Racism, Social-Economic Status, and the Dominant Story

Disparities in the distribution of social benefits such as education, healthcare, and employment are among the dominant stories in the United States (US). Racism has been part of dominant American stories whenever told, presenting the dominance of the whites and inequality against people of color. Socioeconomic status (SES) is determined...

Social Work Practice: The Role of Implicit Bias

Introduction When working with a diverse population of clients, a social worker encounters different types of issues from people representing varying worldviews and backgrounds. While the basic principles of cultural sensitivity in practice have been omnipresent in academic and professional fields related to social work, diversity-related issues are more difficult...

Domestic Abuse in Married Couples

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...

The City of Atlanta, Georgia: Poverty and Homelessness

Introduction The essence of high-quality performance of goals in social work is to timely identify and adequately address the problems faced by the citizens in a particular area. The detection of gaps between the community’s urgent needs and the quality and quality of available services to address those needs informs...

Sexual Harassment of Women at Work

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...

How Does Poverty Affect Crime Rates?

While research may be initiated on the basis of curiosity, it traditionally aims to solve a particular problem. Crime rates have always been a highly serious social issue, and multiple studies have already been organized to examine factors that affect crimes for their prevention. That is why I would like...

Alcohol: The Legal Drinking Age

Changing the drinking age to 18 has created a global interest and fight among young adults. Young adults are adamant about lowering the legal drinking age because 18 is when teens are no longer minors. It would allow for more safety among college students. At the same time, believers of...

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs

Domestic violence has been an issue under discussion for decades, with research conducted to identify suitable intervention programs. Intervention programs help stop domestic violence, thus preventing childhood abuse, saving relationships, and rehabilitating offenders. A Family Violence Intervention Program holds family offenders accountable for their actions and provides them with tools...

Money to Charity: Moral Differences

Today, many families across the globe continue living below the poverty line and cannot meet their basic needs like food, health, or even sleep. At the same time, millions of people may be defined as rich. They spend money on luxuries and do not find it necessary to share or...

Age and Gender Stratification in Older Adults

Introduction Social stratification is a crucial issue for the current age, given its significant impact on the lines of numerous populations. Defined as the differentiation of a given population into hierarchically superposed classes, social stratification is manifested in the existence of upper and lower social layers (Wister, 2019). Specifically, the...

Sex Under Pressure and Its Background Aspects

The relationship between a man and a woman is a complex and multifaceted concept with many controversial aspects. The main issue in relationships is the use of male power, namely the degree and situations in which it was performed. Nowadays, a common issue is sexual relations under pressure and manifestations...

Are Children Smarter and More Socialized Because of Internet?

Introduction Internet is a certain environment of functioning of an individual, which has the laws of formation of internal relations. In addition, it has its own unique set of factors that influence people’s psyche. The Internet forms groups of people based on shared interests, stimulating the development of interpersonal relationships....

Consequences and Benefits of Urbanization

Urban anthropology explores the life of people in cities, the diversity of forms of social organization, the sociocultural experience, and the practices of urban communities. The subject of the study is both the problems of urban life (overcrowding, poverty, inequality of opportunity, migration, social exclusion) and the variety of forms...

Employment of People with Disabilities in the UAE

Introduction The problem of people with disabilities fitting into society and having an opportunity to lead an everyday life is urgent worldwide. Most of the time, things that regular people take for granted and consider a bare minimum for persons with disabilities can be unattainable. Many struggles to integrate and...

Personal Change: Cutting Time Spend Online on Social Media

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

How Slaves Were Denied an Identity

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

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

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

Essential Questions to Ask Your Future Self by Meg Jay

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...

A Social Worker’s Experience and Lessons

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...

“Campus Response to a Student Gunman” by Asmussen & Creswell

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...

The Perspectives of Adolescence: Examining the Insights From Two Generations

Summary The period of adolescence is a highly significant timeframe for individual growth. As the person transitions into adulthood, the experiences and ideas obtained during the younger years can greatly impact future emotional and psychological development. Reflecting on adolescent memories is a crucial part of future growth, and it is...

Article Critique: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Introduction The title of the article is “The mental health of indigenous peoples in Canada: A critical review of research” by Sarah E Nelson and Kathi Wilson. The study explains that indigenous people usually suffer from mental health issues more than other people around the globe. The disproportionate burden is...

Trauma and Addiction: Complex Treatment

Introduction Addiction is a compound issue that needs to be examined from different aspects. However, there is a lack of emphasis on the evidence that trauma and addiction are similar in terms of effects on neurochemistry. This illustrates that not addressing certain traumatic events may negatively influence people with substance...

Gender Inequality in French Hospitality Industry

Introduction Challenges of gender inequality in numerous organizations have continued to be manifested in the current century. Nevertheless, constructive development has been recognized where there has been the establishment of clear gender roles and significant gender parity participation in the global workforce. Presently, consideration has been directed towards corporate leadership...

Drug Abuse and Theories Explaining It

Introduction Drug addiction is a serious menace to society and to the individuals who engage in it. Many theories have been composed to try and explain the phenomenon. It makes sense for there to be a biological explanation of addiction since drugs are chemicals interacting with a biochemical system. Psychology...

Economic and Emotional Challenges Single Mothers Face

Abstract Single mothers who live in poverty deal with various mental health problems. Thus, they are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, depressions, and alcohol and drug abuse than single mothers who live in better economic conditions. Moreover, their children face mental challenges and have problems with behavior more...

Gender Inequality Essay Based on “The Story of an Hour” and “Boys and Girls”

Introduction Gender inequality has developed its roots from the ancient traditional practices that considered the girl child inferior in comparison to a male one. Traditional society stories describe a clear depiction and elaboration of girls’ and women’s inability to achieve their goals and dreams. The story “Boys and Girls” tries...

Occupational Gender Segregation and Its Causes

Occupational gender segregation in the US labor market Indeed, occupational gender segregation is an important issue to be discussed and tried to be solved. Occupational gender segregation does not only reveal itself by the gap in men’s and women’s salaries, but it occurs even on a deeper level of women’s...

Racial and Ethnic Inequality: Annotated Bibliography

Assari, S., & Bazargan, M. (2019). Unequal associations between educational attainment and occupational stress across racial and ethnic groups. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(19), 3539.  Summary of The Occupational Stress Disparities The US work market is known to oppress racial and ethnic minorities and place most...

Cause and Effect of Drug Addiction

Dealing with substance abuse is usually linked to additional challenges not only because of the lack of motivation in patients but also because of the stigma associated with the specified disorder. To build empathy toward people suffering from drug misuse, an insight into the causes and effects of drug dependency...

Social Norms and Behaviors on Public Transportation: On the Bus

The world of people, communities, and societies is an organism that functions according to certain rules and norms, which are expected and regulated. There is a great number of social situations that people participate in, each one of them having its etiquette and expectations. The culture and the attitudes of...

Reflection Paper on Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

Trends in Contemporary British Society

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...

Unemployment Rates Among Young College Graduates

In the context of the global economic crisis, the problem of the employment of the population becomes urgent. The unemployment rate is an economic index, one of the main indicators in the labor market. It reflects the relationship between unemployed citizens in society and those who have regular jobs. This...

Gentrification as a Consequence of Redlining

Gentrification is a government policy of renovating city areas seeking the purpose of attracting large private investments into new buildings that would improve the picture of the cities. It is only apparent that to need renovation, the areas must have been neglected and disinvested before. With this in mind, there...

Social Deviance Contribution to Social Problems

Social deviance describes a set of behaviors that do not align with the expectations and norms of a specific society. Since the traditions, history, and culture of each nation are different, the type of behavior that is considered deviant may vary. Oftentimes, the deviant behavior that is of the utmost...

The Problems of Racism in Modern Society

Introduction Racism is one of the oldest problems known to society. Although all humans in their essence are the same, many people are prone to this issue, considering one race better or worse than another. The analysis includes a comparison of two sources devoted to this topic. The first of...

Physical Differences of Criminals and Non-Criminals

Introduction Discourse on the origins of criminal and antisocial behaviour has continued for many decades. Criminologists have developed many theories and concepts in their quest to understand and explain the genesis of the criminal. One of the most frequently discussed and controversial ideas is biological positivism. Adherents of this concept...

Multimodal Personal Narrative: The Path to the Goal

I was always driven to international communication and had a strong interest in foreign languages, German in particular. My parents liked numerous outdoor activities, which also had an appeal to me and would help me in finding my career. Trying to overcome communicative inadequacy, I worked as a salesperson as...

“Poor Kids” by Neumann

The film shows a number of different kids who are living in poverty. The issue is demonstrated from two perspectives, such as parents and children. It is a major social problem that diminishes the overall access to opportunities for leaving the given state. It is evident that these families are...

The 13th Amendment Influence in Shaping Modern America

Introduction The 13th Amendment was passed by the House of Representatives on January 31, 1865. Twenty- seven out of 36 states ratified and proclaimed the rule by the end of December the same year. This constitution aimed at abolishing the slave trade, and involuntary servitude, except during punishment for breaking...

“Reaction to Hernando Washington” by Lisa J. McIntyre

The piece on Hernando Washington’s case, written by Lisa J. McIntyre (2013), is an analysis of criminal behavior from the sociological perspective, yet, on the individual level. The text leaves mixed emotions on that, and it is the task of sociologists to deconstruct the case. Nevertheless, it is fair to...

Solving Problems Caused by Homelessness

The problem of homelessness has been a serious issue for a very long time According to the reported data more than half a million people have been experiencing homelessness in U.S. in 2014 (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2015, par. 3). The problem hits both large cities and small local...

Violence: Deviant Behavior of Theodore Bundy

Introduction Violence is one of the forms of deviant behavior, unfortunately, promoted in and by the media. Media violence, in its different types, makes abnormal behavior more aggressive and transforming into criminal behavior. Today, even cartoons have the reflection (mostly hidden) of violence. One of the most vivid examples of...

Housing Segregation: Ghettos and Gated Communities

Introduction Gated communities provide their residents with certain exclusivity. They are chosen even before they move in, so that an appropriate environment for a particular neighborhood is maintained. As this type of community is so selective of its inhabitants, it makes segregation inseparable from its image in society. They can...

The Issue of Affordable Housing in the US

In the modern world, the issues of segregation and inequity remain acute, even though much effort has been put into fighting them. The conflict of interests exists in many fields, and the use of land is one of them. In the US, zoning laws were implemented at the beginning of...

Skin Color as Reason for Oppression and Discrimination

Today, millions of people think that they live in a world that is equal and fair to everyone. However, recent studies and communication with blacks could reveal the truth that discrimination based on skin color exists and challenges many individuals. Compared to the current health COVID-19-based problems and climate changes...

Comparing American Slave Narratives to Caribbean and Latin American

Introduction Slavery was the formidable evil that caused long years of suffering and disaster for many innocent people who were segregated from all walks of life, only with the reason that they were blacks. They were treated as separate entities, denied social, cultural, and moral rights. They could not even...

Linda Nochlin’s “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”

The work by Linda Nochlin titled “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” analyses the reasons and the consequences of the limited number of females in the “art profession.” The author gives several examples from the past that illustrate the events of that time and the way society functioned....

Charities in the United Kingdom

Introduction Charities are organizations that are established to extend humanitarian assistance or services to the community. A charitable organization can be local or international. A local charity organization caters to the humanitarian needs of the people within the locality in which the organization is based. An international charitable organization is...

Social Perspective of School Violence

Schools have changed greatly from 1950s. Initially, school aggression was a minor issue and attracted little attention. In 1989, the number of violence in schools doubled as the figure of diverse students increased. In 1990s the aggression involved the use of firearms such as the shootings that happened in Columbine...

Social Perspective on Human Behavior at Work

Introduction Human behavior at work is an extremely vital issue to discuss. The matter is that the employees’ behavior has a direct influence on the organizational performance (Hoogervorst, Fier, & Koopman, 2004). This being the reason, the organizations subject their personnel to changes to improve the efficiency of the organizational...

Gangs: “Always Running” by Rodriguez and “Locas” by Murray

Books Always Running by Luis Rodriguez and Locas by Yxta Maya Murray show the life in the gang and the way people join street gangs for different reasons; the violence of the street life, poverty of the representatives of the gangs. Meanwhile, the motivation for the main character of Always...

“The Handicapped” By Randolph Bourne

Disability is in most social circles perceived as a hindrance to achievement. Disabled people are therefore from the onset viewed with prejudice and bias. This condition colors the way in which the handicapped person perceives his life mostly to his disadvantage. The false perception that disability is actually inability makes...

Alcoholic Parents’ Effect on Adult Children

Introduction Societal awareness regarding problems related to alcoholism has increased due to increased research and studies in the area. A lot of attention has been paid to the long-term effect of alcoholic parents on offspring. Studies have indicated that such children grow up with “unique emotional patterns and problems” (Goleman,...

Fredrickson’s Racism: A Short History

Introduction This book covers the many aspects of racism, the history behind the phenomenon, and how the world now views racism, whether it takes it seriously or how it affected man’s activities and relationship with the world. It talks about the evolution of racism, religion, and how racism came to...

Change Process in Social Work

The world is in a constant state of change and seemingly lacks organization and no one or no organization can escape the effects of operating in a continually dynamic, evolving landscape. So huge are these forces of change that the future success, and the very survival, of thousands of organizations...

Latino Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life in the US

Introduction Transitioning periods are particularly challenging for diverse populations, which makes them important for social work. Among the groups that experience transition, veterans and migrants are noteworthy. Their concerns are similar in many regards, including, for instance, employment and healthcare. However, there are also significant differences that may be connected...

Poverty from Functionalist and Rational Choice Perspectives

Within several contemporary perspectives and modern social topics, functionalism and rational choice theory were chosen together with their sociological approach to analyze the issue of poverty. The discussion is supported by Gans’ (1972) research on the positive functions of poverty and Luebker’s (2014) analysis of redistribution and poverty in terms...

Online Bullying Takes Over the World

In the context of a rapidly and highly digitized global environment, online bullying, otherwise known as cyberbullying, has become a prevalent issue. Using electronic means and online platforms to engage in harassment often under cover of anonymity, the problem is especially affecting younger populations. Cyberbullying can have significant consequences on...

Drug Use and Heroin Addiction: Informative Speech

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...

Domestic Violence in Same-Sex Relationships

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...

Revenge as a Form of Ensuring Justice

Introduction In general, revenge is an action that involves harming someone in return for being harmed by them. Usually, all people can feel this urge to punish somebody for the actions they did. Psychologists consider that revenge is a form of providing justice. The threat of revenge can keep people...

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...

Social Stratification in Modern Industrial Societies

Social stratification means formation of classes basing on person’s social and economic wealth. Melamed (2005) explains that income, level of wealth, and employment rate play a key factor in determining the strata within which an individual is defined. Stratification therefore, is the process of placing individuals within specific classes, which...

Needs of Individuals with Disability

Introduction No one chooses to be disabled, and there is no one that cannot develop some form of disability regardless of age. Therefore, the debate about resources given to disability should not be reclaimed. Disability is that point in one life when their normal daily processes are interfered; disability can...

Sheff’s Beautiful Boy: How Addiction Impacts the Brain, Family, and Personal Life

Introduction In the book Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, David Sheff poignantly explains the insidious development of his son’s addiction, Nic, from marijuana and alcohol to methamphetamines. The story begins with loving vignettes about Nic as an artistic, sensitive, and intelligent boy, and events that Sheff...

Addressing Sexism and Gender Inequality in Sports

Abstract Over the years, sexism has been a serious issue affecting male and female athletes from different competition levels, causing discriminatory and unequal practices. Therefore, this research paper aims to explore how women and men are treated differently in sports at various levels of competition and how this affects them,...

Gender Roles and Inequality in Predominantly Muslim Countries

Gender Inequality Across Cultural and Religious Contexts There is a significant difference in how people treat women in secular and religious, predominantly Muslim, countries. When European girls have all the opportunities that boys have, girls from Islamic states have problems with socializing, studying, choosing a profession, and making decisions autonomously....

Poverty and Demographics: The Impact of Race, Gender, Age, and Education on Social Status

Introduction Poverty arises from a multitude of factors that contribute to unbearable and challenging conditions for economic well-being. Social conditions are mainly the dominant cause of poverty and the resulting consequences and threats. Existing social classes result from the unequal distribution of income and the uncoordinated distribution of funds to...

Reducing Inequality Through Education Reforms

As an influential policymaker, my efforts to reduce inequality would be implementing a free education policy at the primary, secondary, and higher levels. The implementation of this policy is an adherence to the human rights legislation that necessitates that primary education is obligatory and accessible. My policy further makes secondary...

Hate Speech: The Negative Implications

Usually, hate speech is viewed as a binary decision. Attempting to detect and sanction it requires precise differentiation to justify whether a communication is hate speech. Hate speech is any expression of discrimination that involves hate toward other people. A wide range of expressions is captured under this statement, and...

The Issue of Gun Violence in Cleveland, Ohio

Introduction Cleveland was founded in 1796 and is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Cleveland is Ohio’s second-largest city. Manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare are among its economic sectors. Cleveland’s history is replete with lofty achievements, such as the development of the iron, steel, and oil industries and...

Violence Against Women: Annotated Bibliography

Aizer, Anna. “The Gender Wage Gap and Domestic Violence.” The American Economic Review, vol. 100, no. 4, 2010, pp. 1847–59. JSTOR. Web. Anna Aizer works in the Economics Department at Brown University, where she focused on research highlighting the nature of the relationship between the gender wage gap and domestic...

Mental Health and Illness: Sociological Approach

Introduction Mental health is important and is a key area of concern among the components of health. It includes emotional, physical, and social health. For a person to be productive in most of their activities, Employees build good relationships with their colleagues at the workplace and deal with as well...

Racial Discrimination and Economic Revival

Introduction Racism is one of the most contentious issues in America and most of the Western world and is the cause of distinct differences between people from various backgrounds. America has been dealing with the issue of racism for several years now, but the prevalence of the problem remains a...

Child Abuse and Neglect in Cleveland, Ohio

Introduction Adverse health problems in infancy, adolescence, and adulthood are frequently correlated with child maltreatment, which includes neglect, physical and sexual abuse, and psychological abuse. Deleterious effects of child abuse involve decreased neurocognitive endurance of stress, deteriorated overall physical health, enhanced unsafe health habits, psychiatric problems, inhibited intellectual and cognitive...

Racism Against the Blacks in the UK

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...

Baratunde Thurston Post: Analysis

In the TED talk, Baratunde Thurston narrates how racism is demonstrated against blacks by calling police officers even in cases when they are innocent. He gave instances when whites called officers: when a young girl was selling water, a black woman was donating food to the needy, and a black...

Helping Professional: The Role of Values

For helping professionals, it is essential to be aware of different values and their importance to individuals. According to Corey and Corey (2021), such specialists must respect their “clients’ worldview and understand their value system to be of help to them and to be agents of change and empowerment” (p....

Global Gender Inequality and Its Main Trends

In this research study, the scholars investigate whether gender inequality is decreasing across the world as is the case with other welfare indicators. They note women have historically been underrepresented in many national parliaments, in the workforce, and the top rungs of academic attainment among other metrics (Dorius & Firebaugh,...

Simone de Beauvoir: ‘Introduction’ From the Second Sex

Simon uses the question “what is a woman” to showcase the idea and how it applies to men and their perception of women. For instance, “what is a woman” has been used to argue that women are always wrong, men are always right. The view has been brought forward to...

Aspects of Psychoactive Substances

Introduction Psychoactive substances surround us everywhere, including our places of living, stores, malls, and streets. Everyone faced or consumed one of the psychoactive substances at least once in their lives. Most of them are extremely dangerous long-term and could cause a lot of damage, but remain a big part of...

The Dangers of Texting While Driving

Specific Purpose: Convince the audience about the dangers of texting while driving. Central Idea: Texting while driving is a dangerous trend in the US that breaks the law, distracts the driver, and endangers both passengers and bystanders. Introduction Attention Getter: Did you know that one in four car accidents in...

The “It Will Never Happen to Me” Book by Claudia Black

Introduction Every concerned adult wonders where the current generation is headed regarding responsibility, drug and substance abuse, family life, and general humanity. Alcoholism is already a significant problem among American teens and college students, according to Skrzynski et al. (1991). Over 40% of young couples in the U.S. hardly celebrate...

Social Worker in the Field of Child and Family Welfare

Introduction At the moment, there are many approaches to working with families and children to achieve their well-being. In the 2020 UNICEF report, the United States was ranked 34th in child well-being (UNICEF Innocenti, 2020). Therefore, it is necessary to understand the responsibility and the need to work in this...

Different Types of Child Abuse

Have you ever been helpless in your life? Faced with someone who has power over you and is willing to use it, while you can do nothing in return? When the abuser in question is the person your livelihood depends on? Take a moment to answer these questions for yourselves....

Reflection on “The Veil in Our Minds and on Our Heads”

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...

Racial Inequality in Hiring and Workplace

Racial discrimination is a major contemporary issue in hiring and the workplace. Racial discrimination involves denying people from a particular race equal treatment and opportunities as the others due to variations in personal characteristics such as skin complexion, gender, culture, social class, and hair color. Often, racial discrimination is difficult...

Frederick Douglass’ Illustrations Concerning Slavery

American Slavery Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist and social reformer who fought for the emancipation of slaves in the United States. He was born into slavery in Maryland but escaped to freedom in 1838. He became a prominent speaker and writer on the subject of abolition, and his autobiography, “Narrative...

“Street Harassment: Current and Promising Avenues for…” by Logan

Background The problem of street harassment is a common yet underdiscussed phenomenon. Being glanced over due to its perceived lack of significance and substance, it turns out to have a range of underlying issues, including a threat to women’ s physical well-being and the problem of women’s safety. In her...

Effects of Drug Use on Society

Every society encounters a variety of problems that it needs to address, and one of the most common is drug use among the population. Essentially, illegal substances cause a considerable addiction in people, which can lead to numerous social issues and negative effects. Specifically, drug use causes people to become...

The Issue of Gender Inequality in Kenya

Background There are numerous countries outside the United States, Kenya being among them. Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa with oppressive conditions, most preferably the gender inequality and marginalization of a specific proportion of the populace. Oppressive condition is a situation that renders some individuals feeling not...

A Problem of Food Waste and Its Solutions

Since the previous century, environmental concerns have been rising more frequently; they resemble a significant contemporary issue – among them is the amount of waste generated by modern society. In this context, food waste draws a lot of interest from global and national policymakers as well as various organizations and...

‘It Was Hell’: Long Lines of Ukrainian Refugees at Poland Border

There have been ongoing debates about the situation in Ukraine. Many people had to flee to different neighboring countries due to political instability. The events taking place are horrible, and the only thing to do for residents is to protect themselves in any way they can. Poland has become a...

Racial Discrimination and Poverty

Introduction Racial discrimination and poverty reinforce contemporary issues, hindering global progress toward equality. With the growing population of African Americans in the United States, severe discrimination and racial inequality heighten. Despite progress in certain areas, evidence from several studies establishes that racial discrimination and poverty are salient risk factors of...

The Rise in Divorces and Remarriages

In the recent past, issues that families have encountered have been changing throughout time as the nature of their families evolves. Divorce and remarriage bring with them new challenges for individuals. For instance, certain lengthy domestic concerns, including abuse, continue to put a burden on today’s homes’ success and wellbeing....

Substance Abuse Issues in Modern Society

Introduction Substance abuse entails using illicit drugs, prescription or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, or alcohol for reasons besides those medically intended or at excessive levels. Social, physical, psychological, and professional problems can all be caused by substance abuse. Initiating and sustaining behavioral change can be difficult for many people. Patients may not...

Native Americans in Schools: Effects of Racism

Introduction Racism is one of the problems affecting the country in all its sector of the economy. The education sector is one of the key sectors impacted negatively by racism. In various schools across the country, racism takes different forms. Students, teachers, and other educational stakeholders participate in racist acts....

Understanding And Exploring Deviant Behavior

Introduction Deviant behaviour is a stable way of acting and performing, which differs from statistical norms that are not typical for the general population. As a rule, such behaviour does not correspond to officially established or actually designated moral and legal norms in a particular society. At the moment, the...

Perception of Refugees in Europe

Article Summary Bruneau et al. (2018) focused on the effect of rhetorical dehumanization of Muslim refugees that entered the EU during the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ in 2014-15. The idea to study such a phenomenon appeared when the authors drew attention to the hostile rhetoric of some European politicians who blamed...

Historical Review of Gender Inequality in the USA

Introduction Throughout the history of human society, many different problems have been identified. Some were eliminated over time, and some, intertwined with history, remained in society until modern times. Most of these massive obstacles stem from conflicts related to the mentality of people and the established order of things. One...

Domestic Violence Against Women in India

Introduction Domestic vehemence is a severe social problem in India, with among the world’s highest rates. Around 30 percent of all women in India have suffered family abuse at minimum once for 15 years (Domestic Violence and Women’s Health in India: Insights from NFHS-4, 2022, para. 4). Approximately 4 percent...

Violence Against Indigenous Women

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

Salvation Army’s Aims and Actions

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

Social Inequality: Challenges and Benefits

Introduction Social inequality is one of the most severe problems of today’s society, requiring immediate solutions. In the previous essay, strengthening human capital, raising the minimum wage, and altering corporate governance were presented as possible solutions. However, such proposals require a detailed analysis of both the ways of their implementation...

The Problem of Sexism in the Workplace

Introduction Sexism is usually understood as gender discrimination, as well as several biases and prejudices against female representatives. The most striking examples of the manifestation of these notions are various organizations and industries where labor is needed. In many cases, the sphere of work is the source of the formation...

Prejudice as a Learned Behavior

Introduction Prejudice is an intrinsic part of society as all people form different opinions about themselves, others, and various social phenomena. It can be defined as an attitude and a “preconceived negative judgment of a group and its individual members” (Myers & Twenge, 2018, p. 238). There is a debate...

The Driving License Ban for People Under 21

There is an opinion that young people must be 21 years old before getting a driving license. The main argument for this position is that maximum maturity occurs at the age of 21, when people can be fully responsible for their actions. A counterargument is the fact that some children...

Researching of Life After Retirement

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

Just and Equal Society

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

Racial Discrimination in the USA

Introduction The formation and development of a civil nation is a complex and contradictory process. Ethnic and confessional differences have always played an ambiguous role in the history of America and other countries with a multinational population. In the past, such differences have repeatedly acted as factors of social tension...

“A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” by Wollstonecraft

The equality of social status of men and women has always been a question of great interest for many sociologists. One of the authors addressing this issue is Mary Wollstonecraft. She is famous for her work A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she argues that women are...

Why Bullying Is Wrong and Methods of Resolving Disputes Without Violence

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...

The Sense of Belonging to a Student Community

A sense of belonging to something bigger often inspires and motivates people. This is generally not surprising because, as Cherry (2020) wrote, individuals tend to worry if they do not feel a sense of belonging to social groups. Such groups can be family, classmates, colleagues, or even an entire nation....

The Changing Model of Female Athletes’ Representation in Sports Media

Introduction Sports have historically been identified with men and dominated by masculinity, and until now, gender inequality in sports remains a major problem. Female athletes generally receive less media attention than men and are either masculinized or portrayed as sexual objects, with the focus placed on their femininity rather than...

Compassion: Explorations of Its Nature & Function

The term “compassion” or its analogs exist in many religious cultures of the past. The harsh living conditions forced people to gather in social groups, increasing the chances of survival. To maintain good quality relationships and be a viable social community, people need to be compassionate and empathetic, and conversely,...

Qualitative Article Critique

Article citation Walker-Williams, H. J., & Fouché, A. (2017). A strengths-based group intervention for women who experienced child sexual abuse. Research on Social Work Practice, 27(2), 194–205. The purpose of this assignment is to locate a qualitative research article on social work practice and offer a critique based on a...

The Covid-19 Related Social Problems

Globally, the covid-19 pandemic has caused devastating social disruption where millions of individuals have fallen into extreme poverty. In this case, many enterprises have faced an existential threat, therefore, making persons lose their jobs. Thus, without means of income, people are unable to feed themselves and their families. As such,...

“Shame”, “White Lies”, and “Salvation”: Summaries

Shame by Dick Gregory Dick Gregory’s story Shame demonstrates that poverty is about multiple hardships and pain; yet, there are still many ways to reach happiness and pride by respecting someone and making small actions. Shame narrates about a little boy Richard living without a father in the ghetto; he...

Impact of Domestic Violence on Society

The Nature & History of Domestic Violence Most cultures of the world tolerate domestic culture due to male dominant positions in cultures, customs, and traditions. Some cultures have justified domestic violence as acceptable form of disciplining women. Such cultures believe that men have rights to instill discipline in their wives...

The Family’s Influence on Delinquency

Delinquency is a widely spread problem among adolescents in every part of the world—a lot of effort is being put to identify major reasons and decrease the level of delinquency. One of the hot topics related to delinquency, especially among adolescents, is its relation to family issues. Adolescents are not...

Network Society, Global Identities and Changes to Sociology

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...

Discussion of Cyberbullying in Society

Cyberbullying is an aggressive and intentional attack made on an individual or group of people through electronic means like computer devices (Thomas et al., 141). Those who get attacked hardly have the power to protect themselves from their bullies. In some instances, victims may fail to know their abusers. In...

Researching: Keeping Domestic Animals

Introduction A pet refers to any animal kept by people as a source of pleasure and companionship. Although most individuals believe that keeping animals such as horses, cats, and dogs gives them happiness, the animals enjoy living with families as well (McConnell et al., 2019). The breeding of these animals...

Graffiti Evaluation and Labeling Theory

Introduction The difference between art and vandalism is enormous, yet in some cases these two concepts may be closely linked. I believe that labeling theory may be able to explain various aspects of graffiti social perception and the tendency to not link graffiti with crime. According to the labeling theory,...

Domestic Violence against Women: Problem Solutions

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...

Police Brutality on African Americans

Introduction Brutality against minority groups, especially the African American people, has continued to ignite political and social debates. Reports have indicated that police are the key perpetrators of aggressive acts against African American minorities (Schwartz, 2020). Police brutality against African Americans has been on the rise even after several constitutional...

Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Addressing the Issue

Introduction Sexual harassment and abuse are prevalent problems in the United States army. The issue extends the boundaries of one unit, department, or organization, affecting people throughout the military system. According to the Department of Defense (2020), the prevalence of sexual harassment complaints “grew by three percent in comparison with...

Social Support in the Community

Introduction The adult population is comprised of people aged above 30 years. The adult population is susceptible to obesity, colon cancer, diabetes, coronary heart diseases, and high blood pressure (Pan, Sherry, Njai & Blanck, 2012). In addition, this population is vulnerable to the mentioned diseases due to lack of physical...

Experience of Work with Children with Autism

The world has drastically changed over the period of time; selflessness is very rarely seen these days. Selfishness is the most dominant aspect which prevails in our society today. The number of people who think about others has dwindled over a period of time. This paper will throw light upon...

Geriatric Windshield Survey Analysis

The previous analysis revealed a scope of services available to the older community members. As can be seen from it, this population group’s essential needs are covered through various facilities (see Appendix A). Moreover, living in the neighborhood is optimal for them due to low crime rates, with 0.12 cases...

Religious Discrimination at the Workplace

Along with the ethnic and gender identities, religious ones are likely to be stigmatized at the workplace due to stereotyping. There are many documented cases regarding discrimination against specific religious groups. For instance, Christians are stereotyped as close-minded and naïve, Jewish – as disloyal and greedy, Muslims – as menacing...

Elder Abuse and Neglect as a Health Problem

Introduction Mistreatment of the elderly population is a hidden and often overlooked problem in society. Many people in the public domain have probably heard of elderly abuse and neglect but know very little beyond that, other than the occasional news coverage of problems in elderly homes. Elder abuse and neglect,...

Community Resources for Older Individuals

Old age is a critical period that often results in the deterioration of various spheres in an individual’s life, for example, one or more of either physical, social, or mental domains. However, with the right community services to support elderly individuals, it helps improve their quality of life and delay...

Gender Inequality in Ohio’s Education and Labor Market

Gender equality has become a global area of concern that has created gaps both in education and the labor market. Many employers in the twenty-first century consider a person’s level of learning as a determining factor for job placement. However, both men and women have various advantages and disadvantages that...

Discrimination of Women in the Workplace

Throughout centuries women have been fighting for equal rights, fair pay and working hours, and objective judgment in the workplace. Today, in comparison to the beginning of the 20th century, the participation of women in the labor force and the rates of educational completion have significantly increased (U.S. Bureau of...

Women’s Equality in the 1960s

Introduction In Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Carol Oates presents a story of a 15-year-old Connie, who has poor relationships with her mother and sister. The girl began to spend more time in front of the mirror and giggled constantly. Such incomprehensible and joyful sensations of admiration...

Internal Racism in the Movie Amreeka

The movie Amreeka tells the story of Muna, a non-religious Palestinian woman who works in the banking sector. Every day, on her way to work, she has to cross the Israeli border, on both sides of which people are hostile to her because of her birthplace and religion. After winning...

Military Diversity: US Army

Military diversity means the inclusion of different genders, ethnicities, and sexual minorities that contribute to an adaptive, varied army. It means embracing differences, recognizing their value, and leveraging the uniqueness of each. Inclusiveness ensures soldiers feel valued and promote better teamwork, which allows them to fully develop (De Angelis et...

Benefits of Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering implies the scientific practice of adding DNA to living organisms to create new traits that do not exist naturally. In recent years, it has attracted particular attention as a substantive number of people believe that natural processes should not be interfered with. However, from a personal perspective, genetic...

Internet Addiction as a Teenage Issue

Internet addiction (IA) is one of the leading contemporary issues affecting teenagers in modern settings despite heightened assessment, screening, and testing to solve it. The Internet is continuously evolving to enhance life, and it is gradually becoming an aspect of human progress. However, teenagers suffer the adverse effects of spending...

The Basis of Distributive Justice

Distributive justice is guided by objectiveness and aspires to make people live in equality, equity, and depending on their needs. However, such theory is quite ambiguous because it plays out differently in diverse situations, and it led to fierce discussions in philosophy, the social sciences, and others. Regardless of procedural...

American Women Struggle in the 20th Century

Gender equality can be assessed as a relatively new phenomenon, and some of the fears of women of the past are still relevant. In the past century, American women conducted a long and grueling fight for their rights and status. Sexual liberation, career, material, and psychological independence became part of...

Human Behavior and Social Environment Relationship

The relationship between human behavior and the social environment (HBSE) is usually complex. Social workers should be able to apply various theories and knowledge and use conceptual frameworks and models. The HBSE idea is that people’s actions are more predetermined and defined by external factors than internal changes, and attention...

Treating Addictions: Harm Reduction in Clinical Care and Prevention

Among scientists, discussions are developing about addiction’s nature, which can affect ways to get rid of it. Some experts express their opinion that addiction is not a disease that needs to be fought with treatment but is a habit. Another part of experts approaches addiction as a chronic disease that...

Sociological Issues About Social Class and Poverty, Race and Ethnicity, Gender

Social Class and Poverty Consequences of poverty in the US There are two main consequences of poverty that can be defined. The first one is food insecurity, which threatens the well-being of families (Leon-Guerrero). The inability to acquire enough food or get a varied diet negatively impacts people’s health and...

Racism v Justice. “The New Jim Crow” by M. Alexander

The book focuses on exploring the social status of African Americans, in the context of the judicial and mass incarceration system. The socio-economic status quo and political policy forced a whole race into poverty, and subsequent crime and arrest. Law enforcement is given a carte blanche in combatting crime that...