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I'm a 2nd year university student currently attending Carleton (Canada) for anthropology with a minor in sociology and sexuality studies.I also study music under the RCM (Toronto), flute, piano and piccolo. I am currently working on my grade 10 flute, my

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Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling: 5 of 32

The final installment of Harry's drastic life, the installment all have been desperately waiting for so they can once more enter a world of magic and heroism. Was the book a brilliant concoction of Good's triumph over evil? Well, in that respect, yes. However, for one who studies the sociology behind right and wrong, I wonde...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 14 of 65

Child abuse occurs in many forms, ranging from simplistic verbal abuse to extreme violence and molestation. But what are the risk factors in assessing these traits in many parents of today and what are the advantages kids gain by proclaiming they have been abused? First, parents and relatives tend to learn their child abusin...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Moral issues of abortion: 13 of 53

Abortion is one of the widely debated topics across the globe with varying levels of beliefs. What is abortion? The removal of the fetus/egg inside a woman's uterus when she does not want the child. This article looks at the views of naturalists, spiritual believers and other anti-abortion groups. Is abortion truly wrong? I ...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 16 of 63

Western Society is a patriarch. For those who have not studied any form of sociology or anthropology, a patriarchy is a society goverened by men. A matriarchy is a society governed by women. To this day, sociologists and anthropologists have not found a society that can be defined as a matriarch. Does society favour men? Wel...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Finding the meaning of life: 17 of 54

The purpose of life has troubled humanity for thousands, causing man to question his values, his lifestyle and even his very own existence. Through observations and meditations, a number of theories have been established to explain the mysteriousness of man's purpose in life. These examinations have established a number of t...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice The different shapes of plus size women: 2 of 5

Body shape can either be a blessing or a curse for plus sized women. Each body shape comes with problem areas and great assets, but how do you know which one you have and how to accent your best areas and hide your flaws? First, no body shape is perfect and no size of figure is perfect, no matter what the media says. What is...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to buy plus size dresses: 1 of 2

Dress shopping can be either a fantastic or horrific shopping experience, depending on your level of self confidence. Remember that no matter your size, you are beautiful, luscious and sexy. What most women forget when shopping for dresses is choosing both a style and a colour that suits your body type, hair colour and skin ...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What people don't know about today's hip music: 1 of 2

Often I hear kids criticize music they don't like. Normally its directed at either classical music (which covers from middle ages to post-modern instrumental), old rock music or ancient songs of past civilizations and current tribes. These same kids declare knowledge of music, claiming they understand all concepts of "guitar...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 337 of 596

Life is- Life is not- What is faith? Faith is not Subjected to one idea One thought Faith Is Anything Something-Nothing Faith is All consuming Let that which guides you love you hate you Do not- Enforce a spirit that cannot love you That you cannot love Let your faith Let your spirit Guide you Do not- Allow others to control...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Where is the world going?: 18 of 30

The enmity of humankind's nature is the fuel for the everlasting carnage of the world. Every level of subsistence contains a fight for survival, a balance of victories and failures in all aspects of life, both within the perimeters of society and unfazed by mortal laws in nature. In the post-modern age, violence has tripled ...