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...ng ways since its proposal. Since the proposal, examples have been found, causes have been identified, and solutions have been explored. Interviews have been conducted to see a personal connection to the problem, as well as research from libraries and databases to support the problem from a global view. These two points of views show how the problem is all over and not just specified to one area. In order to further this investigation, further research must be done to begin to explain the problem itself. With an explanation, the problem can be further understood and applied into today’s society. Also, further research must be conducted in order to come up with specific solutions. As of right now, the solution are very broad and can be conducted in many very different manors. After this research is conducted, the research will be ready to be put into a research paper.
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