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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How concerned should Americans be about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean?: 8 of 51
As a respected and recognized global leader with the backing of a strong democratic government, monetary and scientific resources, United States America can have a great impact in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in third world countries. If the United States was concerned enough to immerse themselves in the political and econ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultural Relations Living between two cultures: 3 of 15
To live between two cultures for African immigrants in the United States is not only challenging and intricate, but sometimes very amusing. When Africans immigrate to this country they have to live between the American culture and the African-American culture. Some of them that are not prepared to deal with the cultural shock... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Rituals for honoring pregnancy in different cultures: 2 of 8
In African cultures, because of many superstitious beliefs, many families will perform different rituals to safeguard the pregnancy. Pregnancy is acknowledged but not celebrated.It is believed that witches and evil spirits are capable of stealing the pregnancy or interfering with it. So the pregnant woman is not allowed to mi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Hunger: 1 of 3
Hunger. Headache. Dizziness. Gurgling stomach. The sensation was different. The feeling was uncomfortable. I could hear the gurgling of my intestines as if they were protesting about the emptiness of my stomach. The ache in my stomach was unbearable. I opened my mouth to call out, but my throat was hoarse. My mouth was hurtin... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Teachers: Why do we want to teach?: 15 of 36
Teaching is an art. Some people are born teachers while others acquire the skill. To be a great teacher, one has to have a sense of humor and be very flexible. Teachers will never teach to gain monetary reward. However, they will teach to gain the best reward - satisfaction that they have an impact in the education of the lea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Why people love America: 13 of 31
As a health-care professional, a woman and a mother, I thank my lucky stars that I made it to this country. Ask anybody that immigrated to this country why they love it and you will hear many heart-wrenching stories. One of these stories happened to me...Her name is Nkechi (meaning for God). She is a maternity nurse, married ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values What is poverty?: 14 of 30
While other people may not think of me as rich, I consider myself rich beyond my wildest imaginations.Hopelessness. Hunger. Fear. Desperation. Sadness. Well, I can go on about the different human emotions I saw in the eyes of people when I visited my country. In developed country like United States and some European countries... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Why is psychiatry so taboo: 4 of 8
In almost every society, psychiatry has adverse stigma attached to it. Any form of psychiatric illness is perceived as a sign of weakness. In some societies, psychiatry is not considered important or prestigious form of medicine. To acknowledge the importance of psychiatry is to acknowledge that the members of the society may... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs The role of Nurses in Home Health Care: 3 of 6
The role of a home health nurse is unique, exciting and sometimes very challenging. With the demand for a safe and quality health-care by the consumers, the home health field is the future of health-care. While the role can be very tasking, it offers the professional nurse the opportunity to provide holistic care to their pat... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Sexual taboos and HIV/AIDS in Africa: 2 of 4
To talk about sex in some African cultures can be equated with cursing at the church. Sex is simply not discussed. It is believed that good families do not discuss this issue. In fact, to discuss sex with older adults is considered a sign of promiscuity. Childhood sexual curiosity and questions are learned from one's peers. W... More..