post 13 with Youtube Clipe
Charles Manson in his book talks about murders in American and his own childhood period. He talks how harshly he suffered and observed the abuse in his own family. Manson probably is one of a few people in the world with tromandsly different life exceprince than us. He was beaten many times by many people who were older than him and he grew up in the extremely violent situation. He was kept for from education and he could not read and write until he was twenty, he spent most of his youth fighting, straggling and at the sometime surviving.
Manson’s life experience affected him very negatively and he himself turned to abuse others. This is because he grew up in a life without love and peace, therefore, for him this was of life was common. Society from the beginning tells us how we should act by placing gender roles up on as, the act that Manson did pleased his uncle, this was his initiation on to his boy-hood in his uncles eyes. From a very young age Manson was treated with the worse type of treatyment possible, this effect is the cause for the reason that he became the person he was. If Manson was treated differently I believe that he would have turned out a very different person. Society made him who he was; there was not a time in his life where he could say that he was truly happy. Every time something good happened to him, the entire feeling was shot down by an even worse problem that took place in this life.
A person is truly shaped by his life, Manson is the perfect example. At all the time he was trying to prove himself to society and civilization, there was not time where he could just be himself because he wanted to be . There were things that he enjoyed doing, but refrained because he had an image to keep up with in the face of society. If a person knows nothing better than the very thing he sees, hears, and dose every day then he will never know that what he is doing is wrong, he will not understand why the scolded is happening.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
New Law in Afghanistan
Posted by Kayla, and my reaction on it
Power and politics made president Karzia completely lost. He even doesn’t remembers his promises he made during his 7 years rule such as –
- article 22 of the Afghan constitution that give men and women equal rights
- CEDAW the international convention on elimination of all kinds of discrimination against women that he signed in 2001
- Declaration of the Essential Rights of Afghan women, signed by president Karzai in 2002 that gives women and men equality, freedom of speech and political participation as well as the right to wear or not wear the burqa or scarf
- MDGS the Minimum Development Goals, President Karzia agreed to pursue 9 major goals of MDGs and the Beijing platform for Action and many more …..
This shows that President Karzia has forgotten about above mentioned contracts he signed, or that all this things doesn’t mean anything to him he is only looking way to stay in power.
He proves how symbolic strategies not only for women, but for all country, the time for him is over and I hope Afghan people especially women got a better understanding of whom to vote.
http://www.rawa.org/events/mar8-2008_e.htm
Afghan women are one of the important topics today for media and the world become aware of the elements that suffers them. After the collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, many nongovernmental organizations around the world have been trying raise awareness. Especially after the US- led war in Afghanistan, women activist found opportunity to go to that country to work and let Afghan women to speak for them and decide for their future.
Despite many cultural and religious challenges, meaningful strides have been made in past few years. Much organization focused on Women’s lives in Afghanistan while Afghan women suffer even more immigrants to other countries. it is very important and urgent need to create a greater awareness and understanding of the lives of Afghan women as immigrant in US and other parts of the world. They are facing many challenges as they struggle to adapting the new society, for example, one of these challenges could be adapting to the freedoms and equal rights that other women have. Afghan women, who lived in a completely different part of the world in an ignorance and silence life, would be absolutely lost coming to the United States.
Most of these women cannot read and write their native language. New language, new environment, and culture shock cause them to lose balance in life. They then lose their ways and lose completely the little self-esteem they had before. Organizations such as RAWA and Women for Afghan Women are needed to help these women change and adapt into the new culture, as well as keeping their own values and culture. Finding jobs and becoming financially secure is another problem these women would struggle with, because in order to settle in a country, women has to be able to finds ways and not be depending upon family and society where they even do not know the language.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
CNN
2- CNN News
The news about Sri Lankan cricket player was covered by CNN most likely the same as NBC, but it was focusing more on the ongoing attacks and Pakistan government’s responsibility toward this kind of attacks. CNN news called this day “dark day in cricket history” by pointing out the Pakistan government as a failed state and said “no tame will come to play in Pakistan.
They granted the security of the Sri Lankan player, but they failed.
Assassination of Benazir Boto former politician and prime minister of Pakistan and killer not being brought to court was another important and relevant issue that BBC connected it with this News.
Terrorist attacks are one of the most concerned issues all around the world today. It has been long time that this attacks are taking place in different parts of the world and take thousands civilians inducing children, women and older lives away.
9/11 terrorist attack was one the most extreme one that attack would attention upon it.
Fighting against this phenomenon is tremendously important, but policy maker should consider the source, cause and basis of terrorism. What makes people to become terrorist giving up their lives away? And why terrorist and Al-Qaida is re-emerging and repowering while the all world is fighting against them? In order to won this war; it requires more strategic and sustainable policy and plan.
They granted the security of the Sri Lankan player, but they failed.
Assassination of Benazir Boto former politician and prime minister of Pakistan and killer not being brought to court was another important and relevant issue that BBC connected it with this News.
Terrorist attacks are one of the most concerned issues all around the world today. It has been long time that this attacks are taking place in different parts of the world and take thousands civilians inducing children, women and older lives away.
9/11 terrorist attack was one the most extreme one that attack would attention upon it.
Fighting against this phenomenon is tremendously important, but policy maker should consider the source, cause and basis of terrorism. What makes people to become terrorist giving up their lives away? And why terrorist and Al-Qaida is re-emerging and repowering while the all world is fighting against them? In order to won this war; it requires more strategic and sustainable policy and plan.
NBC News
1- NBC News
NBC news on 3/11/09 at 50:00 Sri Lankan cricket player were attacked in Lahore on their team bus, they players were injured, but six police were killed.
NBC indicating this attack as a one of the worst terrorist attacks on a sport team since Palestinian militants killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
NBC also included the Pakistan Prime minister Yusuf Raza Giliani and Minister of Interior Rehman Malik’s s statements regarding this attack.
In addition NBC News pointed out the role of the United States fighting against terrorist in Pakistan and connected this attack to the Mumbai terror attacked that killed almost 164 people. They also indicated the re-emerge of the Taliban and Al-Qaida at the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
NBC indicating this attack as a one of the worst terrorist attacks on a sport team since Palestinian militants killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
NBC also included the Pakistan Prime minister Yusuf Raza Giliani and Minister of Interior Rehman Malik’s s statements regarding this attack.
In addition NBC News pointed out the role of the United States fighting against terrorist in Pakistan and connected this attack to the Mumbai terror attacked that killed almost 164 people. They also indicated the re-emerge of the Taliban and Al-Qaida at the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Untied States should Support Russia join NATO
post 5 my own choice
it is very important for U.S. to have open negations with Russia and should support Russia to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, since Russia was one of the countries that had a immediate response to U.S. and they said that "America, we are with you." This response opened the way for U.S. and Russia to renew our political and military cooperation. Russia's intelligence assistance to the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan enhanced Russia's security too, because they shared their concern and interest with U.S. on common security that not only effected U.S, but the all Middle East, On 9/11 will also affected the world.
In addition, many Russian and American people are interested to accept each other as reliable strategic partners to fight against terrorism that is becoming a global security concern; having a good relation with Russia would help U.S. with the joint efforts to control extremist religious radicalism in Middle East. Since U.S. is already in a very important and historical moment in fighting against terrorism and bringing democracy to Iraq and Afghanistan.
In addition, many Russian and American people are interested to accept each other as reliable strategic partners to fight against terrorism that is becoming a global security concern; having a good relation with Russia would help U.S. with the joint efforts to control extremist religious radicalism in Middle East. Since U.S. is already in a very important and historical moment in fighting against terrorism and bringing democracy to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
What constitutes a just society
post 4 my own choice
Justice is the key and most important concept in a society; it orders everything in a society. Every country has its individual judicial system. It is not the same in every country. For example, some countries follow the Islamic laws and implements Islamic justice. A good society is where they establish a judicial mechanism which applies to everyone equally, without any forms of prejudice and discrimination. When the justice is implemented based on racial discrimination, it is right of civilians to disobey that law.
Henry David Thoreau, an American, in his essay called Civil disobedience he mentions about many people such as Mohandas Gandhi who implemented this theory against the British Empire as a result he led India to independence. He also gives examples, in the American civil right movement, Marin Luther King who fought for racial equality and unjust laws.
For having a stabilized society and good justice, both government and people should cooperate with each other.
Government should make the laws and justices according the people's need and benefits of the country. And people should understand those benefits and should contribute with the government in implementation. They should also avoid doing some actions that bring injustice and social evils in their society, such as, bribery, cheating, lying, and destroying someone's lives and business. Social justices are not only important is the society but, in the social live such as friendship and family is also very important
Government should make the laws and justices according the people's need and benefits of the country. And people should understand those benefits and should contribute with the government in implementation. They should also avoid doing some actions that bring injustice and social evils in their society, such as, bribery, cheating, lying, and destroying someone's lives and business. Social justices are not only important is the society but, in the social live such as friendship and family is also very important
Food Industry in the United States
post 3, my won choice
The food industry in the United States is a very large and a common industry, that impacts people’s health all over the nation. A low paying labor market makes the fast food business very attractive. This also affects people who can afford to buy good and healthy food, because it takes their less time to eat. McDonald’s is one of the most famous food industries in the United States; it attracts many people’s attention with its colorful commercial and play yards for kids.
McDonald's locations are another important reason for having so many customers. They are located everywhere, at the airport, hospitals, near schools, train and bus stations.
culture traditionally people grow their own food, cook it at home, and eat at one table. This is an important family value. Members of the family feel united and share happiness with each other. The cook in the family tries to cook foods which everyone likes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATYJx3x0nyo
The United States Military Support in Afghanistan
second post my own choice
The United States President-Elect President Barak Obama and his policy toward Afghanistan sound very hopeful. According the President-Elect Obama, Afghanistan will be high on his high agenda, and he will put more emphasis on the battle in Afghanistan.
The United States and other international military forces carried out the war on terrorism in Afghanistan since 2001. They are working on both military operations and civilian development in order to secure a strong government in Afghanistan, and to eradicate the Taliban from the country so that the people of Afghanistan can live a peaceful life. After the Taliban withdrawal, Afghanistan formed a Islamic republic where men and women have equal rights and duties before the law. During this time, Hamid Karzi became the first elected president of Afghanistan, and the first parliamentary and provincial election took place.
These achievements of the new government bring hope to Afghans who know believe that having U.S. and international military support would bring better conditions in Afghanistan. People would no longer be forced to leave their home and beloved country and move in to the other courtiers. There would be an equal society where women would have the right to live as a citizen, go to school, work and participate in the government. Children would no longer suffer and their rights will be recognized. They will not have to worry about being kidnapped or working as adult to feed their families. It has been almost eight years since U.S. troops have began fighting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and as long as more time is being wasted, the problems get even larger.
How many more years are needed to bring peace in Afghanistan? This is the main question for Afghans, and how much more U.S. and international military support is needed. How many more generation would suffer from this bloody war? Afghanistan lost more than 2 million people during the three decades of war. How many more murders and death are needed for this conflict to end. The battle against terrorism and Taliban has been running now for more than seven years, but the question of security is still unsolved.
U.S. military supports will not achieve success toward stability without increasing the effectiveness of its Afghan partners. The Afghan National Army (ANA) should be more professional and well-trained to provide fully for the country’s security. The Kabul Military Training Center needs to be more equipped with modern military teaching materials as we all training equipments. Only then can they train more professional soldiers that can gradually take the lead in security operations and play the key role in decision making.
The United States President-Elect President Barak Obama and his policy toward Afghanistan sound very hopeful. According the President-Elect Obama, Afghanistan will be high on his high agenda, and he will put more emphasis on the battle in Afghanistan.
The United States and other international military forces carried out the war on terrorism in Afghanistan since 2001. They are working on both military operations and civilian development in order to secure a strong government in Afghanistan, and to eradicate the Taliban from the country so that the people of Afghanistan can live a peaceful life. After the Taliban withdrawal, Afghanistan formed a Islamic republic where men and women have equal rights and duties before the law. During this time, Hamid Karzi became the first elected president of Afghanistan, and the first parliamentary and provincial election took place.
These achievements of the new government bring hope to Afghans who know believe that having U.S. and international military support would bring better conditions in Afghanistan. People would no longer be forced to leave their home and beloved country and move in to the other courtiers. There would be an equal society where women would have the right to live as a citizen, go to school, work and participate in the government. Children would no longer suffer and their rights will be recognized. They will not have to worry about being kidnapped or working as adult to feed their families. It has been almost eight years since U.S. troops have began fighting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and as long as more time is being wasted, the problems get even larger.
How many more years are needed to bring peace in Afghanistan? This is the main question for Afghans, and how much more U.S. and international military support is needed. How many more generation would suffer from this bloody war? Afghanistan lost more than 2 million people during the three decades of war. How many more murders and death are needed for this conflict to end. The battle against terrorism and Taliban has been running now for more than seven years, but the question of security is still unsolved.
U.S. military supports will not achieve success toward stability without increasing the effectiveness of its Afghan partners. The Afghan National Army (ANA) should be more professional and well-trained to provide fully for the country’s security. The Kabul Military Training Center needs to be more equipped with modern military teaching materials as we all training equipments. Only then can they train more professional soldiers that can gradually take the lead in security operations and play the key role in decision making.
Women’s education in Afghanistan
first post my own choice
The subject of Women in Afghanistan has become an important area, especially in the past two decades. The place of women in Afghan society is a multidimensional issue that must be examined from multiple perspectives, including historical, cultural, political, economic, and social aspects. The value of women is also an indicator of Afghanistan’s progress toward a modernized, democratic society; the very low status of women in Afghan society reveals the extent to which Afghanistan remains trapped in its own history. In this context, the place of women in Afghanistan can be seen as a social problem that threatens to undermine the continued progress of the society.
With regard to education, most people believe that Islam supports the education of women and girls. In spite of this, women and girls do not have access to education beyond the elementary level. Various formal and informal publications, radio and television programs, scientific conferences and seminars, and religious education through the Ulama(Ismaic Scholars) can inform people about the need for all Afghans to be educated and motivate people to acquire knowledge, as well as working to change attitudes. Government-run literacy projects can provide educational opportunities for women and girls who could not attain formal and informal education in the past as well as increasing awareness and reshaping attitudes.
While efforts to raise awareness regarding women’s education, however, government agencies and civil society organizations should also work to provide facilities for public education. Many communities of the country do not have adequate educational facilities, and in some communities, far distances and lack of transportation facilities are major obstacles preventing girls from going to school.
http://www.ieaw.com/
The subject of Women in Afghanistan has become an important area, especially in the past two decades. The place of women in Afghan society is a multidimensional issue that must be examined from multiple perspectives, including historical, cultural, political, economic, and social aspects. The value of women is also an indicator of Afghanistan’s progress toward a modernized, democratic society; the very low status of women in Afghan society reveals the extent to which Afghanistan remains trapped in its own history. In this context, the place of women in Afghanistan can be seen as a social problem that threatens to undermine the continued progress of the society.
With regard to education, most people believe that Islam supports the education of women and girls. In spite of this, women and girls do not have access to education beyond the elementary level. Various formal and informal publications, radio and television programs, scientific conferences and seminars, and religious education through the Ulama(Ismaic Scholars) can inform people about the need for all Afghans to be educated and motivate people to acquire knowledge, as well as working to change attitudes. Government-run literacy projects can provide educational opportunities for women and girls who could not attain formal and informal education in the past as well as increasing awareness and reshaping attitudes.
While efforts to raise awareness regarding women’s education, however, government agencies and civil society organizations should also work to provide facilities for public education. Many communities of the country do not have adequate educational facilities, and in some communities, far distances and lack of transportation facilities are major obstacles preventing girls from going to school.
http://www.ieaw.com/
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