Henrietta Lacks had an ordinary background. Her mother died after giving birth to a 10th child when she was four. This prompted her father to […]
Tag Archives: Society
How Barbie Promotes Feminism
Barbie is often associated with play and fashion. It is one of the most iconic cultural exports of the United States. Furthermore, throughout the decades, […]
The Barbie “You Can Be Anything” Slogan
A 1992 television commercial for the Barbie brand of fashion doll from American toymaker Mattel first featured the statement “You Can Be Anything.” Mattel has […]
The Legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Julius Robert Oppenheimer or J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and nuclear physicist who has been credited as the “father of the atomic […]
Pros and Cons of GDP as a Macroeconomic Indicator
The gross domestic product or GDP of a particular country represents the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within its borders […]
Causes of Hyperinflation: Explanations and Examples
Hyperinflation is a phenomenon or situation that occurs when the prices of goods and services rise more than 50 percent per month. It is specifically […]
The Relationship Between Corruption and Poverty
Corruption leads to poverty. Poverty also promotes corruption. These two phenomena create an interlocking and self-reinforcing loop that supplements and sustains each. The vicious cyclical […]
Theories of the Causes of Corruption
Corruption is a complex phenomenon that takes various forms and methods, involves different actors and affect different parties, and transpires in environments that are conducive […]
Different Forms of Corruption
Corruption can occur in different organizational bodies such as governments and business organizations. It can also take various forms. These forms collectively demonstrate dishonest behaviors […]
Corruption Involving Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Discussion
A sovereign wealth fund can bring forth numerous benefits to a country if handled with expertise, integrity, and diligence. However, despite its advantages, having one […]