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Social alliances are voluntary collaborations between two or more entities with different organizational structures, such as corporations and nonprofit organizations, to tackle environmental and social concerns. The paper researches types of social alliances where companies seek to improve their brand image and reputation, and nonprofits seek to increase their funds(Martínez,...
In her New York Times article “Equity in Sports Has Focused on Gender, Not Race. So Gaps Persist,” Alanis Thames discusses mass gender and racial inequality in sports. Even though Black women are beneficiaries of the Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, which prohibited sex-based discrimination, the door for...
Introduction Suicide is a dangerous phenomenon that leads to preventable deaths. The United States significantly suffers from a high suicide rate. According to Kaufman et al. (2020), the US has witnessed a 30% suicide rate increase from 1999 to 2017. It is reasonable to understand why people decide to end...
Violence in LGBT couples is a serious societal problem that can affect the well-being of many citizens. Suicide risk factors are much more common within the LGBT community than the national average (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, n.d.). These risk factors include psychological stress, depressive disorders, and experiences of sexual...
Introduction It is no secret that alcohol and human health are incompatible things. The most significant influence of alcohol falls on the cerebral cortex. The higher nervous system suffers from this. A drunk person thinks hard and makes decisions difficult. The body of a person who drinks alcoholic beverages wears...
Introduction Mallory Weggeman is an accomplished American Paralympic swimmer born on March 26, 1989. She narrates her success story in an admirable book adored with a swanky golden title that reflects her many gold-medal wins in swimming competitions. Weggeman’s story is rooted in a major predicament she found herself in...
The role of the helper is to pay attention to the emotions he or she has in relation to the client and then to discover the roots of these feelings and emotions. It is crucial that therapists monitor their emotions during sessions with their clients and use their responses as...
The difference in perception and sentencing of cases of crack cocaine and powder cocaine raises a major inequality problem in legislation and society. The law is based on stereotypes and biases about types of cocaine and those involved in drug activity. At the same time, a person convicted with just...
Sexual assault includes a variety of coercive behaviors, including physical force, intimidation, and everything from verbal harassment to forced penetration. Power and control, not sexual desire as is commonly assumed, is thought to be the main driving forces behind sexually violent behaviors. Conversely, sexual violence is an aggressive, violent act...
Abstract The term domestic violence refers to violent actions that take place in relationships and take place in circumstances that are considered to be domestic. The abuse may come in many forms, including sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional. Nonetheless, violence is a more inclusive phrase that may apply to physical...
Happiness has been a factor that many scholars and scientists have focused on for a long time. There are many indices that are created specifically for monitoring the level of people’s happiness. While some countries tend to take the highest ranks on the lists, others are on the bottom, indicating...
For helping professionals, it is essential to be aware of different values and their importance to individuals. According to Corey and Corey (2021), such specialists must respect their “clients’ worldview and understand their value system to be of help to them and to be agents of change and empowerment” (p....
Summary Islamophobia refers to the irrational fear of Muslims, Islam, and Islamic culture, often characterized by irrational hatred and prejudice against Muslims or people perceived to be Muslims. Anti-Muslim prejudice and anti-Muslim bigotry are other terms that have been used to describe Islamophobia. The fear and prejudice against Islam and...
In this research study, the scholars investigate whether gender inequality is decreasing across the world as is the case with other welfare indicators. They note women have historically been underrepresented in many national parliaments, in the workforce, and the top rungs of academic attainment among other metrics (Dorius & Firebaugh,...
The book by Bruce Western Homeward: Life in the year after prison provides different perspectives on the struggles that ex-prisoners face once released from jail. In particular, the author discusses the problems of housing insecurity and homelessness. According to Western (2018), 4-11% of recently released prisoners remained homeless for two...
Writing a strong and convincing essay can be quite challenging, especially when the topic in question is of controversial nature and can cause ambiguous reaction. The essay “Just Take Away Their Guns” from the book Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing is an example of such strong writing. This essay is...
Impacts of War on Social Welfare War has a wide range of long- and short-term impacts. Although both sides suffer during battle, women, and children, in particular, endure unimaginable crimes, and soldiers perceive combat differently than civilians. Over two million of those murdered in violent conflicts in the previous ten...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the globe to a profound shock. Women at the frontline against the COVID-19 crisis have been affected psychologically (Palmer & Small, 2021). The compounding burden that they have is over-represented within the healthcare sector. The majority of the health providers are women, and some...
Overview and Background of the Social Policy Chosen Family and domestic violence is an issue that can affect people of all races, genders, religions, sexual preferences, and income levels. Economic, physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse are all examples of domestic and family violence. Domestic violence results in impaired mental...
The paradigm of cultural sensitivity and quality support system for the population implies a client-oriented approach that can account for every socio-cultural aspect of one’s development and perception. Such sensitivity is especially relevant in the context of multicultural and diverse groups, as shame and stigma associated with certain identity characteristics...
Statement of the problem and the research question: Human trafficking prevalence is a crucial problem that has to be addressed as a public health issue on three levels: policy advice, prevention, and reintegration. The research question that the investigator intends to explore is as follows: what are the potential opportunities...
Illegal drugs include substances that affect the body and the brain of a person. They are divided into several groups, depending on the method of use, the impact on the brain, harm to health, and others. Illegal drugs are one of the most popular items on the black market, generating...
Sarah Iddrissu, the executive director of E4E-Boston, explains what daily difficulties women of color face when interacting in the professional sphere and discusses ways to remove existing barriers to leadership. Iddrissu (2020) underlines: “We work to advance our values on behalf of communities we care deeply about while also fighting...
The American Dream is a concept that describes the ideal life to which the population of the United States aspired in the 30s and 40s. Nowadays, this concept is used both positively (support for young professionals, scientific research) and negatively (mockery of the culture). Nevertheless, the phenomenon of the American...
The only exceptions when deaf people interact with others are with their family members, adults in the community or the workplace, and at school. Unless otherwise, most deaf people do not meet with hearing people. The absence of past experiences with other deaf people makes it challenging for hearing parents,...
The Rationale for MBDA research In order to serve the community, any national agency must ensure the fulfillment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. Income inequality between different populations, lack of minority inclusion, and absence of diversity in the working communities have been recognized as pertinent problems for the...
Introduction After Prohibition was repealed, each state created laws to control the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic drinks. In addition to the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA), other alcohol control laws include excise taxes, restrictions on the days and hours of alcohol sales, and server training. Recent studies have...
Racial prejudice is an ugly truth in white societies propagated by perpetrators’ years of ignorance, indifference, or malicious intent. The United States, while serving as a bastion of peace and equality, exhibits racism in many facets of its society. Past writings on the issue have been predicated on the existence...
The World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 with the goal of promoting peaceful and prosperous coexistence between and among countries. “If you want peace and growth, work for social justice” was the theme in the year 2019 (Tobin & Barrett, 2020). A healthy society is critical...
Summary The topic of race contracts and intersectionality can be traced in the works of various scholars. Moreover, the feminist agenda is also inextricably linked to issues of race. This essay analyzes academic articles discussing major concepts in the study of racism and gender essentialism. Besides, the paper will closely...
Introduction America is witnessing a steady increase in racial discrimination among Asians, Latinx, and Native Americans. Howard (2014) and Kendi (2020) contended that these issues trace back to historical injustice between income, race, and crime. Furthermore, racial oppression extends to the education gap between blacks and whites. Discussion A Class...
The attachment process occurs in people in different ways and under other circumstances. Most people do not even realize they are participating in such a process. The issue of addiction and attachment is common not only in certain circles of interest; such a topic is common in mass media, movies,...
An investigation by Kenne et al. focuses on a device that has been gaining popularity in recent years, the electronic cigarette. They study the characteristics and prevalence of e-cigarette use among college students (Kenne et al., 2017). In addition, they sought to assess the potential harm of these devices and...
Introduction Studying Puerto Rican poverty as a social problem is essential because it helps identify the causes, effects, and eradication measures in Puerto Rico and other nations experiencing the social problem. The topic helps clarify the fundamental problems Puerto Rico experiences since poverty is the basis for most of its...
To begin, I used to believe that a person who has their act together is less likely to commit suicide. People may believe that someone appears to have it all and that they are doing well. How could they even think about committing suicide? Moreover, I believe that suicide is...
Introduction In the US, there are several ethnic communities that reside in different parts of the country. The population consists of Americans, Asian Americans, Indian Americans, Latinos, and African Americans. Over the past years, the various groups have been experiencing a number of social challenges that affect their well-being in...
The YouTube video “Child Social Experiment Looks at Gender Equality” demonstrates pay inequality between men and women. In the video, the children are asked to sort out blue and pink balls into two different vases. Although the boys and girls do the same kind of work, the boys get more...
Introduction The problem of human trafficking affects people all over the world, which defines the need for a comprehensive approach to this issue from the criminology perspective. According to de Vries and Radford (2022), it is vital to explore this type of crime to enhance one’s understanding of its nature...
Introduction Social work implies contacting individuals and employing a personalized approach to address the challenges and needs for assistance for each person. However, comparing different demographics and groups can facilitate the establishment of efficient techniques for combating issues and providing help. It is especially vital in the framework of social...
Introduction Sexual abuse among children is a growing social justice and public health concern given its impact on the victim’s psychological and emotional development. This form of abuse which occurs every day in all countries including the US deprives children of their childhood. Currently, sex trafficking and pornography among children...
The previously identified area of concern is the lack of resources for addressing opioid overdose cases in La Paz County in Arizona. From preliminary research, effective means of drug overdose death prevention include local service providers’ access to opioid agonists, such as naloxone, ensuring adequate training on drug agonist use...
Introduction Despite numerous attempts to address the problem, drug addiction remains a serious health concern for contemporary society. Many thousands of individuals suffer from this issue and face the high risk of reduced quality of life or death. Although there is a long history of the problem, the is still...
Introduction Many barriers limit sexual assault victims from reporting the cases to the relevant authorities. It serves as the main motivation for the increasing cases of sexual assault because the victimizers have no one to stop them. Sexual assault victims face formidable obstacles to accessing the judicial system. Many are...
Introduction The essence of high-quality performance of goals in social work is to timely identify and adequately address the problems faced by the citizens in a particular area. The detection of gaps between the community’s urgent needs and the quality and quality of available services to address those needs informs...
Summary Poverty entails a state where people or households lack the resources to support themselves or purchase the essentials for a happy existence. It can be especially challenging for young people who come from low-income homes. Its impact on Black American youths has been controversial, sparking a heated debate among...
Introduction It is believed that the determinant of social development is the economy, and the dominant is either politics or ideology. In current conditions, at the transition stage to the information society, such a dynamic and vibrant picture of the world is emerging that it is pretty tricky for a...
Redford Township was established in 1883 on the Western border of Michigan City and Detroit. The Redford community has no sub-communities and does not have individual names (“Zip Code 48239 – Redford MI Map”, 2022). Most of the houses in Redford were built in the 1950s and 1960s and appear...
Basic Knowledge The study of rhetoric and the philosophy of communication requires a command of various approaches, concepts, and theories. The notion of leisure is often overlooked in the contemporary world concerned with pressing social issues and more relevant problems. Josef Pieper revisits the importance of leisure for society in...
“Another” person is a subordinate of others psychologically, physically, and emotionally. For one to become “another,” other people’s needs come before theirs. In Beauvoir’s introduction of The Second Sex, women are distinctively subordinate to men as a power play in the societal hierarchy for men to dominate. Beauvoir highlights the...
Introduction I was surprised to learn that experiencing racism can induce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most people are aware that racism is psychologically disturbing, but do not draw a link between racism and PTSD (Helms et al., 2012). Discussion I think the hesitation to acknowledge how experiencing racism can trigger...
The ordinary colonial American drank roughly twice as much alcohol in 1770 as it does today—about three and a half gallons annually. Americans who immigrated to North America in 1600 were strong drinkers because they could import rum from the West Indies and brew peach juice and apple cider. Since...
I believe that diversity is a wonderful thing, for it provides us with different viewpoints and ideas that we may not have thought of earlier. In my opinion, perspectives different from ours can give us valuable information and help improve the field of medicine. While this field is rather successful...
Introduction Why are tales, stories, folklore, and dreams based on supernatural elements popular, ranging from the media to personal conversations? The perception of the supernatural reflects one’s individual emotions, beliefs, and knowledge. It is seemingly mundane events that tend to be more complex or multifaceted to the point of assumption...
Introduction The violent act has a wide definition in the law industry, and professionals working in this sphere meet diverse cases daily. People who are not related to this area can mention some acts in their ordinary life while watching TV or on YouTube. The operational definition of the violent...
Introduction Interracial relationships and racism in the United States and worldwide are some of the most problematic and complex social issues. Critical Race Theory (CRT) is one approach that conquers racism by identifying and investigating the issues of racial injustices, institutional racism, and internalized racial oppression. This theoretical framework has...
Background The geopolitical situation in Ukraine has made refugees once again the most pressing issue for many European governments. One of the countries that welcomed Ukrainian refugees was Greece. Therefore, I became interested in the Greek Council for Refugees (GCR), an organization that manages the refugee situation in Greece. The...
Background Identifying a gap in the literature is essential to determine areas for further research and explore various subjects. The broad topic area of crime selected for this paper is human trafficking. The demographic variable that is thought to affect this topic is poverty. Therefore, human trafficking can be viewed...
Objectives The major goal of this research project is to contribute to the solution of the problem of bribes and kickbacks in corporations that create a significant corruption challenge in most African countries. The following objectives have to be underlined: To investigate the current situation in African organizations. To identify...
A few weeks ago, I saw an advertisement for a course that promised that one would start making millions after taking it. I wondered how this magical course could affect a person enough to change his earnings and his thinking in general. I read the description and several reviews and...
To what extent does unemployment due to pandemic restrictions impact domestic violence against women in Melbourne? The null hypothesis indicates that there is no correlation between unemployment due to COVID-19 restrictions and domestic violence against women in Melbourne. However, the research hypothesis suggests that the examined independent variable – increased...
Introduction Operationalization is the conversion of abstract ideas into observable and measurable data. It entails specifying the methods for measuring, observing, and manipulating a concept. This process can enable researchers to collect and assess phenomena that may not be observable and measurable directly. This paper describes the operationalization of the...
Introduction The study follows a comprehensive overdose prevention program in rural NC, evaluated over a year-long period. The program consists of five major components including community involvement and coalition building, monitoring and surveillance of data, prevention of overdoses, use of rescue medication such as naloxone, and continuously evaluating the project....
Barr, V. J. (2016). Planning for healthy and equitable communities in British Columbia: a critical analysis of the implementation of an equity lens in Healthy Built Environments initiatives (Doctoral dissertation, University of British Columbia). The article by Barr (2016) addresses the pressing social problems of poverty, inequality, poor health, and...
Introduction As a matter of fact, in the present day, career growth in Guam may be regarded as relatively limited due to a highly negative impact of the pandemic caused by a global spread of COVID-19. It led to the decline of the island’s business and substantially affected its tourism...
The legalization of marijuana is one of the longest-running debates in the United States that has attracted public attention. This topic is related to the field of sociology as it has implications in various areas of society. From a sociological perspective, the use of marijuana and the debate about its...
Feasibility of Proposed Project Human trafficking continues to be a significant problem that the United States has been battling for several years. This atrocity is part of the organized crime conducted by various criminal groups in the US (Arnold, 2021). The aim of this project is to investigate the major...
Drug addiction has been one of the most pressing problems in society for a long time. Many policies and strategies have been developed to combat this danger to society. One of the agents in the process of limiting this issue is social workers who contribute to the formation of new...
Rapid population growth and its strain on global resources is one of the most significant discussion points of the twenty-first century. While some environmentalists advocate for population control measures, Arno Kopecky (2019) argues that they have often been motivated by fear and prejudice rather than scientific evidence. He discusses the...
Introduction One of the fundamental problems of society remains economic inequality, which leads to a number of critical consequences affecting the quality of life and well-being of the population. Strictly speaking, economic inequality should be understood as a differentiation in economic well-being between specific categories of the population; the serious...
Introduction A complex world situation has aggravated the past few years with many conflicts and disasters. Many people lose their homes and become forced refugees seeking shelter and protection. People from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine come to Canada in search of a more peaceful life. Discussion However, even though they...
Research Question One of the most challenging aspects of sentencing is the issue of economically and socially disadvantaged criminals. Individuals from troubled backgrounds are convicted of more crimes and sentenced to jail more often than other people worldwide (Reiman, 2020). It is essential to note that this frequently happens for...
Introduction Women and ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in many fields because barriers exist to gender and racial equality. For example, there are very few female top managers in large corporations across the United States (Pierre, 2019). Furthermore, the number of men is still more significant in science and such...
Nowadays, discrimination in labor relations is one of the most widespread but not always distinctly identified human rights violations. Prejudice is a multifaceted phenomenon with many diverse manifestations and international scope. Legislation at various levels, from global to local, emphasizes that bias in the field of labor is prohibited. However,...
Despite much progress over the years toward ending poverty, the global community still faces the threat of failing to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ending poverty. According to recent estimates, one in five children come from poor backgrounds (Koball et al., 2021). The Universal Declaration of Human...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has established crucial organizational values which ensure the economic and social well-being of employees and all Canadians. Professional ethics is vital in a workplace as it provides every stakeholder with equal rights and stabilizes the workflow (“Code of integrity,” 2021). The key values identified by...
The perception of weed smoking as a creativity amplifier is popularized in western cultures because substance abuse is frequently mentioned and even praised among famous artists. Moreover, the bias that masterpieces and exceptional works cannot be crafted without enhancing abstract thinking with drugs forces young people to underestimate their natural...
There are several reasons why women experience higher rates of abuse. First, many societies worldwide still have a patriarchal structure, and even in those that seem to have changed, the history of patriarchal norms still influences the communities (Zara & Gino, 2018). This fact results in a variety of other...
For the purposes of this work, the article on long-term unemployment was chosen. It uses a number of line graphs as a part of its narrative, as a way to reinforce and explain its central point. The first graph displays long-term unemployment trends from 1900 to 2022. The X axis...
Domestic violence, unfortunately, is a problem that is common for many families all around the world. It brings physical and emotional pain to vulnerable segments of society, including children, elders, and women of any age. With the appearance of the Internet, the issue of cyber abuse only continues to grow...
Introduction Among social problem, homelessness exists as one of the most severe, and currently poorly addressed ones. According to recent statistics, as many as half a million American people live without a home, representing 0.2% of the population (Stasha, 2022). The circumstances and conditions of these people are different, with...
Despite the progress in social justice, several nations still permit and practice a frequent type of gender discrimination nowadays. Cultural, racial, and national barriers are all impacted by prenatal sex discrimination. Through sex-selected abortions it is carried out with impunity in many nations. Abortion for an unborn kid exclusively based...
In the modern world, where people are overloaded with information and globalization is gaining momentum, the demand for places of calm and seclusion is increasing. One can hardly remember when one was far away from the smartphone, alone with nature and the environment for the last time. In this paper,...
Purpose Violence in Long-term care homes has become common for Canadian frontline workers. About 46% of Canadian frontline workers reported experiencing violence daily in their line of duty, which implies that this is an important topic of study (Banerjee et al., 2012). In addition, violence in long-term care has significantly...
It is hard to disagree that workplace relationships usually depend on numerous factors. Even when the company puts enormous efforts into supporting a positive and inclusive working environment, it still can be affected by violence. Evidently, there may be various sources and types of workplace violence, and substance use disorder...
Introduction The Genesis of the Problem Diversity, equity, and inclusion are intertwined concepts that seek to address some of the most common socio-economic challenges in the United States such as racism, inequality, and discrimination. There has been a consensus that the system in the US is skewed against minorities, especially...
Introduction The current generation of underage alcohol consumption has been on the rise. Further, the underage population has continuously been put to health risks associated with drinking habits. Although the government has stipulated several implications to control the drinking age, the stipulated age rise has not effectively curbed alcohol drinking...
There is an opinion that racial discrimination, violence, and segregation are inherent and integral parts of American life. These practices were at the beginning of U.S. history and continued further, with some harsher or calmer periods. Although the Fourteenth Amendment passed in 1868 stated that everyone had equal legal protection...
Introduction Gentrification has no single interpretation; there are anthropological, sociocultural, Marxist, and many other interpretations, all of which have the potential to exist. However, if one tries to describe the concepts, gentrification is a change in the property system when a more prosperous group replaces the poorer groups and invests...
The lack of sex education and public awareness about reproductive health issues is a worrying trend that affects millions of young people globally. The article by Family Health International: YouthNet (2002) reveals that adolescents under the age of 25 constitute nearly 50% of new HIV/AIDS cases. This problem is particularly...
Introduction In an article by Todd Schwartz entitled American Jerk: Be Civil or I’ll Beat You to a Pulp, the author takes on some very ambiguous issues and proves them wrong. specifically concerns about the times in which humanity, and especially the American people, live, not forgetting about inequality, poverty,...
Introduction Corruption is the abuse of power entrusted to an individual or organization for undue financial, physical, or non-physical gains. Sadly, the healthcare sector is susceptible to misappropriation of resources, authority, trust, or power leading to dire consequences (Mackey et al., 2018). Developing countries such as South Africa have massive...
The crisis of violence is a big problem in the United States, and it often involves the use of guns. The legitimacy of its proliferation contributes to the risks of the frequency of violence, which affects the functioning of society. In addition, this type of violence is connected to the...
In 1987, the McKinney-Vento Act was first adopted in the United States. In May 2009, President Barack Obama signed its updated version — Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (Gerken, M., & Boshart, 2020). Under the act, the government has allocated considerable sums of money to help...
Practically speaking, intersectionality is the belief that all oppressions are linked. Intersectionality is commonly denoted as the interrelated character of social categories like race, class, and gender, which are thought to create interdependent and interlinked structures of discriminatory practices or imbalance (Dill et al. 54). Intersectionality is the recognition that...
Thinking of addiction, I realize that it comes at a high cost, and we must be aware of its consequences to not let ourselves or anyone become an addict. I believe that any sort of substance/action obsession has a damaging effect either on the physical or mental health of an...
The article by Alcindor with the flashy title “States with More Gun Laws Have Less Gun Violence,” published in USA Today, gives information about the study conducted by Fleeger et al. Alcindor states that the research findings indicate that in the US states where more laws regarding guns are passed,...
Topic Discussion Numerous adverse effects and reasons are ascribed to bullying in high school. According to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA), it may affect the bystanders, the actors, and the victims of bullying. It has been argued that a stereotypical image of an aggressive kid from a neglectful...
Popular stereotypes about Hispanic workers say that they are lazy, slow and often interrupt for a siesta. It is widely believed that a Hispanic employee can have lunch for two hours, or their five-minute breaks will last for half an hour. They may be sick on the day of the...
Introduction The best method of drug usage management is by educating people about the risks that drugs pose to their health and the health of society. One can use many efficient drug addiction control strategies in several contexts and with various areas of concentration (Zastrow, Kirst-Ashman & Hessenauer, 2019). This...
Negative judgments of one’s sexual identity, behaviors, attractions, thoughts, or feelings result in sexual shame, a specific type of shame. According to Pulverman and Meston (2020), sexual shame is connected to one’s prior sexual experiences and acts. It involves issues like sex and sexuality, sexual wants, and very private parts...
Changing the drinking age to 18 has created a global interest and fight among young adults. Young adults are adamant about lowering the legal drinking age because 18 is when teens are no longer minors. It would allow for more safety among college students. At the same time, believers of...
The Synthesis of Readings Primarily, it should be noted that injustice and inequality in American society, discrimination and oppression of citizens, and the issue of exclusivity of individuals are fundamental concepts that seem to run through the readings like a red thread. The experts remark that these problems are not...
Socrates was the first to speak of the essence and value of the good. Athenian democracy was undergoing a crisis, and there was a change in the cultural patterns of organization of existence and community. This process was also overshadowed by losing reference points in people’s spiritual life. Philosophy gradually...
Homelessness is a concern that has received widespread attention in Australia’s social justice framework. Individuals frequently are forced to find alternative, safe homes for various social reasons, and occasionally, this need to move may lead to homelessness. Human services providers and public housing are difficult to access for those suffering...
Introduction Psychoactive substances surround us everywhere, including our places of living, stores, malls, and streets. Everyone faced or consumed one of the psychoactive substances at least once in their lives. Most of them are extremely dangerous long-term and could cause a lot of damage, but remain a big part of...
Introduction A sociological subject that is often portrayed both in the media and through research and peer-reviewed articles is considered as racial disparities. Namely, one of the variables that are often implemented in such content pieces is employment. Racial disparities when it comes to income and employment statuses across different...
Introduction One may probably agree that the heritage of the American frontier has become integral to U.S. citizens and culture. Even though the frontier was replaced more than a century ago, it still fascinates and impacts the lives of Americans. As noticed and explored in the article by Kearny (61),...
Children are high-risk individuals in society due to their inability to be independent. As a result, parents and guardians are expected to offer the highest possible quality of care for appropriate child development. However, some children experience inhuman atrocities at the hands of caregivers, thus exposing them to complex adversities....
Introduction Since late 2019, the coronavirus pandemic has expanded far and quickly, wreaking havoc on countless families worldwide. Food insecurity, lower salaries, job loss, school closures, high prices of essential commodities, sick family members, and other issues are all exacerbated by the COVID-19 epidemic. Vulnerable and low-income households, in particular,...
After watching the video of Professor Tricia Rose, I have defined two significant points about structural racism and its meaning. The first point is that structural racism presents a concept that exists outside of people’s perception. The speaker explained how implementing colorblindness principles in individuals could only work in conditions...
Introduction Sexual violence, in any of its forms, is a complicated subject that requires in-depth investigation. One of the complications is the topic’s sensitivity and bias, making it difficult for researchers to obtain information. As a result, a methodology for operations in this field must be developed so that the...
Introduction Domestic violence is an issue that infiltrates many areas of its victims’ lives. It is defined as behavior that involves physical or emotional abuse conducted by a spouse or a partner. There are several types of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. In addition, domestic violence is...
Domestic violence has been an issue under discussion for decades, with research conducted to identify suitable intervention programs. Intervention programs help stop domestic violence, thus preventing childhood abuse, saving relationships, and rehabilitating offenders. A Family Violence Intervention Program holds family offenders accountable for their actions and provides them with tools...
Introduction “Drug addiction is a brain disease” is a phrase that implies that substances rewire the brain on a neurological level. Many scientists consider drug addiction similar to diseases that require direct medical intervention. There is supporting evidence for various perspectives, including the perception of addiction as a disease, a...
Introduction Racism is a deeply rooted phenomenon and affects many people and communities globally. The issue has been manifested in society for centuries, causing memorable tragedies and alienation of marginalized communities. Despite progressive changes such as civilization, globalization, and gender equity in the modern world, issues regarding racism seem to...
Introduction Unethical approach to alcoholism has deterred hundreds of people from admitting the problem and giving up drinking liquor. The news article considered in this paper is devoted to the changes on the way to which modern medicine is ethical in its aspirations. As stated in the article, scientists are...
Specific Purpose: Convince the audience about the dangers of texting while driving. Central Idea: Texting while driving is a dangerous trend in the US that breaks the law, distracts the driver, and endangers both passengers and bystanders. Introduction Attention Getter: Did you know that one in four car accidents in...
The practice of testing employees for drugs in the workplace is not widespread. Instead, it is governed by various federal, state, and municipal government authorities, in addition to some industries. Those in safety-sensitive vocations are subjected to drug testing, and various sectors and government organizations have developed specialized testing techniques....
Many people feel that racism in modern culture has a new face because of the color blind perspective on race. Adherents of this ideology frequently assert that they do not perceive race and that racism is no longer a big issue in American culture. Despite the seeming innocence of these...
Introduction The website “Mothers Against Drunk Driving” takes a clear stance against drunk driving and the punishments that should be in place for those who are caught. This is because they believe drunk driving is preventable and that those who commit it should be held accountable. They list the various...
Introduction Opioids are natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic substances that interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain to diminish pain signals and sensations. This category of narcotics includes heroin, synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and a variety of...
Suicide prevention begins with identifying and treating warning signals carefully. Suicide is an intense effort to end the pain that has grown intolerable. Suicidal people are blinded by issues with self, despair, and loneliness, and they see no other way out but death. Despite their wish to end their suffering,...
Different youth issues are a frequent phenomenon in the modern world, which is why researchers and law representatives put much effort into creating various programs for youths. One such program is called Youth Justice Program (YJP), which aims to help youths suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (Longstaffe et...
The issue of racial inequality is an urgent problem for modern society. Despite the high level of progressiveness and the spread of awareness about the importance of inclusion and diversity, a large number of people are facing the consequences of slavery in the colonial period. Many researchers have studied the...
Introduction Cocaine addiction raises and improves through the allocation of particular brain functions. The key systems which are put into action during the development of cocaine addiction are motivational and rewarding. The changes in the brain due to the affection for the drug result in vulnerability to relapse in addiction...
After reading Daniele Fanelli’s article, “Positive” Results Increase Down the Hierarchy of the Sciences, it can be concluded that the hierarchy of sciences is a theory formulated by Comte in the 19th century. This theory asserts that science develops over time, beginning with the simplest and most general scientific discipline,...
Stereotypes have always existed around racial minority groups’ representatives in the United States, influencing their roles in society, self-perception, access to recourses, and life choices. Asian Americans have first-hand experience dealing with biases to build successful careers and become equally valuable citizens as the white majority. Indeed, Canwen Xu mentioned...
Introduction The definition and understanding of contemporary social problems since the 1950s are not complete without understanding the concept of the sociological imagination. For a proper discernment of this term, it is necessary to support it with other theoretical ideas that best reveal the causes and consequences of both personal...
It might be possible to consider the research question Newman as to what extent racial minorities are neglected within the governmental system of New York and how the personal experiences of such groups shape their life. This study looked at the mid-life and later life experiences of Dominicans, Puerto Ricans,...
Description of the Experiment The Covid-19 pandemic was a challenge for all, but especially for older adults who are at the most risk of complications or death with this disease. As the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted, the citizens return to their everyday lives and begin to...
A color-blind society is a society where individuals are not treated differently based on their skin color. Instead, individuals would be seen as individuals without regard to race. This concept has been gaining traction recently as many researchers have become interested in combatting racism and promoting equality. Color-blind society ideology...
Introduction Target Audience: The paper is designed for adolescents and adults who are concerned with the issue of whether marijuana legalization is needed in the USA. Purpose: To persuade people that cannabis legalization brings more harmful than beneficial consequences. Curiosity kills a cat, and this statement is specifically true in...
Neutralization theory presents freedom in a relationship and condemns deviant behaviors. The approach aims to eliminate oppressive cultures and safeguard ethical human activities. Neutralization sheds light on human rights against violence; this way, the oppressed can get justice through law courts. Theoretically, molding a morally sound society is essential to...
Introduction Poverty is a global challenge that requires individual, national, and international efforts. It is measured by the ratio of individuals living below $1.90 per day (World Bank, 2022). In addition to financial limitations, poverty prevents people from accessing quality healthcare, which may contribute to higher mortality rates. Social, economic,...
Lack of land resources and continuous population growth in Puerto Rico exacerbate the housing problem, as the question arises that there is virtually nowhere to build housing and the necessary infrastructure. The first possible solution to the housing issue involves the rational use of land resources, which can only be...
Correctional institutions are state bodies of the penal and correctional system. They are charged with organizing the correction of convicts, preventing the commission of new crimes, ensuring law and order in their activities, and engaging convicts in work. Correctional institutions include: Penal colonies of the public, strict and special regimes;...
Drug addiction has had a detrimental impact on the public health of the American community. These effects occur on the physical, social, mental, and economic spectrum, necessitating a targeted approach to minimizing its devastating impact. Drug addiction and substance abuse directly result in diseases and even death, reducing the number...
The U.S. leads the globe in mass shootings that have been escalating fortnight. It is a paradox and a tad embarrassing that the country with the most effective policing and security systems cannot confront mass shootings. The Federal Bureau of Investigations FBI defines mass shootings as any incident that cause...
Various psycho-social, clinical, demographic, and biological factors influence the risk of suicide. The likelihood of suicide or a suicide attempt is minimal for any particular person, despite several risk factors. The choice to end living is one that individuals come to in various ways, even though most people perceive the...
Surprisingly, people’s relationships with each other are so important for all of humanity, and sometimes it seems that the world rests on this. It depends on a simple human word what impression will be formed about them. Also, the feelings of the person to whom the speech was addressed rely...
Introduction Ensuring the conditions for a normal life for older people is the responsibility of various social institutions. This is because the problems that this population faces may relate not only to health but also to other factors, which, nevertheless, are serious barriers to physical and moral well-being. One of...
The course material I have studied so far has been interesting and informative for me. I have found many though-provoking takeaways throughout the course, but the ones that seemed most surprising to me were discussed in chapters 6 and 7 on Homicide and Sexual Victimization. First, it was rather interesting...
Almond, M. (2022). Mark Almond: Our need for oil will force us to turn a blind eye to world’s evils. The Daily Mail. The article by Mark Almond is about the duality of the West in the context of oil as the Western countries did not condemn Saudi Arabia for...
Victims of domestic abuse require immediate exposure to life-saving knowledge and psychological assistance to understand the judicial process, pursue retribution, and recover. Therefore, domestic abuse advocates are a valuable service in this regard. These trained activists support sufferers in obtaining the information and treatment they require to manage and progress...
Background Homelessness exists in almost all countries, including democratic, economically developed states. According to Dobrovic et al. (2021), Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are among the cities in Australia affected by homelessness, amounting to more than 100 000 people with no secure place to live or sleep a day. Poverty, alcoholism,...
For this class, the article by Parolin et al., “Parental Substance Abuse as an Early Traumatic Event. Preliminary Findings on Neuropsychological and Personality Functioning in Young Drug Addicts Exposed to Drugs Early,” was chosen due to its relevant topic. There are many families where parents suffer from substance abuse remains...
There is no arguing the fact that the socialization of people belonging to minorities occurs differently than that of their more privileged peers. It is also true for Aboriginal youth, as discussed in the paper Aboriginal Youth: Risk and Resilience by Paula Du Hamel (2003). The author believes that the...
The United States government’s combat with substance abuse is called the “War on drugs,” addressing the campaign initiated by President Nixon and supporting the modern attempts to control the use. Drugs disapproved by diverse societies enable the administrations to offer strategies to influence the situation and eliminate abuse via addiction...
Introduction It is important to note that culture wars are major social events, which, in some cases, are centered around social justice issues. These events had a strong impact on the development of American society, and they are still continuously shaping its modern state by raising issues on a wide...
Introduction Along with the development of a particular individual, his needs expand, which increases costs to maintain living and makes the person earn more money. The situation is aggravated by the fact that it is becoming more and more expensive to support children in a family due to the fact...
