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.

The disadvantages of competitive sports

Throughout the last years, children have become highly ambitious. They develop this selfish attitude , which can be observed since their early years, mainly at schools. Many institutions, strongly believe in the value of competitive sports as the most effective way of developing a sense of discipline and empathy with others. In my opinion, they are only developing selfish behaviour.

To start with, if their aim is to foster a set of positive human values, schools should not choose competitive sports. In a competition, students will try their hardest not to help each other but to win. As a result, they will develop an uncooperative attitude towards their potential rivals. Secondly, it is important to keep in mind that what is learnt at school during childhood moulds part of one’s personality. Having a selfish attitude of mind could be a disadvantage later on when looking for a job.

Sports are an effective method of training people to obey rules and orders. They are a way of promoting a sense of discipline. But competitive activities are not the only one that do so. For instance, by encouriging children to take up team sports, they are going to Foster not only self-control but also trhe ability to help others.
Taking these points into consideration, I would say that team rather than competitive sports are more useful ways of fostering human values, and therefore, better relations within the community.

HOW TO COMBAT STRESS IN THE LEAD-UP TO EXAMS?

It is an inescapable fact that college students, with no exception, have been, at least once, under extreme levels of stress in the lead-up to exams. Generally, as they are so worried about their test, they don´t want to take a break to get enought rest, put feet up and chill out. Have you ever thought of what can be done to keep stress at bay in exam situations?

By thinking positively rom the very beginning, you will have enormous advantages; you feel confident, you won´t be scared and you will have a high self-steem. If you really want to be prepared for the test, avoid taking pills and swotting the night before. Instead, try some physical activity on the eve of the exam, like swimming or going for a run.

There is another crucial moment in which students have to cope with stress: during the exam. When you are doing the test aslways remember to sit properly because if you curl up, you will only be generating further tension. Another tip you should pay attention to is your way of breathing. Remember to do so slowly and deeply so as to keep calm.

All these different activities will be of great assistance for students to ease tension. When the time comes, the worst you can do is to get stressed. Give yourself some minutes to lie down in bed and relax. If that will make information stay fresh in your mind, isn´t it worthwhile?

THE BEST WAY STUDENTS CAN PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR FINAL EXAMS AND THE TECHNIQUES THEY UTILIZE TO REMEMBER WHAT THEY´VE READ..

Final exams have become a significant challenge that high school and college students have to face at some point of their educational courses. In many cases, being a brilliant student and spending many hours studying for their tests doesn´t guarantee success. The reason for failing is that they don´t know what techniques to employ to remember what they have read. So, the question is: How can we help students tp prepare for final exams?

To start with, we need to show pupils how to get organized and develop study skills. Providing them with specific instructions on how to get their papers ready is one way of assiting them. Another is try to anticipate exam questions to clarify any confusing piece of data. Consequently, students will better understand the different topics and, thus it will be easier for them to remember what they have studied.

Besides, adoting effective studying techniques is highly relevant when trying to gain knowledge. There are several useful ways of studying that might help. For example, highlighting important details, using flashcards and mind-maps, and writing summaries.

To sum up, teachers should try to provide students not only with knowledge about a certain subject but also with techniques that will encourage them to remember it. So, how are we going to plan our lessons from now on accordingly?