“The Costs of Racism to White People” by P. Kivel

The article by Kivel named “The Costs of Racism to White People” was chosen as the investigated source. The rationale for choosing this source is the growing interest in the problem of racial differences. Moreover, this source includes enough evidence base to be considered relevant and reliable. Henceforth, this work...

Social Work With Native American Population

Summary The Native American or Indigenous population has historically been challenged by severe oppression ever since the European population’s first arrival in the Americas. Centuries characterized by severe generational trauma, forced segregation and migration, as well as discrimination, have been important determinants of health disparities and socioeconomic disadvantages (Van Dyke...

Indigenous Women Discrimination in Canada

The struggle for the rights of Indigenous people of Canada only truly began in the 21st century, and so far, the situation of this population group cannot be called favorable. Indigenous people continue to experience discrimination despite the numerous affirmations from the Canadian government that it will provide a better...

Responsibility for Citizens’ Well-Being

Introduction Discussions on whether the responsibility for citizens’ well-being in the face of social risks lies with private individuals, the state, or both have been experienced in many countries. One of the aspects that have been analyzed involves the social responsibility for health. Many people in society face challenges when...

Disability Concepts, Perception and Values

Introduction Demographic Information Individuals with disabilities refer to all people with special needs, including long-term physiological, subjective, intelligent, or functional limitations. Disability is projected to affect over a billion people, equating to around 15% of the global population (Whittle et al., 2017). As per the American Community Survey, elderly individuals...

Homelessness in United States of America

The increased rate of homelessness in the United States of America, particularly in parts of California, confirms to go up daily. The government is solely blamed for putting economic performance at the forefront and not prioritizing the well-being of its citizens. Through the alarming facts posted on social media platforms,...

Women Exclusion from Labor Market

Boydston’s thesis is that excluding women from market labor created a space for men to monopolize production and define it as work, which legitimized their dominance in society. Prior to the industrial revolution, women were engaged in a wide range of market activities such as producing and selling food, textiles,...

Xenophobia in the US in the Context of COVID-19

With public fear and its intentional abuse as the main reasons, Asian discrimination received a disturbing level of support after the coronavirus outbreak, which is, in my opinion, unacceptable. The coronavirus disease pandemic shook the world and brought changes on all possible levels – social, political, economic, financial, cultural, and...

Criminal Justice System and the Problem of Racism

This essay discusses whether the criminal justice system in England and Wales is institutionally racist. This paper starts with an overview of the issue, then pivoting to how infrastructural biases influence crime analytics. It provides a display of problematic areas in the justice system and the possible solution to them...

Inspiration for Women to Address Inequality

When you think about inequality, according to you, what kind of people face it now more than others? Blacks? Latinos? The right answer is women. They share this planet fifty-fifty with men, but they are less respected. At the same time, you may ask – how women do not have...

The Anti-Science Attitudes in the U.S.

Introduction The March 2017 cover of Time magazine features stark red lettering against a black background, loudly asking the question: “Is Truth Dead?” The headline is indicative of the rise of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories among the American public within the last ten years. Large sections of the American population...

Why Should Abortion Be Made Legal?

Introduction Historically, abortions have always been a topical issue which produced numerous debates and arguments between people holding opposite views. Gradually this led to the establishment of two general groups of people, namely, the pro-life and the pro-choice (“Can you explain.” 2019). The former believe that life is sacred and...

Importance of Agreeing with Others

Agreeing with other people is a social default called the truth bias, and it is useful in establishing and maintaining social relationships. Disagreeing is good, especially when one wants to listen and understand the other person’s position in an argument. However, concurring with others on an issue develops a friendly...

A Relationship Between the Individual and Society

This paper explores the relationship between the individual and society using the article After over three decades of covering Russia, I leave in despair. One man has extinguished the bright hope many once felt. It was written by Robertson, a CNN journalist in 2022. Before reading the paper, one should...

Growing Up Colored Article by Gates

In this article, the author tells about growing as a person of color in the middle of the 20th century. He addresses the way things changed in terms of attitude towards people of color over the course of the whole text, yet it becomes apparent in the end that there...

The Problem of International Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is currently a critical issue that any Internet user can face since the spread of this phenomenon is increasing. It can have significant effects on life quality, especially in the case of children and teenagers. Thus, as a research question, an analysis of the causes of international cyberbullying from...

“A Modest Proposal” by Swift

Introduction Is the solution to poverty selling babies for food? During the early 1700s, poverty was rampant in Ireland. The people could not provide for themselves or their families. There was a population increase, with most of these people being street children who spent their days begging in the streets...

Diversity, Racism, and Identity in the United States

American society experiences a new wave of disagreements and debates in the most fundamental topics of American democracy functioning. The two-party system and unprecedented Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential elections caused new lines of polarization between the Republican and Democrat electorate (Abramowitz and McCoy 137). Migration and diversity...

Environmental Racism as Rights Infringement

Focus This paper focuses particular attention on the problem of “ecologic racism” from the point of view of discrimination, inequality, and infringement of the rights of the “oppressed” category of society. This study is devoted to the holistic disclosure of environmental inequality’s essence, nature, and features. Moreover, the authors of...

Lack of Understanding for Students With Full-Time Jobs

Being a college student is hard because getting a degree requires a lot of effort and substantial financial support. However, being a working student with a full-time job is even more challenging due to a lack of understanding for off-campus or online students who do not have enough time for...

Individual Responsibilities on Definirion of Social Justice Issues

Societies globally face diverse challenges surrounding the equitability of resources, opportunities, and privileges. Owing to inequality in the distribution of resources, treatment, rights, and responsibilities among societies resulting in the oppressors and oppressed in diverse societal ranks birthing social injustices, social justice as a dynamic movement traces back from the...

Elderly Health and Substance Abuse Relationship

Studying the history and research conducted on the problems in 1948-1958 can provide important insight for solving problems in the modern world. Hence, the topics chosen for this scientific paper are elderly health and social care and alcohol and substance abuse. During the search for articles on this topic, two...

The Mission of Self-Isolation in Volatile Times

The coronavirus pandemic, the self-imposed isolation regime that has swiftly changed people’s lives, uprooted their way of life, and not surprisingly, many are now under psychological stress. While self-isolation during the pandemic is a necessary measure, it is also a source of anxiety for many people. The article “Magnificent isolation:...

Process Evaluation: Needs Assessment Program for the Elderly

Background Information The elderly population has several needs, including physical health, safety, and normal daily activities. With the increasing number of baby boomers entering the retirement phase, social workers play a role in facilitating the wellbeing of the elderly population (Plummer et al., 2014). This process evaluation reports the assessment...

White Supremacy Resurgences and Cultural Healing Responses

White Supremacy Resurgences The modern world is still full of discriminatory practices, and the studied webinar discusses its roots and possible ways to solve the problem. White supremacy culture inherent in the system fuels racism and violence and allows it to develop further. This culture forms the system, influences the...

Violence Against Indigenous Women

Introduction Abuse against Indigenous women is especially pronounced since Indigenous women are among the world’s most marginalized populations. Indigenous women face hugely disproportionate and severe levels of violence. Conventional interventions frequently attempt to address the issue of violence against women by establishing programs that focus the onus on the woman...

Disability: Social Origin and the Role of Aging, Gender, and Race

Disability Justice Modern American society is moving towards a tolerant attitude to vulnerable categories of the population, including people with disabilities. However, an intersectional perspective in this context remains insufficient. In other words, there is a scarcity of data on how the concept of disability intercrosses with various identities, such...

Aspects of COVID-19 Crisis Management

COVID-19 is a health crisis whose impact has been felt throughout the world. Initially, most states in the world thought that it would only take a few months to contain the spread of the virus. However, about two years later, the crisis is still affecting the globe with most nations...

“Effectiveness of a Web-Based Screening”: Main Topic, Strengths, and Weaknesses

The article selected for the appraisal investigates the benefits of web-based motivational interventions for the reduction of adolescent substance use. The results of the randomized control trial (RCT) conducted by Arnaud et al. (2016) suggest that the intervention group demonstrated a considerable reduction in drinking frequency and quantity compared to...

The Americans with Disabilities Act Provisions

Introduction For the past century, the primary focus of the US national legislature has been given to the notions of social equity and inclusion. The US, being a conglomerate state for people of various backgrounds and beliefs, has recently initiated a series of congress bills that center around the gap...

The Integrated Approach to Studying Addiction

Introduction The model of addiction etiology that best describes why people become addicted and the most effective ways of helping them is the integrated approach model. The integrated approach model received widespread attention and acclaim following the works of Dr. Gabor Mate that heavily relied on personal experiences and scientific...

Cyberbullying, Aggression and Violent Behavior

Ansary, N. S. (2020). Cyberbullying: Concepts, theories, and correlates informing evidence-based best practices for prevention. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 50, 101343.  The main topic of this work is to consider cyberbullying and related concepts from a theoretical point of view to improve evidence-based practice. Since effective work in any field...

The Problems of American Dream and Race

For a long time, many people have been coming to the United States to realize their goals. In the course of this process, the cultural and social phenomenon of the American dream was formed. It represents the idea of equality of opportunity for all nations, which lets people feel the...

Correlation of HIV, AIDS in White Males Who Are Injection Drug Users

For a better understanding of how the health factors of the population develop and form, it is necessary to conduct epidemiological studies. Epidemiological methods enable healthcare to obtain a large amount of knowledge necessary for the prevention and treatment of diseases. The ongoing process of spreading HIV infection is one...

The Problem of Teen Dating Violence

Niolon, P. H., Vivolo-Kantor, A. M., Tracy, A. J., Latzman, N. E., Little, T. D., DeGue, S., Lang, K. M., Estefan, L. F., Ghazarian, S. R., McIntosh, W. L. K., Taylor, B., Johnson, L. L., Kuoh, H., Burton, T., Forston, B., Mumford, E. A., Nelson, S. C., Joseph, H., …...

Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches for Drug Addiction Clients

Introduction Substance and drugs are a global issue with the current social, economic and cultural lifestyles. Millions of individuals suffer from addiction to one or more substances, the most abused being alcoholism and using opium. Drug addiction affects many aspects of individuals’ lives, such as health, social interactions, education, economic...

Divorce Issues: Causes and Effects on Children

Simply put, a divorce is the lawful dissolving of a matrimonial relationship, comprising of any ceremonial breakup between a husband and his wife based on constituted customs. Put differently, a divorce is any manner of absolute detachment between a husband and the wife. Initially, the term was used to refer...

Gender Inequality in Security Sector

Gender inequality is a global challenge requiring immediate response from political and social principles from different countries. This inequality could not be more prevalent if a positive means of whistle-blowing from concerned personnel. There is an increasing imbalance between male and female workers in the security sector. This has been...

Poverty, Politics, and Profit as US Policy Issue

Summary Poverty remains one of the most intractable problems to deal with, both in the international community and in the United States. Poverty presents both socio-economic and political threats since it can seriously destabilize the domestic and – indirectly – international political situation. Acute problems of social inequalities have the...

Blue-Eyed vs. Brown-Eyed Experiment

The fact that bias treatments can be reversible was shocking in the “Blue-eyed Brown-eyed experiment.” Elliot used this test to expose the learners to discrimination, in which blue-eyed children were initially preferred and given more privileges in the classroom than brown-eyed students. Later, Elliot reversed the situation, preferring brown-eyed kids...

COVID-19 Epidemic and Alcohol and Drug Addiction

The opioid problem has been dubbed the most significant public health disaster of our time, second only to COVID-19. Mendell (2021) says that many expected to pass swiftly, an epidemic is still wreaking havoc on innocent people, and there appears to be no end in sight. Others are stressed out...

Problem of Suicidal Ideation in Sexual Minority

Bouris, A., Everett, B. G., Heath, R. D., Elsaesser, C. E., & Neilands, T. B. (2016). Effects of victimization and violence on suicidal ideation and behaviors among sexual minority and heterosexual adolescents. LGBT Health, 3(2), 153-161. The study was carried out to fill the gap in research concerned with the...

High-Risk Substance Use in Kenyan Students

Abstract This dissertation focuses on high-risk prevalence among Kenyan high school, college, and university students. International organizations and numerous researchers indicate that this problem is universal and especially acute for developing nations. Consequently, scientific evidence reveals that Kenya suffers from the situation, meaning that a study is needed to investigate...

Sociological Imagination: Thinking About the Mission

While thinking about the justifications for my selection, change is what comes first to mind. I do not fear change, and with this attribute, my survival in a challenging situation is guaranteed. I feel challenged, and I am up for it because tests pave the way for new experiences. This...

Gender Bias in Sports Commentary Observations

Gender inequality in sports is a major problem, which encompasses gender discrimination, the wage gap, unequal representation of male and female athletes, less media attention and the biased coverage of women’s events. According to Adams and Tuggle, despite the growing participation of women in competitions at all levels, “coverage of...

Approaches to the Study of Social Inequality

Introduction A distinctive feature of modern society – its differences along national, social, demographic, class, gender, religious, material and many other lines – has given rise to social inequality. Earlier it was manifested in the form of violence against the individual, today it is not so manifest; nevertheless, the problem...

Foundations in Couple and Family Therapy

Abstract When counseling, questions have a significant role; they enable the interviewer and interviewee to engage in various aspects. Linear and systemic questions have a significant impact on the performance of the interview. Counselors make use of these types of questions to gain insights into the problem experienced by the...

The “How Much Does Your Name Matter?” Podcast Review

Racism is still a critical topic because it is presented in various forms that are challenging to control legislatively. The podcast “How much does your name matter?” discusses unique African American and white names that cause racial discrimination. For instance, the podcast’s guest, Steve Levitt, talked about their research that...

Censorship and Cancellation in Different Spheres

As the restriction of speech and communication, censorship has always been an integral part of society. Usually, it is determined by the government, private institutions, or public foundations in order to control obscenity, child pornography, hate speech, as well as improve the level of national security. Currently, censorship is frequently...

Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Army

Introduction The purpose of this essay is to determine why personnel in the army remain gender-stereotyped and rape deficient despite robust training initiatives and requirements. In the military, sexual assault occurs as a result of insufficient knowledge and understanding associated with gender stereotypes and rape myths acceptance. Training validity and...

Gambling, Financial Problems, and Family Impact

Gambling often contributes to increases in debt problems and psychological distress, both or one who has pre-existed or even influenced gambling. The use of an individual’s resources in the form of gambling often results in severe financial loss, which then contributes to increased borrowing, as it is often a diagnostic...

The Issue of Low-Income Working Mothers

Families headed by single mothers are a widespread social phenomenon all over the United States. At the same time, often, such families are vulnerable and unprotected against the socio-economic challenges that face all the parents raising their children and maintaining the household. However, some single parents with a more stable...

Gentrification and Segregation in US Society

Introduction As the population of the United States continues to rise and more people move to the country’s cities, the need for additional housing grows. As a result, gentrification has become a more common phenomenon. Gentrification refers to the process of transforming areas to meet the wants and desires of...

Social Work Assignment: Gender, Money, and the Charity Organization Society

Throughout the history of its development, the sphere of social work has witnessed the work of various contributors dedicated to achieving social equality and creating an inclusive environment in which all people can feel accepted and valued. Considering the diversity of such professionals is important for illustrating the multi-dimensional nature...

Community Influence on Racial Identity

America is on the verge of a racial melting point due to the expansion of multiracial individuals. The definitions that fit an individual are framed by ethnic or racial identity. Conceptualizing the multidimensional constructs consists of the diverse attitudes amongst the people. As such, race is a discourse subject that...

Homelessness During COVID-19 in the US and Europe

Rodriguez, N. M., Lahey, A. M., MacNeill, J. J., Martinez, R. G., Teo, N. E., & Ruiz, Y. (2021). Homelessness during COVID-19: challenges, responses, and lessons learned from homeless service providers in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. BMC Public Health, 21(1657), 1-11.  The primary focus of the study is to analyze and...

Race Related Issues in Society

In modern humanistic society, discrimination on various grounds, including race, is unacceptable. However, even nowadays, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic face various difficulties due to their race. In particular, Blacks in America face systematic labor discrimination that affects women particularly hard (Weller, 2019). People of color also suffer the...

Disabilities: The Intersectional Character

Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed in 1990, has significantly improved the lives of disabled individuals, in particular, by facilitating their access to public spaces. However, these people are still faced with injustices, and such factors as gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion may further worsen their...

Drug Addiction and Stigmatization

The most perplexing aspect of addiction is its nature. People always have reasons to fall into drug addiction. A mentally healthy person living a fulfilling life will never consider drugs to alleviate mental pain. From my point of view, the core reason for drug addiction is society’s order: poverty, stigmatization,...

Causes to Eradicate Homophobia and Sexism

I am a woman, and women of the FMLN movement stand for social justice and equality are ought to as well. Unlike men of the FMLN, women of the movement are fighting two injustices at once, one from the dictatorship and one from within the group. We joined the group...

Global Societal Issue: Food and Water Security

To identify and narrow down possible topics, I researched official documents and studies on the available themes, summarizing the knowledge available so far. Statements from government bodies, academic institutions, and organizations battling global societal issues were also useful for this endeavor, as they allowed examining the subjects in detail. According...

Discussion: Treating Smoking Dependence

A controlled study was performed to determine the efficacy of Mindfulness Therapy (MT) in treating smoking dependence among 40 adults. Half of the participants received the standard therapy for smoking dependence, while the rest received the MT. After 16 weeks, the participants were asked to fill out the Nicotine Dependence...

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as Welfare Policy

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) began in 1996 with the passing of the associated action. It was meant to strengthen families, encourage their workforce participation, and prevent long-term dependency on welfare (Hamilton, 2016). The program attempted to help low-income communities achieve self-sufficiency by not simply offering cash but...

Salvation Army’s Aims and Actions

Hope is a powerful emotion: its presence can guide and inspire, while its lack often calls forth devastation. In the holiday season, joy, happiness, and hope are shared by everyone in the community, representing the core values of the human experience. During this time, many see the Salvation Army as...

Bullying in Poverty and Child Development Context

Introduction Fundamentally, poverty defines the low socioeconomic status that deprives people of the ability to access vital resources such as food, clean water, clothing, and accommodation. However, the modern context of poverty also includes the deprivation of proper health care, education, and social security (Okalow, 2021). While poverty remains a...

Personal Change: Cutting Time Spend Online on Social Media

Change of behavior is a tricky thing to manage especially when one is under addiction. I chose to make a change in the time that I spend online because it wastes more time. I sometimes miss sleeping for at least eight hours because I spend most of my time on...

Living Alone: The Rise of the Trend

There are two main cultural and economic forces that contribute to the development of this trend. Firstly, the market continues inventing and producing tools and devices for the household that simplify the performance of housekeeping duties (Family diversity is the new normal for America’s children, 2022). Therefore, people, particularly women,...

The Marijuana Legalization Arguments Analysis

Introduction Over the past decades, the world has experienced increased debate on the need for marijuana legalization. Marijuana is the realm’s most prevalent illegal drug, with an extensive base of regular users. It is the third most commonly used recreational drug in Western countries after alcohol and nicotine. Marijuana, which...

Adolescent Addiction and Behavioral-Based Alcoholism

Background Addiction to substances can be perplexing and difficult to comprehend. Despite the progressively unfavorable consequences, addicted people take drugs and alcohol obsessively. Psychiatrists and psychologists have created a variety of theoretical models to explain the paradoxical and complicated character of addictive behavior throughout the years. Various techniques have been...

Domestic Violence: Preventing Intimate Partner Violence

Domestic violence, meaning a violent act committed against a person in a domestic relationship such as a spouse, a relative, or a dating or sexual partner, has been a problem for centuries. Although society, especially Western, is formally developing in the way of spreading the ideas of tolerance, large mindedness,...

Assisted Living in American Society

Introduction Assisted living is a vital part of American society that provides a unique service for older people and their families. Facilities that provide this service regularly put their efforts into making the lives of their residents less burdensome by having assistants that are available at any time and facilitate...

Racial Stereotypes and Prejudice in Modern Society

The black people have always been suffering from oppression throughout history, starting from the period of colonization and until nowadays. Although society seems to be awakening from ignorance and the Black Lives Matter movement made a massive shift in people’s minds, there are still numerous problems and struggles that black...

Homelessness as a Social Issue in California

Introduction The issue of homelessness has brought several issues in California, owing to the large population of financially unstable citizens. One can think the people of California are well-off, resulting from the high wages in the Golden state. However, the houses are equally expensive, making them unaffordable, which is the...

Researching the History of Racism

The history of racism shows that it has evolved over time. Namely, the starting point was the radicalized violent behavior of the privileged people towards discriminated ones. For example, Native Americans were mainly exterminated by European newcomers (Griffiths & Keirns, 2015). Next, the transatlantic slave trade brought to the Americas...

Racial Discrimination in the Industry of Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Racism has become a common word throughout the world as news report everyday issues relating to racial inequality. It is the unequal treatment of a person based on his or her skin colour. Since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the world in the late days of 2019 and early 2020, many...

Analysis and Discussion of GLSEN Report

The tables chosen for this analysis from both the national and Florida survey illustrate the frequency of verbal and physical harrassment experienced by LGBTQ students. The report from Florida exposes that the most frequent form of verbal harassment received by students is often due to their sexual orientation, followed by...

Is Canadian Society Truly Equal?

Introduction Class struggles appeared during the development of early marketing relations between people. The modern conflict primarily exists between the owners of industries and various forms of business, the affluent people, and their labor force, who belong to the lower and middle class (Corrigall-Brown, 2020). In fact, Karl Marx, the...

The History of Relationships Between Police and African Americans

The history of racial discrimination in America is long, intense and eventful, and is inseparably linked to the history of the country. Although nowadays the society is at the point of realizing how crucial it is to have a similar attitude towards each of its members, the issue is still...

Mitigation Strategies in Crisis

A crisis arises in a normal working environment, affecting work and service delivery in general. According to the research framework, the mitigation method has a critical role in maintaining peace and resolving the issue. It is a strategy that lays out a step-by-step process for reducing risks and dangers as...

The Negative Effects of Video Games on Children

In the modern world, everybody is surrounded by various technologies that consume children in every way possible. They opt for playing video games and spending their time in the virtual world rather than communicating with their peers in real life. Therefore, it is evident that video games negatively impact teenagers...

Gender Inequality at Google Inc.

Prior to reading the given article, I was not even thinking of the scale of gender inequality in Google. However, this problem is inherent to the majority of modern companies, not only Google. For example, England et al. (2020) argue that the last decade has been marked by a significant...

Bullying During Orientations in the Universities

Introduction Orientations are a great way to familiarize students with a university and help them join student life. Such events have long been considered instrumental in providing new students with the basic knowledge that can enhance the integration process. Moreover, there are certain psychological aspects to orientations, as they encourage...

Spatial and Social Mobility: Barriers and Restrictions

In sociology research, there are several forms of mobility that can be restricted for disadvantaged populations. According to Massey and Denton (2013), barriers to spatial mobility or intra-urban migration can also act as challenges to individuals’ movement through social hierarchy systems. The authors regard groups’ movement across various locations as...

Issue of the Culture of Color

Irenosen Okojie introduces the notion of black joy, in other words, explains what it is and why humanity needs it, in the cognominal video by BBC Ideas. In brief, this term stands for recognizing and appreciating the cultural heritage of people of color, such as reading a poem by June...

Slavery and Racism: History and Linkage

Introduction Nowadays, slavery is widely considered one of the worst immoral forms of forced labor and economic exploitation. It is important to understand that slavery went through several development stages during human history. For instance, the institution of slavery in Greece and Rome was significantly different from slavery in the...

Gun Violence as the Social Justice Issue

Nowadays, people have often faced the manifestation of different social justice issues. One may distinguish many problems. However, one may divide them into two categories. The first category includes international problems related to climate, wars, refugees, and so on. The second one is characterized by internal social justice issues of...

Racial Inequality, Immigration, and Healthcare in the US

Introduction American society is characterized by many immigrants of different races who have made their homes in the U.S. Although the U.S. has been applauded for being the destination for many immigrants, especially those from war zones, little has been done to ensure the immigrants’ wellbeing. Over the years, concerns...

Education and Income Inequality in the United States

Introduction Although the USA is regarded as a country of unlimited opportunities, the income gap undermines people’s aspirations to make their American Dream come true. Diverse factors affect people’s income, and education has been seen as one of the reasons for income inequality in the United States. The link between...

How Slaves Were Denied an Identity

Despite the fact that the white people treated slaves as lower creatures and constantly abused them, they also tried to deprive the black people of their identities. The main goal for it was to keep the slaves under control and limit their freedom as much as possible so they would...

“How to Be a Success”: Article by Michael Gladwell

Summary In his 2008 article, “How to Be a Success,” Michael Gladwell contemplates on the essential attributes of a successful person in the 21st century. Pursuing success, both in social interactions and in business is currently seen as one of the main goals for an individual to achieve. According to...

Whether Online Shaming Should Be Considered a Problem

Introduction It is hard to disagree that the rapid development of technologies has allowed people to get access to an extended number of new features and opportunities like distant communication. It is now possible to follow celebrities on Instagram or monitor the lives of old friends from school. At the...

What Is a Man Capable of to Survive?

Introduction The primary goal of any living organism is to survive. The same is true for humans, who stand at the top of the food chain. People rarely think about their survival and are rather concerned about their comfort in ordinary life. They choose tastier food and a softer bed...

Social Stratification and Global Influences

Introduction Social stratification (SS) is among society’s greatest issues resulting in a monopoly of power and diverse socioeconomic groups’ unequal access to wealth and the attributes of well-being. The phenomenon’s detrimental consequences cannot be overstated and range from differences in the quality of life to mental health challenges, including depression...

Violence against Women: A Review of the Global Issue

The 21st century can be characterized by the increasing level of public awareness in regard to various social issues. Among them, the fair and equal treatment of all people is one of the most topical matters that concern progressive communities. In spite of the recent efforts aimed at equality, women...

Gender in Workplace and Induction Case Study

Introduction The issue of gender is a central and highly discussed question not only in the realm of work and employment but also in general society. Women face inequality in their everyday lives; however, their work often has a direct effect on their monetary independence, social value, and sense of...

The Problem of Elder Abuse: Relevance and Management

Elder abuse is not an uncommon social issue, although it gets significantly less recognition than aggression between spouses or violence against children. For instance, child negligence or harassment is also exposed to massive discussion, and the case of struggles in orphanages are known for many years of history. However, when...

Divorce and Female Vulnerability in American Society

American society has made substantial progress in achieving gender equality in many aspects of social life. However, these efforts are still insufficient as females remain a vulnerable group due to the existing regulations, policies, and social norms. U.S. women face numerous challenges in such spheres as marriage and divorce (Yefet,...

Aspects of Cognitive Neuroscience

Introduction Cognitive levels are categorized into taxonomies based on the degree of generalization and class inclusion components or factors. The degree of generalization implies that the description of an object gets generalized as it moves up the taxonomy and gets more specific down the taxonomy. Class inclusion depicts the idea...

Planned Change Process in Alcohol Addiction

According to the Planned Change Process, the first step is recognizing that change is necessary. Carlos Ramirez, a social worker at a high school in a midwestern state, should work with four teenagers who were suspended for two weeks for drinking alcoholic beverages at school. He realizes that appropriate actions...

Wealth, Opportunity, and Teen Pregnancy Relationship

Girls from disadvantaged families are much more at risk of early pregnancy. Firstly, children from dysfunctional families often suffer from a lack of sexual education. Pregnancy at a young age is a consequence of early sexual initiation, improper or no contraceptive use, and a lack of awareness among adolescents (Yglesias,...

Poverty and Problematic Housing in California

Issue: The issue that needs to be covered in this discussion is the issue of the homeless population in the States, particularly in California. Homeless residents of the state are experiencing enormous problems with social adaptation, suffering from mental disorders and substance abuse. The question at Issue: The question that...

Freedom and Rights in Relation to COVID-19

From a legal point of view, freedom is the possibility of a certain human behavior enshrined in law, from the point of view of politics – the absence of interference or hindrances. In philosophy, it is considered that freedom is the possibility of an individual expressing his will. True freedom...

The Issues of Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia

Racism, sexism, and homophobia are more evident in white communities and other religious groups that have difficulty drawing the same levels of public disgrace. However, each is increasingly being used in competition with another (Stockdill & Danico, 2016). To most people, any of the three forms of prejudice is an...

Slavery Abolishment and Underlying Reasons

It is essential to announce the opportunity of slaves in the ten Confederate states still in defiance. Most importantly, the current subjection is exceptionally dishonest, harming the entire idea of human character. African Americans are deprived of each component of their characters, such as names and language. Their religions and...

The Shortage of Labor and Inability of European Farmers: Slave Trade

There was a combination of factors that contributed to the growth of the transatlantic slave trade. Among others, religious factors and racial attitudes common for European farmers at the time had a significant impact on this growth. The ability to expand overseas and reach Africa led to the development of...

Gang Violence and Urbanization

Urbanization in modern society is a widespread phenomenon faced not only by developing but also by developed countries. However, as more people move to cities, thereby expanding them, the urban crime rates rise (Ferreira, 2020). At the same time, criminals often unite in groups, thereby forming a severe threat to...

Money, Happiness, and Materialism Correlation

Materialism is one of the main problems of modern society. The main idea of Piff’s speech is that as a person’s wealth increases, his sense of empathy and compassion for the poorer decreases. The conclusions of more affluent people are reduced to the fact that the pursuit of their interests...

Challenges of Treating Substance Abuse in Homeless Population

Substance abuse remains among the major problems the health care industry is facing, also in developed countries. The difficulties emerging in the course of treatment are, however, not the key reason, as there exists a range of social issues to factor into the complexity of the situation. They are, for...

“Black Valedictorians and the Toxic Trope of Black Exceptionalism”: Analysis

The article “Black Valedictorians and the Toxic Trope of Black Exceptionalism,” written by young poet and writer Samuel Getachew was published in the New York Times in June 2021. It addresses the topic of racial discrimination in the US education system and treats black people’s triumph as something exceptional. The...

Ethnic Violence in the Era of Economic Globalization

Economic globalization refers to the interdependence of the world’s financial giants due to increased technology and trade across the borders. Economic globalization can lead to personality disturbance, inconsistent with identity. When economic globalization leads to disruptions and uncertainty of uniqueness, our identities change. When people interact with more extensive cultural...

Women in Business and Gender Diversity Policy

Executive Summary Despite the development of modern society in relation to human rights, there are still several serious problems. Thus, women still face obstacles on the way to successful management activities. Such aspects as gender prejudice have a very strong and detrimental effect on women’s career growth in the business...

Stereotype Threat and Arousal Effects on Women’s Math Performance

Introduction This study’s design is experimental because the researchers have given the participants math tests; some groups received materials that stated the gender difference in results, while others did not have this statement on the cover sheet of their test. The purpose was to examine the effect of stereotype threat...

Researching of Life After Retirement

Introduction Retirement is a significant life event that is accompanied by changes in daily routines, social roles, social connections, and income in later adulthood. Older people are spending more time in retirement as their life expectancy increases. Pension and savings schemes have alleviated the financial demands of retirement in many...

Drug Addiction: Analysis of Goeders and Guerin Research

Goeders & Guerin (1994) point out that anxiety and stress may be involved in drug use and increased risk of dependency, as these are involved in the etiology of cocaine use. This is also supported by Carlson & Birkett (2021), describing a study where stressed rats became more sensitive to...

Racial Identity and Racial Identification by Anthony Appiah

Appiah helps the readers see the more fundamental problems that stem from racism in the chapter ‘Racial Identity and Racial Identification’. These are the problems of the effect on people as they see themselves and consequently the paths of action that are open to them in life. Racism becomes the...

Self-Care Importance Overview

Social work requires high commitment and adherence to professional values. The core values of social work include service, dignity, justice, competence, integrity, and the importance of communication (National Association of Social Workers, 2017). Ethical principles behind these values state the importance of the professionalism of social workers, helping people, and...

Racial Inequality in the Judicial System

Introduction When institutions provide equal chances to persons of all races, this is referred to as racial equality. This means that institutions must provide individuals with legal, moral, as well as economic equality irrespective of such characteristics as skin color. Furthermore, racial fairness is the existence of ideas and structures...

Gender Disparity in Citations in High-Impact Journal Articles

“Gender disparity in citations in high-impact journal articles” by Chatterjee and Werner (2021) is published in JAMA Network and considers the differences among scholars. Both authors have qualifications in the Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health...

Discrimination and Sexual Violence Documentaries

One example of the African stories Adichie points out in the TED is that at 19 years old, Adichie says, “She had felt sorry for me even before she saw me. Her default position toward me, as an African, was a kind of patronizing, well-meaning pity” (Adichie, 2009). Further, Adichie...

Reconsidering Housing Policies in California

Extraordinary high homelessness rates in California have represented a serious social issue in California since the 19th century. The rapidly growing economy of the Golden State has attracted millions of people since then, and many of them have had to experience numerous hardships connected to purchasing a house or renting...

The Asian Racism: Joel Best’s Constructivism

The concept of “social problem” is in a strange position in sociological science: although “social problem” is the name of a standard subject offered to first-year university students, sociologists rarely use this term as a key one in their research framework. This concept is applied to a very large number...

Rutger Bregman’s Statement of Poverty

Rutger Bregman’s TED talk on poverty approaches the global problem to define core reasons why poverty does not limit the intellectual potential of the poor. The speaker focuses his speech on exploring how despite the popular opinion that poor people deliberately make poor choices, their choices are influenced by poor...

Policy Solutions to Address Homelessness in California

California has recorded a significant increase in the rates of homelessness since the 19th century. The state’s rapidly growing economy has attracted many people to the region, causing hardships in purchasing or renting a house. This has made people look for alternative means of shelter, which are not worthy of...

Stigmatization of the Psychologically Ill Patients

Despite the improvements in the effectiveness and quality of psychological health services and treatments, revolutions in psychiatric therapy remain incapable of minimizing stigma among mentally ill patients. Due to stigma, psychologically ill patients become victims of isolation and delayed treatments, resulting in significant economic and social burdens (Ye et al....

The High Unemployment Rate as a Most Serious Threat to Americans

Although the United States has one of the highest economic indicators globally, thousands of Americans are unemployed across the country. Despite the official national records, an actual level of unemployment is persistently high and can be a severe threat if government officials will not adopt necessary measures. Acknowledging the severity...

Separation of Law and Morals

The question of the interdependence of law and morality has worried many generations. In this regard, a discussion arose between G. Hart and L. Fuller about the relationship between morality and law. It was prompted by the question of how the courts of post-war Germany should regard Nazi legislation. Among...

The COVID-19 Vaccination and Racial Issues

As the number of people infected by COVID-19 grows, the issue of vaccination becomes more and more vital for every country. However, vaccine doses are distributed unevenly among people of different countries end ethnicities. The hypothesis for the present research is that even in developed countries, vaccine doses may be...

Discussion of Why the Youth Join Gangs

Youth violence can manifest in different forms, including forming or joining a gang. Although there are varying definitions of a youth gang, there are certain baseline features associated with youth gangs that differentiate them from other groups or organizations. The members of a youth street gang are typically between twelve...

Just and Equal Society

Every society has goals, and these goals depend on the population and vary by race, gender, class, disability, and sexuality. For example, some societies repress women’s expressions of sexuality, while other societies create various supporting programs for people with disabilities. These societies base their goals on ethical beliefs and norms,...

Displaced Persons’ Relocation: Perspectives’ Comparison

The two texts – “Displaced Persons in Germany: Present Operations” and “The Trains of Misery” – present the same situation in a different light. The first paper, written by the War Department, shows a government view of displaced persons’ relocation efforts, while the second one provides a first-person account of...

The Theoretical Origin of the Concept of Racism

In 1964, an important accomplishment was achieved in the struggle of the black population of America for their rights; the US Congress finally passed the Civil Rights Act, formally prohibiting racial discrimination. However, in the minds of ordinary people, these changes took much longer, and the film In the Heat...

Researching of Fire Service Safety

“Safety Climate and Firefighting” This literary work makes a significant contribution to research on the topic of public safety related to fire services. Therefore, the need for changes in the approach of security organizations in this field of activity of the general public is emphasized (DeJoy et al., 2017). This...

Adichie: A Single Story Can Have Negative Impact

In his July 2009 Ted Talk, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the negative impact that a single story can have (TED). Adichie argues that individual stories often arise from a misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about others. Such stories may have a malicious intent to suppress other groups of people because...

Remembering the Titans: Analysis of Film

The problem of racial inequality has been an acute one in society for many years. Despite the fact that it is actively raised in all sources of media, literature and films, it remains quite problematic. One example of a work that raises the issue of race is the film by...

Challenges for Enslaved Women in the Southern States

Introduction In 1981, under the pseudonym Linda Brent, Harriet Jacobs wrote a book addressing the living in the Northern States people’s indifference towards slavery in the Southern ones. Her stories focus on the life of enslaved girls, women, and mothers, who were facing various challenges on a permanent basis. This...

The Treatment of Asians and Asian-American Groups in the US

Introduction Asians and the Asian-American population have rapidly continued to be on the rise, especially in North America. The Chinese Filipinos are the first Asians to settle in the United States, after which many Asians have moved there (Tessler et al., 2020). Asians are diverse in language, culture, values, and...

Sociological Methods of Assessing Medical Care Accessibility

Introduction All humans have personal problems, and their problems may expand quantitatively and sometimes qualitatively. Subsequently, they get recognition in society and evolve from personal troubles to social issues. As societies differ, so do the issues that plague them. However, humans are presented with problems bringing disturbance to the whole...

Social Capital and COVID-19 Relationship

Bartscher, Alina Kristin, Danmarks Nationalbank, Sebastian Seitz, Sebastian Siegloch, Michaela Slotwinski, and Nils Wehrhöfer. “Social capital and the spread of Covid-19: Insights from European countries.” Journal of Health Economics (2021): 102531. The article investigates the relationship between social capital and the COVID-19. Contrary to the investigation conducted by Pitas and...

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Its Results

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is among the crimes that have the most tragic consequences for survivors. Psychological trauma can cause depression and even suicidal intentions that a certain amount of victims actually realize. However, CSA can damage not solely mental well-being, but physical as well since the nervous system is...

Drug Abuse at the Workplace and a Policy to Address It

Overview Drug and Alcohol use can be a serious problem that affects all facets of human life. With the detrimental effects such practices have on the human body and mind, one must exercise caution and restraint in questions of using addictive substances. This is especially true in the case of...

How Coronavirus Affected College Students

Introduction Since early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has posed serious challenges to individuals and institutions globally. Academic life has been dramatically changed, as universities and colleges replaced traditional in-person learning with virtual classrooms or hybrid models. Many students had to leave residential campuses, which disrupted their academic and social lives....

Alcohol Abuse and Self-Management Program

Introduction Alcohol abuse is a significant problem for many people, especially adolescents. The inability to resist strong desires is the result of a lack of self-control and self-regulation skills. The tendency to satisfy emotional impulses and the rejection of delayed rewards in favor of immediate ones is the main reason...

The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change

Introduction This critical review addresses a report titled, The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change, written by Susan Taylor Batten and Nat Chioke Williams. Batten and Williams (2020) analyze the role of philanthropy in the push for racial equality. The authors particularly focus on eliminating racism and white supremacy. The...

Autoethnography Project: A Bolivian Student Explores an American College

I have heard that America opens its doors to all people who need help, but I did not realize this hospitality’s quality until recently. Regarding increased globalization, the number of international students in American colleges continues to grow, and now, I am one of them. It is hard to convey...

Economic Class Inequality in America

The growing income inequality in America can no longer be neglected because it affects millions of people of different races and classes. According to Smiley and West, American poverty is not a community or color-coded challenge but a societal crisis when about 150 million people are in or near poverty...

“Where Do We Go from Here?” Webinar Summary

In September of 2021, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) conducted a webinar dedicated to the traumatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic concerning children and young people. The webinar “Where Do We Go from Here? A Call to Action” focuses on the specific strategies and recommendations to improve the...

Social Inequality and Discrimination in the US

The United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world. However, it grapples with widespread social inequality and discrimination issues that occasionally threaten to tear it apart. The problem of social inequality in the country has continued to widen the gap between the rich and the poor...

Population Analysis: The U.S. Versus Nigeria

Introduction The present-day global economy setting offers a variety of opportunities for developing states to improve their performance and create healthier economies, thus, gaining the status of developed ones. In turn, differences in population characteristics often serve as indications of a state’s economic performance and the efficacy of its trade...

Obesity From Sociological Perspectives

Introduction The social problem under focus is obesity originating from Latino food norms. Much of the Latin cuisine has nostalgic value to Hispanic cultures. Consumption of traditional Latino food inspires the feeling of comfort to Latino people. Yet, at the same time, much of the food is saturated in fats,...

Construction of Knowledge in Society

One can construct knowledge in multiple ways, but the information is not always trustworthy. Tierney’s Diet and Facts demonstrates that knowledge is built through an informational cascade (1). An individual can make decisions about certain questions based on other people’s assumptions, regardless of those assumptions’ reliability (Tierney 1). For instance,...