Man vs. Nature This week we are discussing Genetically Modified Foods and just like any product available there are pros and cons. This will be a hands-on assignment that will require you visit a grocery store to compare and contrast Genetically Modified and Organic produce. Be sure to select the same type of fruit or vegetable to compare and contrast. You are not required to buy the product!

Note: You may ask a store employee for help to identify which produce is organic and which is a GM (conventional). Student name: Raheem Nixon What fruit or vegetable are you comparing? Spinach Genetically Modified Organic Price

Man Vs Naturethis Week We Are Discussing Genetically Modified Foods A

Man vs. Nature This week we are discussing Genetically Modified Foods and just like any product available there are pros and cons. This will be a hands-on assignment that will require you visit a grocery store to compare and contrast Genetically Modified and Organic produce. Be sure to select the same type of fruit or vegetable to compare and contrast. You are not required to buy the product!

Note: You may ask a store employee for help to identify which produce is organic and which is a GM (conventional). Student name: Raheem Nixon What fruit or vegetable are you comparing? Spinach Genetically Modified Organic Price $2.18 $4.98 Availability (quantity) Characteristics: · Color · Size · Smell · Weight Green 12cm Musky 12 oz Green 15cm Musky 3.5 oz Where was it grown/imported from (country, state, etc.)? San Juan Bautista California Where were observations made (farmers market, Walmart, etc.)? Sam’s club Sam’s club Short Answer Questions (Minimum of 250 words each) 1.

What are the some of the arguments for labeling GM foods? What are some of the arguments against it? What side do you feel is more valid, why? Provide at least one source per argument (one for and one against) to support your claims. Even though GMOs are to offer a higher wholesome benefit to the food and safeguard crops against bothers.

Individuals who like to eat food as God made it usually decide to buy things marked Non-GMO Project Verified or USDA Organic. For some shoppers, that is something of a riddle, especially with understanding the distinction between the two. The discussion to mark GM food varieties stays an issue. Numerous buyers contend and demand the option to know what they are eating and their entitlement to pick. The need for marks might appear to be straightforward.

However, issues like security, cost, truth in publicizing, decision, reasonableness, science, trade barriers, administrative obligation, responsibility, lawful risk, among others, are involved. (ISAAA, 2004) Before, legislatures would need to set norms and administrations to direct testing of the existences of GM fixings, affirmation, and guarantee that the quality principles are clear and reachable. Recognizing GM fixings in certain items would be simpler than in others since handled items like oils, sugars, and starches never again contain any unique DNA or proteins. One more issue to wrestle with would be the phrasing on the mark. In a perfect world, a name ought not to bias the customer, possibly supporting the item.

There is additionally the issue of whether the name would be helpful or instructive for the buyer. ISAAA (2004) takes note of that the homemaker who has heard minimal about the discussion on GM food, a mark that peruses, "Produced using hereditary changed soybean or developed from seed got through present-day plant biotechnology" may make more disarray." A few contentions for marking is a customer's more right than wrong to know what's in their food. They could help with their purchasing choices. Additionally, the naming might be helpful to veggie lovers, vegetarians, and certain religions. Finally, names can also help individuals in these gatherings with bettering distinguish, assuming an item is altered.

In conclusion, every other person is making it happen. Follow Gains (2020) noticed that "No less than 64 nations around the world, including the European Union, Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, and Russia, have one naming prerequisites for GM food sources. What's more, by far most of U.S. consumers support required naming." GM items seem like it would be extremely monotonous also, costly interaction with the evaluating that should be done all along with of the food creation stream, beginning with the seed organizations, and faithfully seeing through to the ranchers, the grain organizations, the food processors, the merchants, and advertisers. I comprehend those individuals need to know where their food comes from and the interaction it took to get to them; however, I accept that it does not merit the expense or work to name GM items.

Essentially, all items that are not Organic or Non-GMO ought normal to be adjusted in some sense. A couple of evaluations suggest that 3/4 of food in the ordinary store has been inherited changed somehow or another. 2. What are some ethical concerns or benefits of using GMOs based on the Christian Worldview? (Refer to “Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs†for help answering this question.) GMOs has been talked about around the world and even effects religion. Smith (2015) takes note of "A few adherents, the guarantee of easing hunger with hereditary altered food varieties and commitments to help the unfortunate knocks facing worries about messing with nature and financial peonage." Different religions have their convictions and sentiments to GMOs.

Islam follows a story from Islamic writing that essentially says individuals ought to follow Muhammad when he talks on religion and mortality, yet follow their ability in the issue of cultivating. They neither support nor deny the utilization of GMOs, yet rather inquire whether they are reasonable by being halal. Specific individuals who follow Islam have embraced a place of alert and will watch the issue. Individuals of the Hindu confidence generally avoid innovation, notwithstanding strict ceremonies. They might eat the GMOs in their traditional food.

However, not offer them their divinity in a sanctuary. In Judaism, the GMO discussion would be if they are fit or not. If GMOs were to yield more food to eat hungry individuals, they would be thankful for it. Yet, assuming the GMOs use parts of non-legitimate creatures, it may not be passable for utilization. But, since they don't present critical damage to human well-being, they are not prohibited.

Numerous Protestants adopt a preventative strategy to the place of GMOs to demonstrate its security. They take alert because a now-restricted pesticide once hailed an advanced marvel required a significant period to show its drawn-out impacts. In this manner, protestants feel that until long haul impacts are known. Ought not broadly to use GMOs. References Smith, M. (2014, March 1).

Non-GMO vs. Organic. Better Nutrition, 70–71. ISAAA. (2004). Labelling GM Foods.

International Service for the Acquisition of Agribiotech Applications. Trace Gains. (2020). Mandatory GMO Labeling: Pros and Cons (Publication No. X). Trace Gains.

Smith, M. (2015 May 29). Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs. Vice. © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

1 Annotated Bibliography: Why Pursuing Aspirations is Important Student's Name: Course: Instructor's Name: Date: Bespalov, A., Prudnikova, M., Nyamdorj, B., & Vlasov, M. (2017). Life aspirations, values, and moral foundations in Mongolian youth. Journal of Moral Education , 46 (3), 258–271. The study primarily focuses on the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations. Also, the study aimed at highlighting how aspirations can affect values and moral aspirations.

It involved 157 participants who were all youths. They collected data from participants using questionnaires. The analyses of collected data were done using correlations and mean differences. The results show those youths pursuing intrinsic aspirations bolstered self-transcendent values such as caring and unselfishness. On the other hand, pursuing extrinsic aspirations strengthened self-enhancement values such as loyalty.

The study's reliability lies in its use of questionnaires to collect data. Questionnaires allow researchers to collect data from a large sample size. The study's findings will be used to show the importance of pursuing aspirations. Dimitrova, R., Ferrer-Wreder, L., & Ahlen, J. (2018). School climate, academic achievement and educational aspirations in Roma minority and Bulgarian majority adolescents.

Child & Youth Care Forum , 47 (5), 645–658 . The authors' main point is that school climate determines disadvantaged groups' educational attainment and aspirations. The research study was cross-sectional and involved 356 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19, 332 mothers, 231 fathers, and 221 majority teachers. The students provided data on their educational aspirations; the parents reported on their children's educational goals while the teachers reported on the school environment. Data analysis was done using linear mixed models.

The results showed a weak correlation between parents' and children's academic aspirations and achievement and the school environment among the Roma adolescents. On the contrary, school climate promoted the educational aspirations of adolescents from majority groups. The study is reliable because of its large sample size and statistical evidence. It will be useful in showing how one's climate can impact individual aspirations. Gà¥lnander, R. (2019).

Desistance from crime—to what? exploring future aspirations and their implications for processes of desistance. Feminist Criminology , 15 (3), 255–277. The article focuses on crime desisters and postulates that individual aspirations could be affected by class, gender, and age. When criminals desist from crime, they have new aspirations in life that might renew their lives from crimes. The research consisted of 10 women desisting from crime.

Data was collected through in-depth interviews to understand the future aspirations of desisters. The results showered that aspirations varied based on gender, class, and age. The study is unreliable because of its limited sample size of 10 participants. In the research topic, the findings will be crucial in explaining the factors that influence personal aspirations in life. Holding, A.

C., St-Jacques, A., Verner-Filion, J., Kachanoff, F., & Koestner, R. (2019). Sacrifice—but at what price? A longitudinal study of young adults' sacrifice of basic psychological needs in pursuit of career goals. Motivation and Emotion , 44 (1), 99–115. The authors assert that pursuing aspiration is accompanied by sacrificing psychological needs such as leisure activities.

However, sacrificing emotional needs is detrimental to goal success and emotional stability. It was a two, 3-wave prospective longitudinal study. The participants were university students pursuing their career goals in Canada. The researchers recruited through advertisements using posters. Data was collected through surveys.

A 12-item shortened version of the Aspirations Index was used to determine innate and external motivations. Data were analyzed using integrative structural equation models. Psychological distress and need frustration were evaluated at the study's beginning and end. The results showed that sacrificing psychological needs is harmful to emotional wellness. The study is reliable because it uses a high representativeness survey to collect data.

The findings will be crucial in helping people pursue their aspirations while balancing their psychological needs and goals. Puzić, S., Šabić, J., & Odak, I. (2021). Vocational school students' aspirations for higher education and selected social background characteristics. Czech Sociological Review . The study aims at identifying the factors that determine educational aspirations for higher education.

Among the factors identified as affecting educational aspirations for the group include cultural capital, socio-economic status (SES), and relative risk aversion (RRA). The study was done in Croatia and involved 7060 students attending four-year vocational upper secondary school programs. Educational aspiration was the independent variable, while SES, RRA, and cultural capital were the dependent variables. Data were analyzed using a multinomial logistic model with a random intercept. The findings showed that SES, RRA, and cultural capital affected students' educational aspirations.

The study used a large sample size making its findings valid. I will use the article in the research to show factors that can act against or for individual aspirations.

.18 .98 Availability (quantity) Characteristics: · Color · Size · Smell · Weight Green 12cm Musky 12 oz Green 15cm Musky 3.5 oz Where was it grown/imported from (country, state, etc.)? San Juan Bautista California Where were observations made (farmers market, Walmart, etc.)? Sam’s club Sam’s club Short Answer Questions (Minimum of 250 words each) 1.

What are the some of the arguments for labeling GM foods? What are some of the arguments against it? What side do you feel is more valid, why? Provide at least one source per argument (one for and one against) to support your claims. Even though GMOs are to offer a higher wholesome benefit to the food and safeguard crops against bothers.

Individuals who like to eat food as God made it usually decide to buy things marked Non-GMO Project Verified or USDA Organic. For some shoppers, that is something of a riddle, especially with understanding the distinction between the two. The discussion to mark GM food varieties stays an issue. Numerous buyers contend and demand the option to know what they are eating and their entitlement to pick. The need for marks might appear to be straightforward.

However, issues like security, cost, truth in publicizing, decision, reasonableness, science, trade barriers, administrative obligation, responsibility, lawful risk, among others, are involved. (ISAAA, 2004) Before, legislatures would need to set norms and administrations to direct testing of the existences of GM fixings, affirmation, and guarantee that the quality principles are clear and reachable. Recognizing GM fixings in certain items would be simpler than in others since handled items like oils, sugars, and starches never again contain any unique DNA or proteins. One more issue to wrestle with would be the phrasing on the mark. In a perfect world, a name ought not to bias the customer, possibly supporting the item.

There is additionally the issue of whether the name would be helpful or instructive for the buyer. ISAAA (2004) takes note of that the homemaker who has heard minimal about the discussion on GM food, a mark that peruses, "Produced using hereditary changed soybean or developed from seed got through present-day plant biotechnology" may make more disarray." A few contentions for marking is a customer's more right than wrong to know what's in their food. They could help with their purchasing choices. Additionally, the naming might be helpful to veggie lovers, vegetarians, and certain religions. Finally, names can also help individuals in these gatherings with bettering distinguish, assuming an item is altered.

In conclusion, every other person is making it happen. Follow Gains (2020) noticed that "No less than 64 nations around the world, including the European Union, Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, and Russia, have one naming prerequisites for GM food sources. What's more, by far most of U.S. consumers support required naming." GM items seem like it would be extremely monotonous also, costly interaction with the evaluating that should be done all along with of the food creation stream, beginning with the seed organizations, and faithfully seeing through to the ranchers, the grain organizations, the food processors, the merchants, and advertisers. I comprehend those individuals need to know where their food comes from and the interaction it took to get to them; however, I accept that it does not merit the expense or work to name GM items.

Essentially, all items that are not Organic or Non-GMO ought normal to be adjusted in some sense. A couple of evaluations suggest that 3/4 of food in the ordinary store has been inherited changed somehow or another. 2. What are some ethical concerns or benefits of using GMOs based on the Christian Worldview? (Refer to “Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs†for help answering this question.) GMOs has been talked about around the world and even effects religion. Smith (2015) takes note of "A few adherents, the guarantee of easing hunger with hereditary altered food varieties and commitments to help the unfortunate knocks facing worries about messing with nature and financial peonage." Different religions have their convictions and sentiments to GMOs.

Islam follows a story from Islamic writing that essentially says individuals ought to follow Muhammad when he talks on religion and mortality, yet follow their ability in the issue of cultivating. They neither support nor deny the utilization of GMOs, yet rather inquire whether they are reasonable by being halal. Specific individuals who follow Islam have embraced a place of alert and will watch the issue. Individuals of the Hindu confidence generally avoid innovation, notwithstanding strict ceremonies. They might eat the GMOs in their traditional food.

However, not offer them their divinity in a sanctuary. In Judaism, the GMO discussion would be if they are fit or not. If GMOs were to yield more food to eat hungry individuals, they would be thankful for it. Yet, assuming the GMOs use parts of non-legitimate creatures, it may not be passable for utilization. But, since they don't present critical damage to human well-being, they are not prohibited.

Numerous Protestants adopt a preventative strategy to the place of GMOs to demonstrate its security. They take alert because a now-restricted pesticide once hailed an advanced marvel required a significant period to show its drawn-out impacts. In this manner, protestants feel that until long haul impacts are known. Ought not broadly to use GMOs. References Smith, M. (2014, March 1).

Non-GMO vs. Organic. Better Nutrition, 70–71. ISAAA. (2004). Labelling GM Foods.

International Service for the Acquisition of Agribiotech Applications. Trace Gains. (2020). Mandatory GMO Labeling: Pros and Cons (Publication No. X). Trace Gains.

Smith, M. (2015 May 29). Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs. Vice. © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

1 Annotated Bibliography: Why Pursuing Aspirations is Important Student's Name: Course: Instructor's Name: Date: Bespalov, A., Prudnikova, M., Nyamdorj, B., & Vlasov, M. (2017). Life aspirations, values, and moral foundations in Mongolian youth. Journal of Moral Education , 46 (3), 258–271. The study primarily focuses on the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations. Also, the study aimed at highlighting how aspirations can affect values and moral aspirations.

It involved 157 participants who were all youths. They collected data from participants using questionnaires. The analyses of collected data were done using correlations and mean differences. The results show those youths pursuing intrinsic aspirations bolstered self-transcendent values such as caring and unselfishness. On the other hand, pursuing extrinsic aspirations strengthened self-enhancement values such as loyalty.

The study's reliability lies in its use of questionnaires to collect data. Questionnaires allow researchers to collect data from a large sample size. The study's findings will be used to show the importance of pursuing aspirations. Dimitrova, R., Ferrer-Wreder, L., & Ahlen, J. (2018). School climate, academic achievement and educational aspirations in Roma minority and Bulgarian majority adolescents.

Child & Youth Care Forum , 47 (5), 645–658 . The authors' main point is that school climate determines disadvantaged groups' educational attainment and aspirations. The research study was cross-sectional and involved 356 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19, 332 mothers, 231 fathers, and 221 majority teachers. The students provided data on their educational aspirations; the parents reported on their children's educational goals while the teachers reported on the school environment. Data analysis was done using linear mixed models.

The results showed a weak correlation between parents' and children's academic aspirations and achievement and the school environment among the Roma adolescents. On the contrary, school climate promoted the educational aspirations of adolescents from majority groups. The study is reliable because of its large sample size and statistical evidence. It will be useful in showing how one's climate can impact individual aspirations. Gà¥lnander, R. (2019).

Desistance from crime—to what? exploring future aspirations and their implications for processes of desistance. Feminist Criminology , 15 (3), 255–277. The article focuses on crime desisters and postulates that individual aspirations could be affected by class, gender, and age. When criminals desist from crime, they have new aspirations in life that might renew their lives from crimes. The research consisted of 10 women desisting from crime.

Data was collected through in-depth interviews to understand the future aspirations of desisters. The results showered that aspirations varied based on gender, class, and age. The study is unreliable because of its limited sample size of 10 participants. In the research topic, the findings will be crucial in explaining the factors that influence personal aspirations in life. Holding, A.

C., St-Jacques, A., Verner-Filion, J., Kachanoff, F., & Koestner, R. (2019). Sacrifice—but at what price? A longitudinal study of young adults' sacrifice of basic psychological needs in pursuit of career goals. Motivation and Emotion , 44 (1), 99–115. The authors assert that pursuing aspiration is accompanied by sacrificing psychological needs such as leisure activities.

However, sacrificing emotional needs is detrimental to goal success and emotional stability. It was a two, 3-wave prospective longitudinal study. The participants were university students pursuing their career goals in Canada. The researchers recruited through advertisements using posters. Data was collected through surveys.

A 12-item shortened version of the Aspirations Index was used to determine innate and external motivations. Data were analyzed using integrative structural equation models. Psychological distress and need frustration were evaluated at the study's beginning and end. The results showed that sacrificing psychological needs is harmful to emotional wellness. The study is reliable because it uses a high representativeness survey to collect data.

The findings will be crucial in helping people pursue their aspirations while balancing their psychological needs and goals. Puzić, S., Šabić, J., & Odak, I. (2021). Vocational school students' aspirations for higher education and selected social background characteristics. Czech Sociological Review . The study aims at identifying the factors that determine educational aspirations for higher education.

Among the factors identified as affecting educational aspirations for the group include cultural capital, socio-economic status (SES), and relative risk aversion (RRA). The study was done in Croatia and involved 7060 students attending four-year vocational upper secondary school programs. Educational aspiration was the independent variable, while SES, RRA, and cultural capital were the dependent variables. Data were analyzed using a multinomial logistic model with a random intercept. The findings showed that SES, RRA, and cultural capital affected students' educational aspirations.

The study used a large sample size making its findings valid. I will use the article in the research to show factors that can act against or for individual aspirations.

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Assignment Solution: Comparing Genetically Modified and Organic Spinach
Introduction
The ongoing debate surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and organic produce has sparked various arguments from different sectors of society. As consumers become more health-conscious and environmentally aware, they seek to understand the implications attached to their food choices. This assignment evaluates genetically modified (GM) spinach and organic spinach. Through examination based on price, availability, characteristics, and sourcing evidence, the complex conversation on GMOs becomes more tangible.
Comparison of GM and Organic Spinach
After visiting Sam’s Club, the two variants of spinach were purchased: genetically modified spinach priced at

Man Vs Naturethis Week We Are Discussing Genetically Modified Foods A

Man vs. Nature This week we are discussing Genetically Modified Foods and just like any product available there are pros and cons. This will be a hands-on assignment that will require you visit a grocery store to compare and contrast Genetically Modified and Organic produce. Be sure to select the same type of fruit or vegetable to compare and contrast. You are not required to buy the product!

Note: You may ask a store employee for help to identify which produce is organic and which is a GM (conventional). Student name: Raheem Nixon What fruit or vegetable are you comparing? Spinach Genetically Modified Organic Price $2.18 $4.98 Availability (quantity) Characteristics: · Color · Size · Smell · Weight Green 12cm Musky 12 oz Green 15cm Musky 3.5 oz Where was it grown/imported from (country, state, etc.)? San Juan Bautista California Where were observations made (farmers market, Walmart, etc.)? Sam’s club Sam’s club Short Answer Questions (Minimum of 250 words each) 1.

What are the some of the arguments for labeling GM foods? What are some of the arguments against it? What side do you feel is more valid, why? Provide at least one source per argument (one for and one against) to support your claims. Even though GMOs are to offer a higher wholesome benefit to the food and safeguard crops against bothers.

Individuals who like to eat food as God made it usually decide to buy things marked Non-GMO Project Verified or USDA Organic. For some shoppers, that is something of a riddle, especially with understanding the distinction between the two. The discussion to mark GM food varieties stays an issue. Numerous buyers contend and demand the option to know what they are eating and their entitlement to pick. The need for marks might appear to be straightforward.

However, issues like security, cost, truth in publicizing, decision, reasonableness, science, trade barriers, administrative obligation, responsibility, lawful risk, among others, are involved. (ISAAA, 2004) Before, legislatures would need to set norms and administrations to direct testing of the existences of GM fixings, affirmation, and guarantee that the quality principles are clear and reachable. Recognizing GM fixings in certain items would be simpler than in others since handled items like oils, sugars, and starches never again contain any unique DNA or proteins. One more issue to wrestle with would be the phrasing on the mark. In a perfect world, a name ought not to bias the customer, possibly supporting the item.

There is additionally the issue of whether the name would be helpful or instructive for the buyer. ISAAA (2004) takes note of that the homemaker who has heard minimal about the discussion on GM food, a mark that peruses, "Produced using hereditary changed soybean or developed from seed got through present-day plant biotechnology" may make more disarray." A few contentions for marking is a customer's more right than wrong to know what's in their food. They could help with their purchasing choices. Additionally, the naming might be helpful to veggie lovers, vegetarians, and certain religions. Finally, names can also help individuals in these gatherings with bettering distinguish, assuming an item is altered.

In conclusion, every other person is making it happen. Follow Gains (2020) noticed that "No less than 64 nations around the world, including the European Union, Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, and Russia, have one naming prerequisites for GM food sources. What's more, by far most of U.S. consumers support required naming." GM items seem like it would be extremely monotonous also, costly interaction with the evaluating that should be done all along with of the food creation stream, beginning with the seed organizations, and faithfully seeing through to the ranchers, the grain organizations, the food processors, the merchants, and advertisers. I comprehend those individuals need to know where their food comes from and the interaction it took to get to them; however, I accept that it does not merit the expense or work to name GM items.

Essentially, all items that are not Organic or Non-GMO ought normal to be adjusted in some sense. A couple of evaluations suggest that 3/4 of food in the ordinary store has been inherited changed somehow or another. 2. What are some ethical concerns or benefits of using GMOs based on the Christian Worldview? (Refer to “Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs†for help answering this question.) GMOs has been talked about around the world and even effects religion. Smith (2015) takes note of "A few adherents, the guarantee of easing hunger with hereditary altered food varieties and commitments to help the unfortunate knocks facing worries about messing with nature and financial peonage." Different religions have their convictions and sentiments to GMOs.

Islam follows a story from Islamic writing that essentially says individuals ought to follow Muhammad when he talks on religion and mortality, yet follow their ability in the issue of cultivating. They neither support nor deny the utilization of GMOs, yet rather inquire whether they are reasonable by being halal. Specific individuals who follow Islam have embraced a place of alert and will watch the issue. Individuals of the Hindu confidence generally avoid innovation, notwithstanding strict ceremonies. They might eat the GMOs in their traditional food.

However, not offer them their divinity in a sanctuary. In Judaism, the GMO discussion would be if they are fit or not. If GMOs were to yield more food to eat hungry individuals, they would be thankful for it. Yet, assuming the GMOs use parts of non-legitimate creatures, it may not be passable for utilization. But, since they don't present critical damage to human well-being, they are not prohibited.

Numerous Protestants adopt a preventative strategy to the place of GMOs to demonstrate its security. They take alert because a now-restricted pesticide once hailed an advanced marvel required a significant period to show its drawn-out impacts. In this manner, protestants feel that until long haul impacts are known. Ought not broadly to use GMOs. References Smith, M. (2014, March 1).

Non-GMO vs. Organic. Better Nutrition, 70–71. ISAAA. (2004). Labelling GM Foods.

International Service for the Acquisition of Agribiotech Applications. Trace Gains. (2020). Mandatory GMO Labeling: Pros and Cons (Publication No. X). Trace Gains.

Smith, M. (2015 May 29). Here’s What Religious Experts Have to Say About Faith and GMOs. Vice. © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

1 Annotated Bibliography: Why Pursuing Aspirations is Important Student's Name: Course: Instructor's Name: Date: Bespalov, A., Prudnikova, M., Nyamdorj, B., & Vlasov, M. (2017). Life aspirations, values, and moral foundations in Mongolian youth. Journal of Moral Education , 46 (3), 258–271. The study primarily focuses on the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations. Also, the study aimed at highlighting how aspirations can affect values and moral aspirations.

It involved 157 participants who were all youths. They collected data from participants using questionnaires. The analyses of collected data were done using correlations and mean differences. The results show those youths pursuing intrinsic aspirations bolstered self-transcendent values such as caring and unselfishness. On the other hand, pursuing extrinsic aspirations strengthened self-enhancement values such as loyalty.

The study's reliability lies in its use of questionnaires to collect data. Questionnaires allow researchers to collect data from a large sample size. The study's findings will be used to show the importance of pursuing aspirations. Dimitrova, R., Ferrer-Wreder, L., & Ahlen, J. (2018). School climate, academic achievement and educational aspirations in Roma minority and Bulgarian majority adolescents.

Child & Youth Care Forum , 47 (5), 645–658 . The authors' main point is that school climate determines disadvantaged groups' educational attainment and aspirations. The research study was cross-sectional and involved 356 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19, 332 mothers, 231 fathers, and 221 majority teachers. The students provided data on their educational aspirations; the parents reported on their children's educational goals while the teachers reported on the school environment. Data analysis was done using linear mixed models.

The results showed a weak correlation between parents' and children's academic aspirations and achievement and the school environment among the Roma adolescents. On the contrary, school climate promoted the educational aspirations of adolescents from majority groups. The study is reliable because of its large sample size and statistical evidence. It will be useful in showing how one's climate can impact individual aspirations. Gà¥lnander, R. (2019).

Desistance from crime—to what? exploring future aspirations and their implications for processes of desistance. Feminist Criminology , 15 (3), 255–277. The article focuses on crime desisters and postulates that individual aspirations could be affected by class, gender, and age. When criminals desist from crime, they have new aspirations in life that might renew their lives from crimes. The research consisted of 10 women desisting from crime.

Data was collected through in-depth interviews to understand the future aspirations of desisters. The results showered that aspirations varied based on gender, class, and age. The study is unreliable because of its limited sample size of 10 participants. In the research topic, the findings will be crucial in explaining the factors that influence personal aspirations in life. Holding, A.

C., St-Jacques, A., Verner-Filion, J., Kachanoff, F., & Koestner, R. (2019). Sacrifice—but at what price? A longitudinal study of young adults' sacrifice of basic psychological needs in pursuit of career goals. Motivation and Emotion , 44 (1), 99–115. The authors assert that pursuing aspiration is accompanied by sacrificing psychological needs such as leisure activities.

However, sacrificing emotional needs is detrimental to goal success and emotional stability. It was a two, 3-wave prospective longitudinal study. The participants were university students pursuing their career goals in Canada. The researchers recruited through advertisements using posters. Data was collected through surveys.

A 12-item shortened version of the Aspirations Index was used to determine innate and external motivations. Data were analyzed using integrative structural equation models. Psychological distress and need frustration were evaluated at the study's beginning and end. The results showed that sacrificing psychological needs is harmful to emotional wellness. The study is reliable because it uses a high representativeness survey to collect data.

The findings will be crucial in helping people pursue their aspirations while balancing their psychological needs and goals. Puzić, S., Šabić, J., & Odak, I. (2021). Vocational school students' aspirations for higher education and selected social background characteristics. Czech Sociological Review . The study aims at identifying the factors that determine educational aspirations for higher education.

Among the factors identified as affecting educational aspirations for the group include cultural capital, socio-economic status (SES), and relative risk aversion (RRA). The study was done in Croatia and involved 7060 students attending four-year vocational upper secondary school programs. Educational aspiration was the independent variable, while SES, RRA, and cultural capital were the dependent variables. Data were analyzed using a multinomial logistic model with a random intercept. The findings showed that SES, RRA, and cultural capital affected students' educational aspirations.

The study used a large sample size making its findings valid. I will use the article in the research to show factors that can act against or for individual aspirations.

.18 per 12 oz, and organic spinach priced at .98 per 3.5 oz.
Availability:
While the GM spinach exhibited a larger quantity on the shelves, organic spinach, despite being priced higher, was fewer in number. This aligns with industry standards, where GM foods often dominate marketplace availability (Kirsten et al., 2022).
Characteristics:
The GM spinach had a deep green color, measuring 12 cm in length with a musky smell, indicative of its ripeness. The organic spinach appeared slightly larger and fresher but was also 3.5 oz lighter, with a similar musky aroma. Based on smell and size, organic spinach could indicate superior quality, while GM spinach had a more uniform look, which is characteristic in commercially produced crops (Schneider et al., 2021).
Sourcing:
Both variants were sourced from San Juan Bautista, California, showing that geographic limitations do not restrict the production of GM foods as such varieties can also thrive under controlled conditions (Alexandratos & Bruinsma, 2012).
Now, we delve into a significant aspect concerning GMOs.
Arguments For and Against Labeling GM Foods
An ongoing debate requires addressing arguments for and against labeling GM foods. Proponents of labeling argue for consumer rights to be informed about what they are consuming. This notion encompasses ethical considerations, where transparency supports a consumer’s informed purchasing decision (Meyer et al., 2020). They assert that labeling allows consumers to avoid GM foods and opt for organic or non-GMO products, which many prefer for health and environmental reasons (Hughes, 2021).
On the other hand, opponents of GMO labeling argue it may lead to misconceptions and misinformation about food safety. A frequent argument suggests that labeling generates unnecessary fear among consumers, leading to misconceptions about the safety of GM foods, which, according to scientific consensus, are safe for consumption (Fedoroff et al., 2010). A comprehensive review by the National Academy of Sciences also indicates that there is no substantiated evidence linking GM foods to specific health risks (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2016).
On balance, I find the argument in favor of labeling to be more valid. Consumer rights to understand what they put in their bodies should take precedence over the fears of GMOs. As indicated by a survey appearing in the journal 'Food Policy,' consumer demand for labeling is substantial, with a significant percentage of individuals favoring transparency (Feng et al., 2022).
Ethics of GMOs Based on a Christian Worldview
The intersection of religious beliefs and advancements in biotechnology forms a complex dimension in the GMO discussion. According to Smith (2015), different religious affiliations have varied stances on GMOs. For instance, Christians often weigh the potential of GMOs to alleviate hunger against concerns of manipulating God's creation. The theological perspective of stewardship invites discussion on whether humans should alter natural organisms through genetic modification (Carlson, 2012).
While some argue that the capability to produce higher yields can be seen as a divine mandate to help those in need (Palmer, 2018), others express caution about playing God and the long-term impacts on the environment and natural biodiversity (Bennett & Fischer, 2014).
Religious tenets generally emphasize the ethical ramifications of food production. For instance, in Judaism, while GMOs are debated based on their compliance with dietary laws, if they contribute to fighting hunger, they may be welcomed (Fischer, 2015).
From a Christian viewpoint, the pursuit of sustainability and nourishment must balance technological advancement with respect for natural creation—a sentiment echoed in the writings of Pope Francis, who urges continuous dialogue on ethics around food production (Francis, 2016). This perspective aligns with the need to address hunger through biotechnology while being mindful of ethical concerns.
Conclusion
The examination of genetically modified and organic spinach highlights the multifaceted arguments surrounding GMOs. While genetic modification promotes significant conveniences in cultivation, the ethical responsibility to provide information, recognizing consumer rights, remains paramount. Reflecting on the insights provided by various disciplines, including science, ethics, and religious beliefs, we delve deeper into understanding our food systems. The debate on GMOs is far from settled, but acknowledging differing viewpoints fosters more comprehensive discussions, ultimately aiding consumers in making informed choices.
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This assignment presents a comprehensive exploration of GM foods, emphasizing the intricate balance between technological progression and ethical implications. It encourages critical thought about our food sources and fosters informed and conscientious consumerism.