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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...
Nowadays, there is an acute issue of how one can serve the best interests of children when their parents cannot. It should be clearly realized what resources and opportunities are available for a child who suffers from their family’s disintegration, especially in the context of the national drug epidemic that...
In order to achieve success for the company, leaders should motivate their followers. Thus, in defining the source of their motivation, leaders can be motivated by bringing good to many people. Alternatively, leaders can be motivated to move the company towards success for personal gain. Thus, the leaders who set...
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 It is important to note that although the Second Amendment is a critical part of the United States Constitution, it should not infringe or supersede the First Amendment or any other part of the law. Considering the fact that campuses are places where academic freedom and freedom of speech...
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...
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...
Individuals with disabilities face many social problems – some are very visible, and others are hard to notice for people without disabilities. For example, having a disability can result in reduced chances of employment, poor health, lower education levels, and more (Shandra, 2018). In daily life, people with disabilities may...
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...
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 Obesity is one of the central issues in the United States, affecting all human developmental phases. Every social worker can face obesity as a direct or indirect cause of various societal problems. Some people struggle with job employment, discrimination, or mental health disorders, and social work professionals can better...
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...
The main theme of the reading in this chapter was that the social worker’s place is between their clients and systems that play an important role for people. To be effective, the worker’s role is a kind of intermediary in which they represent the interaction between their clients and systems...
The two research questions guide the researcher to understand the challenges faced by Black college men and how they are solved. From the criticism, building the study from prior research was critical since it helped the researcher understand the age range of the participants and the appropriateness of the questions...
In today’s society, people seldom remember the phenomenon of slavery. However, numerous studies has shown that the issue is relevant and requires scholarly reflection. Modern slavery tends to be felt with impunity in the least developed countries, whose governments cannot eliminate the problem on their own. Unfortunately, even in developed...
The thesis of this author was school dress and grooming codes as agents of racial discrimination against Blacks. The article dwells on the issue of racism that affects Black people in the white setups of educational sectors. Despite the ban of slavery in 1865, the Black people in the English,...
Introduction Substance abuse is known to be the harmful use of substances that are psychoactive including illicit drugs and alcohol. The individuals who are under illicit drugs do experience negative health consequences. The substance abuse counseling group to be formed will act as a combination of both support and treatment...
One of the most acute problems of modern times is many suicides among people of all ages. This program estimates the number of suicides in Raccoon City. People of different races and ages, as well as other genders and marital statuses, live in this location. According to the program evaluation...
The present case discussion focuses on Xavier’s struggles with opioid addiction, coping methods, and possible interventions to improve his adaptation. The client is a divorced thirty-two-year-old part-time landscaper exhibiting various biological, psychological, and social features worth consideration during the intervention. The following is a summary of his biopsychosocial features as...
The heroin epidemic in the United States is a considerable problem for the medical sphere, criminal justice, and population in general. Every year the number of people taking drugs, recovering in correctional facilities, and dying from overdose increases. Substances have become more spread and are perceived as a way to...
The idea of advanced technology simplifying the process of interacting with information as something to be aware of has been around for centuries, creating a divide within communities. Thus, the pushback that innovative digital technology received at the time of its conception and introduction into the market was to be...
Today, the United States remains one of the leading and richest countries in a world full of possibilities and resources. Many nations find it beneficial to establish friendly relationships with America, and most populations admire the American lifestyle. At the same time, it is hard to admit that despite a...
The Ministry of Children and Family Development document is relevant because it highlights and advocates for matters related to health care, school, recreational activities, and family relationships. The article also provides some valuable information regarding the issue of advocacy which may be needed in particular circumstances that entail collaborative planning...
Fast fashion, a term that refers to low-cost apparel created quickly by mass-market merchants in reaction to the newest trends, is currently at its apex. The increased operation is due to the rise of social media marketing, the rapid trend cycle, and consumers’ need for lower-cost items, among other factors....
Financial stability always affects the psychological state of individuals. It was distinguished that people who struggle with employment or financially often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. This knowledge in practice can be easily seen on comparison charts based on such factors as employment, education level, possession of...
There have been many different events that changed the course of the history of the United States, among which is the Black Revolution. Moreover, it had important consequences traceable from the past to modern times. During the Black Revolution, the rights of African Americans and their attitude towards them were...
Despite common definitions of war and its overall outcomes, today, people are more involved in introducing new political or religious reasons and ideals to support the decision to go to war. Citizens cannot neglect their direct duties and obligations when the government declares wartime. According to Barceló (2021), wartime and...
In recent decades, the population of Texas has undergone drastic changes, with more and more people coming to reside in the state. In 2020 alone, the population of Texas has risen by more than 1%, even when accounting for people dying or moving out (“Texas’ population ranked number one in...
Asian Americans and Latin Americans have certain similarities in their experience with racism. Both groups face discrimination based on their looks, cultures, and social background. People of Asian and Latin origin often get asked where they were born. This question makes them feel like a foreigner, even though many of...
When it comes to the consideration of learning theories, professionals should take into account socio-cultural perspectives and the importance of culture, interaction and cooperation for quality learning. According to Polly et al. (2017), modern theories of social learning are based on the work of a Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who...
Introduction Bullying has increased in modern society, especially among high school students. Most high school students are in their teens; thus, they are more exposed to the vices happening in society and are more vulnerable to the various forms of bullying. High school bullying happens in different forms, depending on...
Introduction Historically, gender disparities have always been at the root of social and economic inequity, with women facing significant disadvantages. Even with recent advancements in legal equality, such as the provision of protection for women in the Constitution Act of 1982 and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the informal...
Introduction The recent overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision has caused an end to the right to abortion in the U.S. It gives rise to discussions of whether individual pregnancy termination decisions are made for serious reasons or just as a consequence of careless attitudes to contraception. This cause-effect...
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the prominent activists struggling for human rights and liberties. His speeches are a perfect example of how words and powerful arguments can be used to protect a particular idea or attract attention to cases of injustice or unfair attitudes. Thus, his Letter from...
Introduction The opioid epidemic has taken away several lives in the last two decades. The use of prescription opioid for chronic and acute pain management has contributed to the crisis by making the drugs readily available to the masses. Opioid use has negative consequences to its users and communities, including...
Introduction Lawrence city is an urban community in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. The group is boundary-less since membership solely depends on citizenship. Hispanics constitute the most significant population by race, with 66,079 persons, forming about 82.6% (Lawrence, Massachusetts, 2022). On the other hand, Whites comprise the second...
Introduction Substance abuse is one of the issues in the population that affect not only the people who conduct the abuse but those around them as well. Addressing this problem can often be difficult, as many individuals who are addicted to substances do not tend to seek help. Instead, usually,...
Education should be based on the principles of equality and access for most people. In Western schooling, the priority is to increase the participation in the learning process of those groups that used to be considered marginalised. It is evident that there is a need to create conditions to improve...
Armitage, Richard. “Bullying in Children: Impact on Child Health.” BMJ Pediatrics Open, vol. 5.1 e000939, 2021. doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000939. Armitage distinguishes three large groups of consequences of bullying, including in the field of education, health, and adulthood. Armitage notes the appearance of the child as one of the main causes of bullying....
Introduction Opioids in medicine and personal use are the subjects of public controversy. Moreover, disputes concerning it have both historical and political specifics due to its ambiguity. On the other hand, opioids, as pain relievers, are more accepted in society since the current absence of alternatives explains their use. However,...
Disabled people are a special group in need of socio-cultural and psychological support. However, any person wants to feel on an equal footing with other people; this applies in particular to the disabled. Therefore, during communication with a person with disabilities, any careless word can offend them and forever discourage...
While longer life expectancy and more excellent health in later life are among the century’s shining successes in many parts of the world, these changes also pose significant challenges. Trends in longevity impact economic growth, employment, how families run, administrations’ and societies’ competence to deliver adequate services for older people,...
Literature Review The problem of domestic abuse has been extensively studied by researchers worldwide, and one of the main forms of the phenomenon is sibling violence. There are many definitions for the notion of sibling violence, yet, generally, it can be referred to as an intention to inflict harm on...
Introduction Muslims in the United States believe that their fellow citizens do not view Islam as an integral part of mainstream American culture and that there is significant persecution against their religious community. At the same time, Muslim Americans indicate a continuous strain of optimism and good attitudes. They overwhelmingly...
Introduction Pathological states of consciousness caused by drugs have been known for a long time. Everyone has heard about the possible consequences of using these drugs: the hellish dependence on heroin, the risk of overdose, the dangers of driving drunk, the mental degradation of a person who has been using...
After colonizing the Americas, the race became institutionalized in North American English Colonies once the colonizers realized they were superior to the Natives. As argued by Bulhan (2015), the Europeans, on realizing the new opportunities available in North America, discovered the only way to exploit the Natives was through cultural...
Introduction Color blindness is an issue that faces prominent controversies to promote unity. Racism causes marginalization based on categorizing ethnic groups either as superior or inferior (Alhumam 160). Over the decades, African Americans encountered discrimination based on color distinction against the whites. Discrimination highly affects the interaction among individuals due...
According to experts, every year, about 30 million people stay in prison or closed correctional facilities, and one in five of them are imprisoned for drug-related crimes. UNAIDS estimates that people in prison are five times more likely to become infected with HIV. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims the...
The Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Data to Care, Implementation, and Evaluation (PrIDE) project was conducted to increase PrEP awareness of racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities through social marketing in 12 jurisdictions (Marshall et al., 2022). While the resulting data confirmed enhanced PrEP awareness among the minorities, social marketing strategies were also...
The question of how to become a unique human being is quite difficult to answer due to the fact that people are individualized. Every human being is unique in physical traits, experiences, memories, and tastes. In other words, every human being has a unique identity. Psychologically, identity refers to the...
What concerns a specific issue, it is possible to define the problem of high homelessness rates in the United States of America, particularly, in the state of California. Different causes can contribute to the alarmingly high incidence of homelessness, including challenges in treating individuals with mental disorders and substance abuse....
The guns were initially created for warfare reasons, to attack the enemy when wars and clashes were more frequent. In today’s world, guns are mainly used to maintain peace and protect civilians from crime inside the country. However, guns are still taking a shocking number of lives even in countries...
Schultz’s arguments about legality seem reasonable and sufficiently explained to me as for a person who has never seen the show. The author successfully emphasizes the progressive and positive aspects of the sitcom without downplaying the importance of the main character’s image in representing people with disabilities. At the same...
Introduction Freedom of speech is the basis of any sound democracy. The relevance of this freedom is nowhere more apparent than on social media sites, where the thoughts of multitudes are filtered and represented. Nonetheless, the significance of the platform and its impact on society is undeniable. The way of...
Sexual abuse is a difficult topic to navigate and is not widely understood. Numerous efforts are currently being made to combat sexual violence in the broadest sense. This includes policy development efforts to address root causes; strengthening international and national criminal codes relating to sexual violence; processes for investigating, prosecuting...
Introduction The journal on alcohol utilization among Hispanic college learners hypotheses that the tendency of alcohol usage among institution scholars have remained to differ by civilization and relates to assimilation among Hispanics. Reliable studies demonstrate that men binge drink more often and in superior quantities than females. The research objectives...
Introduction Racial discrimination is widely discussed as society progresses from segregative tendencies of the previous century to diversity and equality valued today. Consequently, the events where the regulations negatively affect minority groups’ representatives receive much attention. The article “School Dress and Grooming Codes Are the New ‘White Only’ Signs,” written...
Psychoactive substances or psychotropics are substances that directly affect the brain, including changes in feelings, behavior, cognition, mood, or motor functions. Many of these substances are illegal in most countries, but there is a big part of them that people can buy in regular stores. However, things like cigarettes which...
Individual and interpersonal normality is a conduct that can be considered normal for a person if it is aligned with that individual’s relatively typical behavior. Individual conduct that corresponds to the most typical behavior and practices in a social setting, generally referred to as conformance, might be described as normal....
Have you ever been helpless in your life? Faced with someone who has power over you and is willing to use it, while you can do nothing in return? When the abuser in question is the person your livelihood depends on? Take a moment to answer these questions for yourselves....
Understanding social inequality is important since it is the root of major social problems such as unemployment, substance abuse, and criminality. Social inequality in the U.S. has marginalized some communities, especially black Americans and people of color, leading to a wide range of health and social problems. Regions and communities...
Gender, ethnicity, and religion are not distinctions of equality, which means everyone has the same rights, obligations, and freedoms. Therefore, women, men, transgender people, and individuals from all walks of life are impacted by inequality due to their race, ethnicity, and even religion. There has never been an equal playing...
Housing costs have become a primary concern for California’s future. According to many residents, homelessness and rising housing expenses are two of California’s most pressing issues. This is unsurprising given that California has the nation’s second-highest homelessness rate and ranks at the top in cost-burdened households, second among homeowners, and...
Racial discrimination is the practice of dividing individuals or groups of individuals on the basis of race in daily life. Black people have frequently been discriminated against, prohibited from, or refused access to resources and amenities, including accommodation, transportation, migration, universal healthcare, and business operations throughout Canada’s history. Black people...
Overview and Background The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) was created in 1935 by the Social Security Act. It regulated the payment process for dependent and destitute children. Among the disadvantages of this program was its blatant sexism toward women since it encouraged fertility and limited women’s opportunities...
Social work is centered on promoting the wellbeing of people, families, and the community. The practice is driven by theories that seek to explain, describe, and predict social happenings founded on scientific research and evidence. The theories involve a wide perspective covering philosophy, sociology, psychology, education, and economics, among other...
Introduction and Rationale Teenage pregnancy is a global health concern that impacts the population of adolescent girls in many countries with different prevalence rates with similar persistence. Teenage pregnancy has been a pivotal public health issue for several decades due to the risks associated with bearing a child in adolescence...
The terms prejudice and racism are normally used simultaneously with discrimination and other terms like stereotyping or racial bias. Discrimination describes a situation when equal treatment lacks other people are treated differently due to issues like gender, sexual orientation, skin color, and race, among others. In most cases, racism is...
Thesis Statement: “Single stories” pose a significant threat to the cultural integrity, identity, and freedom of oppressed groups of people through the generalization of their cultural characteristics. Thesis Statement #2: “Single stories” and “stereotype threat” are critical social issues that obstruct the freedom and identities of oppressed groups around the...
In the summer of 2022, Anishinaabek from M’Chigeeng First Nation will connect and participate in the reclamation of Aki [land] which is an act of resistance. The food forest garden project will take place on the homelands of the traditional territory of the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty [Ref], 1836 Bond...
Analyzing Social Entrepreneurship The 21st century is characterized by an increasing level of attention devoted to the issues that persists in society. As a matter of fact, there is a complex set of problems that continue to undermine the strength and unity of the people around the world. Some of...
Introduction Domestic violence (DV) is currently one of the major public health concerns that needs to be discussed and analyzed. Also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), it can be defined as a set of behaviors and tendencies used by one of the partners in order to control, manipulate,...
Introduction Child care policies and the supervision of guardianship authorities are significant elements of the socially-oriented work of the legal field. The example case reported by Smith (2018) proves that a large multi-agency team is involved in promoting child safety and controlling parental behavior. At the same time, as the...
Introduction This paper’s main argument is that the veil in the context of the Western world is heavily imbued with racism and ethnocentrism. Hoodfar (1992) illustrates the veil’s significance in Muslim culture and norms. She gives insight into Islamic feminism, a perspective often ignored by white feminists, and how it...
Racial discrimination is a major contemporary issue in hiring and the workplace. Racial discrimination involves denying people from a particular race equal treatment and opportunities as the others due to variations in personal characteristics such as skin complexion, gender, culture, social class, and hair color. Often, racial discrimination is difficult...
Aimee Picchi’s article, “Shortchanged: Women Earn Less Than Half of Men’s Income,” states that the gender pay gap is possibly worse than it appears. She bases her arguments on recent analysis findings showing that women get merely 48 cents for every dollar earned by men. The figure is way below...
Introduction Today, there are numerous social problems experienced in society. One of the social problems people experience is the high poverty rate among seniors age 65 and over. Currently, there are still millions of elderly who are living below the poverty line (Karger & Stoesz, 2018). To solve this problem,...
Introduction Since its emergence, COVID-19 has immensely impacted all areas of human life and wellness. Appearing as a serious concern more than 2 years ago, the virus has spread all around the world and become a daily consideration for most, causing a social and economic uproar of unprecedented magnitude. Despite...
The problem of homelessness often affects the most vulnerable segments of society, among them veterans. This group also experiences significant issues concerning excessive alcohol consumption and drug addiction, which entail detrimental consequences for their health and ability to return to everyday life. Several researchers have studied substance abuse among homeless...
Richard Powers conveys one of his essential ideas through the memories of Dr. Patricia Westerford: She squints and sees her father. The voice is wrong but there are the rimless glasses, the high, surprised eyebrows, the constant curiosity. All those first lessons from half a century ago cloud around her,...
Homelessness is a crucial problem not only in San Bernardino but in the whole of Southern California. The situation is generally worsening, with a more than 20 percent rise in 2019 and almost 20 percent in 2020. On the streets, homeless individuals claim that there are so many that shelters...
One quintessential theory related to the concepts of diversity and racism in social settings is the critical race approach. The term refers to an American-based notion that eventually spread worldwide. Critical race theory evolved through paradigm shifts in the interpretation of social standards and systemic disadvantages experienced by minorities. Moreover,...
Racism is a traditional problem for the United States of America. There has been a struggle against manifestations of discrimination and inequality towards African Americans through the centuries. The relevance of this study is due to the negative consequences of the impact of racism, discrimination, and inequality on the African-American...
Introduction Social stratification is a crucial issue for the current age, given its significant impact on the lines of numerous populations. Defined as the differentiation of a given population into hierarchically superposed classes, social stratification is manifested in the existence of upper and lower social layers (Wister, 2019). Specifically, the...
Injuries which are mechanical, associated with sex, mental attack, and deprivation are the four kinds of violence identified by the typology of PlanStreet (2022). “Attachment theory” discusses how early childhood trauma has shaped a particular manner of relating to others. According to another idea called the “cycle of violence,” domestic...
Domestic violence is nowadays a talk of the day; new cases emerge daily. Families have issues that most can amicably resolve while others cannot and can advance to violence. It is very important to treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves to save lives and suffering at the hands...
The problems the community agency faces are the lack of skilled staff and poor embrace of groups with disabilities. Moreover, no marketing efforts of inclusive services are conducted and no inclusive assistance in provided by the company (Scholl et al., 2006). To improve the situation, three action points should be...
The first two years of a baby’s life are essential in terms of nutrition. Food shortage is expected in the developing world and not in affluent countries. The recent baby formula shortage in the United States Food is an essential component of life since it contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats,...
Introduction Violence is an act, attempt, or other action that one person commits against another with the intent to cause harm. The concept of harm is always viewed from the victim’s perspective, as violence is not always apparent to the one who commits it. The term violence refers to a...
Resources Needed to Operate a Support Group Program The resources required to operate the support group program will consist of caregivers who will be the primary in ensuring the patients’ concerns are addressed. The other help would be a home for the elderly and several automobiles responsible for the necessary...
Dear Representative Cherry, As your constituent and a supporter of the human services program, I am writing to urge you to protect the value of healthy lifestyle and emphasize the necessity of improving drug and substance abuse control methodologies. In Indiana, drug misuse is a severe societal problem that demands...
Quality education and zero hunger intersect since the former is responsible for countering the latter’s effects. The youths have a critical role in how quality education can end hunger. Despite being vulnerable, they are responsible for changing how different problems are faced, among them hunger. Quality education is responsible for...
Introduction The problem of substance misuse has been a common concern in addressing mental health issues as a part of the public health management process. Apart from the challenges of constructing and applying a strategy for mitigating the addiction in patients, the recovery process is significantly complicated by the presence...
Femicide is a widespread lethal form of violence against women (Sorrentino et al., 2020). The selected journal article focuses on the risk factors associated with femicide cases of Italian victims (Sorrentino et al., 2020). Moreover, a link is established between different age groups of the victims and the probability of...
Introduction Racism may take numerous aspects and manifest in different settings. Bias and hostility directed toward anyone depending on skin color, ethnicity, or nationality are examples. Often, racism is connected with facades of cruelty and intimidation. However, it does not have to be aggressive or terrifying. For instance, racial jokes...
Problem It is important to note that the problem of discrimination is a pervasive one, which can manifest itself in a wide range of settings and processes. One of such discriminatory practices can be observed in the hiring process during the resume review stages, where an act of discrimination is...
Strengths of HFHI Habitat for Humanity Humanity International (HFHI) involves a non-profit organization that primarily emphasizes volunteer work and utilizes practical approaches to give back to societies, specifically the less fortunate. This organization mainly develops homes for persons in desperate need. It simultaneously sells these homes to persons that are...
Description of the Setting This paper is a detailed description of a Walmart supermarket setting in the United States. On this day, the intention for a visit was to purchase vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and other groceries for making food for Christmas. The supermarket had many shelves with different products...
General Description The tragedy of the commons is a term that is used to refer to a situation where people with excess means of production use it to their advantage and are depleting it. The theory explains the tendency of people to make a decision that favors personal situations without...
“Geographies of race and ethnicity I” compares and contrast two forms of racism: white supremacy and white privilege. These topics are then connected to a more generalized issue of environmental racism, with the author providing evidence of who might be responsible for its dynamics. Lastly, choosing the case of Exide...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the recent reasons for increased Asian hate crimes. Asian American discrimination has already affected employment, provoked economic stress, and challenged cooperation. However, the history of Asian hate crimes could be traced long before the pandemic, when first Asians came to the United States...
American Slavery Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist and social reformer who fought for the emancipation of slaves in the United States. He was born into slavery in Maryland but escaped to freedom in 1838. He became a prominent speaker and writer on the subject of abolition, and his autobiography, “Narrative...
Introduction Nowadays, there is a vast number of acute social issues in America that bother the minds of people, affect their health and well-being, and require severe measures to be solved. What makes them more complex is the recent COVID-19 pandemic that managed to worsen many problems and weaken authorities’...
Critical thinking can be defined as reasoning rationally and clearly while understanding the logical connection between ideas. To think critically, one must use their ability in a sense. Active learners tend to be good at critical thinking when compared to passive learners. Good critical thinkers will develop a vital question...
Introduction Disabled persons fall within the category of marginalized or underserved populations in many communities. In learning institutions, school-going children with such physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges find it hard to achieve their goals when there are cases of abuse. Bullying has become a systemic challenge that members of this...
It is important to note that David Walker’s appeal was based on dismantling the hypocrisy of the American slavery-based system. He directly, passionately, and truthfully attacks the very institutions and foundations of the American nation. Although one might think that David Walker is advocating for violence, he provides a strong...
Summary In the United States, four major types of substance treatment programs are available at any given time. These treatment programs include methadone maintenance, the therapeutic community (TC), outpatient drug-free programs, and self-help peer groups (Goode, 2020, p. 629). When it comes to addiction treatment, methadone maintenance is most commonly...
Introduction Evaluation of the program, which is aimed at making any changes, is of critical importance. This is due to the fact that its consideration and analysis within the framework of this process helps to determine whether there is a need for further pursuit, re-engineering, or rejection. In this process,...
Introduction At the moment, in the work of organizations, one of the concerns that managers should pay attention to is the creation of a comfortable and healthy environment. This allows the forming of a workplace that provides the company with effective results and a competitive, capable place in the market....
Introduction Childhood poverty is a pervasive and prevalent societal problem with significant adversarial impacts on their mental health. Findings from multiple studies illustrate that young ones from impoverished backgrounds are at an increased risk of developing depression than those in a high socioeconomic environment. Notably, households with low levels of...
Drug abuse results in annihilating consequences such as substance abuse overdose, death, and children born to addicted parents experiencing psychological and emotional problems. “Drug use has been common since ancient times and has been common in almost every society” (Barkan, 2020). Statistics show that legal and illegal drugs contribute to...
Introduction As with any initiative, child programs require financial management and planning to ensure success. Financial planning and management are the domains that allow the leader of the program to facilitate the process of predicting the amount of money needed and choosing who will compete for it. It is the...
Introduction The problem addresses issues related to gender and incarceration in the United States. Every person in state custody needs to be treated with decency and respect, and people should never forget that female convicts have historically been disproportionately susceptible to abuse (Tully). Acceptance of sexual abuse and violence of...
Racism occurs when people are divided into distinct and exclusive biological groups or rather entities known as races. It is a worldwide hierarchy of power and inferiority in the societies which have been economically, culturally, and politically produced and replicated for years by the cultural institutions of the “patriarchal of...
Previously, there were a lot of myths and lies in American culture and society. Like today, people did not understand, denied, and aggressively attacked everything they did not understand. As a result, drugs became the main subject of hatred, mythologization, and outright lies. Starting from the very beginning of the...
Mofijur, M. et al. Impact of COVID-19 on the social, economic, environmental and energy domains: Lessons learnt from a global pandemic. 2021. The article is an extensive review focusing on three intriguing topics: ecology, society, and economics. First, the authors discuss coronavirus’s environmental consequences and impacts, including the health harms...
Introduction Poverty and homelessness are two substantial factors that have an impact on the person’s life and ability to care for themselves and their families. In some cases, poverty is a result of historical events and a lack of policies and support systems that would allow a person to have...
Introduction The U.K. is an economically stable country with significantly established social, political, and economic institutions. History concerning the region’s superpower dates back to the colonial era when Britain and other powerful allies owned and controlled most of the republics on earth. As a powerful region, one expects the U.K....
Alexander Bell, like his family, encouraged oralism and deaf intermarriage. These speech abilities, Bell argued, were critical for deaf Americans’ socialization as well as their social and work progress. Bell observed that deaf individuals preferred to marry one another. He claimed that if this pattern were maintained, a deaf subspecies...
