How Diversity Has Influenced Discrimination in the Society

Diversity can influence how individuals appreciate and respect their differences in gender, ethnicity, age, disability, education, and religion. Heterogeneity allows individuals to explore the differences in a positive, nurturing, and safe environment. Through diversity, we can understand each other differences and embrace them as our own. Based on the standard...

“How Did Jews Become White Folks?” by Brodkin, Karen Sacks

I have read ‘How Did Jews Become White Folks?’ and found a quote that I think is worthy of attention. The author of the book mentions, ‘I grew up during the 1950s in the Euroethnic New York suburb of Valley Stream where Jews were simply one kind of white folks...

Discussion: Treating Smoking Dependence

A controlled study was performed to determine the efficacy of Mindfulness Therapy (MT) in treating smoking dependence among 40 adults. Half of the participants received the standard therapy for smoking dependence, while the rest received the MT. After 16 weeks, the participants were asked to fill out the Nicotine Dependence...

The Aspect and Perceptions of Beauty

Aspects of beauty and its perceptions are one of the least understood topics in society today. The misunderstanding has resulted in different cultures putting splendor standards that lead to discrimination among society members (Skivko, 2016). Therefore, instead of socially accepting beauty standards, people should first beware of its consequences on...

Racial and Ethnicity Inequality

Introduction Racial and ethnic inequality in health care, education, housing, and employment is a national issue in the U.S. despite the legislative prohibition of these forms of discrimination. According to Hahn et al. (2018), the root cause of “historical and ethnic … inequities” in the United States “are found in...

Why Should Smoking Be Illegal?

Smoking is the act of inhaling or smelling smoke that results from burning something, most commonly tobacco. All enclosed public areas, including bars and restaurants, have been subject to statewide smoking bans in some states; only certain areas have been affected in other states. According to WHO’s Smoking and Tobacco...

The Relation Between the Teen Suicide and Bullying

Suicide has been identified as one of the primary sources of death in the adolescent population. The CDC (2019) reports it as the second leading cause among children aged between 10 and 14 years old. While the causes of suicide vary on a case-by-case basis, evidence from Wang (2016) and...

Racial Discrimination as a Social Justice Issue

Introduction Currently, the US as a country is faced with numerous social justice issues that have sparked intense debate among the citizens and also in the international community. For many individuals, it seems that there are a lot of challenges to come. The COVID-19 pandemic has reactivated economic diminution rendering...

Human Nature: War and Conflict

It is important to note that Kenneth Waltz is a neo-realist who identifies three major “images” which contribute to the conflict around the world. He concludes that although human nature has a role in the preponderance of war and political conflict, it is ultimately due to the “anarchic” state of...

Bias Persists for Women of Science

The news article “Bias Persists for Women of Science, a Study Finds” by Kenneth Chang (2012) generally talks about the biasness persistence of women. In American Universities, it is clear that female undergraduates are regarded as incompetent compared to their male counterparts despite having similarities in skills and accomplishments. In...

Femicide: Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women

Femicide is a terrible reality of the modern world, which is hard to believe. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed health problems around the world and the problem of gender-based violence: many thousands of women were isolated along with male tyrants without the opportunity to leave. It is necessary to talk...

Theoretical Perspectives of Social Work

Theoretical Perspectives There are several different social theories, concepts, and perspectives that denote, in one way or another, moments of social interactions, relationships, and phenomena. Each of these theories implies a certain connection not only with theoretical but also with practical activities. They are constantly in development, changing, correcting, and...

Gender Stereotyping at Workplaces

Organizations have been working on gender stereotypes for many decades. They have invested resources in the career development of women. They have even conducted prejudice recognition training within the workplaces. Front runners, including many CEOs, are publicly committed to making the workplace more equitable. Despite this, the progress toward gender...

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...

Gender Equality as Smart Economics’ Policy Agenda

Introduction Subjecting pre-existing economic models, closely associated with the moods of the era, to critical analysis in terms of historical dynamics, it is possible to discover that the definition of the economy does not remain unchanged, but rather is continuously being modified in response to the specific demands of society....

Misrepresentation of Women in the Media

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...

Habitat for Humanity International’s Main Goals

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...

“Harvest of Shame” Documentary by Edward Murrow

“Harvest of Shame” was aired in the 1960s by Edward Murrow. The goal was to enlighten the citizens about the poverty in the state and the agriculture workers’ struggles. Murrow intended to use the television as a means of public education because he believed that people who are willing to...

Substance Abuse and Its Effect on the Community

Introduction: What is Substance Abuse? Substance abuse is the excessive use of addictive substances such as drugs alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, over-the-counter drugs or prescription drugs. People who intoxicate their bodies on a daily routine are likely to have impairments in their occupational and social functioning. Excessive utilization of the substance...

Rehabilitation of Criminal Offender

Rehabilitation entails the process of restoring an individual’s character and reputation (criminal offender) be it a juvenile delinquent or a youth or adult offender, with the main aim of making him or her acceptable in the society as well as being transformed to a productive member of the society. Rehabilitation...

Alcohol Addiction in a 59-Year-Old Man: Case Study

Introduction The case study concerns Juan, a 59-year-old commercial pilot who has come to visit a clinician at the urging of his son. He lives alone, having divorced his wife and had his children move away. He engages in extensive daily drinking of both beer and hard alcohol, which he...

“Beyond Blurred Lines: Rape Culture in Popular Media”: Book Overview

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...

Transcending Addiction and Redefining Recovery

The TEDx video discusses some factors that enhance recovery from substance use disorder. These include social support, mental wellness, and hope for the future People with addictions can only recover through the help of professionals, peers, and family. The lack of a support system can deter people from seeking help...

American and Chinese Cultures and Communication

Most ethnicities have habits, customs, and rules that may seem strange to representatives of other cultures. These habits often form a stereotype that cannot determine all representatives of the culture; for example, all Russians drink vodka. At the same time, some of the stereotypes are annoying but do not bring...

Poverty, Faith, and Justice: ”Liberating God of Life” by Elizabeth Johnson

The idea of poverty about faith and liberating theology is directly connected to major Biblical concepts. The struggle of the impoverished life is seen through the lens of liberation done by God towards people in need. Johnson (n.d.) constructs the following presumption: “Daily struggles for the survival manifest potent, tensible...

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...

Eric Williams: Slavery Was Not Born Out of Racism

In Capitalism and Slavery, Williams writes: “Slavery was not born out of racism: rather, racism was the consequence of slavery” (7). The author proves this fact by describing the historical development of slavery; in this essay, a similar attempt at proving the thesis will be done. First of all, Is...

Family, Marriage, and Gender in “Gone With the Wind”

The questions related to family, marriage, and gender roles always played a crucial role in society. The norms established in these fields were changing in different historical periods. Sometimes, the mode of behavior considered as a rebellion against the social standards in one period could become a norm in the...

History of Childbirth in the Developed World

Childbirth is considered an immensely important but also distinctively painful and challenging experience. There is a hypothesis associated with childbirth becoming more complicated for humans when they began farming. Without the lack of available medical solutions, childbirth in the past was challenged by improper handling and the absence of knowledge...

Factors Violent Behavior in School

Introduction Violence in schools is a huge public health problem. The statistic is rather disturbing: the prevalence of violent acts in schools is high, and the number of those has vastly increased during the previous several years. This paper examines the problem, provides the literature research, investigates factors that have...

The Story of Chanie Wenjack: Medium and Message

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...

The Aspects of Conflict in “The Road to El Dorado” by Bergeron

The Definition of a Conflict Conflict is a clash of interests of various groups, communities of people, and individuals. Both sides of the conflict must recognize this clash of interests (Ryan 43). The most common cause of social conflict is the unequal position that people occupy in a system of...

Nine-Stage Model for Intervention

Today there are various hazards putting “human services professionals” at more risk than ever before. Most of these professionals are becoming victims of abuse and violence. The problem of violent behaviors is a major issue affecting different institutions today. The American Psychological Association (APA) designed a task force to train...

Cultural Exploration: Mr. Jesse Holmes

Introduction The given cultural exploration will primarily focus on Mr. Jesse Holmes. He is African American and was old enough to experience the first wave of Desegregation Programs among American Magnet schools of the 1970s in St. Louis City. The given individual was chosen because his experience of being in...

Narcotic Anonymous Experience

Abstract This paper evaluates my learning experience about Narcotic Anonymous. I carried out research on Narcotic Anonymous, its activities, and operational framework. Narcotics Anonymous is a community of women and men who have faced major challenges because of drug influences. Such women and men have agreed to undergo rehabilitation processes...

Ethnographic Study: Observation and Interviewing

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...

Reducing Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Introduction Prejudice is a societal phenomenon that manifests as a hostile or negative attitude towards people because they belong to a specific group. Even though bias manifests in irrational opinions and views, discrimination is often expressed through unfair treatment of a group or a person. Despite civil rights and women’s...

Empowerment and Poverty Reduction

Introduction Many nations in the world have given priority to health promotion through investment in the major determinants of health. Their increased focus towards improving health outcomes reconfirms the new prominence to health promotion approaches adopted by these nations. Most third world countries are faced with poverty menace and this...

The Link Between Drug Abuse and Corruption

Drug Abuse Deserves Attention Although drugs may appear to affect the users only, their adverse effects impact transcend are registered beyond the immediate consumers. Families and communities who relied on the person using the substances are negatively affected when the user neglects their responsibilities. For instance, children may fail to...

Jane Elliott’s Experiment on Discrimination

I learned from the video that the problems of discrimination and oppression are not new, as they were serious concerns in the 1960s around the time of Martin Luther King’s death. The third-grade teacher Jane Elliott from Iowa realized the issue, so she decided to conduct an experiment demonstrating to...

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Faith-Based and Community Mentoring

BBBS mentoring activities elucidate the rationale for performing those activities that connect youth and older non-familial adults together in meaningful and productive relationships. The programs entail chapters in various cities and counties so as to mentor and inter-generate a common platform to address specific developmental needs of at-risk children and...

Traditional Values and Their Transformation

Introduction One of the basic needs of people of all time is being in society and interacting with other people. This allows them to survive, share knowledge and live fully, creating families and giving birth to children. However, the structure of society in different parts of the world can vary...

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...

Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice

As a rule, when we talk about combating racism and discrimination, we are talking about the system’s problems faced by people because of race or ethnicity, their sexual orientation, gender, or age. Thus, usually, we talk about racism, homophobia, sexism, and ageism. However, these concepts do not limit the scope...

Overcoming Communication Barriers: Complete Loss of Speech

Complete loss of speech is a serious barrier that prevents individuals from communicating with others properly. In case I would have to suffer from a complete loss of speech, my life would be changed significantly. I would not be able to engage in simple interactions with my friends, teachers, and...

“The Train From Hate” by John Hope Franklin

When authors choose to embed pieces of their lives into literature, they aim to create a sense of connection with their readers. The purpose of biographical writing is to give the audience a first-hand account of the life of a person about which they are reading. The process of writing...

“An Atlas of Upward Mobility Shows Paths Out of Poverty” by Leonhardt et al.

The influence of neighborhood and, more generally, residence on different aspects of adult outcomes seems to be a subject of poignant interest. The article “An Atlas of Upward Mobility Shows Paths Out of Poverty” by Leonhardt et al. constitutes part of a sizeable body of literature dedicated to the subject....

The Dangers of Gendered Occupation

Traditionally, women have been stereotyped as caregivers, while men as breadwinners. This has led to some careers being associated with men or women, such as “midwife” and “mailman.” When society brands a job as feminine, its authority diminishes, and fewer men join the career. Masculine jobs are deemed to need...

Social Responsibility. Help Neighbor. Example

Humans of New York’s. Helping a Child from a Low-Income Family One of the Humans of New York’s narratives tells about a kid from Ghana who was lucky enough to become friends with an American girl, Talia, who came here on vacation with her parents. He and his low-income family...

The Color Line: Racism in Dubois’ and Zinn’s Works

Despite the long and active process of development of society, even in the modern world, people often encounter racism. This problem is especially acute in America because it was there that slavery arose in the most widespread form. Undoubtedly, significant progress in the fight against this problem can be noted...

Teenage Drug Addiction Problem

The modern world is full of diverse activities and hobbies that can have both strictly positive and negative effects. In other words, the world’s versatility becomes both a virtue because each individual can find his own business, and a disadvantage because among the hobbies are often destructive addiction. One of...

The Article Analysis About Among Teachers in Ghana

Introduction For the current essay, the article entitled “Organizational justice and job satisfaction as predictors of turnover intentions among teachers in the Offinso South District of Ghana” by Addai et al. (2018) was chosen as the most relevant. To demonstrate concepts learned throughout the course, they will be applied for...

Why Obeying the Speed Limit Is Essential

Violating speed limits is a common practice for drivers in most countries. With the increased quality and safety of modern vehicles, there is a high demand for raising speed limits. While many people argue against a speed limit, some believe it is better to follow general roadway guidelines to reduce...

Teju Cole’s: Colonialism and Imperialism Ideologies

Introduction The world’s societies are characterized by various factors, some of which reside from administrative, economic, and societal realms. An African-American writer of Nigerian origin reveals these factors emanate from the western cultural ideology that is rigid with colonialism and imperialism phenomenon. The writer is Mr. Cole, who raised the...

Community Analysis and Assessment

Introduction The community selected for the analysis is located in Miami, Florida, in the southern United States. It contains 440,000 individuals with an average age of 39.7 years (“Miami, Florida population 2018,”2018). At first glance, the area seems prosperous. The streets are clean, with positive people moving across them. The...

Defining Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Discrimination is usually defined as a negative attitude towards other people based on prejudices and stereotypes regarding their gender or ethnicity. Stereotypes represent convictions regarding a particular community that is fixed in society. The primary distinction between a stereotype and a prejudice is that the former is based on experience...

Introduction to Social Economy

Introduction International NGOs, also known as INGOs, are global independent organizations that act in humanitarian or social areas. They are intended to make a contribution to the efficiency of the government in terms of social economy (Hossain and Sengupta 10). By advancing the rights of vulnerable population groups, these organizations...

Ida B. Wells-Barnett’s “Mob Rules in New Orleans”

Introduction Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an African American journalist, abolitionist, and leader in a civil rights movement in the late 19th century. One of her notable publications named Mob Rules in New Orleans was issued in 1900 and paid attention to many acute problems so that many readers found it...

Poverty: Causes and Reduction Measures

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...

Problem Drinking Treatments: A Comparison of Alcoholics Anonymous and Moderation Management

Introduction Modern society has developed many treatment options for substance abusers. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Moderation Management (MM) are the organizations that provide support for those who want to overcome alcohol addiction. This paper will contrast and compare these organizations and the programs that they offer. Steps Both programs offer...

The Concept of Reclamation

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...

Injustice to Women in Modern Society

Introduction A woman is a representative of the fair sex, though she is considered to be a good wife, a loving mother, a wonderful housewife, a passionate lover, moreover, she has to act the parts of a great number of different skilful, intelligent, and gentle people. People always want us,...

Cigarette Advertising Ban on Television

Given the society that we currently live in, it is almost acceptable to have any kind of commercial aired. Advertisements promoting cigarette smoking have been aired for so long despite the fact that some organizations have been campaigning against it. When one is viewing an advertisement on cigarette smoking, it...

Rape as a Social Vice: Factors and Prevention

Introduction: The Definition of Rape Rape is one of the most common forms of sexual crime in the society. This sexual crime involves at least two people. Some of the acts that characterize rape include inappropriate touching, attempts to engage in sexual intercourse without mutual consent, and child molestation. In...

Group Effectiveness. Brief and Main Factors

There has been an increasing demand on group works especially in different sectors since group interactions have been seen to be effective in attaining certain set goals and objectives. Effective group works increase productivity and the quality of output. However, many people do not have the skills that make a...

Drugs in Perspective: Models of Addiction

The Moral Model of Addiction Needless to say, the moral model of addiction is a notion that has very little in common with the biological or genetic components of addiction. The genetic and biological explanation sounds more scholarly, whereas when talking about the moral model of addiction the prior feature...

Brownmiller on Free Speech and Pornography

Brownmiller’s argument for keeping pornography under wraps (Lederer 54) is based on the premise that it is not a political statement that deserves Constitutional protection. Hence, one of her conclusions is that women who patronize a newsstand should not have to confront a whole range of women en dishabille on...

“On the Tranquility of Mind”: Seneca on Possessions

In this paper, I will defend the claim that people should limit their possessions to be less exposed to sudden misfortunes, made by Seneca in the dialogue “On the Tranquility of Mind” from the objection that sufficient property can repel any misfortune. Explaining his views on the state of human...

Physical Punishment for Children

Introduction This paper summarizes the systematic learning about the different aspects in regard to aggression and violence towards children. Physical assault as a means of punishment to children in the family and in other circumstances is now looked down as being a practice that is very harmful for the long-term...

The Impact of Racism on Globalization

Abstract The term globalization has been used in the literal sense to mean the transformation process of regional phenomenon into global phenomenon where the entire world’s population is united into a single society.Globalization combines forces of the economy, technology, sociology and politics. In most cases, Globalization term is used to...

A Medical Treatment of Addiction

Introduction Medically, addiction can be defined as the abnormal dependence of substances which cause the body to poorly respond to stimuli that are naturally available. It starts as a repeated craving of substances and urge to get the substance leading to continuous use (Dorsman 12). This eventually causes intoxication to...

Age Discrimination in the Work Place

Abstract In the recent days the phenomenon of discrimination should be considered to be a peril of the employment. In this age of cultural diversity, economic development and modernization the age discrimination in labour market is a stigma to the corporate world. It is found in every corner of this...

Cleanliness and Godliness Definition in Society

Given the fact that the concept of “multiculturalism” in Western countries has gained a status of officially sponsored policy, and also the fact that the hawks of political correctness in these countries have convinced many citizens that they will be much better off, while applying neutral-sounding euphemisms to signify the...

The Impact of Technological Advances on the Environment

Technological developments have come with various dangers to the environment. Industrial revolution and automation has been blamed for the increasing environmental pollution. The air people breath is no longer fresh as it used to be in the past. The issue of pollution has led to climatic changes that are not...

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...

Women: Gender Inequality and Discrimination

Introduction The debate of gender inequality, discrimination, and bias has been going on for a long time and men and women alike have contributed to the sensitive issue with the latter contributing significantly to the subject. The main theme in all discussions, researches, seminars, writings, and interviews related to gender...

Juvenile Offenders: Incarceration or Rehabilitation?

Juvenile offenders present a vexatious problem for law enforcement authorities as to how to tackle them. Many advocate the strong-arm approach of imposing stiff punishment and incarceration while others favor rehabilitation. This essay examines the pros and cons of incarceration and rehabilitation to arrive at a way ahead to deal...

How Poverty Impacts on Life Chances, Experiences and Opportunities for Young People

Introduction Poverty presents many obstacles and impediments in the life of young people lives; these can be analyzed and understood through a series of social work concepts and theories. The paper shall specifically dwell on the social exclusion, class, and labeling theories to place youth poverty in its social context....

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

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...

Substance Abuse: The Cause of Social Problems

Introduction Social problems are inherent when members of a society behave in a manner that is contrary to the acceptable norms and regulations. There are other social problems that are not attributed to behavior but to social structures. Examples of the former are crime, juvenile delinquency, escalating divorce rates and...

The Poor Will Always Be With Us

Poverty is one of the main social problems affected society since ancient times. Some researchers suppose that poverty can be illuminated by hard work and better education, increased wages and stable economic development. In the book, Nickel and Dimed B. Ehrenreich describes her investigation of poor working class conditions and...

The Addictions That Have Effects on Marriage

Introduction Marriage is the basis on which a family is grounded. It is a natural social system that occurs in heterogeneous forms today and represents a diversity of cultural heritage. The addictions that have effects on marriage can be classified into two groups: substance addiction and process addiction. Prominently ranked...

Child Exploitation and Trafficking

This thesis aims to define and tabulate child exploitation and trafficking. Children are categorized as anyone under 18 years of age. Trafficking has been defined as the recruitment, transportation, purchase, sale, transfer, harboring, or receipt of a person by threat or use of violence, abduction, fraud, deception, or coercion (including...

“Between the World and Me” the Book by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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...

Forming a Psychotherapeutic Group for Alcohol Addiction: A Manual

Introduction The present manual offers key information about the formation of a psychotherapeutic group that is focused on addressing the problem of alcohol addiction. The manual features the type, topic, and target population of the group and justifies them as relevant and appropriate. Furthermore, a description of the group’s advertising,...

Emotion Regulation and Relapse in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Review

Introduction In the article “Wellness, Emotion Regulation, and Relapse during Substance Use Disorder Treatment”, Clarke, Lewis, Myers, Henson, and Hill (2020) focus on the role of managing emotions in substance use relapse prevention. The researchers were interested in exploring various relationships between emotion regulation, reappraisal, suppression, and others. In order...

Racism Effects in “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Beals

Introduction The history of America has numerous events and dates that contribute to its unique character and diversity. The arrival of the first Europeans, the evolution of colonies, the struggle for independence, and the formation of nationhood are the central factors that shaped the mentality of people living here. Unfortunately,...

Being Human in the Age of Algorithms: Fry’s Insight

The world of innovations that the humankind discovered after the disruptive information and communication technologies had been developed led to questioning some of the basic aspects of people’s lives. The concept of personal interactions, information management, and other critical aspects of being human have undergone drastic changes, solving some of...

Substance Abuse Effects on Person and Community

Substance Abuse and Its Effects on a Person Substance abuse is a well-documented problem that can lead to numerous complications on a personal, family, community, and national level. It creates the potential for numerous health issues associated with the effects of the substance, such as liver cirrhosis for alcohol. Moreover,...

Comparing Gender Rights in Morocco vs. Saudi Arabia

Introduction For many years, women in the Middle East and the Arab world have been forced to live in societies that are dominated by males. Men have been observed to have absolute control over the experiences and life outcomes of women. Most of the cultural values and traditions established in...

Poverty from a Sociological Standpoint

Poverty is a complex phenomenon, in which many explicit and implicit factors are involved. It is important to focus on poverty as a phenomenon that individuals themselves tend not to perceive as critical. They treat their state from the position of smoothing negativism, a departure from reality. This approach can...

Invisible Wounds of Stigmatized Individuals

Stigma affects several many people around the world and results in great suffering among them. Several causes of stigma include abuse, sexual assault, violence, and discrimination. The effect of stigma is detrimental and varies from a loss of self-worth, trauma, stress, and mental illness that affect personal life as well...

Dogs as the Most Beneficial Pets

Benefits of Dogs as Pets Dogs have a significant responsibility in most people’s life. Duvall and Pychyl (2014) claim that besides rearing dogs for security purposes, some people use dogs to assist their loved ones to recover from different illnesses. Indeed, dogs help in speech and occupational therapy. Presently, many...

The “Autonomy” of a Person

What is meant by the “autonomy” of a person? Personal autonomy refers to an individual’s ability to gain control over the course of his or her actions. In ancient Greece, Plato and Aristotle associated autonomy with self-mastery and self-governance. For Plato, the rational part of the human psyche was superior...

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...

Applied Social Research: A Tool for the Human Services

Chapter 3 has clearly stated a number of ethical issues that relate to minority groups in society. It highlights the introduction of such issues as far as social research is concerned. Ethics are crucial in this research as they involve free people who are the subject of the investigation and...

The Concept of “Risk Society”

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’...

Telling “White Lies” for Society’s Sake

Individuals usually find themselves telling “little lies” at one time or another. Some lies are necessary as long as they don’t amount to breaking the law. Even a person who considers him or herself, to be honest, tells lies in certain situations. It is therefore a natural aspect that people...

“Simulacra and Simulation” by Jean Baudrillard

The due are terms known for their elusive depiction of the contemporary use of signs as symbols. For a long time, society has developed a tendency of conveying what ought to be a reality with signs as ways and arts of symbolism that make the whole thing become meaningless. Actually,...

Addressing Domestic Violence: Global Solutions Research Proposal

Domestic violence belongs to the number of the most urgent problems of modern society. The present situation seems to be a catastrophe as “man can earn five years in prison for abusing his dog but a maximum of just 30 days in jail for beating his wife or girlfriend on...

Problem of Teen Pregnancy in Society

Introduction Teen pregnancy is a topic that has been actively discussed over the last few years. It is paramount to note that the number of such cases has been decreasing, but it is still an enormous problem in the modern society that needs to be addressed. Statistics indicate that young...

Racism in Nivea’s “White Is Purity” Ad Campaign

In its recent international marketing campaign, Nivea used an advertisement to promote an antiperspirant that provoked a discussion in the media (Figure 1). Even though the advertisement’s image did not provoke any questions, the slogan “White is purity” was regarded by the public as rather racist, as mentioned in social...

Gender Inequality as an International Issue

The Topic of the Presentation The presentation and the current paper are devoted to a significant international issue: gender inequality. In particular, the presentation focuses on the inequality in career progression that is still characteristic of several societies all over the world, including the US (Friedman 148-149). Apart from that,...

Gender Studies and Feminization in Education

Introduction Gender studies in education has become a topic of debate since the second half of the twentieth century due to the increasing importance of feminism. The growing role of women in the traditional educational system, which was previously focused on men, brought about many changes to educational practice. In...

Strategies and Challenges in Dismantling Institutional Racism Across Sectors

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

Modern Slavery: Historical Roots and Contemporary Issues

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

Drug Addiction among Nurses

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

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...

Child Labor and Social Worker Interventions

The child labor is among the most terrible life issues that children face today around the world. According to the “International Labor Organization Statistics”, 211 million children between five and fourteen years old work globally. 120 million children work full time while others work part-time to support their families (Staff,...

Group Polarization and Groupthink: Understanding Their Effects on Decision-Making Processes

Introduction The power of groups in facilitating various outcomes has attracted many scholarly debates in contemporary contexts. This power emanates from a multiplicity of dynamics and concepts that play a significant role in deciding whether groups will have a positive or negative influence on members (Suhay, 2015). The present paper...

Psychological Effects on Social Workers: Understanding the Challenges

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...

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

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

Urban and Rural Communities: Life Differences

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...

Poor Body Image Among Young Women

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

Support in Significant Life Event

Introduction Life is characterised by diverse changes that can amount to happiness or sorrow. Some of the major life changes include getting married, dealing with death and bereavement, and retirement. These life changes have a significant impact on individuals due to the adjustments required in order to go through the...

Persistent Poverty in African-American Households and Crack Cocaine Prevalence

Introduction The persistent poverty in African-American households became the primary cause of the crack cocaine prevalence, especially in inner cities. During the 1980s-1990s the addiction to crack cocaine involved the majority of the black population of problem neighborhood. The crack obsession controls the life of the drug addicted and influences...

Projects or Stop Violence Programs: Domestic Violence

Introduction The manner or behaviour that entails one party abusing the other denotes domestic violence. The violence mainly happens between the families, dating, cohabitation, marriages, as well as intimate relationship. Domestic violence may come I form of intimate partner violence, dating abuse, family violence, battering, spousal abuse, and domestic abuse....

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....

Sociological and Psychological Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Introduction The story “I can’t remember this, or I won’t sleep tonight. I kept vomiting while it happened” is a depressing personal story involving a woman who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse at a tender age. Sexual abuse, as evident in the story, is a grave violation of...

Intimate Partner Violence: Causes, Interventions, and Misconceptions

Contributing Factors to Intimate Partner Violence Domestic violence is a global problem, which, unfortunately, is faced by a large number of both women and men. Of particular concern is that not all victims are willing to talk openly about what is happening behind closed doors. Due to this circumstance, it...

Ageism, Age Norms, and Social Perceptions of Aging and Life Transitions

Introduction Analyzing the topic of age limits and limitations, being considered too young or too old for a particular activity or group of people is standard practice. This injustice is called “ageism,” a neologism for sexism and racism. Such a system became relevant only recently due to the connection with...

Addressing Inequality: Fulfillment Through Harmony and Enlightenment

Introduction Despite the prevalence of positive attitudes toward ethics and equity in human society in the 21st century, unequal and unfair treatment can still be seen even in the most civilized countries. Examples of such treatment include unending conflicts based on people’s racial, sexual, or cultural affiliation, unequal income distribution, and...

Phyllis Schlafly’s Anti-Equal Rights Amendment Speech Analysis

Summary of the Document This paper is a speech explaining why American women are a privileged part of society. The narrator explains why women are respected and why men should help them financially and with child-rearing. The woman also mentions that she is against equal rights because the female sex...

Gender Inequality in the Workplace: Impact and Solutions

Introduction Social problems can bring much discomfort to all people, regardless of whether they concern them. Gender inequality in the workplace is a significant issue that negatively impacts women’s ability to earn and receive the same benefits as men. This, in turn, significantly affects the general condition of society and...

Key Competencies for Professionals in Substance Abuse Aid and Recovery Support

Introduction The problem of substance abuse is one of the most topical issues in the sphere of human and health services. Millions of individuals have this disorder and suffer from the gradual decrease in the quality of their lives and the emergence of adverse conditions. Under these conditions, substance abuse...

Homelessness of Single Older Women in Australia: Analysis Through Agenda Building Stages

Introduction The healthy development and functioning of society critically depend on its ability to address most topical issues threatening its future and address them. It requires high levels of collaboration between various agencies and forces within communities, policy-makers, and local and state governments to establish an effective change agenda and...

Bias and Privilege in Human Services: Implicit-Association Testing

Background If one is not self-conscious or aware of how others may be conditioned to see prejudice, power, and privilege, it can be highly problematic. It is crucial to be conscious of personal prejudices and learn how to incorporate them into the services offered, whether people work in social services....

Global Homelessness: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Strategies for Sustainable Solutions

Introduction Homelessness is a global and significant social problem. Many factors can contribute to the formation of difficult life situations. People are deprived of the opportunity to support themselves and, as a result, are forced to live on the street. This problem requires consideration and the preparation of strategic plans...

Challenges and Rewards of the Sandwich Generation: Balancing Care for Aging Parents and Children

Introduction The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe people who care for their aging parents and children simultaneously. These individuals are often financially responsible for all three generations and often feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities and the demands placed on them. This situation can create stress and make...

Occupational Stigma and Mental Health in Front-Line Service Professions

Overview of Occupational Stigma in Front-Line Professions The effect of occupational stigma on the mental health of employees in front-line service professions is thoroughly examined in this article. According to the authors, occupational stigma is the unfavorable assessment of a worker or profession based on social or symbolic traits. They...

Post-Racial Discourse and Fragmentation of Black America in the 21st Century

Evolving Black Identity in 21st Century America The discourse of “black America” was significantly changed by the first decade of the 21st century. The first reason for this was that the community of discriminated people became more diverse at the expense of members of other marginalized races. Secondly, African Americans...

Society’s Attitude Toward Minorities and the Influence of Social Stratification

Topic Summary and Three Important Facts This article “Dominant & Minority Groups” by R. Dunn highlights society’s attitude toward various types of minorities. The author claims that society has a social stratification that divides people by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and other characteristics (Dunn, 2021). Furthermore, a negative attitude towards...

Sandy Snodgrass’s Story of Opioid Misuse: A Current Event Summary and Reflection

The Issue of Opioid Abuse The theme of opioid abuse is currently discussed in many countries, including the United States, for many reasons. The number of deaths caused by opioid misuse is one of the most evident factors that attract attention. According to Hart and Ksir (2022), hundreds of Americans...

The Impact of Economic Instability on the Enslaved in All That She Carried by Tiya Miles

Introduction American history, culture, and society have all been significantly impacted by the institution of slavery in the country. Its repercussions cannot be fully understood without a closer look at the interaction between enslavers and those they claimed as their property. The lives and well-being of those held as enslaved...

Health and Socioeconomic Challenges Facing Native American Women in the U.S.

Introduction In the U.S., Native American women are one of the most prejudiced and discriminated against population groups. The group accounts for the least number of women in the country, with limited access to education and socioeconomic opportunities. Given their historical background, the population prefers traditional medical approaches to Western...

Tim Wise’s Pathology of White Privilege: Origins, Wealth Gaps, and Systemic Consequences

Tim Wise’s Talk Summary White privilege specialist Tim Wise discusses its origins and consequences in a video named The Pathology of White Privilege. The knowledge and ideas that Tim Wise shared are voiced by individuals of racial backgrounds. Throughout his talk, he discusses several main themes, including the elimination of...

Domestic Violence and Child Protective Services Intervention in Bronx Case Study

Demographics The following paper examines and provides a response to Anne Taylor’s case. A family residing in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City is the focus of the case study. A 32-year-old Jamaica-born Anne Taylor M, her husband Peter M, and the couple’s two children make up this family....

Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco Use on Fetal Development

Introduction Tobacco and alcohol are common substances of misuse during pregnancy. Miscarriage, premature labor, birth abnormalities, stillbirth, postpartum withdrawal symptoms, an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), poor fetal development rate, and cognitive and behavioral issues are all possible outcomes of illicit drug use during pregnancy. Regarding neurobehavioral...

Evolution and Impact of Helping in Human Services

Introduction Human services include various government and non-profit social support programs (Woodside & McClam, 2019). Service members’ quality of life is improved by these programs’ prevention and settlement of difficulties. The evolution of helping in human services reflects a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of marginalized populations. History of...

Combating Homelessness in Flint: Strategic Solutions for Housing and Mental Health

Introduction The writing of this paper is motivated by the need to solve the urgent problem of homelessness in our cherished city of Flint. Homelessness is a complicated issue that has an impact on the entire community in addition to the individuals who are homeless (Caring Works). In order to...

Linking Socioeconomic Status and Suicide Rates: A Global Qualitative Research Proposal

Abstract Suicide is a prevalent and complex issue that cannot be viewed from a simplistic perspective. As a result, it is detrimental to consider factors that have been linked to the phenomenon in order for potential prevention measures to be highlighted and implemented in practice. Relevant sources mention that one’s...

Countering Forces of Oppression: Violence, Exploitation, Powerlessness, and Cultural Imperialism

Introduction Despite the development of social movements protecting and promoting the rights of individuals and spreading awareness about the value of equality and diversity, such an issue as opposition still has a significant place in society. The main forces of this phenomenon are the manifestation of harm, oppression, inequality, disenfranchisement,...

Addressing Gaps in Support for Adult Survivors of Sex Trafficking Under SB 5114 Policy

Policy Description Enhancing adult survivors of sex trafficking’s access to healing, support, and transitional resources is the primary goal of Senate Bill 5114 (SB 5114). It describes what service providers must give to provide comprehensive care, such as long-term support and programs for skill development aimed at empowering survivors (SB...

Harm Reduction in Drug Treatment: Benefits, Criticism, and a Compassionate Approach

Introduction The harm reduction approach to drug treatment has both proponents and critics, each with their own set of arguments. Proponents of harm reduction argue that it is a pragmatic and compassionate approach to addressing the complex issue of chemical dependency. Benefits of Harm Reduction Interventions Medication Assisted Treatment One...