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Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The role of women in The Iliad and The Odyssey: 1 of 8
The world of Homer is ruled by men. When women do appear, they are divided into three groups:First, there are those that serve some useful purpose for the male heroes. Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father and uncle, Agamemnon and Menelaus, to win the gods over (specifically, Artemis) to help them win the battle for Troy. Ch... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Bleeped: How family cable guidelines affect television shows that aren't family oriented: 1 of 8
There was once a man in Attica called Procrustes. He was as cruel as he was clever. His most famous or, should I say, infamous creation was a tricky bed. Proscrustes would lure passers-by into his lofty home promising them a good time. Then he would bet them that they could not fit into his bed. The person unlucky enough to f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Ray Bradbury and the legacy of Fahrenheit 451: 1 of 8
Being an individual can an unpleasant and lonely affair, especially in a society where "equality" means "sameness" and conformity is the way of life. Guy Montag, Bradbury's main character in Fahrenheit 451, is "anyman." He's just an ordinary, tax-paying, law-abiding, married guy who has an important job. As a fireman, he is b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Why we live: 3 of 19
All living things live in order for there to be other living things. As far as our short existence is concerned, this is the way things are and will always be. The more living things there are the more living thing can exist as a result.Take the human body for example. The body needs to be fed, so living things in the form of... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What to look for in a sushi restaurant: 2 of 11
Your mouth waters in anticipation of its pink softness and gentle taste. You force your cramping fingers to grip the chopsticks just one more time to experience that last piece of delicately moist salmon sashimi. You always start and end your sushi experience with your favorite fish to make the event complete. Perhaps you don... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism Reflections on the significance of Hindu philosophies: 1 of 5
"I am god. You are god. Everything is god." These insights are at the core of one of the most significant philosophical contributions offered by Hinduism found in the Upanishads. The last addition to the Vedas (Hindu scriptures) the Upanishads represent Vedanta, meaning "the end of all knowledge" or Knowledge (emphasis on the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Genetically modified organisms will benefit the world's poorest people: 1 of 5
Assuming that "the world's poorest people" have access to land on which to plant (which most do not!), fresh water to properly arrogate their crops (which fewer and fewer developing countries have), and facilities to process their crops, and putting aside the question of whether GMOs are safe for human consumption, the answer... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Gender equity in children's stories: 4 of 17
The title should read "Gender Inequity" rather than "equity," because children's stories of yesterday and today conform to archaic gender biases and teach our kids to embrace them.United States is perhaps the most sexist of all western societies. This is due, in part, to the kind of literature and entertainment our children r... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Evaluating the moral lessons in novels: 3 of 11
As long as there is language there will be story. From a simple hunting tale told by chieftains of millennia past to the most elaborate plots unwinding themselves in the novels of present-day wordsmiths, stories serve many vital human functions. While it may be true that most stories aim to entertain us, many also enlighten u... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How to raise tolerant children: 10 of 35
It is more important to raise children to be fair, well-socialized, and open-minded individuals. Tolerance is a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior, i.e. to let people believe what they want and live the way they want. Just because I "tolerate" my neighbor's chosen religion or lifestyle does not mean that I li... More..