Sentences with phrase «groups in any given society»

The MacBride Report challenges the thesis held by many in the West that technology is neutral, and notes that usually technology is part of a system which favors the most power groups in any given society.

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In Baltimore, the FBI's operatives in the Black Panther Party were instructed to denounce Students for a Democratic Society as «a cowardly, honky group» who wanted to exploit the Panthers by giving them all the violent, dangerous «dirty work.&raquIn Baltimore, the FBI's operatives in the Black Panther Party were instructed to denounce Students for a Democratic Society as «a cowardly, honky group» who wanted to exploit the Panthers by giving them all the violent, dangerous «dirty work.&raquin the Black Panther Party were instructed to denounce Students for a Democratic Society as «a cowardly, honky group» who wanted to exploit the Panthers by giving them all the violent, dangerous «dirty work.»

God started with a small party in a garden, moved on toward some pow - wows at alters in the desert, then moved into a moveable tabernacle (kind of like an Old Testament RV), then reigned in a temple (especially the God - cave of the Holy of Holies, then disappeared while giving the Jews the silent treatment for some 400 years, then came back to the temple, then traveled the highways and byways with anyone who wanted to join the fun and whooped it up with society's outcasts and wedding attenders, then moved on to some public forums, then into some clandestine home groups and a few jail cells, and eventually made his way into traditional church as we now know it.

After studying a series of Western societies from ancient Greece and Iran through the history of Israel, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and on into the twentieth centuries, Polak concludes that the most important single factor involved in the generation of change is the image of the future held by a given group.

Despite an inadequate development of neighbourly relationship between the communes, Buber feels that the Jewish communes are of central significance in the struggle for a structurally new society in which individual groups will be given the greatest possible autonomy and yet will enjoy the greatest possible interrelationship with each other.

In fact this «individualism» actually surrenders individual responsibility, giving it up to superiors or to society or to «the system» or to whoever we see as our peer group.

It is true, as Hall points out, that for Whitehead ordering principles are «immanent» within particular occasions (see UP 261 - 70), but in most cases those ordering principles also reflect the «mutual relations» of individuals, as well as the «community in character» pervading groups or societies of individuals (AI 142).13 This is particularly true of persons: the relations between occasions which constitute the human body and brain, and the «community of character» of the succession of personal experiences, give an essential element of unity to human experience.

The strict Sabbath observance of the New England Puritans, which gave rise to «blue laws» in many American cities and towns, influenced the structure of time for many groups in this society.

It is an entrance into the past, a re-living of the past, an imaginative participation in all the occurrences which have brought a given group or society, a given nation or culture, even the whole human race, to the place in which it now stands.

they give a high priority to evangelism: they will have one church service in the week devoted to evangelistic outreach or will give prominence to a call to faith in special services (however, this is less true of some Exclusive groups which keep themselves separate from society).

We'll then give you access to our closed Facebook group where you can download current action guides, start sharing your experiences with other campaigners and check in with The Vegan Society campaigns team.

According to West, the former is the result of heavy - handed state policy which gives undue sway to particular groups in society over individuals, while the latter, at its worst, represents a form of «political straightjacketing».

Since then, campaign finance filings show the committee gave $ 12,000 to the Clinton County Republican Committee; $ 6,800 to Little; $ 5,000 to support the failed 2006 campaign of Jeanine Pirro; $ 4,250 to the Republican State Committee; $ 3,500 to Senator Tom Libous, a Binghamton Republican; $ 2,509.31 for a «Faso Event» in the fall of 2006; $ 1,350 to the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee; $ 1,000 to Senator Steve Saland, a Hudson Valley Republican; $ 1,000 to the Republican Senate Campaign Committee; $ 1,000 to Clinton County Legislator Paul Maroun; $ 1,000 to Judge Thomas Mercure; $ 800 to Assemblywoman Janet Duprey; $ 5,000 to the Empire Leadership Council and $ 7,750 to various charitable and not - for - profit groups including the American Cancer Society and March of Dimes.

Notably, in 2010, the ACLU testified against «the use of terror watch lists to screen gun purchases,» writing that the «deeply flawed» terror watch list process led the group to conclude, «Given these problems, we do not believe that anyone should be deprived of the right to purchase a gun, or the right to fly, or any other benefit of membership in civil society based solely on placement on a terror watch list.»

Presenting the Incubator, Mr Kayi explained that the foundation was established by a group of people and institutions who believed in giving back to society and pledged to donate 100 pieces of incubators to hospital in the country to support efforts to give opportunities to preterm babies to survive and grow to contribute their quota to the development of the country.

Labour gave with one hand, praising the role of faith groups in civil society and extending faith involvement in schools, while also coming to blows over adoption agencies and Alistair Campbell's infamous avoidance of religion.

The donation was however met with some concerns from the public, and some civil society groups which highlighted the delicate dynamic between the two nations given the widespread involvement of Chinese nationals in the devastating illegal mining.

Leadsom's working group produced some sound recommendations on creating an independent investigations process for harassment claims, yet it also proposed allowing MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour to be given anonymity — protection not given to anyone else in society.

Dr Ross Forgan, from the University of Glasgow's School of Chemistry said: «The Royal Society - EPSRC support has given a huge boost to my research group in its early stages, allowing us to investigate the unusual biomimetic properties of synthetic porous materials that have huge implications for the way we carry out catalytic reactions.

The Defence Chief, who spoke in Abuja when a coalition of civil society group paid solidarity visit on Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said criticism of the military by Boko Haram sympathizers under war situation was meant to weaken operations and give the enemies an edge over troops in order to destroy the nation.

Given such credible reports, «there are no reasonable grounds to interpret this behavior as a sign that this group wants to remain unconnected to the rest of society,» said Patricia Palacios Balbuena, vice minister in Lima's Ministry of Culture that oversees tribal affairs, in a 21 July statement.

You will be able to set up a professional profile, join groups belonging to our nine affiliated professional societies, discuss career issues, arrange to give a talk at a neighboring lab, establish a research collaboration, or locate a mentor or a protégé in your field of scientific interest.

Founded in the Fall of 2011 by a group of concerned graduate students, the goal of Stand With Science is simple: give graduate and professional students in science and engineering, young researchers, and anyone passionate about supporting science and engineering research the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to become advocates for society's investment in the innovations Ð and innovators Ð of tomorrow.

In fact, there's a huge group of scientists who might not spot the difference between a real conference and a fake one; who might think it's a good idea to attend conferences they don't recognize, run by societies they haven't heard of; and who might think that paying to give a speech or to receive an award is standard practice.

The dolphins used signature whistles when meeting up with another group, Quick and Janik report online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. What's more, they gave the distinctive whistle only if they actually mingled with the other dolphins.

In a presentation in January at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference, researchers Juliana Breines and Serena Chen described a set of experiments in which they asked one group of participants to give support to another person, such as writing down suggestions to make a friend feel better after causing a fender bendeIn a presentation in January at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference, researchers Juliana Breines and Serena Chen described a set of experiments in which they asked one group of participants to give support to another person, such as writing down suggestions to make a friend feel better after causing a fender bendein January at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference, researchers Juliana Breines and Serena Chen described a set of experiments in which they asked one group of participants to give support to another person, such as writing down suggestions to make a friend feel better after causing a fender bendein which they asked one group of participants to give support to another person, such as writing down suggestions to make a friend feel better after causing a fender bender.

However, facile detachment of some side groups is possible to give the linear conjugated polyenes and this protocol will be disclosed in the 98th annual meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan.

In the commission's new Science Advice Mechanism, a high - level group of seven scientists will channel the input of national academies and learned societies to give the commission the best scientific advice.

Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) may sound like a one - joke contrivance — a rich, generous, arts - loving heiress in 1940s New York City gives private recitals to a select group of high society insiders who never let on to the oblivious woman that she is quite possibly the worst singer to ever trod a stage — but it is both a true story and an unexpectedly tender, touching movie.

Angel Dust in the comics, who can give herself superhuman strength by increasing her adrenaline for a short time, actually has nothing to do with Deadpool or Weapon X; she is instead a member of the Morlocks, a group of mutants who are unable to integrate into human society and live in tunnels under New York.

This lesson also gives students the opportunity to consider whose experiences are included in the history taught in schools, whose are often left out, and how that may reflect and perpetuate the «in» groups and «out» groups in our society.

Through this small group of educators and Facing History staff, I have learned about and challenged myself with using digital media and technology to not only engage students and deepen their learning, but more importantly to encourage them to use technology to give voice to the voiceless in our society.

Falk, a partner with Illinois - based Focus Consulting Group, reminded the audience of (mostly) financial advisers that the concept of retirement is still relatively young — about 120 years — going back to agrarian societies when bodies gave out earlier than minds do in today's service economy, and life expectancies were far lower.

For humane societies, animal shelters, and rescue groups today, Stubby's legacy remains powerful — beautifully underscoring, as Sgt. Stubby producer - director Richard Lanni suggests, «what animals can do when given a chance in life, regardless of their origins.»

The Anti-Cruelty Society hosts Working Through Pet Loss, a support group that aims to help those grieving with the loss of a pet and friend by giving them an opportunity to speak about their situations with a trained psychologist in a safe, comforting environment.

Groups as diverse as, and often at odds with one another as, the Humane Society of the United States, canine behavior experts, the American Kennel Club, PETA, Animal Rights Activists, breed rescue groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas Groups as diverse as, and often at odds with one another as, the Humane Society of the United States, canine behavior experts, the American Kennel Club, PETA, Animal Rights Activists, breed rescue groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas gifts.

You can help ensure a secure future for the animals by becoming a member of the Florida Keys SPCA's Friends Forever Society, a group of visionary, forward - thinking supporters who have made estate plan provisions to give a lasting, meaningful gift to the homeless animals in our care beyond their own lifetime.

Currently, Canadians are more likely to acquire a «free» cat from a friend, relative, as a give - away, from their own pet's offspring or take in a stray than they are to adopt from a humane society, SPCA or a rescue group.

When national groups use words like humane society, or letters such as SPCA in their name, people think they are giving to their local shelter.

With the help of an amazing group of foster volunteers, the Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) Foster Care Program gives animals who are not yet ready for adoption a chance to live and thrive in loving foster homes.

The Southern Hope Humane Society (SHHS), a rescue group that keeps pets in foster homes in the Northern metro area of Atlanta, was given a 24 - foot truckload of pet supplies plus a vanload of pet food.

Canadians are more likely to acquire a «free» cat from a friend, relative, as a give - away, from their pet's offspring or take in a stray than they are to adopt from a humane society, SPCA or a rescue group.

Groups as diverse as, and often at odds with one another as, the Humane Society of the United States, canine behavior experts, PETA, Animal Rights Activists, breed rescue groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas Groups as diverse as, and often at odds with one another as, the Humane Society of the United States, canine behavior experts, PETA, Animal Rights Activists, breed rescue groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas gifts.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall sell or give away any dog that has not been spayed or neutered.

(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), no public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall sell or give away to a new owner any dog that has not been spayed or neutered.

5 Most men, despite lip - service to equality, are reluctant to give up this «natural» order of things in which their advantages are so great; for women, the case is further complicated by the fact that, as Mill astutely pointed out, unlike other oppressed groups or castes, men demand of her not only submission but unqualified affection as well; thus women are often weakened by the internalized demands of the male - dominated society itself, as well as by a plethora of material goods and comforts: the middle - class woman has a great deal more to lose than her chains.

Elizabeth Price will give the inaugural artist talk in the Contemporary Art Society's new home at 59 Central Street in London on 17 January, when she will discuss her work, including the Contemporary Art Society's recent acquisition of her important piece USER GROUP DISCO (2009) for the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh.

In a follow up to the gallery's critically acclaimed group show «UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN,» which opened during the week of the 2017 presidential inauguration, exhibition ONE YEAR OF RESISTANCE features artwork across all mediums addressing the issues our society has faced since the election such as immigration rights, women's rights, transgender rights, health care, climate change, white supremacy, gender equality, gun control, sexual harassment, as well as countless other issues which have given rise to mass protest throughout the United States and abroad over the past year.

In a follow up to the gallery's critically acclaimed group show «Uprise / Angry Women,» which opened during the week of the 2017 presidential inauguration, exhibition One Year Of Resistance features artwork across all mediums addressing the issues our society has faced since the election such as immigration rights, women's rights, transgender rights, health care, climate change, white supremacy, gender equality, gun control, sexual harassment, as well as countless other issues which have given rise to mass protest throughout the United States and abroad over the past year.

Last week, Jerry Taylor, who writes on economics and the environment for the libertarian Cato Institute, chided a group of climate scientists for issuing a call in Bali for sharp cuts in greenhouse gases, saying their expertise in climate science gave them no special standing to dictate how society should respond to warming.