2.2 The formation of ones’ identity through objects The following literature addresses the relation between humans and possession, which focus on the construction of individual and social identity. In this case, it will observe on how objects construct the possessors’ identity as well as offer them a sense of self-extension, by adopting Jean-Paul Sartre’s theory of ‘having, doing and being’. 2.2.1 Consuming objects in pursuance of personal identity and self-extension In his journal ‘Possession
This study is based on primary data that is collected through structured questionnaires from 36 individual investors based out in Mysore city. Researcher identifies 8 different factors that influence decision making process. The study concludes that behavioral biases influence decision making process. Chandra (2008) studies the impact of behavioral factors and investment psychology on their investments. The research
BEING LGBT IN INDIA Introduction Today, homosexuality and queer identities may be acceptable to more Indian youths than ever before, but within the boundaries of family, home and school, acceptance of their sexuality and freedom to openly express their gender choices still remain a constant struggle for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people. In urban India, where social media and corporate initiatives have created increasing awareness of LGBT rights, the scenario looks more upbeat
sort of school’s extracurricular activities, they may also feel personally hurt angered and the feeling of betrayal and a sense of isolation and on a mental level may feel depressed a feeling of low self-worth/ esteem. (heinze, 2014). According to a study, students between the age 12 to 18 who reported being targeted of hate speech “were 1.5 times more likely than other students to report being nonviolently victimized and 3.1 times more likely to report being violently victimized while at school”. (Data
In order to get a sample of hate crime victims, both physical and virtual, 20 Muslim men and women were selected to take part in individual interviews(Wan and Zempi:5). The researchers interviewed 9 males and 11 females with common characteristics that identified them as Muslim to the outside world, which were categorised as “the jilbab, hijab, niqab whilst male participants wore [identifying] Islamic clothing”(Wan and Zempi:6). In selecting participants who wear identifiable Muslim clothes, it provided
Introduction There is a relationship between ethics and law. However, these two overlap in some cases where what is legal is unethical and whatever is deemed ethical is also illegal. They might not overlap in other situations but the contexts in which they are applied might rule out their legality or ethicality (Banks 2001). The complication in the dichotomy of human behavior in light of laws and ethics is due to legislations that contravene ethics and the inability for enforcers to have solutions
Introduction: The aims of this experiment are, firstly, to investigate the ability of duckweed (Lemna minor) to remove nitrate pollution from water and thus act as an organic and inexpensive way of combating eutrophication in water sources. Secondly, the relationship between nitrate concentration and rate of removal of nitrates by duckweed shall also be investigated. The duckweed is expected to absorb the nitrates as it grows and therefore lower the levels of nitrates in the water. In addition to
split seconds. Visual Culture talks about two theories representation, which refers to an individual utilizing the language and images to understand and make meaning out of their surroundings. The other is semiotics, which in general terms is the study of signs and symbol to understand the symbolic meaning behind them. An image always contain some degree of choice this is because the composition in the image whether it be the subject selection, the framing or process have deliberately selected to
over the world are ready to sacrifice everything they have, just so they can get a chance to go to this paradise. And rightfully so. It has the most powerful military, backed by a strong economy and a multi-cultural society. But that wasn’t always the case for everyone and everybody didn’t have the access to all the rights an average white American had. The United States has a long history of both loving and hating the immigrants. On one hand, the United States has embraced being a nation that includes
acts.” It may also include threats emerging from “intentional and unlawful damage to the marine environment . . . and depletion of natural resources” On a similar note, Rahman poses that based on organizational interest and political or ideological bias, maritime security means something different for any individual or organization. Furthermore, he argues that while maritime security might reflect the wider debate on security, it was until recently not an “independent issue sector” . This likely