Minimum wage requirements in the United States are set by USA labour law in some states, state law in others and local law in other states that have no pre-emption laws in place to prevent local governments from setting their own laws. (Bradley, 2016). The question of minimum wage has been a subject of intense […]
The tobacco industry has, over the years, focused on diversification and the introduction of new products for a burgeoning number of consumers. These efforts have recently culminated in the introduction of e-cigarettes hand-held vaporizers that have steadily gained traction since their inception. E-cigarettes function by simulating smoking for the consumer but devoid of tobacco. The
Legalization of All Drugs The push towards legalization of all drugs previously been deemed illegal is a paradigm shift that is quickly gaining traction across the globe. Now commonly referred to as drug liberalization, this idea calls for the legalization of all drugs whose use had been prohibited while also working towards reducing and eliminating
Social Media: Friend or Foe? Over the past century mankind has made inordinate advances in innumerable fields within a relatively short span. This great leap forward took hold in the 21st century owing to the availability of new technology and novel innovations prevalent in this era. Incidentally, futurists contended that technological advancements will herald a
This paper elaborates the fact that an individual is a reflection of what one takes in one’s diet. Individuals with better sources of income can afford to take healthier diets compared to those who rely on food stamps which are mostly in form of junk foods. It is paramount to note that there is no
The term homosexuality’s root is a Greek term that means the same or similar. As well, it is thought to have originated from the term sexus, a Latin word, which means romantic or sexual attraction or conduct between same-gender members. Homosexuality, which is one of the commonest sexual orientations, is a persisting pattern or trend
In every society, manliness is linked to varied ephemeral and cultural guideposts. Over time, some societies have been characterized by a crisis of manliness. While some men keep holding on to their past strongly, others are keen on redefining manliness in ways that strip it of its exceptional vitality (Dean, 2013; Gregg, 2009). Therefore, the
The overriding contention in the “Why Women Smile” essay by Cunningham (2011) is that women should express themselves less via smiles. Some people wear smiles, and you can tell from miles away that the smiles are a sham. Ideally, one smiles when he or she is contended and happy. Even then, I often come across
By and large, from an early age, almost everyone realizes that there are obvious variations between female persons and male persons. The variations are mirrored in actions, emotions, and even attitudes. Quindlen (2011), in the “Between the Sexes, a Great Divide” essay, explores the variations. She comes off as convinced that girls and boys are
Advertising: Friend or Foe? Advertising in the United States has become an enormous and overwhelming multibillion dollar industry. No matter where you go or what you do, you will be inundated with advertisements. By the end of an average day you will have seen over 5000 advertisments (Berry & Howe, 2005). Advertising has been around