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Overview Description of the Community History South Miami was founded in 1897 by W.A. Larkins and his family. The Larkinses established a dairy farm in the wildlands. After the Florida East Coast Railroad has been created, the settlement turned into a community. By 1917, 350 people dwelled in South Miami,...
The problem of hunger has gained an international resonance over the last decades due to the rapid development of the informational society. Paradoxically, the 21st century is the age when the world community has launched a new scientific and technical milestone with historical discoveries and inventions requiring billions of dollars...
Introduction Children and adolescents facing neglect, abuse, school or domestic violence, and even homelessness suffer from the consequences of complex trauma. People exposed to such trauma usually have difficulties with self-regulation, depression, trust issues, insecurity, and aggression. Education programs can help children become less accepting of harmful behavior and make...
We planned to provide lunches for children of five families and education for their parents on the prevention of heart diseases. We expected to contact the Florida Association of Food Banks (FAFB) and Feeding South Florida (FSF) to provide lunches for the children for six months and conduct face-to-face consultations...
Sutherland’s article research Thesis Statement The article by Sutherland (1992) focuses on the so-called voyeuristic empathy related to childhood reminiscence. The thesis posed by the author can be identified as follows: childhood is composed of structural states that may differ, depending on the certain period and cultural peculiarities that are...
Since the drugs first appeared in the USA, the attitude towards them has undergone multiple transformations. At first, drug use was not regarded as a problem but merely as an aristocratic whim. Later, as more people become engaged, more policies prohibiting drugs started to appear. To combat the proliferation of...
Reflection on Websites for Children Being lonely and depressed, a girl needs support. Wabano Children and Youth can provide it because the medical center indicates contacts of youth clinical support specialists – the girl may contact them freely. MindYourMind and ReachOut are valuable sources of articles on different issues to...
The problem of drug abuse has become one of the most topical issues of modern society. Unfortunately, it is impossible to forbid them’re producing completely as they are used in medicine to treat numerous mental disorders or relieve pain. However, it is still crucial to be able to admit the...
APA is one of the citation styles that help the reports, and written assignments look interesting and appealing to readers. Nonetheless, it not only structures the paper and presents the ideas coherently but also assists in avoiding plagiarism. In this instance, the APA citation style uses different principles to cite...
Introduction Topic Research Question: What are the potentials drivers for the increasing rates of domestic violence, and how can different social and healthcare institutions intervene to minimize the consequences and impact of this issue? Working Thesis: Apart from the fact that domestic violence is one of the most common social...
The genetic influences on drug use were proved after certain investigations on humans and animals (Hart & Ksir, 2013). A person has a unique physiology that may cause addiction. Enkephalins and endorphins are the morphinelike neurotransmitters that can be found in the brain (Hart & Ksir, 2013). They have endogenous...
School athletes become role models for many young people. They represent the idea of youth, strength, and health (Hart & Ksir, 2015). When it turns out to be that an athlete uses steroids or some other drugs, this beautiful picture is broken into pieces and can hardly be repaired. Therefore,...
Today, people demonstrate different attitudes to psychedelics and hallucinogens. Some people think that such drugs as a possible way of treatment and believe that the chemical structure and the pharmacological properties are appropriate enough to be helpful to American society. There are also the people who treat drugs carefully because...
Volunteering is an opportunity that makes it easier for learners and leaders to develop adequate competencies, support others, and achieve their potential. The experience guides them to associate with others, improve their philosophies, and address the challenges different communities or social groups face. This paper gives a personal reflection and...
What do you think of the concept of Banned Books Week? The concept of Banned Books Week is very appealing to me because it helps the public understand what books are banned and why. Furthermore, this event also spreads awareness of the books that are banned, and readers are often...
Elimination Patterns of the Community Traffic: traffic jams, noise, exhaust gas Tourism: a lot of visitors High costs of living: food, accommodation, public transport Urban ecology: dirty streets and water and air pollution Homeless: crime and health problems Los Angeles Traffic is considered as the worst in the world. Even...
In Your World: Psychoactive Drugs Experiences Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that affect mood, perception, the way of thinking, and behaviour. There are four major types of psychoactive drugs: psychedelics, stimulators, opiates, and sedative-hypnotic substances (Bartol & Bartol, 2014). Hallucinogens or psychedelic drugs are called so because they may provoke...
The reading of Chapters 2 and 9 in the book Sociology of Globalization (edited by Keri Smith) has removed the last remaining doubts in my mind, as to the fact that there is nothing accidental about the ongoing “decline of the West” – the process that during the recent decade...
Introduction An ongoing harmful issue distressing those choosing to administer drugs is the perspective of proliferating blood pathogens including HIV, AIDS, and liver-related Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, all of which are exceptionally life-threatening. These illnesses, classified as viruses, are transferred via the reusing of needles and other unsanitary practices...
Introduction Homelessness is an issue that affects not only those individuals who do not have their own residence but also the rest of society. Taking into consideration the fact that this problem is global and extremely influential, I decided to write a paper that deals with it. Trying to narrow...
Pollution remains one of the most tremendous problems in the world at the present moment. Scholars claim that various gases and toxic substances that are constantly released by a number of factories all over the planet might lead to the problem of global warming (Victor, 2018). It appears that all...
All the popular Arab countries in the modern world were known as the Islamic Empire back in the Middle Ages. It is necessary to state that the culture and inhabitants of the Empire’s territories made a tremendous impact on the development of the entire world that started off in medieval...
It is a well-known fact that one of the main reasons for the demographical crisis in any country is its aging population. To begin with, it would be proper to state that young people might not have any chances to receive worthy jobs after graduation as all the best positions...
Introduction Although issues such as overspeeding or driving while texting form part of the major causes of road accidents, this paper reveals drunk driving as another key factor responsible for deaths reported on many roads not only in the U.S. but also in other countries around the globe. Various mechanisms...
The topic selected for the research deals with family issues and is critical for the contemporary society. Domestic violence is reported all over the world that is why it should not be ignored. Only in the USA, ten million victims suffer from it annually (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2015)....
Definition Ethnicity is a term that is used to categorize people into similar and different groups based on their cultural or physical attributes. The categorizers believe that the biological composition affects the cultures of the people. Race, on the other hand, is a biologic subspecies with distinct traits different from...
Summary of the Source When the Second World War ended in 1945, Germany was divided into four occupational zones controlled by the United States, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and France. The German society started the demanding task of reconstructing the country after the destructive war. As the country restructured...
Summary of the Source The colonization and Nazi activities during the Second World War may seem separate events that took unique courses. However, Burden argues that it is possible to draw a parallel between the two. It is easy to identify commonalities in these events. When the British and German...
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have in society? The Industrial Revolution is one of the most meaningful events in the history of humanity and its altered the social life greatly. First, it preconditioned the gradual rise of the level of comfort available to people as the appearance of new...
Summary of the Source The article “Christian Anti-Semitism: Past History, Present Challenges: Reflections in Light of Mel Gibson’s the Passion of the Christ” by Pawlikowski focuses on the problem of anti-Semitism among Christians in modern society (2). The biblical account, especially in the New Testament, explains the birth, activities, and...
Summary of the Source A critical analysis of events during the Second World War demonstrates that anti-Semitism was an excuse that was used by some of the European powers to eliminate people they considered outsiders. In this book, the author describes the anti-Semitism attitudes based on the Theory of Scapegoating....
Summary of the Source The genocide in Germany during the reign of Adolf Hitler did not just target the Jew. Other minority groups such as Armenians and Christians were also targeted for various socio-economic and political reasons. However, the political class in the country has often refused to accept the...
Summary of the Source In modern society, it is common for people to use the terms anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism to mean the same thing. However, that may not necessarily be true based on various factors. Anti-Semitism is a general hatred that an individual or a section of society may have...
Summary of the Source The movie presents a clear narrative of events that happened at Sobibor, one of the most infamous concentration camps in Nazi Germany. As the movie starts, a train full of Polish Jews arrives at the camp. At first, they are told that they are brought to...
Summary of the Source The Herero massacre is one of the earliest genocides in the 20th century. It took place in South West Africa, currently known as Namibia, which was colonized by Germany. When the Herero people rebelled against German occupation, Lothar von Trotha, who was the military commander of...
Selection of the Topic Topic The topic chosen is the prevalence of domestic violence in the US in the last 10 years. Description The issue of domestic violence is a global societal problem. In most cases, women are the main victims of this uncivilized behavior with men being the perpetrators...
Introduction The issue of domestic violence in the US affects many people every day, and public awareness about it can have a significant impact on its severity. While some may think that in 10 years the rate of domestic abuse has decreased, some statistics and studies show that the nation...
The Aim of Research The purpose of current research is to analyse people’s awareness of and attitudes toward the issue of the gender pay gap. Although this phenomenon is present to some extent in many countries of the world, no unique approach to managing the problem has been offered. Thus,...
Introduction Research of diverse issues is usually guided by the corresponding associations. Thus, the study of “race” as a scholarly and social problem is provided under the statements of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and American Sociological Association (ASA). Both organizations provide their views on social scientific research on race,...
The study in question dwells upon experiences of working Pakistani women (Faiz, 2015). Faiz (2015) focuses on the way working females balance their work and family life. Their experiences and attitudes are central to the research. The researcher stresses that women have to work in quite an oppressive environment but...
Gender stereotypes are common for any country even if it is an egalitarian society where women are seen as equals to men. Females are still seen as passive and submissive. It is believed that women should focus on domestic issues being ‘good’ mothers and wives. More and more females try...
Abstract The topics and theories studied in class can be used to transform every society. Some of these concepts include social stratification, deviance, and family. This essay will describe how such concepts can be used to transform the universe. The current online medical information is making it easier for more...
Narrative Assessment of a Genogram The paper is dedicated to a narrative assessment of a non-family member genogram. Such genograms are developed for a better understanding of the clients’ problems as they allow to trace the person’s beliefs as based on his/her family beliefs (Spindel, 2015). The narrative assessment will...
What can you do to assist Pareth in her goals while respecting her culture and the needs of her family? Assisting Pareth Human services professionals assist clients from diverse backgrounds to realize their goals. As a social worker, I have a big obligation to assist Pareth in her goals. To...
Chapter 3 has clearly stated a number of ethical issues that relate to minority groups in society. It highlights the introduction of such issues as far as social research is concerned. Ethics are crucial in this research as they involve free people who are the subject of the investigation and...
Profane, sacred, social constructions ‘Profane’ is something or some reference to a person who is not respectful of Orthodox traditions, mainly in a religious context. On the other hand, ‘sacred’ refers to something that is religious and is connected to God, usually referring to or being attached to a religious...
Reflection Overall, my learning activities during this meeting and the entire module helped me get a deeper insight into the concept of partnership and its relevance to the work of different public service organizations. Overall, I would like to discuss the meeting during which students were prompted to act as...
If this was the first run of Maritza’s program, and you conducted a formative evaluation, what would you expect the evaluation to reveal? How would this help Maritza for the future of her program? A formative evaluation is a process for measuring the results of a program. The evaluation involves...
Based on the scenario, does Paula have a legally viable claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment and/or hostile work environment harassment? Based on the scenario, Paula is viable to hostile work environment harassment. Sexual harassment can either be a hostile environment or quid pro quo (MacKinnon & Reva, 2004)....
Hypothesis: Those persons who previously had the Master status are less likely to experience the role exit or become an ‘ex’ Independent variable: The current absence of the Master status. To state the absence of the Master status currently and the presence of the status previously, it is necessary to...
Hypothesis: People in a lower social class have more chances of engaging in crime than those in a higher social class Independent variable Social class- how much do you earn on an annual basis? Response categories are $0-$1 million+ Dependent variable Crime- have you ever engaged in crime? Categorical variables...
Sociology Essays What is meant by the concept of multinucleated metropolitan regions and how is it different from urban development of the past? Explain the socio-spatial approach to urban Sociology and the links with global capitalism, the real estate industry, government policies, pull factors, the social organization of settlement space,...
Income Gaps The modern world is going through all kinds of crises these days. This sad statistic can be observed in Europe and in Asia. Unfortunately, the United States of America is not an exception either. The waves of financial crisis and the growing rate of unemployment keep hitting our...
Slavery had a massive impact upon the development of the United States of America and on the transformation of the African-American ethnic group into the way it currently is. This was not an easy period of time for the slaves, and it took a massive toll on human lives, physical...
The decision definitely has a great effect on the promotion procedure of the company. This is mainly because the enterprise’s 1800 staff comprises individuals from varied backgrounds, though the majority are United States natives. The company’s hiring and promotion processes have always been transparent and the test is mandatory during...
Introduction I have chosen the topic of Black Theology and its impact on drug addiction because I have experienced the impact of opioid addiction on my family. My mother has been addicted to prescription opioids for approximately eight years, and it has been a highly traumatic experience for the family....
Abstract Oram et al. (2013) suggest that there is a direct linkage between the incidence of domestic violence experienced by patients with psychiatric disorders and the nature of their disorders in terms of prevalence, severity, and sociological factors such as age and gender among the control group. Introduction Oram et...
Introduction The problem of domestic violence experienced by psychiatric patients is particularly acute now that the statistics show the rapidly growing number of cases of family abuse (Chanmugam, Triplett, & Kelen, 2013). As long as the need for addressing the problem urgently seems to be evident, the question consequently comes...
Working with multicultural groups The social worker has to explore their own beliefs and differences, whereby they also find out the new aspects of their personality. I believe that racial/ethnic identity development is especially crucial for individuals, including social workers. Our self-perception and identity development depend on the images, stereotypes,...
I have always cherished the dream of becoming an Equal Opportunity Advisor as I possessed an aptitude for matters relating to civil rights as well as Commandant Instructions. During my life so far, I have seen people, who, despite being highly talented and capable, have not been able to rise...
Methodology Methods Used The research in question is based on a “purely qualitative” method as participants were interviewed, and the scripts of the interviews were analyzed (Lopata 2011, p. 5). Notably, the methodology used had quite significant peculiarities, which enabled researchers to acquire more detailed and relevant data. It is...
The possible topic for research The main questions to consider are: What is the contemporary perspective on the issue of domestic violence? What are the long-term effects of it? Do both parties involved in domestic violence equality contribute to the emergence of it? What are the possible ways to prevent...
What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the natural course of getting old. All living human beings get old after a certain number of years. There are a lot of changes that accompany aging – body, appearance, conduct, health, and approach. Ironically,...
Introduction Alcohol abuse among the elderly is an issue that has raised concern among medical practitioners and society in general. According to Ham (2007), abuse of alcohol by aging individuals may pose serious health problems to the victims because of the reduced ability of the body system to manage the...
Aging is regarded as one of the most serious issues of developed countries. This is also a significant concern for the USA. For instance, the number of people in their 20s equals to the number of Americans who are in their 50s. However, the population of children under ten is...
Case analysis The study was conducted by Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford & Schwartz (2012) with a focus on enhancing the cognition of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. The study entailed the development of an experimental group that was compared with a control group. The...
The law serves to protect the rights and freedoms of the people on which it is imposed and to ensure that these people are governed democratically. It can thus, be argued that the spirit of the law is the provision of fairness, equality, and good governance. In some isolated cases,...
Selected Topic I selected the topic of domestic violence because it is a pressing issue on which the public cannot agree. The controversial depiction of abuse as an attempt to educate a child does not allow this problem to be eliminated. Thus, it was important for me to address this...
Every occurrence in an individual’s personal, sexual, emotional, psychological, and physical life is of great significance as far as one’s quality of life is concerned. Hence, for an individual to live a quality life, all these aspects of life must be satisfied. However, because of the numerous social, health, and...
The minority students still lag behind The NCLB has attempted to create an enabling environment for all the students. In the process, those from the minority groups still lag as the whites continue to benefit. The NCLB should have been specifically set to cater to the racially segregated. Federal underfunding...
Martin and Barnard (2013) employ the grounded theory approach to explore females’ experiences in male-dominated professions. The use of the approach is evident as the researchers used unstructured interviews to collect data. The data were transcribed, and later initial codes were developed. After that, the axial coding was implemented. The...
To my opinion, the basic model of interpersonal communication can be employed to facilitate the understanding of the influence of smartphone usage since the definition of basic interpersonal communication can apply to a smartphone conversation: it involves two or more individuals and reflects their roles and characters. In this case,...
In his article on the Sociological Imagination, the sociologist C. Wright Mills discusses the issues of the “personal struggles of the milieu” vs. “the public issues of social structure”. Outline the ways “social media” is impacting both our personal lives and larger social relations. A social network can be defined...
Managing Racial or Ethnic Biases Even though many years have already passed since the civil rights movement, racism and ethnic biases remain to be the issues that bother many American citizens. In American society, there are groups organized based on racial hate, ethnic attacks, and other misunderstandings that touch upon...
Dynamics in the Interactions of the 12 disciples The disciples underwent all the four major stages that small groups normally go through in their development. First, there was the forming stage in which Jesus had to select the right members of the group. He had to exercise extreme care in...
In his TED talk, Euvin Naidoo addresses the topic of Africa as a developing continent, its weaknesses, and its strengths. His goal is to discuss the reasons why investing in Africa is a great decision. The rate of inflation is decreasing significantly. In the past two decades, countries that include...
Analysis I find the chapter interesting because it addresses the issue of violent crime in the United States, which has been a problem affecting almost all communities, regions, and states. In particular, I developed an interest in the history and origins of violent crime in the US. For instance, I...
What does the ADA provide for people with disabilities? The Americans with Disability Act was passed by Congress in 1990. According to the provisions of this act, it is illegal for businesses and organizations to practice discrimination based on disabilities. All people, with or without disabilities, have an equal right...
They’re battle scars Using the theoretical works of Hauser et al (2006, p.5), Rutter (1999), Masten et al (2009), Luther et al (2000), McDermott and Graham (2005), Drapeau et al (2007) and Thomson et al (2002), the authors present their own survey research findings to explore how a sample of...
Introduction Workplace violence is a growing problem in organizations and businesses and is recognized as “a critical safety and health hazard” in the United States (Chenier, 1998, p. 558). Injury caused by accidents and violence in the work environment has been regarded as a significant social problem. But the accident/injury...
The third edition of Global issues by Seitz is an introductory analysis to most of the factors that influence the environment, economy, and society (Seitz 2007). The book has a very wide coverage of various perspectives in different societies in as far as continued development is concerned. These issues have...
Use of term abuse The term violence refers to the intentional and improper handling of other persons which results in harming them and many of the times the person who is being abused is injured. The use of the term abuse to refer to the violence in intimate relationships for...
Compare and contrast the effectiveness of group therapy. What elements are particularly helpful for the group? What elements are potentially detrimental to group dynamics? The type of addicts best suited for the Self-Evaluation Group are learners who have to abuse drugs to perform an array of tasks as individuals or...
The 2008 Illinois state report for the effectiveness of treatment The main aim of treating individuals who have undergone substance abuse and addiction is to offer a channel of services that can assist towards their recovery and support system, treatment of addicted persons, early intervention programs, and community intervention (Saddler,...
Chicago officials have advocated for the creation of “gay-friendly high schools” to cater to students who feel that schooling in the same institutions as students who are pro-heterosexual does not guarantee their safety and freedom. Other cities in America and indeed across the world should initiate such programs to ensure...
Few male teachers are teaching in the majority of schools around the world. This is an indication that the teaching profession is more feminized. Research shows that male teachers account for only 25% of all the teachers. This is likely to impact negatively on the performance of boys in schools....
The aspect of financial management is part of the life of an individual regardless of whether one is an adult or a minor. Every person is expected to make a given financial decision at some point in life. Understanding money value, the system of an economy, and interpreting financial news...
The community library plays a vital role in empowering the community with regard to civic rights and democratic participation. Education reinforces the participation in democracy and civic life by triggering an informed decision making in the light of the power of consents (Seigel, 2003, p 17). Unfortunately, in many schools...
The due are terms known for their elusive depiction of the contemporary use of signs as symbols. For a long time, society has developed a tendency of conveying what ought to be a reality with signs as ways and arts of symbolism that make the whole thing become meaningless. Actually,...
I Stand Here Ironing I stand here ironing is a title that describes the life that Emily undergoes during her childhood, and as one iron in a real sense, he or she tends back and forth at the same position several times. This is the same thing in Emily’s life....
Love is a strong feeling of care that a person has towards something or someone. This feeling grows with time. A neighbor is not the person that lives next to one’s homestead but is any person who needs an individual’s help. The commandment of love is one of the foremost...
Introduction The concept of generation as a viable source of social stratification was introduced by Mannheim in 1952. It was one of the key areas of study that had to be researched to gain further knowledge in the field of sociology (Mannheim, 1952). In such a way, Mannheim tried to...
Bertolt Brecht: Art is not a mirror to reflect reality but a hammer with which to change it for the better Most art pieces are borne from real-life experiences of either the author himself or from the experiences of others around him. Not only is the work supposed to reflect...
Introduction Stasiulis enumerates two themes concerning color feminism. The first theme is based on the understanding of the interconnectivity of the other social differences such as race, class, and sex as the process of development of privileges and oppression. The second theme is to give greater priority race and racism...
The protests and subsequent ousting of the then President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak are what has emerged to be called the Egyptian Revolution. Civil resistance, non-violent disobedience, and labor strikes characterized the revolution. People from different social and economic backgrounds took part in the demonstrations. It began by calling for...
Sun Myung Moon is the founder and head of the Unification Church. He was born on February 25, 1920, as the second son in a family of 13 children to Kyung –yoo Moon and Kyung-Hye Kim. Sun Myung undertook the Confucian-style education but later converted to Christianity as a Presbyterian...
Social differences due to differences in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, etc. have a major impact on political participation and association. From a classical economics point of view of the scarcity of resources and the continuous fight among people for gaining control over this scarce resource, groups in form of gender,...
Initially when Alberta’s Sexual Sterilization Act of 1928 was drafted it aimed to forcefully sterilize inmates in mental hospitals with a record of mental illness or disorder white being discharged from asylums or mental health institutes. Though the sterilization program was aimed at both the sexes, the representation of women...
Secularization as a way to build a fair Western society When it comes to arguing as to what should represent guiding lines for building a truly fair society, which will provide its members with an opportunity to actualize their existential potential, one can hardly skip pointing out at what prevents...
Abstract This paper uses the discursive framework of a Rogerian argument to promote the idea that, even though humans are true ‘naturally’ predisposed towards aggression, it is thoroughly justified to discuss their predisposition, about what happened to be the affiliated social settings. Introduction The fact that people are being more...
What is social inequality and—according to the readings—where does it come from? Use specific examples from the readings to guide your analysis. Social inequality refers to a state in which individual groups in a specific society have different social status. This state of inequality is brought about by the ideologies...
Interviewing the Minority Interviewer: Student from ABC College Interviewee: Kane Familia, a certified science teacher in a secondary school. Where do you work and is your organization government-based or privately owned? Currently, I am employed as a senior science teacher at a privately owned secondary school. In our school, we...
Summary of the Article The article under consideration dwells upon the civic commitment of people who had TFA experience. The major question which the researchers try to answer is as follows: “do the subsequent service commitments of participants show significant effects of the TFA experience, net of other explanatory variables?”...
The fundamentals of sexism and its relation to democracy When writing about sexism and its relation to democracy and modernization, I would like to prove how the issue of our discussion supports democracy. Generally, my argument will be quite simple. I would like the readers could draw their attention to...
Ethnicity can be taken to mean a social creation that generally separates people into diverse social groupings based on definite distinctiveness like a common language, culture and traditions, history, and geography, among others. It is arguably true to state that ethnic conflicts experienced today especially in most African countries are...
How does the era when the book was published influence how the book might affect the development of children’s attitudes toward people of other cultures? What is the benefit or drawback of using literature to teach about cultural diversity? In the book, cultural diversity is presented in a perfect way...
Why domestic work is often invisible care work? How does the invisibility of care work shape the experiences of workers? The importance of women’s work has always been of primary interest for feminist movements and discussions. It has been proven thousand times that the notion of women’s domestic work has...
Does being a white person still matter in succeeding in America? I strongly believe that the issue of race is still relevant in the United States. This is the case because representatives of specific ethnicities have access to numerous opportunities that can support their needs. Being a white person is...
Factors Leading to Divide in Wealth One of the factors of social inequality in the US is associated with social stratification. As noted by Karl Marx, the source of social inequality is the very development of civilization, and every person cannot master all the achievements of material and spiritual culture...
As far as the author is concerned, just like bacteria, the definition of the word race has been changing as time goes by. This is much faster than what many academicians can be understood to define it. There are various implications of this argument and statement from the author but...
Meth epidemic as a social problem Methamphetamine (meth) is a synthetic stimulant, which affects the pleasures of the brain by making it to release dopamine (Frontline 2005). Meth has several street names, such as, “speed, chalk, ice, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, tina and tweak” (Frontline 2005). There are many ways...
Source Summary Prewriting Theme: Family Topic: Domestic violence Title: Counselors’ attitudes toward domestic violence in same-sex versus opposite-sex relationships. The title does not give any insight into what point of view is held by the authors. It looks as though Banks and Fedewa (2012) aim at comparing the attitudes of...
Clarity of Article in the Abstract, Introduction, and Its Title The article under review revolves around the issue of drug addiction among teenagers and its effects on their respective families. Remarkably, drug addiction is a problem that continues to affect several contemporary families (Campa, Martinez, & Baum, 2017; Knudsen, 2018;...
Abstract The problem of elder abuse is one of the major concerns of a coherent society. Regarding the tendency towards the increase in the number of mistreatment cases, the provision of the appropriate help to all victims acquires the top priority for counseling. For this reason, the given paper is...
The Issue In the recent years since the murder of Michael Brown, most US citizens have turned their attention on the cruel treatment of African American at every phase of the criminal justice system, especially the police. An outrageous percentage has been murdered in interactions with police in the last...
Introduction Social class position is a role played by an individual within society. This role is not always permanent as societal changes can result in variations of a person’s social class position. The changes result in either positive or detrimental effects on the individual. The movie “The Company Men” is...
Introduction Technologies have already become an essential part of daily life, and most people cannot imagine a day without using devices. However, this theme is much broader than it may seem, as technologies modernize and transform completely such fields as healthcare, security, data collection, and space exploration, and it is...
Article Analysis The article by Schoenbach and Mitchell (2013) discusses various factors that are against drug tests on welfare applicants and recipients. The authors state that compulsory drug tests, according to Senate Bill 594, inserts excessive financial problems on stressed families and to the country. The drug test on welfare...
Introduction John D. Rockefeller founded the Rockefeller Foundation in 1919 with the general aim of promoting the interest and good of humanity. In line with this mission statement, the Rockefeller Foundation has made a tremendous impact on the lives and activities of millions of people throughout the world since its...
How oppositional dichotomies of race define racial stereotypes During the centuries, there have been developed racial stereotypes. Thus, dividing people into different races (according to color) we can assume that every race has its “characteristic features”. The racial stereotypes consider different aspects of life, appearance, and behavior, such as interpersonal...
The abuse of elderly people in various environments is a significant issue. They are a vulnerable population category that often cannot defend themselves. At the same time, they often require high maintenance efforts due to poor health. As such, abuse can take the form of active malice, neglect, and other...
Presentation Jenny G., a 48-year-old recovering IV drug abuser, presents with general malaise, anorexia, abdominal pain, and slight jaundice. She is currently staying in a women’s shelter and looking for a job. She is divorced, with two grown children whom she hasn’t been in contact with for years. CC: “When...
Topic Description Domestic violence is an important public health issue that affects the physical and emotional well-being of men, women, and children all over the world. However, when it comes to children, some parents advocate for physical punishment as a means of teaching children to behave properly. The public widely...
‘Gender-bashing violence’ and violence against women In most traditional societies, women, transsexual and transgendered people tend to be viewed as minorities (Kimmel, Kaler, and Aronson 432). Women are exposed to sexual violence which may be through intimidation and coercion. It is however not unusual for men to experience violence. The...
Nature of the Problem The homelessness rate in Hawaii and the Waianae beach area, in particular, has grown in recent years and it continues to be a significant public concern because of multiple negative consequences of the problem on the state economy and the community welfare. Notably, the number of...
Family resource programs (FRPs) are community-centered organizations that through close partnership with other service providers “create a web of supportive services for families” (FRP, 2013, p. 1). The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada) recognizes guiding principles of the organizations that include, but are not limited to, building...
People with addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) have to receive professional and high-quality care and follow-up. It is not enough to prescribe some drugs and visit meetings to prevent and control complications. Regular communication and family education are integral parts of this type of research. During the last 20...
Substance abuse and substance addiction may seem like interchangeable terms. However, they refer to two different health conditions. Both of them have adverse effects on individuals’ lives and health. Nevertheless, substance abuse and substance addiction differ in their underlying mechanisms and, thus, require unalike interventions. The understanding of differences between...
What constitutes a stable society? Everyone in society looks forward to the surrounding environment for satisfaction. Foods and other basic needs are all obtained from the environment. Most of the things that are relied upon by humankind to complement their lives are all found from the surroundings. In addition, it...
Introduction Third sector organizations are a diversity of organizations that are neither in the private sector nor public sector. These organizations unequivocally exist to benefit a diversity of individuals in a community with common interest (Hasan & Onyx 2008, p. 26). These organizations have three distinct qualities in common; independent...
Introduction Territory refers to a geographically defined area, which is regarded to be owned by an individual (s), animal, or a state and it can also be defined by other factors, such as culture and language. Thus, territory promotes peace through assurance as it clearly defines and demarcates the workings...
The Policy The concept of affirmative action has been evolving over the years. According to Babkina (2003), the concept of affirmative action was meant to eliminate the sufferings of the minorities and enable them to access benefits enjoyed by the majority. It was meant to eliminate institutionalized discriminations such as...
Introduction Substance use disorders (SUDs) in children and underage adolescents are a major issue nowadays. SUDs consist of multiple “cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms” and are associated with changes in cognition and behavior (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013, p. 484; National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2016). Various solutions to the...
Identification of a Health Policy Issue/Concern The ever-growing rapid lifestyle of Americans causes migraines and various pain symptoms, while people with oncologic and chronic diseases also need painkillers. To address pain, people visit doctors who, in turn, prescribe painkillers containing opiates and other addictive drugs. When drugs no longer work,...
Introduction Carter argues that the news reporting of sexualized violence is contributing to the ‘normalization’ of assumptions about male violent behavior and female likelihoods of victimization. It is easy to outline how this process occurs if to consider some specific examples. Using Carter’s statement as a theoretical issue, a particular...
Questions and Answers How has this presentation influenced the care you will provide to this population? Why? Adult patients with opioid addiction need special care and regular monitoring by a professional healthcare provider. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (2016), more than 435,000 young and older adults suffer...
Introduction Diversity remains a unique aspect of many urban areas across the globe. Cities characterized by diversity have higher chances of benefiting from economic expansion and innovation (Xiangming, Orum, and Paulsen 179). However, wealthy individuals have been observed to isolate themselves from the poor members of society. Individuals from minority...
The Nature of the Problem The problem in question is concerned with one of the acutest burdens of young people living in the Waianae area of Hawaii: homelessness. Due to a number of factors, the rate of youths leaving homes is drastically high in this region. Domestic violence, adverse behaviors...
Proposal The Historical misfortune of women concerning their position in American society is perhaps repeating itself. In the 1930s, women’s experiences in terms of roles in a society formed quite conspicuous dimensions. The society deprived them of their vital rights. The male gender, being eloquently dominant, served to advance this...
Introduction to Treatment Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a significant problem, and the number of children and adolescents with SUDs is high. For instance, the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among those aged between 12 and 17 amounts to 4.6% in the US (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Cognitive behavioral therapy...
The selected research is focused on the investigation of factors impacting healthy dietary habits and the availability of healthy food for individuals, with the authors conducting the study revealing that limited financial resources remain the central problem associated with so-called food deserts. Considering the outstanding importance of fresh products and...
The high level of poverty witnessed in Brazil has a close relationship with the forced movement of black immigrants into the country to provide labour in farms and mining industries. The promotion of agendas to create a predominantly white population in cities such as Sao Paolo created a culture of...
Thank you for the clarification regarding Accountable Care Organizations. As for mortality rates among nations, it seems that a range of factors affects their accuracy. For example, in the recent study by Tencza, Stokes, and Preston (2014), it is noted that obesity, residence, substance abuse, and smoking are the key...
Introduction These days, domestic violence is perceived as a serious large-scale problem that often evolves into other social and personal problems. Much research has been carried out to investigate the current problem, its triggers, and its consequences. For this paper, information and data from peer-reviewed journals have been analyzed; thus,...
Introduction It could be stated with certainty that the development of the society throughout the history of the development of the human race was largely based upon the concept of the city as a fundamental structural aspect of the society. It is also appropriate to observe that this development is...
The History of Violence The book White Violence and Black Response: From Reconstruction to Montgomery by Herbert Shapiro is a great example of a century-long perspective on the issue of violence towards African-Americans from the White population. For instance, there is a good point of how the II World War...
Abstract Science is one of fields which are overwhelmed by prejudice and bias especially when it comes to African American females. There are numerous barriers this group of US population has to face. Breaking Barriers: African American Women in Science is aimed at helping these females to pursue scientific careers...
Introduction The article “The Case for Reparations” by Coates investigates the history of racism in America to show how it has influenced and continues to affect the black population of the country. The focus on financial limitations and unfair treatment that black people have encountered through the years reveals how...
Introduction The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) operates under a business model that ensures efficient activities of its employees and good cooperation with partners. However, two building blocks of the existing canvas can be altered to enhance the efficiency of operations. Firstly, approaches to the coordination of actions and cooperation can...
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) was established by the American government in 1963. This law requires equal wages or salaries for every resident of the country, regardless of gender. The following paper is a literature review on the topic of the Equal Pay Act’s validity in the United States of...
