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My name is Jarred James Breaux. My mother named me Jarred after a friend's son, who lived near them before I was born. She liked the name and alternative spelling of the name. My middle name comes from St. James the Greater, one of the earliest disciples of

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Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Understanding the role of society in forming gender identities: 1 of 23
Gender-role stereotypes are models that have been created by society regarding how someone of a particular gender should act, think, and feel. It is our beliefs and impressions regarding the gender norms of men and women. Like all stereotyping, gender-role stereotypes are often negative. Even though we can point out differenc... More..
Sciences > Psychology Finding the real meaning of intelligence: 1 of 19
Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. According to Gardner, intelligence tests were too narrow in analyzing a person's intellectual abilities. He developed the theory of multiple intelligences to describe varying degrees of abilities in a range of different areas. Gardner supported his theory by point... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) What the stages of life are and what they mean: 2 of 22
Every individual passes through multiple stages of life. Fowler's life-span developmental theory of religious development revolves around the search for the meaning of life. Individuals are motivated to discover this meaning anywhere, either within organized religion or not. It is closely related to Erikson's, Piaget's, and K... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 6 of 64
Louisiana introduced public school uniforms in 1999. And despite objections based on freedom of speech, public school uniforms were well received among the populous in the aftermath of several school shootings around the nation. However, because the majority accepts or passes a certain law that does not necessarily make it "r... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States: 12 of 99
It is interesting that Americans always want to force others to speak English. While the majority of Americans speak english, this is due to the belief that the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant culture is dominant. What about indiginous or "native" cultures that Americans have dominated? For instance, the American take over of Lo... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Deliberations on the cause of homosexuality: 4 of 29
Possible causes of homosexuality are unknown; however, researchers have speculated for some time the origins of homosexuality. Originally, the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association classified homosexuality as a disorder, but eventually in the 1970s, it was removed from the list of psychol... More..
Education > Special Education Mainstreaming special needs students: Understanding the debate: 8 of 57
Today, more emphasis is being placed on inclusion, the practice of placing students with disabilities in regular education classrooms. Inclusion is based on the diverse society in which we live. The same way desegregation of public facilities brought about a better understanding of race and cultural difference, inclusion is a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Gender: Defining and understanding what it means: 1 of 7
The difference between sex, gender, and gender role is based on the contextual dimension. The biological dimension of being male or female is sex. That is, a person's sex is determined by their reproductive organs. The psychological and sociological dimensions of being male or female is gender. In other words, a person's gen... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Extraterrestrial life: Fact or fiction: 4 of 24
Some have questioned the existence of alien life. Some have even stated that they have come into contact with extraterrestrials who have visited this earth, but there is no evidence of that. There is no evidence that they exist or that they do not exist. Is There Life Out There?Life began here early in the planets evolution. ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Enhancing learning through assessment: 1 of 6
At the beginning of a school year, teachers use a sizing-up assessment to gain an understanding of the students' academic, social, and behavioral characteristics and needs. This assessment is done through informal observations. The information gathered through this type of assessment gives insight into the students' capabili... More..