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social justice issue essay

sandie_bummie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:45:33 GMT

hi! i need to write essay about social justice issue, and my topic is "marriage". can somebody help me check my grammarm verb tense and proofread it for me. thanks in advance i really appreciate it..

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Social Justice âMarriageâ

Marriage is a custom which can be found in every human culture. Although the forms and rules are differ. Marriage is a form of commitment between man and woman. It is a legal recognized relationship by a religious ceremony between man and woman who intent to live together as sexual and domestic partners. It is can also an arrangement between families whereby parents create a kind of business transaction in order to maintain family status and level. Modern marriages become more complicated today due to social justice issue such as homosexual marriage and divorce.

Arrangement marriage used to be common in the ancient world and it is still practice in most countries today especially to those high power and status families. Parents have control over their childâs happiness. They will one who will choose and decide to whom their child going to marry. For the sake of family status and power they sacrifice their own childâs happiness. Freedom and happiness have been taken out from their children. Arrangement marriage is also a form of solemn promise between two families. My parent married was arranged but they opting for love marriage. Even though they donât love each other, but at least they know each other for long time. They try to accept and love the one another and now they live happily with six children in a comfortable living. This kind of marriage arrangement is good because both families know each other very well. But not for others, they donât even know who their going to marry. They cannot see the appearance and personality until the wedding day. Marriage means people marrying for love and live rest of their life for the person their love. Unfortunately, marriage is just a primary union which made good economic sense and in order to solidify political alliances.

Modern people are pushing the trend toward amorality same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage has been top debate issue in our political and society today. Even higher Supreme Courts take action about this matter. Majority people are opposing about same-sex marriage or gay marriage, especially in religious groups. They insist that marriage is between one man and on woman. They been taught this way and it was written in Holy Bible for many thousand years. As a Christian myself, I have been taught by pastors, church members and family that there only two gender that God created. Gay is considering a moral sin. Although, I have been taught that way but I never look down on gay people. I have big respect for them, it is not their choice to be gay it happen from their own will. They also human have the right to choose who they want to married. I support gay civil union for gay couples, but it doesnât mean that I support gay marriage. Marriage has been union of one man and one woman in all human cultures throughout human history. It has been the standard custom in many cultures for several thousand years. Unfortunately, the definition of marriage today is radically different from what it was several thousand years ago. Same-sex marriage destroys the definition of marriage, because it no longer represents the inherently procreative relationship of opposite sex pair bonding.

Marriage was born from primitive cultures that recognized that males and females mated and as a result produced children that needed to be cared for. Unfortunately, the rates of files divorce increasing rapidly especially in United State. Many people filing divorce because the relationship is not going well. In the first place they didnât know what is marriage really means. They just though that the intimate love between two people are enough to get married. It is more than that; it is more on responsibility and sacrifice. It is an idea couples committing for life and raising children together and sharing the struggles of survival. Divorce is the most stressful event that affects family especially on children. Children may feel a great loss and as well as anxiety and sadness. Back in hundred years ago, divorce cases are very rare. Even the love between both parents is gone; they still stay together for the sake of their children. Parent divorce made a big impact on children, from old saying that âchildren learn what they liveâ is very true. Parent is childrenâs role model, whatever parent do the children will imitate it. Children of divorced parents perform more poorly in school. They also are more likely to repeat a grade and to have higher drop-out rates and lower rates of college graduation. It is really big impact for our society; federal government spent more money on school because higher repeat grade. Marriage is foundation of family. However, the foundation is getting weak and higher consumption for singles.

The meaning of marriage is differs from one person to another, from time to another. In ancient times, marriage is a form condition where women most treated as a property for men. Historically period, marriage is permanent institution that once entered cannot be dissolved beside death. Romantic love has been made the most important basis for marriage. Marriage is also a commitment and agreement of both men and women. Certainly, in the modern world, the meaning of marriage is become more complicated. Marriage is primary union which made good economic sense. People are pushing the trend into an amorality society. Same-sex couples are pursuing the right to be married. Unfortunately, a legal recognition didnât allow same-sex to be married, it will change the meaning of marriage extremely differ. In addition, higher divorce rates many children will not be raised in a traditional family unit. The meaning of marriage never define, it is changing as the times change. As society changes, the institution of marriage changes as well.

Re: trying to improve

Avangi — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:34:51 GMT

Anonymous
I am just trying to improve my english and dont have any mentor, Can someone please let me know if what i understand or do is right or wrong?

I have some sentences below and i just wanted to know if they are correct - Take care to capitalize the pronoun "I." All sentences need punctuation at the end, eg., a period.

I was abashed by the email sent by my manager   This is correct, but the word is uncommon in everyday speech. "Unabashed" is much more common. Google hits: "abashed" - 653,000   /   "unabashed" - 2,090,000

The aboriginal soundtrack was better than the remix Use "original." "aboriginal" is a very special word, meaning "native," as in the native population of a region. I've never heard it used in everyday speech, other than to refer to the native inhabitants of Australia. I think it may also refer to flora, but I'm not sure. How far back one goes, I have no idea, but I've only heard it used in referring to existing populations.

The class was abridged due to lack of time   Correct, but very uncommon. I'd use "cut short." "Abridged" is commonly used to describe shortened versions of books. Also, "due to" is ungrammatical. Use "because of." The difference is technical. Check Google, "because of vs. due to." If you don't get it, post back. ( "The shortness of the class was due to the lack of time," is correct.)

I abstained myself from participating in the cultural events   You must delete "myself." The verb "to abstain" is intransitive only. (There's no transitive usage.) It does not take an object, even reflexive. You may say "I recused myself," but that has a special meaning. You may say "I withdrew myself from the event," but then you can't use "participating." ("To withdraw" may be either transitive or intransitive.)

I abstained myself from bungee jumping since I am scared of heights  Same objection!

I recieved an acrimonious email from my manager. okay!

The client attacked acrimoniously to the lawyer after he lost the case The verb "to attack" does not take the preposition "to." In this case, the adverb should come either before the verb or after the object   -   I'm not sure why. "The client acrimoniously attacked the lawyer," or "The client attacked the lawyer acrimoniously."

Acids usually have an acrid odor okay!

The washroom had a acrid odor   okay!

Beacuse I understand technology very well I can make acute decisions based on my knowhow This is correct, "acute" meaning "sharp" decisions, but it's uncommon. "Accurate decisions" would be common. "I have an acute pain   -   acute angina" is common. "An acute angle" (less than ninety degrees   -    geometry) is common.   ~~Beacuse~~   Because

Engineers are adept at learning new theories. Okay, but I guess we don't know the same engineers.

Employees should Adhere to the companies policies No cap on "adhere."   Possessive "company's."

The office was adorned on christmas eve  Capitalize "Christmas."

Childrens seek adulation from parents No "s" on "children"

Affable people are good to be friends with okay

She is aloof okay

india is an agrarian country Capitalize "India."

I have a altruistic nature Use "an" form of article before a vowel. (an apple)

The policy of my company was amended after march Capitalize "March."

I was allured by her beauty okay

Mumbai has ample food to feed the people okay, but "its/her people" might be better.

My debts were annulled with my last salary Use "wiped out!" "Our marriage was annulled by the Church/court." -   something done by an official body.

A diamond ring would help me appease my wife  okay

I was apprised by my manager regarding the appraisal i recd (I received.)

I had an arduous project last month okay, but we don't usually use "had" with "project." "I had/performed an arduous task"   /   "I took on an arduous project."

When you get to the "B's," don't put them all in one post, or you'll crash the site! - A.

role model

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:30:55 GMT

kindly check my grammar,punctuation mark.thanks and god bless!

Who is your life's role model?

My life's role model is my sister.She's 2nd to the eldest in a brood of six girls in the family. I chose her not because she's my sister but because of what she

made us to be what am i right now.Before, she's only 22 years old then when she had a family of her own. She got 2 kids but the marriage failed due to unreconcilabe differences between them. Add to this maybe she's not yet capable financially and emotionally to raise a family.She worked abroad as a domestic helper to support her kids to school.Sometimes she cried because she truly misses her kids but she told us we must accept the realities of life.

She had helped our mother by giving us financial needs to finish our studies which she did not experience before.I know the sacrifices of my sister to get us what we wanted in life but i got pregnant. Despite of what i have done,she wholeheartedly accepted me and managed to finish my studies with a degree in bachelor of nursing and gave her my diploma. To be strong, mature and be independent were the virtue i've learned from her

Re: Wedding Invitations

Pioussoul — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:25:25 GMT

Julie127 wrote:

All:

Would someone please help me? I am about to get married and want to send out my invitations. Would someone please tell me if the grammar and punctuation is correct?

Two lives, two hearts,
joined together in friendship
united forever in love.
It is with joy that we,
David and Rhonda Powell
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of our daughter
Julie Elizabeth
to
Mr. Jacob Ross Anderson,
son of Delbert and Vicki Anderson,
on Saturday, the fourteenth of July
Two thousand and seven
at five-thirty P.M.
The Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway
Delaware, Ohio 43015

I really wonder why the past tenses of joined and united are used here. For me, shouldn't they be present or future tenses?

Would some experts shed some light? I'm really confused and don't see the perspective of native speakers.

Re: Wedding Invitations

Feebs11 — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:52:57 GMT

Julie127 wrote:
All:

Would someone please help me? I am about to get married and want to send out my invitations. Would someone please tell me if the grammar and punctuation is correct?

Two lives, two hearts,
joined together in friendship,
united forever in love.
It is with joy that we,
David and Rhonda Powell,
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of our daughter
Julie Elizabeth
to
Mr. Jacob Ross Anderson,
son of Delbert and Vicki Anderson,
on Saturday, the fourteenth of July,
Two thousand and seven,
at five-thirty P.M.
The Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Please help me.

Thanks,

Julie

I feel the date and the year really would look better in numerals.

Wedding Invitations

Julie127 — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:45 GMT

All:

Would someone please help me? I am about to get married and want to send out my invitations. Would someone please tell me if the grammar and punctuation is correct?

Two lives, two hearts,
joined together in friendship
united forever in love.
It is with joy that we,
David and Rhonda Powell
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of our daughter
Julie Elizabeth
to
Mr. Jacob Ross Anderson,
son of Delbert and Vicki Anderson,
on Saturday, the fourteenth of July
Two thousand and seven
at five-thirty P.M.
The Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Please help me.

Thanks,

Julie

Re: Family Definition- please read and give opinions! thanks!!

julielai — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:53:54 GMT

Hi Ler5018,

I like this piece. The only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off. You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.

Just my two cents though.

Defining Family

When most people think of the word family[punctuation] mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you would read:

famÂ·iÂ·ly (fÄm'É-lÄ, fÄm'lÄ) n. - a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head

While all this can be true of a family, it is not the only way (do we need the word?) or the correct way that family can be defined. Family is more accurately described as a group of people who might not be related by blood or marriage but who sincerely care and love each other. Family is there for you every step of the way and provides support you could never get anywhere else.

Families are the building blocks of any society and have been this way since the beginning. Almost every aspect of our lives involves the term "family". In our religion we are part of a âfamilyâ of believers. At Penn State we are part of one big âfamilyâ of students and faculty. Our country looks up to one person and is united under this man as a âfamilyâ. While these examples might be accepted by society today, it only describes family in broad terms. Family love is much deeper than all of that and is the love you share with your friends and relatives. (semantics)

One very common misconception about family is that its members have to be related by blood, marriage, or adoption. In truth, family is anyone you love and care about and who also feel (agreement) the same way about you. Johann Schiller described family perfectly when he said; âIt is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.â I believe that my family is not only my parents who raised me, my little brother and my other relatives, but also my best friends. My great-aunt is my blood relative but she knows as much about me as the next person. My friend Caitlin can tell you anything you would ever want to know regarding me (slightly awkward) and we can practically read each otherâs mind. I am not saying that my great-aunt is nothing (your great-aunt isn't a thing) but Caitlin is just as much a part of my family as my aunt. Family goes hand-in-hand with friendship. In order to have a family you need friendship. My family and I do not get along just because we are forced to live together. My family is my best friends and we get along because we genuinely love each other and want to be with each other.

In todayâs society most people consider family to be just blood relations but in reality it is (family aren't bonds. They are made up of bonds) the bonds you share with those you care for the most. Family is a completely necessary part of anyoneâs life. Your family helps you through the tough times and provides the needed support to get you through life. Family cares about what happens to you, are always there for you, and above all, loves you.

Re: Need help with this essay, rcmarsi

abbie1948 — Sat, 07 May 2005 02:19:28 GMT

This is delightful, rcmarsi. I noticed a couple of things, some of which are probably typos:

Agreeing that each one is no longer out for his or herself

This should be "out for him or herself

but are there to take care of and watch over the other

this should be singular is

is simply someone who shares the same interests and views

attracted to a certain kind of person because it is meant to be

What makes us believe they are looking for a soul mate or if they even consider that an option?

That like a fish has no use for a bicycle; a woman also does not need a man in her life

replace the semi-colon with a comma

When communication is, not present or lacking

lose this comma

being in a marriage is for me

I agree to a certain extent. Yes, it is true that having a significant other is not necessary to go about with your life

note punctuation

This in my opinion is to identify with someone

Working hard to keep the fire alive is trying at times, but when a couple is truly dedicated to one another even the darkest rain cloud cannot extinguish the flame.

note puntuation

As a final point, I would like to reiterate that while it is not necessary to become involved with any other person throughout our lives, it is a very pleasant feeling to have a partner through life's difficulties. Someone who is there to share your experience along the way.

note spelling and punctuation

Re: So

MrPedantic — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 02:39:16 GMT

Gentlemen, gentlemen!

Personal comments, distressing Shakespearian tagsâ¦I was on the point of moving this thread to the âControversial Sectionâ, where carbuncular youths would have smothered its lengthy, painstaking analyses with lurid misspelt rants about Virginity, Homosexual Marriage, and Why Moslems Hate Sushiâ¦

But Eagleâs post has restored my equanimity.

While offline, I pondered this curious fact: Taka, Casi, and Eagle â all of whom I have regularly (if invisibly) taken my hat off to, in the past â have disagreed vehemently about the results of what should have been a simple structural analysis. Curiouser still: it all seems so clear to me. Yet it clearly didnât seem clear to the authors of the book. They made it #1.

Then I thought: what if itâs the sentence itself? Have we missed a tiny imperfection, which, when the sentence is viewed from each of our necessarily different angles, gives a slightly different distortion?

But some responses first:

A few words to Casi:
âMoreover, that I had fallen into a trap, is what I found out, and because of that finding, I now see the reason (why) I was constantly working under pressure. You see, it's her/his finding that's modified by 'so'. â

although you are on the right track, I don't think that is 100% correct. Let me correct it:

âMoreover, that I had fallen into a trap, is what I found out, and because of that finding, I now see the result, which is that I was constantly working under pressure, could have been avoided, so it was unnecessary. You see, it's her/his finding that's modified by 'so'.

This beautifully illustrates the tiny, tiny difference between Casiâs and Eagleâs positions.

You again miss "unnecessary" which resolves this ambiguity, because qualifying the overwork as unnecessary is the result of the realization.

I see what you mean. âOverworkâ was the wrong word to use. I took âunnecessaryâ for the âoverâ of âoverworkâ; but that was misleading. But 'unnecessary' was present in my thought.

If you think, the result of his finding is that he "was constantly working under pressure", then you are wrong.

Quite so. But I actually think: âhis finding is that he has fallen into a trap; the consequence of the trap is no funâ.

Also. if it's #2, shouldn't it then read: "... I had fallen into the trap ..., so I had been constantly working ..." ?

Ah!

With the minimum of tweaking:

I found that I had fallen into the trap of believing that I had to do everything today, or at the very latest, by tomorrow, so I was constantly working under unnecessary pressure, which was no fun.

A. I found [that I had fallen into the trap of believing that I had to do everything today, or at the very latest, by tomorrow â so] I was constantly working under unnecessary pressure! Which was no fun.

B. [I found that] I had fallen into the trap of believing that I had to do everything today, or at the very latest, by tomorrow, so I had been constantly working under unnecessary pressure; which was no fun.
(âwasâ here can be read as âhad beenâ, since âhad beenâ is a temporal subset of âwasâ, in this context.)

C. I found [that I had fallen into the trap of believing that I had to do everything today, or at the very latest, by tomorrow]; so I was constantly working under unnecessary pressure, which was no fun.

I believe the fault lies in the phrasing and punctuation of the original sentence. I believe we have each taken away a valid interpretation.

MrP

I Need Help, Can someone proof read my essay for punctuation errros : )

rugrateful2day — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 19:33:09 GMT

Hi,
I was wondering if someone would be able to proof read my short essay that is due on Monday. Any help would be appreciated. I am pretty condifent about the words I have chosen, but I have a difficult time with punctuations. The requirements were 1 page summary essay with 3 sentences for the opening/closing and 2 body paragraphs. Thanks any help would be appreciated. Peace~

In âThe Bridge Builder: Kathleen Boatwright,â Eric Marcus tells an illuminating story of one womanâs journey of self-discovery. Marcus introduces Boatwright as a Christian, social activist, mother and lesbian. Boatwright reveals that as an activist and through faith, she is able to educate Americans about homosexuality and the social injustices that accompany many gays and lesbians in America.
Boatwright had the All-American family in the eyes of her church and community. After four children and twenty years of marriage to a man, Boatwright found herself falling in love with a woman named Jean, whom she met at church. Boatwright was torn between her faith and her intimate feelings for Jean. Boatwrightâs decision to declare herself a lesbian was not received well by her family, church or community. Boatwright has relied on her faith to speak out against the discrimination of homosexuals in America.
Boatwrightâs decision to leave her marriage had its consequences. Her family and church disowned her and she paid the ultimate price by loosing parental custody of her children. Boatwright and Jean decided to move to Colorado. Colorado proved to be a good decision for Boatwright. She was able to find acceptance and support through a local Episcopal church. The church gave her the inner strength to become an activist for the homosexual community. Boatwright believes that she is a good spokesperson for the lesbian community because of her personal experiences. Boatwrightâs courage and outspoken nature gives hope to all Americans who have been wrongfully judged because of their sexual orientation.
Boatwrightâs passion for truth and reconciliation in her life is an inspiration to homosexuals in America. Boatwright has first hand experiences regarding the discriminations against homosexuals in America. Boatwright feels that tolerance and understanding is the key in building bridges between the gender issues that divide America.