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Everyone is endowed with a talent in one or more fields of activity.
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Everyone is endowed with a talent in one or more fields of activity. Some have hobbies in physically-demanding activities such as boxing, playing basketball or soccer while others prefer mentally challenging activities such as computer games among others. Different people have varied hobbies depending on individual’s personality as well as influence from the society they live in (Miller, 2010). I am engrossed in soccer. Soccer is the world’s most loved sports and I am proud to be part of this fascinating group. I not only like watching soccer but playing it too. To me soccer is everything.
Having been brought up in a soccer-loving country of England, I started having strong desire and passion for the game while I was just four. I used to visit football academies during my free time against the will of both my parents. I learnt about the sport by watching TV where I admired world’s finest players such as Romario, and Zidane. I got so engrossed in the game that studying almost became unbearable. I started playing soccer at the age of ten having joined one of the football academies in the neighborhood. Since then, soccer has become part of me and nobody can ever convince me otherwise. I train for the sport on a daily basis having pursued my studies earlier in the day (Miller, 2010). I have stayed physically fit and as young as ever!
Soccer gives me the fulfillment I would want in a sport especially when playing a competitive match. To begin with, soccer is watched by many fans across the world and any time a bounce onto the pitch to display my skills I realize that a sizeable crowd is behind me. This becomes even enthralling when I score a goal. I always feel very excited when I entertain such high magnitude of people who turn up to watch their favorite sport. Soccer has a lot of benefits to the life of an individual. To begin with, it helps one relieve stress and frustrations especially after being engaged in a mentally-challenging task such as reading or studying in general ( HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Robert+D.+Mootz%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” Mootz & HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Kevin+A.+McCarthy%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” McCarthy, 1999). In such situation, an individual relaxes thereby eliminating the exhaustion s/he had experienced before. Moreover, soccer is important for improving the health status of an individual. Playing soccer involves thorough training which is recommended for the well functioning of body systems. According to HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Robert+D.+Mootz%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” Mootz & HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Kevin+A.+McCarthy%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” McCarthy (1999) soccer is an enjoyable sport that provides an all-round fitness for participants and can be used as therapy for lifestyle-related diseases.
Besides, soccer inculcates teamwork and togetherness among players as well as the funs. Through soccer, I have managed to connect with other players and make friends. Soccer is a game of teamwork that requires the participation of all people in the game hence teammates treats one another as close friends for the betterment of the game (Young, 2007). Moreover, the sport act as a unifying factor for all the people in the world irrespective of their race or religion as witnessed in the world cup tournaments. Such positive correlations strengthen my passion for the game. However, I sometimes get disappointed by players who brush-off other players from a different team when playing due to some minor misunderstandings during a match. Discipline is elemental to the well being of players, fans as well as the sport itself.
Generally, sports are vital for the both the physical as well as psychological well being of people in any society. Individual’s personality as well as other factors such as the society where s/he has been brought up determines to a larger extent the activity of interest (Young, 2007). I have been a soccer loving individual and will continue to do so since soccer is superb!
Conclusion
Every individual in the society is involved in one or more kinds of activities either to explore their talents in those activities or just for fun during their time of relaxation. Some activities demand a lot of energy while others require little energy to pursue. Despite the aforementioned factors, all the people involved in such activities as pursuant of their hobbies do enjoy to the fullest. Since I realized my passion for soccer, i have always loved the game as both hobby and talent and will never abandon the game even at my old age.
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Miller, T., (2010). Soccer Conquers the World. Washington. The Chronicle of Higher
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HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Robert+D.+Mootz%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” Mootz, D. R., & HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com/search?tbs=bks:1&tbo=p&q=+inauthor:%22Kevin+A.+McCarthy%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=10” McCarthy, K. A., (1999). Sports Chiropractic. London. Jones & Bartlett
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Young, T. P., (2007). Motivation of Behavior – The Fundamental Determinants of Human and
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Domestic or Child Abuse in San Antonio
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Domestic or Child Abuse in San Antonio
Domestic and child abuse is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. All over the world, millions of people have been victims of abuse. San Antonio in Texas is one of such places that have seen a rise in the number of victims of domestic and child abuse. Most victims of domestic abuse happen to be women, but men have also suffered. Domestic and child abuse takes many forms, such as physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse. There are many reasons that lead the abuser to inflict harm on the victims, and also for victims to remain in the same situation over time. For children, the main reason is that they are helpless over the adults abusing them. For adults, however, there are a variety of reasons that explain the situation. San Antonio has seen a rise in the number of domestic abuse cases over the years, mainly because of lackluster efforts in the justice system in addressing cases of abuse.
There are many causes of domestic abuse. One of them is that people who experienced violence in their lives are more likely to abuse others. For example, if a person was beaten up as a child, they are also likely to beat up their own children or spouses. Witnessing a lot of violence, especially in younger years, leads a person to think that violence is the only way to resolve a conflict. The second factor that contributes to domestic abuse is feelings of jealousy, insecurity, low self-esteem, and inability to control emotions such as anger (Kumar 109). A partner with these characteristics tends to feel the need to dominate their partner, and this often takes the form of domestic violence and abuse. An undiagnosed mental disorder can also make a person turn into a domestic abuser. Excessive use of drugs and alcohol makes a person unaware of their actions, and it could drive them into domestic violence. However, there is no acceptable reason why a person should abuse another; these factors simply explain why some people abuse others.
San Antonio has experienced a rise in the number of domestic abuse cases. For example, in the year 2016, there were 692 reported cases of felony family violence, and this number rose to 939 in 2018. Additionally, the city had 10459 reports for misdemeanor family violence, rising to 11381 in 2018. In 2018, 28 women died from domestic violence in 2018, which is such an unfortunate situation (Casura 12). Bexar County is ranked number one in Texas for cases for family violence rates against women. Some people argue that the increase in numbers is due to increased reporting, but this still shows that there need to be urgent steps to address the issue. The city’s political leadership has been reluctant to solve the problem, with the city’s Chamber of Commerce President Richard Perez shockingly remarking that domestic violence is not a business issue; therefore the local government should not care about it. Such an attitude is what results in more people suffering through abuse because the community is unwilling to implement severe punishment for perpetrators of violence. City Councilman Greg Brockhouse has also faced allegations of domestic abuse in the past, though he has not adequately explained them.
Domestic abuse is often tied to child abuse. When a parent or guardian is the victim of abuse, it is highly likely that the children will also face similar violence (Guedes et al 22). The city of San Antonio has seen a rise in the number of cases in child abuse. San Antonio has seen a significant increase in the number of cases of child neglect and abuse, from 4550 in 2016 to 6175 in 2018. These figures from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services indicate the need for serious and urgent measures to combat the situation. Judge Peter Sakai of the Children’s Court in the county says that the major contributors to abuse include mental illness, drug addiction, and family violence (Ekström & Lindström 261). The Judge says that the best way to deal with child abuse is prevention through addressing the root causes.
One of the solutions that should be used to address domestic abuse is punitive sentences for abusers. The city has a lot of backlogs of cases, and this means that perpetrators have time to continue with their abuse before they are arrested and charged. The District Attorney for Bexar County has said that his office is working around the clock to clear the backlog. There are many organizations in San Antonio that provide services for victims of domestic abuse, and the government should provide additional funding for such organizations to help address the problem (Deans et al 36). At the root of domestic violence is a lack of respect for one’s partner, and people should be urged to respect and uphold the dignity of their partners. Violent people should try to control their emotions by seeking services such as counseling and diagnosis for psychological illnesses. Other measures that could be useful in addressing domestic violence is training police officers on how to handle such cases and increasing the number of felony prosecutions. When abusers know that they face harsh charges for their abuse, this could deter them. Another measure to prevent domestic abuse is requiring offenders to get treatment for their issues such as anger management and low levels of self-control.
In conclusion, the issue of domestic violence is one that many people take lightly, but it is very serious. Bexar County is ranked as the leading county in Texas for cases of domestic violence against women. This shows that the county needs to take serious action to address the problem. Some plausible solutions include training of police officers, mandating that offenders seek treatment services and more felony prosecutions of domestic violence offenses. There are many nongovernmental organizations in San Antonio that offer services to victims of abuse, and this is also of great help. Unfortunately, victims of abuse may take time to seek the help that they need mostly because of psychological reasons. The community must work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all its members, including those experiencing domestic abuse.
Works Cited
Casura, Lily. “Examining 20 Years of Misdemeanor Family Violence Offenses in Bexar County.” (2019).
Deans, Brenda, et al. “Victims of Domestic Violence: Findings and Suggestions.” International Journal of Health and Economic Development 4.1 (2018): 32-43.
Ekström, Veronica, and Peter Lindström. “In the service of justice: will social support to victims of domestic violence increase prosecution?.” International review of victimology 22.3 (2016): 257-267.
Guedes, Alessandra, et al. “Bridging the gaps: a global review of intersections of violence against women and violence against children.” Global health action 9.1 (2016): 31516.
Kumar, Arun. “Causes of Domestic Violence in a Particular Area.” Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities 7.8 (2017): 105-112.
Everyone has a dream job in mind, a certain someone they hope to be someday
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Everyone has a dream job in mind, a certain someone they hope to be someday, and if that job is to become an anthropologist no one has the right to stand in any certain field’s way and stop that from happening, not even a state GOV, As Florida’s Governor Rick Scott tried to do. He mentioned how the state’s money should not fund the liberal arts degrees including or rather specifying anthropology and should only go to degrees that matter, and those degrees in his point of view were Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
What Rick Scott might have not realized was the importance of liberal arts degrees in every society since these degrees can help the public in ways that people with an Engineering or math degree can’t. Liberal arts play major role in the society and the neglect of the societal importance is a major concern. Argument by Governor Rick Scott that liberal art degrees is unproductive do not contribute to the growth of the economy means that he is focusing on only one purpose of learning but there are major reasons why people go to school. What is then the main reason why people go to school? Is it to boost the economy alone? What of the already wealthy guys who greatly contribute to the economy of the country but still undertake liberal arts? Liberal arts and all other disciplines are interrelated and their benefits towards the economy can be hardly separated (Harris Web).
Liberal arts education helps in developing strength of mind and ones intellect which in turn enables an individual to use his brain properly in other fields of life. What is important is organized thinking and development of an ordered mind for someone to excel in any field. It is important to note that liberal arts greatly boosts an individual’s intellect since they involve a lot of thinking which helps in exercising the brain in readiness to achieve anything in life. Liberal arts entail many areas of study and therefore equip the learner with diverse body of knowledge that can be applied in many areas based on the learners worthy apprehension. An individual pursuing liberal arts is capable of differentiating between ideas and philosophies as well as achieving good judgmental skills acquired from extensive acquaintance with many areas of study (Harris Web).
Liberal arts help in understanding various dimensions of life and further make it possible to understand the world much easier by giving context that is very crucial for full understanding of various phenomena. It is worth appreciating that liberal arts intends to explain and clarifies the new knowledge based on the old ideas learnt by intellectually developing the brain from what it had already been fed. Knowledge of many subjects acquired from the liberal arts enhances creativity due to the conscious thought acquired from the liberal arts and this greatly boosts economy.
It is worth noting that liberal arts give an edge in every career due to its broadness as well as understanding many cross cultural experience which is vital in many businesses worldwide. The fact that a particular community’s culture can be understood boosts the morale of the employee due to the deep appreciation of their culture and this creates room for improvement of the economy. Indeed, liberal arts involve a lot of things that are useful in the current and future society. Economy is not only about job creation but how the job is done and the diverse knowledge of the worker and the employer is equally important in this competitive world. For sure, liberal arts do not need to be attacked as Governor Rick deed since it is the basis of all other disciplines.
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Harris Robert. “On the Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education.” Virtual Salt. October 15, 2010: Web. 22 Apr. 2013. <http://www.virtualsalt.com/libarted.htm>.