Ruth Benedict was a cultural anthropologist who studied the Japanese extensively in World War II. She reflected on her findings in The Chrysanthemum and the Sword. These days, many individuals have a sense of a culture in turmoil, of societal chaos. Everything seems to be in a state of flux and there is a great
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When it comes to the education system, have you ever had the sense that something was… well, a bit off? That is to say, everything seemed to be swimming along fine on the surface, but deep down you had a nagging feeling that something was wrong? If so, you’re in good company. Author Dorothy Sayers,
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Due to digging by CBS News, it appears that in the case of the Orlando terrorist Omar Mateen that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. While Omar Mateen was born in the U.S., his father Seddique Mir Mateen was an immigrant from Afghanistan. According to CBS News, “the Orlando gay club gunman’s father
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Another school year is winding to a close, and teachers and administrators are likely breathing a sigh of relief, particularly since the year was filled with increased disciplinary problems and behavioral incidents from coast to coast. Unfortunately, American schools aren’t the only ones wrestling with a surge in discipline problems. The negative behavior bug seems
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While the majority of the calls in the aftermath of the slaughter in Orlando have been for more stringent gun control laws, a few people have argued that these laws are part of the problem. Tom G. Palmer, a gay man and the successful plaintiff in Palmer vs. District of Columbia, a case that affirmed
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In the wake of terrorist attacks, it is common to feel anger, sorrow, and a very human impulse to do something. Since we can do little but mourn the victims, we often resort to saying what must be done. In our highly polarized society, this often means blaming others and pointing fingers (often on social
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