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One event has inevitably changed the world once and forever: COVID-19 affected every person materially, mentally, or physically. Unfortunately, the Indigenous people of Canada were not an exception. Due to the lockdown, these people suffered from different mental health problems and disorders. Some women were exposed to violence, and the...
Introduction The concept of slavery is seemingly disappearing in terms of media coverage and overall discussions due to the inexistence of the problem. Yet, research shows slavery to be a major concern worldwide. Slavery is often associated with its historical context, which makes individuals think of it as an aspect...
Gender inequality indicators measure quantifiable aspects of biases against women or men in general. However different studies have revealed that it is women who suffer the most from gender discrimination (Adejugbe and Adejugbe 1). There are several indications showing women’s continued struggle with inequality. Firstly, low pay for women workers...
Rape is a forceful sexual penetration or having intercourse with a person who does not consent. Marital rape, therefore, is the act of one having sex with the spouse without them agreeing. The act of marital sex is dated to be as old as the institution of marriage itself. In...
History The history of drug use among incarcerated people could be dated back as far as when prisons and drugs began. However, there is no documentation of this history, which mean only inferences can be made from the trends and statistics. Between 2000 and 2009, the US Department of Justice...
The story My Son was a Columbine Shooter on TedTalk by Sue Klebold is based on Dylan Klebold, a student who committed suicide after involving himself in a Columbine Highschool massacre. The incident led to the death of 12 students and one teacher (Klebold). The purpose of this talk is...
Introduction Indian boarding school experience was one of the most horrifying examples of harmful cultural assimilation. Despite the fact that the primary aim of the schools was to provide ample educational opportunities for Indians, in fact, children and their families were prone to bullying and cultural stigmatization. The use of...
Articles under analysis address teen dating violence (TDV) that may be regarded as a relatively serious social issue. Its significance is determined by the fact that physical, sexual, and psychological violence that occurs in relationships has a highly negative impact on adolescents’ health and well-being and may affect their lives...
Racism and historical beliefs that favor the light skin color of the White people over the darker skin tones have enabled colorism to persist in today’s society. The preferential treatment of light-skinned black people over the dark-skinned has created a lot of disparities among African Americans. Although the issue of...
Introduction Different civilizations and their thinkers had their own views on the subject of slavery, ranging from avid support to rigorous opposition. It can be productive to examine the subject from different angles in order to enhance the modern understanding of ancient thought, philosophy, and rhetoric. Aristotle’s Opinion on Slavery...
Homelessness is a critical issue that is widespread all over the United States and affects tens of thousands of people. During the past five years, the number of people who have died on the streets because of the absence of housing significantly increased (McCormick, 2022). However, the problem remains unresolved...
This article discusses the problems of racial and gender macroaggression faced by students on a predominantly white college campus. One of the work topics is devoted to the perception of black people as dangerous and threatening, regardless of their characteristics. Another important topic of the article revealed that Latin American...
Sniderman, Paul M., and Piazza, Thomas. Black Pride and Black Prejudice. Princeton University Press, 2021. The book shows how black people in America suppress their unique traditions to meet the equality between them and white Americans. The black community has been trying to receive the same rights as other ethnicities...
There have been ongoing debates about the situation in Ukraine. Many people had to flee to different neighboring countries due to political instability. The events taking place are horrible, and the only thing to do for residents is to protect themselves in any way they can. Poland has become a...
Introduction The use of recreational and medicinal drugs is a topic of public discussion across the world. Many people are concerned with the influence of marijuana, which is an important subject due to cannabis having substantial negative consequences but also being affiliated with certain health advantages (Dahlke et al., 2022,...
Introduction The materials, examined in the course, are quite informative for the purpose of increasing one’s awareness of sustainability in all its aspects. However, some of the parts seem more critical for developing a suitable guidance for people in order to make a global change while relying on themselves. Therefore,...
The “Ghetto Kids Gone Good” article analyzes the Urban Debate League (UDL). The UDL’s mission is to provide underprivileged populations with the benefits of debate participation. Debate skills are crucial to educational performance and achievement. The effectiveness of the URLs in raising the academic attainment of interior kids of color...
Introduction For several decades, the United States has been experiencing an increase in the number of homeless people across the country. Although the phenomenon is a global problem, it is more common in the U.S. compared to other first-world countries such as the U.K. and France (Ortiz-Ospina & Roser, 2017)....
A group of women in the film are having wonderful experiences and making a mockery of an industry that is frequently mocked and shamed. The context allows the women to take back authority from their work’s men-dominated, transaction-oriented nature. The movie is deliriously fun and has far more on the...
How many of you agree that we cannot call ourselves a civilized society if we are cruel to innocent creatures who are not able to protect themselves from human brutality? I can see that the majority agrees (disagrees) with this statement. Now I want to convince you all that it...
It is no secret that everyone in this world is different, and all the people have a unique perception of society. While some people think a particular action is wrong, others, on the contrary, will support it in every way possible. However, there is such a phenomenon as generally accepted...
Ford, George S. “Updating the Minimum Wage: Setting a Uniform Wage across a Diverse America.” Phoenix Center Perspectives, vol. 21, no. 01, 2021, pp. 1-10. With the Democratic Party once again becoming the flagship of American politics, the topic of reformation of the minimum wage policy in the states has...
Introduction The legalization of cannabis, or marijuana, has been fiercely debated in the United States of America for decades. Other countries, such as Canada and India, have had the same issue. In 2021, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed the law in the general assembly, permitting the legalization of marijuana through...
Introduction Racelessness can be described as the idea that race should not exist since it is merely a human creation. According to Mason, the theory of racelessness is founded on two alternative philosophical positions on race: eliminativism and skepticism. In a nutshell, the theory calls for anti-race and antiracism, which...
The history of slavery is one of the most complex and debated topics in modern research. Unfortunately, in the contemporary world, the issue of human trafficking and enslavement is still relevant. Even though all the forces of international organizations have been thrown at solving this concern, it has not been...
In the recent past, issues that families have encountered have been changing throughout time as the nature of their families evolves. Divorce and remarriage bring with them new challenges for individuals. For instance, certain lengthy domestic concerns, including abuse, continue to put a burden on today’s homes’ success and wellbeing....
It seems inadequate to assign a particular gender a stereotypical color in a developed modern society. Nevertheless, historically embedded patterns are quite difficult to eradicate, so carriers still spread them. One such stereotype is the assignment of blue to boys and pink to girls. This is a somewhat ingrained gender...
It is important to note that slavery was the most abhorrent practice in both American and world history. It violated every connotation and notion of human decency, right, freedom, liberty, and justice. The main reason is the fact that slaves were able to exert a significant form of resistance through...
Crises can occur in job interviews, work, or ordinary life situations. Thousands of little things can disappoint every day, but one must comprehend how to overcome hardships and remain optimistic in any, even the most challenging, life situations. If something undesirable happens, it is evident that the most straightforward thing...
In one of Joy DeGruy’s most famous publications on post-traumatic slave syndrome, she debunks the myth of race. The prominent psychologist argues that humans are fundamentally identical in their genetic/biological makeup, and the differences in cultural expression and physical appearance are merely examples of what makes people diverse. DeGruy educates...
Introduction One of the most pressing issues affecting children worldwide is child abuse, which has garnered the attention of countries internationally. Parents, teachers, clergy, neighbors, and others can all harm children. An investigation of the case of Stacy, a youngster who was molested, is the focus of this paper. During...
Such a global problem as discrimination often goes in parallel with such concepts as gender or race. However, the emergence of age prejudice or ageism is gaining more and more importance. This phenomenon, like any social problem, affects other spheres of people’s lives, bearing consequences such as poor quality of...
The dual identity is how the population perceived people, particularly women, who were born half American and half Mexican. Those people are called Chicana, and the female representatives, Chicano, were viewed either as a virgin or a whore, creating extreme definitions and not considering other images (Anzaldúa 43). There is...
Chan, T. K., Cheung, C. M., & Wong, R. Y. (2019). Cyberbullying on social networking sites: the crime opportunity and affordance perspectives. Journal of Management Information Systems, 36(2), 574-609. Web. A study by Chan et al. focused on cyberbullying in the context of social networks. According to the authors, the...
Historically sexual health and identity have been and still remain taboo topics for the majority of people in society. Despite all the detachment from the topic all along, it affected different spheres of a person’s life. Reproductive health and sexuality will always be the inevitable part of humanity, whether it...
The short story written by Flannery O’Connor is one of her most famous works. A Good Man Is Hard to Find is an excellent example of southern gothic, combining dialogues about everyday things and Christian values. It is characterized by many questions raised, allowing scholars to explore the work in...
The existing social paradigm of redefining equality, respect, and human autonomy has resulted in the rapid need for reconsidering the commonly accepted code of ethics and the overall definition of ethics. Thus, in the article presented by Canadian sex workers’ rights advocate Valerie Scott (2017), the issue of legislation in...
Introduction It is significant, to begin with, Virginia; the Africans who arrived on this land knew something of European culture and could speak Spanish or Portuguese. Their primary motivation was to settle in Virginia because there was an opportunity for freedom. However, some remained enslaved people for the rest of...
The debate on the importance of freedom and security has a long history. With the emergence and development of states, people began to contemplate the dilemma of liberty and public safety. The governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic contributes to the discussion and can be examined as a real-life instance...
Race appears to be an easy concept to grasp when mentioned in other countries. However, it is more complex in Brazil to define race after the government introduced some physical features that define the concept. The implication is that skin color is not the only aspect of physical differences used...
The story “Black Women Feel Sting of ‘Traumatizing’ Jackson Hearings” is about a black Supreme court nominee named Ketanji Brown Jackson who seeks support to become the first female Afro-American Supreme court judge. The scrutiny she is subject to and the questions she is asked testify that the Senate Judiciary...
Demand for housing units skyrocketed due to the rapid growth of the industrial sector in the United States during the 1880s. Housing shortages in northeastern cities grew out of the influx of thousands of people and immigrants. Landlords have continued to subdivide their apartments into ever smaller units, resulting in...
The Need to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Excessive drinking kills nearly 90,000 Americans each year, and there are significant short and long-term health risks associated with heavy drinking. Common health risks include a weakened immune system, risky behavior, and chronic illnesses: high blood pressure, cirrhosis, and mental problems. In Long Island,...
The death of African American George Floyd after being detained by the police provoked protests and riots not only across America but also beyond its borders. Actions against racism are taking place in Europe, Australia and even Taiwan. Accusations leveled at all four police officers involved in Floyd’s arrest did...
Background Rape and sexual assaults have become rampant worldwide, and the issue has become so controversial that many countries fail to deal with it. Despite vast technological advances overseas, there has been a derailment in dealing with the above crimes (Singh et al., 2020). The most affected people by sexual...
Introduction The harm caused by natural disasters is one of the most dangerous and tragic. People who live in unfavorable areas and work in unsafe neighborhoods are exposed to danger from nature daily. Low-income people are more vulnerable to natural disasters than others precisely because they live in areas that...
Sexual crime against minors is becoming an increasing problem in modern society. One of the dangerous factors of this counteraction is the development of Internet technologies, where predators are increasingly revealing their activities. Therefore, this problem eludes law enforcement in great numbers and requires an immediate solution. This scientific paper...
Introduction Poverty is defined as a lack of access to or provision of an essential supply of food, water, and shelter for oneself or one’s family. It persists to varying degrees in each country and is unlikely to go soon. Amidst being the wealthiest country on the planet, millions of...
Online games such as Roblox and Metaverse act as platforms human traffickers use to lure children and even adults. Through these platforms, would-be traffickers communicate with their potential victims and lure them with promises of a better life. The gaming sites make it easier for traffickers to find their potential...
Urban anthropology explores the life of people in cities, the diversity of forms of social organization, the sociocultural experience, and the practices of urban communities. The subject of the study is both the problems of urban life (overcrowding, poverty, inequality of opportunity, migration, social exclusion) and the variety of forms...
Introduction Racism is one of the problems affecting the country in all its sector of the economy. The education sector is one of the key sectors impacted negatively by racism. In various schools across the country, racism takes different forms. Students, teachers, and other educational stakeholders participate in racist acts....
While the term “slavery” is usually associated with the historical atrocities in which entire communities were taken advantage of, modern-day slavery is based on similar premises, yet it is often ignored due to its major influence. This is especially critical due to the global market in which the demand for...
Since the American Industrial Revolution era, the culture in the country places a huge value on work and employment. The assumption is always that a person is employed or working and employment is the way one provides value to society (Ali, Bahar, Gopalan, et al., 2018). Nevertheless, it is arguable...
Demographic transition is a theory that proposes three distinct stages in the gradual shift of population groups from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. These include the pretransition, transition, and post-transition phases, which have different relationship dynamics between mortality and fertility (McCracken & Phillips, 2017). The pretransition...
Introduction Open and closed psychological support groups have at all times been an essential mechanism of maintaining a mentally healthy society. Speaking of them, it is impossible not to mention one of the most popular varieties of such groups – Alcoholics Anonymous. It is a community of men and women...
My first reaction to the article revolves around the use of cannabis and its health effect on its users. While it is claimed that cannabis and its derivatives enhance results for various diseases, they have been shown to have detrimental side effects such as decreased short-term memory, a changed judgment...
Introduction The micro-level of social work, often referred to as the traditional approach, entails working in close collaboration with individuals, families, and small groups to strengthen one-on-one support as they navigate complicated multidimensional challenges. In this setting, social workers usually deal with individuals that struggle with various issues, such as...
Introduction The article “Psychological perspectives on racism” deals with psychological theories and perceptions that help to explain the nature of racism and prejudices. Briefly outlining the existing theories, the article explores in depth the connection between psychology and racism, looks at its roots, and discusses what can be done to...
The General Purpose of the Meeting I attended the AA meeting, which was held in the format of an open discussion on March 6 at 12 AM. This meeting was organized online through the Zoom platform. The first thing I did was check with the group’s facilitator to ensure that...
Introduction Deviant behaviour is a stable way of acting and performing, which differs from statistical norms that are not typical for the general population. As a rule, such behaviour does not correspond to officially established or actually designated moral and legal norms in a particular society. At the moment, the...
Discussions on the problems of gender inequality have been going on for decades. The difference in the earnings between men and women is called the gender pay gap. This gap is partly explained by different remuneration levels in traditionally female and male occupations, partly by education, positions held, and others....
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a psychiatric condition that affects a person’s development and behavior, causing them to lose control over their use of materials like intentional or accidental drugs, drinking, or prescriptions. Addiction is the most extreme condition of SUDs, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The...
The chosen issue is the correlation between freedom and responsibility. These two notions are interrelated through social, political, and ethical norms. The freedom of the individual in its various manifestations is today an essential value of society. There can be no limitless, absolute freedom while there is a social order....
Introduction The racism and neglect of human rights witnessed in areas inhabited by a nonwhite population are alarming. Research by Pulido (2016) traces severe cases of inequality and imbalance in the city of Flint, whose major inhabitants are blacks. The research shows the poor living standards in Flint, which the...
Over the past decade, opioids have warranted a significant amount of suspicion from patients and healthcare providers alike. Due to the high rates of dependency development and the difficulty of overcoming addiction, opioids have become notorious for their massive side effects and the threat that they pose to patients. Thus,...
It is important to note that since W.E.B. DuBois’s publications, the living and housing conditions for African Americans did not improve significantly. One can even argue that despite a gradual recognition of the problem, these factors became worse than before. It is stated that throughout the twentieth century, ghettos inhabited...
Topic Selection The chosen topic is relevant for understanding that such phenomena as xenophobia, racial, sexual, and other types of discrimination still exist in modern society. This socio-social phenomenon occurs in underdeveloped countries and prosperous countries such as the United States. Unfortunately, humanity rarely learns from its mistakes, and the...
Article Summary Bruneau et al. (2018) focused on the effect of rhetorical dehumanization of Muslim refugees that entered the EU during the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ in 2014-15. The idea to study such a phenomenon appeared when the authors drew attention to the hostile rhetoric of some European politicians who blamed...
Pray Away is an American documentary film released in 2021 by Netflix. The director, Kristine Stolakis, devoted this work to exploring covenant therapy practiced by Christian associations in the United States. This film makes many convincing arguments for the unproductive nature of conversion or reparative therapy. Quality work incorporates a...
The pandemic brought about by the rise of COVID-19 – that is, Coronavirus disease of 2019 – has been the occurrence that can without hesitation be labeled a historical one. There is a great amount of ways in which it has affected the global economy, the way of life of...
Article Review The issue of working solo-parent women has always been urgent, and its significance only increased with the coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, many articles and researches concentrate on the analysis and deep consideration of the problem. The chosen articles give an understanding of the issue from various perspectives. They proceed...
In the framework of this essay, it is intended to consider the ambivalence of the concept of “tradition”. Considered in different contexts, the idea of traditions and the present, true adherence to them, may seem diffuse, blurry. Periodically, in different historical cases, the idea of tradition can be directly opposite...
There are a number of possible reasons for inequality, including differences in education, experience, skills, and talent. Other reasons could include discrimination based on gender, race, or religion), socio-economic factors (income level, wealth distribution), and geography (location). Conflict theory is one of the most powerful explanations for inequality. It shows...
Introduction The analysis is based on the two speeches regarding the women’s rights protection topic. Emma Watson makes the first speech called United Nations Address on Gender Equality, focusing on gender equality (Watson). Malala Yousafzai proposes the second one called Speech at the United Nations, emphasizing the role of women’s...
Drug abuse, including alcohol, is a big problem for the people contained in prisons, both in the United States and worldwide. Imprisoned people are usually much more vulnerable to social and health problems and have little or no access to the proper treatment. In addition, social and racial tensions are...
As a consequence of domination, the ethnic identity of the dominant group is less visible and prominent. The systematic underdevelopment of racial and ethnic relations studies in terms of examining dominant group ethnicity’s functions has resulted in the systematic underdevelopment of studies in as a result, the dominant group has...
Introduction VAWA stands for Violence Against Women Act, which was adopted by the US government in 1994. The purpose of the Act was to provide blanket protection for women against violence, including not only US citizens but also legal and illegal migrants as well (GAO, 2019). One of the provisions...
The reading revolves around the relevance of the main idea of Ithiel de Sola Polo’s piece, Technologies Without Borders. The discussed repercussions of a strong connection between society and technology are thoroughly analyzed to conclude their existence in the modern world (Putnam, 1995). In other words, the writing focuses on...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction Throughout the history of human society, many different problems have been identified. Some were eliminated over time, and some, intertwined with history, remained in society until modern times. Most of these massive obstacles stem from conflicts related to the mentality of people and the established order of things. One...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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:...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Diversity can influence how individuals appreciate and respect their differences in gender, ethnicity, age, disability, education, and religion. Heterogeneity allows individuals to explore the differences in a positive, nurturing, and safe environment. Through diversity, we can understand each other differences and embrace them as our own. Based on the standard...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
The number of research examining the participation of instructors in anti-bullying efforts is increasing all the time. Because it assists with classroom management, subject matter instruction, and setting high standards for students, teachers’ involvement in bullying prevention is essential. Effective teacher management is required as part of an anti-bullying campaign....
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...
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...
Introduction All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. All rights and freedoms are universal, interdependent, indivisible and interrelated. Sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent in the dignity and identity of each person and must not be a ground for discrimination or violation. Despite the...
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,...
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...
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, 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,...
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...
There is a significant functional connection between food, emotion, environment, and movement to one’s physical body. When most people are faced with discomfort in life, they make ways to refresh from such stress by taking alcohol to manage the pressure. This should not be the case since the brain craves...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most arguments put forth against abortion come from the concept that the fetus is a human being and a person from the very moment of being conceived. Following this logic, the same must be said about the development of an acorn into an oak tree, thus suggesting that such an...
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...
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 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...
Introduction Sexism is usually understood as gender discrimination, as well as several biases and prejudices against female representatives. The most striking examples of the manifestation of these notions are various organizations and industries where labor is needed. In many cases, the sphere of work is the source of the formation...
