach her to be responsible, because later in the future, she can have more freedom due to having more responsibility when she was younger. She can enjoy all her life's achievements and wealth. As adults, it is expected that freedom must be earned with more responsibility....
Words: 605 - Pages: 3
...relates to human beings and relationship with the natural, physical, social and cultural environment.” According to UNDP (2004) “ Civic Education is learning for effective participation in democratic and development processes at both local and national levels”. This then implies that if the citizens have not learnt about Civic Education they will not be able to uphold good democratic values thereby failing to be part of the local and national democratic and development processes. In a democracy people have to vote for their leaders, they have to be involved in decision making and participate in development processes. Therefore, citizens can participate fully in a democratic society if they are well embraced with their civic rights and responsibilities. As we look at Civic Education, there is need to focus on the three...
Words: 1325 - Pages: 6
...How could tragedy be staged to show the ways in which fate and responsibility affect individuals and societies? In your answer, refer to your study and experience of TWO texts set for study. The Aristotelian definition of a Tragedy is a man of high estate who falls from grace in his attempts to defy a predetermined fate, and avoid their destiny/responsibility in order to maintain their hubristic lives. In the attempts to avoid his or her fates and responsibilities the protagonist plunges deeper into tragedy which eventually ends in the loss of himself and those around him, a sufferance he seemingly deserves from having tried to avoid his fate. Through the use dramatic techniques such as setting, chorus, lighting and movement this definition has manifested itself into my own personal adaptations of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America and Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus in order to portray the way fate and responsibility affect individuals and societies. Oedipus Tyrannus by Sophocles is a classic Aristotelian Tragedy about a man who sets out to find the killer of his father in order to set the people of Thebes free from famine and pain. Throughout the play Oedipus is given signs that it is he who has sinned against the gods, but he ignores these prophecies and tries to write his own fate which ultimately leads to his own demise. In order to stage this avoidance of fate I have chosen to use tiny LED lights embedded in the ceiling of the stage to represent the fact that Oedipus’s...
Words: 958 - Pages: 4
...What is social responsibility? What exactly is being socially responsible? According to an article entitled “Social Responsibility”, being socially responsible simply means that “people and organization must behave ethically and with sensitivity toward social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.” Social responsibility should be measured by how helpful people and organization are to a society’s daily life. For example, wherever it is that you go, whether you are in college, in school, or at work, the most important key that will lead you to a successful life is being respectful to others. If your intent is to show respect to the people around you, then they will show you their respect and treat you with kindness. In addition, to explain the question of how important social responsibility is to the America society America has a significant international population. Many people that live in America are from a different environment, culture and lifestyle. They have left their country, and their family to travel across the oceans to seek a better future; they not only bring their intellect to the country, but also their cultures and knowledge to help develop the country. Therefore, it is the people’s responsibility to treat each other with respect and kindness. To live in harmony with others is to improve and to create a better community. Conversely, if a person is living a life only to judge others’ backgrounds, then that person doesn’t want to cooperate with other people...
Words: 493 - Pages: 2
...The reason I am continuing my college education involves two factors. The first and most important are my children; I wanted to set a good example. It is my responsibility to make sure my children understand how important an education is and what it can provide. The next factor is to gain a degree in Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices, which will give me the ability to advance my career with Olympus America. As a father, I feel it is my responsibility to set a good example. This year I finished my dream of becoming a college graduate and setting a standard for my children to follow. My children and I have talked about furthering my education and how important it is to get the right education. Another aspect of being a parent is making sure my children understand that it is never too late to follow your heart. Ever since I have had children when I need to be inspired I look towards my kids. My oldest son has Crohns and I have never really seen him down. He has been dealing with the effects of Crohns since he was 12. He has to have a Remicade Infusions every two months and I have never heard him complain. He the strongest person I know. Now that he is in college I want to make sure he keeps succeeding in his life. I have been able to use his success to motivate me. When I started back in college I wanted to show him no matter what is happening in your life he can obtain a degree. I finished with a GPA of 3.8996...
Words: 915 - Pages: 4
...Academic Success in America James E. Martin Averett University Academic Success in America Academic success in America would not be a critical issue if parents ensure, at an early age that their children understand personal responsibility when it comes to education. Starting from the time a child learns to walk; parents are providing their children with an understanding of how to be successful in life but with that being said, it doesn’t mean that your children will become rocket scientists just because you do the right thing. As a youth, I learned both good and bad examples of academic success from my parents. The first thing I learned was that mom was a high school graduate but my dad had to drop out of school in the ninth grade. Discovering the educational levels of my parents was important to me because I felt their success in life would be the same as mine, all I had to do was get through school, graduating or not and I’d have money, cars, a house and a family. During my earlier years of learning (elementary school), my parents did not review my school work for accuracy, nor were they members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). My parents had hectic schedules; my dad would leave for work early in the morning and return late in the evening, while my mom would leave for work in the afternoon and return late at night. I didn’t have anyone to check to see if my homework was finished or help me with school work; my parents relied on the school system in order...
Words: 923 - Pages: 4
...TIMBERLAND’S MODEL OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TIMBERLAND’S MODEL OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Timberland is a manufacturer of rugged outdoor boots, clothing, and accessories. Founded in1918 in Boston by an immigrant shoemaker named Nathan Swartz, the company has been run for almost a century by three generations of the Swartz family. Today, the company sells its product in department and specialty stores as well as in its own retail outlets in North America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Although the company was taken public in 1987, the Swartz family and its trust and charitable foundations continue to hold about 48 percent of Timberland stock. The company’s mission embodies a strong social responsibility theme “: to equip people to make a difference in their world. We do this by creating outstanding products and by trying to make a differene in the communities where we live and work.” In 1989, Timberland was approached by City Year, an urban service corps, for young people, with a request for a donation of boots. Jeff Swartz, a grandson of the founder and CEO, said yes and agreed to join the corps for half a day of community service. Swartz later described his experience: I found myself, not a mile from our headquarters…face to face with a vision [of] America not unlike the one that drew my grandfather to leave Russia in steerage so many years ago. I spent four hours with the corps members from City Year and some young recovering...
Words: 1010 - Pages: 5
...Lead with respect, not with power. Throughout my Global Lead experience, I learned a lot about what a global citizen is and how to become a better one. I also learned a lot about myself and who I am as a person and leader and also how I lead my life. I believe a global citizen is one who is aware of what is happening around the world; one who genuinely cares and is curious, and one who has the desire to help in any way possible. When I first arrived in Greece and we talked about being a mindful traveler, I realized that I had never even thought about that. I realized that even when people visit America, I am not mindful of their culture. My Global Lead experience really made me realize that I never really took the time to learn other cultures and what was happening outside the United States. The only things I really ever knew about other countries were the things that affected America. I wasn’t even aware that I was not being a global citizen. Being a global citizen means to be aware of things going on outside your country and to try and help in any way possible, even if it is something simple like supporting another countries product. The Greece culture is so beautiful and full of history. The people are so nice and courteous to visitors, especially us when we visited. Almost everyone there knew English, which really surprised me because I am not fluent in any other languages. The fact that pretty much everyone spoke our language showed me a good example of global citizenship...
Words: 2342 - Pages: 10
...In my opinion, these symbols represent a part of the American Dream. It could be an American flag displayed in front of a residence. It might be the Presidential seal on Air Force One. It might also be a photo of one of our American soldiers in another country fighting on our behalf. Sometimes it is disappointing to me that the very symbols of our freedom are being questioned. A prime example of this was in the news about a week ago. Six students that attend the University of California-Irvine were petitioning to have the American flag removed from the campus grounds because it was not inclusive to all nationalities (Starnes). You heard me correctly! They felt our American flag should not be displayed unless flags of all other nations were also...
Words: 1353 - Pages: 6
...ethically and good for America? Or has this monopoly game gone on too unethically long? Wal-Mart has a broad span of likes and dislikes from America, but after given the facts I can bet most would agree that Wal-Mart is bad for America. There are numerous ethical problems with Wal-Mart as well as numerous things that just don’t seem right with the company. Wal-Mart is nationally known for having awful wages for their employees. I believe this is unethical simply for the fact that what Wal-Mart pays their normal employees is not enough to support one self and not enough to live. The money a Wal-Mart employee makes in one year is a couple thousand dollars below the poverty line. There for making the statement that if you work at Wal-Mart you will be broke and poor and won’t be able to support another person, let alone a whole family. Another problem with Wal-Mart is the working conditions. Employees at Wal-Mart have been forced to work off the clock, have been locked in the building during night shifts, have had their overtime pay not paid in full, have had random wage decreases. Wal-Mart is also known for discriminating against females during the hiring process. Wal-Mart also has been documented for making employees miss their break/meal periods, as well as the overlooking off illegals being hired and forced to work for cheaper pay and longer hours. This is just a short list of a lot of unethical decisions by Wal-Mart. If a Wal-Mart were to move into my neighborhood, there...
Words: 1868 - Pages: 8
...Throughout my life, I have always aspired to become a leader. There were many struggles along the way that stopped me from chasing my dream such as being afraid of being judged based on how I look and mostly because of my hijab. As a Muslim girl wearing the hijab, it is hard to get leadership positions since not everyone sees eye to eye on what I think about certain topics and other times people were quick to judge and say that I wasn't capable of running a club. However, this was the barrier I used to help push myself into becoming a leader in school clubs and have my voice be heard among high school students. Setting an example for my family and siblings to show that I wasn't shy or embarrassed by who I was and I was ready to conquer the...
Words: 600 - Pages: 3
