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Some brief information on a few topics that may effect and affect your day to day life. Information and videos discussing these topics are to provide academic ensight, so that you the consumer can make decisions and conclusions for yourself.
Bullying
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First, what is bullying and who typically is the focus for bullies. You may be surprised what you discover.
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This video provides insight into the rooted effects that being a victim of bullying an have an person, especially mentally.
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Questions to think about...
- Why do think bullying is a serious problem?
- Will bullying ever not be a problem?
- How can you make a change to stop bullying?
- In an ideal world, what would going to school look like without bullying?
- What can you do to help begin to shape this ideal into a reality?
Report Bullying
Are you or do you see someone who is a victim of bullying? You can report it at RMMS by:
- Telling a teacher whom you trust
- Telling one of our administration
- Use the "Say Something" system, which is an app on your phone or by going to SaySomething.net
Ukranian Crisis
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The following are links and information regarding the current events surrounding Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Here you will find sources that give you background information, as well as ways you can help during this time of conflict.
Short Condensed Summary from information out thereRelations between Russia and the Ukraine has been strained from as far back as the 1700s when Russia was ruled by a monarch. Then, in the early 1900s the Ukraine tried to gain their independence through fighting the then Soviet Union, after a loss they became one of the approximately 20 countries controlled by Soviet Russia.
In the 1930s when Stalin was the head of the Soviet Union much of Ukrainian's natural resources and goods were confiscated, leading to famine and death for many throughout the country. After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Ukraine declared it's independence in 1991.
Since the Ukraine gained it's independence it has developed into a democratic government. The current invasion by Russian forces is not the first. Russia attempted in 2014 to regain control of the Ukraine, but failed. As of February 28, 2022 the country of Ukraine has applied for membership into the European Union and has called for support from other nations to aid in stopping the Russian invasion in order to keep Ukrainian independence and democracy.
This is a very simplified summary of a long, complicated history of the relationship between Russia and the Ukraine, as well as the history of the Ukraine as a country. I pulled the information from many of the resources from the links above. Staying informed is a large part of knowing what you can do to help create a more peaceful world and end violence, such as what is happening in Ukraine today.
In the 1930s when Stalin was the head of the Soviet Union much of Ukrainian's natural resources and goods were confiscated, leading to famine and death for many throughout the country. After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Ukraine declared it's independence in 1991.
Since the Ukraine gained it's independence it has developed into a democratic government. The current invasion by Russian forces is not the first. Russia attempted in 2014 to regain control of the Ukraine, but failed. As of February 28, 2022 the country of Ukraine has applied for membership into the European Union and has called for support from other nations to aid in stopping the Russian invasion in order to keep Ukrainian independence and democracy.
This is a very simplified summary of a long, complicated history of the relationship between Russia and the Ukraine, as well as the history of the Ukraine as a country. I pulled the information from many of the resources from the links above. Staying informed is a large part of knowing what you can do to help create a more peaceful world and end violence, such as what is happening in Ukraine today.
Covid-19 in 2022
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Racism & Prejudice
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Gender Inequality
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First, a video that explains and defines Race and Ethnicity, as well as some terms that influence our thoughts and ideas about them.
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A students presentation and exploration into the issue of Gender Inequality.
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Now, the question of racism, prejudice and some reasons why it occurs. This is from a sociological perspective. Remember: Listen for when presenter tells you about the context of the data in order to understand its short comings.
Questions to think about...
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Now, viewing one effect of Gender Inequality...the Wage Gap.
Questions to consider...
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