What is enlightenment and Nirvana in Buddhism? Nirvana is a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven. In Hinduism and Buddhism, nirvana is the highest state that someone can attain, a state of enlightenment, meaning a person’s individual desires and suffering go away. How does one reach nirvana enlightenment Buddhism? In the Buddhist tradition, […]
Who started the Nicodemus Town Company in 1877?
Who started the Nicodemus Town Company in 1877? The six founders, W. H. Smith, Benjamin Carr, Jerry Allsap, the Reverend Simon Roundtree, Jeff Lenze, and William Edmonds, all from Lexington, Kentucky, named the town Nicodemus after a legendary African slave prince who had purchased his freedom. Which event brought about the decline of Nicodemus? Nicodemus […]
How common is jury nullification?
How common is jury nullification? Kalven’s and Zeisel’s study of the American jury found that juries acquitted when judges would have convicted in only 19% of cases, and of these, only 21% of the acquittals were attributable to jury nullification. What is a jury nullification argument? Jury nullification (US), jury equity (UK), or a perverse […]
Can Buyer talk to seller directly?
Can Buyer talk to seller directly? Can A Buyer And Seller Communicate Directly? While it is unethical for a REALTOR to speak to another agent’s client, there is nothing wrong with a buyer and seller communicating directly. They are not held to the same ethical standards. It is completely ok for a buyer and seller […]
How does geography affect food in China?
How does geography affect food in China? The kind of food produced and the cooking practices of different areas in China depend on the nature of the geography of each particular region. For example, regions with hot climates often eat very spicy foods. Why? Because such foods raise the body temperature and cause one to […]
What is prestige in social stratification?
What is prestige in social stratification? Prestige refers to the reputation or esteem associated with one’s position in society. A person can earn prestige by his or her own achievements, which is known as achieved status, or they can be placed in the stratification system by their inherited position, which is called ascribed status. How […]
What is the hallmark of self actualizers?
What is the hallmark of self actualizers? According to Maslow, what is the “hallmark” of self-actualizers? The “hallmark” of self-actualizers is frequently occurring peak experiences – experiences of deep meaning, insight and harmony within and with the universe. Which of Maslow’s levels deals with the process of realizing one’s own potential? Maslow’s quote refers to […]
Who were the first immigrants to Hawaii?
Who were the first immigrants to Hawaii? Chinese laborers were the first immigrant group to arrive in Hawaii for work on the plantations and numbered more than 50,000 between 1852 and 1887. Many also arrived to work on rice plantations throughout the Islands, which replaced kalo (taro) as a mass-farmed crop at the time. When […]
When a deviant act becomes criminal when what happens?
When a deviant act becomes criminal when what happens? Typically, in our society, a deviant act becomes a criminal act that can be prohibited and punished under criminal law when a crime is deemed socially harmful or dangerous to society. What is the social definition of crime? The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology defines crime in […]
What are 5 sources of stress?
What are 5 sources of stress? What causes stress? being under lots of pressure. facing big changes. worrying about something. not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation. having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming. not having enough work, activities or change in your life. times of uncertainty. How do you identify […]