Education vs. Manipulation: Key Differences Explained
Differences Between Educational and Manipulative Processes
Education is the set of actions and the influence exerted voluntarily by one being on another. An individual might learn to behave and actively work through negative reinforcement. However, such experience cannot be considered educational, even though there is learning. There are two criteria that lead to this disqualification. Studying practical cases of conditioning reveals that while these processes are used to learn, we are reluctant
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Baroque Literature: Vernacular Language and Innovation
The Rise of Vernacular Literature
In the humanist period, vernacular literature was considered almost as dignified as classical languages. In the Baroque, this trend became established. Although Latin remained the language of science, we began to see theoretical and scientific works disseminated in the vernacular.
Genre Developments in the Baroque Era
Picaresque, Novel, and Theater
Some genres, such as the picaresque, revived in the seventeenth century,
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Social Power and Leadership
Power is the ability to influence others, even against resistance. It’s a feature of social relations and a strategic location within complex society. Foucault noted that power always encounters resistance.
Authority: Legitimate Power
Authority is legitimate power based on consent and approval. It involves the ability to command and maintain order. Legitimate authority is validated by the group and relies on voluntary obedience, stemming from emotional, religious, rational,
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EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement Negotiations
EU-MERCOSUR negotiations started in the 2000s, and it was not until 2019 that both institutions concluded negotiations for a trade agreement. In response, Italy and France alleged that sanitary and environmental measures were not justified.
Political Agreement Reached (December 2023)
Negotiations continued, and in December 2023, a political agreement for a partnership agreement was reached. Its main objective was to remove trade barriers, both tariffs and technical
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Key Factors Influencing Health
The main factors affecting health are environmental, social, biological, and behavioral factors.
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors, also known as the environment, are linked to a large group of variables, such as seasonal changes, pollution, housing, and urban infrastructure.
Social Factors
Social factors relate to security, education, transportation, safety, health, and favorable environmental factors.
Biological Factors
Biological factors are linked to age, gender,
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Understanding Social Problems and Exclusion
Social Problems
Social problems encompass various challenges, including:
- Housing: Difficulties in accessing affordable rental housing due to high prices.
- Labor: Prevalence of precarious and unstable contracts.
- Loneliness: A pervasive feeling of isolation.
- Addictions: Vulnerability to media influence and substance abuse.
- Isolation: Reinforcement of isolation due to advancements in information technology.
- Individualism: A growing tendency to prioritize personal