Obesity: Society’s Attitude and Media Profiling

Introduction Currently, many nations across the globe experience several socio-economic and health challenges. Opocher and Steedman (2009) note that people in the US encounter challenges like increasing unemployment, rising costs for education, increasing poverty levels, homeliness, obesity, and drug and substance abuse. In 2014, obesity constitutes not only a health...

African Businesses Open New Chapter: Aid vs. Trade

All speakers at the TED-talks highlighted the major issues of the African continent that are detaining its growth and development. These issues include poor infrastructure and immature institutions, the influence of aid industry and low quality of trading relations. Nevertheless, the speakers suggest their views on possible solutions to the...

The Breaking Barriers Program Evaluation

Abstract The critical challenges of constructing the program evaluation are the necessity to conduct the effective needs assessment, the necessity to identify the program evaluation objectives clearly, the necessity to conduct the in-depth interviews, and the necessity to conclude about the program’s effectiveness with references to the evaluation procedure. The...

African American Equality in Tolson’s and Morrison’s Novels

Introduction Like African-American culture, African American literature got spurred by the harsh realities of life that the Black community went through in North America. During these times, Whites subjected Blacks to severe pressures, which inadvertently eroded their African identity. In particular, the notion that blacks were an inferior community only...

Analyzing Racism Against African Americans: Social Constructs and Systemic Implications

Abstract Racism in the US was explained in this paper using Mead’s theory of the generalized other and Simmel’s concept of the stranger. Mead’s theory indicated that marginalized communities often adopt the ideals of dominant groups in society to get acceptance. This makes the minority disenchanted since they have to...

Gender Equality and Women’s Rights

The issue of gender equality in society has gained popularity in the precedent century with the rise of the feminist movement and women’s struggle for rights equal to those of men. The reason for the shift towards recognizing women’s rights in societal interactions is the changing ratio of males and...

Addressing Cultural Sensitivity in Santa Clara County Communities

Introduction The targeted social services agency for this exercise is the Social Services Agency of County of Santa Clara. This is a culturally sensitive organization that provides professional, protective, and financial services to the people of Santa Clara. The workers in the organization focus on the needs of adults, elderly...

Relations Between Women Equality, Cultural Prerequisites and Feminism

Thesis Statement Although the development of feminist movement contributed to the reduction of gender inequality in some states and communities, the disparities plaguing women are maintained and supported by traditions, social norms, and cultural values in a large number of regions across the globe. Introduction For centuries, women suffered from...

Male and Female Escalated Conflict

Introduction The conflict has been part of human existence since time immemorial. It is a natural occurrence and there is no way conflict can be divorced from human existence so long as people live together. Interestingly, conflict occurs at all fronts of life; be it in relationships, families, and workplaces...

Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women: Insights from Kaur and Gang

Source Summary Prewriting Theme: Family Topic: Domestic Violence Title: Addressing domestic violence against women: An unfinished agenda. Kaur and Gang have a feeling that the topic of domestic violence, though it is a common subject, is yet to be addressed comprehensively. Intended Audience: The target audience in this article is...

Racial Profiling of African American Drivers

Have you ever wondered how to behave on the road while being an African American male? “Driving while black” is a concept that is widely used by journalists and bloggers to draw the audience’s attention to the problem of racial profiling (Epp, Maynard-Moody, & Haider-Markel, 2014; Legewie, 2016). Even though...

Mental Illness Stigmatization in Media and Literature

The problem of labeling persons with mental illnesses is actively discussed by psychologists, sociologists, and other researchers in the context of making stigmas which affect these individuals’ interactions. Therefore, the question to discuss in detail is how the stigma of a mental illness or labeling associated with the misinterpretation of...

Wealth Inequality in the United States’ Society

Introduction The question of equality has always been an ongoing issue for human society (Friedman). Descending from the animal world, we were supposed to inherit their proclivity for the struggle to obtain the dominant position. However, in the course of the evolution, we managed to create humanistic values that proclaimed...

Sexual Assault in Juli Bovard’s “The Red Chevy” Remembering Essay

The Red Chevy by Juli Bovard is an emotional piece that describes the author’s experience with sexual assault and is an example of a remembering event essay. In her essay, Bovard successfully conveys the feeling of fear and hopelessness experienced by the victims of rape. The essay starts very abruptly...

Poverty Analysis in “The Bottom Billion” Book by Paul Collier

Introduction Paul Collier’s The Bottom Billion is an in-depth study of the world’s poorest countries’ financial plight. The book provides a detailed analysis of the incidence and the remedies to the issue. Collier was a professor of economics at Oxford University and served as an economist at the World Bank....

Drug War Failure and Associated Problems

Introduction One of the challenges that the United States has been dealing with over the last several decades is the illegal drug business. Over the years, several illegal drugs have been used in the United States for recreational, medical, and spiritual purposes (Alexander 20). The war on illegal drugs has...

Strategies and Challenges in Dismantling Institutional Racism Across Sectors

Institutional racism denotes a kind of racial discrimination demonstrated in the performance of political and social establishments (Phillips 2005:360). What are the effects and possible solutions for institutional racism? Institutional racism differs from individual racism, which signifies racial discrimination against one or more people (Gillborn 2006:98). Institutional racism has the...

Domestic Violence Problem and the Impact on the Children’s Psyche

The problem of domestic violence has always been an ongoing issue for a coherent society. The fact is that due to the disregard of this stigma and the lack of actions aimed at the reduction of its incidence, the problem became extremely sophisticated. In accordance with the relevant statistics, about...

US Racial Inequality, De Jure Segregation and Civil Rights Act

The Significance of De Jure Segregation, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Civil Rights Act Society today can be described as a mosaic of races with different people living together as one society. This situation is starkly different from what the society practiced many years ago when they were pure...

Domestic Violence and Victims’ Resistance

The modern society still suffers from several social problems that deteriorate the quality of peoples lives and result in the appearance of numerous health and psychological issues. Regarding the fact that a human being is a central value in the modern world, these stigmas should be eliminated. This domestic violence...

Structural Violence and Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Paul Farmer’s chapter “Suffering and Structural Violence” explains the concept of structural violence and applies it to Haiti. According to Farmer, structural violence occurs when the political, economic, or social structure of the country facilitates the suffering of certain categories of people. Vulnerable communities are characterized by various axes of...

Lois Brown’s Response to Uncle Tom’s Cabin Novel by Stowe

In the article, Brown’s thesis is that Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin did not fully address the needs of the African Americans, as well as the issue of slavery since in his endeavour to address slavery, the author dealt with racism instead. It is for this reason that most of the...

Racial Bias in Criminal Justice Systems and Workplaces

Background of Racial Bias against African-Americans On 28 February 2016, renowned African-American comedian Chris Rock was the official host of the 88th Oscar Academy Awards. During his opening speech, Chris Rock delivered a monolog in which he sought to answer the often-asked question about whether Hollywood depicted racist elements. In...

Husband’s Violence Against Wife

Setting Identification The topic for the assessment is domestic violence. Domestic violence is the abuse of a partner or a family member by another especially through aggression (Nicholas & Maistry, 2010). The setting of the assessment is in the workplace. In this setting, one of the workers called Elizabeth Jennings...

Revenge and Its Historical and Ethical Consequences

Introduction Earlier, the concept of revenge was considered an object of purely subjective but at the same time well-grounded justice. Attempts to take revenge on an enemy or offender caused serious conflicts that rather often led to wars and bloodshed. In the modern world, vengeance has not disappeared. On the...

Child Labor, Its Forms, and Disputable Issues

Introduction Despite numerous attempts to eliminate remnants of the dark past and enter a new humanistic era, there are still numerous social stigmas that hamstring these efforts. It means that we still can observe such phenomena as slavery, discrimination, intolerance, poverty, etc. The disappointing effect that comes when facing these...

Racial Profiling: Trust, Ethics, Police Legitimacy

Introduction In contemporary societies, even such tolerant and multicultural as the Canadian one, racial profiling is a serious and urgent problem. Not only is it used to justify the illegal and anti-societal actions of some policemen, as it often happens in the United States, but it also has an impact...

Marijuana’s Social and Health Effects on Teenagers: Literature Review

Introduction Consumption of illegal drugs among teenagers or adolescents is a problem that has serious health and social concerns. Marijuana addiction has increased significantly in the US since the mid-2000s (Hasin et al. 602). Consuming marijuana during adolescent years may have serious consequences in adult life. Heavy use of marijuana...

Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Poverty

Introduction In the early seventeenth century, European colonists in the US turned to Africa for slaves in an effort of getting a cheaper, more abundant source of labor when judged against indentured servants (mainly the more underprivileged Europeans). 1619 acted as the year when slavery increased across colonies in America...

Addressing Modern Racism: Challenges and Solutions for a Fair Society

Racism is a representation that innate biological characteristics of a person determine his or her behavior. This doctrine propagates a specific perception of the world in which individual’s personality does not perform as a determining factor while the fact of belonging to a particular racial group does. The purpose of...

“Muslims and Social Change in the Atlantic Beach” by Sean Foley

The assumption by many Americans that the Muslim had no influence in their history and heritage may be somehow skewed and biased. Sean Foley supports this in his article, “Muslims and social change in the Atlantic Beach,” which studies the historical events and indeed finds out Islam/Muslims played a significant...

Police Brutality Toward African-American Males

Police Brutality toward African-American Males as the Contemporary Issue Violence among law reinforcement officers remains a topical issue nowadays; The African-American community is affected especially strongly; In 2015, 500 people were killed as a result of police brutality (Krieger, Chen, Waterman, Kiang, & Feldman, 2015); Therefore, immediate actions must be...

Health Impacts of Tobacco Versus E-Cigarettes: A Comparative Analysis of Smoking-Related Risks

Introduction Cigarette smoking is well known to have diverse health effects on humans. Some of the common illnesses associated with cigarette smoking include those that affect the lungs, liver and heart. The diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, bronchitis and heart attack. This habit has also been associated with...

Patrick Finn’s Book “Literacy with an Attitude”

The problem of educating children from working or low-class families is actively discussed today. However, it is important to note that current debates were provoked by Patrick Finn’s book Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class Children in Their Own Self-Interest published in 1999. In his book, Finn discusses the complex...

Violence Against Women and Its Consequences: Netto et al.’s Article

The article at hand successfully addresses the issue of domestic violence within the framework of the conservation model. The research is properly evidenced both theoretically and empirically. Myra Estrin Levine’s Conservation Model chosen for the analysis perfectly aligns with the purpose of the study providing the author with the necessary...

Problem of Homeless and Mass Incarceration in USA

Introduction Homelessness is the problem that influences the life of the whole society adversely. It especially is critical for the USA as almost half a million of citizens do not have their own houses or flats. They do not have the opportunities that the representatives of the general public have...

Modern Slavery, Its Consequences and Countermeasures

Introduction Quite a lot of time has passed since slavery in any form of its manifestation was banned as a social phenomenon, and many people gained freedom. Nevertheless, despite the lack of legislative support, this remnant of the past is still encountered in the modern world, and this problem is...

Domestic Violence and Health Policy: Addressing the Intersection and Impacts

Introduction Domestic violence is a crucial issue that has to be addressed in order to eradicate abuse and help the patients to overcome the issue of retained supremacy. It should be understood that such clinical problem requires a multidisciplinary approach that will help the nurses to contend with the premises...

Addressing Homelessness and Urban Health Challenges in Swanscombe Community

Introduction The paper at hand represents an urban health profile aimed at providing a rational and concise assessment of an urban health issue in the context of a particular community. In this paper, one will focus on the question of homelessness as one of the most critical problems in the...

Domestic Violence: Police Response and Community Countermeasures

Domestic violence has always been an ongoing issue in human society. Relationships within family units are complex, and people might have numerous motivations for using physical power to affect their family members. This problem was disregarded for years and even centuries; however, due to the unique features of modern society...

Impact of Parental Incarceration on Children’s Future Risks

Introduction The child with a substance abusive parent is almost always adversely affected and carries a greater chance to become addicted itself. Government data shows that since 1991, the number of children who have incarcerated parents has increased by 80% (Poehlmann & Eddy, 2013). In 2007 an estimated number of...

Gender Stereotypes’ Effects Career and Mental Health

There are various differences among the members of our society. A significant difference is the one that exists between men and women. This difference in biological in nature, and it is characterized by varying physical features in the two sexes. The society has traditionally used the biological differences to create...

Drug Addiction among Nurses

The United States of America has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Some of the local hospitals such as Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins Hospital are ranked among the top hospitals globally (Hiremath, 2015). People fly from all over the world to get specialized medication in the...

Challenges of Homelessness in California: Regional Issues and Solutions

According to statistics, the app. 115,000 people living in California are homeless, 73,000 of whom are unsheltered, and have to sleep in the streets. The problem is pressing indeed since California is still one of the few states with increasing homelessness (which has risen by 3% in 2016). Despite the...

The Myth of Entitlement: Millennials, Austerity, and Real Challenges

Introduction The given paper reviews the book The Myth of the Age of Entitlement: Millennials, Austerity, and Hope by James Cairn. It impresses a reader by a usual perspective on the modern youth, or millennials, their lifestyle, opportunities, responsibilities, and problems. Unlike other authors, Cairn does not blame young people...

Global Trends: Women’s Attitudes Towards Intimate Partner Violence

Summary This study was aimed at examining the trends in attitudes about violence between intimate partners. In setting the foundation of the study, the authors hypothesized that if people across the world are affected by the diffusion of global norms, then the number of persons who think that violence between...

The Root Cause of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence had great implications on the physical and mental health of the victim. There are many attempts that have been put in place to deal with domestic violence. Domestic violence is mainly characterized by aggression towards women even though there are few cases where men are assaulted by the...

Debating Marijuana Legalization: Pros, Cons, and Policy Considerations

Introduction The legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused a decidedly heated and divisive matter currently. Most Studies reported that around 60% of all Americans consider that marijuana should be legalized, and the remaining 40% considers that marijuana should be prohibited (Pierre 598). Marijuana contains minimum effects on...

Special Care Needs: Understanding Available Services for Vulnerable Populations

Introduction A significant percentage of our population is currently living under some special care due to their needs. The statistics are indeed a profound tragedy and a point of concern for the government and the society as a whole. Analysis of the care needs The care needs of disabled people...

Domestic Violence in Nursing

Introduction Domestic violence is a significant issue affecting many women and children in the United States. Despite legal repercussions and the established support systems, a large share of victims avoids reporting incidents of domestic violence. Nurses can help to alleviate the issue by addressing early signs of domestic violence and...

Domestic Violence: Causes, Victims, and Impact

Topic Description The topic I would like to research is domestic violence. Sadly, this issue is widely spread in families in our country and many other countries in the world. Various categories of people suffer from this kind of crime, and there are different causes and consequences of cruelty at...

Understanding Contemporary Slavery and Sex Trafficking: Current Issues and Solutions

Introduction Sex trafficking is among the most lucrative trades around the globe, with thousands of people being victims of such unscrupulous activity. Sex trafficking entails the trading of unwilling persons, to perform sexual activities i.e. either locally or internationally. The victims are often lured by certain promises such as lucrative...

Discrimination, Affirmative Action, and Ethical Perspectives

Racial and ethnic discrimination is always related to the violation of civil and human rights. The term discrimination is used to refer to any action aimed at differentiation, exclusion, limitation, or preference based on racial, national, or ethnic characteristics. Discrimination involves humiliation or derogation of social acceptance, an unfulfillment of...

Exploring the Health Effects of Cocaine, Tobacco, and Marijuana: A Societal Perspective

History of cocaine Historically, cocaine was consumed in the form of coca leaves. For instance, the Inca used to chew them to stimulate their working capacity. Also, they were used in such drinks as Coca-Cola. Moreover, such influential individuals as Freud advised their usage for therapeutic purposes to treat depressive...

History of Slavery and Its Impacts

Introduction and Thesis The concept of slavery in the contemporary society has undergone a gradual transformation. Though previously thought to have been abolished in the early nineteenth century, slavery has found its routes and continues in the modern society affecting the majority population worldwide. Modern forms of slavery include forced...

Alcohol Addiction: Impact on Families and Treatment Solutions

Introduction Over the recent past, the problem associated with alcohol abuse and addiction has increased. The increasing cases of alcoholism, also known as addiction, have led to a rising concern and a research on its challenges and remedies. It is important to note that alcoholism is a disease that requires...

The History of Slavery: Analyzing Its Impact on Contemporary Society

Nowadays, there are many opinions about the impact of slavery on people. Some people believe that slavery is something from the past and can never return. Still, some people think that slavery as it cannot be dead and continues influencing people in a variety of ways. Reece and O’Connell (2015)...

Overview of the Black Lives Matter Movement and Its Impact on Social Justice

Lives of all people matter to the society, but some people believe that they are treated differently. The attitude of white people towards African Americans is often questioned not only by the minorities but also by representatives of the general public. The issue of inequality starts to be discussed with...

Social Work: the Latin American Youth Center

Today, in relation to social work field, many organizations seek to help individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. This goal is accomplished through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis, and intervention. Some communities try to address social problems with the help...

Inequality in Income and Wealth Distribution: Janet Yellen’s Analysis

In the speech, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen talks about the inequality in income and wealth distribution in the United States. Before the Great Recession, the gap was relatively small. However, the losses that people incurred widened the gap. High rates of consumption widened the gap further and made the...

Human Trafficking: Risk and Causes

Abstract Human trafficking is a serious human rights issue that is prevalent all over the world. Victims of human trafficking come from various socioeconomic backgrounds and experience a wide range of consequences, including mental, sexual, and physical health problems. Exploitation presents a variety of occupational hazards that affect the lives...

Disability in Australia: Income Security and Employment

Introduction For centuries, disability has been considered an issue making an individual unsuitable for any kind of labor and therefore, doomed to spend the rest of their lives in need and poverty. Disability used to be associated with a major vulnerability that created physical and social obstacles the individual affected...

What Makes Homeless People Commit Crimes That Result in Incarceration?

Introduction Today homelessness is considered to be a critical issue for the USA as almost half a million of citizens do not have their own houses or flats. They are in a constant search of subsidized homes, shelters, goods, clothes and food. These people have limited opportunities and are not...

Understanding Societal Responsibility: Key Concepts and Implications

Every day during all our life, we hear that we are to take responsibility for every action. But to bring something into life one should clearly define its profound meaning. Some views on responsibility in the society are too all-encompassing, so that it becomes hard to determine the correct behavior....

Human Trafficking: A Very Torturous Experience

Abstract Human trafficking refers to the illegal smuggling of people into a country for forced labor and other forms of exploitation. This also involves falsely recruiting, transferring, harboring, and exploiting people in a foreign land without their consent or for activities they did not sign up to undertake. Victims of...

79-Year-Old Sara Anderson: Coping with Loss in a New Country

Introduction The subsequent hypothetical case study aims its attention towards the 79-year-old female. She has applied for help from the agency that provides case management for low-income seniors who live at home and for whom English is a second language because of her recent loss. Sara Anderson is a Caucasian...

Africa Biofortified Sorghum: Food Security and Health

The Africa Biofortified Sorghum Project is aimed at resolving the problem of hunger and malnutrition. Also, food security contributes to poverty eradication and the support of economic well-being and development. Therefore, the more general aim of the project was to improve the quality of life in Africa and ensure its...

Racial Discrimination in US Workplaces: Ruth Whitman’s Case

Racial discrimination has always been one of the most serious and common issues in the workplaces of the United States as well as all other multi-national countries. The concerns of this kind are not the most frequently found problems of the business organizations, but they still happen quite a lot....

Does the Gender Pay Gap Still Exist?

Although a lot of people believe that in the modern world, striving for equality and justice, the gender pay gap is closing fast, in fact, the real state of things is quite the opposite–the discrepancy is as wide as it has ever been. It has been estimated, that in the...

The Declining Number of African Americans in Baseball

Introduction The number of African Americans in baseball has remained quite small in the United States. The issue is social in nature since it affects people in the nation differently. A detailed study will reveal the major reasons why African Americans have not been involved in this sport. This paper...

Domestic Violence Interventions in Healthcare: Strategies for Support and Response

Type of Legislation Domestic violence is a concept that can be described as emotional, verbal, sexual or any other existing kind of abuse that may scare the victim or lead to a situation where one of the participating parties will be keen on retaining supremacy over another. This issue has...

Substance Abuse: Environmental Influences and Biology

Introduction Substance abuse is not a new problem the human society faces as drugs have been used for centuries. However, the scale of the problem is quite alarming these days. For instance, it was estimated in 2012 that almost 10% of the population (23.9 million teenagers and adults) used illicit...

Evaluating Well-Being Metrics for Children and Families: Methods and Findings

The assessment and intervention of child and family problems require social workers to implement a set of specific skills including ethical decision making, multicultural sensitivity, and profound professional competence to convey the necessary risk information to the clients and refer them to the helpful sources of support. The intervention plan...

Construction of Otherness in Modern Society: A Deep Dive

The society that existed two or three centuries ago has evolved. Today more things divide people than in those days. As a result, there is more construction of otherness than pulling together as a community. Religion has now taken center stage in the construction of otherness. The first step in...

Addressing Suicide Causes with Awareness and Prevention Strategies

A life is one of the most priceless gifts given to a person, and it seems to be unnatural and truly egoistic for people to commit suicide and leave the world without any clear and justified reason. Though suicide is not the first reason for human death, it is still...

Quality Interviewing and Case Management Techniques in Social Work

The main purpose of case management is to promote the well-being of the client through communication, education, consultancy, and empowerment. It is important to recognize, however, that unlike similar services, quality interviewing aims at facilitating self-sufficiency in the client and reduces dependence on external sources. Thus, the ultimate goal of...

Development and Outcomes of Islamophobia: Understanding Its Societal Impact

The issue of Islamophobia, as well as the term itself is relatively new, even though the phenomenon of exaggerated fear and prejudiced attitude towards Muslim people has been observed for centuries. Over the last couple of decades, Islamophobia has been aggravated by numerous clashes between the representatives of the Western...

Examining the Nature of Islamophobia Worldwide

The concept of Islamophobia has gained massive popularity over the last couple of decades. The clashes between cultures with different religious and ethnic backgrounds have been relevant for centuries. However, the modern globalizing world has facilitated a more active mutual integration of the cultures and resulted in local and global...

“If Poor Get Richer, Does World See Progress?” by Knickerbocker

Brad Knickerbocker in the article “If poor get richer, does world see progress?” dwells upon the problem of poverty in the world. The author expresses several ideas related to the increase of the richer population having related it to the higher number of customers. Brad Knickerbocker expresses personal concern about...

The Rising Popularity of Marijuana: Causes, Consequences, and Social Perspectives

Many people raise their voices claiming that they are forced to drink alcohol and become addicted as they are not allowed to use marijuana which is less addictive and has fewer negative health outcomes. The debate concerning the legalization of marijuana is still ongoing (Caulkins et al. 56). Moreover, it...

Gun Violence: Nationwide Concerns and Prevention Measures

Introduction Gun violence has become a nation-wide issue that might affect any person regardless of their status or location. According to Malina, Morrissey, Campion, Hamel, and Drazen (2016), more than 33,000 fatal cases involving firearm use were reported in 2013. People throughout the country are highly concerned about possible outcomes...

Gender and Racial Inequality in US Presidential Debates

Introduction Human beings are said to be complex beings whose behaviors are influenced by many factors, among them the surrounding environment and their origins. Understanding how human beings behave is important as it helps in dealing and handling them under various circumstances. The study of how human beings behave, the...

Advocacy in Social Justice Practice: Involvement and Impact

Analyzing the main factors influencing the willingness of people to get involved in advocacy efforts is the key to figuring out how to boost the activity of the workers. Chapter 3 “Getting Involved” of “Advocacy Practice for Social Justice” provides an in-depth analysis of the valid literature resources exploring the...

Rich-Poor Gap in Wages, Technology, Society

Introduction Equality is the synonym of “ideal society” to some extent. Equality is the basis of socialism. However, there is not an ideal society, and the term economic inequality is more suitable to describe reality. The video called Viral video shows the extent of U.S. wealth inequality demonstrates how the...

Human Trafficking in the USA: Current Trends and Prevention Efforts

Abstract Human trafficking is a major societal issue in the current global set up. Complications of labor and competition in businesses have ensured that human trafficking is one of the most widespread crimes in the world. According to some scholars, it is considered as a form of modern-day slavery given...

Anti-Racism Efforts: Divisiveness and Mismatching Strategies Explored

Introduction The year 2018 is promising to be a very politically active year in the USA. With the rising tensions among various strata in the American society and the ongoing campaign against police shootings and inequality, affirmative action is on the rise. Many people are willing to stand up for...

Global Environmental Changes and Population Growth: Addressing Critical Issues

The global environment refers to the things that surround living organisms and their change causes an impact on them either negatively or positively. The components of the global environment include; water, air, soil, climate, plants, and animals. Living things greatly depend on this component of the environment in one way...

Understanding Drug and Non-Drug Addictions

Introduction Drug addiction is a complex condition that includes a variety of aspects that create dependency in a person. Often such dependency may have highly negative consequences for both the person and their family. Non-drug addiction does not include dependency on a chemical from an outside source, but consequences of...

Netto et al. (2014): Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence

Netto, Moura, Queiroz, Tyrrell, and Bravo (2014) provide credible information regarding women’s experiences of domestic violence in the context of the conservation model. The major strength of the study is the collection and analysis of personal views of the females about the issue. The researchers managed to obtain vivid examples...

Legalization of Marijuana for Pain Management: Analyzing Health Implications

Legalization of marijuana bothers people. There are many supporters and opponents of this idea. I belong to the group where this idea cannot be accepted even regarding its possible positive outcomes. Today, media discusses the necessity of legalizing marijuana to be used for medical purposes and help patients deal with...

Descendants of Slaves: Exploring African American Heritage and Identity

The psychological consequences of slavery for African Americans are discussed widely in society. In order to discuss the problem in detail with references to the statistical analysis, it is necessary to find the answer to the following research question: Do those African Americans who identify themselves as the descendants of...

Addressing Police Brutality and Racial Profiling

Introduction Police brutality associated with racial profiling can be viewed as an ongoing problem that African Americans try to overcome during a long period of time. Therefore, the problem of police brutality against minorities is actively discussed in the modern American society because of the public’s attention to each case...

Income Inequality and Discrimination in the US

Discrimination has been a major challenge affecting the US in many ways. Some members of American society get more income than others based on gender, education, or race, among many others. It is hard to ensure equality when segregation is high because the more privileged will gain a higher social...

Examining Needle Exchange Policies: Benefits, Limitations, and Public Health Implications

Introduction The increase in blood-borne viruses and diseases in recent times has raised concerns about how this epidemic can be controlled to save humanity from suffering. One of the corrective measures established for this purpose is the needle exchange program. The needle exchange social policy focuses on spreading health education,...

Substance Abuse in Reducing Frustration

Frustration usually co-occurs with substance abuse. The research question is whether substance abuse can reduce frustration. This problem is significant because there is a gap in literature addressing this question. Whereas there is evidence that frustration can lead to drug use, the question whether drug abuse can reduce frustration requires...

Obstacles Facing the Black Family: Racial Discrimination and Solutions

Abstract For a very long time, the growth and development of the black family have been affected by how they are perceived by the rest of American society. To a large extent, the obstacles faced by the black family are mostly due to racial discrimination. The problem of race can...

Disabled People’s Housing Needs: Qualitative Field Research Methods

To assess the needs of non-elderly disabled people in the context of housing, it is appropriate to apply the qualitative field research methods as they can provide a researcher with useful information including perceptions and attitudes of the respondents to the issue. It is necessary to identify the target population...

Domestic Violence and Feminism in Bell Hooks’ Theory

Introduction Domestic violence is a complicated issue to which people do not always pay adequate attention. However, the feminist movement has revealed and explained several important aspects of this problem. They are profoundly discussed in the book called Feminism is for Everybody that presents hooks’ theory (Hooks 61). The main...

Examining the Roots and Cultivation of Racism: Issues and Solutions

The coherent society is characterized by numerous appeals to eliminate any discrimination and inequality that could affect people and deteriorate the quality of their lives. The shift of priorities towards humanistic values and democracy contributed to the increased importance of guaranteeing equal rights to all people no matter what their...

Domestic Violence Worldwide: U.S., Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru, Brazil

Abstract The current paper investigates the issue of domestic violence in the United States and several other cultures, namely, in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru, and Brazil. To conduct the study, a review of the materials about the topic has been carried out; the materials included scholarly articles, as well as reports...

Racial Tensions Explored in the Movie “Crash”: A Critical Analysis

Brief Synopsis The crash is a 2004 movie that underscores racial and social tensions in Los Angeles by interweaving the stories of several characters without separating them into victims and offenders. Starring Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, and Thandie Newton, the movie shows how the lives of a black detective, a...

Transitional Employment: Supporting Intellectually Disabled Individuals

Activities Several specific activities should be performed to enable transitional employment for adults with intellectual disabilities. First, the organisation should take care of developing a special set of rules that would allow the company to hire these adults with no limitations (Frye & Hemmer, 2012). Second, the management of the...

Housing for Disabled People: Needs Assessment

Housing for people with disabilities is still one of the unresolved issues in many developed countries including the USA. The US government has come up with some programs to assist non-elderly disabled people and their families. However, this effort is insufficient. More so, some programs do not meet their goals...

Women’s Dignity in Hong Kong’s Religious and Societal Contexts

In the chapter, ‘Promoting Women’s Dignity in the Church and Society in Hong Kong’, Mary Yuen explores the role of women in the Church circles based on the understanding of the Christian faith and various teachings. Mary Yuen says that it was not until the 1960s that the women in...

Legal Perspectives on Equality Among African Americans: Progress and Ongoing Challenges

The concept of white privilege can be considered as influential for discussing the barriers to the effective implementation of anti-racial laws and policies in the United States. The proposed policies and regulations that are formulated to decrease cases of discrimination in society and promote social action are often unsuccessful. Is...

Hispanic Communities’ Healthcare and Spirituality

Hispanic communities are communities, which practice Spanish culture. In the United States, the term Hispanic is a concept that refers to all individuals, who practice Spanish culture and speak Spanish. Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans comprise the Hispanic communities found in the American continent. As such, it is evident that...

Contingency Management for Substance Abuse

Contingency management Contingency management is a behavioral treatment for patients with substance abuse problems (Hart & Ksir, 2015). Patients may receive immediate rewards in the forms of vouchers that can be changed for special goods or personal services. People with drug-free urine samples get vouchers (Hart & Ksir, 2015). The...

Analytical Framework for the Breaking Barriers Program: Objectives and Outcomes

Abstract The problem of discrimination can be discussed as the controversial question in the field of public administration. That is why, the public administrators’ task is to focus on the effective implementation of anti-discrimination policies and programs in the United States in order to cope with the social problem of...

Sociology: “Alcoholics Anonymous” by Bill Wilson

Summary The book “Alcoholics Anonymous” gives a detailed analysis of the health challenges and decisions made by Bill Wilson. The narrator struggled with alcoholism for many years. In the beginning, the narrator was not ready to partner with different believers. According to the text, when people talked “of a God...

Gender Neutrality in Swedish Schools: A Shift Towards Inclusivity

Introduction It is imperative to note that many countries have started to focus on gender equality over the last few years, and many scholars have made suggestions on how current problems may be addressed. Some think that boys and girls should be treated equally from the very start, and it...

The Role of a Social Worker: Scott’s Case

Description of the Agency referred to and the roles and functions of social workers Scott is a young Russian boy who suffers from autism. He has communication problems with his peers. He has poor social skills and thus unable to interact with fellow students at school. Several social agencies can...

World Hunger and Food Distribution as Global Issue

The uneven distribution of food is one of the most pressing global issues today. In most developed countries, people have no shortage of food and can afford to throw a lot of products away; in some developing countries, on the other hand, many adults and children are dying of malnutrition...

American Laws and Cultural Equality: Progress and Challenges

Foundation of the African American Law Thesis: American Laws has attained maturity because they recognize the different cultures under a single law. The purpose of this outline is to indicate the challenges faced by African Americans and their quest for a law that governs equality in the United States of...

Challenges Faced by African American Families

Abstract African American families experience numerous obstacles that emanate from social, economic, and cultural issues. Drug abuse, unemployment, poverty, incarceration, single parenthood, cultural norms, and limited access to a good education are some of the main obstacles that African American families face in the United States. In the obstacle of...

Family-Centered Services (FCS) Program: Objectives and Implementation

The Family Centered Services (FCS) program offers effective support and care to at-risk children. The agency also supports the needs of the targeted families. The agency takes care of every abandoned, neglected, or abused child. FCS supports a powerful child-welfare system. This system fulfills the needs of different children who...

“The Clash of Civilizations?” by Samuel Huntington

Critics, students, and commentators provided different reactions to Huntington’s argument regarding the clash of civilizations. However, the most interesting reaction concerns the way he developed the idea of civilization. It seems as if he wanted to simplify the definition of civilization in the context of religious beliefs. It is an...

Wealth Disparities in America: Examining the Socioeconomic Divide

The growing wealth inequality in the US is now a major social issue. As such, academics, including sociologists and economists, have explored wealth inequality from various perspectives and found multiple responsible variables. For instance, the video, the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality, presents a dramatic extent of that imbalance by...

Higher Education Opportunities for Single Mothers: Empowerment and Success Stories

Problem Statement The traditional picture of an ideal family for many people of the 20th century had to include a mother (a household keeper), a father (a breadwinner), and several children. Yet, this family structure is on the verge of becoming outdated since modern families tend to develop their own...

Examining Racism: Institutional and Interactional Perspectives

The question of racism has been opened in the United States of American during a long period of time. Despite numerous attempts that are taken to provide African-Americans with the same rights and possibilities as the Whites have, the problem cannot be solved because some new aspects and concerns take...

The Origin of Domestic Violence: Historical Context and Societal Impact

Introduction Domestic violence remains one of the most urgent problems of modern society. Worse still, in some communities maintaining the hierarchy using physical and emotional violence is still regarded as a tradition that should be treated with respect (Grose & Grabe, 2014, p.972). The purpose of the present research is...

Social Change, Leadership and Advocacy

Such concepts as social change, advocacy, and leadership are closely related as they all focus on innovation, shifts, and collaboration. It is important to understand what these concepts are to apply them in the real world and make a difference. The concepts can be analyzed within certain dyads with the...

Racial Oppression in Historical Context: The Case of Jim Crow Laws

The issue of racial discrimination is still relevant to this day, and the debates on whether the topic should be closed or not persist (Vaidyanatan, 2016). This reflection paper will focus on the scenario of Jim, a young man that unwillingly offended two African American men who were sitting in...

Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization by Ira Rifkin

Article summary This is the summary of the article Spiritual perspectives on globalization by Ira Rifkin written in 2003. The article under consideration dwells upon globalization, its elements, and how it affects us. Economic, cultural and individual elements of globalization are considered as the most important for the world. Economic...

Power, Its Sources and Relation to Leadership

Power, Its Sources, and Usage Power is the ability of a person to influence and define the actions of other people. John French and Bertram Raven introduced five types of power relying on their sources, including legitimate power (depends on a position held by a person), expert power (depends on...

Analyzing Crack Economy in East Harlem: Insights from Philippe Bourgois

The excerpt from the work In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio by Philippe Bourgois introduces the reader to the problems of crack dealers in East Harlem, New York City. The researcher, a professor of anthropology, analyzes the reasons which make the inhabitants of a poor neighborhood engage...

The African Diaspora: Exploring Experiences of the ‘Black Other’

Introduction Globalization trends which occurred in the nineteenth century have been perceived to have effects such as constitution and reconstitution of race. This is by transforming the world in an enormous dimension. As a result, there is a shift in the perception and meaning of skin color throughout the world...

Industrial Revolution, Democracy and Equality

Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Society The impact of industrial revolution on society should not be understated. It transformed mostly agrarian economies into those oriented oriented towards goods and services. It led to an influx of people from village communities into big, industrial cities with the goal of making...

Shocking Realities of Human Trafficking: Unveiling Disturbing Aspects

The issue of human trafficking can be discussed as challenging and causing people to avoid this problematic topic because there are opinions that this problem cannot be overcome or addressed effectively. However, it is almost impossible to ignore the data that illustrate how many persons become victims of human trafficking...

Examining Racism in America: A Critical Review of “Men We Reaped” by Jesmyn Ward

Introduction Men We Reaped is Jesmyn Ward’s account of the economic realities of poverty-stricken rural Mississippi during her childhood. Ward reveals that young black men in DeLisle, bereft of equal economic and educational opportunities, lost their lives to substance abuse, violence, and suicide. Ward’s memoir paints a picture of an...

Surveying Housing Needs and Attitudes of Students with Disabilities

The survey is one of the methods used to collect data for a quantitative study. This technique enables a researcher to collect a vast pool of data and cover quite large populations (Babbie, 2016). It has been found that many programs concerning housing for people with special needs are not...

Enhancing Quality of Life: Peer Support for Intellectually Disabled Individuals

Provision of support to people with intellectual disabilities is an important topic that could potentially improve the quality of life for many intellectually disabled people around the world. This paper aims to examine several articles that explore, among others, the role of peer support in the life of people with...

Human Trafficking in Society: Challenges and Strategies for Prevention

Introduction Human trafficking is defined as the process through which human beings are recruited, transferred or received through forceful means with the intention of exploiting them. The pacific regions in Asia have been described as the most vulnerable to human trafficking due to factors such as high population, rapid urbanization...

Racism in America: Discrimination and Legal Bias

Introduction Racism, as Miller and Gerran (2008) state, are attitudes, actions, beliefs, or policies that undermine individuals or groups in relation to their races. In the US, it involves discrimination of the people of color by the white people, supported by the institutions that were established in their favors, thereby...

Drug Addiction in Pregnancy: Social Justice and Unborn Child Rights

The issue of drug addiction among pregnant mothers has been a concern among medical experts. When a pregnant mother is addicted to alcohol and drug, she may end up causing irreparable damage to the unborn child. At the time of birth, the child may have physical or mental deformities that...

Child Marriage Issue in Afghanistan

Introduction Child abuse has become a serious problem in Afghanistan due to the conditions children are facing as a result of perennial conflicts in this region. Child marriage has become a dominant crime in this nation and this has forced many organisations to step in and help to alleviate this...

Combating Drunk Driving: Implementing Age Limits & Ignition Interlocks

Abstract The given paper revolves around the nagging problem of the alcohol abuse and drunk driving. The paper consists of eight parts which help to present the information in the logic and clear way. The introduction provides the information needed for the better understanding of the main topic of the...

Heroin Epidemic: Analysis of Rising Addiction and Overdose Rates

Philip Seymour Hoffman, an American actor, film director, and winner of the “Oscar” and “Golden Globe” awards died in 2014 because of the intoxication caused by the simultaneous reception of several types of drugs. The Wall Street Journal reports that Hoffman found dead in the bathroom of his apartment on...

Struggle for Gay Human Rights: Nonviolence and Harvey Milk’s Legacy

Abstract It is a struggle to achieve comprehensive gay human rights in any society. In this context, gay human rights have attracted conflicts over the years. The struggle for gay rights is traceable since 1924 and has since gained momentum due to increased public awareness and debate. This research paper...

Understanding Trauma’s Role in Addiction Treatment for Veterans

How an Understanding of Trauma Informs the Development of the Interventions Most soldiers suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the exposure to traumatic incidences during the course of dispensing their mandate. Studies have established a great connection between PTSD and addiction. This assertion holds because most soldiers...

Poor Body Image Among Young Women

Body image issues have emerged as an important problem facing many women all over the world. Swami and Joanne-Marie document that women’s anxiety about their appearance has become a global phenomenon (152). This body issues have been caused by the society’s judgmental attitude towards women’s bodies. Young women are either...

Illicit Drug Use and Addiction Among American Youths

Introduction Authored by Newcomb, Birkett, Corrliss, and Mustanski, the article ‘Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Racial Differences in Illicit Drug Use in a Sample of the US High School Students’ is a study on the prevalence levels of illicit drug use and addiction among American youths. The main research objective is...

The Sociology of Diversity in the USA: Challenges and Opportunities

Minority and Dominant Groups A minority population group is not defined by being outnumbered by a dominant group. A minority is defined by the following five characteristics: physical or cultural traits distinguished from the dominant population, unequal treatment, in-group marriage, subordination awareness, and involuntary membership. The existence of differing traits...

Sexual Assault: Non-Consensual Behavior and Vulnerable Groups

Etiology/Pathophysiology/Incidence/Prevalence Sexual assault is “non-consensual” sexual behavior (Harkin, Borock & Amaranto, 2011, p. 404). The most vulnerable groups are women especially living in the low-income environment and those who abuse substances. Children and the elderly are also vulnerable. However, sexual assaults occur in all populations irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender...

Family Crisis and Addictions: Psychological Perspectives and Solutions

Description of the Nature of Addiction Crisis Addiction is characterized by the continued use of drugs or any other substance by the body to prevent the indications of physical and psychological withdrawals (Brown, 2000; Hoffman & Froemke, 2007; Stanton & Shadish, 2007). In other words, addictions can be termed as...

Gender Bias in the Workplace Environment

Gender Bias in Firefighter Promotion: Factors When interpreting the outcomes of the test, one must focus on the values of p and the chi-square statistics. The given factors will help define whether the null hypothesis can be deemed as true or false. In the specified scenario, the absence of effects...

Causes and Impacts of Racism in America: A Comprehensive Examination

Introduction This paper will discuss the impacts of racism on American both the native and the immigrants. In the paper, the historic accounts of the African-American populations as well as other minority immigrants will be revisited. As will be pointed out in this paper, racism and ethnic discrimination is a...

Young Individuals Challenges and Overcoming Barriers

Introduction Various researchers and journalists pay attention to the difficulties that are often encountered by young people. In part, these challenges can be explained by the differences in values, worldviews, and lifestyles. Very often, they can lead to conflicts and misunderstanding. These issues can be discussed with the help of...

Florida Department’s Domestic Violence Program: Safe Environments for Victims

Florida Department of Children and Families: Domestic Violence The mission of the Florida Department’s Domestic Violence Program is to contribute to creating the safe environments for the victims of domestic violence while focusing on building the partnership relations with different community’s organizations in order to guarantee the provision of the...