Danger? Where?

Danger lurks everywhere. Seemingly harmless people and situations can go out of hand and prove to be very dangerous. Oftentimes terrorists are the ones considered as the culprits who cause havoc and terror in the society. But we overlook the fact that there are sometimes even more dangerous people around us. Perpetrators of heinous crimes are often people who don't look like they are capable of committing such horrible things. Investing in certain countries might be considered risky but then again who would ever think that the 9/11 crisis would happen in the US which is considered to be a bastion of freedom and is impenetrable.

Of Men & Women

Men and women's traditional roles vary in different societies but a prevailing practice is for the women to take care of the family and kids while men go out and hunt or work to earn enough for the family's provisions. This archaic concept is slowly disintegrating in the present generation. It is very common nowadays to see both men and women working as equals on the job. Women have flourishing careers while men sometimes become househusbands. The roles of both sexes are usually defined by society and culture but also influenced by the economic status of the family or community.

Labor Woes

Labor problems beset a number of companies in most countries. There might be advantages in having a labor union for it secures the rights of the workers but there are also disadvantages as well. Labor disputes can escalate to an alarming level wherein the future of the company is already at stake. It can also have a widespread effect as seen in your country. I believe that since the backbone of the company or industry is its labor force, then policies should also be formed in such a way that they have fair treatment but at the same time will not imperil the company. A well-tended labor force will go beyond the usual duty hours or work if they are well taken care of.

Am I Beautiful?

Am I beautiful?

What brought about this question was something that somebody said to me tonight. What actually happened was that she first asked me if I had any boyfriend before. Then this was followed by why I did not get married. What came next was something that gave me mixed reactions. I didn't know whether to laugh, be annoyed, feel insulted or just be amused.

I was advised by a fifteen year old girl to have a make-over in order to land a husband. LOL. As if I wanted one.

Sweatshops

Sweatshops are fairly common in the past in almost all countries especially during the Industrial Revolution. People from the countryside flocked to the cities in search of a better life. The reality was contrary to their expectations. Workers are housed in places which can be described as befitting animals. Shelter and safe workplaces were in dire need. Various maladies, both physical and social, afflicted thousands of people. There were those who rose above the situation and attained a certain degree of success but the majority was left in a quagmire of misery. Organizations and unions were formed to address the social ills including the concerns of the workers.

Yes, this might have happened in the past century but these conditions can still be found in the Third World. In some cases, sweatshops also exist in some so-called developed countries. Workers are still exploited. They still work long hours with low pay in unhealthy workplaces. Discrimination and abuse are still prevalent. Thus, the continuing existence and the strengthening of labor unions.

HoldingOn

A lot of problems emerged due to the strike conducted by people from multi-sectoral groups. The price of oil has gone up and this event affected the lives of the people not only in Korea but all over the world. This is but just one problem. There were also natural calamities like the earthquakes in Japan and China and the cyclone in Myanmar. Disasters both natural and man-made plagued people all over the world. These events will ultimately test the strength of the people and the nations affected. Overcoming these may be difficult but in the end, I am sure that there will be a recovery and much stronger nations will emerge.