Partner/spouse cheating
With the recent increase in the number of social internet sites, many individuals globally have become regular users of these sites such as Facebook, twitter, MySpace, dating sites and many others. Spouses are often afraid and often suspect their partners of infidelity if they regularly spend a lot of time on these sites making new friends. There is potentially no harm if an individuals forms platonic friendships with persons of either sex online but if it reaches a point where a partner forms emotional/romantically motivated associations with friends online even without having a physical relationship that can be considered as infidelity (Van der Laan 2009).
Intimacy with individuals online can be considered as a form of emotional cheating especially if the motivations of the intimacy evolve around fantasies of being soul mates, this is because spouses usually depend on each other through thick and thin but if the internet is eating into time which was meant for the couple and a partner who used to open up in the past decides to suddenly hold back and behave in a strange manner, then this is considered as cheating(Rubin and Adams 1986).But If the motivation of forming friendships is only platonic and out of sharing experiences and supporting each other, then this cannot be considered as cheating but when spouses begin to flirt with strangers on the net and form romantic relationships which evolve around romantic fantasies, this is considered as cheating even when there is no physical relationship or physical contact.
Spouses are not allowed to flirt online especially when they are in a relationship unless when flirting talks place with the express permission and knowledge the other spouse(Blow & Hartnett 2005). The dangers of having online relationships that they offer a much easier tempting platform for individuals to cheat on their partners, additionally meeting people online regularly and communicating constantly one can develop romantic relationships and emotional attachments that will in most instances shift the attention of one spouse from the other and this will destabilize the current relationship because one partner will be end up being distracted because he/she will be romanticizing about his/her online contacts (Glass and Wright 1992).
Cyber-infidelity and cyber sex is real and individuals may even enter into sexual cyber relationships whereby individuals may start sexting and sending naked images of themselves to their recently acquired contacts. What may begin as innocent flirting may escalate to greater heights and individuals may use webcams to keep the fire burning between them and as soon as the thrill runs out then the last option usually ends up being making physical contact with each other and hence triggering a full contact affair(Rov, Gillespie, Tracy & Janet 2011). Whether it is opportunistic, romantic-conflicted, romantic, and commemorative, sooner or later a person who flirts regularly online is more likely to have multiple romantic partners which in one way or another leads to cheating on their current partners. Cybersex may be virtual sex but it is still a form of cheating if a certain spouse does it in secrecy without the knowledge and explicit permission of the other spouse (Hahn 1996).
Health topic that interests
Obesity has become a very interesting health topic globally due to the fact that the world’s obese population is rising at an alarming rate (Pool 2001). This topic interests me because I have recently come across a number of individuals who have complained that their lives have changed since they gained weight and that they have ended up being quite inactive(Kopelman2005). Moreover, obese individuals that I have come across complain that they feel discriminated against and they have been victims of bullying even in their adult life. The fact that dietary provisions mostly from fast food restaurants and junk food in stores are to blame together with poor exercise culture among individuals, they have led to wide spread discussions and a lot of forum in various media outlets over the internet (Laumann et al1994).
The internet has served as a very important avenue that ensures individuals all over the world can now easily access crucial information and change their lifestyles (Association of Healthcare Journalists 2011). There are a number of health complications/deaths that have arisen among individuals who have obesity. The internet has served as a very important tool for fighting against unhealthy eating habits and regular exercising in order for individuals to overcome threats posed by obesity. In order to access the best information online regarding issues of obesity I had to visit patient and internet user forums, forums are advantageous because they are an avenue where thousands of individuals give their honest opinions and discuss with each other various issues affecting them.
My technique enabled me obtain the following good sites in order to gather relevant information on obesity, www.healthjournalism.org, www.healthjournalism.org, www.mayoclinic.com, and www.obesityresource.com. My research through perusing various forums enabled me go through comments of many individuals who recommended this sites as a very good sites that have assisted the obese community learn more about their conditions and how they could improve their lives. I previously had not learnt much about obesity but by visiting these sites I am now confident that I am in a position to advice individuals on healthy living. Obesity is a lifestyle disease and hence it is advisable that individuals avoid foodstuffs with excess calories and fats which are responsible for causing obesity which is also linked to other diseases such as high blood pressure, thrombosis, varicose veins, diabetes, strokes and heart attacks (Falun Dafa Information Center 2010).
Obesity resource center was particularly very informative due to the fact that the site was appropriately designed and full of information, the site was well designed and full of support resources and tools which are very useful to individuals who are interested in knowing more about obesity. Additionally the site also offered up to date information that enables obese individuals get help incase they need to change their lifestyles. In order to get relevant information on the internet, individuals are required to visit many sites and cross check the information on these sites since some sites may not contain accurate and up to date (Mayo Clinic 2011).
Internet religion and Human rights
The internet has enabled a lot of individuals and institutions interact with each other in order to resist/counteract religious persecution and human rights issues that arise especially when individuals are denied their religious rights. Religion is a key basic right of every living individual and persons are expected to have the freedom to chose a particular religion.The plight of religious groups in numerous states especially countries with strict Islamic law has been common in various parts of the Middle East, defectors are often discriminated against and sometimes physically harmed as soon as they defect to Christianity but this organizations are helping to change that. Open doors.org is a non governmental organization that has used its website www.opendoorsusa.org, to assist individuals who have converted to Christianity in Saudi Arabia to live safely.
This organization through their internet presence assists Christian Semites in strict Muslim states to shine their Christian light by supplying them with necessary tools such as offering them necessary emotional support and resources to lead inappropriate Christian/religious life. Falun Dafa Information Centre is an internet site that has strongly opposed religious persecution and violation of human rights especially in China among the religious followers of Falun Gong which is a religion anchored in the practice of meditation, exercise, and self-improvement rooted deep in traditional Chinese culture. The Chinese government has overtime persecuted and even jailed and tortured some members of this religion and this organization through its website acts as a voice and an interface which interacts with the rest of the world by informing and spreading word about the culture in this ancient Chinese religion (Obesity resource Centre 2011)
Persecution.org international Christian concern, is also a another internet site which is a nongovernmental organization that gathers resources with the aim of supporting underground Christians and individuals who live in societies where Christians are threatened or stigmatized due to their religious orientation. The kind of support that this organization offers online is very important because they ensure that the short run individuals can remain encouraged and pursue their religious ambitions with less fear. Through their websites this organizations was able to gather resources from well wishers and reach out to those who need their support and help fund their programs (Persecution.org International Christian concern 2010)
Religion is a very important part of society because it gives individuals hope and in case where authorities or individuals deny others to access this right, this institution give a voice to these individuals and ensures that in the long run discrimination comes to an end. There are numerous organizations that run websites globally that operate with the aim of ensuring that religious stigmatization is eliminated by urging individuals within various regions to accept each other and coexist peacefully together. Additionally this websites publicize these religions that are oppressed over various media channels worldwide forcing governments and certain groups to intervene by changing their opinion by bringing to an end the senseless stigmatization of religious groups (Pittman 2000)
Politics
Politics and the culture of political democracy in particular is a key pillar of developed societies because it gives individuals the freedom to get involved in governance. The success of many societies is determined by the involvement of citizens in choosing the most appropriate leadership, who come up with the right ideologies to lead their nations towards the right path of development. The following sites www.pm.gov.auwww.tonyabbott.com.au.,www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au,and www.getup.org.au.,have one thing in common, and that is political content for the citizens of Australia. The sites advocate for the citizens involvement in Australian politics with the aim of ensuring that the citizens of the country hold their government responsible to their promises. Political development and democracy is an important part of healthy nations and that is why sites like these get involved and rally the citizens of Australia to commit themselves to the political process of their county Australia. (Queensland Government 2010).
‘Get involved’ gives Australian individuals the opportunity to have their say and create forum which are a very important part of governance within Australia. Contentious governance and political issues are posted on this site and individuals are given the opportunity to lead through this content with the aim of ensuring that Australian citizens get a chance to get involved in the entire political process. Issues pertaining to political legislations, infrastructure, government expenditure, and hot political topics are part of the information that Australian citizens get the chance to discuss and exchange information every time they visit this site. The good news is that this site encourages Australian citizens become part of the entire governance process by paying attention to political events as they unveil themselves and hold politicians accountable (Get up Australia 2010; Abbot 2011).
Prime Minister Gillard’s website www.pm.gov.au., is a political site that contains crucial information that emanates from the office of the prime minister who is the leader of the Australian government. The content of this site is government friendly and intends to put the prime minister’s office in good light with the citizens of Australia by positively publicizing the prime ministers efforts and the government efforts and responding to the opposition. Government policies are made and implemented everyday in Australia and Australian Citizens usually have the need to be informed of the progress of such political events. The prime ministers site serves as an internet site which can give more trusted information that comes directly from her office. This site enables the citizens of Australia to get more involved with their Prime Minister who is the head of the government, this way Australians are able to be regularly updated on the whereabouts of the prime minister and compliment or criticize her work (The Prime Minister of Australia 2011).
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