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Uses of the Erotic:
The Erotic as Power*
THERE ARE MANY kinds of power, used and unused, acknowl-
edged or otherwise. The erotic is a resource within each of us
that lies in a deeply female and spiritual plane, firmly rooted in
the power of our unexpressed or unrecognized feeling. In order
to perpetuate itself, every oppression must corrupt or distort
those various sources of power within the culture of the op-
pressed that can provide energy for change. For women, this has
meant a suppression of the erotic as a considered source of
power and information within our lives.
We have been taught to suspect this resource, vilified, abused,
and devalued within western society. On the one hand, the
superficially erotic has been encouraged as a sign of female in-
feriority; on the other hand, women have been made to suffer
and to feel both contemptible and suspect by virtue of its ex-
istence.
It is a short step from there to the false belief that only by the
suppression of the erotic within our lives and consciousness can
women be truly strong. But that strength is illusory, for it is
fashioned within the context of male models of power.
As women, we have come to distrust that power which rises
from our deepest and nontational knowledge. We have been
warned against it all our lives by the male world, which values
• Paper delivered at the Fourth Berkshire Conference on the History of Women, Mount
Holyoke College. August 25, 1978. Published as a pamphlet by Out & Out Books
(available from The Crossing Press).
53
54 SISTER OUTSIDER
this depth of feeling enough to keep women around in order to
exercise it in the service of men, but which fears this same depth
too much to examine the possibilities of it within themselves. So
women are maintained at a distantlinferior position to be
psychically milked, much the same way ants maintain colonies
of aphids to provide a life-giving substance for their masters.
But the erotic offers a well of replenishing and provocative
force to the woman who does not fear its revelation, nor suc-
cumb to the belief that sensation is enough.
The erotic has often been misnamed by men and used against
women. It has been made into the confused, the trivial, the
psychotic, the plasticized sensation. For this reason, we have
often turned away from the exploration and consideration of
the erotic as a source of power and information, confusing it
with its opposite, the pornographic. But pornography is a direct
denial of the power of the erotic, for it represents the suppres-
sion of true feeling. Pornography emphasizes sensation without
feeling.
The erotic is a measure between the beginnings of our sense of
self and the chaos of ou.
Sexuality is a divine gift that allows humans to be co-creators with God. A mature sexuality recognizes that individuals are products of the divine and uses sexuality to create life selflessly. True sexuality is spiritual and seeks community, friendship, and transcendence rather than just physical intimacy. However, most people misunderstand sexuality as just physical acts and miss its deeper meaning of bringing people together through love. For sexuality to be healthy, it must be expressed through love, family, service to others, and finding purpose beyond oneself.
It is necessary to understand that equality in its true spirit is actually; commonality that runs through not only all human beings; but also through other species. Hence appreciation of this commonality is true spirit of equality; and most justifiably upholds with utmost intensity; the provision of everything that is required for the blossoming of all the individuals and the species!
This value of provision of everything for the total blossoming of one and all; is magnanimous, insuperable, invincible and essential. It helps everyone to ascend from; getting all the optimal material provisions; to the ultimate aspiration of realization of the eternal bliss.
Based on this holistic perspective; we can evolve and practice international policies, plans, programs, laws, conventions, national constitutions, local laws/rules essential for realizing the visions of Buddha, Marx and Dr. Ambedkar! This is Total Stress Management i.e. blossoming of one and all!
It is said by the saints; that; for the true equality to materialize; it is urgent and essential that; in addition to the billions of people practicing NAMASMARAN; many more billions; in every nook and corner of the world; have to practice NAMASMARAN; with far greater intensity and selflessness.
This document is an introduction to a book about female sexuality and pleasure. It discusses sexuality as a fundamental life force and natural drive for connection. Using the Hindu story of Shakti and Shiva as an example, it describes how sexuality and the desire for union gave rise to the universe itself. It argues that human sexuality is a combination of biological instincts and cultural learning, and that people can improve their skills and experiences with sex through education and practice. The introduction sets up the book as a guide to help readers fully understand and experience their own sexuality.
This document discusses the shared nature of religion, meditation, alcohol, drugs, sex and addictions. It hypothesizes that all of these are psychic attempts to move towards higher consciousness and connection with the divine or Self. Addictions represent a potent desire for Self-Realization, though the manifestation may be distorted. Early childhood trauma can cause a wounding that breeds delusions and a need to constantly extract one's creativity, which can lead to addictions. All addictive strivings may be seen as different melodies arising from the same underlying notes, as a striving to connect with the sacred.
This document discusses stress that arises from lack of adequate communication and the hypocrisy that results. It states that while technology has made the world more connected, people still suffer from stress due to inability to communicate from the heart. Hypocrisy arises when people try to appear as what others want them to be rather than being true to themselves. Practicing Namasmaran can help overcome this stress and hypocrisy by interacting with one's inner self and allowing for honest communication.
This document discusses stress and hypocrisy. It states that lack of adequate communication is a cause of stress, even in a technologically connected world, because true communication comes from the heart. Hypocrisy also causes stress when we try to appear as what others want us to be rather than our true selves. The document recommends practicing "Namasmarn" to interact with our inner selves and overcome stress and hypocrisy through honest heartfelt communication.
The secret of life is that things lead to their Opposites by Dr.Mahboob ali k...Healthcare consultant
My Dear professionals……
Want to have an easy life? Work hard. Want to tell someone to improve? Tell them they suck. Want to see someone disrespect money? Give them all the money in the world. Want to see someone do good? Let them go down the worst road possible in life and let them see where that takes them. Want to see your girlfriend/boyfriend leave you? Cling to them every hour of every day.
Physics,balances ,and mathimatics govern our lifes and entire universe,its my small analysis on Like poles repel and unlike poles attract...It is my very well researched article..
Sexuality is a divine gift that allows humans to be co-creators with God. A mature sexuality recognizes that individuals are products of the divine and uses sexuality to create life selflessly. True sexuality is spiritual and seeks community, friendship, and transcendence rather than just physical intimacy. However, most people misunderstand sexuality as just physical acts and miss its deeper meaning of bringing people together through love. For sexuality to be healthy, it must be expressed through love, family, service to others, and finding purpose beyond oneself.
It is necessary to understand that equality in its true spirit is actually; commonality that runs through not only all human beings; but also through other species. Hence appreciation of this commonality is true spirit of equality; and most justifiably upholds with utmost intensity; the provision of everything that is required for the blossoming of all the individuals and the species!
This value of provision of everything for the total blossoming of one and all; is magnanimous, insuperable, invincible and essential. It helps everyone to ascend from; getting all the optimal material provisions; to the ultimate aspiration of realization of the eternal bliss.
Based on this holistic perspective; we can evolve and practice international policies, plans, programs, laws, conventions, national constitutions, local laws/rules essential for realizing the visions of Buddha, Marx and Dr. Ambedkar! This is Total Stress Management i.e. blossoming of one and all!
It is said by the saints; that; for the true equality to materialize; it is urgent and essential that; in addition to the billions of people practicing NAMASMARAN; many more billions; in every nook and corner of the world; have to practice NAMASMARAN; with far greater intensity and selflessness.
This document is an introduction to a book about female sexuality and pleasure. It discusses sexuality as a fundamental life force and natural drive for connection. Using the Hindu story of Shakti and Shiva as an example, it describes how sexuality and the desire for union gave rise to the universe itself. It argues that human sexuality is a combination of biological instincts and cultural learning, and that people can improve their skills and experiences with sex through education and practice. The introduction sets up the book as a guide to help readers fully understand and experience their own sexuality.
This document discusses the shared nature of religion, meditation, alcohol, drugs, sex and addictions. It hypothesizes that all of these are psychic attempts to move towards higher consciousness and connection with the divine or Self. Addictions represent a potent desire for Self-Realization, though the manifestation may be distorted. Early childhood trauma can cause a wounding that breeds delusions and a need to constantly extract one's creativity, which can lead to addictions. All addictive strivings may be seen as different melodies arising from the same underlying notes, as a striving to connect with the sacred.
This document discusses stress that arises from lack of adequate communication and the hypocrisy that results. It states that while technology has made the world more connected, people still suffer from stress due to inability to communicate from the heart. Hypocrisy arises when people try to appear as what others want them to be rather than being true to themselves. Practicing Namasmaran can help overcome this stress and hypocrisy by interacting with one's inner self and allowing for honest communication.
This document discusses stress and hypocrisy. It states that lack of adequate communication is a cause of stress, even in a technologically connected world, because true communication comes from the heart. Hypocrisy also causes stress when we try to appear as what others want us to be rather than our true selves. The document recommends practicing "Namasmarn" to interact with our inner selves and overcome stress and hypocrisy through honest heartfelt communication.
The secret of life is that things lead to their Opposites by Dr.Mahboob ali k...Healthcare consultant
My Dear professionals……
Want to have an easy life? Work hard. Want to tell someone to improve? Tell them they suck. Want to see someone disrespect money? Give them all the money in the world. Want to see someone do good? Let them go down the worst road possible in life and let them see where that takes them. Want to see your girlfriend/boyfriend leave you? Cling to them every hour of every day.
Physics,balances ,and mathimatics govern our lifes and entire universe,its my small analysis on Like poles repel and unlike poles attract...It is my very well researched article..
1) Throughout history, humans have developed conceptual understandings of their experiences and interactions with the world, but can become dominated by concepts that limit their understanding.
2) Emotions arise from interactions between humans and the world, and understanding the roots of emotions like happiness can provide insight into humanity's place.
3) True understanding of emotions comes from acknowledging their source within the mind and their transformation over history, rather than just experiencing surface-level feelings. Examining emotions philosophically may reveal guidance from religious traditions.
Relationships, sex, and love for all agesClaudia Nunes
The document discusses various topics related to relationships, sex, and love for all ages. It defines sex as an energetic connection between partners that extends beyond the physical act. It notes that spirits have no gender and incarnate as both men and women. The law of attraction states that like energies attract, so it's important to consider what type of people one connects with sexually. Affectionate commitment and family relations that result from sex require balance and consideration for others. Sexual control and abstinence should not be done for selfish reasons but left to individual responsibility and choice.
The secret of life is that things lead to their opposites.By Dr.Mahboob KhanHealthcare consultant
My Dear professionals……
Want to have an easy life? Work hard. Want to tell someone to improve? Tell them they suck. Want to see someone disrespect money? Give them all the money in the world. Want to see someone do good? Let them go down the worst road possible in life and let them see where that takes them. Want to see your girlfriend/boyfriend leave you? Cling to them every hour of every day.
The document discusses how Gospel values like mercy, compassion, nonviolence, forgiveness and love could be expressed through civil government. It argues that as a government increasingly expresses these values, there would be less need for its coercive functions. However, human fallibility requires some government role to maintain order. Overall, the ideal balance recognizes both Gospel ideals and human limitations.
Namasmāran, or remembrance of the divine name, is an important practice in Hindu dharma for managing stress. Our stress arises from the internal conflict between our soul's attraction towards the divine and temptation's pull towards worldly pleasures. When we are unable to conquer these distracting forces, we experience a state of spiritual unrest or "glani of dharma". Namasmāran helps reorient our thinking and existence towards fulfilling our soul's quest, leading to the simultaneous blossoming of oneself and all people. Through this practice, our personal and social lives become reorganized to support our soul's urging, decisively defeating stress from moment to moment. Namasmāran belongs to spiritual life but
This document provides excerpts from the e-book "Desire2Truewill" which discusses how to manage desires and awaken one's "true will" to achieve their deepest aspirations. The e-book explains that when qualities like solemnity, immersion, surrender, determination and endurance come together within a person, they can create their own destiny. It also discusses how young minds are prone to many desires but the book aims to help youth envision their life goals and charge towards accomplishing them. The excerpts provide examples of how one must fully commit to their deepest yearning through sacrifice like a seed does to realize its potential of becoming a tree. It emphasizes living according to one's inner truth and yearning
The Shared World of Religion, Meditation, Alcohol, Drugs and Sex
A paper to be presented at the Annual Conference for Association of Transpersonal Psychology at Atherton on Feb 14th.
Spirituality in Action : Bringing Transpersonal Psychology to a World in Crisis
The Shared World of Religion, Meditation, Alcohol, Drugs and Sex
A paper to be presented at the Annual Conference for Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Atherton, on Feb 14.
Spirituality in Action: Bringing Transpersonal Psychology to the World in Crisis
#Barkatt_E_Magazine #May2020
After receiving the great response for our First Issue of Our #Barkatt_E_Magazine , we are delighted to introduce you to the Second Issue of Barkatt E-Magazine.
.
.
This issue features several #articles. Every article speaks to challenge, opportunity, and the transformative power of hope. We hope you will find it interesting and useful.
Maybe you have a family member or friend who may benefit from the information in our E- Magazine so feel free to share…
Enjoy Reading!
I Am... The Creation Story by Anon I musMichelleF1977
The document describes the origin and nature of Source Awareness or the Divine Singularity, from which all of existence emanates. To experience itself in infinite ways, Source Awareness manifested the physical universe and split into individual points of awareness having experiences through physical forms. However, these individual expressions of Source temporarily forgot their divine origin due to an implanted "veil of amnesia", taking on separate egos and identities. The document aims to remind the reader of their true nature and purpose as expressions of the One, eternal Source or Life Intelligence that underlies all reality.
This document summarizes Gareth Jones' master's research on exploring and integrating one's own pain for self-care and more authentic therapeutic relationships.
The research involved rediscovering Gareth's own past through a heuristic methodology. This led to personal insights and understanding of his own journey of growth. It also benefited his self-awareness and well-being. Gareth interviewed two co-researchers who had experienced loss to understand how they found meaning and growth.
Common factors that emerged included experiencing existential isolation and crisis that led to surrender, epiphanies, and growth. All three recognized the fluid nature of authenticity and engaged in self-monitoring. Rediscovering one's past through heuristic research can provide "personal treasures
This document provides an introduction to exploring concepts of infinity, existence, and humanity's place in the universe. It discusses how life involves seeking connection and purpose, and how humans try to achieve immortality through creative works. It also examines the nature of sound and communication as expressions of energy. Overall, the document presents philosophical reflections on existence, knowledge, freedom, and humanity's role and limitations.
1. The document discusses how Namasmaran (remembrance of God's name) is the core of total stress management. It argues that while other activities may provide temporary relief from stress, only Namasmaran can lead to holistic and radical transformation.
2. It addresses several common arguments against Namasmaran, such as the lack of tangible or measurable benefits. The response is that the benefits of Namasmaran are an inner experience that cannot be proven to others but must be discovered through practice.
3. The conclusion is that we have the opportunity through Namasmaran to realize individual and global blossoming in a holistic way, rather than just seeking temporary symptomatic relief from
This document discusses transpersonal coaching as an approach that helps clients explore their deeper purpose and meaning beyond just their roles and material needs. It notes that as traditional sources of community and spirituality break down, people are seeking more fulfillment. Transpersonal coaching draws from fields like transpersonal psychology and positive psychology to help clients connect with their authentic selves and find energy through alignment with inner values. However, transpersonal topics can be difficult within a Western scientific paradigm that demands objective evidence and sees spirituality separately from religion or consciousness. The document explores how role crises or life changes can catalyze openness to transpersonal perspectives and lists some barriers like scientific skepticism or society's need for defined roles.
Ethical Case Study 2Gloria is a housekeeper in an independent li.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Case Study 2
Gloria is a housekeeper in an independent living community. While walking through a hallway, she noticed the door of a resident’s apartment was left open, which was unusual. She stepped in to check on Louis, and quickly realized that he was on the phone in his living room. As she turned to leave, she over heard him saying that he had stopped taking all of his medications because he was ready to die. She could tell that the person that he was speaking with was trying to reason with him. Gloria knows that Louis has a very loving and involved daughter that visits him every Saturday. She left the room determined that she would tell his daughter what she heard when she saw her on Saturday.
You have to answer all the questions below
What issues are facing Gloria? Discuss the possible ethical principles at play and your recommendation to Gloria.
Hint: Confidentiality, Beneficence, Self-determination
.
Ethical consideration is important in nursing practice, especial.docxdebishakespeare
The document discusses the importance of considering a patient's ethnic and cultural background when providing nursing care, especially for patients with type 2 diabetes. It describes a Hispanic patient who was hospitalized for complications of type 2 diabetes and a chronic foot ulcer. His cultural beliefs about diabetes and fatalism impacted his self-management. The nurse considered his ethnicity and ensured culturally competent care by understanding his perspectives on diabetes causation and remedies.
Ethical Competency Writing Assignment Description
PHI 108 Spring 2019
Dr. David M. DiQuattro
March 5, 2019
1 Basic Assignment Description
For your ethical competency writing assignment, you will write analyze a disagreement between two authors/viewpoints
that we discussed this semester. I am calling the assignment a critical disagreement analysis. Below I will
provide a number of examples of disagreements between the authors we discuss this semester. Your
paper will have the following components
1. Hone the disagreement
• I want you to start by taking my general statement of disagreement and providing your own clear specifics
that focus on particular claims or passages. Here you are taking my starting point, but providing your
own framing of the disagreement that will provide focus for your paper.
• You will hone your statement of the disagreement in a way that sets things up for the next parts of the
paper.
• For example:
– In number 2 below, you will identify a specific critique of Rawls from either Kittay or Noddings.
You need to explain where the disagreement is and set the stage for a fruitful dialogue to follow in
the paper.
• This part of the paper should be focused. You should discuss the two views in a way that sets the stage
for your objection and response.
• In the opening part of the paper you need to preview what is ahead - you may only write this part late
in the writing process, but you need to provide a clear preview of where the rest of the paper goes.
2. Provide the best objection from one point of view to another
• I want you to do more than just state the two sides of the issue in this paper. I want you to bring the
authors into dialogue. You will do this by articulating an objection to one position from the point of
view of the other, then responding to the objection.
– You want your objection to be more than just restating a point where the authors diagree. Here’s
what I mean by just restating, as an example:
1
Kant believes that there are absolute rules that should be followed without regard to conse-
quences. The strongest utilitarian objection to this is that Kant disregards the importance
of how an action affects overall happiness.
– The above is an example of what not to do. That way of stating things won’t get you far because
it is just a re-stating of a key difference between Kant and utilitarianism.
• You should look for an objection that raises a new question for the other point of view, or points out
an unforeseen implication of the view. In some way it should move discussion forward. I am not
asking you to discover something that has never been said about these issues. I just want
you to deepen your understanding of the two views by raising a serious objection to one
position, then responding to it.
– In some way the objection should force you to think in new ways about the position objected to.
• In this section you should explain as clearly as you can how the objection presents a proble.
Ethical Case StudyAn example of unethical treatment of participa.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Case Study
An example of unethical treatment of participants was the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, who believed they were being treated for “bad blood”
“Bad blood”: A term used to describe problems like anemia, fatigue, and syphilis
Those in the control group were not given treatment for syphilis, and many died
Why would this research study not fall under the present ethical and legal restraint? Please support your answer with scholarly articles.
.
Ethical AwarenessDEFINITION a brief definition of the k.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Awareness
DEFINITION
:
a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY
:
Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the
150-200 word range
. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION
:
Using
300-350 words
, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to
add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions
.
This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES
:
All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format.
Please follow the above format, No Plagiarism, APA format, add citations and references.
.
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3) True understanding of emotions comes from acknowledging their source within the mind and their transformation over history, rather than just experiencing surface-level feelings. Examining emotions philosophically may reveal guidance from religious traditions.
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My Dear professionals……
Want to have an easy life? Work hard. Want to tell someone to improve? Tell them they suck. Want to see someone disrespect money? Give them all the money in the world. Want to see someone do good? Let them go down the worst road possible in life and let them see where that takes them. Want to see your girlfriend/boyfriend leave you? Cling to them every hour of every day.
The document discusses how Gospel values like mercy, compassion, nonviolence, forgiveness and love could be expressed through civil government. It argues that as a government increasingly expresses these values, there would be less need for its coercive functions. However, human fallibility requires some government role to maintain order. Overall, the ideal balance recognizes both Gospel ideals and human limitations.
Namasmāran, or remembrance of the divine name, is an important practice in Hindu dharma for managing stress. Our stress arises from the internal conflict between our soul's attraction towards the divine and temptation's pull towards worldly pleasures. When we are unable to conquer these distracting forces, we experience a state of spiritual unrest or "glani of dharma". Namasmāran helps reorient our thinking and existence towards fulfilling our soul's quest, leading to the simultaneous blossoming of oneself and all people. Through this practice, our personal and social lives become reorganized to support our soul's urging, decisively defeating stress from moment to moment. Namasmāran belongs to spiritual life but
This document provides excerpts from the e-book "Desire2Truewill" which discusses how to manage desires and awaken one's "true will" to achieve their deepest aspirations. The e-book explains that when qualities like solemnity, immersion, surrender, determination and endurance come together within a person, they can create their own destiny. It also discusses how young minds are prone to many desires but the book aims to help youth envision their life goals and charge towards accomplishing them. The excerpts provide examples of how one must fully commit to their deepest yearning through sacrifice like a seed does to realize its potential of becoming a tree. It emphasizes living according to one's inner truth and yearning
The Shared World of Religion, Meditation, Alcohol, Drugs and Sex
A paper to be presented at the Annual Conference for Association of Transpersonal Psychology at Atherton on Feb 14th.
Spirituality in Action : Bringing Transpersonal Psychology to a World in Crisis
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A paper to be presented at the Annual Conference for Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Atherton, on Feb 14.
Spirituality in Action: Bringing Transpersonal Psychology to the World in Crisis
#Barkatt_E_Magazine #May2020
After receiving the great response for our First Issue of Our #Barkatt_E_Magazine , we are delighted to introduce you to the Second Issue of Barkatt E-Magazine.
.
.
This issue features several #articles. Every article speaks to challenge, opportunity, and the transformative power of hope. We hope you will find it interesting and useful.
Maybe you have a family member or friend who may benefit from the information in our E- Magazine so feel free to share…
Enjoy Reading!
I Am... The Creation Story by Anon I musMichelleF1977
The document describes the origin and nature of Source Awareness or the Divine Singularity, from which all of existence emanates. To experience itself in infinite ways, Source Awareness manifested the physical universe and split into individual points of awareness having experiences through physical forms. However, these individual expressions of Source temporarily forgot their divine origin due to an implanted "veil of amnesia", taking on separate egos and identities. The document aims to remind the reader of their true nature and purpose as expressions of the One, eternal Source or Life Intelligence that underlies all reality.
This document summarizes Gareth Jones' master's research on exploring and integrating one's own pain for self-care and more authentic therapeutic relationships.
The research involved rediscovering Gareth's own past through a heuristic methodology. This led to personal insights and understanding of his own journey of growth. It also benefited his self-awareness and well-being. Gareth interviewed two co-researchers who had experienced loss to understand how they found meaning and growth.
Common factors that emerged included experiencing existential isolation and crisis that led to surrender, epiphanies, and growth. All three recognized the fluid nature of authenticity and engaged in self-monitoring. Rediscovering one's past through heuristic research can provide "personal treasures
This document provides an introduction to exploring concepts of infinity, existence, and humanity's place in the universe. It discusses how life involves seeking connection and purpose, and how humans try to achieve immortality through creative works. It also examines the nature of sound and communication as expressions of energy. Overall, the document presents philosophical reflections on existence, knowledge, freedom, and humanity's role and limitations.
1. The document discusses how Namasmaran (remembrance of God's name) is the core of total stress management. It argues that while other activities may provide temporary relief from stress, only Namasmaran can lead to holistic and radical transformation.
2. It addresses several common arguments against Namasmaran, such as the lack of tangible or measurable benefits. The response is that the benefits of Namasmaran are an inner experience that cannot be proven to others but must be discovered through practice.
3. The conclusion is that we have the opportunity through Namasmaran to realize individual and global blossoming in a holistic way, rather than just seeking temporary symptomatic relief from
This document discusses transpersonal coaching as an approach that helps clients explore their deeper purpose and meaning beyond just their roles and material needs. It notes that as traditional sources of community and spirituality break down, people are seeking more fulfillment. Transpersonal coaching draws from fields like transpersonal psychology and positive psychology to help clients connect with their authentic selves and find energy through alignment with inner values. However, transpersonal topics can be difficult within a Western scientific paradigm that demands objective evidence and sees spirituality separately from religion or consciousness. The document explores how role crises or life changes can catalyze openness to transpersonal perspectives and lists some barriers like scientific skepticism or society's need for defined roles.
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You have to answer all the questions below
What issues are facing Gloria? Discuss the possible ethical principles at play and your recommendation to Gloria.
Hint: Confidentiality, Beneficence, Self-determination
.
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The document discusses the importance of considering a patient's ethnic and cultural background when providing nursing care, especially for patients with type 2 diabetes. It describes a Hispanic patient who was hospitalized for complications of type 2 diabetes and a chronic foot ulcer. His cultural beliefs about diabetes and fatalism impacted his self-management. The nurse considered his ethnicity and ensured culturally competent care by understanding his perspectives on diabetes causation and remedies.
Ethical Competency Writing Assignment Description
PHI 108 Spring 2019
Dr. David M. DiQuattro
March 5, 2019
1 Basic Assignment Description
For your ethical competency writing assignment, you will write analyze a disagreement between two authors/viewpoints
that we discussed this semester. I am calling the assignment a critical disagreement analysis. Below I will
provide a number of examples of disagreements between the authors we discuss this semester. Your
paper will have the following components
1. Hone the disagreement
• I want you to start by taking my general statement of disagreement and providing your own clear specifics
that focus on particular claims or passages. Here you are taking my starting point, but providing your
own framing of the disagreement that will provide focus for your paper.
• You will hone your statement of the disagreement in a way that sets things up for the next parts of the
paper.
• For example:
– In number 2 below, you will identify a specific critique of Rawls from either Kittay or Noddings.
You need to explain where the disagreement is and set the stage for a fruitful dialogue to follow in
the paper.
• This part of the paper should be focused. You should discuss the two views in a way that sets the stage
for your objection and response.
• In the opening part of the paper you need to preview what is ahead - you may only write this part late
in the writing process, but you need to provide a clear preview of where the rest of the paper goes.
2. Provide the best objection from one point of view to another
• I want you to do more than just state the two sides of the issue in this paper. I want you to bring the
authors into dialogue. You will do this by articulating an objection to one position from the point of
view of the other, then responding to the objection.
– You want your objection to be more than just restating a point where the authors diagree. Here’s
what I mean by just restating, as an example:
1
Kant believes that there are absolute rules that should be followed without regard to conse-
quences. The strongest utilitarian objection to this is that Kant disregards the importance
of how an action affects overall happiness.
– The above is an example of what not to do. That way of stating things won’t get you far because
it is just a re-stating of a key difference between Kant and utilitarianism.
• You should look for an objection that raises a new question for the other point of view, or points out
an unforeseen implication of the view. In some way it should move discussion forward. I am not
asking you to discover something that has never been said about these issues. I just want
you to deepen your understanding of the two views by raising a serious objection to one
position, then responding to it.
– In some way the objection should force you to think in new ways about the position objected to.
• In this section you should explain as clearly as you can how the objection presents a proble.
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Ethical Case Study
An example of unethical treatment of participants was the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, who believed they were being treated for “bad blood”
“Bad blood”: A term used to describe problems like anemia, fatigue, and syphilis
Those in the control group were not given treatment for syphilis, and many died
Why would this research study not fall under the present ethical and legal restraint? Please support your answer with scholarly articles.
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Ethical Awareness
DEFINITION
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a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY
:
Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the
150-200 word range
. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION
:
Using
300-350 words
, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to
add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions
.
This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES
:
All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format.
Please follow the above format, No Plagiarism, APA format, add citations and references.
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ETHICAL CHALLENGES
JOYCAROLYNE MUIGAI
NTC/302
5/26/2020
INTRODUCTION
Ethics in business is mainly concerned with the good or bad actions and behaviors that often take place in the world of business
Ethical challenges have often resulted from lack of a clear and distinctive description of norms that ought to be used
Business ethics hence help economists to think productively along moral dimensions on matters regarding policy problems
Ethics could be a complex aspect in business as it influences all aspect of business as it provides the most adequate action that ought to be taken. Ethics causes huge conflicts as morality may not be clearly definitive and situations in many cases greatly vary (Nuseir & Ghandour, 2019).
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Ethics in intellectual property
Intellectual property rights is a socio-economic tool that create some form of monopoly for firms to charge a price for their innovations
For many innovative firms, it is a timely and expensive to come up with new innovations for the market yet other competitors in the market will attempt to copy new design of products launched.
Firms have however, taken advantage of intellectual property rights by asking for high prices for products
Intellectual property rights are a tool that protects innovators from losing their innovations to counter-feighting firms in the market. However many have leveraged this property rights to put high prices on their products to maximize their profits from their innovations (Sonderholm, 2018).
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Policy statement on Ethics in intellectual property
To ensure easy and right access of new innovated products, it is important to come up with an ethical way to reduce exploitation by firms.
Firms can take up he differential pricing strategy that has in the past been articulated to be of great influence and guarantees the firm’s profitability
Through differentia; pricing, the protected innovation can be offered at different prices based on the socio-economic demographics of the area. A product can be offered at a cheaper price at a low-earning area while it is offered at different price at a different location (Sonderholm, 2018).
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Corruption index
Corruption is seen as legal complication that is often manifested in the absence of controls over power
Corruption in business could come in many ways but it is always some grease payment paid to expedite decision or transactions
Connection are as well viewed as to have an effect on business processes as they have a negative connotation regardless of their informality.
In many business ventures, corruption has been indicated to grow over time and is often seen in terms of exchange of favors for the sake of expedition of certain process to take a shorter time without necessarily having to undergo the require stipulated process (Samuel, 2019).
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Policy statement in corruption index
Transparency is key in business processes hence all actions need to be accounted for
As a way to reduce the corruption index and subsequ.
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Ethical Conduct of Research
power point from this document, 15 slides
Introduction
Depending on the context of the study, researchers often encounter ethical dilemmas that are associated with respect for privacy, establishment of honest and open interactions, and avoidance of misrepresentation. From an ethical standpoint, such challenging circumstances may surface if researchers are grappling with conflicting issues and have to choose between different methodological approaches in complex circumstances. In such circumstances, disagreements among different components including participants, researchers, researchers’ disciplines, the financing organization, and the society might be inevitable. Therefore, there are numerous ethical concerns that should be taken into account when undertaking studies that deal with human subjects. Understanding ethical principles can guide researchers to conduct studies that safeguard the wellbeing of human subjects.
Overview of the Research
In a research work titled
Resilience of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia: a Phenomenological Study
, Kumboyono et al. (2018) observe that HIV/ AIDS is among the most prevalent and expanding communicable diseases on the planet. The number of individuals who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS continues to skyrocket every year in Indonesia and other parts of the world. According to Kumboyono et al. (2018), individuals who suffer from HIV/AIDS often plunge themselves into a series of crises, which indicate the challenges of living with the chronic pathological condition. As such, resilience is one distinct phenomenon that is common among persons living with the diseases Indonesia, a pattern that indicates the results of current health management and expectations of HIV/AIDS patients for better and improved health outcomes. In light of this concern, Kumboyono et al. (2018) undertook a study that sought to examine the mechanism of resilience in Indonesian people living with HIV/AIDS and the factors that influence their specific mechanisms.
Using qualitative phenomenological design, the researchers sampled a total of 27 people living with HIV/AIDS from a primary health care institution in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. The participants were selected from different socioeconomic, gender, and sexual orientations. The researchers informed participants about the conduct and processes involved in the study, resulting in their consent to participate in the interview process. The findings of the study indicated that the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS reflects the onset of psychological and social distress. Moreover, Kumbomoyo et al. (2018) found that the spiritual response that follows diagnosis is a state that is characterized by crises. As a consequence, the coping strategies and understanding of life by HIV patients is a definite sign on resilience. Based on these findings, Kumbomoyo et al. (2018) infer that HIV/AIDS is a chronic infection that has the potential to induce the unique .
Ethical Approaches
An Overview of:
(1)Consequential,
(2) Nonconsequential, and
(3) Virtue Ethics Theories
What is Ethics?
Ethics is the study of those values that relate to our moral conduct,
including questions of good and evil, right and wrong, and moral responsibility.
Consequentialist Theoretical Approach:
-Consequentialist theories claim that the morality of an action depends only on its consequences.
-It only considers the result of actions and not principles or rules in determining morality.
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Three (3) Types of Consequentialist Theories:
-Ethical Egoism argues that each person should act in his/her own self-interest.
-Act Utilitarianism argues that each person should act in a way that produces the greatest happiness
for everyone.
-Rule Utilitarianism argues that each person should follow rules that tend to produce the greatest
happiness for everyone.
Weaknesses of Consequentialist Theories
-Requires person to predict the future and all possible outcomes.
-Can easily be used to justify questionable actions (the ends justifies the means).
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Nonconsequentialist Theoretical Approach:
Nonconsequentialist theories claim that the morality of an action depends on principles or other factors
that are not related to consequences.
Two (2) Types of Nonconsequentialist Theories:
-Divine command theory argues that we should obey the laws of God.
-Kant’s Categorical Imperative states that we should always act in a way that is based on reason, duty,
and would be considered ethical if everyone acted in the exact same way. Also, people should be
treated as an end and not as a means.
Weaknesses of Nonconsequentialist Theories: Self-Challenge Question:
Question: What might prove a problem in a country so diverse as the U.S. with regards to
Nonconsequentialist theories?
When you are ready check the expert’s response.
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https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/business/CS125/1902c/ethics_challenge_expert1.pdf
Virtue Ethics Theoretical Approach:
-Virtue ethics seeks to identify character traits of a moral person and develop those with the idea that the
virtuous person will act in a virtuous manner. It does not look to principles or consequences.
-Virtue ethics was developed among the ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and the Chinese
teacher and philosopher Confucius.
-Virtue ethics enjoys modern support as an approach that avoids many of the problems with
Consequential and Nonconsequential ethical theories.
Weaknesses of Virtue Theory
-Difficulty in determining just which characteristics are virtues
-Justification for respecting a virtue usually brings one back to either consequences or principles.
-Difficulty in applying it to specific situations
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Example of all Three Theoretical Ethical Approaches:
Scenario: The air quality in a particular city Y is so polluted, people are getting physically ill and are on .
Ethical and Professional Issues in Group PracticeThose who seek .docxdebishakespeare
Ethical and Professional Issues in Group Practice
Those who seek to be professional group leaders must be willing to examine both their ethical standards and their level of competence. Among the ethical issues treated in this chapter are the rights of group members, including informed consent and confidentiality; the psychological risks of groups; personal relationships with clients; socializing among members; the impact of the group leader’s values; addressing spiritual and religious values of group members; working effectively and ethically with diverse clients; and the uses and misuses of group techniques. In my opinion, a central ethical issue in group work pertains to the group leader’s competence. Special attention is given to ways of determining competence, professional training standards, and adjuncts to academic preparation of group counselors. Also highlighted are ethical issues involved in training group workers. The final section outlines issues of legal liability and malpractice.
As a responsible group practitioner, you are challenged to clarify your thinking about the ethical and professional issues discussed in this chapter. Although you are obligated to be familiar with, and bound by, the ethics codes of your professional organization, many of these codes offer only general guidelines. You will need to learn how to make ethical decisions in practical situations. The ethics codes provide a general framework from which to operate, but you must apply these principles to concrete cases. The Association for Specialists in Group Work’s (2008) “Best Practice Guidelines” is reproduced in the Student Manual that accompanies this textbook. You may want to refer to these guidelines often, especially as you study Chapters 1 through 5.
The Rights of Group Participants
My experience has taught me that those who enter groups are frequently unaware both of their basic rights as participants and of their responsibilities. As a group leader, you are responsible for helping prospective members understand what their rights and responsibilities are. This section offers a detailed discussion of these issues.
A Basic Right: Informed Consent
If basic information about the group is discussed at the initial session, the participants are likely to be far more cooperative and active. A leader who does this as a matter of policy demonstrates honesty and respect for group members and fosters the trust necessary for members to be open and active. Such a leader has obtained the informed consent of the participants.
Informed consent is a process that begins with presenting basic information about group treatment to potential group members to enable them to make better decisions about whether or not to enter and how to participate in a group (Fallon, 2006). Members have a right to receive basic information before joining a group, and they have a right to expect certain other information during the course of the group. Discussing informed consent is not a one-t.
Ethical AnalysisSelect a work-related ethical scenario that .docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Analysis
Select a work-related ethical scenario that you (or someone close to you) have experienced. Organizations and names should be changed when identifying references in the assignment. Compose an essay that addresses the following requirements:
Identify the key positions, titles, and assigned responsibilities in the organization.
Discuss and illustrate the individual pressures faced and how the issues were handled or delegated to another position.
Describe how changing attitudes and behaviors evolved as the incidents occurred.
Compare and contrast the behaviors in the scenario with the philosophical theories of ethical decision-making that are referenced in Unit II. Examples may include Utilitarianism or Deontology application.
Illustrate any mishandling of the decision-making process that resulted in lessons learned.
Summarize what you have learned from an analysis of this event.
Your response should be at least 500 words in length (not including the references page) in APA style. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation.
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Ethical (Moral) RelativismIn America, many are comfortable describ.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical (Moral) Relativism
In America, many are comfortable describing ethics as follows: “Well, what’s right for me is right for me and what’s right for you is right for you. Let’s just agree to disagree.” This is an affirmation of what philosophers call
individual
or
subjective moral relativism
. In this understanding of relativism, morality is a matter of individual feelings and personal preference. In individual moral relativism, the determination of what is right and wrong in a situation varies according to the individual. Moral relativists do not believe in natural law or universal truths.
Cultural moral relativism
puts culture at the forefront of relative ethical decision-making. It says the individual must include the precepts of his or her culture as a prominent part of the relativistic moral action.
Lawrence
Kohlberg,
a prominent psychologist known for recognizing moral stages of development, takes it a step farther saying cultural relativists are persons stuck in the “
Conventional
Stage” of ethical development
.
In your paper, please define individual moral relativism and cultural moral relativism in detail, noting how they differ from each other, their strengths and weaknesses, and give your position on Kohlberg’s stance on ethical relativism.
What aspects of ethical relativism do you identify and agree with? What aspects do you disagree with? Give a personal example that illustrates your stance on ethical relativism, describing how you made a moral decision in an ethical dilemma. Include at least two references to support your thoughts.
Post a 500-word paper to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by due
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
. All written assignments and responses should follow proper citation rules for attributing sources. Please use Microsoft Word spelling/grammar checker. Be mindful of plagiarism policies.
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Ethical Analysis on Lehman Brothers financial crisis of 2008 , pleas.docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Analysis on Lehman Brothers financial crisis of 2008 , please include bibliography and footnotes and answer the questions below.
It must be between 5-7pgs.
1. What was the case about?
2. Who was (were) the individual(s) and company (ies) involved?
3. When did it happen?
4. Why did it happen?
5. How did it come to the attention of the media?
6. What was the outcome of the case?
7. How could this case been avoided?
8. What can we learn from the case?
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Ethical Analysis on Merrill lynch financial crisis of 2008 , please .docxdebishakespeare
Ethical Analysis on Merrill lynch financial crisis of 2008 , please include bibliography and footnotes and aswer the questions below.
It must be between 5-7pgs.
1. What was the case about?
2. Who was (were) the individual(s) and company (ies) involved?
3. When did it happen?
4. Why did it happen?
5. How did it come to the attention of the media?
6. What was the outcome of the case?
7. How could this case been avoided?
8. What can we learn from the case?
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ETHC 101
Discussion Board Reply Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
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15 points
Word count is between 500 and 600 words.
11 to 14 points
Word count exceeds 600 words.
1 to 10 points
Word count is less than 500 words.
0 points
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10 points
Reply offers constructive feedback to a classmate in a manner that is polite, rationally argued, and not overly emotional.
7 or 9 points
Reply offers constructive feedback to a classmate but with some deficiency of politeness, reasonableness, and/or dispassion.
1 to 6 points
Reply offers little to no constructive feedback, and/or is strongly impolite, and/or is very emotional.
0 points
The post is not a reply (it is off-topic).
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10 points
Reply utilizes many of the concepts and technical vocabulary taught in the class in a manner that demonstrates accurate understanding.
7 to 9 points
Reply utilizes some of the concepts and technical vocabulary taught in the class in a manner that demonstrates accurate understanding.
1 to 6 points
Reply utilizes some of the concepts and technical vocabulary taught in the class but sometimes in ways that suggest that they are not correctly understood.
0 points
Reply does not utilize the concepts and technical vocabulary taught in the class.
Structure 30%
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Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
10 points
Reply is written in paragraph form and is devoid of spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
7 or 9 points
Reply is not written in paragraph form and/or has occasional spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
1 to 6 points
Reply is not written in paragraph form and has numerous spelling, punctuation, and grammar problems.
0 points
Not present
Turabian formatting
5 points
Direct references and/or allusions to outside resources (such as the textbooks) are present and are cited using footnotes in current Turabian format.
4 points
Direct references and/or allusions to outside resources (such as the textbooks) are present but are cited otherwise than using footnotes in current Turabian format.
1 to 3 points
Direct references and/or allusions to outside resources (such as the textbooks) are present but the sources are not cited. (Note: if plagiarism is present, that requires additional corrective action.)
0 points
No direct references and/or allusions to outside resources are present.
Total
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Ethical and Human Rights Concerns in Global Health
Chapter Four
Chapter four: Ethical and human rights concerns in global health.
As with any area of health, global health is affected by the issues of ethics and right for sound health outcome. In this chapter we will explore ethical and human rights concerns, some of the central treaties and conversions related to human rights, some historically significant cases in human subject research and key principles for making critical decisions in health research.
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Failure to respect human rights is often associated with harm to human health
Health research with human subjects puts people at risk for the sake of other people’s health
Health investments must be made in fair ways since resources are limited
The Importance of Ethical and Human Rights Issues in Global Health
Access to the health care is human right and failure to respect this right might causes harm for health. For example, the stigma associated with HIV, TB and leprosy makes it difficult for the patient to obtain necessary health care, it not only cause harm to individual health but as a whole community health even. For example, if a TB patient remains untreated by the health care workers, then that individual could be a source of infection for other people.
Health research with human subject in particular in low income countries where study participants may not have other option to obtain the medication might become a proxy of clinical trial for other people .Lastly, fair decision in health investment is critical because in low income countries where health resources are scare difficult decisions need to be made depending on the priority and severity of disease.
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The Foundations for Health and Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other legally binding multilateral treaties
Governments are obliged to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights they state
International Bill of Human Rights is the cornerstone for human rights. This bill include couple of documents including the Universal declaration of human rights that was officially declared in 1948, that place obligation on Government to respect , protect, and fulfill the rights of the state.
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Selected Human Rights
The Rights-Based Approach
Assess health policies, programs, and practices in terms of impact on human rights
Analyze and address the health impacts resulting from violations of human rights when considering ways to improve population health
Prioritize the fulfillment of human rights
In considering human right, first we are going to examine the issue of right based approach. Some global health advocates argue that this approach, which thinks that fulfillment of people’s human right is conducive to their health, should be followed in global health. This means we need to assess health policies, programs or practices in terms of its impact on human right and analyze the health impacts from the perspective of violation of human rights
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Ethical & Legal Aspects in Nursing WK 14Please answer the .docxdebishakespeare
Ethical & Legal Aspects in Nursing WK 14
Please answer the following Discussion Question. Please be certain to answer the four questions on this week DQ and to provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit.
Case Study, Chapter 23, Professional Identity and Image
Nursing care is frequently perceived by the public as simple and unskilled. Many male nurses live in fear of how their caring actions might be interpreted. Many nurses hold that stereotypes about the profession are true, just as the general public does. Public identity and image has been a struggle for nurses for a long time. The greater public clearly does not understand what professional nursing is all about, and the nursing profession has done a poor job of correcting long-standing, historically inaccurate stereotypes.
1. What are the common nursing stereotypes?
2. What was the role of the Center for Nursing Advocacy? Discuss the role of Truth about Nursing in addressing inaccurate or negative portrayals of nursing in the media and the process they use to raise public and professional awareness of the issues surrounding nursing public image?
3. What are some of the ways of changing nursing’s image in the public eye?
4. One of the most important strategies needed to change nursing’s image is to change the image of nursing in the mind of the image makers. What are some of the key ways for nurses to interact with the media?
INSTRUCTIONS:
APA FORMAT
IN TEXT CITATIONS WITH 3 REFERENCES NO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
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Ethanolv.Drizin
United States District Court, N.D. Iowa, Eastern DivisionFeb 7, 2006
No. C03-2021 (N.D. Iowa Feb. 7, 2006) Copy Citation
No. C03-2021.
February 7, 2006
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ORDER
JOHN JARVEY, Magistrate Judge
This matter comes before the court pursuant to trial on the merits which commenced on January 23, 2006. The above-described parties have consented to jurisdiction before a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). The court finds in favor of the plaintiff and awards compensatory damages in the amount of $3,800,000 and punitive damages in the amount of $7,600,000.
In this case, the plaintiff brings numerous theories of recovery against defendant Jerry Drizin arising out of the misappropriation of escrow funds that were to serve as security for financing for the construction of an ethanol plant in Manchester, Iowa. The plaintiff contends that defendant Drizin, in concert with others, knowingly converted funds from an escrow account that were not to have been spent on anything without the plaintiff's prior written permission. Defendant Drizin contends that his only client and only duty of loyalty was to a Nigerian citizen living in Munich who caused the funds to be sent to bank accounts controlled by Defendant Drizin. The court makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.
In 2000 in Manchester, Iowa, farmer and President of the local Co-op, Douglas Bishop, began meeting with representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture to explore the feasibility of building an ethanol plant in the Manchester area. The idea was to assist farmers in the area in getting more value for their crops. An ethanol plant produces ethanol and feed grain which can be sold at a profit exceeding that associated with the mere sale of grain.
A series of 40 local meetings culminated in a membership drive. The Plaintiff, Northeast Iowa Ethanol, L.L.C., was later formed in order to sell 2500 shares of stock in the L.L.C. to raise funds for the financing of the plant. The construction of the plant was expected to cost $21 Million. It would have a capacity for producing 15 million gallons of ethanol per year. Through the meetings, Mr. Bishop and others raised $2,365,000. The average investor purchased two shares.
The membership drive ended in September 2001. The original plan was to begin construction in the fall of 2001 and have the plant operating by the fall of 2002. However, the issue of financing for the plant was more problematic than plaintiff had anticipated. Traditional lenders (banks) demanded that the plaintiff raise forty percent of the construction costs. It was clear that the plaintiff could not raise $8 Million. Plaintiff's proposed marketing partner, Williams Ethanol Services, agreed to invest $1 Million in the project. The contractor anticipated to build the facility, North Central Construction from North Dakota,.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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Uses of the Erotic:
The Erotic as Power*
THERE ARE MANY kinds of power, used and unused,
acknowl-
edged or otherwise. The erotic is a resource within each of us
that lies in a deeply female and spiritual plane, firmly rooted in
the power of our unexpressed or unrecognized feeling. In order
to perpetuate itself, every oppression must corrupt or distort
those various sources of power within the culture of the op-
pressed that can provide energy for change. For women, this has
2. meant a suppression of the erotic as a considered source of
power and information within our lives.
We have been taught to suspect this resource, vilified, abused,
and devalued within western society. On the one hand, the
superficially erotic has been encouraged as a sign of female in-
feriority; on the other hand, women have been made to suffer
and to feel both contemptible and suspect by virtue of its ex-
istence.
It is a short step from there to the false belief that only by the
suppression of the erotic within our lives and consciousness can
women be truly strong. But that strength is illusory, for it is
fashioned within the context of male models of power.
As women, we have come to distrust that power which rises
from our deepest and nontational knowledge. We have been
warned against it all our lives by the male world, which values
• Paper delivered at the Fourth Berkshire Conference on the
History of Women, Mount
Holyoke College. August 25, 1978. Published as a pamphlet by
Out & Out Books
(available from The Crossing Press).
53
54 SISTER OUTSIDER
this depth of feeling enough to keep women around in order to
exercise it in the service of men, but which fears this same
depth
too much to examine the possibilities of it within themselves.
So
3. women are maintained at a distantlinferior position to be
psychically milked, much the same way ants maintain colonies
of aphids to provide a life-giving substance for their masters.
But the erotic offers a well of replenishing and provocative
force to the woman who does not fear its revelation, nor suc-
cumb to the belief that sensation is enough.
The erotic has often been misnamed by men and used against
women. It has been made into the confused, the trivial, the
psychotic, the plasticized sensation. For this reason, we have
often turned away from the exploration and consideration of
the erotic as a source of power and information, confusing it
with its opposite, the pornographic. But pornography is a direct
denial of the power of the erotic, for it represents the suppres-
sion of true feeling. Pornography emphasizes sensation without
feeling.
The erotic is a measure between the beginnings of our sense of
self and the chaos of our strongest feelings. It is an internal
sense
of satisfaction to which, once we have experienced it, we know
we can aspire. For having experienced the fullness of this depth
of feeling and recognizing its power, in honor and self-respect
we
can require no less of ourselves.
It is never easy to demand the most from ourselves, from our
lives, from our work. To encourage excellence is to go beyond
the encouraged mediocrity of our society is to encourage ex-
cellence. But giving in to the fear of feeling and working to
capacity is a luxury only the unintentional can afford, and the
unintentional are those who do not wish to guide their own
destinies.
4. This internal requirement toward excellence which we learn
from the erotic must not be misconstrued as demanding the im-
possible from ourselves nor from others. Such a demand in-
capacitates everyone in the process. For the erotic is not a ques-
tion only of what we do; it is a question of how acutely and
fully
we can feel in the doing. Once we know the extent to which we
are capable of feeling that sense of satisfaction and completion,
USES OF THE EROTIC
we can then observe which of our various life endeavors bring
us closest to that fullness.
The aim of each thing which we do is to make our lives and
the lives of our children richer and more possible. Within the
celebration of the erotic in all our endeavors, my work becomes
a conscious decision a longed-for bed which I enter gratefully
and from which I rise up empowered.
Of course, women so empowered are dangerous. So we are
taught to separate the erotic demand from most vital areas of
our lives other than sex. And the lack of concern for the erotic
root and satisfactions of our work is felt in our disaffection
from
so much of what we do. For instance, how often do we truly
love our work even at its most difficult?
The principal horror of any system which defines the good in
terms of profit rather than in terms of human need, or which
defines human need to the exclusion of the psychic and emo-
tional components of that need - the principal horror of such a
system is that it robs our work of its erotic value, its erotic
power
and life appeal and fulfillment. Such a system reduces work to a
5. travesty of necessities, a duty by which we earn bread or obli-
vion for ourselves and those we love. But this is tantamount to
blinding a painter and then telling her to improve her work,
and to enjoy the act of painting. It is not only next to impossi-
ble, it is also profoundly cruel.
As women, we need to examine the ways in which our world
can be truly different. I am speaking here of the necessity for
reassessing the quality of all the aspects of our lives and of our
work, and of how we move toward and through them.
The very word erotic comes from the Greek word eros, the per-
sonification of love in all its aspects - born of Chaos, and per-
sonifying creative power and harmony. When I speak of the
erotic, then, I speak of it as an assertion of the lifeforce of
women; of that creative energy empowered, the knowledge and
use of which we are now reclaiming in our language, our
history, our dancing, our loving, our work, our lives.
There are frequent attempts to equate pornography and
eroticism, two diametrically opposed uses of the sexual.
Because
56 SISTER OUTSIDER
of these attempts, it has become fashionable to separate the
spiritual (psychic and emotional) from the political, to see the~
as contradictory or antithetical. "What do you mean, a poetic
revolutionary, a meditating gunrunner?" In the same way, we
have attempted to separate the spiritual and the erotic, thereby
reducing the spiritual to a world of flattened affect, a world of
the ascetic who aspires to feel nothing. But nothing is farther
from the truth. For the ascetic position is one of the highest
fear, the gravest immobility. The severe abstinence of the
6. ascetic
becomes the ruling obsession. And it is one not of self-
discipline
but of self-abnegation.
The dichotomy between the spiritual and the political is also
false, resulting from an incomplete attention to our etotic
knowledge. For the bridge which connects them is formed by
the erotic - the sensual - those physical, emotional, and
psychic expressions of what is deepest and strongest and richest
within each of us, being shared: the passions of love, in its
deepest meanings.
Beyond the superficial, the considered phrase, "It feels right to
me," acknowledges the strength of the erotic into a true knowl-
edge, for what that means is the first and most powerful guiding
light toward any understanding. And understanding is a hand-
maiden which can only wait upon, or clarify, that knowledge,
deeply born. The erotic is the nurturer or nursemaid of all our
deepest knowledge.
The erotic functions for me in several ways, and the first is in
providing the power which comes from sharing deeply any pur-
suit with another person. The sharing of joy, whether physical,
emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the
sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what
is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their
difference.
Another important way in which the erotic connection func-
tions is the open and fearless underlining of my capacity for
joy.
In the way my body stretches to music and opens into response,
hearkening to its deepest rhythms, so every level upon which I
sense also opens to the erotically satisfying experience, whether
7. it is dancing, building a bookcase, writing a poem, examining
an
idea.
That self-connection shared is a measure of the joy which I
know myself to be capable of feeling, a reminder of my capacity
for feeling. And that deep and irreplaceable knowledge of my
capacity for joy comes to demand from all of my life that it be
lived within the knowledge that such satisfaction is possible,
and does not have to be called marriage, nor god, nor an
afterlife.
This is one reason why the erotic is so feared, and so often
relegated to the bedroom alone, when it is recognized at all. For
once we begin to feel deeply all the aspects of our lives, we
begin
to demand from ourselves and from our life-pursuits that they
feel in accordance with that joy which we know ourselves to be
capable of. Our erotic knowledge empowers us, becomes a lens
through which we scrutinize all aspects of our existence,
forcing
us to evaluate those aspects honestly in terms of their relative
meaning within our lives. And this is a grave responsibility,
pro-
jected from within each of us, not to settle for the convenient,
the shoddy, the conventionally expected, nor the merely safe.
During World War II, we bought sealed plastic packets of
white, uncolored margarine, with a tiny, intense pellet of yellow
coloring perched like a topaz just inside the clear skin of the
bag.
We would leave the margarine out for a while to soften, and
then we would pinch the little pellet to break it inside the bag,
releasing the rich yellowness into the soft pale mass of
margarine. Then taking it carefully between our fingers, we
would knead it gently back and forth, over and over, until the
8. color had spread throughout the whole pound bag of marga-
rine, thoroughly coloring it.
I find the erotic such a kernel within myself. When released
from its intense and constrained pellet, it flows through and col-
ors my life with a kind of energy that heightens and sensitizes
and strengthens all my experience.
We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our
deepest
cravings. But, once recognized, those which do not enhance Our
future lose their power and can be altered. The fear of our
desires keeps them suspect and indiscriminately powerful, for to
58 SISTER OUTSIDER
suppress any truth is to give it strength beyond endurance. The
fear that we cannot grow beyond whatever distortions we may
find within ourselves keeps us docile and loyal and obedient,
ex-
ternally defined, and leads us to accept many facets of our op-
pression as women.
When we live outside ourselves, and by that I mean on exter-
nal directives only rather than from our internal knowledge and
needs, when we live away from those erotic guides from within
ourselves, then our lives are limited by external and alien
forms,
and we conform to the needs of a structure that is not based on
human need, let alone an individual's. But when we begin to
live from within outward, in touch with the power of the erotic
within ourselves, and allowing that power to inform and il-
luminate our actions upon the world around us, then we begin
to be responsible to ourselves in the deepest sense. For as we
9. begin to recognize our deepest feelings, we begin to give up, of
necessity, being satisfied with suffering and self-negation, and
with the numbness which so often seems like their only alter-
native in our society. Our acts against oppression become in-
tegral with self, motivated and empowered from within.
In touch with the erotic, I become less willing to accept
powerlessness, or those other supplied states of being which are
not native to me, such as resignation, despair, self-effacement,
depression, self-denial.
And yes, there is a hierarchy. There is a difference between
painting a back fence and writing a poem, but only one of quan-
tity. And there is, for me, no difference between writing a good
poem and moving into sunlight against the body of a woman I
love.
This brings me to the last consideration of the erotic. To
share the power of each other's feelings is different from using
another's feelings as we would use a kleenex. When we look the
other way from our experience, erotic or otherwise, we use
rather than share the feelings of those others who participate in
the experience with us. And use without consent of the used is
abuse.
In order to be utilized, our erotic feelings must be recognized.
The need for sharing deep feeling is a human need. But within
USES OF THE EROTIC 59
the european-american tradition, this need is satisfied by certain
proscribed erotic comings-together. These occasions are almost
always characterized by a simultaneous looking away, a
pretense of calling them something else, whether a religion, a
10. fit,
mob violence, or even playing doctor. And this misnaming of
the need and the deed give rise to that distortion which results
in pornography and obscenity - the abuse of feeling.
When we look away from the importance of the erotic in the
development and sustenance of our power, or when we look
away from ourselves as we satisfy our erotic needs in concert
with others, we use each other as objects of satisfaction rather
than share our joy in the satisfying, rather than make connec-
tion with our similarities and our differences. To refuse to be
conscious of what we are feeling at any time, however comfort-
able that might seem, is to deny a large part of the experience,
and to allow ourselves to be reduced to the pornographic, the
abused, and the absurd.
The erotic cannot be felt secondhand. As a Black lesbian
feminist, I have a particular feeling, knowledge, and under-
standing for those sisters with whom I have danced hard,
played, or even fought. This deep participation has often been
the forerunner for joint concerted actions not possible before.
But this erotic charge is not easily shared by women who con-
tinue to operate under an exclusively european-american male
tradition. I know it was not available to me when I was trying to
adapt my consciousness to this mode of living and sensation.
Only now, I find more and more women-identified women
brave enough to risk sharing the erotic's electrical charge
without having to look away, and without distorting the enor-
mously powerful and creative nature of that exchange.
Recognizing the power of the erotic within our lives can give us
the energy to pursue genuine change within our world, rather
than merely settling for a shift of characters in the same weary
drama.
11. For not only do we touch our most profoundly creative
source, but we do that which is female and self-affirming in the
face of a racist, patriarchal, and anti-erotic society.
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Phonemic Awareness90.0CriteriaPercentageNo Submission
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defines phonological and phonemic awareness and does not
explains skills that demonstrate each. Presentation minimally
defines phonological and phonemic awareness and vaguely
explains skills that demonstrate each. Presentation accurately
defines phonological and phonemic awareness and explains
skills that demonstrate each. Presentation proficiently defines
phonological and phonemic awareness and thoroughly explains
skills that demonstrate each. Phonological and Phonemic
Awareness and Literacy Development15.0%Not addressed.
Presentation insufficiently describes how phonological and
phonemic awareness are related to early reading
development.Presentation marginally describes how
phonological and phonemic awareness are related to early
reading development.Presentation competently describes how
phonological and phonemic awareness are related to early
reading development.Presentation expertly describes how
phonological and phonemic awareness are related to early
reading development.Early Literacy Skills15.0%Not addressed.
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development is related to early literacy skills.Presentation
superficially describes how early reading development is related
to early literacy skills.Presentation effectively describes how
early reading development is related to early literacy
skills.Presentation thoughtfully describes how early reading
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activity to teach each literacy skill (print concepts, letter
naming, vocabulary, phonological awareness, listening,
speaking, and comprehension) is poorly explained.
Modifications for exceptional learners are not included. An
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awareness, listening, speaking, and comprehension) is weakly
explained. Unclear modifications for exceptional learners are
included. A relevant small group activity to teach each literacy
skill (print concepts, letter naming, vocabulary, phonological
awareness, listening, speaking, and comprehension) is clearly
explained. Appropriate modifications for exceptional learners
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literacy skill (print concepts, letter naming, vocabulary,
phonological awareness, listening, speaking, and
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addressed. Author's appearance or manner could more
adequately exhibit professionalism within the video; or the
video is taken within a distracting environment or
background.Author's appearance or manner could more
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video is taken within a distracting environment or background.
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environment relatively free of distraction.Author's appearance
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video includes an introduction or purpose statement that is not
adequately presented; or the transitions between prompts are
abrupt or disjointed.The video includes an introduction or
purpose statement that could be more adequately presented; or
the transitions between prompts could be smoother.The video
13. includes an adequate introduction and purpose statement along
with smooth transitions between prompts.The video includes an
appropriate introduction and purpose statement along with
seamless transitions between prompts.Total Weightage100%