Essay
Mental health: A critical issue
Mental Health: A Critical Issue Mental health is a fundamental component of an individual's overall well-being. It includes our ability to manage our emotions, build healthy relationships, and cope with the challenges of daily life. Too often, mental health is overlooked or stigmatized, yet it is just as important as physical health.
By Francky Antoine2 years ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
Social media
From all levels to people all over the world social media counts. (I just thought of this a few minutes ago. Line one is everyone that uses social media one way or a another. Line two is the people and cultures who use it and Line three is the results that we seem to 'like' when we are on our various media. Social media has its good and bad aspects, but this is not a short essay on the rights or wrongs that occur on these various sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or any of the other well-known sites. It is just a quick thought of social media in general.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What does this really mean?
What do you think of when you hear some one tell you or anyone "Do good?" Could it be do good on a test that you have studied for a long time or is it just in hopes that you will have a good day doing whatever that you may have planned one way or another. Doing good and showing kindness one way or another is a way of also having faith in just being who you are.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Writing Teacher. Top Story - August 2024.
Who was your writing teacher in school? Writing is a skill that starts with learning how to hold a pencil or writing instrument. The teacher would go around the room making sure everyone was holding the pencil in the right way whether right-handed or left-handed. We would move on to 'writing' lines (vertical and horizontal, smiles or we called them rockers). After a few weeks of these forms, we moved into learning letters then numbers to cursive writing. The end of the basics and just learning how to combine cursive letters joined together into words and sentences like the old adage 'The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.' to writing our own stories and thanks to my second-grade teacher and the English teachers since then I thank them to showing me the gift of the written word and the skill of handwriting.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Last Chance U: Basketball
The Struggle of Junior College Basketball In Last Chance U: Basketball, the players for the East Los Angeles Community College Men’s Basketball team are subjected to the grueling and often demoralizing conditions of the junior college basketball level. The stigma that comes with being at the JUCO level is one that does not take kindly to those involved; from no meal plans, no student housing, and consistent struggles financially, all while attempting to remain academically eligible and play well enough to receive a scholarship to a better program, the junior college route can be a struggle for anyone brave enough to attempt it. This theme will provide evidence and attempt to depict the often-overwhelming obstacles presented towards junior college athletes, as well as the lack of support these players are given to succeed at this level.
By Jack Whalen2 years ago in Critique
Do social media platforms offer a new way of connecting, or are they just narcissistic?
Social media platforms are unquestionably a modern track to connect and communicate with others in real time with a wide audience. Nonetheless, exactly like other tools, how they are used diverges from person to person. When individuals use platforms to promote themselves, trying to seek approval, or interacting with others sharing interests, it can lead to ambiguous or narcissistic behavior.
By Simone Nunziata2 years ago in Critique
Wanderlust: A Journey Through Time and Space
Introduction The human spirit is inherently curious, driven by an insatiable desire to explore and discover. Travel, a fundamental aspect of our existence, has been a catalyst for growth, understanding, and cultural exchange throughout history. From the ancient explorers who charted unknown lands to the modern-day adventurers who traverse the globe, the allure of travel continues to captivate and inspire.
By Trip Listify2 years ago in Critique
Children's Literature
There is nothing better than a children's book. There are many lessons that one can learn from these kinds of books both for children and adults. There are mysteries, stories dealing with friendships, family and even personal issues. There are even nonfiction books that teach various skills from health and nutrition to even birth and death that are done in a conversational tone using vocabulary that children know and use.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
