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Abstract The paper examines the possible positions taken by social workers in the United States and the United Nations. The demography and characteristics of social workers are considered. The work compares ambitious projects to improve the public future and finds similarities between them. The personal ambitions of the employee and...
Living in conditions where one’s life and death do not depend on oneself is one of the most challenging events in life. Examples of those conditions are poverty and slavery: they can lead to the total demolition of personality. They can make the one a vile or just a broken...
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...
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...
Introduction Gender inequality has developed its roots from the ancient traditional practices that considered the girl child inferior in comparison to a male one. Traditional society stories describe a clear depiction and elaboration of girls’ and women’s inability to achieve their goals and dreams. The story “Boys and Girls” tries...
Globally, the covid-19 pandemic has caused devastating social disruption where millions of individuals have fallen into extreme poverty. In this case, many enterprises have faced an existential threat, therefore, making persons lose their jobs. Thus, without means of income, people are unable to feed themselves and their families. As such,...
Topic: Guns should be banned from college campuses. General purpose: To address the issue of guns on college campuses and its negative consequences. Specific purpose: To persuade the audience that carrying weapons on campus leads to an increased risk of violence. Central idea: If a weapon is easily accessed, the...
In order to answer the question of whether a lack or absence of sensitivity may be regarded as immortal, it is essential to address the term of morality that has two controversial perceptions. First of all, morality is defined as the set of particular standards that help people live in...
Shame by Dick Gregory Dick Gregory’s story Shame demonstrates that poverty is about multiple hardships and pain; yet, there are still many ways to reach happiness and pride by respecting someone and making small actions. Shame narrates about a little boy Richard living without a father in the ghetto; he...
Introduction Subjecting pre-existing economic models, closely associated with the moods of the era, to critical analysis in terms of historical dynamics, it is possible to discover that the definition of the economy does not remain unchanged, but rather is continuously being modified in response to the specific demands of society....
The network society is the organization of a society’s activities and social structures around information networks that are processed electronically. The networks, in this case, are run by information and communication technologies that are founded on theories of microelectronics responsible for generating, processing, and distributing information among different sub-groups of...
Introduction Habitat for Humanity International (HHI) is a non-profit organization with the vision of a world where all people have decent accommodation. HHI operates in more than 70 countries around the globe and partners with volunteers and low-income families to build or restore their housing. This paper will provide an...
“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...
Introduction The difference between art and vandalism is enormous, yet in some cases these two concepts may be closely linked. I believe that labeling theory may be able to explain various aspects of graffiti social perception and the tendency to not link graffiti with crime. According to the labeling theory,...
Summary Does a person have a choice in being a drug addict or is drug addiction a medical disease? Who would want to undergo the suffering that comes as an outcome of drug addiction? On one side is what Dr.Jeffrey Schaler say’s in his book ‘Addiction is a Choice’: addiction...
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...
Introduction Brutality against minority groups, especially the African American people, has continued to ignite political and social debates. Reports have indicated that police are the key perpetrators of aggressive acts against African American minorities (Schwartz, 2020). Police brutality against African Americans has been on the rise even after several constitutional...
The world of people, communities, and societies is an organism that functions according to certain rules and norms, which are expected and regulated. There is a great number of social situations that people participate in, each one of them having its etiquette and expectations. The culture and the attitudes of...
Introduction One of the police’s primary responsibilities is to ensure that they protect the citizens from harm such as gang-related violence. Riverside High School’s board of management (BOM) has raised concern over gang-related graffiti on the school premises. As the Chief of Police of Riverside, I have to make sure...
Introduction Sexual harassment and abuse are prevalent problems in the United States army. The issue extends the boundaries of one unit, department, or organization, affecting people throughout the military system. According to the Department of Defense (2020), the prevalence of sexual harassment complaints “grew by three percent in comparison with...
The idea of poverty about faith and liberating theology is directly connected to major Biblical concepts. The struggle of the impoverished life is seen through the lens of liberation done by God towards people in need. Johnson (n.d.) constructs the following presumption: “Daily struggles for the survival manifest potent, tensible...
Introduction To make significant changes working in well-organized social groups is essential as it gives the vigor and teamwork needed to motivate the proper agencies to make the necessary adjustments. Usually, social movements emanate when there is evidence of systematic inequality between the governance and the people. Produced by Aloe...
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...
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 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...
The questions related to family, marriage, and gender roles always played a crucial role in society. The norms established in these fields were changing in different historical periods. Sometimes, the mode of behavior considered as a rebellion against the social standards in one period could become a norm in the...
Old age is a critical period that often results in the deterioration of various spheres in an individual’s life, for example, one or more of either physical, social, or mental domains. However, with the right community services to support elderly individuals, it helps improve their quality of life and delay...
Introduction The issue of gender as it applies to housework in heterosexual couples is not a recent problem in the United States and other countries. In the United States, the problem of gender inequality in household chores emerged in the second half of the twentieth century when the female labor...
Gender equality has become a global area of concern that has created gaps both in education and the labor market. Many employers in the twenty-first century consider a person’s level of learning as a determining factor for job placement. However, both men and women have various advantages and disadvantages that...
Introduction Aging is a life process that makes a person old. The aging process is associated with memory loss, skin wrinkles, weak muscles, and also trouble balancing. Aging is said to be a result of normal biological body changes. Aging can also be a result of some of the impacts...
Introduction In Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Carol Oates presents a story of a 15-year-old Connie, who has poor relationships with her mother and sister. The girl began to spend more time in front of the mirror and giggled constantly. Such incomprehensible and joyful sensations of admiration...
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...
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...
Some researchers consider beauty as a social construct, while others claim that it is rooted in human nature itself. The standard of female beauty in the modern world appears as social capital and a means of achieving certain resources. Advertising and the beauty pageant industry have a huge impact on...
Focusing on privilege as opposed to oppression has been a mostly comfortable experience for the author. Many of the items on it were not particularly controversial or difficult to accept, and the author went over their boxes without difficulty. The insinuation that some of these privileges are not available to...
Introduction Racism is one of the oldest problems known to society. Although all humans in their essence are the same, many people are prone to this issue, considering one race better or worse than another. The analysis includes a comparison of two sources devoted to this topic. The first of...
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....
Introduction Different countries deal with the issue of higher education funding differently, through either private or public sector financing. According to Murphy et al. (2017), in the UK, full-time domestic students could attend public higher education institutions free of charge until the end of the 20th century. Later on, tuitions...
The movie Amreeka tells the story of Muna, a non-religious Palestinian woman who works in the banking sector. Every day, on her way to work, she has to cross the Israeli border, on both sides of which people are hostile to her because of her birthplace and religion. After winning...
The emergence of social media has affected the development of the Internet towards integration and combining capabilities. It enables people to communicate with friends, find new acquaintances of interest, and learn something new. Over the past few years, it has become an integral part of people’s daily lives, which has...
There are many reasons why the construct of otherness still has a lot of power in our culture. Hall points out that from the linguistic standpoint, the difference matters because it is something that helps us distinguish meaning. Another argument comes from the field of linguistics as well: in the...
Military diversity means the inclusion of different genders, ethnicities, and sexual minorities that contribute to an adaptive, varied army. It means embracing differences, recognizing their value, and leveraging the uniqueness of each. Inclusiveness ensures soldiers feel valued and promote better teamwork, which allows them to fully develop (De Angelis et...
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...
Researchers do not yet have a definite answer on what effects violent games and movies let to. It should be mentioned that there is a continuing debate among researchers over the relationship between violent video games and movies and aggressive behavior (Onwukwe et al., 2017). If with adults, the situation...
As a rule, when we talk about combating racism and discrimination, we are talking about the system’s problems faced by people because of race or ethnicity, their sexual orientation, gender, or age. Thus, usually, we talk about racism, homophobia, sexism, and ageism. However, these concepts do not limit the scope...
Summary Sociology is a science that studies the tendencies of society and the interaction of people. At the same time, the exploration of these trends’ manifestation in various communities and the history of their development is a necessity for understanding the situation in a particular place. For this reason, this...
Distributive justice is guided by objectiveness and aspires to make people live in equality, equity, and depending on their needs. However, such theory is quite ambiguous because it plays out differently in diverse situations, and it led to fierce discussions in philosophy, the social sciences, and others. Regardless of procedural...
Gender equality can be assessed as a relatively new phenomenon, and some of the fears of women of the past are still relevant. In the past century, American women conducted a long and grueling fight for their rights and status. Sexual liberation, career, material, and psychological independence became part of...
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...
Alcoholism sneaks up unnoticed, but in the end, it completely takes over the human psyche. From the first to the last stage, alcoholism is unpredictable and painful. First, from the desire to “escape from reality,” a painful attraction to alcoholic beverages arises. Then the doses increase and the morning hangover...
Among scientists, discussions are developing about addiction’s nature, which can affect ways to get rid of it. Some experts express their opinion that addiction is not a disease that needs to be fought with treatment but is a habit. Another part of experts approaches addiction as a chronic disease that...
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...
The problem of homelessness has been a serious issue for a very long time According to the reported data more than half a million people have been experiencing homelessness in U.S. in 2014 (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2015, par. 3). The problem hits both large cities and small local...
The influence of social media on the adolescent population’s psychological health is a topic thoroughly discussed in contemporary literature. On the one hand, the impact can be positive because social media enables the communication between peers, which may be associated with the emergence of coping mechanisms against stress and anxiety....
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...
Bullying is one of the major concerns of modern society. Following the statistics, about 40% of all individuals have experienced being bullied at least once during their studying or work (Bowes et al., 2014). Moreover, regardless of multiple attempts to improve the situation, there are no signs of significant improvements....
Social Class and Poverty Consequences of poverty in the US There are two main consequences of poverty that can be defined. The first one is food insecurity, which threatens the well-being of families (Leon-Guerrero). The inability to acquire enough food or get a varied diet negatively impacts people’s health and...
Introduction African-Americans began fighting for racial equality from early years of the 19th century when the United States banned the slave trade in 1808. Victims of social exclusion in public development encountered significant challenges that needed public address. Eyes on the Prize provides vital information on how the black community...
The book focuses on exploring the social status of African Americans, in the context of the judicial and mass incarceration system. The socio-economic status quo and political policy forced a whole race into poverty, and subsequent crime and arrest. Law enforcement is given a carte blanche in combatting crime that...
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...
Alcohol use is related to a high number of health problems in the United States. The reason is that half of Americans consume beverages that contain ethyl alcohol. In terms of prevalence, university students are the ones who drink alcohol the most. Current statistics show that more than 80% of...
There has been an increasing demand on group works especially in different sectors since group interactions have been seen to be effective in attaining certain set goals and objectives. Effective group works increase productivity and the quality of output. However, many people do not have the skills that make a...
The Moral Model of Addiction Needless to say, the moral model of addiction is a notion that has very little in common with the biological or genetic components of addiction. The genetic and biological explanation sounds more scholarly, whereas when talking about the moral model of addiction the prior feature...
Introduction Poverty: Collection of several factors befalling an individual, family or a group of people such that it becomes exceedingly impossible for such a person, family or group of people to provide for the basic human needs. Effect of Economic Limitations Due to Poverty Effect of Poverty on Elementary Schools...
For many decades the word “racism” and “fetishism” evoked negative sensations and connotations due to well-known factors. These delicate topics were never something to be easily dealt with. Nowadays we observe the reverse. Not that they are approved of, they are clashed together to reveal an interesting but nonetheless frightening...
I am of the idea that the fattening room is both advantageous as well as disadvantageous to the community based on several observations. To expound, based on Simmons’ ideas, it is evident that the time spent inside the room exposes the teenage initiate to depression. For example, Margaret Bassey Ene...
Introduction There exists much research exploration into the relations between crack cocaine and heroin and the commitment of felony. Nonetheless, there has not been much research into the links between crack, heroin and cocaine and the commitment of avenue law-breakings. In this essay, evidence is drawn on the investigative substantiation...
Introduction Irvin Kristol in the article, pornography, obscenity, and the case for censorship is looking at the current situation where what was considered to be personal and private has become public. It is with much concern that people have no regard for privacy especially when it comes to the issues...
With changing and evolving time, human demographics such as age, gender, population density, mortality rates and even birth rates have changed. Some of these changes have been for the benefit on the society, while some can prove to be extremely harmful. The fluctuation in itself can become an issue. The...
Introduction Medically, addiction can be defined as the abnormal dependence of substances which cause the body to poorly respond to stimuli that are naturally available. It starts as a repeated craving of substances and urge to get the substance leading to continuous use (Dorsman 12). This eventually causes intoxication to...
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...
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...
Given the fact that the concept of “multiculturalism” in Western countries has gained a status of officially sponsored policy, and also the fact that the hawks of political correctness in these countries have convinced many citizens that they will be much better off, while applying neutral-sounding euphemisms to signify the...
Politics have influence on all the aspects of life as a result of social interactions. Politics and the state interact in such a way that politics have a lot to do with decision making on social and other aspects of the people. Political institutions are playing a very important role...
Disability is in most social circles perceived as a hindrance to achievement. Disabled people are therefore from the onset viewed with prejudice and bias. This condition colors the way in which the handicapped person perceives his life mostly to his disadvantage. The false perception that disability is actually inability makes...
The article “The Mall as Civic” written by Victor Gruen and Larry Smith is dedicated to the disclosure of environmental planning’s role in society; the authors demonstrated the fact that every democratic society functions by order and law based on planning aimed at safeguarding human rights. The article centralizes the...
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...
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 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...
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...
Introduction Racial discrimination refers to the unfair systems of social relationships, justified by principles whereby one racial class benefits from controlling the other and uses this control to define its self as well as other people, (Piven F., Richard A. 2007). The system of racism entails degrading and harmful actions...
Introduction If a family has a house, car, television, DVD player, fridge, cooker and other gadgets… then to call them “poor” makes a mockery of the English language (Mckinstry 2007). Nowadays, the definition for poverty had been differently interpreted by people depending on the culture. Poverty is a kind of...
Introduction Women believe men lead easier lives than them. In their views, men are given more opportunities and are valued more, thus having more chances to excel in life. While it’s true that women have had to fight over the years to become more equal to men, being a man...
Introduction The global issues that are discussed today at the international level and that are significant problems for mankind tend to intersect due to similar reasons and premises. The evaluation of the topics that cause a great public resonance can be multilateral because of not only different approaches to interpretation...
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...
Introduction If there are people who consider bullying to be harmless child’s play, they are sorely mistaken. Victims of bullying may suffer from the consequences of this maltreatment throughout their lives. Bullying is “aggressive behavior or intentional harmdoing by peers that is carried out repeatedly and involves an imbalance of...
Introduction The military is one of the most vulnerable populations in relation to physical and mental health and social work. People who have participated in a war killed someone or became injured due to others’ actions take much time to recover. Sometimes, the hardships experienced during one’s military service cannot...
The modern movement towards body positivity presents serious health threats, such as obesity and chronic diseases. Along with weight stigma, fat acceptance can lead to gaining even more weight since a person starts considering his or her excessive weight normal (Tomiyama 10). The promotion of models with excessive weight causes...
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...
Introduction The issues of violence as a threat to many individuals’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being, is broadly discussed by researchers. However, there exist multiple definitions of the term, as well as diverse interpretations of the phenomenon. Due to the complexity of the nature of violence and its various manifestations...
Highlights In the articles under consideration, such a discourse as the down low of the Black men is considered. According to Phillips, this concept is the reflection of prejudice to the public and regular complaints about certain problems (3). Although this social concept is related not only to African-Americans but...
In the context of a rapidly and highly digitized global environment, online bullying, otherwise known as cyberbullying, has become a prevalent issue. Using electronic means and online platforms to engage in harassment often under cover of anonymity, the problem is especially affecting younger populations. Cyberbullying can have significant consequences on...
Introduction The Industrial Revolution introduced the first machinery in the US. Since that time, lives of many people have constantly been altered by the development and growth of technologies. In this essay, I will examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on American society and discuss the issue of equality...
Summary of the Source The Herero massacre is one of the earliest genocides in the 20th century. It took place in South West Africa, currently known as Namibia, which was colonized by Germany. When the Herero people rebelled against German occupation, Lothar von Trotha, who was the military commander of...
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...
Introduction Social demarcation in the population is portrayed in geographic, tribal, or ideological lines. Identifying these differentiations within us enables individuals to establish themselves based on how they perceive others. A faction may find itself superior, based on its subjective appreciation of other cultures being inferior. Othering has been used...
The due are terms known for their elusive depiction of the contemporary use of signs as symbols. For a long time, society has developed a tendency of conveying what ought to be a reality with signs as ways and arts of symbolism that make the whole thing become meaningless. Actually,...
Why domestic work is often invisible care work? How does the invisibility of care work shape the experiences of workers? The importance of women’s work has always been of primary interest for feminist movements and discussions. It has been proven thousand times that the notion of women’s domestic work has...
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...
Introduction Colorblind racism is relatively subtle and can be viewed as a modern-day type of racism that becomes especially widespread after its explicit, direct counterpart is eliminated (Thakore, 2014). Due to its subtlety, colorblind racism may be more difficult to pinpoint than the explicit one (McClure, 2015), but some of...
Introduction The Hispanic demographic is the fastest-growing population in the United States with over 57 million citizens (Johnson and Lichter 712). Unfortunately, statistics indicate that over 50 percent of the Latinos in the United States have faced at least one form of discrimination. This kind of discrimination contrasts the government’s...
Rhetorical Situation The article by Shwayder addresses the issue of domestic abuse as one of the key concerns of contemporary societal concerns. However, while the problem of abuse is often explored in-depth as a serious issue among heterosexual couples, it is often overlooked when analyzing same-sex relationships, which becomes the...
People with addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) have to receive professional and high-quality care and follow-up. It is not enough to prescribe some drugs and visit meetings to prevent and control complications. Regular communication and family education are integral parts of this type of research. During the last 20...
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...
Social problem Homelessness among veterans is an issue that has been causing concern within the American community. Most of these veterans are forced to live in cheap neighborhoods where gun violence is very prevalent. A study by Lusk, Staudt, and Moya (2012), shows that subjecting these veterans to constant gun...
The problem under investigation is the fact that “the unemployment rate among people in the 18-25 age group is higher than any other age group in Canadian society.” This issue proves that there is a necessity to consider some ways to make the discussed population work and improve their socioeconomic...
Introduction Homelessness is the problem that influences the life of the whole society adversely. It especially is critical for the USA as almost half a million of citizens do not have their own houses or flats. They do not have the opportunities that the representatives of the general public have...
Introduction Domestic violence is a significant issue affecting many women and children in the United States. Despite legal repercussions and the established support systems, a large share of victims avoids reporting incidents of domestic violence. Nurses can help to alleviate the issue by addressing early signs of domestic violence and...
Abstract Human trafficking refers to the illegal smuggling of people into a country for forced labor and other forms of exploitation. This also involves falsely recruiting, transferring, harboring, and exploiting people in a foreign land without their consent or for activities they did not sign up to undertake. Victims of...
The Immersion Project was an opportune moment for me to interact with several individuals from a different cultural group. After the project, I observed that every culture had its unique values, practices, and rituals. The targeted culture was the Hispanic population. The first observation about the culture was that its...
The uneven distribution of food is one of the most pressing global issues today. In most developed countries, people have no shortage of food and can afford to throw a lot of products away; in some developing countries, on the other hand, many adults and children are dying of malnutrition...
Television is an important part of people’s everyday life. Today, to imagine a day without watching TV is almost an impossible task. Popular TV shows, series, and movies can affect not only the public’s attitudes to the definite problems and situations but also influence their behavior. Many sociologists, psychologists and...
The article “The Color of Sex: Postwar Photogenic Histories of Race and Gender in National Geographic Magazines” issues from Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins’s pen and features a powerful volume “The Gender/Sexuality Reader”. This volume, as a whole, can be distinguished in the ocean of books devoted to the ideas...
Introduction Drug use is an act that has been seen among citizens, especially the youthful generation in many countries. It is a problem that is caused by a number of factors, among them being sociocultural factors, as well as the economic factors surrounding the drug users. Heavy use of drugs...
Abstract Battered Woman Syndrome is an inductive theory that seeks to explain the reactions of women when they are subjected to domestic violence. This theoretical approach seeks to sympathize with women who have been victims of domestic violence. In social context, several women have been exonerated from legal liabilities as...
Even though we live in a democratic country free from prejudice, there are a lot of cases of racism expressed via pressure and violence. Racism in American schools is one of the most spread ways of expressing prejudice and dissatisfaction as children can be cruel, and the absence of an...
Introduction Racism and discrimination of the African-Americans in the United States of America have been a major issue that began way back during the colonial and slavery era. One would think that after such a long period of fighting for human rights and the changes made in the constitution to...
Introduction A severe problem that affects people from all walks of life is substance abuse. Numerous physical, emotional, and social harms, including death, are caused by it. Depression, family conflict, and financial difficulties can all result from substance abuse. It may interfere with relationships, learning, and employment. The causes of...
Introduction Among the most significant and extensive in the country, New York City’s shelter system serves homeless people and their families by offering them support services and transitional housing. Thousands of people use their services daily due to the many challenges they face in life, forcing them out of their...
Introduction Vulnerability is a prerequisite for humans to fully enjoy life and experience both the good and bad emotions in their totality. Yet, many people numb their vulnerability and act as if they cannot get hurt. Others resolve to shift the blame rather than have a meaningful conversation because they...
Introduction The increasing rates of substance use among juveniles are a relevant social problem in the United States. This issue is even more noticeable in rural areas because of limited resources and a lack of prevention programs in distant regions. As a result, the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA)...
Introduction This paper explores the concept of stereotype threat and its impact on performance, focusing on the article “Stereotype Threat and Women’s Math Performance” by Steven J. Spencer, Claude M. Steele, and Diane M. Quinn. The paper also explores the reasons for the existence of stereotype threat, provides examples of...
Gender at Work Discrimination Pay Gap One of the first areas of my life is the workplace. As a woman, different gender-based discriminations can be seen at work. Stereotypes and biases that are associated with women usually preoccupy some people’s minds, which affects the quality of work or attitude they...
Introduction The following paper reflects on Kwadwo’s interview, highlighting his role and effect on personal and faith-based practice. Kwadwo is a certified practicing social worker and a case manager at an emergency department in a hospital. In particular, Kwadwo’s roles and responsibilities include ensuring that patients’ requirements are met by...
Background A social worker is a professional dedicated to helping individuals, their families, groups, and communities navigate and overcome various social challenges to improve their well-being. Social workers are crucial in advocating for social justice, promoting human rights, and addressing fundamental issues contributing to inequality and deprivation. Nevertheless, dealing with...
Identifying the Author’s Argument Davis’ article focuses on the consequences of the Wilderness Act of 1964, specifically its negative impact on residents. Each region has historically developed its own features in fishing and hunting, which African Americans adhere to, including the species composition of biological resources, traditions of their consumption,...
Introduction The U.S., as one of the most developed countries in the world, still has a poverty problem. Currently, poverty affects about 38 million Americans, including about 12 million children (No Kid Hungry, 2020). To address this issue, effective measures are necessary to significantly improve the lives of those living...
Introduction The community of Petersburg, Texas, requires the support of charitable deeds that would alleviate the burden of having to worry about finding shelter or accessing affordable and clean clothing or needed household items. The current project aims to help people in need by collecting clothing and household donations from...
Mission, Vision, and Value Statement The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center is a community center founded to address the needs of the LGBTQ community. The founders identified the need for a support-based group that could listen to and address their needs through community collaboration (The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center, n.d.). The center has...
Introduction The controversial debate on whether there is a correlation between guns and violence and aggression becomes highly discussed every time there is a national crisis involving a shooting. The media coverage ranges to cater to their target audiences, with one side arguing for the banning of guns in the...
Introduction Today, people introduce different reasons for their decision to drink alcohol. Some individuals find alcohol helpful in reducing stress and dealing with low self-esteem. Men and women of different ages cannot avoid alcohol because of family history or poor supervision. Sometimes, alcohol is considered a good means of entertainment...
Introduction The future of technological and ethical development of society is undeniable. However, many issues need to be addressed about the well-being of the future generation. One such problem is a school shooting, which threatens children’s lives, leaving irreparable damage to the social order. External Triggers of School Violence Society...
Identifying Key Problems in Iowa Iowa faces several problems that affect the existence and quality of some services. The major problem involves inadequate health care, education, and law enforcement funding. The state also struggles with economic challenges that affect the residents’ wages, with the minimum wage set at about seven...
Introduction Addiction to psychoactive substances is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system and substantially harms health. Changes occur in the receptors due to the use of the substance, and thus, impulses report the need for further drug use (Ahmed et al., 2020). There are many determining reasons...
The Global Challenge of Alcohol Addiction The statistics of alcohol consumption around the world are terrifying: in terms of per capita consumption in different countries, even a dozen liters often come out. Today, there are many ways to deal with this addiction, which experts call chemical. After all, not only...
Summary of Readings For the past 50+ years, scholars of the social sciences have witnessed the rise and flourishing of analytic, self-analytical, and retrospective literature on a particular subject. It is the collective identity of Black women and their place as a sub-class in the Black community and American society....
Introduction Anti-LBGTQ+ discrimination, bullying, and violence are common problems in today’s society despite all efforts to overcome these issues. Resolving existing problems should involve an integrated approach involving all possible aspects related to the social sciences. The applied and natural sciences can significantly impact learning how to deal with discrimination...
Introduction Americans are currently facing various issues, ranging from unemployment to growing crime rates. People are trying to address some issues by appealing to the government or attempting to solve them independently. Many immigrants have influenced the country and are changing their societies to avoid the same problems. This paper...
Introduction The scene in The United Kingdom when Rosamund Pike’s character, Ruth, gives birth while on strike and drives herself to the hospital powerfully represents women’s determination, strength, and resilience. The film exploits her suffering to illustrate the emotional and physical challenges women face, particularly in a racially charged and...
Introduction Practical solutions are needed for today’s complicated problems, including inequality, public health concerns, and climate change. Thus, to solve these problems, innovative thinking must be embraced because conventional solutions don’t work (Boyles, 2022). Society requires a new perspective to fully use the potential of creativity, innovation, and design. Fresh...
Stage of Change and Substance Use Readiness The client in the video “Stages of Change for Addiction” has alcohol addiction, which is the subject of discussion in the exemplified therapy session. He seems to be in the contemplation stage of addiction because he acknowledges and does not deny his dependence...
Introduction The legalization of marijuana is a controversial topic that worries society. Opponents of marijuana legalization fear that the process will lead to increased use among teenagers. Proponents of legalization argue that it will allow teens to make informed choices, leading to fewer instances of drug use due to the...
CDC Overdose Statistics and Personal Reaction Fatal and nonfatal drug overdoses present a major issue in the United States. The statistics show that the number of fatal drug overdose cases gradually grew over time, starting from 1999, resulting in more than 13,000 deaths in 2020 (CDC). The recent data from...
Introduction Domestic abuse is a relatively complex area in criminology, as it is manifested within a romantic or familial unit. It can be abuse towards a partner, child, an elderly parent, or a spouse. Nonetheless, it is a crime that is often not adequately addressed. The phenomenon is because it...
Introduction One person is unlikely to be able to do something against a strict system, a well-oiled mechanism that inspires horror, especially if this person is a little girl. The main characters of Little Miss Sunshine and Persepolis have their own goals and fears; each girl has her dreams, but...
Description of the Aymara Society The Aymara are an Indian people of the Andes and the Altiplano. This society is unique and numerous, with its cultural characteristics and customs that sometimes seem too cruel and not liberal enough by today’s standards. It is essential to find out how strongly victimization...
Introduction The opioid crisis is a complex public health issue that has increased overdose mortality and other health consequences. From 1999 to 2014, the number of reported overdose deaths rose three times (Vadivelu et al., 2018). Meanwhile, Saloner et al. (2018) reported that the number of opioid-related deaths in 2016...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the development of the childcare crisis in the United States, as many daycares were closed and not reopened, forcing thousands of mothers to try to find a balance between their family duties and careers. According to Obeng et al. (2022), “almost ten million working...
Introduction Caring for young people and addressing their needs is a direct duty of policymakers and other authorities. Unfortunately, one of the major concerns in Canada, particularly in the Durham Region, is the high rate of homelessness, and this problem significantly affects individuals aged 16-14. These young people should be...
Introduction Ableism is rooted in the assumption that people with disabilities require fixing and defines people with disabilities. Ableism can occur in many ways, where institutions and organizations segregate adults and children with disabilities. Separating people with disabilities (PWD) from the rest of the population establishes discrimination in accessing services...
