Homelessness Among College Students

Assigned articles contain both qualitative and quantitative data. California State University provided the percentage of homelessness last year. The Wisconsin Hope Lab research at the university of Wisconsin last month revealed that 14 percent of students are homeless. On the other hand, the qualitative data explains why there is homelessness...

Eighner’s “Dumpster Diving” Issues in American Life

Introduction Poverty is defined by the population’s social and economic attributes. The problem of poverty remains acute for many countries, but this state of affairs is surprising for economic power. The prevalence of poverty and its negative impact is apparent, so society needs tools to counteract the problem. Everyone at...

Defamilization and Women’s Economic Independence

Defamilization is a theory that emphasizes women’s economic disadvantages and independence from their responsibilities of caring and getting assistance from caring accountabilities to improve employment. It can be applied to evaluate the level of aid by welfare institutions for women’s ability to involve in their freedom in employment markets and...

The Effectiveness of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age

Introduction After Prohibition was repealed, each state created laws to control the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic drinks. In addition to the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA), other alcohol control laws include excise taxes, restrictions on the days and hours of alcohol sales, and server training. Recent studies have...

Intersectionality and the Racial Contract

Summary The topic of race contracts and intersectionality can be traced in the works of various scholars. Moreover, the feminist agenda is also inextricably linked to issues of race. This essay analyzes academic articles discussing major concepts in the study of racism and gender essentialism. Besides, the paper will closely...

Redford Township’s Community Assessment

Redford Township was established in 1883 on the Western border of Michigan City and Detroit. The Redford community has no sub-communities and does not have individual names (“Zip Code 48239 – Redford MI Map”, 2022). Most of the houses in Redford were built in the 1950s and 1960s and appear...

Women as “Another”: Subordination, Objectification, and the Struggle for Equality

“Another” person is a subordinate of others psychologically, physically, and emotionally. For one to become “another,” other people’s needs come before theirs. In Beauvoir’s introduction of The Second Sex, women are distinctively subordinate to men as a power play in the societal hierarchy for men to dominate. Beauvoir highlights the...

Innovative & Creative Thinking in the Modern World

The process of thinking is a complex and mysterious phenomenon because it is difficult to determine the line where thoughts turn into thinking. Often a person can register passing words, ideas, and concepts in their head, but this process occurs without intentional effort. On the contrary, a person can unconsciously...

Injustice, Inequality, and the Quest for Inclusivity: Synthesis and Reflection

The Synthesis of Readings Primarily, it should be noted that injustice and inequality in American society, discrimination and oppression of citizens, and the issue of exclusivity of individuals are fundamental concepts that seem to run through the readings like a red thread. The experts remark that these problems are not...

Defining a Child Care Problem and Finding Solutions

Introduction Along with the development of a particular individual, his needs expand, which increases costs to maintain living and makes the person earn more money. The situation is aggravated by the fact that it is becoming more and more expensive to support children in a family due to the fact...

Poverty in the US: “Down and Out in Paris and London” by Orwell

Introduction The essay compares the era of George Orwell United States today based on “Down and Out in Paris and London” in terms of poverty. Poverty in Orwell’s day and now shares many similarities, such as a significant class split between rich and poor, persons being treated inhumanely only because...

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...

Cyberbullying in Modern Society

Introduction Cyberbullying is one of the most important issues in modern society. It also remains to be the hardest to solve because it is perpetuated through the internet which is increasingly becoming part of people’s lives. Jun (2020) noted that the internet creates an illusion of impunity. In essence, Cyberbullying...

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...

Class and Race: Interconnection Analysis

Within society, there is a debate around the interconnection between class and race and how these factors affect people. This debate contributes to our understanding of race and racism because it explains how race can impact the class of an individual. This paper will focus on the connection between class...

Citizens: The Importance of Being Historically Informed

Citizens need to be historically informed because it encourages them to be more active in community activities. It is the responsibility of any citizen to engage in all aspects of the community to make it a better place for themselves and others. By being historically informed, citizens can organize themselves...

The Cross-Generational Discrimination

Harmful biases may present themselves in forms that not many people recognize. Ageism is one such discrimination that is widely accepted among many companies, with over 78% of older and many younger workers being subjected to it (Hasserot, 2021). I observed this phenomenon myself, as I have been deemed inexperienced...

Online Sexual Predators vs. In-Person Sexual Abusers

Sexual crime against minors is becoming an increasing problem in modern society. One of the dangerous factors of this counteraction is the development of Internet technologies, where predators are increasingly revealing their activities. Therefore, this problem eludes law enforcement in great numbers and requires an immediate solution. This scientific paper...

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...

Inequality: The Lesson About Privilege

Despite the strenuous efforts of many people and social organizations, achieving equality among all humans is still impossible. There are several factors used to divide society into groups, and they can be based on age, nationality, poverty or wealth, skin color, and sexual orientation. Some of these people are more...

Social Institutions: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

As it is known, the outbreak of COVID-19 is a global crisis that has affected many significant aspects of human life worldwide. In addition, the corresponding consequences in specific fields are even more critical since the pandemic has been ongoing for almost two years. Various social institutions have had to...

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...

Discussion of LGBT Discrimination in Modern Society

Introduction All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. All rights and freedoms are universal, interdependent, indivisible and interrelated. Sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent in the dignity and identity of each person and must not be a ground for discrimination or violation. Despite the...

Reflection on “A Defense of Abortion” by Judith Jarvis Thomson

Most arguments put forth against abortion come from the concept that the fetus is a human being and a person from the very moment of being conceived. Following this logic, the same must be said about the development of an acorn into an oak tree, thus suggesting that such an...

Domestic Violence Against South Asian Women

Domestic violence against women is a long-standing issue worldwide, but in some regions, the situation is inferior to others. South Asia is an area where more than 70% of females from the age of 15 have less security against sexual and financial violence (The Asia Foundation). This can have different...

The Problems of Disabled People in Canada

Canada is one of the most prosperous and developed countries in the world. Still, local citizens face various issues with human rights and suffer from discrimination and underrepresentation. The present paper summarizes the article of Rodriguez (2021) dedicated to the problems of disabled Canadians. The paper analyzes which problems are...

The Veteran Homelessness Issue Analysis

Introduction I am speaking on behalf of United Way Worldwide on the problem of veteran homelessness in America. For many, after a long day at work or school, being able to go home, whether that be a house, condo, or apartment, and relax is a daily activity. Shelter and security...

Physical Space: Losing the Connection

Digitalization has introduced a range of undeniably useful options and opportunities for people worldwide, enhanced communication and global connectivity being the key advantages. However, with the rapid development and integration of innovative technology into people’s lives, the connection to the physical space and the physical perception of self have become...

Unequal Opportunity of Urban Youth

Introduction The social problem affects young people in the U.S. aged 16 to 24 years. The U.S. Department of Labor (2017) estimates that in 2017, “about 1 in 5 people in this age range—6.7 million people—were neither working nor in school” (p. 19). Not only does this mean a looming...

“Miles of Aisles of Sexism” by Hoffman

The article Miles of Aisles of Sexism by Hoffman demonstrates how toy stores are resistant to change and entrenched within the sex-role stereotypes and the bold adoration of war. As a result, boys are crushing, blasting, striking, and destroying during their playtime, while girls are diapering, clearing, and grooming (Hoffman,...

Discussion of Children and Crimes

In the US, most children accused of serious crimes are treated according to the adult criminal justice system. The question of this is a right way to deal with juvenile offenders is a complicated one and has been addressed by many experts in the fields of psychology and criminal justice....

Extraversion & Social Connectedness for Life Satisfaction During the Pandemic

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic was a global event that significantly disrupted the established order of life. In addition to its obvious economic and political consequences, the pandemic has also shown significant effects on the social sphere. This laboratory report critically examines the effects of strict isolation and social distancing on...

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...

Rodriguez and Coates: The Connection Between Family, Community, and Identity

Introduction When individuals consume food, they have a sense of taste that is susceptible. The sense of taste is on one’s tongue, and they send a signal to the brain, which accepts it. This activity informs people of what is going on in their body. Looking at Rodriguez and Coates’...

The Same-Sex Marriage Counterargument

Introduction Same-sex marriage continues to be a highly controversial topic even in the most economically, culturally, and politically advanced countries. Opponents of same-sex marriage argue that allowing LGBT people to create families gradually destroys fundamental societal structures and leads to the population’s extinction. The scientific community debunked many of these...

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...

James Baldwin’s Essays on Racism and Slavery

This thesis will focus specifically on Baldwin’s core works, namely, “Now Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son,” and “Nobody Knows My Name.” The specified works can be considered seminal in the evolution of Baldwin’s philosophy and his attempts at shaping the societal perception of race...

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...

Classless Society: A Critical View

Demand for social justice and equality has recently arisen with a new strength. Achieving the American Dream manifested itself in upward mobility that has linked to the opportunity with education and employment (Kendall, 2017). However, the idea of creating a more just and fair system without inequality and oppression is...

Sexism and Gender Inequality in Sport

Sports are unique because they serve an essential role in today’s society. They unite society and have helped break down the historical barriers of prejudice and racism since the 1940s. In addition, lack of gender diversity and sexism have continued to plague the sports world. Women are underpaid, whereas their...

Humanity Is One Body: Spiritual Awakening for a Peaceful World

Humans face different serious issues that threaten people’s well-being and welfare in the future. Consequently, it is significant to understand that individuals should solve the problems now when they still have time to cope with the difficulties with the minor losses. Since many global issues result from the activities of...

How to Promote Diversity in the Workplace

The critical idea of promoting cultural diversity in the workplace is to employ people of different religions, races, nationalities, native languages, genders, and ages. The most apparent benefit of cultural diversity is that colleagues with different worldviews propose different solutions to the same problem. This, in turn, could lead to...

Lack of Emergency Shelter and Its Effect on the Homeless Youth

Introduction Homeless youths are one of the most vulnerable populations in the United States. This population is growing in size and it is estimated that up to 1.3 million youths face homelessness in the US (Toro, Dworsky & Fowler, 2007). Emergency shelters for homeless youths are the primary means through...

“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...

Role of Ideology and Institutions in Gender Inequality

Introduction There are many types of inequalities evoking the concerns of scholars, and one of them is related to gender. Its investigation has shown that it still exists in the present-day society while it has definitely changed its form (Amis et al. 2018). The perceived male and female occupations play...

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...

The Barbie Doll Controversy in a Latinx Community

Introduction Barbie is an American plastic doll that was introduced to the market in 1959. At first, the toy represented a figure of a young adult American woman. However, since that time, Barbie has changed hairstyles, clothes, and accessories. Finally, the overall appearance of a doll has changed dramatically for...

Families, Gender Relations and Social Change in Brazil

Introduction The concept of family and family life has evolved significantly from the traditionally hierarchical and patriarchal structure to innovative modern patterns. Theories and Methods Used Feminism provides more plausible explanations and solutions to controversial issues. Postmodernism to explain challenges facing the contemporary family in Brazil. Scholars review existing literature...

Examining Racism in American 21st Century Society

Racism has plagued American society for more than two centuries. Despite the country’s encouraging racial progress, many people still feel relationhips among the different groups have not improved. Approximately one hundred and fifty years after the passing of the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery in America, yet most black people...

The Role Cultural Continuity Plays in Youth Suicide Rates Among Indigenous People

Introduction Suicide is one of the health crises that Canada is facing in the recent years. It is high among the indigenous youths in Canada. Indigenous suicide was rare in the past (Chandler & Lalonde, 2008a). The native people connected with their natural beliefs, culture, and language which forbidden suicide....

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...

Drug Issues in Watertown, New York

Drug trafficking, use, and addiction are some of the issues that affect Watertown. Frequently, individuals are charged with conspiring in the trafficking of drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine to the city NYS (Attorney General). The city is associated with violent drug trafficking as individuals from different nationalities flood...

Is Social Worker a Profession?

Social work is a significant activity in society as it aims at providing assistance to those in need, promoting better living conditions, and improving the social environment. It is a relevant topic for discourse these days because many people are involved in social practices; however, the dispute appears if this...

Classifications: Cell-Phone Users, Relationship, Class Items and Drivers

Cell-Phone Users Cell-phones have become powerful devices that make it easier for individuals to achieve their goals and communicate effectively. Analysts group users of such innovative tools depending on their favorite applications and aims. First, there is a group that relies on them mainly for interacting with other people. Some...

Child Abuse Management: Multidisciplinary Approach

Abstract This paper investigates the efficacy of multidisciplinary and non-multidisciplinary approaches in child abuse management. Evidence of increased prosecution rates increased medical referrals, and increased provision of medical examinations show that a multidisciplinary approach is highly effective. Conversely, confusion, jurisdictional disputes, and weak investigations (during the detection, reporting, and management...

The Role of Violence in King Leopold’s Ghost

In 1865, king Leopold II ascended the throne of Belgium – a small country, surrounded by the influential European empires. Therefore, throughout his reign, the king was obsessed with gaining a colony. Indeed, the European countries entered the new era of intensified industrial expansion, with personal profit and immediate enrichment...

Funeral Ceremony: The Song of Death, the Hymn of Life

At present, the world is confronted with an unprecedented situation due to the global spread of COVID-19. People are forced to face death, being affected by the demise of their loved ones, watching helplessly the course of their disease, or being infected themselves without knowing the possible outcome. It is...

Moral Status Theories: Philosophy & Criteria

Introduction Decisions people make in specific situations are the product of inner beliefs and values. Evaluating these decisions from a theoretical perspective can help identify critical motivations, causal relationships, and external factors prompting certain behavioral responses. As an example of such an analysis, the case study about fetus abnormality will...

Individual’s Response to Disability

Introduction Accepting a disability can be challenging psychologically, especially for people with an acquired condition. A number of factors influence the formation of a negative or positive response. The basis is the character of the person, which is also affected by economic and educational aspects. Family support and access to...

The Problem of Smoking in Young Adults

Despite its serious complications, cigarette smoking is common among young adults. In the US, nearly 44 million young people are smokers. While 33 percent of these smokers may die from tobacco-associated diseases, adopting an appropriate health promotion approach is critical to the future of advanced nurse roles (Centers for Disease...

Poverty and Mental Health Correlation

Kim, S., & Cardemil, E. (2012). Effective psychotherapy with low-income clients: The importance of attending to social class. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 42(1), 27-35. Web. The study aims at highlighting the importance of an effective approach to psychotherapy when working with low-income clients. In addition, changes in the United States demographics...

What Is Cancel Culture, and Can It Go Too Far?

Have you ever said or done something that could be considered offensive or objectionable in your recent or distant past? A relatively recent phenomenon known as Cancel Culture refers to the widespread practice of withdrawing support for public figures after they had done or said something considered objectionable or offensive...

Living with Disability in Contemporary Society

Introduction People living with disabilities have historically been viewed as disadvantaged members of society. Until the 18th century, disability was seen by many societies as an expression of witchcraft, demonic possessions, or sin. As such, the disabled person was often ostracized by his/her community (Glowacki (2007: 5). The 21st century...

Drug Abuse in Homeless Community

Homelessness is one of the most critical issues aroused in the United States of America. The number of homeless people is continuously increasing, creating a severe threat to a country’s general well-being. Mosites et al. claim that The year 2017 became a turning point in the USA’s history because the...

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: A Relapse Prevention Plan

Managing severe addiction is a long and suffering process, which requires strength and patience on both physical and emotional levels. Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) carries specific symptoms that manifest themselves after a sudden refusal from addicting substances like drugs or alcohol (Melemis, n.d.). The syndrome’s duration is individual and usually...

Alcohol Dependence in Modern Women

Introduction Alcoholism in women is a widespread issue; that is why the topic is important for previous, current, and future generations. Since ancient times, it has been known that a female’s addiction to alcoholic beverages is dangerous not only to her well-being but also to the health of her future...

Booker T. Washington and His Ideas

Introduction Booker T. Washington was one of the most influential leaders of ethnic minorities in the United States of the nineteenth century. He was also a researcher who proposed a row of practical actions to resolve the issues of these population groups, mostly of economic nature (Tozer et al., 2020)....

Why Government Needs Drug Control Policy?

A drug can fit in various descriptions depending on the function intended in the body, mode of delivery, and the form taken. Generally, when drugs are taken they modify the normal biological homeostasis of the body anatomy. For a drug to be considered so, it has to be introduced from...

Adoption Issues in the Modern World

Introduction The issue of adoption is particularly acute now, given the significant stratification of society and the growing population of the Earth. It is a chance for the child to have a family and not to face adverse psychological and material consequences of its absence. At the same time, there...

American Dream and Poverty in the United States

Many people argue that US social and economic inequality, routine discrimination, and political problems make the American Dream impossible. However, today the dream of many Americans is not luxury real estate and shares of leading companies, but the ability to choose their own way of life (Engle). The rights and...

The Pros and Cons of Smoking Ban

Cigarette smoking is an individual’s behavior, which is addictive when not controlled. Most smokers start the action during their adolescence during their leisure time. The law does not prohibit individuals from smoking cigarettes even though some regulations forbid it in public places. Cigarettes are one product of tobacco and are...

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...

Sexual Deviance and Challenges: Kinsey Reports

The Issue of Sexual Deviance Kinsey Reports gathered their samples through the stratified sampling method. In the stratified sampling method, subjects are chosen according to their behavior relatedness, a massive sign of subject bias. According to Goode (2016), Kinsey’s study failed to address representativeness, skewing the research. In Kinsey’s sex...

Causes of Racism and Racial Discrimination

Black Lives Matter movement reveals that racism still exists globally, and it is more dominant in the US. The recent killing of George Floyd showed that racism is a hierarchical process that has become a pandemic. The perception that blacks have a likelihood to commit crimes than whites forms the...

Adolescence Substance Abuse: Over The Counter Inhalants And Cough Syrup

Introduction Over the counter drugs commonly known as OTC refers to the prescription of drugs that are not meant for medical use. It is therefore common to find the drugs being used for purposes not initially meant for the drugs or otherwise on the box label. Research has shown that,...

Sexual Harassment in the Army: Causes and Solutions

The right to be protected against assault, specifically, the one of sexual type, s one of the basic rights of individuals, yet this right is regularly violated in military settings. Due to the rigid structure and the established hierarchy in the U.S. Army, the instances of sexual harassment and assault...

Cocaine and Its Effects on Society and Individuals

Drug abuse is one of the most critical modern social issues. Recreational drugs are used worldwide, and while some of them are free to use, for example, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, several major ones, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, are banned. The severity of effects from illicit drugs is...

Does Media Violence Cause Violent Behavior?

Looking at the recent trends, one can note that the public is becoming desensitized to seeing blood on screen. With films becoming continuously gorier and the rise in popularity of violent video games in the past couple of decades, even young kids have most likely encountered such media in their...

The Parasite Movie and Economic Divide in Developed Countries

Films and other types of media have been a source of entertainment and discussion for many individuals throughout the years. With the evolution of cinema as art, people start seeing it as a way to channel their concerns in an engaging manner. Social and political critique has been presented as...

Drug Abuse and Addiction: Risk Factors

Brief Summary of the Client and Problem The clients being addressed in this case are individuals with substance abuse problems. People with drug abuse issues have enhanced motivation to take drugs, increased probability of reacting to stress, emotional dysregulation, and impaired self-control. Drug use and abuse contribute significantly to mortality...

Causes and Consequences of Domestic Violence

Introduction Domestic violence is an urgent and significant problem that is addressed not only by social workers but also by official state boards. The importance of this issue is explained by severe implications on the physical and mental health of people who have been abused by family members. In addition,...

Why Some Countries Are Rich and Others ‒ Poor?

There is a widespread opinion that the poor territories deserve it themselves — they did not want to work, and so on, that is, their mental characteristics are “to blame.” To answer why some countries are rich and others are poor, one needs a comprehensive analysis of the situation. This...

The Relations Between Drug Abuse and Criminal Justice

Sociodemographic factors such as race, class, and gender have a huge impact on human behavior. Conflict theory sees these factors as evidence of inequality and the reasons for offenses. This sociological perspective searches for the relationship between sociodemographic background with drug use and crime rates. With the help of the...

Vulnerable Population: Definition and Analysis

Defining the population sample in research is critical for the validity and reliability of the study outcomes. In research, the vulnerable population is defined as a group of individuals that requires a higher level of protection against the potential consequences of participation in the study (Arias et al., 2015). People...

Legalization of Marijuana: The Pros and Cons of the Drug

Introduction The debate revolving around the legalization of marijuana based on its therapeutic benefits is still ongoing. Although marijuana has been legalized in several states in the U.S., it is still being classified by the federal government as a Schedule I controlled substance. The table below gives a comparison of...

Self-Assessment of Research Mind-Set and Skills

Introduction In this paper, I provide a self-assessment of my research mind-set and skills. I also evaluate the link between researches and social changes. Finally, I explain a plan of the next steps I will take to become a researcher and scholar-practitioner. Therefore, I divide the body of this paper...

Glass Ceiling: Women in the US

Abstract The glass ceiling is a phenomenon that has been perceived to exist in the US. The phenomenon has been seen to prevent women and minorities from attaining higher positions in private and public corporations, educational institutions, and federal and state government bodies in the US. The Glass Ceiling Commission...

Poverty Relation With Immigrants

Background information Following the current changes in technology and modernization, the poverty-related immigration rate has been reported to be very high. It has been revealed that; the current advancement in technology and modernization has resulted in many environmental hazards; which have led to a decline in land productivity. More specifically,...

Violence in the Middle East

Introduction The headlines in both print and electronic media from the Middle East are becoming more and more brutal each day. As more individuals die, the growing loops of vengeance and guilt grow harder to disentangle. Violence is typically defined as an act of aggression against persons who resist the...

Agency Supervisory Process Analysis

One of the long-lasting features in conceptualization and also the definition in the supervision in social works mirror the organizational objective in the offering of the services to the clients in a manner that is effective and also efficient (Kadushin & Harkness, 2002). This is a very important means by...

“The Coconuts” Comedy from Sociological Perspective

There is a South African Comedy called “The Coconuts” which outlines some of the aspects that govern the interaction between the black majority South Africans and the White minority. The White minority was in power and controlled most aspects of the economy with the blacks working mostly as servants during...

Causes and Effects of Divorce

Introduction Since 1860 when the United States Bureau of statistics started keeping records of divorces, the frequency of divorce cases has continued to increase based on the same reasons. Reasons have remained relatively the same in comparison to the ever-increasing rise in cases. Studies have also highlighted that the reasons...

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...

The Struggle for Black Equality

Introduction For the majority of white people in the south of the US, denying African Americans their right to vote was central. The African Americans were the majority particularly in the profound South and this meant that if they were to vote then they could manage to transform the power...

Homophobia and Racism and Other Issues

Even though the United States is one of the largest melting pot societies blending a variety of viewpoints, ideas, and notions for what is socially acceptable, some aspects of human life which do not infringe upon the freedoms of others carry negative stigmas. In a truly free country, people should...

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,...

Alcohol Addiction and Its Adverse Effects on the Victim and Family

Consumption of alcohol is entrenched within the customs of the modern day societies. Its origin dates back thousands of years ago. It has through the times been seen as a good way of enhancing relaxation and having fun. In fact physiologists argue that a little alcohol is healthy. As drinking...

The Great Debaters – Film Synopsis

Produced by Oprah Winfrey and starring a two-time Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington, The Great Debaters is a 2007 American biopic period film chronicling the success of the 1935 Wiley College Debate Team. Located in Marshal, Texas, Wiley is a historically black, private liberal arts college and was founded by...

Cross-Cultural Relations and Diversity

When we talk about culture, we mean the values, customs, rituals, behaviours and belief which we share with others in order to create a relation being as a group. On the other hand organisational culture deals with shared values though there also we find assumptions, beliefs and customs but here...

“Little Miss Sunshine” Film About Family Issues

“Little Miss Sunshine” is a film by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris written by Michael Arndt. The story is about a family that is on the edge of an explosion. The main plot centers on Ollie, a girl that dreams to win the Miss Little Sunshine contest. Together with her...

Issues and Challenges Present in Urban Versus Rural School Districts

Lower levels of achievement are an issue that has been cited by researchers to be affecting both urban and rural schools. Children from ethnic minority backgrounds have differing pre-school preparations and tend to be underachievers as compared to their colleagues from white communities who start from Kindergartens. Childhood poverty is...

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...

Cigarettes and Fires: Fires Caused by Cigarettes

Cigarettes are hazardous to one’s health in more ways than one. One may not believe it, but more people die from smoking-related fires than they do from any other fire-related cause. Tobacco is designed to stay alight, a factor that plays a major role in causing accidental fires. Smoking involves...

Major Problems in African American History by T. Holt

Introduction Chapter 7 of the book presents the slave culture from the perspective of the negroes. The life of the negroes who were slaves revolved around their family and their master’s family. On more occasion than one, their own personal family life was sacrificed for the cause of their master...

The Religious Position of Women and Men in Buddhist Countries: Sri Lanka

The position accorded to women in all spheres of activity has been a subject of considerable interest in recent decades. Significant changes in the role played by women in social, economic, and even political life transcend the position accorded to women in many religious traditions of the world. The social...

Domestic Violence. “No Visible Bruises” by Snyder

Introduction Assessing the problem of domestic violence described in the book No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Snyder may allow defining the challenges faced by victims. Also, the review of this source provides an opportunity to consider the background of the issue...

“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...

Rape Shield Laws and Women’s Rights: Impact & Controversies in Canada

Rape is a type of sexual assault when a person is forced to have sex against their will. “Rape shield” is a concept in the legislation of countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and others. The concept refers to the limitations imposed by the law to use the victim’s...

The Issue of Intimate Partner Violence

Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a persistent issue that can occur in any setting regardless of its social, religious, or cultural characteristics. While this type of violence can affect any individual, women bear the burden of it the most frequently. Importantly, acts of violence can include physical, sexual, and...

Teenagers’ Contemporary Issues: Bullying at School

Introduction The problem of school bullying is widely discussed by modern researchers since it affects a great number of teenagers annually. Speaking about the key characteristics of the issue, it is pivotal to note that bullying involves the use of power, position, or manipulations with the sense of fear in...

Zapatista Uprising: Causes and Results

Overview of the Zapatista Uprising: Causes and Results The Zapatista uprising commenced on January 1, 1994, in the Chiapas Federal District, Mexico. It was launched by a guerilla group called the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), comprised of the members of the indigenous population dwelling in Chiapas. The EZLN...

Revealing Marital Rape as Domestic Violence

Introduction Marital rape entails sexual action with one’s partner devoid of his or her consent. Failure to get consent is the fundamental component that results in the involvement in violence. This type of rape was considered a contradictory term in the United States until recently. In the years leading up...

Psychoactive Drugs: Impact on the Central Nervous System

In Your World: Psychoactive Drugs Experiences Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that affect mood, perception, the way of thinking, and behaviour. There are four major types of psychoactive drugs: psychedelics, stimulators, opiates, and sedative-hypnotic substances (Bartol & Bartol, 2014). Hallucinogens or psychedelic drugs are called so because they may provoke...

Domestic Violence: Causes and Effects

Background The phenomenon of domestic violence is upsettingly common in the present-day setting. Although it varies depending on the area and its unique characteristics, such as individual anger issues, education levels, social prejudices, etc., domestic violence can occur anywhere (Pearlman et al. 49). The persistent nature of the phenomenon alters...

The Impact of Poverty on Child Development: A Study Proposal

The research that will be done will focus mainly on children and poverty. It seeks to study how poverty affects children development; in order to successfully do this, it will deal with questions like; how is poverty related to development of children? Does severity of poverty amongst children vary in...

Physically Disabled People’s Shopping Experiences

Introduction During the course of my observations of various individuals that suffer from some form of physical disability, I noticed several interesting forms of behavior in the way they acted and the way they were treated by those around them. As it turns, most people who are considered disabled by...

Adolescent Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Insights from Choate’s Research

Clarity of Article in the Abstract, Introduction, and Its Title The article under review revolves around the issue of drug addiction among teenagers and its effects on their respective families. Remarkably, drug addiction is a problem that continues to affect several contemporary families (Campa, Martinez, & Baum, 2017; Knudsen, 2018;...

Racial Stereotypes and Institutional Racism: The Role of Intersectionality

How oppositional dichotomies of race define racial stereotypes During the centuries, there have been developed racial stereotypes. Thus, dividing people into different races (according to color) we can assume that every race has its “characteristic features”. The racial stereotypes consider different aspects of life, appearance, and behavior, such as interpersonal...

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and Youth

Introduction Children and youth who have been continuously exposed to domestic violence and abuse are at higher risks of experiencing psychological, developmental, and social damages that influence their future lives. In the most severe cases, abused children can lose their ability to be empathetic to other people. Among other implications,...

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

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

Work and Identity in Huws’s “Fixed and Footloose”

In her article Fixed and Footloose Ursula Huws focuses on the changing nature of work in the twenty-first century and the influence of these changes on people’s identities and their interactions with one another. On the whole, the author gives a very disturbing description of future because it is the...

Critical Thinking and Overpopulation Problem

Introduction Human beings should embrace the power of critical thinking in order to address the issues affecting them. McDougall (2013) defines “critical thinking as a method whereby an individual takes charge of the inherent structures and embrace intellectual standards in order to improve the quality of his or her thinking”...

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Domestic Violence

Introduction Domestic violence is one of the most complex, controversial, and latent issues typical of modern societies. National boundaries cannot be discussed as barriers to spreading the problem of domestic violence globally, and thousands of persons become victims of their partners’ violent actions annually (Dutton, 2011). Sociologists, culturologists, and anthropologists...

Multiculturalism as a Threat to Gender Equality

Introduction: Women’s Rights in the XXI Century. An Overview Gender equality has always been an issue within any society. Whether the problem can be openly discussed as it is in the present-day society, or silenced, as it was before the feminist movement was born, it persists and managed to invade...

Legalization of Marijuana for Pain Management: Analyzing Health Implications

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

Renton’s Addiction in the “Trainspotting” Movie

Introduction Drug addiction remains one of the major problems that affect modern-day youths. According to Perfas (2003), youths never realize that they are getting addicted until such a time when it is too late to fight the addiction. In most of the cases, they get into drugs to get accepted...

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...

Demographic Data and Population Pyramid

The primary purpose of the population pyramid is to display differences between different groups of people in a comprehensive manner to make it easier to analyze the information that is available (Ferrante 321). Such factors as migration, urbanization, and others may have a significant influence on the cohorts, and such...

Underage Drinking: Trends, Impacts and Interventions

Introduction: Underage Drinking The issue of underage drinking has been on the social. agenda for a while (Hudson, Wekerle, & Stewart, 2015); however, it has not been up until the past few years that the problem started getting out of control. Moreover, studies show that the rates of teenage drinking...

Myth of Free Housing for Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Introduction The Indigenous people in Canada face many challenges, including inadequate access to housing. The myth of free housing emerged due to misinformation, an unclear understanding of the indigenous people, and the perpetuation of stereotypes and biases. Undoing the myth would need cultural sensitivity, awareness, and challenging stereotypes. Addressing the...

Challenges and Rewards of Elementary School Social Work: Insights from Cooper’s Article

Key Issues and Concepts Learned After reading Cooper’s “Elementary School Social Work,” I learned about the two most important issues associated with school social work: a high caseload and a chaotic setting involving multiple tasks. A social worker is often employed at several schools and works with many children during...

Gun Violence in America: The Case for Stricter Gun Ownership Laws

Introduction Have you ever been scared of getting shot while going for a walk outside? While it does seem like an improbable situation, unfortunately, it is more likely to occur in America than in any other developed country. Gun violence is a critical social issue in the United States, leading...

Territorial Stigmatization: Neighborhood Stereotypes and Social Inequity

Introduction Have you ever felt judged or discriminated against because of where you live? Today, I want to talk about a critical issue that affects society: territorial stigmatization. Territorial stigmatization is when a specific area is seen in a negative light because of issues like crime, poverty, or media coverage....

Community Support for Victims of Violence: Reintegration, Challenges, and Recovery

Introduction Violence is one of the most heinous crimes that cause pain not only to the target but also to everyone around. It leads to instability, including mental, in victims of violence, which can lead to many problems. The problems of victims vary from one individual to another. They can...

Animal Cruelty as a Predictor of Human Violence

Introduction Animals have always been people’s companions and have played various roles. They used to protect dwellings, work in fields, and provide people with food. As society evolved, views on animals altered due to the increased significance of humanistic values. Nowadays, there are numerous attempts to protect them and ensure...

Global Technology Access: Digital Divide and Its Socioeconomic Implications

Introduction The topic of interest for the given research is the digital divide and its social and economic implications. Is there a digital divide, and is it responsible for socioeconomic differences between nations and populations? Rosling et al. argue that people tend to view gaps in a polarized manner without...

Gun Violence in the United States vs. Australia

Problem Identification Gun violence is one of the most disturbing problems of our time. Despite the tremendous public outcry in the United States and Australia and the introduction of specialized legislative measures, this problem has not lost its relevance. To gain the most complete understanding of this issue, it is...

The Doll Test: Racial Bias in Children Then and Now

Introduction The Doll Test, conducted by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark in the 1940s, was a groundbreaking experiment that shed light on the internalization of racial bias among African-American children. It involved presenting black and white dolls to children and asking them to select the doll they preferred or felt...

Mentoring Programs: Empowering Girls for Future Leadership

Introduction Modern trends of a developed society should contain some basic norms, such as diversity and equal opportunities for all. While significant progress has been made in addressing the barriers to women’s career advancement, many issues must be addressed to ensure sufficient representation in leadership positions. Mentoring programs are one of...

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...