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National Political Conventions
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National Political Conventions
Introduction
Party convention is a prominent political tradition in the United States. Both Democratic and Republican parties use it as a method of nominating their presidential candidate during an election year (Bardes 256). Many critics of the practice repeatedly question its relevance in the present era, and many people continue share their opinion in support or against the practice. Kiki McLean’s article titled “A tradition with a purpose and promise” and Mark McKinnon’s “Four day of Speeches? No, Thanks” are some editorials that present the most critical views on American political conventions.
McKinnon is of the opinion that political conventions are not necessary in modern times. He says that it is a waste of time, and financial resources to hold such events when the nominees are already preselected (McKinnon). McLean, on the other hand, supports the tradition, saying that the costs incurred during conventions are far much less compared to the benefits the people would gain in the democratic process (McLean).
Both articles present valid and beneficial opinions concerning conventions. “A tradition with purpose and promise” especially, made an effective impact in my opinion of political conventions. In my opinion, for purposes of promoting democracy in United States, political conventions are necessary to ensure social inclusion of all kinds of people.
Comparing the articles
Previously, before reading the articles of McLean and McKinnon on political conventions, I had little regard for conventions. I believed the events were boring to watch and pointless. As a result, I had no constructive opinion in conventions. After reading the article and reminiscing on the ideas shared by the writers, I have come to understand that conventions are important for citizens to, whole heartedly, participate in their preferred political orientation and exercise their authority in a democratic manner.
Both articles present relevant opinions in their own way. According to Kiki McLean, American political convention still bears an important meaning in democracy. Despite the fact that it is a tradition that started in the 1800s, still serves a critical function in the live of the present day Americans. Americans should give less thought on the age of the tradition, but pay more attention to the purpose it serves to every American citizen.
The cost of carrying out the conventions may seem to be expensive, but the democratic benefits accruing from such events cannot be overemphasized. The speeches at the conventions always serve as a harmonizing factor among the people. Times have changed, and so has the convention tradition evolved, over time, to incorporate current issues (McLean). Like McLean, I believe in the changes the democratic convention made during Obama’s election in 2008. The party took the initiative ensure that as many people as possible participate in the process by holding conventions in streets to increase public participation. Most people usually have negative opinions about conventions because they do not feel as part of them. If you personally go to people, one would be surprised by the numbers of people willing to be involved. My mother, aged 68, for instance, got a request to give assistance in this year’s elections. She said that she probably would never have participated had she not been asked to assist. It is the simple things of reaching out to people that make them get involved.
I also agree with the argument of Mark McKinnon that most of the conventions have been autonomous and boring. Being confined in a hall for some days, hearing speeches and not looking forward to any surprising nomination results may not appeal to some people (McKinnon). I couldn’t agree with him more that everything points at the urgent need to change approach used to conduct the conventions. The only changes some people have seen are in insignificant matters such as design of podiums, music or entertainment.
Effectiveness of the articles
The article that effectively helped me develop an opinion on political conventions is McLean’s “A tradition with purpose and promise”. Participation in American conventions is largely by the old, rich and social elites. Many times young people, the poor and less educated do not get a chance to participate. Parties must expand their scope and reach out to more Americans by using appropriate venues and talking about important social issues. Conventions are not only about speakers, a party or a candidate trying to woo people for their votes. The article highlights how political conventions, in an attempt to incorporate modern changes, have involved people from all classes, income and education status (McLean). It is not only about days spent in convention halls, speeches to influence votes or new displays. The conventions severe a greater purpose and promise to the public.
I noted some shortcomings of McKinnon’s article “Four days of speeches? No, Thanks”. The article seems to be mostly focusing on the traditional culture of convention. He has not put into consideration the changes and efforts parties are making to change the way they conduct conventions.
Conclusion
Political conventions have always been there. Whether they are relevant or not in modern times, is subject to a person’s opinion. From the foregoing, I believe, and I am of the opinion that conventions are necessary. If there is a problem in the approach used to conduct the convention, then more creative and innovative ways to increase public participation need to be applied. Conventions may be an old American political tradition, but that does not make it obsolete or unimportant in modern times.
Work cited
Bardes, Barbara A “American government and politics today: The essentials, 2011-2012” Boston, MA : Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2012. Print.
McKinnon, Mark. “Four day of Speeches? No, Thanks” New York Times 26 August 2012. Web. 16 November 2012 <http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/26/do-party-conventions-matter-anymore/get-rid-of-the-party-conventions>
McLean, Kiki. “A Tradition with Purpose and Promise.” New York Times. 26 August 2012. Web 16 November 2012 < http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/26/do-party-conventions-matter-anymore/political-conventions-are-a-tradition-with-purpose-and-promise>
Unit One What is Performance
Unit One: What is Performance?
The layman definition of a performance could be how well a person does something effectively. It could also mean an artistic presentation of content. In this case, performance is a form of socialization. Socialization is the process through which people learn to behave in ways that are consistent with their surroundings. Part of that effort is the person gaining an awareness of what is appropriate and which is not: to put it bluntly but honestly, what behavior will garner love and what behavior will get scorn (Olson 279). Socialization takes place inside the confines of the palace or the human circus, and love becomes extremely convoluted as a result of the game of political power. There is a deep-seated urge and desire to belong to a group that is deeply ingrained in the human mind and in human nature (Olson 274). Olson (280) also points to a need for an individual to learn how to de-socialize from the representations that one is supposed to carry internally. This means question all beliefs and even contesting the idea of love, including how to love and how to expect reciprocation of this love (Fuchs 403). Tannahill (39) describes how Sunny defines the inner circle, including the concept of friendship, companionship, love, and acceptance from a queer and LGBTQ+ point of view, noting that the expectations and definitions that society have largely influences his own. Tannahill’s (40) points to Sunny’s construction of identity as based on rebellion with behavior that is not characteristic of mainstream society. Matthew Mackenzie’s Bears addresses the same issues of identity search from a lens of Canada’s Indigenous peoples, spirituality, and a chase story. In the story, Floyd finds his purpose and identity in a world that is new and cruel to him. The dense forest is similar to Sunny’s journey as a queer. Ideally, socialization circles back to these individuals attempting to fit in to a society that others have created.
Unit Two: Considering Theatre and Performance Histories
Several aspects of human life, including the social, cultural, and political features have all had a hand in shaping theatre and performance. Specifically, the themes of theatre, performance, and young people have all been influenced by social, cultural, and political contexts, thereby creating new and innovative modes of performance. Performances may be a variety of things at the same time. They may be both conventional and emerging at the same time, and they can be artistic, reflective, and impactful. As a consequence, each performance is distinct from the others due to the conditions around it, which may include the historic, societal, cultural, political, and interpersonal settings. The understanding of what is current, according to (Thompson 206), I based on an individual’s view against the lenses of society and culture. When it comes to creating their art, artists are influenced by their cultural background, political concerns, social life, and other aspects that affect a person’s position in life. To do so, they must first understand themselves. The same elements have an influence on theater, performance, and young people, and they are all interconnected. As a result of the connections created with culture, society, and politics, it is possible that new links will be established between various colors, shapes, patterns, symbols, people, and places, all of which will contribute to their creative attempts. The complexity of theatre history is represented by the fact that societies do not evolve at the same pace or in the same way, and their genres of theatrical performance differ greatly (Tobin 26). In fact, among historians generally, periodization is sometimes debated (Tobin 27). This may also include having an impact on how a culture interprets and perceives theatre and performance, as well as on how it sees and treats its young, among other things. A cultural language of symbolism is used by artists and platforms as a consequence of their political, social, and cultural influences in order to transmit the message they want to portray via their artwork.
Unit Three: Theatre, Theory, Performance
‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ is an affecting conversation about love and the environment. Miriam Fernandes approached renowned environmentalist David Suzuki in order to get his perspective on climate change for her theatrical production. She expected Suzuki to write from his perspective as a scientist.
Emergent themes include race, the environment, and the responses of individuals to these issues.
Instead, she came upon Tara Cullis, a literature professor, climate activist, and David’s life partner, who was possessed with an almost infinite amount of vision and determination.
Miriam has now come to terms with the fact that Tara and David’s decades-long dedication to one other, as well as to the people they care about, has only intensified their determination to battle for the world.
When it comes to the junction of love and environmental responsibility, the film “What You Won’t Do for Love” draws a lot of attention.
Everyone has several, overlapping parts of their identities, and all of these elements work together to influence how we see the world and how we are treated in it.
This is true for everyone as revealed in the movie, only that people are yet to understand this relationship.
Several types of prejudice are intersecting, and we must address all of them in order to achieve lasting change, according to many people who believe this.
The love for the environment is a simple way to love unconditionally, similar to what Kimberle Crenshaw identifies as intersectional feminism.
Kimberlé Crenshaw of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law was the first to coin the term “intersectionality” back in 1989 to describe “the way in which various forms of inequality or oppression (such as racist and gender-based bias and other forms of bigotry) when taken together, create new forms of disadvantage or disadvantageous treatment for people of different backgrounds.”
There had already been a long line of Black feminists who had spoken up on the inequalities between their own experiences as a Black woman and those of White women and Black men before Crenshaw.
b. Disabilities and Intersectionality
As mentioned by Tobin (26), the complexity of theatre history is represented by the fact that societies do not evolve at the same pace or in the same way, and their genres of theatrical performance differ greatly.
In order to attain success, it is necessary to have an intersectional approach that is founded on critical feminist theory.
It has been discovered that different individuals and groups respond to climate change in different ways as a result of their situatedness in power systems that are based on context-specific and dynamic social categorizations, according to the findings of an intersectional study of climate change, which was conducted.
While essentialization traps may be avoided, intersectionality offers a method that permits solidarity and agency to emerge across and beyond social categories, hence avoiding essentialization.
With climate change, it may highlight how power structures and categorizations may be strengthened while also being questioned and renegotiated in whole new ways, all at the same time (“’What You Won’t Do for Love”).
It’s impossible to sum up a person’s personality in a few simple words. As a person’s disability is merely a piece of their identity, it does not define them (Tannahill’s (40).
The word “intersectionality” was used to define the interaction between feminism and women of color, underlining the distinct hurdles women encounter based on their skin color. This movement aimed for improved inclusion and awareness of the many difficulties, such as racism, that women of color experience in their efforts to achieve gender equality.
This concept of racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical or mental ability are now included in the word “intersectionality.”
From my own experience, my identity is formed from the intersections of all of these layers, which may amplify any prejudices or marginalization that my ethnic background may face. To get a whole picture of my own identity, it’s necessary to look at all aspects of my life. Therefore, my environment, my culture, and other parts of my socio-political and cultural life are all important in shaping my understanding of intersectionality and disabilities.
To provide an example, a white heterosexual lady who uses a wheelchair would have an entirely different experience than a black lesbian transgender Muslim woman.
Maliya may be confronted with sexism, racism, Islamaphobia, homophobia, and ableism at any point in her life, and she should be prepared to cope with the worst that life has to offer.
Discrimination based on one or more components of her identity may be perceived simultaneously or individually, depending on the audience’s attention span and the various parts of her identity that are being highlighted at the same time or separately.
From these instances, I define intersectionality and disabilities from an events point of view where, for example, Suzuki’s concern for the environment can be termed as a crippling experience since the rest of the world does not share in his enthusiasm and that intersectionality here is evident in the way care for the environment is included in the natural human life.
National Patient Safety Goals
National Patient Safety Goals
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The National Patient Safety Goals
The NPSGs have become significant for patient safety. They are employed by the Joint commission to uphold modifications regarding the wellbeing of patients. Acts like Data protection and the Human rights, both of 1998 have increased examination of nurses regarding their record keeping and access to these files.To meet the goals, Proper Patient Identification has been adopted with an endeavor of developing a culture of improved quality in service delivery (Joint Commission Resources, 2002). It is done by matching a patient to a service/ proposed treatment. The service is habitually carried out in all care locales.Data for Patient Identification are collected in different departments depending on the planned medical procedure. There are different records that are used for every process/ procedurals in the health facility.
Admissions Note
It is a preoperative document that contains a patient’s medical history and patients consent. It also has the medical management plan for the patient during the period of admission. The admitting officer usually collects data of the Admissions Note (Joint Commission Resources, 2008)
Records of the Operating Room
These can be kept separately as notes or in a book. Standardized forms have been adopted to persuade staff to document all the relevant information. Such assessment is always a regular responsibility of one associates of the hospital team who is usually a nurse.
The operative Note
They are the directives for postoperative care that are issued by the operating doctor after a surgical procedure.
The Postoperative Note
They contain notes on the progress of a patient after a surgical procedure. There are management plans and any changes about these (Schilling & Commission Resources, 2009). For instance, a nurse during the routine check-ups should ask the patient on any discomfort or complications that have been developed since the operation. The nurse should also ensure that the postoperative prescriptions that may include injections an oral medicine are issued to the patient.Patient Identification has improved patient safety and medical judgment.
References
Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (2002). From practice to paper: Documentation for laboratories. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources.
Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (2008). Staff education tools for the National Patient Safety Goals: Curriculum guide and CD-ROM. Oakbrook Terrace, Ill: Joint Commission Resources.
Schilling, L., & Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (2009). Implementing and sustaining improvement in health care. Oak Brook, IL: Joint Commission Resources.