Author: James Johnstone
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The Power of Family: Why It’s More Important Than Ever
As the basic building block in society, the family unit is a core facet in defining people’s cultural, social, and individual characteristics and identity worldwide. The indispensable roles played by families in shaping individuals and communities cannot be understated. This intricate entity, embodied in the warmth of homes, cares for its members, fostering their growth […]
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Innovative Approaches to Integrating Schools
As the pages turn on American history, the striving journey of integration in our education system reveals itself as a compelling testament to social progress. Echoing the spirit of Brown v. Board of Education, efforts towards achieving integrated schools have been immense and bitterly challenged, forming a tumultuous narrative that continues today. In the face […]
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Think Global, Act Local: A Powerful Business Strategy
In the dynamic world of business today, the balance between global trends and local needs plays a critical role in determining success. The ‘Think Global, Act Local’ concept is a potent strategy entrepreneurs employ, facilitating a unique blend of international influences into local contexts, thereby spurring unprecedented growth and innovation. This methodology encourages understanding global […]
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The Politics of Violence: An Academic Insight
Humans have witnessed political violence throughout history, invoking a profound evolution of patterns linked to shifts in paradigms, ideologies, and socio-political structures. The extensive examination of political violence offers an enlightening journey, from its genesis in early statecraft to its manifestations in contemporary times. Amidst the shadows of fallen empires, the dawn of democracy, and […]
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The Power Of Compliments In Education
How long has it been since you last received a compliment from a person for anything you do: getting high grades, passing a test, working more productively, etc.? Whatever that compliment is for, your soul will be filled with warmth and pride, from which you have more motivation to pursue your wishes. Thus, in the […]
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Self-Education: The Key To Success
Self-education is not new. People have educated themselves on a variety of things by the process of experimenting and executing. We were taught traditional ways to acquire new information and skills at school. Teaching yourself or self-education demonstrates how you actively decided to learn something without teachers or guidance. Why is self-education the key to […]
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Poverty And Problems: Environmental Pollution
Continuing in the “Poverty And Problems” series, the topic of this blog post will talk about the problems that any country in the world is currently facing: environmental issues and global warming. Perhaps many people wonder what poverty has to do with environmental pollution and the abuse of natural resources. This article will answer this […]
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What Is Ecological Poverty?
A household that lives below the poverty line is a poor one. However, are monetary factors, more specifically the income, enough to decipher the poverty level a family has to face? That is why some economists uphold the theory of Ecological Poverty, which considers another fundamental attribution of human life – the environment. What Determines […]
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Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty
The Cycle of Poverty describes a loop in which poverty persists in a whole family’s tree for years: a child lives in impoverishment, grows up unemployed, and later cannot secure sufficient finance for their family. How to break this seemingly endless chain of devastation? How can a child grow up receiving adequate resources to develop […]
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Poverty And Problems: Family
In my second article on Poverty and Problems, I will write about a topic that is perhaps quite surprising to many people: Family. Many of us have seen articles or news programs reporting on broken marriages of politicians, rich billionaires, or celebrities in newspapers or on television. This makes many people mistakenly think that it […]