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Question One Ways Western World Benefit From Global Poverty According to Eglitis, western world benefits from third world countries by; they use the developing countries for medical development in their countries (Skuciene & Markeviciute, 2021). They take the poor countries as guinea pigs to experiment on drugs' effectiveness. Secondly, third-world countries dispose of harmful wastes and toxic chemicals to the poor countries (Skuciene & Markeviciute, 2021). This leads to environmental pollution, climate change, and global warming, causing developing countries to suffer more. Stages of Production from the Story of the Stuff The first stage is extraction, where trees are cut down and minerals unearthed, leading to depletion of natural resources (Annie, 2014). Extraction results in scarcity of resources where animals, humans, and the environment are adversely affected. Production; the extracted materials are manufactured into products for human use. The production process involves the emission of toxic chemicals into the environment, affecting human and animal life (Annie, 2014). Distribution; the manufactured materials are made available and accessible to the people through transportation (Annie, 2014). The products are distributed at lower prices such that they move fast and new ones are made. Consumption; is the central stage of the production process (Annie, 2014). The made products are used by consumers. More goods are bought as people derive ego, status, and satisfaction from a worldly nature. Disposal; Low price products compromise the quality; thus, they don't last long. The products are disposed of by burning in incinerators and disposing of the garbage in landfills

(Annie, 2014). Poisonous gases are emitted into the air during burning, and solid wastes pollute land and water bodies. Sweatshops According to the U.S department of labor, sweatshops are industries that fail to abide by two or more of the laws set aside to regulate factories (Bair, Anner & Blasi 2017). Workers work for longer hours and are poorly compensated, have no benefits, and work in poor environmental conditions. Garment-making and agricultural industries are examples of sweatshops in the U.S (Bair, Anner & Blasi 2017). Immigrants and street children are the primary employees of garment- making industries. This is because they have a dire need for employment, such that they accept any that comes along (Bair, Anner & Blasi 2017). Like in garment industries, agricultural industries employ slaves and immigrants in the farms. Poverty and desperation make the people do the work irrespective of the horrible working situations. Boycotts Boycotts are not always the best solution to sweatshops as they last for a short period. Secondly, they cannot address all the organizations at once (Bair, Anner & Blasi 2017). Boycotts are also expensive to organize and publicize and do not offer sustainable solutions. For improvements in sweatshops' working conditions, consumers have formed the habit of demanding sweatshop-free products. As a result, distributors work hard to ensure they get products from compliant factories to maintain good relationships with their customers (Bair, Anner & Blasi 2017).

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Question 2 Concerns with how Public Schools Are Structured One of the concerns addressed is how public schools are structured to look like a factory with similar classroom settings and students expected to think and behave alike (Robinson, 2018). Worse off, the use of bells to control the separation of subjects and breaks in between Secondly, the students are forced to put on similar clothes during their stay at school (Robinson, K. 2018). They are made to believe there's only one solution to a problem which is not the case. Thirdly is the use of standardized tests to access students’ academic capabilities. Surprising is the degenerated tests used for kindergarten pupils (Catsambis &Buttaro 2012). Geniuses are thought to have different thinking instead of nurturing the divergence. Concerns with How Intelligence is measured in the U.S The U.S uses success from formal settings to measure intelligence (Robinson, 2018). This is a significant problem as creativity is crucial, just like literary work is. To accurately determine success, both academic and creative thinking should be incorporated into the assessments. Secondly, IQ tests are biased toward disadvantaged students (Robinson, 2018). The tests devalue the importance of virtues, character, morality, and practical intelligence in the education system. Key Moments in Student Activism One of the moments where student activism is evident is when an armed man walked into Marjory Stoneman high school and gunshot 17 people to death. The students took to the streets

demonstrating and condemned the act. Additionally, they consulted with president Trump and companies to cut relationships with the national rifle association. Students at Columbia University protested against racial discrimination amongst the students. The demonstration yielded equality among the students' lunch serving counters, and many people joined civic rights activism. Question three Concern Related To School Funding School funding creates socio-economic divisions in the education sector. The funding is directly linked with student performances as schools with few financial resources fail to provide better classrooms and programs to the students safe (Sleva, 2018). Related To Gender; raising concern in gender is on equity and equality among females and males. Gender activists promote equal treatment and opportunities for both genders in all fields (Sleva, 2018). Related to Race; Racism is among the contemporary issues today—discrimination between blacks and whites being the most prevalent form of racism (Sleva, 2018). Whites are treated better than blacks in schools and workplaces. Standard Which School Officials Can Search Students per TLOv Student officials can search students in their restrooms, lockers, and car parking if the incidence relates to the scope of the circumstances/ matter at hand. The officials exercise their power to safely act independently from law enforcement (Sleva, 2018). TLOv can thus be used to discourage drug abuse among students, maintain proper functions of the schools, and keep student-athletes from injuries related to drug use.

New Jersey and How It Differs From Standard for Police Searches New Jersey is uncertain about consented searches, unlike police searches. For police cases, a search warrant has to be issued. According to New Jersey, there's no need to voluntarily permit searching with the knowledge of evidence will be found (Sleva, 2018). Additionally, it is unclear whether rules that apply to searches instead by police apply to the school officials. Allowances Regarding School Drug Testing Drug testing is allowed in schools for students participating in athletes to avoid drug- related injuries and to be in line with external athlete rules (Sleva, 2018). Secondly, drug testing can be done on students suspected of drug abuse in the school. Concerns about School-Based Drug Testing School-based drug testing can violate students' privacy (Sleva, 2018). This can cause innocent students to develop esteem issues. Also, positive students can face the stigma of being publicly known as drug users. Things Known About School Shooters . School shooters are primarily hired to conduct the massacres 11 Poverty and drug use are some of the factors that motivate school shooters 1il. School shooters are often former students or close school friends who are aware of the school terrain thus conduct their shootings with ease (Sleva, 2018). Things Known About School Climate That Affect School Safety . A good school environment improves teachers' and students' cognitive, emotional and social development, making them feel safe (Sleva, 2018). il. School climate determines whether crime can be prevalent or known. Well- maintained schools are safer as there are no crime routes for gun shooters and drug sneakers.

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1il. School climate determines student well-being and affects student performance in turn. Question Four Media Monopoly and Why Is It Potentially Problematic Media monopoly refers to the existence of many audiences with only a few sources controlling information heard, seen, and read (Zhao & Wei 2017). Media monopoly is problematic as it can be used for propaganda purposes. Commercial monopoly restricts peoples’ freedom as companies only produce material for personnel with large audiences (Zhao & Wei 2017). Media monopoly allows for suppression and political control, continued injustices and inequalities, and individuals' exploitation. Tools Media Uses To Get Us Think Specific Ways Commitment and consistency; Sharing content simultaneously; an example is broadcast media where they have a specific time to read expansive news. Also, the programs have a specific time for different programs enabling the audiences to follow up (Zhao & Wei 2017). Collaboration and audience involvement; Media engages audiences to make them think in particular ways. They allow viewers, readers, and listeners to participate in conversations (Zhao & Wei 2017). As a result, a relationship is established, and the audience has to respond in a specific way. Social proof; media uses social evidence to assess whether what they give their audiences is correct (Zhao & Wei 2017). They gather information from society to determine what people want to hear and not to hear.

Concerns Related To Gender and Media Media often demeans males for taking care of domestic chores and those who do not engage in any form of violence (Zhao & Wei 2017). As a result, society can derive perceptions on what to expect from themselves and a specific gender. Media also helps clear the air by giving exposure to norms, altitudes, and prejudices, thus clearing stereotypes about each Gender. Concerns about Immigrant Representation Representation of immigrants in media depicts them as criminals (Zhao & Wei 2017); thus, measures are taken to deport them. Also, immigrant representation captures a lot of attention from viewers leading to rampant actions. Media takes advantage of the platform to create awareness about existing immigrant laws. Theories Related To How Violent Media Affects Us Convergence theory holds that technology uses different mediums, which redefine the media industry. This affects human relations with social institutions like education and government. Cultivation theory examines the impact of media usage on people. People exposed to media often view the world as a dangerous place due to the violence they see, unlike those with little exposure (Zhao & Wei 2017). Alternative Media Sources Alternative media prevents monotony to viewers by eliminating dominant ones and incorporating new methodologies like using links to stream videos and interviews (Zhao & Wei

2017). Secondly, AR can be an alternative source as it provides information analysis from the grassroots before reporting.

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10 References Annie, 1. (2014). story of the stuff [Film]. Free-range studios; Erica priggen. Bair, J., Anner, M., & Blasi, J. (2017). Sweatshops and the search for solutions, yesterday and today. Unmaking the global sweatshop: Health and safety of the world’s garment workers, 29-56. Catsambis, S., Buttaro, A. (2012). Revisiting “Kindergarten as academic boot camp”: a nationwide study of ability grouping and psycho-social development. Soc Psychol Educ 15, 483-515 Robinson, K. (2018). changing education paradigms [Video]. youtube; TED talk. Skuciene, D., & Markeviciute, J. (2021). Social Risks and Class in the Baltic States: Insights for Social Investment Strategy. Journal of Developing Societies, 37(1), 83-97. Sleva, A. M. (2018). Protective relay principles. CRC Press. Zhao, R., & Wei, M. (2017). Academic impact evaluation of Wechat in view of social media perspective. Scientometrics, 112(3).

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