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Body Shaming

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What Does it Mean to Body Shame? Image by   Team Cafe Counsel via Cafe Counsel       The planet Earth is filled with various forms of life that are all unique in appearance. One of the most unique and diverse species on this planet is mankind. Every human body is made up of the same elements with the same organs, bone structures, nerves, etc. However, every human being has different external features like skin color, height, weight, and many more unique characteristics. These characteristics definitely do not define us but they are what sets us apart from one another. If we are all clearly nonidentical to one another, why do we feel the need to judge others who don't look like us? Why do we often attack someones physical appearance when we are angry, confused, or sad? The term body shaming is defined as judging or making degrading comments about someone's appearance. It is a form of bullying that everyone contributes to, even if we do not realize it...

Education in Prison and Correctional Facilities

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Why Should Prisons and Correctional Facilities Offer Better Educational Opportunities and Courses to Criminals?   Everyone views prisons and other facilities in some sort of way. Some see it as a way to keep delinquents and felons out of your neighborhoods and society in general. Others may see these facilities as a second chance to those who did wrong in their past. Ultimately, the people incarcerated in these buildings are all there to serve time for a crime they have committed. These people are stripped of most of their rights and are put away in cells for periods of time. Why not help prepare themselves for a better life when they are released? In some areas of the United States financial cuts are being made in prison making it more difficult to fund educational programs. However, there are many benefits to offering educational opportunities and courses to inmates. 1. Reduces the Chances of Ex-Prisoners Going Back To Prison   First of...

College Tuition Continues to Increase at an Overwhelming Rate

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Is the Price for College Really Worth It?   It is no secret that the cost of college is considerably high and has prevented many individuals from pursuing their dreams. Ranging from thousands and thousands of dollars, many people fresh out of high school are left with few to no options when it comes to deciding on what to do next with their lives. Over the years, the price of college has continued to grow only to make it more difficult for the generations to come to receive a higher education. The price of tuition is not only extremely intimidating but it also creates a lot of obstacles for the student in the future such as difficulty living independently, putting a hold on life experiences, and having a high chance of not even completing their college education.  The Debt Accumulated by Current College Students and Graduates Will Make it Harder for Them to Sustain Themselves      To begin, a common goal shared by many people is to be able to p...