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The theory of schema theory, rooted in the work of
Anderson and Pearson, suggests an approach to reading
that involves the activation of background knowledge.
Exploring this theory demands a sophisticated
understanding of how readers use prior knowledge to
comprehend and interpret new information, considering
the dynamic interplay between text and reader.
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Subordinate clauses, also known as dependent clauses,
are introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as
“although,” “because,” or “while.” These clauses provide
additional information and cannot stand alone as
complete sentences. Proficiency in using subordinate
clauses enhances sentence complexity, enabling the
conveyance of intricate relationships and details in
American English.
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Definite articles, “the,” specify a particular noun that is
already known or has been previously mentioned in the
context. Understanding the appropriate use of definite
articles is crucial for indicating specificity and reference in
American English.
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The zero article, the absence of any article, is used in
specific contexts, such as with plural and uncountable
nouns or when referring to things in general.
Understanding when to omit articles is essential for
precise communication in American English.
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Text II
June 15, 2023 - Debates over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are currently thriving, including debates over the degree to which corporate diversity efforts are valuable, whether chief diversity officers can succeed, and whether corporate diversity commitments can produce lasting change.
Over the past year, at least a dozen U.S. state legislatures have proposed or passed laws targeting DEI efforts, including laws aimed at limiting DEI roles and efforts in businesses and higher education and laws eliminating DEI spending, trainings, and statements at public institutions. Moreover, with the U.S. Supreme Court poised to address affirmative action in two cases involving the consideration of race in higher education admissions this summer, debates in the U.S. regarding DEI initiatives are likely far from over.
At the same time, DEI-related legal requirements continue to grow in other jurisdictions, and with global financial institutions facing expanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG)- related trends and regulations in the EU and other jurisdictions, as well as global expectations regarding their role in ESG, including DEI-related corporate developments and initiatives, these matters are likely to continue to work their way into capital allocations and the costs of doing business, as well as into the expectations of certain stakeholders.
This widening gap between global expectations and regulation regarding DEI-related matters and the concerns of some constituents in the U.S. over the role of DEI in corporate decision-making is likely to continue growing for the foreseeable future, putting companies between the proverbial rock and hard place.
What these developments make clear is that corporate DEI efforts are, and likely have been for some time, riskier than many companies may initially appreciate. And the risks associated with DEI initiatives are only positioned to grow and expand as companies look to thread the DEI needle and make a broader and potentially more divergent set of stakeholders happy, or at least less annoyed, with their DEI-related commitments and initiatives. In this article, we discuss the top four legal risks that companies often fail to address in their DEI efforts.
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(From https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/diversity-matters-four-scarylegal-risks-hiding-your-dei-program-2023-06-15/)