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A social worker is a professionally qualified personality who strives for the general well- being of individuals from all lifestyles. A social worker analyses the inherent causes of social problems like antisocial behavior, social inadequacies, unemployment, poverty, illness among others, and assist concerned individuals to overcome them. It is essential...
Introduction Women empowerment and gender equality are a common concern for every country in the world. Women have been underrepresented in most cases when it comes to many domains, including economic matters. Areas of education, leadership, employment, and trade are among the few sectors with high levels of gender disparities....
Introduction Prostitution, in general, is a contentious topic in Canada and internationally. Although teenage prostitution has been repressed legally for thousands of years, it remains part of the bigger sexual industry and continues to flourish in various areas in Canada. Teenage prostitution distorts the existing line between the social and...
Black athletes have pushed for and earned respect in the American athletic arena. However, research suggests that exclusion and discrimination strategies are still being used to limit the chances and advancement accessible to colored minority groups. For example, multiple scholarly works focus on the oppressive environment that surrounds Serena Williams....
Race has always been one of the most controversial issues in the United States. All types of racism and slavery shaped how Americans operated in American society. Extremely high levels of unawareness and ignorance led to the unintended utterance of racist remarks that opened the door to racial discrimination. Violent...
Sexual harassment has become more prevalent over the past ten years, raising concerns on a national and global level. However, various international bodies like the ILO in the United Nations agency have made huge efforts to create awareness of its existence. Consequently, the initiatives have led to more cases of...
Social inequality is the unfair distribution of goods, burdens, and wealth in the society. Social inequality results in various challenges, including underrepresentation, marginalization, substance abuse, and criminality in society. People who are less equal in the societies are neglected in cultural inclusivity, economic growth, and social engagement. Social stratification in...
The process of thinking is a complex and mysterious phenomenon because it is difficult to determine the line where thoughts turn into thinking. Often a person can register passing words, ideas, and concepts in their head, but this process occurs without intentional effort. On the contrary, a person can unconsciously...
Character Analysis: Contributors to Domestic and Workplace Violence Workplace violence may take many forms and can have far-reaching consequences for employees’ health and well-being, job duration, employment stability, and career satisfaction. According to Hango and Moyser (2018), workplace harassment encompasses verbal abuse, demeaning behavior, personal threats, physical assault, and sexually...
Introduction Obesity is one of the central issues in the United States, affecting all human developmental phases. Every social worker can face obesity as a direct or indirect cause of various societal problems. Some people struggle with job employment, discrimination, or mental health disorders, and social work professionals can better...
Eleanor J. Bader is a journalist who reflects on everyday social issues. In her articles, she advocates a greater spread of movements for social change. The article “Homeless on Campus” talks about the difficulties that students find themselves without a place to live while studying in college. In most cases,...
Introduction Drug addiction is a brain and behavior condition that causes a person’s inability to manage substance use. Substance abuse begins in childhood when parents and families are unable or unwilling to provide the necessary encouragement and guidance. Many addicts’ lives are shaped by the events they witnessed as children...
Introduction Demographic Information Individuals with disabilities refer to all people with special needs, including long-term physiological, subjective, intelligent, or functional limitations. Disability is projected to affect over a billion people, equating to around 15% of the global population (Whittle et al., 2017). As per the American Community Survey, elderly individuals...
Summary In his 2008 article, “How to Be a Success,” Michael Gladwell contemplates on the essential attributes of a successful person in the 21st century. Pursuing success, both in social interactions and in business is currently seen as one of the main goals for an individual to achieve. According to...
Introduction Ghana is rich in natural resources such as oil, gold, and bauxite, to name a few important industries. Partly due to this strategic advantage, the country experienced continuous economic growth at an average rate of 7 percent yearly since 2005 (Cooke, 2016). Moreover, Ghana achieved a significant reduction in...
Various research projects explore the topic of school incidents in the United States, articles are published, and conferences are held. They address the motives and predictors of attacks and finding ways to prevent such behavior. However, there is a small number of works that talk about campus reactions. This important...
A strong narrative with a skillful implementation of rhetorical modes determines the success of an argumentative literary work, as research determines the quality of an academic paper. Susan Cain (1968–), an American writer today and a lawyer in the past, worked on her non-fictional book since 2005 but accumulated the...
Special supplements and their applications are widely researched by scholars. The implication of such artificial substances has been shown to be of significant importance for various scientific fields (Negro, Marzullo, Caso, Calanni, & D’Antona, 2018). My thesis statement for this research paper is that from a legal perspective, utilizing performance-enhancing...
Throughout unit five Finding the Ancient in the Modern in Foundations of the Humanities, I have discovered many fascinating thoughts to reflect on and subjects to observe from the different perspectives. The ideas presented in the study materials are still relevant nowadays and connected to the personal way of thinking...
Cultural sexism refers to the way people are perceived solely because of their sex. Sexism is mainly used as a negative term and implies things such as discrimination, stereotypes, prejudice, and gender-based hatred such as misogyny. Cultural sexism, in particular, refers to sexism, which can be seen in media, art,...
The Case of Dominic Cummings, a Government Official, Breaking Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions In recent days, a top government adviser, Dominic Cummings, was said to have broken lockdown restrictions to travel across the UK. To maintain public confidence, many prominent leaders have approved these acts. Several government members have criticized Cummings’...
Zero Hunger program is a prospective solution to the problem of world hunger, which focuses on approachability to food, cost-effectiveness of food supply, and the constant flow of it to bereft regions of the world. As it stands, the world has an overproduction of food of 50%, whereas 11% of...
Women are misrepresented and underrepresented in the existing news media. Around the world, they are featured far less than men are, being invited to interviews as experts only in 13% of cases, while constituting only 37% of the reporter base (Rattan). These facts alone are evidence enough of underrepresentation, but...
The role of popular media in shaping our behaviors and whether it directly contributes to violence elicits a strong debate from various quarters of society. In her book, Beyond Blurred Lines: Rape Culture in Popular Media, Nickie D. Phillips discusses how the idea of rape culture has permeated people’s collective...
Introduction Drugs and substance abuse have been one of the major challenges that the youth face in almost every society. This paper seeks to air opinions on how to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs in colleges and university campuses. The paper will give a review of a...
Introduction The term ‘poverty’ has almost become synonymous in association with the greater population of the third world, that is, countries that are currently considered either developing or under-developed, especially in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania in respect to their economies (Marie, 2002). The term ‘World poverty’ would therefore...
Conversation The context: a job interview; an interviewer is a millennial, and an interviewee is a baby boomer. Millennial: Welcome to our office, John. I’m Mary Davis. Your look’s really on fleek. Baby boomer: Hello, Miss Mary. It’s nice to meet you. Millennial: You can just call me Mary. Ok,...
Chanie Wenjack is an Indigenous boy, who died one week after his escapade from a residential school due to exposure and hanger. This occasion is prominent, as it has become the symbol of resistance to the challenging circumstance and the power of colonization in Canada. Gord Downie has contributed to...
Introduction Slave trade operations can be considered as a primary reason for the underdeveloped state of many nations of the African continent. This historic malpractice and abuse of power of the colonial ruling countries devastated the given region. The Republic of Ghana is one of the main examples of how...
Films and other types of media have been a source of entertainment and discussion for many individuals throughout the years. With the evolution of cinema as art, people start seeing it as a way to channel their concerns in an engaging manner. Social and political critique has been presented as...
Human ecology is defined as “a branch of sociology dealing especially with the spatial and temporal interrelationships between humans and their economic, social, and political organization” (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 2009). This overall definition encompasses a vast body of disciplines that are becoming increasingly important in these times where natural resources...
“Little Miss Sunshine” is a film by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris written by Michael Arndt. The story is about a family that is on the edge of an explosion. The main plot centers on Ollie, a girl that dreams to win the Miss Little Sunshine contest. Together with her...
Introduction Despite the recent scientific and technological successes, the problem of global poverty still affects millions of people in different parts of the world. Poverty and the key methods helping to reduce it attract the attention of numerous researchers in different areas of expertise. Even though the actual size of...
Rhetorical Situation The article by Shwayder addresses the issue of domestic abuse as one of the key concerns of contemporary societal concerns. However, while the problem of abuse is often explored in-depth as a serious issue among heterosexual couples, it is often overlooked when analyzing same-sex relationships, which becomes the...
Introduction A society is not a homogeneous formation: people tend to constitute unequal subgroups known as classes. Whether a person belongs to the upper strata or comes from the lower ones determines their success or failure to a certain extent. Equipped with a corresponding set of values, norms, and preferences,...
Television is an important part of people’s everyday life. Today, to imagine a day without watching TV is almost an impossible task. Popular TV shows, series, and movies can affect not only the public’s attitudes to the definite problems and situations but also influence their behavior. Many sociologists, psychologists and...
Poverty is a major economic challenge in many underdeveloped countries. According to Bardhan (2008, p. 5), ‘absolute poverty occurs when individuals are unable to secure their basic needs such as shelter, healthcare, and food’. The other common challenge experienced in the developed world is corruption. This malpractice takes different forms...
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...
The world’s growing population has been among the major concerns of many researchers for the last few decades. Hite and Seitz (2016) explain that the population growth is exponential: it took thousands of years for the Earth’s population to reach the first billion, whereas the seventh billion was achieved in...
Purpose Information about urban and rural communities includes dressing style, food habits, and culture. Urban residents prefer to wear loose clothes such as shirts and dresses while rural residents like to wear warm clothing such as jackets and gumboots. Urban residents also like to put on sandals while the rural...
Introduction The image by Kevin Carter, “The Vulture and the Little Girl.” had the most significant impact, in any case. A vulture appears to be preparing to pounce on a severely malnourished young child in this chilling shot taken in South Sudan in 1993. This picture serves as a sobering...
Abstract Over the past several decades, substance abuse among adolescents has risen alarmingly. Adolescents are known for their intense social lives and peer pressure to drink or use drugs. Alcohol is often a common part of nightlife for teens, and many young people try marijuana for the first time in...
Introduction Occupational therapy, or ergo-therapy, is a field of medicine that aims to help a person in everyday life develop, restore and maintain the skills necessary to perform activities that are significant for the health and well-being of this individual. The work of an occupational therapist is not equivalent to...
The term “social class” refers to societal distinctions based on economic and social standing. People from the same socioeconomic class often have comparable levels of wealth, educational attainment, job type, and income. Members of social classes are exposed to diverse subcultures that prepare them for specialized roles in society. It...
Introduction Along with the development of a particular individual, his needs expand, which increases costs to maintain living and makes the person earn more money. The situation is aggravated by the fact that it is becoming more and more expensive to support children in a family due to the fact...
Introduction While civil rights movements all over the world have shaped the way societies view different groups of people previously marginalized, certain problems still occur and represent a significant danger for vulnerable individuals. A topic that is to be discussed in terms of prevention and addressing is violence against women....
Executive Summary This paper tests the idea that a gender wage gap exists for the case study of Australian workers. The research methodology included simple and multiple linear regression models to detect differences in the significance of gender for the wage gap. Statistical analyses were conducted in MS Excel. In...
Even though modern American society is officially equal for men and women, gender inequalities still exist. The spread of inequalities results from imposing traditional gender roles on people, which is an integral part of socialization. It is possible to find numerous examples of promoting gender roles in American popular culture,...
Introduction Society attaches prestige and honor to positions held by different individuals in society. The position, which is referred to as social status, can be defined on the basis of inheritance (ascribed status) or a person’s achievements. Ascribed status is mainly fixed to the person as a factor of their...
Summary The thesis of this article is that violence has no face, race, or gender. The times of slavery left a large number of people disfigured and offended, including men. Strong social stigma about the shame of male sexual passivity and general weakness did not allow for deep and responsible...
Families headed by single mothers are a widespread social phenomenon all over the United States. At the same time, often, such families are vulnerable and unprotected against the socio-economic challenges that face all the parents raising their children and maintaining the household. However, some single parents with a more stable...
Domestic violence against women is a long-standing issue worldwide, but in some regions, the situation is inferior to others. South Asia is an area where more than 70% of females from the age of 15 have less security against sexual and financial violence (The Asia Foundation). This can have different...
Meg Jay has paid attention to the problem of the empathy gap between present and future selves in her speech “Essential Questions to Ask Your Future Self”. The video was filmed with the support of media organization “TED” in May 2021, and due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the location was...
Introduction The social problem affects young people in the U.S. aged 16 to 24 years. The U.S. Department of Labor (2017) estimates that in 2017, “about 1 in 5 people in this age range—6.7 million people—were neither working nor in school” (p. 19). Not only does this mean a looming...
Introduction The social problem under focus is obesity originating from Latino food norms. Much of the Latin cuisine has nostalgic value to Hispanic cultures. Consumption of traditional Latino food inspires the feeling of comfort to Latino people. Yet, at the same time, much of the food is saturated in fats,...
Introduction The possible reaction of Canadians to alcohol, if it was a newly-invented illicit drug, will differ depending on their personal characteristics and essential external circumstances. The former is mainly presented by age, severe mental health conditions, and the overall attitudes towards substance use (Canadian Center of Substance Use and...
The modern medical practice strives to keep pace with the times, provide the most technologically convenient and humane solutions for patient care and respond to the latest requirements of the healthcare system. Medicine is a part of the modern world as a hermetic established system in which the results of...
Introduction An image is simply defined as a visual representation of something meaning to reproduce its likeness (Marriam-Webster, 2020). This can be photographic material, pictures, paintings, and even human memory and imagination. This paper will seek to explore “the image” in its many forms from a range of perspectives and...
Gentrification, the process of change aimed at raising the economic value of a neighborhood, is highly controversial. On the one hand, it increases property value in the area and provides opportunities for new businesses. On the other hand, it often results in the local community’s interests being disregarded and displaced...
Introduction Some people often consider and evaluate themselves to determine their social group in society. In sociology, there are three major categories of social class: the elite, the middle class, and the poor. It is typical of a human to have thoughts of advancing from one group to the next....
The network society is the organization of a society’s activities and social structures around information networks that are processed electronically. The networks, in this case, are run by information and communication technologies that are founded on theories of microelectronics responsible for generating, processing, and distributing information among different sub-groups of...
Introduction Habitat for Humanity International (HHI) is a non-profit organization with the vision of a world where all people have decent accommodation. HHI operates in more than 70 countries around the globe and partners with volunteers and low-income families to build or restore their housing. This paper will provide an...
Introduction According to Chinn (2009), violence refers to an act of aggression against a party that is considered weak. Domestic violence can either by physical in nature or a mental torture. Recent surveys have confirmed that domestic violence is on the rise and that women are the major victims. Domestic...
Introduction Barbie is an American plastic doll that was introduced to the market in 1959. At first, the toy represented a figure of a young adult American woman. However, since that time, Barbie has changed hairstyles, clothes, and accessories. Finally, the overall appearance of a doll has changed dramatically for...
Introduction Serial killing is a homicide category occurring when an offender murders more than three victims unknown to the criminal. It is a product of current social and cultural inclination, which criminologists can use to accentuate motivations (James, 2019). Different social constructions of serial murders are the social structure, social...
Introduction To make significant changes working in well-organized social groups is essential as it gives the vigor and teamwork needed to motivate the proper agencies to make the necessary adjustments. Usually, social movements emanate when there is evidence of systematic inequality between the governance and the people. Produced by Aloe...
Reading: A defense of abortion In the first reading, Judith Jarvis Thompson evaluates various arguments against abortion from the perspective of ethical reasoning. The key idea conveyed in the text is that, even if the premise that an unborn child is a person is accepted, there are cases where abortion...
Introduction In this book, the author try to put forward a fact in which the life of a gangster is culturally glamorized. The media houses depict slums in the urban centers as places that are constantly being under the terror of criminals who are very violent. As per the writer,...
Introduction The workplace environment is the place many people spend much time in, as every person needs to sustain themselves and support their families. Working can often be hard and tiring, and the need to be able to work while not feeling additional stress is something many people would value....
Introduction The era of social media and other digital communications has influenced people’s standards of beauty and self-perception significantly. A generation of young people that identify selfies with a mandatory aspect of life observe one another on Facebook and Instagram and form specific preferences regarding appearance parameters. Even though a...
Introduction The development of science involves the progress of combining theoretical and practical knowledge. Every investigated subject of existing science is a mixture of theory and observation. The majority of social sciences, specifically sociology and anthropology, were constantly giving considerable attention to observational research. Cultural anthropologists commonly focus on ethnographic...
James Baldwin is known to compose a collection of essays addressed to the white people, expressing his grievances about racial injustice. “My Dungeon Shook” is an emotional letter demonstrating Baldwin’s anger on the topics of racism and the political situation in the country, which subsequently made him famous. The letter...
Early exposure of adolescents to sexually explicit media is likely to result in the former engaging in risky sexual behavior both now and later in life. Although the developed nations are more affected by sexually explicit media, the developing countries are also influenced negatively due to technological development. Risky sexual...
Offering assistance to those in need appears to be one of the primary ethical principles to which most people are expected to adhere in modern society. However, the phenomenon known as the bystander effect appears to be tragically true, with a significant number of people preferring not to intervene in...
Introduction The Problem The global problem of drug use continues to pose a serious threat to health, safety and well-being of humanity. Today, drug addiction among children and youth is of particular concern. The United States is one of the countries where the most critical situation shaped in this area....
Introduction Overpopulation implies the situation when the number of people residing in an area surpasses the number of resources needed for survival. The articles of Madaan (2016) and Worldwatch Institute (2012) discuss the peculiarities of this problem and suggest how to tackle it. The current essay contains the main points...
Children, adolescents, and young people desire to discover something new, previously unknown, to assert themselves in innovative activities. The younger generation is naturally characterized by increased activity, which manifests in the negative (relatively high criminalization, drug addiction, sexual deviation) and positive (artistic, technical, scientific creativity) manifestations of deviance. The paper...
The eradication of extreme poverty by the year 2015 was one of the millennium development goals that the United Nations member states committed to, during the signing of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. While many countries have made significant progress toward the attainment of the goal, many are still struggling...
Abstract Frances Moore Lappe’ & Jeffrey Perkins agree with Frank Furedi that fear is spread by politicians and the media both for economic and social status gain. They the politicians and media encourage people to be afraid of other countries, cultures rather than forgetting that, that which they consider right...
Abstract Studies, surveys, and common sense dictate the obvious, exposure to violent media forms by impressionable children beget violent behaviors. Television violence has evolved well beyond the Roadrunner/Coyote cartoon that many parents of today watched. Popular video games such as Mortal Kombat and Doom aren’t your father’s pong and space...
The book The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills discusses the relations between the wealthy social class of rulers and their impact on global political and economic power. The author vividly portrays that a strong sense of tradition, an abiding respect for the common ways, will frequently serve to deter...
WWW these three letters have changed the world forever, some might argue that the change has been for the worse but majority of the people would agree that the introduction of the internet has brought many changes in society. Internet offers unmatched facilities to countless people all across the globe,...
Introduction The struggle of minorities to achieve equal rights and opportunities has always occupied an important place in American history. Urbanization created sufficient prerequisites for the emergence of an African-American urban subculture. In the United States, enormous changes were taking place in the mass public consciousness, as a result of...
Abstract By the end of my speech, the audience will be better informed about the drug use problem in the United States as well as about health and life risks associated with the use of heroin. Thesis Statement Drug use is a globally important social problem that needs detailed discussion...
Introduction To start with, let me introduce the concept of a single system research design. According to Miller (n.d.), it “involves studying a single individual or system by taking repeated measurements of 1 or more dependent variables and systematically applying & sometimes, withdrawing or varying the independent variable” (p. 5)....
Find a historical media piece that aptly explores a particular risk. Choose one that has had a large impact on a group or population. Outline what you see as the perceived risk(s) and their impact. As far as I am concerned, the statement that we live in a ‘risk society’...
Introduction The understanding of one’s identity is important for each person, regardless of race and gender. However, self-identification is a complex process, and it includes answers to questions of how a person views his or her ethnicity and culture; whether a person feels privileged or discriminated ideologically, personally, or institutionally;...
Key Words and Terms Knowledge can be described as a tool with which people interpret the world and society around them. Through knowledge, one is able to understand his or her social-cultural, political and geographical environments, and come up with ways of integrating or adapting to achieve life goals. Knowledge...
Introduction Child poverty is not only the problem of children but also a threat to the development of a country (Albanese, 2015). In Canada today, every fifth child is estimated to be affected by poverty. It presents considerable risks for the children’s health, education, development, and future well-being. It is...
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...
The history of slavery continues to have a significant influence on contemporary society in diverse ways. According to Crane (2013), societies are not blends of distinct people fashioning themselves anew from various generations. Rather, “a complex web of social connections and a long train of historical influences interact to form...
Poverty and food insecurity are the issues that have been troubling American society for many years. Numerous citizens of the United States live below the poverty level and find it difficult to support themselves and their families. Some of them lack necessities such as food, housing, and health insurance and...
Racism is a severe disease of society, which leads to unpredictable consequences. Although this disease is rather psychological and emerges in people’s minds, many social, economic, and even political factors contribute to its emergence. This paper examines the problem of racism, describes its causes and impact on society. Besides, the...
Introduction The experiences of older people are often overlooked, but videos like Junk Mail can remind the public about the tribulations faced by the elderly population. Junk Mail depicts a 98-year-old woman named Mary who lives alone and visits a senior center to interact with other individuals. Mary suggests that...
Introduction Leadership is a critical aspect that controls many elements of life in the world. It is important to have leaders in society since they play a key role in establishing the commendable well-being of the community and the environment. Without leadership, society would have incomplete living realms based on...
The tragic shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, demonstrates school and workplace safety and security significance. Security managers are essential in protecting employees and students from potential threats. They must identify potential threats, provide adequate training, and implement post-incident measures. This post reviews the role...
Colleges receive students from various backgrounds under different situations. The rise of single-student parents in colleges presents an opportunity to learn about the experiences of such students and compare them with other regular nonparent learners. An estimated 26 percent of all undergraduate students, or 4.8 million, are raising dependent children...
Introduction Charlie Brooker is the creator of one of the most successful British sci-fi television series Black Mirror. The show is highly acclaimed, yet controversy surrounds how it depicts the modern and potential realities of human societies in Western countries. Despite having specific differences, they are all dystopias that emerged...
Introduction The UK is one of the most ethnically diversified countries, with residents from different parts of the world and various cultural backgrounds. However, the significant diversity in the UK has led to racism. Racism is believed to correlate with increased unemployment rates, police brutality, and racially motivated murders. This...
The world has developed several approaches to interpreting and understanding equality on ethnic and racial grounds. Founded on these practices, legal and political mechanisms have been developed to protect people from discriminatory treatment and overcome inequalities. Nevertheless, the social processes by which imbalances arise and persist are complex and cannot...
The challenges that African Americans confront in society are the issues expressed in Brent Staples’ article “Black Men and Public Space.” Brent Staples offers a first-person perspective of his life as a black person in contemporary culture in this original article. His perspective on racism and inequality captures the life...
Introduction Nowadays, people are suffering from stereotypes about perfect bodies being projected on them. We have to be thin, with long legs and slim waists, while other body types should not be deemed beautiful and especially worthy of attention. Unfortunately, body shaming is a real issue in the modern world,...
Acts that violate the rights of a weaker partner in a partnership are termed domestic abuse. Family settings are common locations for the incidence of gender-based violence, which the perpetrators virtually always conceal. The shame associated with naming and shaming perpetrators of domestic abuse has contributed to an increase in...
Over the past years, several activist and human rights groups have collaborated to create awareness of the plight of people living with disabilities and encourage their inclusion in social systems. However, these individuals are still sidelined and neglected despite supportive frameworks to engage them in education and other social activities....
In one of the provinces of Canada called Alberta, the protection of children and young adults is serious, and the level of at-risk occasions is insignificant. However, one of the massive problems that might influence the youth of the location and their future is an environmental disaster. For instance, global...
Individual and interpersonal normality is a conduct that can be considered normal for a person if it is aligned with that individual’s relatively typical behavior. Individual conduct that corresponds to the most typical behavior and practices in a social setting, generally referred to as conformance, might be described as normal....
Introduction This paper’s main argument is that the veil in the context of the Western world is heavily imbued with racism and ethnocentrism. Hoodfar (1992) illustrates the veil’s significance in Muslim culture and norms. She gives insight into Islamic feminism, a perspective often ignored by white feminists, and how it...
Introduction Utopists see man as a product of his social surroundings rather than an independent being. The term utopia was coined by Thomas Moore in 1516, and it refers to an imaginable society where everything is perfect (Bertolami 1). Utopian philosophy provides a guiding concept for humanity, a worldwide element...
Inequality can be manifested in different dimensions, ranging from racial prejudices to judgment of personal life partner choices. Whereas any kind of unfair treatment is primarily wrong, there are some types the lack of logic behind which is truly baffling. The so-called pink tax, which involves higher prices for ‘female’...
Introduction Poverty and homelessness are two substantial factors that have an impact on the person’s life and ability to care for themselves and their families. In some cases, poverty is a result of historical events and a lack of policies and support systems that would allow a person to have...
Summary Poverty remains one of the most intractable problems to deal with, both in the international community and in the United States. Poverty presents both socio-economic and political threats since it can seriously destabilize the domestic and – indirectly – international political situation. Acute problems of social inequalities have the...
The Chicanismo and Black and Red Power movements raised questions about the rights and freedoms protection of Mexican and African Americans. Both of them are significant in terms of highlighting the problem of deep-rooted racism. The ideological basis and time period were also the same for both movements. The impact...
Introduction As one of the most popular types of modern entertainment, video games have been subjected to some controversy since some of them depict extreme violence, raising alarm bells as to whether they entice cruelty in younger generations. However, the views on the issue have split, with the opponents of...
For Colored Girls is a purposeful sharpening of the audience’s attention to the problem of women’s lack of freedom. For Colored Girls is about gender relationships at its most poignant, African-American version (Elias, 2021). Greater relevance of the problem is possible only in the context of its development in the...
Introduction Retirement is a significant life event that is accompanied by changes in daily routines, social roles, social connections, and income in later adulthood. Older people are spending more time in retirement as their life expectancy increases. Pension and savings schemes have alleviated the financial demands of retirement in many...
Childcare Organizations Pros and Cons for Children Children are the future of society whose active development starts from the early years of their lives. Thus, accurate and productive childcare is essential to raise a decent generation. Parents often need to choose the organization to develop kids’ social skills and prepare...
Introduction The experience of a social worker represents a unique amalgamation of research, cross-cultural experiences, and meticulous analysis of provided information. Therefore, for a social worker, it is vital to gain proper experience in a number of areas so that the skills for meeting the needs of as diverse an...
Bullying creates a harmful and toxic environment, with the impact of this behavior manifesting later in both parties’ lives. Students who are under constant bullying experience physical, emotional, academic, social, and psychological deterioration. As a result, victims of bullying lack confidence, have few friends and become reserved. Those who bully...
Overview The case at hand features a young woman, Julia, who has moved from Detroit to Los Angeles and has been facing challenges in interacting with her family. Having accepted the role of a mediator between her parents and siblings, as well as the guardian of her brother, Julia has...
Introduction Religious cults have not recently been the trend of modern society and their representatives seem a little old-fashioned. The modern notion of “cult” usually refers to a religious group of people that express admiration for certain religious figures or objects such as the sun, the sky, or water. They...
Introduction Superheroes were integrated into the United States culture in the 1930s, and since then, they have remained a part of United States comic books and films. The superhero comic characters served different roles in American history ranging from spreading propaganda during wars, addressing the challenges facing the American society...
There is more open help for marijuana law change than any other time in recent memory with surveys showing the greater part the nation is supportive of sanctioning marijuana. In the course of recent many years, activists and market entertainers have effectively changed marijuana utilization and dispersion in many US...
Introduction Marijuana policy changes over the last few decades across many states point to greater societal awareness of this drug’s decriminalization process and medical use. However, despite the intentions to create a solid understanding of legalization, there are still many factors driving the prohibitionist approach to the cannabis issue, at...
Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help group that assists alcohol addicts to break from their drinking habits and stay sober for the rest of their lives. Alcohol Anonymous (AA) gives the successful candidate an opportunity to mentor other people struggling with alcohol problems. According to Kneisl & Trogoboff (2013), the program...
Introduction Contemporary British society is considered to be the result of major changes in the spheres of politics, economics and private issues of the population. To understand the modern situation and position of the society of the UK it is necessary to underline the basic changes experienced by the population...
Many healthcare practitioners are currently facing a wide range of workplace challenges. Workplace abuse has become common in different healthcare settings. Some of these challenges include “physical assaults, verbal abuses, aggressiveness, discrimination, and even murder” (Papa & Vanella, 2013, p. 3). This essay describes specific issues such as the major...
Introduction Racism is nothing more than a theme of the next scary story you are going to read before bad. After all, in the United States, blacks, Asians, indigenous populations, and other groups, which faced oppression in the past, have the same political rights as any white American citizen. There...
Historical Background of the Issue The toponym “Mauritania” dates back to the 3rd millennium BC, when the Phoenician seafarers gave the name Mauharim – “Western Territory” to the territory lying in the extreme West of Africa. During the colonial period, the name “Mauritania” was applied for one of the territories...
Sexism is a negative phenomenon meaning that individuals face various opportunities and attitudes based on their genders. MacKinnon and Fiala (2018) argue that sexism is one of many forms of discrimination that leads to inequality in society. According to The King Center (n.d.), Marin Luther King also considered sexism a...
Homelessness is one of the most critical issues aroused in the United States of America. The number of homeless people is continuously increasing, creating a severe threat to a country’s general well-being. Mosites et al. claim that The year 2017 became a turning point in the USA’s history because the...
Prenatal development is an essential part of the process of a fetus as it represents the time when numerous important changes take place, thus helping set a context for the psychological development of the individual in the future. For instance, the brain develops during the prenatal stage but will continue...
Introduction The debate surrounding possession and control of firearms has been ongoing in the United States for a long time. One side of the argument claims that owning weapons leads to increased gun violence while the other side asserts otherwise. Some firearms have been outlawed, but they continue to be...
Introduction The topic of child abuse and neglect is a heavy one, but it requires an additional spotlight to attract society’s attention to this issue. This long-standing societal problem, when brought under the public eye, can be dismantled by peer pressure from the community on the government to take necessary...
Introduction The history of the United States is full of glorious and dramatic events that shaped the American spirit. In 2017, David Grann published The Killers of the Flower Moon about the murders that took place in Oklahoma in the 1920s and contributed to the creation of the Federal Bureau...
Introduction Domestic violence is an urgent and significant problem that is addressed not only by social workers but also by official state boards. The importance of this issue is explained by severe implications on the physical and mental health of people who have been abused by family members. In addition,...
Introduction The word “reclamation,” as it pertains to words, typically refers to taking a term with a specific meaning, often a derogatory one, and assigning it a new definition that suits the reclaimer’s needs. The N-word can be seen as a prominent example, as, despite existing for a long time...
I am of the idea that the fattening room is both advantageous as well as disadvantageous to the community based on several observations. To expound, based on Simmons’ ideas, it is evident that the time spent inside the room exposes the teenage initiate to depression. For example, Margaret Bassey Ene...
Since ancient times, social relations and state control have been an issue of discussion in the literature. The decay of modern society in both works participates in a widespread concern with social, moral, and even biological degeneration that swept through Western culture in the 20th century. Part of the failure...
With changing and evolving time, human demographics such as age, gender, population density, mortality rates and even birth rates have changed. Some of these changes have been for the benefit on the society, while some can prove to be extremely harmful. The fluctuation in itself can become an issue. The...
Introduction There is a considerable difference between many works done by children. Some may be classified as difficult and more tasking than others, others may be considered as hazardous and to some extent morally reprehensible (Basu & Zarghamee, 2009). In this perspective it is logical to define what the term...
Introduction Technology is a term that has been used to refer to the development and usage of human knowledge to improve their lifestyle. It involves the practical usage of human knowledge to create new things and it requires the application of both the mental and the physical efforts of the...
Abstract Addiction is a continuous urge for something that the body and mind cannot function normally without it. Addiction can be in form of behavioral or chemical addiction. Both alcoholic and pornography addicts are emotionally attached to their addiction and their recommended treatment would be therapy. Many would despite therapy,...
The focal point of the paper is to present a Comparison and Contrast Essay between “How It Feels to be Colored Me,” by Zora Neale Hurston and “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both the articles are based on the pain of racism and discrimination in...
Social change has been characterized by technology and innovations by individuals. There has been a manifestation of technology and innovations in social interactions. As people interact in various ways technology has been utilized to enhance aspects of human life and social contacts. The mass media contributes a lot towards social...
It used to be that the only thing distracting the average driver was the radio. The urge to turn the knob and scan for the best song available can be so difficult to resist. As a result vehicular accidents may occur as the driver gets distracted. In the 21st century...
Introduction The debate on rights has been raging for some time, and is still a topic of discussion in many social forums. Every country now seems to be moving towards establishing a society ruled by justice and fairness, and for those who find it difficult to instill justice in their...
Introduction Have you ever stopped to observe the driving habits of the other people behind the wheel these days? If you have then you must have noticed that driving is no longer the sole activity that the person in charge of the wheel is busy dealing with at any given...
Introduction The transatlantic slave trade is the forced export of African slaves from Africa to the colonies of the New World and European countries. Its beginning dates back to the middle of the 15th century, when the first Portuguese, who were led by Prince Henry the Navigator, reached the West...
The modern American society is characterized by the racial diversity. Unfortunately, the major social groups often feel hostility to the ethnic minority groups and express it by rights violations or social oppressions. Throughout the history, it happened for very different reasons: the competition for the financial resources or the political...
The case of Sir James Dyson demonstrates that the opportunity or freedom to make mistakes is vitally important for learning for the following reasons. First, learning from one’s mistakes is the fastest way of learning, and one should trust their mistakes rather than their experience as Dyson has learned when...
