This undergraduate thesis explores the complexities and richness of navigating a bicultural identity between Indian and American cultures. Through personal narratives and broader societal analysis, it delves into the intricate landscape of living as an American-born Indian, examining the joys,…
This undergraduate thesis explores the complexities and richness of navigating a bicultural identity between Indian and American cultures. Through personal narratives and broader societal analysis, it delves into the intricate landscape of living as an American-born Indian, examining the joys, challenges, and profound learnings that arise from straddling two worlds. The work opens with an intimate account of the author's experiences growing up bicultural in America, highlighting the pressures to conform to expectations from both Indian and mainstream American society. It examines issues of racism, cultural traditions, generational divides, and the quest to forge an authentic, hybrid identity. Expanding from the personal, the thesis investigates the impacts of globalization on cultural integration, the importance of community support systems, and the evolving nature of the Indian-American experience across generations. It celebrates the invaluable contributions of the Indian diaspora in enriching the tapestry of American multiculturalism. Ultimately, this exploration is a celebration of the resilience and strength fostered by embracing one's full, multicultural self. It is a call for greater inclusivity, empathy, and respect for the complexities of identity in our increasingly interconnected world. Through sharing this journey, the work empowers others navigating bicultural realities to take pride in their hybrid identities as a source of power rather than compromise.
This thesis examines the criminal justice system in Japan from a human rights lens. With the high conviction rate across all crimes as a focal point, this thesis will attempt to solve apparent issues with the system, effectively affording more…
This thesis examines the criminal justice system in Japan from a human rights lens. With the high conviction rate across all crimes as a focal point, this thesis will attempt to solve apparent issues with the system, effectively affording more rights back to defendants. Various shortcomings of the system include loose adherence to the presumption of innocence, incredibly long pre-trial detention periods, and the absence of plea bargaining. This thesis aims to investigate the injustices in the Japanese criminal justice system and explore potential solutions to address these issues, if any. Additionally, this thesis will analyze these issues with an emphasis on Japanese collectivism, and how this ties back to criminal injustice. These issues raise concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the system, and the need for reforms to address them.
The Human Chain: Exploring Poetry and Public Service is an anthology of collected poems that present the relationship between poetry and the concept of public service. Through academic and literary exploration, the main ties between the two concepts were identified…
The Human Chain: Exploring Poetry and Public Service is an anthology of collected poems that present the relationship between poetry and the concept of public service. Through academic and literary exploration, the main ties between the two concepts were identified as (1) loss, (2) community, (3) advocacy, (4) appreciation and (5) inspiration. The collection uses poetry to exemplify these thematic ties. The results of this project could be used to strengthen the relationship between the written word and organized volunteerism. There are many real-world applications of this literary exploration and is a vitally important relationship to delve into.
In the the fall semester of 2022 I took a class called HON 380: Aesthetics and Society. The question was posed: "What is beauty?" It was there I began to ponder the abstract nature of the concept of beauty. There…
In the the fall semester of 2022 I took a class called HON 380: Aesthetics and Society. The question was posed: "What is beauty?" It was there I began to ponder the abstract nature of the concept of beauty. There were several different compelling theories, beauty is defined philosophically, by evolutionary principles, or by societal and cultural norms. However, I still believed that these theories didn't do enough to full satisfy the question of "What is beauty?" The different theories all neglected to talk about an integral part of beauty and what I found to be the key to defining it, it's antithesis: Ugliness.
In the United States, clinical testing is monitored by the federal and state governments, held to standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of these tests, as well as maintaining privacy for patients receiving a test. In order for the…
In the United States, clinical testing is monitored by the federal and state governments, held to standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of these tests, as well as maintaining privacy for patients receiving a test. In order for the ABCTL to lawfully operate in the state of Arizona, it had to meet various legal criteria. These major legal considerations, in no particular order, are: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments compliance; FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance; state licensure; patient, state, and federal result reporting; and liability. <br/>In this paper, the EUA pathway will be examined and contextualized in relation to the ABCTL. This will include an examination of the FDA regulations and policies that affect the laboratory during its operations, as well as a look at the different authorization pathways for diagnostic tests present during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It's a book about two people from two very different cultures, but have a shared experience growing up. Atinuke is a Nigerian girl who grew up in well-to-do home, but lived with an abusive father. Noah, on the other hand,…
It's a book about two people from two very different cultures, but have a shared experience growing up. Atinuke is a Nigerian girl who grew up in well-to-do home, but lived with an abusive father. Noah, on the other hand, is a white American boy who also grew up in a model home with very rich parents and a long line of rich ancestors. However, his parents are not on talking terms, his mother is dependent on him for her happiness and he has no relationship with his father. Once the two protagonists break away from their respective prisons, they meet, they learn from each other and they develop a bond.
This thesis advocated for a humanities-forward bioethics in order to promote more robust discussion, foster public involvement in research, and enrich scientific education. Furthermore, embracing a field founded on personal expression allows for a wider breadth of concerns to be…
This thesis advocated for a humanities-forward bioethics in order to promote more robust discussion, foster public involvement in research, and enrich scientific education. Furthermore, embracing a field founded on personal expression allows for a wider breadth of concerns to be considered, not just those that are able to be articulated in strictly technical terms. Speculative fiction liberates discussion from being constrained by what is presently feasible, and thus works to place societal and ethical deliberation ahead of scientific conception. The value of such stories is not tied to any one character or storyline, but rather it is derived from our ability as a culture with a shared understanding to superimpose our concerns and fears onto the novels and use them as a means of communication. Three famous science fiction novels- The Island of Dr. Moreau, Frankenstein, and Brave New World- were analyzed to illustrate the salience of science fiction to contend with fundamental issues in bioethics.
It may be a common misconception that animal rights are primarily an issue which only the Western world is concerned about. However, many countries around the world with distinct cultural backgrounds and norms are becoming more cognizant of the importance…
It may be a common misconception that animal rights are primarily an issue which only the Western world is concerned about. However, many countries around the world with distinct cultural backgrounds and norms are becoming more cognizant of the importance of defending these rights, and are demanding changes in laws governing the treatment of animals.
This paper looks at case studies, legal journals, and legal commentaries to examine the history of plea bargains and determine how such a practice slowly crept its way into the American judicial system. Next, I discern both the two specific…
This paper looks at case studies, legal journals, and legal commentaries to examine the history of plea bargains and determine how such a practice slowly crept its way into the American judicial system. Next, I discern both the two specific benefits and three disadvantages of utilizing plea bargains in a system that was traditionally renowned for its unique form of adversarial / trial based justice. By analyzing case studies and legal texts, I find that the administrative advantages and cost benefits used to rationalize continued usage of plea deals does not outweigh its extremely negative effects on significant aspects of law and the American legal system. These significant negative effects as a product of the plea bargain are a definitive hindrance to justice and further characterize the system as no longer fair and certainly not equitable. Consequently, I assert that in order to maintain the ethics of the system, plea bargains should be removed. I also generally outline the Philadelphia Bench Trial as a prospective and viable alternative to plea bargains that could act as an intriguing substitute. The Philadelphia Bench Trial represents a highly viable alternative to the plea bargain and consequently preserves many of the advantages plea bargains offer the system without sacrificing the adversarial element necessary to receive correct and accurate verdicts.