Category: Philosophy

Why is participatory culture important? Access to such a participatory culture has a number of beneficial effects for learners including: opportunities for peer to peer learning, the diversification of cultural expression, development of skills valued in modern workplace, and a more empowered conception of citizenship (Jenkins et al, 2006). What is participatory production? Participatory media […]

What was free labor? As historian Eric Foner explained, “free labor” was the very American ideology that in a democratic society, every person has the right to labor for themselves and to determine whether and when they would work for someone else. What describes a lockout? Which describes a lockout? An employer prevents workers from […]

What food is Newfoundland famous for? 12 crazy only-in-Newfoundland foods you must try Jiggs Dinner. A traditional “Jiggs Dinner” consists of boiled salt beef, spuds, carrots, cabbage and turnip; comfort food at its best. Cod tongues. Scrunchions. Bakeapple. Oyster leaf. Touton. Caribou moss. Purity Candy. What’s Newfoundland known for? The Top 10 Attractions in Newfoundland […]

What is Gaucher disease? Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder passed down from parents to children (inherited). When you have Gaucher disease, you are missing an enzyme that breaks down fatty substances called lipids. Lipids start to build up in certain organs such as your spleen and liver. How do you sleep with an […]

Is Ziggy Stardust a real person? Ziggy Stardust is a fictional character created by English musician David Bowie, and was Bowie’s alter ego during 1972 and 1973. Why did the Spiders from Mars break up? In July 1973, David Bowie shocked fans when he announced that he was breaking up the Spiders From Mars and […]

What ethnicity is the name Garcia? Spanish What does Ramirez mean in the Bible? The English meaning of Ramirez is Son of Ramiro (meaning “wise protector”). Who was the first Ramirez? Sancho Ramírez, (born before 1045—died July 6, 1094, Huesca, Aragon), king of Aragon from 1063 to 1094 and of Pamplona (or Navarre; as Sancho […]

What are the 4 keys Disney? To guarantee a unique experience every day, our Cast Members commit to respecting the 4 keys we share with The Walt Disney Company: without them, we would not be Europe’s number one tourist destination! Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency. Our Four Keys are an integral part of our professions […]

What is an element of personal identity? Identity is simply defined as the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is. Elements or characteristics of identity would include race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical attributes, personality, political affiliations, religious beliefs, professional identities, and so on. What factors affect personal identity? Identity formation […]

Why was bread rationed after the war? But the fact is that bread was never rationed during WW2 in Britain, although it was for a short period after the war. Wheat was in short supply, and to meet this, the extraction rate on flour was raised to produce the wholemeal ‘National Loaf’. There is no […]

What is an example of brand extension? Brand extension can be as obvious as offering the original product in a new form. For example, the Boston Market restaurant chain launched a line of frozen dinners under its own name, offering similar fare. Another form of brand extension combines two well-known products. What is the difference […]