Sociology

Heroism is a central concept in numerous fables and stories. Nevertheless, there is a place for heroism in real life, with heroic acts gaining widespread recognition and being celebrated. However, there are also small everyday deeds of heroism and people who engage in lifelong heroism whose actions are rarely as...

There is a well-established field of study in the empirical literature on the function of social networks in the formation and continuance of migratory movements throughout time. The majority of research has been on family or community networks and their role in moderating among specific sender and the receiver places....

Introduction “Should animals be used for research?” – perhaps this is one of the most controversial issues of modern science. Proponents of trials point to huge progress in medicine due to such research. Consequently, opponents suggest that these experiments are cruel and meaningless. However, this statement appeals more to my...

Nowadays, the global climate problem is gaining momentum. Frank (2014) states that the basic scientific case that the planet’s climate is changing due to human activity has been settled for at least 25 years. There are also two sides to the Antarctic warming problem. Other than select ice shelves in...

Introduction The artifact is a piece of writing by community worker Pat Capponi that addresses the plights of those suffering from mental complications, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will be alleviated in the future. Stigmatization, discrimination, and deprivation of fundamental human rights are some of the major vices that...

Since the 1950s, most Asian immigrants have come from China, Vietnam, India, Korea, and the Philippines, resulting in sizeable contributions to the American population. However, compared to Japanese immigrants, most of the mentioned Asian populations that came to the U.S. in the 1950s were driven by the need for economic...

The population being assessed in this case is the Chicago community situated in Cook County in Illinois. With more than three million people, it is the largest city in Illinois and the third-largest city in the US (Statistical Atlas, 2020). The population of females is higher compared to that of...

In his politics Aristotle claims that the city entails three main groups of people, which include the wealthy, the less fortunate, and the middle class. Currently, people believe that the people falling under the wealthy category are the most fortunate of the three classes, but Aristotle seems to disagree with...

Introduction The conflict between the ethical living and necessary violence has always been a hot and throbbing topic within philosophical debates. This dispute has continued for at least two millennia since the advent and subsequent dominance of the Christian worldview. Since then, the issues of the life-saving taking of the...

The readings in question have proved to be very curious to me, as they provide a unique insight into the areas of culture and social interaction that have been positioned underground throughout most of history. Although the diversity of human sexuality has been a known fact for a considerable time,...

Academic, therapeutic, and educational applications all fall under augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). In the simplest terms, a symbol is anything that symbolizes or depicts something else (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2013). As a result, this “something else” is referred to as the antecedent (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2013). The term core...

Knowing the demographics of an individual’s community is essential for general insight into the society they live in. Such information can also provide a comprehensive understanding of the diversity present. The value of inclusion for culture is hard to overestimate. This paper will examine the demographics of my community, which...

Defining gender and sex has always been complex because of societal rules and worldviews; thus, there is a need to explain these two terms. Sex refers to biological differences between men and women, while gender is a set of traits and behaviors expected from males and females (Keirns et al.,...

Introduction An ethical issue, ethical contradiction, or conundrum is a difficulty encountered during the decision-making exercise when faced with two viable options, none of which is completely ethically justifiable. Although humans experience numerous ethical and moral dilemmas throughout their lives, most have relatively simple solutions. Ethical decision-making involves a wide...

Prohibition is not a stopper of something but a drive of a new era. It is an age when people are devoured by booze even more than before. Nobody follows this law, and everybody knows that. Police officers are all corrupted and engaged in all of this. People thought that...

The emphasis of this paper is on steps that may be taken to keep individuals safe from cyberbullying and other forms of online and mobile harassment. The internet plays a vital role in people’s lives every day. My brother has experienced online bullying, which has really affected him especially in...

Many people face social, emotional, cognitive, and health challenges in their homes. The article entitled “Home visiting in the internship” by White (2013) explains how professionals and other social workers tend to intervene on behalf of communities, families, and individuals to the challenges faced by the disadvantaged in society. First,...

Daily, every person has to choose how to act in different situations so the consequences of their actions would be acceptable to society. There are three basic criteria that can be associated with the treatment of others in everyday situations (Ruggiero, 2015); these criteria are consequences, obligations, and moral ideals....

Introduction Thomas Hobbes was the most prominent European scientist, thinker, philosopher, lawyer, religious scholar, a scholar of state, the creator of the social contract theory, who influenced the formation of civic and patriotic education. During his lifetime, he was criticized by his contemporaries for his philosophical and social views and...

Social classes in the United States are people with similar social status, wealth, and education. Although the division into social classes is very conventional, in reality, no one doubts the stratification of the U.S. population into different class categories. Indeed, in America, there is no formal division of society into...

In almost a couple of strokes, O’Connor sketched out the family conflict between mother and son. The author also outlined the problem of the era, the break-in consciousness, and fear of incomprehensible changes. The story is dedicated to family relations that stifle, like shackles that pull to the ground. This...

Introduction Work-life balance acts as a fundamental workplace reform to develop a healthy work environment that allows individuals to balance personal contentment and work demands to attain a happy life. Consequently, work-life balance in employed women permits them to accomplish their work tasks while also attending family and personal commitments....

Summary The problem of discrimination, violence and harmful attitudes affects many people worldwide. In particular, white fragility and white supremacy are two concepts revolving around the issue of racism. They contribute to trauma in marginalized groups and are associated with long-lasting adverse impacts on people’s lives. The purpose of this...

Groupthink Definition Groupthink is the psychological concept referring to how potentially dissenting members of a given group abstain from voicing their concerns due to their unwillingness to hinder the common effort. For the purpose of this assignment, groupthink may be defined as “a form of concurrence seeking among members of...

Introduction Stress is a concept used to denote a wide range of human conditions and actions that arise as a response to various extreme influences called stressors. The analysis of the vast clinical experience accumulated over many years on psychological disorders after severe stress (for example, military operations) was carried...

The frameworks of culture are essential in understanding the functions of societies and communities. As we have learned during this class, the structure of culture can be identified by its ideologies, practices, institutions, rules, and values. It becomes significant and almost immeasurable, at least in the sense of its influence...

This world is developing rapidly, and an important factor in its progress is that many acute problems either disappear or become less disturbing thanks to society’s efforts. People learn to accept each other despite their considerable differences, and the influence of stereotypes is getting weaker every day. However, one of...

The reaction to the vignette “Open Season: Children as Prey” can be called both shocking and thought-provoking. The text includes information about the difference between the living standards of children from rich and low-income families and the degree of horror to which poverty can reach. The example of Brazil shows...

There are various individuals within society who we cannot deal with effectively due to various reasons. Likewise, there are other people within the society who cannot deal with some of us within the community. However, it is the responsibility of every member of the community to ensure that they live...

Catfishing has become a prominent phenomenon in modern online communications. The victims of catfishing often receive the blame for falling into it and are labeled as too trusting or even naive. While, in many cases, catfishing does not lead to actual harm and can be avoided by being vigilant, it...

Abstract The article and podcast are focused on one common theme – the professional identity of the consultant. The report by Burns and Cruikshanks investigated the self-esteem of independently licensed consultants who performed rather poorly using the formula and sub-formula method in identifying their professional communication skills and roles (2017)....

Today’s institutions and organizations have the trend of giving formal recognition to the indigenous occupants of the nation. By taking place in inland acknowledgment, we tend to honor the enduring relationship of our land. This normally assists greatly in building a strong bond between the indigenous people and the surrounding...

I have ranked Vroom’s Expectancy Theory as number 1 because I agree that the expectation of the outcome is the strongest factor that can move individuals to action. I believe that motivation is closely connected to habits, as motivation to do something regularly leads to creating firmly established habits. However,...

Social justice is one of the social phenomena accompanying humanity throughout its history. Even ancient people faced the problem of finding a compromise between individual and collective interests, developing the most acceptable forms of behavior through moral prohibitions and prescriptions. All spheres of people’s joint life activity – economic, political,...

Introduction For a better understanding of any information, one should describe or analyze and compare. Thus, two essays were selected for the current analysis, which would be analyzed and compared in the context of its genre, choice of authors, and conventions. The rhetorical situation would be determined by the desire...

The functions that people perform in contemporary society can be examined and explained through an array of perspectives, yet Merton’s Role Theory appears to be the most convincing one. According to the main premise of the theory in question, a specific position that an individual has in a community and...

Introduction Freedom of speech, enshrined in international law, is a fundamental tenet of human rights. It is expressed in the freedom to express one’s opinion and thoughts, both verbally and in written speech, and includes freedom of the press and the media. The absence of restrictions on this right by...

The Belmonte Report was created as a blueprint for the conduct of research on human beings, detailing the core values of structured procedures in the scientific field. In summary, it offers fundamental ethical values for consideration in medical research developments. One of the key provisions in the establishment of acceptable...

Introduction The emergence of the term “social construction” was conditional upon the necessity to understand the way people’s perceptions are formed. This idea is applied to specific areas of life, and it is used for the purpose of clarifying the meaning behind different events. Therefore, the examination of this notion...

Knowing who you are and where you belong has been a human search throughout history. I exist in two worlds, and I don’t feel at home in either. I am “Angelica” in one universe and “Angélica” in the other. “Angélica” refers to a girl who used to live in Washington...

Cyberbullying may have more adverse consequences than traditional bullying since social networks allow targeted hate speech on any individual. Hana Kimura was a Japanese female professional wrestler and cast member of Terrace House, a popular Netflix reality show (Yuko, 2020). After being harshly criticized by the show’s viewers, she committed...

Ethical speaking plays a critical role in the establishment of trust between the speaker and their audience. Among the main reasons for maintaining ethical conduct in public speaking are establishing reputation and credibility, presenting an accurate and fair argument, and providing honest facts (Hamilton, 2015). Recently, I watched a broadcast...

Worldwide, the issue of race has been evident on several occasions. The nation itself was founded on the denigration and disregard for the lives of African-Americans and other minorities. By abolishing slavery, the Thirteenth Amendment should have signaled the end of all biases in the world. Despite this, they continue...

Introduction Discrimination is a biased or incorrect attitude towards a person based on characteristics that are not directly related to his physical, mental, or other abilities necessary for a particular situation. Racial discrimination has existed in the United States for centuries. Blacks survived slavery and terror, and their situation improved...

Introduction Being rare among children, the statistics of suicide cases increases in adolescent age. It appears to be one of the leading causes of death among youth. According to Bilsen (2018), “Suicide deaths account for about one fifth of all deaths among European older adolescents and young adults together (15–29...

Introduction Slavery is a topic that is considered common knowledge in the United States. It was a legal institution that facilitated human bondage, comprised of African Americans and Africans in the United States. Most books provide varied descriptions of the life of slaves. The majority of the books show the...

Thomas Aquinas’ Law and Justice Thomas Aquinas provides different perspectives of law, which he defines as a measure or rule of acts. The law either induces or restricts a man from acting in a certain way. Aquinas goes on to assert that law is an imposition through a measure or...

Literacy is explained as the capacity to read and write. Modern literacy is classified as reading the world more as compared to reading the word. Continuous reading of the world enables a person to learn the world and even have that knowledge at their fingertips. Every information someone reads and...

Black Lives Matter is an international activist movement founded in the United States in 2013. The movement aims to fight racism and violence aimed at African Americans. The movement was formed by three activists after a fatal shooting of a black teenager, Trayvon Martin. BLM movement gained the peak of...

Some ethical theories, such as deontological ethics and virtue ethics, can be used to work with issues that can appear during the audit process. According to deontological ethics, “people have a duty to respect other people’s rights and treat them accordingly” (Ethical theories, n.d.). Thus, when faced with an ethical...

The creation of a policy is not the only task many social workers have to face one day. Specific preparatory steps and outcomes cannot be ignored, and one of them is evaluation. According to Jansson (2018), policy evaluation is a complex subject because of multiple values that exist and shape...

Jayson Blair is a journalist that is broadly known not for his professional achievements but for the scandal of plagiarism and for showing an unprofessional approach to such a responsible job. The 2003 scandal of a plagiarizing New York Times writer has committed several acts of journalistic fraud. In their...

Mental health practitioners can minimize the impact of racial and cultural differences when delivering essential and critical care to people with mental health issues by factoring in various ethical and commitment obligations in the line of duty. The first thing to consider is to learn to adapt to new environments...

Ascribed status is beyond a person’s control such as race and gender while achieved status is based on merit and qualification. For instance, children tend to have more ascribed status compared to adults because they lack a voice in most matters. However, it is important to note that a person...

The document “Letter from a Birmingham jail” written by Martin Luther King Jr. is an eloquent one, expressing the pain of Afro-American people of the twentieth century. The author aims at reaching a broad audience consisting of moderate white people. During his appeal, he constantly mentions “white brothers” and claims...

Introduction – Social Class The social class, to which individuals are attached, decides upon the manifold aspects of their life less talk of sports alone. The quality of food they eat; the clothes they wear; the houses they dwell in, and the social life they are used to live, be...

Today, the behavior of the people is largely determined by the influence of various digital media, through which certain ideas and beliefs are broadcast. More specifically, social networks tend to exercise a strong degree of control over the thoughts and behaviors of their users. It is theorized that this effect...

Introduction Petkantchin argues that tobacco is a dangerous substance because it kills many people across the globe (2). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cigarettes and tobacco kill over six million people annually (Leicester and Levell 4). Incidentally, over 60,000 deaths are caused by passive (or secondhand smoke). Individuals...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to physical and/or sexual assault of a spouse or intimate partners, a healthcare issue that has drawn so much controversy in the past years (Jewkes 1). Its resultant impact is associated with the mental and physical health of the victim, ranging from physical body harm...

Conclusions reached by authors The following are the main points discussed by authors on drug dependence as a chronic illness. The authors concluded from their research that drug dependence has similar features to chronic illnesses although many of the medical facilities do not regard that (Kleber et al. 2000). Among...

Abstract Disney movies constitute one of the wide sort for movie collections in many American homes. Walt Disney Corporation produced the first animated film in 1937 and branded it Snow White. Over the years, it has produced about 45 animated movies. Amongst the most popular list includes Pinocchio: produced in...

Background and overview Prescription medicines are essential to all households in the US, but there are concerns about the extent to which they can cause harm due to problems with unsafe storage, disposal methods, and lack of proper education regarding their risks. The CDC has categorized drug abuse as a...

Defining privacy and privacy law In the broader perspective, privacy laws are regulations that protect the private information of individuals or organizations. Privacy in this case refers to the ability of organizations or individuals to plan information concerning them and hence expose them selectively. The limits and scope of what...

Background The evidence available shows that there are and have been differences between male and female employees in terms of payment, promotion, placement, and other aspects at the workplace in virtually economies world over Pettit and Hook (167). However, it is important to note cases of gender inequality have been...

Sex education refers to education that touches on elements of sexuality. It covers topics such as sex organs, reproduction, sexual intercourse, and reproductive health among other things. This paper seeks to discuss the introduction and assessment of learning needs in relation to the sex education teaching project. The paper will...

Abstract The problem of racial discrimination in the American society is rooted deep in the public consciousness. Disregarding all the measures which were imposed for overcoming the racial stereotypes, the problem of racial discrimination of African Americans still exists. The racial prejudices still can be found in the mass media...

Abstract There are no exact figures of drug users in the world. A relatively small proportion of heroin and other drug users are in contact with drug treatment agencies of any kind. Much research energy has been devoted to trying to find out the reasons why people develop drug problems....

A critical view of the ludological scene is quite essential in the current society because the game world is near to taking over traditional societal activities. More and more people are getting involved in active video gaming. This has continued to grow across the demographic divide in spite of the...

Introduction David Wood’s article “Effect of child and family poverty on child health in the United States” is a 2003 publication in the Pediatrics journal, volume 112 from pages 707 to 711. In this article, Wood (2003) examines the prevalence of child poverty in the U.S., the causes and effects...

Introduction During the last decade, the importance of biological research has increased dramatically. Because such type of investigations implies the necessity of using human subjects or animals, the ethical aspect of using humans and animals in biomedical research becomes very important. The vast majority of acts and regulations admit that...

Introduction This paper is a response to the call for individual reaction on ethics based topic. Ethics relates to values of human behavior as to whether they are correct or not. The acceptance of an act will in most cases depend on the assessor’s emotions as a result of the...

Introduction Intimate partner violence against immigrant women has been rising steadily and has now reached unimaginable proportions, however, it is only recently that studies exposed the grave situation of the matter. Studies have further revealed that although immigrant women suffer abuse from their spouses, many of them prefer to continue...

Drug problem in Australia and in the world has been a persistent issue. Drug misuse has rendered many people’s brains to malfunction and consequently low input into the economy. Young people have been adversely affected and drug use has resulted in crimes and prostitution so as to meet their cost...

Generosity as a virtue bears some distinct characteristics; it’s a learned virtue that depends on both action and attitude, it is a basic moral and personal orientation to life, it intends to give things that promote human well-being, its practice makes one achieve long-term good. Aristotle once observed that generosity...

Introduction An immigrant is a word originating from the word immigration. People define immigration as the process of moving from one foreign country to another. Those people moving from such foreign countries into others are therefore referred to as immigrants. There are several reasons why people migrate to other countries....

Illegal narcotics consumption is one of the major criminal activities experienced in all countries across the globe. This is why I choose to study some criminal issues related to the crime. As one involved in the criminal prevention and ensuring public safety, it is important to understand what constitutes illegal...

Methodology An accelerated tempo of globalization of virtually all aspects of human life has reaffirmed the need to interact and relate well with people of diverse cultures, in both liberal and conservative societies. Islamic societies like Saudi Arabia and other considerably conservative societies from the East have not been spared...

Sale of human organs is a popular topic of ethical discussions that exhibits a polarized debate that offers no compromising solution. Moral dilemmas involved in the sale of human organs make up its ethical issue (Shaheen, 1987). The arguments for and against sale of human organs have justification through moral...

Introduction Homosexuality in the contemporary society is a popular topic of ethical discussions that exhibits a polarized debate that offers no compromising solution. Moral dilemmas involved in homosexuality make up its ethical issue. The arguments for and against homosexuality have justification through moral principles however; no argument is fully accepted....

Introduction The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is a computer software whose main usage is in data analysis (IBM n.p.). The program created and first launched in 1968 by Norman Hie, a political science post-graduate student at Stanford University(IBM n.p.). The software has grown to become the most popular...

Introduction The modern world is hard to understand and accept as it is: there are several rules to be followed; still, some people find it interesting to break these rules and norms. The question of animal rights and human participation in researching using animals’ lives seems to be one of...

Introduction Drug addiction is a process by which a person becomes dependent on a drug to function normally. Failure to use such a drug causes withdrawal symptoms. The drugs which cause addiction include cannabis compounds, depressants, stimulants, designer drugs and hallucinogens. The most common of cannabis compounds is marijuana. Alcohol...

Introduction Job burnout has been a very crucial variable being discussed at workplaces across the globe. Many researches are being conducted around the globe to find the ways of curtailing greatly levels of burnout and hence reducing the negative impact it has on individuals at work and at home. Burnout...

The gap between the rich and the poor in the United States has long been present. In their book, The Rich get Richer and the Poor Get Prison, Jeffrey Reiman and Paul Leighton examine the criminal justice system in the United States. The two explore the biasness of the system...

Executive summary The concern over drug and substance abuse among adolescents has been discussed far and wide all over the world. More so, research studies by World Health Organization and other interest groups have underscored the fact that adolescents in western countries are the most affected. Alcohol use among adolescents...

Introduction As the world becomes even more complex by the day, it becomes necessary to apply technology so as to make life and work easier and this is the main reason why many sectors have employed the use of the latest technology. The criminal justice system is no different and...

Introduction Communication is the process by which information moves from one person to another. It can either be formal or informal. Informal communication is used by everybody whereas formal communication is mostly used by organizations, although they also use the informal type of communication. For communication to be effective, information...

Introduction Teenage pregnancy can be referred to as becoming pregnant by under aged girls who are between the age of 12 -18. These are females who become pregnant before reaching the legal age. Teenage pregnancy can occur as a result of fertility level of a person. Social and personal issues...

After the September 11th attack of the World Trade Center by terrorists, America has since curtailed a great deal of freedom regarding immigration policies in an attempt to curb illegal immigration. This change has had far-reaching effects on immigrants to the United States, and especially to the Islamic community of...

Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon that impedes the efforts of an organization towards attaining success. To enhance the smooth running of operations, conflicts have to be resolved using various workable approaches. Power has a big role to play in conflict resolution. Power is an integral part of conflict resolution in...

Introduction The drug and substance abuse problem is a significant issue in the global healthcare system, and its addressing at the local level is an essential contribution to the work aimed to improve people’s health. As an example of specific target activity, the programs and policies of the City of...

Introduction Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior that is sexually humiliating, offensive, or intimidating. This problem has been an issue of great concern in society for decades, and women are the major victims. Sexual harassment is often confused with misconduct and assault, which refer to physical contact without the victim’s consent,...

Social inequality influences various spheres of individuals’ lives and has numerous implications in the nation’s laws and regulations. One of the critical social issues is racism involved in multiple activities and views and affects different areas, including the country’s immigration policies. Although the US has experienced significant changes in the...

Introduction Many studies have proven that men are typically paid more than their female counterparts in many parts of the world are. One such study carried out by the Pew Research Center found out that the gender pay gap has narrowed since 1980, but it has plateaued since 2003. The...

Introduction The rise of the industrial age in the 20th century, altered the human lifestyle bringing with it benefits as well as challenges to the world’s population. Population growth came as a result of urbanization where a lot of workers were needed in order to keep up with the work...

Letter to a historical figure Dear George W. Bush, I am … the student of … college. I am also the concerned citizen of the US who is interested in politics. My interest is backed by my affinity with social sciences and my deepest care for the world’s peace and...

Human is a social creature. Many thousands of years ago, when people began organizing communities, first small, and then bigger and bigger, their social evolution began. To be a member of a social group meant to be protected by other members of the community. Nowadays, we observe thousands of people...