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Summary Hunger problem, income gap, race discrimination, poverty in rural regions, and COVID-19 outbreak have severe effects on the hunger problem. For instance, the income gap directly impacts the hunger problem through citizen’s wealth-income ability. Additionally, race discrimination also significantly affects the issue, leading to most territories comprising African Americans...
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...
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....
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...
Introduction Marijuana has different names in the streets and these include; Aunt Mary, Ganja, Grass, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Weed. Marijuana is said to be among the most smoked illicit drugs. In America, marijuana tops the list of the most abused illicit drugs. It is not only smoked...
Introduction The drug use is one of the most urgent social and legal problems nowadays. Certain drugs have been historically used as the components of the medicines. Many are prohibited. The legalization of marihuana for personal and medical use is the subject of discussions and debates. The aim of this...
Abstract This essay provides an insight into the significance of appreciating cultural, ethnic, and gender dissimilarities in contemporary workplaces. Recruitment of employees has been a sensitive exercise since prospective candidates come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The constant movement of labour across continents has worsened the situation since diverse...
Social care is a profession. In this profession people work with the other people who have some needs, who are practicing marginalisation. These services are mainly offered to children, people who are physical disable, and older people. People who don’t have home, alcohol or drug addicted persons also use these...
The problem of unequal distribution of benefits is relevant not only for one single country but also for comparing the levels of economic development of different states. While some powers are becoming more affluent and more influential in the world arena, the governments of countries with weaker economies are forced...
Abstract This paper evaluates my learning experience about Narcotic Anonymous. I carried out research on Narcotic Anonymous, its activities, and operational framework. Narcotics Anonymous is a community of women and men who have faced major challenges because of drug influences. Such women and men have agreed to undergo rehabilitation processes...
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...
Life is full of surprises; we all know this, and yet are never ready for them. Coronavirus pandemic was indeed a surprise that brought fears, losses, unexpected discoveries, and controversial decisions. When there is a burden of doing the same thing day by day, it feels that nothing is going...
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor’s book “Black Lives Matter to Black Liberation” explores how the Black Lives Matter (BLM) began, its history, and how it came to shape the black liberation movement. It also features the role that neoliberalists played in the development of the BLM. Although most people would think the movement...
The conservative argument against abortion holds that abortion is not permissible, except under certain conditions. According to this perspective, abortion should only be allowed under some circumstances, such as pregnancy resulting from rape or incest. However, the extreme conservative position argues that abortion is not permissible under any circumstances (Sheldon,...
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 Among the extraordinarily vast range of habits that hurt one’s health, smoking is often seen as the most common one. Smoking is typically associated with a plethora of health issues, including respiratory complications, increased threat of heart disease, and other multiple concerns. However, due to a set of preconceptions...
In the history of American legal proceedings, there are many cases where the police force has been used against minorities. Unfortunately, this keeps occurring to this day, although in many respects, it contradicts the legislation of the state. Many shreds of evidence are supporting this claim; in particular, they can...
Introduction Discourse on the origins of criminal and antisocial behaviour has continued for many decades. Criminologists have developed many theories and concepts in their quest to understand and explain the genesis of the criminal. One of the most frequently discussed and controversial ideas is biological positivism. Adherents of this concept...
There is an extended number of severe and challenging social issues that people try to but cannot eliminate. One such problem is abuse and harassment, and the Me Too movement aims to reduce the rate of assaulting people regardless of their age, gender, and race. The article “Me Too Founder...
Since ancient times, slavery has been present throughout the globe, diversely impacting the economics and social institutions of various states. The transatlantic slave trade was a considerable fragment of the global slave trade that involved approximately 15 million enslaved Africans, including men, women, and children, and formed the longest forced...
Jim Crow laws and the “separate but equal” doctrine are not the American way. The Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was a landmark case, which addressed the issue of segregation of children in public schools. It was regarded as highly unconstitutional because it discriminates against a...
The film shows a number of different kids who are living in poverty. The issue is demonstrated from two perspectives, such as parents and children. It is a major social problem that diminishes the overall access to opportunities for leaving the given state. It is evident that these families are...
In the United States, as well as in many other developed and developing countries, the issues of freedom and security play an important role. People are involved in debates to understand if it is normal to sacrifice personal freedoms in order to stay safe. Regarding political demands and social norms,...
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...
Introduction Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a severe disease that has dangerous affects on the fetus and on a born child. Moreover, the abnormal features of this harmful syndrome accompany a person throughout the life span. The biological grounds of the disease are encompassed in the alcoholic effects going on...
Introduction Gay and bisexual men persistently suffer the highest burden of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. (CDC, 2008). Ever since the epidemic began, substance abuse has been proved to be one of the strongest predictors of sexual risk behaviors and seroconversion among this population. Latest research has centered on additional aspects...
The idea of military services is usually accepted by American society as a privilege and a voluntary responsibility to serve the country. However, not much attention is paid to the things people lose after they return from wars or other activities. Today, veteran homelessness is a burning topic for discussion...
The war against drugs in the United States has reached a new level. Such an outcome is conditional upon the recent measures that politicians are discussing. More specifically, they are related to the emergence of an idea to legalize drug consumption in order to decrease the number of drug addicts...
The issue of poverty is a major one that affects societies across all nations. The selected theory is functionalism, and it views the social unit as a well-organized system comprised of structural and functional elements (Zastrow et al., 2019). According to the given perspective, poverty is a dysfunctional aspect of...
Introduction Alcohol and drug use is a significant issue in the contemporary world that influences not just the individual but also their family and the wider community. Hence, various scholars have concentrated on the social consequences of alcohol and drug use in their articles or considered them, along with other...
Introduction Population is a widely studied topic in statistics. It involves collecting data of certain societies or regions regarding sub-topics such as birth rate, population growth, comparison between two groups, and many others. The analyzed data is significant to the government as it makes certain crucial decisions regarding the factors...
Introduction Drugs abuse today is one of the most serious health and social concerns. In fact, drug abuse is spreading quickly, in young and old and needs to be controlled else the day is not too far when the drug will soon enter our life styles, our families and our...
Introduction The topic of child abuse and neglect is a heavy one, but it requires an additional spotlight to attract society’s attention to this issue. This long-standing societal problem, when brought under the public eye, can be dismantled by peer pressure from the community on the government to take necessary...
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....
Social norms are prescribed behaviors in a given social group that serve to achieve and maintain the desired status quo. These rules inform group members about how they should initiate a certain situation, how to act or react to it, and how to feel about it (Reese et al., 2019)....
Introduction Overpopulation implies the situation when the number of people residing in an area surpasses the number of resources needed for survival. The articles of Madaan (2016) and Worldwatch Institute (2012) discuss the peculiarities of this problem and suggest how to tackle it. The current essay contains the main points...
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...
Introduction The murder of George Floyd has brought attention to the issues of social injustices and broader societal biases that affect African-Americans. The research question that will be examined in this paper is the social justice movement titled Black Lives Matter (BLM), its origins, and the main issues that the...
Introduction The notion of the American dream has now become a highly individual but yet universal matter. Every person, when asked about their perception of this concept is likely to come up with an answer different from all the others expressed before. However, sometimes these answers can be so exhaustive...
Introduction Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an African American journalist, abolitionist, and leader in a civil rights movement in the late 19th century. One of her notable publications named Mob Rules in New Orleans was issued in 1900 and paid attention to many acute problems so that many readers found it...
Introduction The personalities and mindsets of people are shaped based on different prerequisites. Some of those are related to the environment they grew up in, their friendships, familial relationships, educational performance. Among these factors, socio-economic status holds a special place – it defines how others see the person, how they...
Violence is one of the primary reasons for human death, along with life-threatening diseases and acute medical conditions. If the latter is out of social control, the former should be eradicated to reduce the death toll and improve life quality. Moreover, many people suffer from others’ destructible behavior and cannot...
Introduction Vulnerable populations are the groups of people who are disadvantaged in some way. Examples of such communities are people of low income, mental disorders, racially, culturally, and religiously diverse, homeless, HIV positive, etc. Due to these challenges, they need more social protection and support. Among the social problems of...
Introduction The debate revolving around the legalization of marijuana based on its therapeutic benefits is still ongoing. Although marijuana has been legalized in several states in the U.S., it is still being classified by the federal government as a Schedule I controlled substance. The table below gives a comparison of...
Introduction Slavery was the formidable evil that caused long years of suffering and disaster for many innocent people who were segregated from all walks of life, only with the reason that they were blacks. They were treated as separate entities, denied social, cultural, and moral rights. They could not even...
In this paper, I will defend the claim that people should limit their possessions to be less exposed to sudden misfortunes, made by Seneca in the dialogue “On the Tranquility of Mind” from the objection that sufficient property can repel any misfortune. Explaining his views on the state of human...
Child prostitution is a way of engaging children, (normally individuals below the age of 18 years), in sex activities for financial benefit or remuneration which can be in form of food, shelter or even drugs. Normally, some of the victims of this vice find themselves engrossed in such activities without...
The term Islamophobia is a word that has often been used to describe the discrimination that the Muslims face in Western Europe. The term emerged as a result of lack of a common understanding between the native Europeans and the Muslims politically, socially and legally. The term has in most...
Introduction Following the news in the media, people acknowledge the prevalence of violence in society. In addition to violence depiction in various films, shows, and video games, news outlets are filled with reports on cases of violence as well. It should be noted in such matters that there are no...
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...
Introduction The paper analyzes the effect of racism on campus according to how I did the interview. Ethnic in Montclair State University (MSU) is real according to the findings I got from the interview I conducted. I found out that both my interviewee felt that their high school education did...
Introduction There is a big global social problem to do with hunger as indicated by the number of underfed people climbing in the past decade. According to reports, the number of people in the world living with hunger exceeds 1 billion. This problem is however not due to food shortages,...
Introduction Increased cases of organ donation and transplantation have been witnessed in the last few decades. This has been due to upsurge in chronic and debilitating conditions that affect the body organs. Organ donation is generally referred to as the removal of some organs in the human body with the...
The phenomenon of the gender pay gap is a well-fixed one in modern society: women working at the same time earn only part of men’s salary. Historical flow influenced the aspect of economic equality for females throughout the whole world. It should be noted that the problem of gender pay...
Introduction The government and religion should not be related at all as an individual’s religious choices are personal and should have nothing to do with the state’ actions. The paper shall look at the basis of this argument through examples. The relationship that should exist between religion and government In...
Discussion Marriage denotes the relation between a man and a woman who have entered wedlock. It concentrates upon the association of husband and wife, while the family relays the idea of a more complicated level of adjustment in which husband, wife, and child each has individual importance. Santorum’s views reiterate...
Introduction The debate of gender inequality, discrimination, and bias has been going on for a long time and men and women alike have contributed to the sensitive issue with the latter contributing significantly to the subject. The main theme in all discussions, researches, seminars, writings, and interviews related to gender...
Juvenile offenders present a vexatious problem for law enforcement authorities as to how to tackle them. Many advocate the strong-arm approach of imposing stiff punishment and incarceration while others favor rehabilitation. This essay examines the pros and cons of incarceration and rehabilitation to arrive at a way ahead to deal...
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...
Introduction The U.S. is the 3rd largest nation in the world next to Russia and Canada. The total population of the United States is approximately to be 294 million people. The United States has a number of both publicly and privately financed insurance plan whose purpose is the provision of...
Introduction Nowadays, the use of various psychoactive drugs and stimulants is illicit in the majority of countries. It is well known today that such synthetic and semisynthetic psychoactive substances as cocaine and heroin have multiple side effects and lead to addiction. Nevertheless, less than a century ago, they were commercialized...
This thesis aims to define and tabulate child exploitation and trafficking. Children are categorized as anyone under 18 years of age. Trafficking has been defined as the recruitment, transportation, purchase, sale, transfer, harboring, or receipt of a person by threat or use of violence, abduction, fraud, deception, or coercion (including...
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is one of the deadliest school shootings in American history, along with Virginia Tech shooting and Stoneman Douglas High School shootings. This paper aims at providing an overview of the tragic case, addressing the events leading to the incident, and discussing legal considerations associated...
Wealth and Racial Stratification in the United States The main implication of racial stratification is that it is an inseparable part of the culture in the United States. As DiAngelo explains in his article “White Fragility,” as a white person who spends years examining the race theory, the author concludes...
Introduction In the article “Wellness, Emotion Regulation, and Relapse during Substance Use Disorder Treatment”, Clarke, Lewis, Myers, Henson, and Hill (2020) focus on the role of managing emotions in substance use relapse prevention. The researchers were interested in exploring various relationships between emotion regulation, reappraisal, suppression, and others. In order...
People’s behavior in social media is the subject of many scholarly studies aimed at analyzing and evaluating psychological motives and patterns. The effect of anonymity is a significant factor that enables users to express personal opinions freely and be guided by individual standpoints. However, despite an open communication environment in...
Welfare is a socioeconomic program that aims to help people in need with finding a job and becoming self-sufficient. Recently, several states issued new legislation to make drug testing mandatory for all welfare recipients, which caused debates on its benefits. While the supporters of this intervention claim that it can...
What is meant by the “autonomy” of a person? Personal autonomy refers to an individual’s ability to gain control over the course of his or her actions. In ancient Greece, Plato and Aristotle associated autonomy with self-mastery and self-governance. For Plato, the rational part of the human psyche was superior...
Narrative Assessment of a Genogram The paper is dedicated to a narrative assessment of a non-family member genogram. Such genograms are developed for a better understanding of the clients’ problems as they allow to trace the person’s beliefs as based on his/her family beliefs (Spindel, 2015). The narrative assessment will...
The case of Sir James Dyson demonstrates that the opportunity or freedom to make mistakes is vitally important for learning for the following reasons. First, learning from one’s mistakes is the fastest way of learning, and one should trust their mistakes rather than their experience as Dyson has learned when...
Chicago officials have advocated for the creation of “gay-friendly high schools” to cater to students who feel that schooling in the same institutions as students who are pro-heterosexual does not guarantee their safety and freedom. Other cities in America and indeed across the world should initiate such programs to ensure...
Social diversity concepts A society cannot be homogenous. No matter what state, city, or any other area is being under analysis, there will always be basic differences in the backgrounds of its dwellers; and, no matter what aspect is used to draw the line between different members of society, there...
Community development: What do they say it is? This is the planned development of all aspects that affect the well-being of people. These aspects comprise of cultural, political, social, economic and environment. The scope of development depends on various sizes of the group (Tesoriero & Frank 2010, p. 23). Effective...
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...
Topic Description Domestic violence is an important public health issue that affects the physical and emotional well-being of men, women, and children all over the world. However, when it comes to children, some parents advocate for physical punishment as a means of teaching children to behave properly. The public widely...
Abstract Science is one of fields which are overwhelmed by prejudice and bias especially when it comes to African American females. There are numerous barriers this group of US population has to face. Breaking Barriers: African American Women in Science is aimed at helping these females to pursue scientific careers...
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...
Introduction Gender studies in education has become a topic of debate since the second half of the twentieth century due to the increasing importance of feminism. The growing role of women in the traditional educational system, which was previously focused on men, brought about many changes to educational practice. In...
The Current State of Addiction in America Addiction is a major problem in American society. The use of various substances like tobacco and illicit substances like cocaine and alcoholic drinks results in a huge financial burden to the American government due to the rising consequences related to the financial, social,...
Introduction Smoking is a widespread habit that causes many diseases. The issue of whether to ban smoking indoors by the governments of various countries is popular as they try to take a step towards curbing the harmful effects of smoking. People support smoking bans because they understand the harmful effects....
Setting Identification The topic for the assessment is domestic violence. Domestic violence is the abuse of a partner or a family member by another especially through aggression (Nicholas & Maistry, 2010). The setting of the assessment is in the workplace. In this setting, one of the workers called Elizabeth Jennings...
Introduction Currently, the prevalence of substance abuse among the youth is quite alarming. Substance abuse has a significant influence on youth across the world. Substance use and abuse are leading to unwanted pregnancies among teens, delinquency, increased school dropout rates, poor performance, stress, and injuries among other harmful factors (Koehn...
A life is one of the most priceless gifts given to a person, and it seems to be unnatural and truly egoistic for people to commit suicide and leave the world without any clear and justified reason. Though suicide is not the first reason for human death, it is still...
Analyzing the main factors influencing the willingness of people to get involved in advocacy efforts is the key to figuring out how to boost the activity of the workers. Chapter 3 “Getting Involved” of “Advocacy Practice for Social Justice” provides an in-depth analysis of the valid literature resources exploring the...
Introduction The increase in blood-borne viruses and diseases in recent times has raised concerns about how this epidemic can be controlled to save humanity from suffering. One of the corrective measures established for this purpose is the needle exchange program. The needle exchange social policy focuses on spreading health education,...
Introduction It is imperative to note that many countries have started to focus on gender equality over the last few years, and many scholars have made suggestions on how current problems may be addressed. Some think that boys and girls should be treated equally from the very start, and it...
Social Concerns The story about Michael Oher’s rise from rags to riches written by Michael Oher himself with Don Yaeger is based on a true story that inspires people across all ages and racial boundaries. It shows how a white couple Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy took in Michael Oher...
Social stratification means formation of classes basing on person’s social and economic wealth. Melamed (2005) explains that income, level of wealth, and employment rate play a key factor in determining the strata within which an individual is defined. Stratification therefore, is the process of placing individuals within specific classes, which...
The excerpt from the work In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio by Philippe Bourgois introduces the reader to the problems of crack dealers in East Harlem, New York City. The researcher, a professor of anthropology, analyzes the reasons which make the inhabitants of a poor neighborhood engage...
Purpose Information about urban and rural communities includes dressing style, food habits, and culture. Urban residents prefer to wear loose clothes such as shirts and dresses while rural residents like to wear warm clothing such as jackets and gumboots. Urban residents also like to put on sandals while the rural...
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...
My current interests encompass the persistent issue of social inequality that we can witness as a routine practice every day. The topic is too multifaceted to study as a whole, thus, I have chosen to commit to the problem of social inequality in education. I have studied two scholarly peer-reviewed...
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...
Precipitating Factors Institutional violence includes various institutionalized acts of aggression committed by societal agents (James & Gilliland, 2012). Healthcare workers, as people who play a frontline role during emergencies or crises, are more prone to victim aggression than other professionals are. In recent years, a number of factors, namely, substance...
Domestic violence is gaining notoriety each passing day. More and more women are falling victims to this social ill at an alarming rate. Research, by Yehuda, shows that an estimated 1.8 to 3.6 women are suffering under abusive violence from their intimate partners each passing year. Male partners are the...
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 Substance abuse is a common problem among adolescents, as more and more young people find their way of life through the use of harmful substances. Peer pressure, stress, and a lack of parental monitoring are all factors that put youth at risk for substance usage. Teens who have a...
Gender Roles and Unequal Distribution of Domestic Labor In response to why unpaid domestic labor falls so unequally on women and their problems, the article by Mainardi (2010) states that men do not like sharing house chores. The author states that their psychology leads them to believe that household chores...
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 Law enforcement officers and institutions charged with addressing the issues of drug and substance abuse in communities prioritize dealing with hard illicit drugs and substances, such as prescription drugs, most of which are illegally acquired. However, they fail to acknowledge a cancer slowly eating away at the human population...
Introduction Social change can be cultural, religious, economic, scientific, or technological. Cultural social change concerns the values, beliefs, and norms that guide human behavior. Religion is often a significant force in social change; for example, the Reformation in 16th-century Europe led to significant changes in European society (Becker, 2020). Economic...
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...
Introduction Race has long been used as a biological explanation for the differences between groups of people. A more detailed study of race led to the conclusion that race is a social construct. It is not race that affects people, but the environment in which they were developed. Despite the...
Introduction Domestic violence can be in various forms and occurs in different countries, regardless of the society and the type of government. Domestic violence is a catastrophe that needs unified methods of victim assistance and government support. Despite the growing awareness of this issue, many aspects of domestic abuse have...
Introduction Teenagers undergo a range of physical, psychological, and social changes. On the one hand, they remain relatively dependent on their guardians, while on the other hand, they begin to experience adult life more deeply as they go through puberty. One of the opportunities that adolescents have is experimenting with...
Project Population The population of interest for the health promotion capstone project is people suffering from substance abuse. It should be noted that the given problem is substantial due to its prevalence as well as its profound impact on one’s quality of life. In addition, any form of drug addiction...
Summary Beyond exploring the personal experience of Martha Beck, a doctoral candidate at Harvard who got pregnant and soon discovered that her son had Down syndrome, the author of Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic comments on the larger society’s attitudes toward the choice of...
Introduction Society has evolved at different rates throughout its history. Traditional communities, on the other hand, evolve at a glacial rate. Since the New Age, when capitalist economic linkages and free enterprise were firmly entrenched, societal developments have accelerated. Transformation complicates the social environment, the social conditions under which individuals...
Introduction Ethical issues involve a variety of problematic areas of the social and private life of a personality. These issues are based on cultural, historical, biological, educational, social, and other influencing factors. The discussed topic is connected with gender inequality and its prejudicial perception in leadership (Monroe). It is an...
Introduction Drug use has become a major problem in many parts of the world, and this trend is becoming increasingly common among young people. In recent years, there has been a surge in the use of designer drugs, which are often marketed as legal alternatives to illegal substances. Although drug...
Key Issues and Concepts Learned After reading Cooper’s “Elementary School Social Work,” I learned about the two most important issues associated with school social work: a high caseload and a chaotic setting involving multiple tasks. A social worker is often employed at several schools and works with many children during...
Introduction Have you ever been scared of getting shot while going for a walk outside? While it does seem like an improbable situation, unfortunately, it is more likely to occur in America than in any other developed country. Gun violence is a critical social issue in the United States, leading...
Introduction Violence is one of the most heinous crimes that cause pain not only to the target but also to everyone around. It leads to instability, including mental, in victims of violence, which can lead to many problems. The problems of victims vary from one individual to another. They can...
Introduction Animals have always been people’s companions and have played various roles. They used to protect dwellings, work in fields, and provide people with food. As society evolved, views on animals altered due to the increased significance of humanistic values. Nowadays, there are numerous attempts to protect them and ensure...
Introduction Domestic violence is a rather concerning issue, as it is hard to overcome. Even nowadays, this problem is met with stigma and insensitive stereotypes, such as the belief that the victim may easily leave or that they are somehow to blame for this. However, the fault in this deed...
Introduction Millions of people around the world suffer from an ongoing drug use problem. This problem exists in San Francisco, too, and the police there have difficulty finding a solution. I agree that drug addicts are sick and need treatment, which Chief Greg Suhr advocates. This view is consistent with...
Introduction The topic of interest for the given research is the digital divide and its social and economic implications. Is there a digital divide, and is it responsible for socioeconomic differences between nations and populations? Rosling et al. argue that people tend to view gaps in a polarized manner without...
Introduction The Doll Test, conducted by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark in the 1940s, was a groundbreaking experiment that shed light on the internalization of racial bias among African-American children. It involved presenting black and white dolls to children and asking them to select the doll they preferred or felt...
Introduction Modern trends of a developed society should contain some basic norms, such as diversity and equal opportunities for all. While significant progress has been made in addressing the barriers to women’s career advancement, many issues must be addressed to ensure sufficient representation in leadership positions. Mentoring programs are one of...
Introduction The story “I can’t remember this, or I won’t sleep tonight. I kept vomiting while it happened” is a depressing personal story involving a woman who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse at a tender age. Sexual abuse, as evident in the story, is a grave violation of...
Contributing Factors to Intimate Partner Violence Domestic violence is a global problem, which, unfortunately, is faced by a large number of both women and men. Of particular concern is that not all victims are willing to talk openly about what is happening behind closed doors. Due to this circumstance, it...
The National Youth Agency (NYA) Youth Work Principles For their work to be ethical, effective, and successful, and to avoid harming young people while trying to help them, the NYA youth workers must consider several principles. In the case study presented by In Defence of Youth Work (2010), one may...
Overview of the Uvalde School Shooting and Immediate Response The tragedy at the Uvalde High School in Texas is a momentous event, requiring a review of a host of social and administrative issues, not only in the state but across the country. Eighteen-year-old student Salvador Ramos broke into the school...
Introduction Analyzing the topic of age limits and limitations, being considered too young or too old for a particular activity or group of people is standard practice. This injustice is called “ageism,” a neologism for sexism and racism. Such a system became relevant only recently due to the connection with...
Introduction Despite the prevalence of positive attitudes toward ethics and equity in human society in the 21st century, unequal and unfair treatment can still be seen even in the most civilized countries. Examples of such treatment include unending conflicts based on people’s racial, sexual, or cultural affiliation, unequal income distribution, and...
Summary of the Document This paper is a speech explaining why American women are a privileged part of society. The narrator explains why women are respected and why men should help them financially and with child-rearing. The woman also mentions that she is against equal rights because the female sex...
Introduction Social problems can bring much discomfort to all people, regardless of whether they concern them. Gender inequality in the workplace is a significant issue that negatively impacts women’s ability to earn and receive the same benefits as men. This, in turn, significantly affects the general condition of society and...
Introduction The problem of substance abuse is one of the most topical issues in the sphere of human and health services. Millions of individuals have this disorder and suffer from the gradual decrease in the quality of their lives and the emergence of adverse conditions. Under these conditions, substance abuse...
Introduction The healthy development and functioning of society critically depend on its ability to address most topical issues threatening its future and address them. It requires high levels of collaboration between various agencies and forces within communities, policy-makers, and local and state governments to establish an effective change agenda and...
Background If one is not self-conscious or aware of how others may be conditioned to see prejudice, power, and privilege, it can be highly problematic. It is crucial to be conscious of personal prejudices and learn how to incorporate them into the services offered, whether people work in social services....
Introduction Homelessness is a global and significant social problem. Many factors can contribute to the formation of difficult life situations. People are deprived of the opportunity to support themselves and, as a result, are forced to live on the street. This problem requires consideration and the preparation of strategic plans...
Introduction The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe people who care for their aging parents and children simultaneously. These individuals are often financially responsible for all three generations and often feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities and the demands placed on them. This situation can create stress and make...
Overview of Occupational Stigma in Front-Line Professions The effect of occupational stigma on the mental health of employees in front-line service professions is thoroughly examined in this article. According to the authors, occupational stigma is the unfavorable assessment of a worker or profession based on social or symbolic traits. They...
Introduction Millions of people from all walks of life follow football, making it one of the most popular sports in the world. Football still faces significant issues, from racism and prejudice, despite initiatives to advance inclusivity and diversity. In the context of football fandom, this literature review focuses on the...
Evolving Black Identity in 21st Century America The discourse of “black America” was significantly changed by the first decade of the 21st century. The first reason for this was that the community of discriminated people became more diverse at the expense of members of other marginalized races. Secondly, African Americans...
Topic Summary and Three Important Facts This article “Dominant & Minority Groups” by R. Dunn highlights society’s attitude toward various types of minorities. The author claims that society has a social stratification that divides people by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and other characteristics (Dunn, 2021). Furthermore, a negative attitude towards...
Introduction David K. Randall’s book Black Death at the Golden Gate: The Race to Save America from the Bubonic Plague delves into the history of the bubonic plague and its impact on America. He contends that the battle against the disease was not only a medical one but also one...
The Issue of Opioid Abuse The theme of opioid abuse is currently discussed in many countries, including the United States, for many reasons. The number of deaths caused by opioid misuse is one of the most evident factors that attract attention. According to Hart and Ksir (2022), hundreds of Americans...
Introduction American history, culture, and society have all been significantly impacted by the institution of slavery in the country. Its repercussions cannot be fully understood without a closer look at the interaction between enslavers and those they claimed as their property. The lives and well-being of those held as enslaved...
Introduction In the U.S., Native American women are one of the most prejudiced and discriminated against population groups. The group accounts for the least number of women in the country, with limited access to education and socioeconomic opportunities. Given their historical background, the population prefers traditional medical approaches to Western...
Demographics The following paper examines and provides a response to Anne Taylor’s case. A family residing in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City is the focus of the case study. A 32-year-old Jamaica-born Anne Taylor M, her husband Peter M, and the couple’s two children make up this family....
Introduction Tobacco and alcohol are common substances of misuse during pregnancy. Miscarriage, premature labor, birth abnormalities, stillbirth, postpartum withdrawal symptoms, an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), poor fetal development rate, and cognitive and behavioral issues are all possible outcomes of illicit drug use during pregnancy. Regarding neurobehavioral...
Introduction Human services include various government and non-profit social support programs (Woodside & McClam, 2019). Service members’ quality of life is improved by these programs’ prevention and settlement of difficulties. The evolution of helping in human services reflects a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of marginalized populations. History of...
