Individual Responsibilities on Definirion of Social Justice Issues

Societies globally face diverse challenges surrounding the equitability of resources, opportunities, and privileges. Owing to inequality in the distribution of resources, treatment, rights, and responsibilities among societies resulting in the oppressors and oppressed in diverse societal ranks birthing social injustices, social justice as a dynamic movement traces back from the...

The Integrated Approach to Studying Addiction

Introduction The model of addiction etiology that best describes why people become addicted and the most effective ways of helping them is the integrated approach model. The integrated approach model received widespread attention and acclaim following the works of Dr. Gabor Mate that heavily relied on personal experiences and scientific...

The Problem of Teen Dating Violence

Niolon, P. H., Vivolo-Kantor, A. M., Tracy, A. J., Latzman, N. E., Little, T. D., DeGue, S., Lang, K. M., Estefan, L. F., Ghazarian, S. R., McIntosh, W. L. K., Taylor, B., Johnson, L. L., Kuoh, H., Burton, T., Forston, B., Mumford, E. A., Nelson, S. C., Joseph, H., …...

“The Myth of Redemptive Violence” by Walter Wink

The world is full of cruelty, and the issue of violence’s origins occupies many minds. Trying to explain the reasons for the prevalence of the problem, professor of Biblical Interpretation Walter Wink introduced the concept of the myth of redemptive violence in his works. Wink discusses how the theme of...

Sociological Imagination: Thinking About the Mission

While thinking about the justifications for my selection, change is what comes first to mind. I do not fear change, and with this attribute, my survival in a challenging situation is guaranteed. I feel challenged, and I am up for it because tests pave the way for new experiences. This...

Banning Violent Video Games Is a Crime Against Artistic Expression

Introduction As one of the most popular types of modern entertainment, video games have been subjected to some controversy since some of them depict extreme violence, raising alarm bells as to whether they entice cruelty in younger generations. However, the views on the issue have split, with the opponents of...

Gender Inequality at Google Inc.

Prior to reading the given article, I was not even thinking of the scale of gender inequality in Google. However, this problem is inherent to the majority of modern companies, not only Google. For example, England et al. (2020) argue that the last decade has been marked by a significant...

Whether Online Shaming Should Be Considered a Problem

Introduction It is hard to disagree that the rapid development of technologies has allowed people to get access to an extended number of new features and opportunities like distant communication. It is now possible to follow celebrities on Instagram or monitor the lives of old friends from school. At the...

Violence against Women: A Review of the Global Issue

The 21st century can be characterized by the increasing level of public awareness in regard to various social issues. Among them, the fair and equal treatment of all people is one of the most topical matters that concern progressive communities. In spite of the recent efforts aimed at equality, women...

Money, Happiness, and Materialism Correlation

Materialism is one of the main problems of modern society. The main idea of Piff’s speech is that as a person’s wealth increases, his sense of empathy and compassion for the poorer decreases. The conclusions of more affluent people are reduced to the fact that the pursuit of their interests...

Racial Identity and Racial Identification by Anthony Appiah

Appiah helps the readers see the more fundamental problems that stem from racism in the chapter ‘Racial Identity and Racial Identification’. These are the problems of the effect on people as they see themselves and consequently the paths of action that are open to them in life. Racism becomes the...

Separation of Law and Morals

The question of the interdependence of law and morality has worried many generations. In this regard, a discussion arose between G. Hart and L. Fuller about the relationship between morality and law. It was prompted by the question of how the courts of post-war Germany should regard Nazi legislation. Among...

The Theoretical Origin of the Concept of Racism

In 1964, an important accomplishment was achieved in the struggle of the black population of America for their rights; the US Congress finally passed the Civil Rights Act, formally prohibiting racial discrimination. However, in the minds of ordinary people, these changes took much longer, and the film In the Heat...

Ethical Implications of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Introduction It is a common perception that employees’ behavior reflects a company’s values. The digital era helped many victims to obtain a way to share their adverse experiences and garner sufficient courage to push against the toxicity they were subjected to in their workplaces. With the rise of the #MeToo...

Population Analysis: The U.S. Versus Nigeria

Introduction The present-day global economy setting offers a variety of opportunities for developing states to improve their performance and create healthier economies, thus, gaining the status of developed ones. In turn, differences in population characteristics often serve as indications of a state’s economic performance and the efficacy of its trade...

Obesity From Sociological Perspectives

Introduction The social problem under focus is obesity originating from Latino food norms. Much of the Latin cuisine has nostalgic value to Hispanic cultures. Consumption of traditional Latino food inspires the feeling of comfort to Latino people. Yet, at the same time, much of the food is saturated in fats,...

Intersectionality of Race and Gender

There is little doubt concerning the fact that the notions of gender and race are some of the most complicated social matters that have been discussed in society for centuries. However, nowadays, there exists a common misbelief that the abolition of segregation and slavery, along with the progress made in...

Gary Haugen’s Speech on Violence and Poverty

Introduction Poverty is a widespread social problem affecting millions of people worldwide. In his speech, Gary Haugen discusses the causes of poverty and concludes that violence is a hidden problem that should be addressed and eliminated. His examples of people who were assaulted and left in danger, prove that the...

Peripheral, Semi-Peripheral, and Core Nations

A country can either be a peripheral, semi-peripheral, or a core nation. A nation can be referred to as a peripheral if it is underdeveloped in terms of its political and economic structure. This can be seen in the living standard of its citizens, life expectancy, and adult literacy. Peripheral...

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’...

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...

Representation of Social Work Identity

Reflexive Account of My Social Work Identity Societies in the modern world strive for wellbeing and prosperity, find ways of improving life in all its manifestations, and establish the type of relations where tolerance and justice prevail. However, multiple forces and factors, such as inequality, social injustice, discrimination, poverty, and...

Article Critique: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

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

Sociological Imagination: Experience With the Display of Status Symbols

Although the United States of America should be a classless society, classism is entrenched in all our social institutions. My experience with social class began from childhood and was most profound during high school. I briefly studied in a rural school and experienced the worst demonstration of classism, characterized by...

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...

Kim Price-Glynn’s Research on Interactions in Strip Clubs

There are many ways in which a study can be conducted. However, it is essential that researchers stay objective and do not compromise their integrity, especially when immersing themselves in the observed environment and the lives and lifestyles of the participants. This paper will discuss Kim Price-Glynn’s research on the...

Gender Pay Gap Problem Overview

Introduction Gender inequality has many manifestations around the world, especially in working relationships. The gender pay gap is one particular aspect that causes the most objection from communities in different countries. For example, US citizens view unequal pay as central to gender equality (Hughes, 2021). In the most developed Western...

Relevance of “Black Panther” to Africa and African Diaspora

Black Panther became one of the most successful Marvel films, earning high box office receipts as well as wide press coverage. The success is based on the stunning special effects, costumes, and captivating superhero storyline typical of Marvel. However, the most prominent feature of Black Panther was the coverage in...

Analyzing Personal Beliefs and Biases

Understanding and acknowledging one’s beliefs comes with time and experience, as the events occurring in one’s life can either shape or diminish them. Three core beliefs that I have personally developed include the existence of karma, the opposition between right and wrong, as well as the need to take responsibility...

Racial and Ethnic Inequality: Annotated Bibliography

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

Network Society, Global Identities and Changes to Sociology

The network society is the organization of a society’s activities and social structures around information networks that are processed electronically. The networks, in this case, are run by information and communication technologies that are founded on theories of microelectronics responsible for generating, processing, and distributing information among different sub-groups of...

Racism: Scene for Screenplay Illustrating Racism

Introduction This scene is a father-son after school conversation about racism. The boy, whose name is James, is six years old and he went to the first grade, where he met four other boys, the same age, the same race, all white. They spend a lot of time together, make...

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...

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...

A Form of Discrimination and Human Rights Violations

This filer describes the models of care that have evolved in caring for victims of intentional violence. You can also discover the impact of substance abuse and addiction on individual people and their families, communities, and nations. Domestic violence is a cycle that is repeated with increasing frequency which involves...

Aging: Sociological Concepts and Controversies

A heightened debate on contentious issues, such as one concerning the criteria of sharing resources to the disadvantaged, especially to the elderly, is based on claims that assist leaders in decision-making. The case with Williamson and Watts-Ray debate, as provided by Moody and Sasser (2020, p.353-356), is not in any...

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...

Marijuana Use: The Impacts Among College Students

Marijuana use has risen in popularity among many college students, as evidenced in higher learning institutions. Legalizing the drug has facilitated increased intake among young adults attending colleges and universities (NIDA. 2020). Marijuana, through cannabinoid (CBD), is beneficial to patients enduring pain from advanced conditions such as cancer. However, tetrahydrocannabinol...

Why We Shouldn’t Compare Transracial and Transgender Identities

The world keeps changing constantly, so new issues are brought into light every day. As our society is becoming more and more acceptable to transgender people, the case of changing identity arises in a different perspective. The start of discussions on transracialism – a transition from one race to another...

“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...

Prostitution as a Social Behavior

Criminology and theories of crime help law enforcement professionals to explain and understand the causes of criminal behavior and develop effective strategies to reduce crime rates and prevent criminal behavior. Prostitution is a social behavior identified as illegal sexual services for money. The problem of prostitution can be explained using...

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...

The Development of Female Characters in the Horror Genre

Gender bias is one of the main problems of present-day films, and such genre as horror is no exception to the rule. Meanwhile, the articles on this topic written by Erin Harrington and Beth Younger reflect on the gradual shift in the perceptions of women’s roles in them. Both authors...

Youth Victimization: Prevalence and Implications

The report was written by the experts of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC). Dean G. Kilpatrick, Benjamin E. Saunders, and Daniel W. Smith discuss youth victimization and claim that the frequency of violence and physical abuse towards adolescents is immensely high in the U.S. The authors...

African American Families in Poverty

Introduction Even though the United States declares the equality of white and black people quite often, the socio-economic situation of African Americans still needs some significant changes for the better. Moreover, measures to “eliminate discrimination” are often only informational or propagandist. For instance, many black people live in extreme poverty,...

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...

NYC Human Resources Administration: Mission and Personal Experience

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is also called the Department of Social Services (DSS). HRA is a New York City government department that was founded on 15th August 1966 by Mayor Lindsay John and facilitates the majority of the city’s social services programs (NYC Human Resources Administration, 2020). DSS helps...

Addiction Theories and Counseling Techniques

Addiction to substances can develop as a result of several factors, and researchers have tried to explain this occurrence via different approaches. There are several theories that explain the nature of addiction and its development. The biological perspective implies that genetics and brain chemistry alterations are predisposing people to addiction....

Deaf Community in the Modern World

Introduction The deaf community is among the most undermined in the modern world, frequently thought to have free access to all services. Thus, deaf and hard of hearing people face various challenges each day that significantly influence their mental state. Thousands of deaf Americans are unable to communicate due to...

Geriatric Windshield Survey Analysis

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

Landmark Studies in Psychology and Ethical Concerns

Introduction In the execution of analysis, ethics applies to the proper rules of procedure. Persons have a legal duty to avoid damage to study participants. The landmark studies in psychology mentioned the episode of “Redefining the reality: the intellectual Implications of Modern Science” will be considered unethical in modern days....

Nurse Bullying: Unprofessional Conduct

Bullying in workplaces comprises of deeds that directly bring forth emotional effects directed to a person over a given period. It is prevalent in the healthcare sector and acts as a menace to peer associations. It also impacts the rates of attrition and turnover in nursing (Meires, 2018). Bullying can...

Religious Discrimination at the Workplace

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

Societal Codependency and Enabling Issues

Introduction While there are various schools of thought regarding codependency, the general consensus is that a codependent person is one who perpetuates dependence of another person on the abuse of a chemical substance such as narcotic drugs or alcohol [WHO]; and thus standing on the way of recovery of this...

Racism: Ku Klux Klan Case Study

Introduction The Ku Klux Klan is considered as one of most racist and anti-Semantic group in the US. It employs all forms of techniques to achieve its interests. It is not surprising that the group employs violence to achieve its wishes and desires. It is comprised of whites and its...

Anderson’s “Code of the Street”: Subculture and Conflict Theories

Introduction In this book, the author try to put forward a fact in which the life of a gangster is culturally glamorized. The media houses depict slums in the urban centers as places that are constantly being under the terror of criminals who are very violent. As per the writer,...

Haratins: Slavery in Mauritania Yesterday and Today

Historical Background of the Issue The toponym “Mauritania” dates back to the 3rd millennium BC, when the Phoenician seafarers gave the name Mauharim – “Western Territory” to the territory lying in the extreme West of Africa. During the colonial period, the name “Mauritania” was applied for one of the territories...

Prison System Issues: Mistreatment and Abuse

Introduction Criminal justice is a variety of processes and agencies which aim at understanding, controlling, and minimizing crime and providing moral support for victims. Research on criminal justice has been developing for decades, and, during this time, it produced many theories. These opinions generally attempted to contribute to the prevention...

Influence of Gender on Life and Sexism

Sexism is a negative phenomenon meaning that individuals face various opportunities and attitudes based on their genders. MacKinnon and Fiala (2018) argue that sexism is one of many forms of discrimination that leads to inequality in society. According to The King Center (n.d.), Marin Luther King also considered sexism a...

Aging Out of Foster Care

Introduction and Review of Past Literature Foster care recipients often face the risks of adverse life outcomes and health issues of different nature, so foster care systems are to create the best possible circumstances to support such citizens’ healthy physical, emotional, and psychosocial development. However, aging out of foster care...

Reporting Behavior Among Victims of Crime

The reporting behavior among victims of crime remains relatively low despite the availability of critical infrastructure. According to Boateng (2016), satisfaction level in police operations is among the prominent predictors of crime reporting by the victims. For instance, where the degree of trust in law enforcement is low, the offended...

Postcolonial Theory: Being “Civilized” and Exploitation

The postcolonial theory focuses on the analysis of the relationships between representatives of “developed civilization” and local colonists. Historically, they were typically unequal and were accompanied by the imposition of norms and values of the dominant nation on “uncivilized” savages. The notion of the superiority of “civilized” people resulted in...

The Meaning of Consciousness

No universal definition of consciousness exists despite numerous attempts by philosophers, scholars, researchers, and even practitioners to formulate it. Defining this concept remains a daunting task because people hold conflicting perspectives on the term (Vithoulkas & Muresanu, 2014). Dehaene et al. (2017) agree by asserting that consciousness has multiple meanings...

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...

Methods for Avoiding Relapse

Introduction Human beings have used pscychoactive substances to alter mood and induce pleasure since prehistoric times. The complexities of today’s world have however contributed to the accelerated use of drugs and alcohol therefore leading to an epidemic of chemical dependency. The prevalence of this problem can to an extent be...

Marriage Oppression and Freedom Signs

The 19th century is characterized by women discrimination in society, whereby the role of women is to offer basic services at home. Female prejudice increased during the 1800s, leading to the drawing of occupational lines regarding the exact jobs that women and men could handle. As a result, women commenced...

The Role of Public Spaces in Managing Racial Experiences

The societal perception of race is built and manifested directly in the environment that a particular ethnic group occupies. The vision of race as a social construct in the sense of a group’s understanding of themselves and others is influenced by social context, which includes public spaces. Political, social, and...

Drug Abuse in the United States’ Social Context

Drug abuse is a social problem, which is prevalent in society. A study done in 2016 has shown that the increase in substance misuse is attributed to the disconnect between the social context of addiction and neuroscience (Sunshine Behavioral Health, n.d.). In society, addicts experience marginalization and progressive social exclusion....

Socially Accepted and Deviant Killings

Introduction Never has killing been perceived as a socially tolerable behavior. The killing has different connotations: some may view it as heroism, others identify it as a sin (Goode, 2016). However, some states consider homicide as a necessary measure in some instances. Primarily, taking a human life is legally condoned...

Date Rape, Its Causes, Effects, and How to Avoid This Case

Abstract Date rape is the type of rape in which a person who is, arguably, trusted by another takes advantage of the trust and forces his way into having non-consensual sex with her. The rape victim can either be a woman or a man although cases of male date-rape victims...

Alcohol and Its Effects on Domestic Violence

Alcohol was invented as a beverage drink just like the others such as soda and juice. Of late alcohol has been abused because people are consuming it excessively. In ancient times alcohol was reserved for special occasions such as feasts but today most people have turned it into their hobby....

The Problem of Social Inequality at Schools in Canada

Introduction Social inequality at schools is a serious issue that undermines the effectiveness of secondary education and leads to long-term and short-term problems of individual and group nature. Presently, it is recognized as a global problem by a variety of worldwide organizations such as UNESCO, UN, and OECD. These organizations...

Formation of Social Order in Japan

Rapid technological progress after WWII made Japan one of the most developed countries in the world. The political system of contemporary Japan is largely similar to Western democracies as a result of post-war reforms. However, social order has not changed significantly, as historical traditions play a pivotal role in Japanese...

Logos, Ethos and Pathos in McGonigal’s Argument

McGonigal’s presentation about stress management is well-developed. She states the thesis that people power over stress, and the main factor is the mindset about stress. She appeals to the audience’s emotions by sharing her working experience and confessing that she was wrong about her statements. Then, McGonigal shares the research...

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...

Daly and Chesney-Lind: Distinctive Features of Feminism

Feminist theory in criminology assumes the difference between the social roles of men and women. Hence, it questions a masculine-driven approach to criminal investigations and justice. According to Naegler and Salman (2016), gender plays a significant role in cultural criminology, impacting the way people see crime and justice, and defining...

War on Drugs: Fighting the Way We Are Not Likely to Win

Introduction The Problem The global problem of drug use continues to pose a serious threat to health, safety and well-being of humanity. Today, drug addiction among children and youth is of particular concern. The United States is one of the countries where the most critical situation shaped in this area....

The Whitney Plantation Analysis and History

Introduction Slavery in the United States had been legal for more than two hundred years. Its history dates back to the first colonial settlements, and first Africans to come to the Americas are believed to arrive with Christopher Columbus. After centuries of struggles, slavery was ended in 1865 after the...

Why It Is Important to Fight Social Inequality

Contemporary people live in the world of social inequalities which are brought by differences in income, status, and occupations. For instance, while some individuals have an opportunity to live in mansions with swimming pools and personal gyms, others cannot afford to buy a whole apartment and live in small rented...

Injury and Violence Prevention in Children

Proposal for Health Education Children fall into the category of people that are most susceptible to injuries. Many young people die or become crippled because of suffering life-threatening injuries they cannot recuperate from. Injuries are not genetically predetermined, meaning they can be prevented. The process of growing up incorporates getting...

Benefits of Genetic Engineering

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

Woman and Gender Equality in Canada

The problem of gender equality is one of the primary concerns of Canada. With the modernization of society, there is a need for additional measures to ensure the rights of women all over the country. The idea of improving their life has led to the appearance of numerous activists and...

The Position of Suburbanization

Suburbanization has become a global reality, and the factors which hinder small towns’ growth into sprawls have been neutralized by advances in technology, transportation, immigration, and communication. However, there are varied opinions on suburbanization effects, with some people claiming that it is a burden, while others say that it is...

The Controversy Around Gun Culture in America

Introduction The debate surrounding possession and control of firearms has been ongoing in the United States for a long time. One side of the argument claims that owning weapons leads to increased gun violence while the other side asserts otherwise. Some firearms have been outlawed, but they continue to be...

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...

The Importance of World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is an annual global health day aimed at supporting people diagnosed with AIDS and sharing resources on preventing it. Millions of people worldwide live with this syndrome, and it is vital to develop strategies to allow them to have fulfilled lives despite their health condition. This essay...

Human Trafficking and Legal Aspects

Introduction Human trafficking is a severe crime against freedom, dignity, and well-being of an individual. Nowadays, it is a serious global issue, which includes different acts, means, and purposes. Besides, even though it is possible to identify potential victims, it is necessary to develop policies and legislation at the international...

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...

“Beyond 90°” by Kemi Adeyemi

Introduction Inequalities in the distribution of power, prejudice, and the representation of some groups as the deviation from the universally accepted norm remain significant issues today. In her analytical article, Kemi Adeyemi gives a new meaning to the well-known physical notion of learning. This essay aims to explore the term...

Stigmas of Mental Illness and People of Color

Abstract This study explores the factors that contribute to particular misconceptions and stigmas related to mental illnesses and their treatment that are common in communities of people of color. People of color who have mental illness may conceal it and avoid proper treatment due to fear of others’ negative attitudes....

Overcoming Racism in Environmental Decision Making

Introduction Building a city for humans to live and thrive in requires the construction of many industrial sites, living next to which is unsafe and unappealing. Such things as wastewater managing plants, landfills, electrical plants, toxic waste dumps, and incinerators, or Locally Unwanted Land Uses, present genuine dangers of polluting...

What Factors Create Violence in Children?

Every day people read the news concerning the growth of children’s violence. Therefore, there is tremendous worldwide concern about incidents of violent youth behaviors that create an acute issue that needs to be handled by adults. There is a wide range of ruthless demeanors, including threats, bullying, acts of aggression...

UK Media Representation of Ethnic Minorities

British society is not outnumbered by ethnic minorities, although new immigrants have come, mainly from Asia and Eastern Europe. 85% of UK citizens are white British, while the remaining 15% are recognized as ethnic minorities (Georgiou & Zaborowski, 2017). Black African, Black Caribbean, Indian, and Pakistani are the four largest...

The Great Gatsby: American Dream Concept

Introduction The American Dream is based on the assumption that, according to Benjamin Franklin, the American society is meritocratic, and thus with hard work and honest dealings, anyone could achieve wealth, economic security, and community respect. As such, the industrious and honest could achieve love, wealth, power, and high social...

Slavery vs. Indentured Servants

How and Why Slavery Developed in American Colonies Slavery in American colonies developed primarily due to a shortage of labor. By the start of the 16th century, after Christopher Columbus discovered America, Portugal and Spain were in the business of buying or kidnapping slaves from Africa and transporting them to...

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...

Poverty Elimination in Perspective

Poverty is a subject that has been on the world’s development agenda since time immemorial. According to Sachs (2005b), prior to the onset of the industrial revolution, almost everyone lived in poverty. The advent of new scientific knowledge and technological advancement gradually turned the scenario around such that today, only...

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...

Social Relations and State Control in “Penguin Island” Novel and “Brazil” Film

Since ancient times, social relations and state control have been an issue of discussion in the literature. The decay of modern society in both works participates in a widespread concern with social, moral, and even biological degeneration that swept through Western culture in the 20th century. Part of the failure...

Postmodern Feminism and Its Theory of Gender as Social Construction

Introduction There have been many discussions about gender differences. Some people argue that boundaries between man and woman are created by nature. But post modern feminists argue that there are no natural building blocks between genders. It is the society that structures human being in a particular way to keep...

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...

Gender Differences in Agressive Behavior

Introduction The belief that violence is observed mostly in men than in women in the daily observations has a stable base in the records of crime and also in the common perception about gender. The number of men involved in criminal offenses is far greater than that of women. According...

Ban on Smoking in the Workplace

Introduction The New York administration has taken up implementation of anti-smoking legislature in a competent manner. It is the third state after Delaware and California to issue anti-smoking legislature banning the use of tobacco products in public places with effect from April 2008. As a result of this, it is...

Social Perspective of School Violence

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

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...

The Effects of Addiction on Cognition

Introduction Cognition is a complex of biological discoveries, behavioral theories, and experimental discoveries. As such all its components have various models and hypotheses explaining the processes. Some components of cognition include memory, attention, and implicit and explicit functions. The effect of drugs to impair cognition has been researched extensively and...

Representation of Australian Indigenous Sex and Gender

Introduction For a very long time, Australian Aborigines women have gone through a lot of oppression such as being denied even basic human rights. At the moment, a majority of the women’s liberation movements aim at addressing very many issues that affect women in the Aborigines society. In this case,...

Aspects of Social Change

Social change is a phenomenon that occurs in various ways in the modern society. In terms of communities and populations social change continues to manifest itself in the way populations are undergoing changes in structure and patterns. Urban and rural populations are developing distinguishing characteristics with things like technology and...

Social Perspective on Human Behavior at Work

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

Comparing a Behavioral and Chemical Addiction on the Example of Alcohol and Pornography

Abstract Addiction is a continuous urge for something that the body and mind cannot function normally without it. Addiction can be in form of behavioral or chemical addiction. Both alcoholic and pornography addicts are emotionally attached to their addiction and their recommended treatment would be therapy. Many would despite therapy,...

A Closer Look at Age, Peers, and Delinquency Relationship

Introduction Delinquency is a major problem among teenagers all over the world. It is therefore common to hear people say that there is a link between age, peer association and delinquent behavior. But researchers, criminologists, and social scientists will not be contented with simply assuming that the phenomenon called delinquency...

Social Change Through Technological Innovation

Social change has been characterized by technology and innovations by individuals. There has been a manifestation of technology and innovations in social interactions. As people interact in various ways technology has been utilized to enhance aspects of human life and social contacts. The mass media contributes a lot towards social...

Cell Phone Use While Driving Must Be Banned

It used to be that the only thing distracting the average driver was the radio. The urge to turn the knob and scan for the best song available can be so difficult to resist. As a result vehicular accidents may occur as the driver gets distracted. In the 21st century...

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...

Sex Tourism in Jamaica: Issue Analysis

Philosophy is a unique science because it touches almost every single area of the human life. The issues of the good and the evil, right and wrong, love and hate are all studied by philosophy that tries to suggest some ways of dealing with this phenomena to the people. With...

Drug Abuse Among Teenagers

The research, which has been carried out, analyzes the causes and effects of drug addiction among teenagers. It focuses on this particular age group because according to statistical data, people from thirteen to nineteen are the most susceptible to this disease. It is necessary to do the following tasks: first,...

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...

Child Support Issues in the USA

In the US, the non-custodial parents are supposed to pay either directly or indirectly a specified amount of money which will cater for the maintenance of the child. These children are from past relationships and were born out of wedlock or couple who have divorced. The payments are usually made...

Outcasts and Social Exclusions in News and Novels

Introduction The desire to belong somewhere is natural for all human beings due to the fear of loneliness. Social exclusion is a common problem pictured both in modern literature and historically. Even though the essence of the issue remains unchanged, the shifting realities contribute to differences between the contemporary and...

“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...

Human Rights and Feminist Perspectives in Social Work

Introduction Social work is based on the recognition of human needs and the analysis of the systems by which people are impacted throughout their lives. Thus, this profession cannot view each individual’s case as separate from the influences of the world, culture, location, and other factors. Here, such perspectives and...

The Importance of Religion in Understanding the History of Alcohol

The history of different addictive substances such as alcohol has been riddled with numerous events, ideas, beliefs, and notions. For many centuries, human beings have used alcoholic beverages and substances for various reasons or functions. For instance, some have consumed alcohol as a source of vital nutrients for the body....

Homelessness & Depression: Myths and Research

Introduction There are various myths people have about homelessness and depression. For example, many people believe that only illiterate people can be homeless. Coohey and Easton (2016) confirm that there is a significant percentage of the population that is literate but still homeless. The US has one of the lowest...

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...

Poverty from Functionalist and Rational Choice Perspectives

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

History of Alcohol in Europe

Introduction By the year 1600, alcohol consumption had become a common practice in different parts of Europe. With the spread of Christianity into different parts of the world, brewing and the use of wine attracted the attention of many people. However, the 17th century presented a new era that reshaped...

Domestic Violence in the Modern Society

Introduction Domestic violence is an acute and prevalent problem in society which requires research and effective solutions. The incidence of domestic violence is increasing exponentially on a global scale. Some of the causes have been identified as cultural and legal standards that encourage or perpetuate abuse. The primary focus of...

Discrimination in Dubus’ “House of Sand and Fog”

Sociocultural issues that immigrants face in the United States remain numerous and very challenging to address despite the rise in public awareness. In his novel, Dubus provides a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of racism and discrimination in the U.S., depicting the life of an Iranian refugee in his House...

Social Institutions Maintaining Inequality Systems

Social institutions are essential to any society because they govern, guide, and serve the people. Therefore, the life of an individual is strongly influenced by diverse institutions while it is not always noticed or evident. Institutions can be defined as social organizations that are characterized by established behavior patterns arranged...

War on Drugs Through a Socio-Political Framework

Drug addiction is a problem that concerns not only the health of particular members of society suffering from this disease but also the country as a whole. The US drug market is one of the most profitable in the world. Nowadays, one of the most critical tasks is to reduce...

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...

The Impact of Alcohol on Personality: A Multidimensional Analysis

Abstract This dissertation examines the influences of alcohol on personality through a multidimensional study of numerous studies and experiments performed by scientists around the world. By scrutinizing the existing research, I elucidate the process by which alcohol impacts personality. The phenomenon studied in this paper comprises the role of personality...

Multicultural Competence in Social Work

Working with multicultural groups The social worker has to explore their own beliefs and differences, whereby they also find out the new aspects of their personality. I believe that racial/ethnic identity development is especially crucial for individuals, including social workers. Our self-perception and identity development depend on the images, stereotypes,...

Racial Discrimination in the “Selma” Film

The modern American society is characterized by the racial diversity. Unfortunately, the major social groups often feel hostility to the ethnic minority groups and express it by rights violations or social oppressions. Throughout the history, it happened for very different reasons: the competition for the financial resources or the political...

The Impact of Diversity on Society: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Issues

Introduction The understanding of one’s identity is important for each person, regardless of race and gender. However, self-identification is a complex process, and it includes answers to questions of how a person views his or her ethnicity and culture; whether a person feels privileged or discriminated ideologically, personally, or institutionally;...

Social Experiment: Wrong Outfit in a Wedding Event

Introduction It is my cousin’s wedding and the invitation card was specific on the dress code. The reception was to capture an official theme consisting of official dressing code, preferably grey or dark suit/dress. I did not expect everyone to dress as was directed. I opted for a casual trouser...

Social Issues Reflected in the Art Works

Bertolt Brecht: Art is not a mirror to reflect reality but a hammer with which to change it for the better Most art pieces are borne from real-life experiences of either the author himself or from the experiences of others around him. Not only is the work supposed to reflect...

Domestic Violence: Analysis and Evaluation of Articles

Abstract This paper is an evaluation of peer-reviewed articles that touch on the subject of domestic violence. The first article addresses the current state of domestic violence against women in Nepal. The second article seeks ways of fostering collaboration between child protection services and domestic dispute departments. The third article...

The “Stop the Hate” Slogan: Characteristics and Efficiency

Introduction A slogan selected for this paper is focused on human rights equality. This topic is chosen because it addresses the main issue faced by the discriminated population, gay individuals in particular. “Stop the Hate” is a phrase used by the HRC to make the members of the LGBT community...

Family Resource Programs and Participants

Family resource programs (FRPs) are community-centered organizations that through close partnership with other service providers “create a web of supportive services for families” (FRP, 2013, p. 1). The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada) recognizes guiding principles of the organizations that include, but are not limited to, building...

Child Poverty in Canada: Impact, Statistics, and Solutions

Introduction Child poverty is not only the problem of children but also a threat to the development of a country (Albanese, 2015). In Canada today, every fifth child is estimated to be affected by poverty. It presents considerable risks for the children’s health, education, development, and future well-being. It is...

Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Maternity

Introduction Topic The primary research question How does domestic violence impact the conditions and environment of maternity? The working thesis The angle would be to present evidence that domestic abuse creates a hostile environment that women perceive as dangerous to raise a child in. The essay will seek to explore...

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...

Marijuana Legalization: PREPARE and IMAGINE Models

Introduction Marijuana is a common drug that is present in many regions around the globe. However, unlike other drugs, marijuana is prohibited in many parts of the world. The drug was legal in several countries at the beginning of the 20th century. Research into some of its effects made it...

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,...

Ethnicity, Class and Social Stratification in China and Japan

Introduction The Chinese ethnic, social and class stratification have been reflected n the different fifty-six ethnic groups with Han being the majority group and the other fifty-five being the inferior clusters in the population of China. These groups account for only ten percent of the country’s population, and most of...

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

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

Addressing Homelessness and Urban Health Challenges in Swanscombe Community

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

The Root Cause of Domestic Violence

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