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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 Colorism, or shadeism, is a form of discrimination or prejudice typically coming from members of the same race. Colorism means a preference for lighter skin in people of color due to the social implications and cultural meanings tied to skin color. In 50 Shades of Melanin, the speaker states...
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...
Abstract The global purpose of this paper is to explain race and gender in the context of power dynamics in modern society. Now that social justice movements are gaining as much traction as ever, the issues of race and gender find themselves in the spotlight, drawing the attention of researchers....
Abstract The problem of drug addiction has been discussed multiple times, yet it still affects communities all over the world. While substance abuse affects primarily the person that develops the specified dependency, the family members of a patient with substance misuse issues also face significant psychological and physical threats. Because...
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 concept of poverty can be interpreted differently from social, economic, and other points of view; however, in each definition, this phenomenon influences all the aspects of people’s lives negatively. Based on academic theories and scholarly findings, it is possible to determine the role that families play in protecting...
Introduction In August 2019, the authorities of New York City declared that, in the nearest future, working homeless New Yorkers living in shelters would save the third part of their income using a special account. This policy is now widely discussed in New York City with reference to its potential...
Drug addiction is a problem that concerns not only the health of particular members of society suffering from this disease but also the country as a whole. The US drug market is one of the most profitable in the world. Nowadays, one of the most critical tasks is to reduce...
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...
Benefits of Dogs as Pets Dogs have a significant responsibility in most people’s life. Duvall and Pychyl (2014) claim that besides rearing dogs for security purposes, some people use dogs to assist their loved ones to recover from different illnesses. Indeed, dogs help in speech and occupational therapy. Presently, many...
Abstract The use of a family-centered approach has been widely used to assist families where children (adolescents) are at risk or have had instances of neglect, abuse, or abandonment. However, some researchers argue that the method is controversial and, hence, each program based on this approach has to be evaluated....
Facts Firstly, the primary goal of the Affordable Health Care Act is to make the healthcare system inexpensive for any individuals despite their race and social class (U.S. Department of Healthcare and Human Services, 2014). The primary goal of this feature is to provide the high-quality healthcare services by “protecting...
Introduction During the course of my observations of various individuals that suffer from some form of physical disability, I noticed several interesting forms of behavior in the way they acted and the way they were treated by those around them. As it turns, most people who are considered disabled by...
Abstract This paper is an evaluation of peer-reviewed articles that touch on the subject of domestic violence. The first article addresses the current state of domestic violence against women in Nepal. The second article seeks ways of fostering collaboration between child protection services and domestic dispute departments. The third article...
According to Eugine Jarecki (2015), the war on drugs has not been properly fought. He believes that the government has ended up aggravating the problem when it was expected to be solving the problem. His film, The House I Live in, exposes issues that have led to the prevalence in...
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...
In what ways does racism affect diversity Racism is a preferential behavior and attitude towards a specific race that makes it out to be superior to other races. Usually some form of violation, physical or mental is practiced towards a certain race. Historically, a dominant group or majority of population...
Introduction Substance abuse is, to a great degree, very common in the world, and lately, the general populace has perceived substance abuse mentally as one of the vital questions raised for consideration or solution facing almost all countries. Specifically, the public solicitudes that illicit substances are the cause of aggressive...
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...
Introduction Topic The primary research question How does domestic violence impact the conditions and environment of maternity? The working thesis The angle would be to present evidence that domestic abuse creates a hostile environment that women perceive as dangerous to raise a child in. The essay will seek to explore...
In its recent international marketing campaign, Nivea used an advertisement to promote an antiperspirant that provoked a discussion in the media (Figure 1). Even though the advertisement’s image did not provoke any questions, the slogan “White is purity” was regarded by the public as rather racist, as mentioned in social...
Introduction Children and youth who have been continuously exposed to domestic violence and abuse are at higher risks of experiencing psychological, developmental, and social damages that influence their future lives. In the most severe cases, abused children can lose their ability to be empathetic to other people. Among other implications,...
The problem of educating children from working or low-class families is actively discussed today. However, it is important to note that current debates were provoked by Patrick Finn’s book Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class Children in Their Own Self-Interest published in 1999. In his book, Finn discusses the complex...
Introduction The paper at hand represents an urban health profile aimed at providing a rational and concise assessment of an urban health issue in the context of a particular community. In this paper, one will focus on the question of homelessness as one of the most critical problems in the...
Racial discrimination has always been one of the most serious and common issues in the workplaces of the United States as well as all other multi-national countries. The concerns of this kind are not the most frequently found problems of the business organizations, but they still happen quite a lot....
The society is rapidly changing nowadays, and the changes that take place within it affect different groups of individuals in distinct ways and to different degrees. The fact that some (vulnerable) groups may be left behind means that advocacy is paramount to promote their interests as well. This paper considers...
Brad Knickerbocker in the article “If poor get richer, does world see progress?” dwells upon the problem of poverty in the world. The author expresses several ideas related to the increase of the richer population having related it to the higher number of customers. Brad Knickerbocker expresses personal concern about...
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...
Discrimination has been a major challenge affecting the US in many ways. Some members of American society get more income than others based on gender, education, or race, among many others. It is hard to ensure equality when segregation is high because the more privileged will gain a higher social...
Introduction Over the ages, a great number of analysts have spoken about women leadership, their role, how they lead and the challenges they face when leading a company or an organization and how they have achieved good results in their leadership. It is imperative to note that leadership is a...
Power, Its Sources, and Usage Power is the ability of a person to influence and define the actions of other people. John French and Bertram Raven introduced five types of power relying on their sources, including legitimate power (depends on a position held by a person), expert power (depends on...
Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Society The impact of industrial revolution on society should not be understated. It transformed mostly agrarian economies into those oriented oriented towards goods and services. It led to an influx of people from village communities into big, industrial cities with the goal of making...
Definition of rape Rape is a form of sexual exploitation usually characterized by copulation or other related forms of penetration. It is criminal because it lacks consensus between the victim and the perpetrator (Cahill, 2001). In most cases, rape occurs through coercion or taking undue advantage over individuals who lack...
Introduction The persistent poverty in African-American households became the primary cause of the crack cocaine prevalence, especially in inner cities. During the 1980s-1990s the addiction to crack cocaine involved the majority of the black population of problem neighborhood. The crack obsession controls the life of the drug addicted and influences...
Introduction Throughout the United States, teen pregnancy is a major problem and a cause for concern. The United States ranks top among the developed nations in cases of pregnancies before the age of twenty. About 10% of females between 15 and 20 get pregnant every year which is approximately 890000...
Introduction Even though the term ‘slavery’ has been mainly associated with the dark page in the history of Western society’s development, modern researchers like Bales point to the failure to recognize that slavery runs rampant. However, the new world’s slave system is transcontinental and post-colonial, with various degrees of institutionalization,...
Introduction Homelessness is lacking a definite, regular, and suitable nighttime dwelling. The problem is getting more prominent in the United States as the number of homeless persons continues to rise. One of the primary purposes of social work is to provide social care services to homeless persons. As a result,...
Social Impact of Mass Incarceration The term mass incarceration stems from the historical legacy of slavery on a wide range of sentencing outcomes. According to Gottlieb and Flynn (2021), mass incarceration describes ways the United States has imprisoned a large group of people. Every year, millions of inmates are freed...
Introduction Change often does not occur instantaneously, and, in many cases, people must recognize a problem to start working on it. During this process, one may go through several steps, including accepting, supporting, and actively participating in solving an issue or otherwise altering the current situation. However, I believe that...
Introduction The gender pay gap has been an ongoing problem in the US for a long time. Women still make less money for doing the same job as men, despite advances in gender equality. There has been a lot of discussion about the gap, and various solutions have been proposed...
Introduction While carrying out his activities, an Australian educator often encounters adolescents who have experienced abuse. For the successful implementation of their activities, they must clearly know the methods and methods of solving their tasks, as well as the factors and causes of violence in families. People treat the problem...
Introduction Human trafficking is a global issue caused by interconnected criminal groups and individuals. It involves enlisting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving someone via coercion, such as threats, force, or other methods of intimidation (Muraszkiewicz et al., 2021). Often, victims are abducted or influenced through fraud or deception into consenting...
Introduction Economic inequality is one of the most prominent features of the modern world. The fast evolution of business and global corporations led to the emergence of multi-billionaires with access to enormous amounts of resources. The wealth and most money are concentrated in the hands of 5% of the global...
Geography and Development The South Bronx, located in New York City, is a diverse, rapidly emerging community centered in the north part of the Bronx neighborhood. It is bordered geographically by the Harlem River to the West, the East River to the South and Southeast, and the Bronx River to...
Addressing School Violence: Strategies for Creating Safe and Respectful Environments School violence is a pressing issue in today’s society, which requires immediate attention and intervention. One of the root causes of school violence is bullying and disrespectful treatment of students. A lack of empathy and understanding among students leads to...
Introduction Solving the problems of citizens who are in difficult situations is the responsibility of the nonprofit organization Bread for the City. The company strives to provide comprehensive services while establishing a solid connection with residents so that they can count on its services. At the same time, the responsibilities...
How Zaatari Has Developed Its Own Economy The Jordanian refugee camp of Zaatari has been open since the start of the Syrian conflict. It has a population of 80,000 refugees, many of whom have been living here since 2012 (Hamilton, 2016). Despite having the numbers to match a small town,...
Introduction The employment of diverse rhetorical tactics in advertising has a considerable impact on the target audience’s perceptions, attitudes, and behavior. The photograph under consideration, with text encryption, “If Staying Home Is More Dangerous, Speak Up,” piques the viewer’s interest with its thought-provoking arrangement. In this paper, an image is...
Statistics on the Prevalence of Domestic Abuse Severe physical domestic violence – strangling, burning, or beating – has victimized one in seven men and one in four women during their lifetimes. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2020) states that “1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced...
Description of the Public Health Issue: Gun Violence Affected Population Gun violence is a significant public health issue that affects individuals and communities across the United States. This problem does not discriminate, as it impacts individuals of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds (Wallace, 2021). However, specific populations are affected...
Introduction Various diseases are directly connected with particular aspects of people’s background and social life. This paper will consider the rates of opioid abuse in the United States and specific factors that influence its growth. Attention will be paid to data from U.S. Departments. While considering such categories as age,...
Introduction A quarter of a billion individuals worldwide have taken drugs at some point. 12% of them are already drug addicts, unable to function on their own, and in need of specialized care (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, n.d.). Every year, at least 190,000 individuals, the majority of...
Summary In the essay “Black Men and Public Space,” Brent Staples discusses the stereotypes and prejudices that black men face in public spaces. Staples begins by recounting an experience in which a white woman perceived him as a threat and ran away from him late at night. He reflects on...
Introduction Social work is an important area of activity that helps many people improve their well-being and social opportunities. Therefore, as a social worker in Montgomery County, MD, I must worry and look for the best ways to make acute social problems obsolete. The County Executive can influence various drug...
Identifying a Major Social Problem In the modern world, many social issues cannot be assessed due to a lack of financial resources and the complexity and interconnectedness of the problems. Thus, addressing the problem of social inequality requires eliminating the issues of systematic racism and prejudice in society while also...
Introduction The idea of the American dream (AD) has gained the public’s and scholars’ attention. As a result, the conversation surrounding AD entangles many voices. Some of these expressions are encountered more often than others. The perspectives communicated concerning AD seem to most frequently belong to minority groups, especially immigrants,...
Introduction The gradual improvement of the quality of people’s lives is the most critical global concern nowadays. The United Nations, along with the governments of all civilized states, focuses on helping people to improve their living conditions and enjoy various benefits. However, despite numerous attempts to resolve most complex issues,...
Donley, A. M., & Wright, J. D. (2018). The health of the homeless. Sociology Compass, 12(1). Web. The health issues that homeless people encounter are thoroughly examined in this study by Donley and Wright. The authors employ sociological methods to show how homeless people are more prone to a wide...
Introduction While solving long-lasting systemic issues as a small group is impossible, spreading awareness, highlighting the problematic areas, or doing small targeted projects may help. Organizing an event like this takes a lot of thought and knowledge to ensure that participants also acquire an understanding of the addressed problem and...
Name, Sponsor, Link to the Event The event “Insecure housing, homelessness, and health” was hosted by the School of public health. The link to the event: https://www.bu.edu/sph/conversations/uncategorized/insecure-housing-homelessness-and-health/ Place, Date, Length of the Event This event was held online on January 31st, 2023 and lasted for about 90 minutes. Names of...
In India, nutrition issues are particularly relevant to access to safe drinking water and cooking methods. According to Sharma et al. (2022), “Recently, Indian rivers have experienced massive contamination and water quality depletion due to the entry of wastewater from different regions of India” (p. 1). People seriously suffer from...
Introduction Social inequality is still an extremely serious topic in modern society as it limits the country’s potential and reignites conflicts that could be avoided. However, some systemic problems need to be specifically addressed. They are intertwined with xenophobia and other prejudices, making them less noticeable to the privileged parts...
Introduction The SUA issue is always significant, resulting in uncountable adverse effects among different groups. Due to this unwavering fact, it is key to examine the historical backdrop of drug use/abuse, with a particular emphasis on the profound influence of colonialism, marginalization, and oppression on persons grappling with addiction. Nonetheless,...
Introduction Protection orders are legal documents that are designed to limit contact between an abuser and the person they are abusing. These orders are often used in cases of intimate partner violence, but can they truly prevent it? In short, protection orders can play an essential role in preventing intimate...
Introduction A widespread problem that affects people of both genders is intimate partner violence. Although female victims have received a lot of attention, male victims also need to be addressed. Men have a harder time navigating the complicated landscape of intimate partner abuse due to societal expectations, deeply embedded prejudices,...
Introduction Homelessness is among the rapidly changing and complicated issues in the United States. This problem affects not only adults and the elderly but also minors, stemming from a lack of support and the influence of poverty. In his book What the Dog Saw, Malcolm Gladwell emphasizes that homelessness is...
Introduction The current issue is that LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) people and their families do not have access to comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services. Healthcare access and quality gaps still exist despite tremendous progress in recognizing and embracing the rights of the LGBT population (Mcleod, 2023). Main Body...
Introduction Numerous organisms are known to have lived for thousands of years on Earth. However, their populations were not constantly growing because of limiting factors. Unlike the universe’s expansion, no population of living things can continue to grow indefinitely. For living things to continue to grow at their current rate...
Introduction Understanding and solving difficulties often depend on one’s point of view in the complex human experience. A multidimensional approach is required for efficient problem-solving, considering the many points of view of all engaged parties, as shown by ancient parables and modern difficulties. This essay examines the core of problem-solving,...
Introduction In the modern political field, there is a severe problem of underrepresenting women in Congress. This issue causes quite a large number of debates and draws the attention of quite a large number of researchers. Research stated that “exposure to female representation can have a powerful effect on how...
The History of the Organization The nonprofit organization was established in 1865 by William Booth. Among other founders of the Salvation Army are Catherine Booth, Evangeline Booth, Joseph Garabed, aka Joe the Turk, Eliza Shirley, George Scott Railton, and Samuel Logan Brengle. Catherine Booth was William’s wife and co-founder of...
Introduction Child Life Services play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment for children undergoing medical treatment and their families. This paper will explore the Child Life service needs of a specific patient, a five-year-old boy named Max, diagnosed with leukemia, and his family, based on medical, family, and...
Introduction Any business that wants to succeed must first have a solid organizational framework. An organizational structure based on teams is one option; teams in this setup communicate with one another and collaborate to achieve a common objective. It is adaptable and may help the organization become more decisive, resourceful,...
Introduction Drug addiction is a critical medical issue that challenges and threatens individuals’ well-being and public health. While the majority of drug addicts, about 70%, have been linked to alcohol use, a significant percentage (nearly 40%) are associated with other illicit drug use disorders (Nawi et al., 2021). The issues...
The quote “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything” by former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower is a statement that might be misunderstood by some people. To many, the statement may mean that planning is useless since the plans resulting from it are worthless. However, this statement emphasizes the importance...
Introduction When a mother drinks alcohol while pregnant, she puts her unborn child at risk for a wide range of severe health problems. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have severe consequences for the mother and her growing child since alcohol crosses the placenta (Bazzo et al., 2012). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome...
Introduction Defining the concepts of race and racism is necessary to build effective ways to combat discrimination based on deep societal beliefs. The history of racism is rooted in the development of human civilization, which is why this phenomenon is difficult to eradicate. In today’s world, racism is unacceptable and...
Introduction Inequality in income distribution is one of contemporary society’s critical issues. I was startled and alarmed when I realized that the United States had the most significant income disparity among Western developed countries. However, after more investigation, it became evident to me that several reasons explain this phenomenon. The...
Overview Social work is a way to address the needs of a specific vulnerable population. Working with various people, social workers provide help, assistance, and support in challenging life situations. In the UK, a significant amount of social work is focused on improving the well-being of children and older adults....
Banks, Ingrid. Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women’s Consciousness. New York University Press, 2000. Black women’s hair politics are examined by Banks, who shows how they are relevant to their empowerment and awareness. Using this source will make it easier to comprehend how Black hair relates to more general...
Topic Key Issues Affecting Child Welfare Caseworkers Which Impact the Delivery of Psychological and Physical Medical Services to Teenagers and Young Adults. Thesis Statement The organization of child welfare staff directly affects the quality of services provided. Annotated Bibliography Axelrad-Levy, T., Schwartz Tayri, T. M., Achdut, N., & Sarid, O....
Introduction When it comes to social spending aimed at older people versus spending that benefits children and young adults, our society is torn between competing agendas. On the one hand, elderly people have contributed to society throughout their lives and have a right to a comfortable and respectable old age....
The Significance of the Problem While in some countries, women play on an equal footing with men in almost all spheres of life, in dozens of others, girls remain not only dependent on the will of men but systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation, gender discrimination, and sexual violence....
Introduction This paper explores the relationship between poverty and tropical disease prevalence in two tropical developing nations. The countries analyzed in this study will be Brazil and India, where the analysis will be in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Priority will be given to SDG 1, which...
Cultural Background and Heritage: Importance for Human Services Providers Human service providers must comprehend the racial and ethnic backgrounds and heritage of different populations in order to help the communities they serve. For instance, among the racial groups worth analyzing is the African Americans. The individuals in this group are...
Introduction The US foster care system aims to provide temporary care and protection for children unable to stay with their biological families. However, challenges such as insufficient resources, inadequate support for foster families, placement disruptions, and high social worker caseloads hinder its effectiveness. These issues negatively impact children’s emotional, social,...
Introduction In today’s culture, social and economic disparities among older people are a serious concern. Older people are disproportionately affected by poverty, inequitable access to healthcare and suitable housing, and disparities in acquiring retirement plans and other essential services. Due to the growing older population, their greater frailty, and their...
Introduction Have you ever thought about what distinguishes successful individuals from the rest of us? How do they achieve their objectives, overcome challenges, and live meaningful lives? While many things contribute to success, one important aspect is the daily habits that successful individuals establish. We will look at the top...
Introduction The annual rate of homicides using firearms in the United States, the highest among high-income countries, has been linked to effortless access to guns as a significant contributing factor. It is crucial to recognize that the ease of access to weapons significantly influences the occurrence of firearm-related murders in...
Introduction Social workers have remained central influencers in the lives of people, including children, youths, people with disabilities, people with low incomes, and drug addicts in society. The professionals usually assess society, examine the specific needs of groups, and create proper avenues to enable such individuals to find the necessary...
Introduction Elder people abuse is a global problem of the current time. The study of the scale of this phenomenon has been devoted to the works of many scientists and organizations from different countries. Against the background of the lack of statistical information about the state of this segment in...
Introduction Although interpersonal difficulties are inevitable, they can harm vulnerable members of the community. Governments have established public welfare agencies to promote human rights by helping people with their interpersonal difficulties. George Hoshino, in his work, “Social Services in a Public Welfare Agency”, explores how a typical child neglect case...
Introduction Homelessness is one of the direst conditions in which one can find oneself. Implying the loss of primary resources, being homeless entails numerous challenges. Economic concerns and issues associated with physical well-being are the most obvious. However, in addition to the specified safety considerations, homelessness also involves emotional damage....
Introduction Although it is a significant problem frequently ignored, inequality has been rising for years. Countries all over the world have developed initiatives and programs targeted at lowering the number of people living in extreme poverty as a result of the issue of social inequality. Still, economic inequities widen as...
Introduction Diversity and inclusivity are current trends that are integrated into the workplace environment. It aims to ensure justice and equity by ensuring everyone’s views are crucial. However, it is essential to examine black women’s oppression as they get discriminated against in the workplace. Hair discrimination is an injustice directed...
Introduction Traumatic relationships between people are always relevant and require extensive, in-depth research. Various aspects such as victimization, oppression, discrimination, or inequality must be overcome by society for legitimate development and sustainability, which can be achieved through the timely correction of negative factors affecting people’s lives. The historical marginalization of...
Introduction Social infrastructure for citizens of different ages is significant for the community’s well-being. The NYC Department of Aging supports the development of institutions for older people. One of its recent initiatives has been renaming Seniors Centers to Older Persons Centers. At first glance, the changes are minor, but the...
Introduction Race has always been a matter of discussion at different times. People of various appearances and nationalities went through numerous stages of racial inequality in societies. Present and future generations must understand the significance of a tolerant environment for all people. Such a prominent author as W. E. B....
Introduction Poverty arises from a multitude of factors that contribute to unbearable and challenging conditions for economic well-being. Social conditions are mainly the dominant cause of poverty and the resulting consequences and threats. Existing social classes result from the unequal distribution of income and the uncoordinated distribution of funds to...
Kossek, E. E., Perrigino, M., & Rock, A. G. (2021). From ideal workers to ideal work for all: A 50-year review integrating careers and work-family research with a future research agenda. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 126. Web. The article summarizes the literature that looks at the development of work-family study...
Introduction Donna Murch’s article “How Race Made the Opioid Crisis” analyzes several historical and social aspects that caused the so-called opiate epidemic in the United States. The impact of racism on this crisis is a debatable topic that the author touches on. Without considering the racial issue, it is impossible...
Introduction The opioid crisis has been a persistent problem in many countries, including the United States. The social learning theory will be the theoretical basis for this research. The social learning hypothesis is a psychology theory that proposes that people learn from their settings and the people surrounding them (Akpan...
Introduction Substance abuse is a significant healthcare problem in the United States, and adolescent addiction is a paramount concern. More than 30% of teenagers are active drug users, and a similar number of individuals are addicted to alcohol (Lin, 2022). The vital detail is that adolescents belong to the vulnerable...
Introduction Jared Diamond’s TED Talk highlights the importance of older people in society. The talk How Societies May Grow Older and Better discusses how they contribute pricelessly in terms of wisdom, experience, and knowledge. According to Diamond, people in traditional societies often regard their elders more because they understand how...
Introduction Respect for natural human rights is central to a conducive working environment and labor relations. Human trafficking is one of the major problems facing the local and global labor forces. Through human trafficking, individuals are coerced to engage in activities without their will. Forced labor, forced criminal activities, sex...
Introduction The use and abuse of alcohol and other substances by teens have become a very common and dangerous trend. Alcohol alone leads to more than 88,000 deaths in the US annually (Compton et al., 2023). Statistics have shown that 50% of deaths of teens between 15 and 25 years,...
Pursuing happiness is fundamental to human existence, driving individuals to seek fulfillment and satisfaction. It is a quest that often involves navigating the delicate balance between external success and internal fulfillment. The video scene from “Walk the Line” encapsulates the timeless theme of the pursuit of happiness, as portrayed through...
Introduction John Robinson is a fifteen-year-old Black male who lives with his mother, Joan, and her boyfriend in a low-income neighborhood. John goes to school and tries to get good grades while also working part-time at a local tire shop, which is a hard job for a young man due...
The structural-functional perspective is a sociological theory that views society as a complicated system where components cooperate to generate solidarity and stability. It posits that social systems, which are generally constant patterns of social conduct, control our lives (Gaur). People’s lives are shaped by social institutions, such as our families,...
Over the years, the United States and other countries around the world have faced inequality issues. They arise from different factors, such as race, gender, religion, social status, ethnicity, culture, and other characteristics. According to Keister and Southgate, these attributes often determine one’s access to resources and opportunities in life...
The Western European marriage pattern is a family and a demographic pattern characterized by relatively late marriage, especially for women, with usually little age difference between spouses a significant proportion of women who remain unmarried. However, there are other approaches to understanding marriage and gender roles. For example, same-sex and...
Introduction The article defines the racial and ethnic classifications applied to data gathering and publishing. American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White are the five minimal classifications for race listed in the document (National Institutes of Health, 2015). The...
My motivation to be part of the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals can be reflected in the desire to develop my home country – Indonesia. Various steps are already being implemented to bring the country closer to attaining sustainable development. For example, the enhancement of existing mechanisms and expansion...
Affirmative action is a set of policies aiming to promote race and gender-fair decisions for inclusivity to underrepresented people, mainly in learning centers and employment sectors. Positive discrimination is applied to organizations with minority groups, including high schools and universities. Affirmative action is utilized through outreach efforts, training initiatives, and...
It is important to note that racism and race-based discrimination can take a multitude of forms. Colorblind racism is a real and widespread phenomenon of being passive, dismissive, and non-acknowledging of existing race-related issues among marginalized and oppressed groups (Burke, 2018). In other words, it perpetuates racism by shutting down...
Introduction The time of slavery in the US, especially in the Antebellum period, was characterized by harsh living conditions for slaves who were forced to do hard work and did not have appropriate incentives. Speaking about the gender aspect of slavery, one might notice that the experience of forced labor...
Introduction Workplaces provide mini communities involving different players operating based on some basic social laws and principles. However, the anticipated peaceful coexistence among workers and other stakeholders frequently ceases when specific individuals turn inhumane. Such occurrences lead to workplace violence, defined as the danger of harassment, violence, intimidation, and other...
Building an equality-based rapport with service users represents one of the essential pillars of effective social work. In fact, the very concept of partnership as the process of collaboration between the participants involved must be seen as central to the proper implementation of social service goals and supporting clients (Empowering...
It is bad news for potential development when inequality soars in economies that are no longer expanding. The political backlash results in the emergence of populist politicians who promote remedies they claim would work like miracles. The effects are already apparent in wealthy nations, as evidenced by the escalating protectionist...
Lockouts and strikes are becoming more common in professional sports. MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA teams have had eight labor disputes. According to Wen and Tsai (91), the NBA and players’ union have been operating under a CBA since 1998 that will last three more years. From 1998–1999, the NBA...
The liberal view on sexual behavior comes closest to my own perspective. I consider myself a liberal, hence the belief that all people should be treated with respect, with equality being the guiding principle. Different arguments support my view of this issue. First, I opine that people have the freedom...
Introduction A culture is a belief about a population passed down from one generation to the other. Mexican Americans or Latinos are occasionally stereotyped in the United States of America. The trend has made discrimination part of the everyday life of Latinos. It has developed to be a culture rooted...
The video is about Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. The video highlights the historical context in which the events took place, as well as the impact they had on the civil rights movement. Moreover, it contains the words...
In the present-day environment of global connectivity and vast cross-cultural communication opportunities, it is hardly possible to imagine oneself being stranded in a setting with no options for contacting the civilization. However, should the specified situation occur to me, being surrounded only with a small group of strangers, I would...
The phenomenon of homeless represents a major barrier toward proper quality of life for a number of American individuals. According to the official statistical data, a total of more than 500,000 people in the U.S. are presently homeless (Pattillo et al., 2022). By providing cheaper housing options, as well as...
Substance abuse is a significant problem that affects communities across the United States. The negative impacts of drug and alcohol dependency can be felt in various public health and social concerns. In this essay, we will explore the effects of drugs and alcohol on my community in New Jersey, as...
Introduction In recent years, the debate over whether or not medicinal marijuana should be legalized has been more heated. Advocates of legalizing bang claim that marijuana has many medicinal advantages and can be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions (Anderson et al. 19). Moreover, they claim that...
Introduction Many executives who ensure gender diversity is precedence are left feeling discouraged despite their best efforts to increase the number of women in leadership positions. When organizations attempt to increase the number of women in positions of power, they often fail to produce the desired results (Hideg & Shen,...
Serrata, J. V., Rodriguez, R., Castro, J. E., & Hernandez-Martinez, M. (2020). Well-being of Latina survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault receiving trauma-informed and culturally-specific services. Journal of Family Violence, 35(2), 169–180. Web. This article examined the well-being of Latina survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault...
Authors produce texts for readers to take in, interpret, and learn from. Perspectives on political, economic, social, and other concerns, as well as the realities of life in society, inform the creation of literature. Social criticism examines how problems in society arise within the context of the current social order...
Gambling, shopping, and internet addiction are complicated issues that can be difficult to handle owing to a variety of economic and political variables. The financial incentive of firms that encourage addictive behaviors is one economic element that makes it difficult to develop programs to combat behavioral addictions (Van Wormer and...
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that has been used for thousands of years. With long-term use of this narcotic, tolerance to the effects of the drug is formed, and a person takes increasingly large doses of marijuana. As soon as tolerance to the drug is achieved, one of the long-term...
The United States population is characterized as diverse and heterogeneous due to its inclusion of nations from various ethnic and racial backgrounds. While people of color include Latinos, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans, BIPOC stands for black, indigenous people of color, relating to all citizens with darker skin shades in...
Subject of the Paper Savage, primitive and tribal: Labels and the evolution of perspectives on indigenous people. Benefits of Writing About This Topic The events of the past created many systemic barriers and difficulties for indigenous peoples, which are still serious problems. I aspire to live in a society built...
Introduction Soraya Roberts’ main claim is that modern society is full of violence and inequality due to the constant demonstration of these actions. In isolation, aspects such as movies, music, or news cannot influence people’s behavior meaningfully (Roberts, 2019). Another cross-cutting theme of the article is that saying that a...
Introduction The specific problem that this advocacy seeks to solve is deaths that result from gun-related injuries. There have been rampant murders as well as suicides related to the same. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that more than 45200 people died from injuries associated...
Introduction The development of humanity occurred in a specific historical cycle, which changed depending on the emergence of new ideas and innovations that allowed people to adapt to new living conditions. It is worth noting that innovative ideas at each stage have made significant adjustments not only to individuals’ lives...
Reason for the Visit Mr. X, a 39-year-old male, complains of increased alcohol intake (usually more than six bottles of beer) during the last two months, which does not bring him satisfaction but causes fatigue and poor sleep. His wife is concerned that the man gets irritable, forgets some important...
The issues of feminism, equality, and culture are intertwined and, therefore, should be considered when thinking of approaches to improve the social justice system. Many philosophers, writers, and academics made efforts to resolve the dilemma and pinpoint the roots of discrimination. The main causes of discrimination always involve heritage and...
Introduction Gun violence has become one of the most persistent problems in many countries. This has led to the unmitigated loss of lives and disruption of society because of trauma. Many debates involving warring parties have been conducted to discuss gun possession issues. Some support the idea, while others strongly...
The policy proposal chosen is the legalization of marijuana. The most ardent advocates of marijuana legalization would want the complete removal of restrictions on the use, possession, and sale of marijuana. They would like marijuana to be treated like any other legal substance, such as alcohol or tobacco. In order...
Gun-related violence is a serious public health epidemic in the United States. The country has high gun ownership rates, which has thus been attributed as a major cause of gun violence. When many people own guns, they are likely to resort to the use of guns in resolving their issues....
The author of the chapter “W.E.B. DuBois and the First Scientific Study of Afro-America” underlines the significant contribution to ethnographic research of this outstanding scientist. DuBois presents a scientific analysis of black history and culture that damages the white-centric approach of the time. Although DuBois is subjective, “since racism made...
The article’s main argument is that privilege is not something everyone should strive for, as it does not confer moral strength and can lead to dominance over less powerful groups. This argument is supported by the author’s discussion of privilege and its positive and negative effects and the ways in...
Famine is a term used to refer to a mass phenomenon expressed in a long-term insufficiency in meeting the nutritional needs of large groups of the population. Famine is most acute in regions with high birth rates – the vast majority of the world’s undernourished people live in developing countries,...
Introduction The impact of housing on people’s health and well-being is substantial. Although homes typically offer security and shelter, poorly constructed or unaffordable housing can adversely affect residents’ health and safety. Therefore, it is vital to take further action to ensure that every individual has access to affordable, safe, and...
Modern society is faced with a conflict of typical male and female roles. And there is a modern world in which these roles cease to be relevant. Masculine and feminine qualities were necessary and sufficient for the life of a traditional family. In the articles presented, the reader sees two...
The present scenario concerns a patrol officer assigned to a truck stop near a major highway encountering crime and disorder problems. This truck stop serves as a parking lot for hundreds of trucks and is known for having high levels of drug use and prostitution. Parents in the community have...
Introduction One recent incident of mass violence in the United States was the Parkland School Shooting that occurred on February 14th, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida (Schildkraut et al., 2022). The former school student shooter killed 17 people and injured 17 others. The incident lasted...
