Category: Thought

Introduction

Criminology theories assume that crime occurs as a result of social causes. These theories go a long way in making us understand the occurrence of crime. Comprehensively, criminology theories make us understand how laws are made, broken and the overall reaction after breaking the laws. These events always occur in a given sequence which is encompassed by criminology theories but to a great extent, existing theories investigate the etiology, nature and the extent to which criminals exhibit such sort of criminology behaviors (Ruder, 1994, p. 71).

Considering all these insights to criminology, it is obvious to note that this discipline encompasses all arrangements in the society, the roles of different criminology groups, the social structure of the society that necessitates crime and other factors that affect group actions. These elements will be further analyzed in this study.

Classical School of Thought

The classical school of thought was developed as far back as the 18^th century with notable pioneers such as Cesare Beccaria taking a leading role in coming up with the principles of the theory. The classical theory advances three main ideas as its basic pinnacles of thought. They are: people always have the freedom to choose what their actions will be, people have the ability to control the choices they make, and there will always be a sense of certainty and swiftness of punishment when laws are broken (Siegel, 2004).

The first pinnacle of thought advances the fact that humans have the option of choosing their actions; meaning that people choose to be either greedy jealous, murderers, thieves, lustful of such like personality attributes. The second pinnacle to the classical theory also advances the fact that people have the will to control the variables that characterize their personality. In literal terms, people are usually prompted to control their actions because of the existence of the law.

Human beings can therefore potentially analyze both probabilities (positive and negatives) of their actions and choose one outcome. For example, if a person perceives the risks involved in committing a given crime as less than the benefits, the person may very well commit the said crime. This pinnacle advances the fact that there is usually a certain and swift sense of punishment when people commit crimes. The Classical theory, therefore, purports that when these elements of punishment exist in society, individuals are likely to be deterred from committing a crime. If the kind of punishment to be given is fair, then the aspect of certainty of punishment is therefore enforced (Cook, 2005).

It can therefore be said that the presence of punishment attributed to crime makes people obey the law. In addition, if such punishments are usually carried out in a just and fair manner, people are definitely going to be deterred from doing crimes.

The applicability of the three pinnacles to the classical theory has however been diverse when analyzed with existing cases because the theory has given diverse outcomes to certain cases. It is therefore important that when the theory is analyzed with regard to a given case, the context in which a crime is committed should be factored into consideration. Because of these variables, it is important to incorporate the element of choice theories in analyzing criminology. For instance, some criminologists would prefer to incorporate the principles of the rational theory in analyzing crime while others would rather incorporate the situational crime theory as an element of the understanding crime (although still under the classical thought of crime analysis).

In the classical theory, criminals are always noted to be motivated by the presence of an opportunity to commit a crime. This will also help us analyze how victimization occurs because some variables such as human demographics and lifestyle patterns are important when analyzing how victimization occurs. For instance, some analysts have argued that being a single male and leading an active lifestyle has a potential effect on victimization. However, it should not be assumed that the classical school of thought entirely derives its principles from variables in human demographics because this element is only useful in analyzing how crime occurs. However, some of the variables associated with human demographics may still qualify as complete theories of criminology.

Strain Theory

The strain theory advances the fact that social structures in society contribute a great deal to the occurrence of crime. Emile Durkheim is a pioneer in the advancement of this theory. The structural elements in the society, therefore, have a trickle-down effect on the people that make up the society in the first place. More frankly, the needs of the people are usually determined by the structural factors that exist in society. The analysis of the occurrence of a crime (for a criminal) is therefore analyzed through the structural opportunities or deterrents that exist in society.

The strain theory also advances the fact that people in society have to undergo various difficulties in trying to meet the expectations of society. Most of the time, when these expectations are of importance to an individual, then persons may go to an undefined length to get what they want, regardless of whether the means they take is legitimate or not. This fact has also been largely used to explain the occurrence of suicide because pioneers of the strain theory have advanced the fact that people are often pushed to the extent of committing a crime, either because the society has neglected them or when the individuals lack a sense of purpose; although of course, suicide is also complemented by a lack of personal values on the part of the individual.

Other studies identified that the likelihood of committing suicide is also complemented by the strains of the Environment. For instance, when criminology studies were undertaken during the 19^th century to determine the level of crime among African Americans, it was observed that the crime level among the group increased because of the heightened levels of political reforms that increased the expectation of the group in the society, therefore, making most of them engage in crime to meet these expectations (Schmalleger, 2005).

In this respect, the strain theory can be analyzed through functional or structural elements existing in society. Regarding the structural aspect of this analysis, individuals get to comprehend how things work in the society. For example, before individuals commit crime, they analyze the level of interdependence of their actions and this either provides the motivation or the deterrent to committing crime. On the functional part of the theory, it is evidently clear that this aspect assumes that the structural opportunities or barriers in the society are part of the overall system of committing crime. Social systems in the society that cause crime are therefore best analyzed with regards to the elements that constitute the structures in the first place and if one aspect of this structure malfunctions, a strain is likely to be developed.

This strain to a far extent determines the occurrence of crime (also as advanced through the strain theory). Two avenues have therefore been advanced to analyze the avenues through which strain motivates crime. The first avenue is defined through cultural structures that either provide an opportunity or barrier to the occurrence of crime. This fact was advanced when people from many cultures were moving to the United States in pursuance of the American dream but as established, there was a significant difference between the cultural expectations of these individuals and the societal expectations of the same.

The strain theory therefore comes in to explain the gap between the strain created between the available opportunities in the society and the aspirations individuals have. This explains the reason why crime has been noted to be quite prevalent among people in lower social classes because the opportunities available to them (for success) are surprisingly minimal. In this manner, they resort to do crime so that they can create an opportunity to flourish in the society, just like other people (Pearce, 2003).

Most of these people usually lose their motivation and purpose in life and get strained by the society. Unfortunately, the society bears a lot of emphasis on those who have succeeded as opposed to those who had the will to compete with the best of the best. Also unfortunate is the fact that there is no clear structure to define success in the society and therefore anomie is created and cultural chaos also spring up as a result.

Conclusion

The strain theory advances the fact that social structures in the society contribute a great deal to the occurrence of crime. To a great extent, this theory acknowledges the effects of societal structures and environmental pressures in contributing to crime because it advances the fact that people can go to unprecedented levels of crime in order to meet society’s expectations. On the other hand, the classical school of thought advances the fact that: people always have the freedom to choose what their actions will be; people have the ability to control the choices they make, and there will always be a sense of certainty and swiftness of punishment when laws are broken.

This theory therefore acknowledges the sequential process of crime and the influence of demographical factors to the occurrence of crime. However, both these theories are applicable in criminal case studies but at the same time, one theory may stand out to explain the occurrence of crime better than the other. It is therefore important to analyze the context in which a crime occurs to know which theory best explains the crime.

References

Cook, D. (2005). Social Process Theories Vs Social Structural Theories. London: Routledge.

Pearce, F. (2003). Crimes of the Powerful. New York: Peter Lang Publishing Company.

Ruder, L. (1994). Enhancing Capacities and Confronting Controversies in Criminal Justice: Proceedings of the 1993 National Conference. New York: DIANE Publishing.

Schmalleger, F. (2005). Criminology Today- An Integrative Approach. London: McGraw hill publishers.

Siegel, L. (2004). Criminological Theories, Patterns and Typologies. Los Angeles, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

The years between the early and mid-19th century saw a tremendous growth of the Middle colonies, which comprised New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. A unique feature about these colonies was the population, a mixture of people with diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. However, the Quakers dominated Pennsylvania and equally had significant influence in New Jersey (“Growth and Crisis in Colonial Society 1720-1765” 79). The growth of these middle colonies created a distinctively new American way of life that influenced American political thought. The numerous religious and ethnic groups allowed for the development of an open and pluralistic political system in North American colonies. For a long time, politics in the colonies was influenced by Great Britain, which was less completive given that North American colonies lacked political freedom. Enlightened colonists, such as Benjamin Franklin influenced regional politics due to their compelling political philosophies. Hence, as the colonies adopted religious freedom, new political perspectives emerged, prompting people to challenge the status quo.

Additionally, the Enlightenment and Great Awakening movements, which occurred almost concurrently, strikingly influenced American political thought as well. The Enlightenment stressed the importance of human intellect in affecting change in society. On the other hand, the Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that emphasized embracing new spiritual worldviews. Charismatic evangelists including Jonathan Edwards, Gilbert Tennant, and the most famous George Whitefield spread the good news of the Great Awakening extensively across the North American colonies (“Growth and Crisis in Colonial Society 1720-1765” 79). The preachers’ sermons inspired the congregation to question the authority of the clergy, religious taxes, and morality of competition for resources. The Enlightenment became deeply established in Philadelphia, with Benjamin Franklin being the American epitome of the movement. Although the two notable movements caused controversy for supporting the rebellion of the old lifestyles, many people subscribed to it as the population of the Middle Colonies grew. Gradually, the colonists applied the knowledge from Enlightenment and Great Awakening to challenge political and religious authorities. The newly inspired individuals influenced change in policies, politics, and culture in the colonies; for example, Benjamin Franklin contributed to the change in educational policies “Growth and Crisis in Colonial Society 1720-1765” 80). Whenever the British authorities changed, revised, or introduced new policies, the colonists could challenge since the two movements had revolutionized the way of thinking. Hence, the Enlightenment and Great Awakening played a central role in shaping the colonists’ ways of thinking, which significantly changed the way that the residents of North American colonies regarded the authorities.

John Winthrop outlined four distinct points to justify confiscating the ancestral Native Americans’ land. First, Winthrop argued that the Natives entirely depended on hunting and gathering and had no livestock to rear on the extensive territory (Winthrop). Hence, Winthrop theorized that with no cattle to feed on the vast lands, the Natives had no reason to deny the right of occupancy to the Puritans who had plans of managing and using the land appropriately. Winthrop explained how notable biblical figures such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were not denied the freedom to graze their livestock in foreign lands. Winthrop opined that according to the Bible, the right to utilize land did not require any contracts (Winthrop). Second, Winthrop defended his decision to occupy Native Americans’ land by stating that God had killed a significant population of the Natives with mysterious illnesses rendering much of the land void of inhabitants. Third, in Winthrop’s view, there was sufficient land for both the Natives and the Puritans to share harmoniously. Lastly, Winthrop believed that the Natives could eventually allow them to settle in good faith. Thus, Winthrop offered compelling reasons for taking the Native American territory.

Works Cited

“Growth and Crisis in Colonial Society 1720-1765”. PDF file.

Winthrop, John. “But What Warrant Have We to Take That Land?” 1629. PDF file.

Classes you never thought would help you in an online business

Did you wonder why you had to suffer through most of the courses you took from kindergarten to the completion of your education? Do you remember the sense of joy with which you emptied your locker on the last day of school?

Were you one of those kids who abandoned books, papers, pencils, extra clothes, and any recollection of the content of your classes the moment the semester was completed? Did you vow never to crack a book again, once you had your mortarboard? You are not alone. However, there were sound reasons for most if not all of your courses and you may find them remarkably useful when trying to start or grow a small business, even if you missed the memo back in school.

Writing, reading, manipulating numbers, all should seem like rather obvious skills for a small independent businessperson. However, understanding statistics, using artistic principles, and grasping the import of current events are just a few of the additional competencies you will need as an entrepreneur. Let’s look at some of the classes that you never imagined would enter your consciousness again after you closed the textbook for the last time.

The three Rs:

It may seem so boring to hear this again, but everyone needs to know how to read. You need to be able to read analytically and critically. This means being able to summarize what is said, identify and articulate how the writer made their point or achieved their effect, and assess the quality of their arguments.

These skills from literature and rhetoric class are the best defense against propaganda or scams, and allow you to identify where a speaker or writer is making an unsupportable assertion, rather than merely feeling uncomfortable with what is being contended without knowing why.

Furthermore, you need to be able to persuade and influence others. Don’t you want them to purchase your product or servc9e? If anyone is going to have an impact using words, shouldn’t it be you?

Whether mathematics was fun or terrifying to you, you will need it in business. Until you can hire someone to do all your quantitative thinking for you, you will need to be able to do the calculations involved in setting up and managing your enterprise. Figuring taxes involves math, but even deciding whether you owe taxes and how much involves calculating your income minus your expenses. If you took business math, you are ahead of the game.

Lies, Damn Lies, And …

The complexities of determining how successful you are and how to be more so may require a bit more than just math. You need to understand some basic statistics as well. Perhaps you have heard the humorist Evan Esar’s definition of statistics, “The science of producing unreliable facts from reliable figures. As a businessperson, you need to be able to understand what the data you observe imply.

These days, as well, with Big Data as a hot commodity, you need to be able to assess whether a particular statistical measure is worth purchasing.

Art:

You may have wondered where you would ever use what you learned in History of Art, if you were lucky enough to take it. However, every time you update your business web page, you will need to use the principles of design. The same design ideas that make a classical painting pleasing and effective: balance, emphasis, movement, and so forth, make your web site and your marketing effective.

Social Studies:

Remember all that emphasis on current events? A businessperson has to keep current and spot trends in the news in order to anticipate and respond to the marketplace. Your ability to track and analyze news and trends could mean the difference between your capturing, or missing out on, important opportunities.

Those fusty musty courses were doubtless a pain at the time. However, you will be pleased to have those skills under your belt and in your portfolio when you are trying to establish and grow your business.

The link between past experiences, student interest, and present learning

Students’ prior experience, interest, and process of thinking can influence learning due to the fact that learning is the dynamic process of shaping and reshaping thoughts based on new knowledge. These experiences influence the understanding of content area with intent consideration of information about the physical and social world. Furthermore, students’ prior experience uses the process of inquiry to define educational context and this can be achieved by retrieving prior knowledge available in the memory by cueing.

In establishing the link between past experiences, interest, and present learning, it will be noted that students with increased prior knowledge are faster in understanding taught courses since prior knowledge is easily retrievable and thus the present learning of the new contents are quickly linked.

This can be connected to the ongoing questioning of students’ understandings about the world around them. These components of inquiry relate to the very heart of naturalistic knowledge.

Additionally, from students prior experience of the environment (by asking theoretical and operational questions, making observations, developing hypotheses, engaging in experimentation and investigation, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, making inferences, and formulating new questions), the link between past experiences, student interest, and present learning will be established.

According to the research, students learn from their experience with both past and current event, knowledge, and behavior linked to gathered information (Caine & Caine, 1994). This link bridges the dualistic dimensions.

Key principles of brain-based learning

Importance of meaningful learning: Teaching by use of brain-based learning is the importance of meaningful learning. However, meaningful learning includes all necessary information required by students. This information is best understood and remembered by the students (Slavin, 2006).

Knowledge background: Knowledge based background attempts to bridge the gap between knowledge of the brain, its functioning and educational practice. The gained knowledge and practice help attain positive results.

Levels of processing: Brain-based learning emphasizes that there are levels of processing connected with how accurately knowledge is attained (Slavin, 2007). The brain processes information differently from standard information, which is less expected to be memorized (Craik & Lockhart, 1972). An example of this can be the breeding and examination of eggs with a concurrent understanding of the stages of their life cycle as they develop into chicks.

Development of neural connections: Neural connections are the concrete representation of learning. When students are taught different subjects, neural connections are formed in the brain and developed through learning, however, the more this approach is employed, the deeper the learning experience is implanted (Hardiman, 2001).

Relevance: Relevant learning consists of meaningful knowledge in order to achieve a goal (H/ardiman, 2001). Examples of this take account of practical learning actions that involve advanced thinking in solving real problems in the world.

Activating prior knowledge (schema theory): Prior knowledge is important in understanding new information. The function of prior knowledge is an element of the Schema theory, which states that content that constitutes already formulated knowledge, is less complicated to memorized (Slavin, 2007). On the other hand, current learning that does not connect to prior knowledge is harder to memorize and remember.

Why past experiences, learning, and student interests matter in lesson planning

Past experiences, learning, and student interests should be an important part of lesson planning for the teacher because it can be used as a teaching approach of addressing memorized information and thinking skills. The nature of this process is rooted in the practice of using process skills and thinking strategies.

When planning lessons, teachers should consider students prior experiences and interests because certain course contents that correspond with the actual plan of accessing information in memory helps students in their reconstructive process, by recalling some course content that is not part of the lesson plan, but consistent with the syllabus.

Reference List

Caine, G. and Caine, R.N. (1994). Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.

Craik, F.I.M., & Lockhart, R.S. (1972). Levels of processing: A framework for memory research. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 11, 671-684.

Hardiman, M.M. (2001). Connecting brain research with dimensions of learning. Educational Leadership, 59(3): 52-5.

Slavin, R.E. (2006). Educational psychology: theory and practice (8^th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.

Introduction

Various definitions of professional learning communities have been brought forward over time. The context of professional learning communities that has been brought forward by these definitions seems to differ from scholar to scholar. Despite the differences, some similarities are evident in these definitions. Due to this fact therefore, this essay will explore the definitions and the theories that have been advanced by three different schools of thought. The essay will go further and critically analyze these theories. The overall outcome of the analysis will be used as the proper meaning and purpose of professional learning communities.

Peter Senge

Peter Senge is a well respected analyst and scholar in the business world. He has received a number of awards due to his hard work and the brilliance that has been exhibited in his career. As a result, the Journal of Business Strategy named him as the strategist of the millennium (INFED, 2011). Despite all these, Peter has been researching professional learning communities. According to him, a professional learning community is an organization where people with common interest and ideas meet to share, explore and expand their knowledge and skills (Senge, 2004). As a result, people end up gaining the results that they desire, gather new knowledge and skills for expansion, and enhance their productivity together as a group or as a team. According to Peter, this is an effective forum that will assist staff of various organizations to keep up with the rapid pace at which operations keep on changing. This will ensure that the operations of an organization are up to date. This makes it easier for such organizations to meet the demands of their stakeholders. As a result therefore, organizations that apply this technique will have a competitive edge over their rivals.

Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger

Jean Leave is an anthropologist. All through her career, she has been interested in social theory. As a result, much of her work has concentrated on educational reforms. Etienne Wenger on the other hand is a professor at the University of California. In his late career, Wenger has concentrated on development of community practice within organizations. According to them, professional learning communities comprise a group of individuals who possess the same career or endeavors (INFED, 2004). According to them, a group of students, a band of musicians, a group of engineers, a group of doctors and so on can form a professional learning community. This can only be achieved if all the members are of the same profession. Due to this fact, the ideas and skills that they may share, learn or acquire will be used to enhance their individual careers.

Robert Eaker, Richard DuFour, and Rebecca DuFour

According to these scholars, professional learning communities are composed individuals who have the same interests. To achieve their individual goals and objectives and the collective goal of the organization, these individuals have to work together to improve on their innovation and creativity (Richard et al, 2008). According to them, the key characteristics of professional learning communities include: a strong mission statement with clearly set goals and objectives, collaborative teams, continuous exploration and experimentation, consistent growth and development and achievement of the desired results. These characteristics are critical for the organization to achieve its goals and targets.

Conclusion

From the theories presented above, it is evident that professional learning communities should comprise individuals who have the same interests and objectives. The group only acts as a forum through which they can present and share their thoughts and ideas so that they are able to overcome the problems and obstacles that they may be facing in their careers and professions.

References

INFED. (2011). Professional Learning Communities. infed.org. Web.

Richard, D., Rebecca, D. and Robert, E. (2008). Revisiting professional learning communities at work: new insights for improving schools. Boston: Solution Tree.

Senge, P. (2004). Excerpt Spirituality in Business and Life: Asking the Right Questions. New York: Digital Publishers.

To remain competitive, any organization should constantly develop and evolve. Organizational change is one of the key elements of success and personnel’s training is one of the central components of the change. However, employees are often reluctant to adjust to new settings. Employees also tend to pay little attention to the information associated with the change. This is when a thought leader can inspire the employees to get involved into the process of the change.

In the first place, it is necessary to engage a thought leader. This should be an active and creative employee (a HR professional). The thought leader should be aware of the goals of the change and all the details related to it (Crow, 2012). Once the goals are set, the thought leader is ready to take the next step. Spiro (2011) stresses that leaders should always bring together key players to enable the entire staff to get involved.

Thus, the thought leader should know which employees are the most active and engaged. These people should be flexible and ready to change. The thought leader should be able to listen carefully to the key players’ expectations and possible fears (Crow, 2012).

These expectation and fears are usually shared by all the members of the staff. The thought leader should create the necessity, i.e. he/she should explain the benefits of the change and set the goals. The leader should be consistent and persistent while outlining peculiarities of the change to the group of the key players.

Finally, the leader along with the group of key players is ready to develop a training program for the employees. Of course, the training should not be confined to a lecture on the aspects of the upcoming change. There should be a number of training sessions. These sessions should be really dynamic and the thought leader should engage each member of the staff (TED, 2009).

Of course, the training sessions should not take too much time and employers should not be distracted from doing their job all the time. It is possible to launch discussions and even games or role plays to make the employees understand all the details related to the change.

Admittedly, the news concerning the change is often accepted negatively. People are often afraid of changes. Therefore, the thought leader should first create the need in the change. Therefore, the training sessions may start with discussing existing problems and analyzing some hazardous situations. The thought leader should point out that next sessions will help the employees come up with solutions.

More so, each employee can get a home assignment (to solve some issues related to the work and the upcoming change). The assignments cannot be in a form of a report, some creative tasks should be provided.

Thus, the employees will be encouraged to attend the following sessions as they will be expecting to get the right solutions. This strategy addresses one more problem, i.e. employees’ reluctance to attend the training sessions. Of course, there should be assessment, but it can be held in a form of a game or during outdoor teambuilding activities.

To sum up, the thought leader can help the organization evolve. The thought leader can introduce specific changes and run training sessions. However, it is important to take certain steps, i.e. form a group of key players, create the necessity among the employees and develop creative training and assessment. This will enable the employees to accept the change and contribute to the organization’s development.

Reference List

Crow, T. (2012). Keys to engaging thought leaders. Education Week Teacher. Web.

Spiro, J. (2011). Leading change step-by-step: Tactics, tools, and tales. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

TED. (2009). Bill Gates: Mosquitos, malaria and education. Web.

The article is basically addressing the process of transformation of an organization from a research based organization to a commercial one. Westinghouse Synthetic Fuels Division (SFD) had to go through a series of system overhaul from a coal gasification department that dealt with synthetic fuel into a commercial firm.

This process of transformation was displayed as a cumbersome, complicated ordeal with barriers proliferating from all the corners and more so from the employees and managers who were fighting the system. From the essay we realize how important it is for the managers to deploy the services of external consultants in the course of harmonizing the system and ironing out any internal wrangles and disputes.

Some of the main goals emerging from the article include; the role of managers in attaining the overall objective of a project. Managers have a big role to play in coordinating and supervising the project.

The performance of the employees wholly relies on the managerial style of their supervisors hence they ought to always put their best foot forward and lead the team skilfully. They also ought to be patient with their employees and treat them well if they are to deliver good results.

Another goal exemplified in the article is the need to have harmony and teamwork at the place of work. The success of any organization lies in the teamwork of its work force. If they can put aside their differences and work together towards attaining a common goal, then the organization is bound to excel.

The workers at Westinghouse Synthetic Fuels Division for instance, had conflicts with their managers hence curtailing the progress of the project. It was until the disputes were addressed and resolved and harmony restored, did the company experience breakthroughs and success.

Finally, that managers ought to be very close to their employees and create an efficacious working environment for them, there is need to recognize and appreciate workers who display exemplary skills in their fields. The organization should also organize for seminars, workshops and training programs for its employees so as to increase their efficiency and productivity.

Team building events are also necessary to enhance teamwork. In my opinion, if managers can effectively implement these programs and strategic plans then they are bound to excel and above all set achievable goals and work towards accomplishing them.

The picture “Mother Earth” can be acclaimed as a thought-provoking piece of art, encouraging the audience to think about deep philosophic ideas concerning the sense of life and the nature of things in the Universe. It seems that in this picture, the author encourages the public to consider how gorgeous the Planet is, and to do their best to help it continue being so wonderfully beautiful for eternity. The picture is not only remarkable for its deep ideas, but it also features great quality of accomplishment and excellent color combinability. In the following paper, the reaction to this interesting piece of art will be described.

First of all, speaking about the painting’s appealing characteristics, it should be stated that it uses a wide range of bright, saturated, and complementary colors. This makes it pleasing and attractive to the audience. The wide use of blue color is especially remarkable because it is a great method by the author of the painting to attract the viewers’ attention to the theme of the painting – the Planet Earth as the mother of a variety of living beings. The Planet is blue because of the abundance of a precious liquid, which is water, and the painting has a lot of water depicted in it as well. In this image, the painter also uses a variety of gentle lines, shapes, textures, and high saturation colors, and concentrates on their value to make up the unity of the picture. All of this adds to create a strong impression that an observer may have after viewing this excellent piece of art.

Next, the picture’s content can be described as full of ideas regarding the essence of our Planet. In the picture, the viewers may see a beautiful young woman. The woman is naked to show her excellent body, beautiful skin, and healthiness. It seems that the artist wants to represent the Earth using this pretty lady because our Planet can be also described as a fruitful young woman, who amazes observers with her beauty. Also, the parallel between our Planet and this beautiful young female is seen through a bubble that the lady is blowing up. This bubble reminds me of the way the Planet looks. Thus, the connection between the Earth and this young beauty is shown even more closely.

Further, evaluating the ideas that the painter aims to reveal to the audience through this picture, it should be stated that they probably come down to the necessity of protecting our beautiful Planet. Although the Planet is shown as a beautiful woman in great health, today, people have done too much harm to it. It is no longer as wonderful as the depicted woman is, but it can be restored. For this, people from the entire world should coordinate their efforts to lessen air and environmental pollutions. They should also replant forests, and help maintain the natural animal chains.

In conclusion, it should be stated that the picture “Mother Earth” is a beautiful piece of art, rich with appealing colors, gentle lines and shapes, and a wise concept. This painting shows a parallel between a beautiful young woman, depicted in it, and the Plane Earth. This association in ideas seems to encourage people to think about the importance of protecting our wonderful Planet.