Fashion or Commerce?

Fashion has always been of paramount importance. To a huge proportion of women the clothes they wear everyday either to go to work or to go to the gym are carefully selected. With the passing of time, men have not been able to resist the temptation of being part the chic world. Both, females and males, are driven by a burning desire to follow the trend regardless of the money they pay in order to be “in”.

People have attached especial importance to clothing. They are so concerned about being in vogue that they do not think of the possibility of becoming a fashion victim. To such an extent that they may wear the weirdest clothes even though these may not look appealing.

This short-lived craze is the business that encourages people to waste money. They are willing to pay whatever sums in order to look stylish. Fashion and the media are pushing society to adopt a “disposable attitude” towards all the ítems of clothing that go out after a few weeks. This belief is actually hiding a compulsive behaviour towards shopping.

All in all, it is important to highlight that new clothing articles are daily manufactured. And that it is up to each person whether to take part in the world of fashion or rather the world of commerce.

SHOULD PUBLIC MONEY BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ARTS?

Not until recently, theatres, galleries and orchestras were regarded as a mean of entertaiment, not only for the elderly but also for the young ones.So, the government invested public money in keeping these places in optimum conditions for visitors to have the most pleasant experience ever. But as time went by, society’s likes, need and priorities have radically changed. Therefore, the fate of this money should evolve as well .

During the eighteenth century, moneyed and cultured people looked forward to the weekend only to go to the theatre, sit down there and enjoy the latest play. That was the most popular, and favourite,show business. After some years, the Young also started getting pleasure out of the galleries, museums and orchestras. Due to the large attendance, the state considered that the best use of money was putting i tinto the art world; famous and expensive paitings were bought, and well-known bands were invited.

Currently, not only have society’s likes changed but so have its needs. Art is no longer the focus of attention and, as a result, the idea of subsidising a museum is regarded as a waste of their public money.Given that only a reduced proportion of elderlies maintain the custom, the local budget should be invested in building hospitals, schools and house for homeless people. The use of money should be donated to meet the needs of the big majority, not the ones of a small minority.

To sum up, fifty years ago museums, theatres and painting galleries were crowded. Nowadays, they are empty and the streets are crammed with people looking for entertainment else where. Public money should, thus be devoted to improve the city and its many places, cwhich after so many years of being neglected are growing deteriorated.

Will it someday?

Decades ago, women were not allowed to work, and were therefore trapped in their homes doing the housework and lookinf after their children, while their husbands were in charge of making a living.

However, nowadays men and women are used to working. Both husband and wife make money to support their home and family. That is tos ay, the duty is now shared. On the contrary, it is generally women who run the household. And they not only have to juggle with whisks and baby’s bottles, but also with books, a cell pone, a hair ddryer and diskettes. In other words, they are supposed to keep the house and bring up their children; they have to be intelectual, and they should, as well, be available at all times, and pretty and modern. And, as if that wasn’t enough, they ought to do some yoga so as to relax. In fact, women do millions of things, and the plain truth is that they are much more active than men. Why is this so?

On the one hand, there are those who believe that society makes women be the way they are. Most people disapprove of women being hosewives. At the same time, many criticise those who have a job and leave their children and home in the hands of a housekeeper. Women, the, according to society, should work and look after their house and kids.

On the other hand, many women have said they do the millions of things they do because they love it. They can’t bear the idea of having nothing to do, or being bored. So, they try to keep themselves occupied 24 hours a day. Besides, they want to have the house and kids under their control.

To conclude, women cope with lots of things at the same time. Some, in order to be accepted by society. Others, because it’s their will. This does not happen to men. Will it someday?

Violence, in its different forms, is escalating at an alarming speed in our country. Why is this so? Are the necessary measures to prevent it being ta

It is a well-known fact that unemployment has risen in the last decade, and, as a consequence, so has aggression against public institutions. A lack of communication, as well as the absence of love and care among the members of a family, usually leads to domestic (and sometimes even sexual) violence. Hooliganism and juvenile delinquency, for instance, are the result of disrespectful, ignorant, and even drug-influenced citizens' behaviour.

It is evident that action should be taken so as to quell the acts of violence. The offenders should be punished in some way or other, in order to correct their moral attitudes and assist them to return to normal life as useful members of the community. Added to this, strictly-applied laws imply that wrongdoers will think twice before acting. What is more, schools and parents ought to teach and promote peace, and anyone who distorts it should suffer the consequences.

All in all, 'violence' is a controversial issue which requires attention. It is not only the government's duty, but also OUR responsibility to prevent and, hopefully, someday, end this brutal behaviour.