Prisoner Rights and Social Reintegration in the EU

Item 12: Attention to Persons Deprived of Liberty

1. From Control to Social Integration

Both nationally and internationally, the last decade has witnessed a shift in the treatment of criminal behavior. The focus has moved from individual causes and closed institutions to a greater emphasis on prevention and the design of correctional institutions as spaces for rehabilitation and social reintegration. This spirit is reflected in texts such as the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners

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The Intertwined Relationship of Science and Technology

Technique is a form of knowledge applied to the resolution of a practical question. The systematic organization of such practical knowledge is the basis of technology. Techno-science constantly raises new challenges to technology and, in turn, provides new materials and techniques for scientific development. It is a bidirectional relationship. The term ‘technology’ is not an element that appears only in our time; it is attached to human beings in their progress from their origins. However, the ability

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Non-Aligned Movement: Relevance and Hegemony Examples

The Non-Aligned Movement’s (NAM) Benefits and Continued Relevance

NAM as a ‘Third Option’ During the Cold War

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was considered a ‘third option’ by Third World countries for the following reasons:

  1. Non-Alignment: It offered newly decolonized countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America a choice to avoid joining either alliance (the US or the Soviet Union).
  2. Economic Development: A majority of NAM members were categorized as Least Developed Countries (LDCs). NAM’s focus was
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Social Media’s Impact: Fact vs. Fiction in the Digital Age

The Pervasive Influence of Social Media

The breadth and impact of social media can scarcely be exaggerated. In less than a decade, it has disrupted journalism, influenced global politics, and altered commerce by providing a platform for instantaneous global communication. One significant problem: social media does not distinguish between fact and fiction. This has frightening implications that have already surfaced.

Social Media Lacks Fact Filters

Social media is rapidly replacing traditional media

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Hume, Enlightenment, and Sociocultural Context

Historical and Sociocultural Framework of Hume’s Philosophy

The historical context of Hume’s thought is the 18th century, the era of the Enlightenment. This was a time marked by the triumph of the Whig Revolution and leading up to the French Revolution. The central part of this century can be considered a period of relative calm, preceded by the so-called religious wars and followed by a series of revolutionary wars.

Political Landscape

Politically, the most common form of government was absolute monarchy,

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Spanish-American War: Causes, Battles, and Consequences

The Spanish-American War: A Turning Point

Spain attempted to pacify the situation, but to no avail. Despite the U.S.’s superiority, Spain sent Cervera’s fleet. Upon arriving in Cuba, it was blockaded in Santiago. The fleet entered the port to take on coal and escape, but the U.S. blockaded the port.

Spain faced a dilemma: surrender or fight, knowing defeat was likely. They chose to fight, resulting in their destruction. After Cayo Santiago, the U.S. quickly occupied the island.

The war was swift for

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