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Something Like Human explores corporate social responsibility through a triple lens, providing a content analysis using previous literature and history as the standards for evaluation. Section I reviews the history of corporate social responsibility and how it is currently understood and employed today. Section II turns its focus to a specific socially conscious corporation, Lush Cosmetics, examining its practices considering the concepts provided in Section I and performing a close analysis of its promotional materials. Section III consists of a mock marketing campaign designed for Lush in light of their social commitments. By the end of this thesis, the goal for the reader is to ask: Can major corporations be something like human?
In this thesis, I am examining the decision making process of how we choose our romantic partners. I use the term “settling” and in this thesis that term refers to the idea of accepting less than what you want in romantic relationships; it is the action of becoming comfortable/content and not searching for what one might know is better for oneself. Although this specific topic has not been explicitly studied under this term, there are underlining concepts that relate to “settling.” These concepts fall under the broader study of relational maintenance and relational satisfaction that is found in interpersonal communication literature. Canary and Stafford (1992) conceptualize these terms as the communication approach one utilizes to preserve the desired relationships (1992). Additionally, relationship maintenance impacts the relationship satisfaction of a person in a relationship due to what efforts are invested in the relationship. Researchers have suggested that relationship satisfaction is a defining factor of a partner’s decision to remain or terminate the relationship (Jang, S. A., et al., 2002; Dainton, 2003). This literature review will examine relationship maintenance and satisfaction and how it may relate to people settling for their partners, and the likelihood of people to maintaining their relationship. Additionally, attachment styles can be a contributing factor in why people may settle in their romantic relationships.
The contemporary Democratic Party has departed from their roots protecting working-class issues in favor of neoliberal ideology protecting the professional class; however, recent surges in progressive campaigns demonstrate the desire to move past this elitist ideology for New Deal-like policies, namely, young people. By utilizing the works of Thomas Frank and Anand Giridharadas to analyze the faults of the DNC, I then make case for the path forward that is more inclusive of young people and older members Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities with progressive policies to "bringing the party home."
Since the inception of what is now known as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the 1970s, criminal profiling has become an increasingly prevalent entity in both forensic science and the popular imagination. The fundamental idea of which profiling is premised – behavior as a reflection of personality – has been the subject of a great deal of misunderstanding, with professionals and nonprofessionals alike questioning whether profiling represents an art or a science and what its function in forensic science should be. To provide a more thorough understanding of criminal profiling’s capabilities and its efficacy as a law enforcement tool, this thesis will examine the application of criminal profiling to investigations, various court rulings concerning profiling’s admissibility, and the role that popular media plays in the perception and function of the practice. It will also discuss how future research and regulatory advancements may strengthen criminal profiling’s scientific merit and legitimacy.
In the western medicine, there are many forms of medicines and therapies that have not yet been formally recognized by major government health organizations like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These therapies are also considered quite controversial by health-care workers within our western society. As such, the implications of these medicines from a health/economics view show that insurance agencies have not formally added them to policies. In this documentary, we will explain and analyze the function and purpose of stem cell therapy (STT) injections and the use of biologics, which is defined as the medication produced from our own blood and proteins. We will fill in the gaps with knowledge regarding regenerative medicine, such as the functions and properties of stem cells and its lack of standardization in therapeutics. After providing further knowledge on these topics, we will transition into the health/economic perspective encompassing insurance coverage, government funding, FDA regulation and its potential future.
In the western medicine, there are many forms of medicines and therapies that have not yet been formally recognized by major government health organizations like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These therapies are also considered quite controversial by health-care workers within our western society. As such, the implications of these medicines from a health/economics view show that insurance agencies have not formally added them to policies. In this documentary, we will explain and analyze the function and purpose of stem cell therapy (STT) injections and the use of biologics, which is defined as the medication produced from our own blood and proteins. We will fill in the gaps with knowledge regarding regenerative medicine, such as the functions and properties of stem cells and its lack of standardization in therapeutics. After providing further knowledge on these topics, we will transition into the health/economic perspective encompassing insurance coverage, government funding, FDA regulation and its potential future.
Chord Progression is a creative project, designed to enhance one's understanding on the evolution of music journalism. It includes an academic essay that highlights key moments in the history of this field, a collection of three original album reviews, three one-on-one artist interviews and a personal account on the most recent music festival in Arizona. This project was intended to be used as resume material when searching for opportunities in professional writing and editing positions. I hope that you enjoy reading!