Democracy, as a highly sophisticated social virtue, has frequently been regarded as a utopian thought of peoples having the power over their lives and their choices. Here, the word “utopian” is used intentionally to emphasize the complexity of individual perception of this model and its roots. While striving for democracy…
Incident 1 The problem of emotional trauma in young women remains one of the core issues in women’s mental health that needs to be addressed as a complex, sociocultural issue. In a number of cases, the nature of emotional trauma in women can be traced back to their childhood. Specifically,…
If this was the first run of Maritza’s program, and you conducted a formative evaluation, what would you expect the evaluation to reveal? How would this help Maritza for the future of her program? A formative evaluation is a process for measuring the results of a program. The evaluation involves…
Based on the scenario, does Paula have a legally viable claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment and/or hostile work environment harassment? Based on the scenario, Paula is viable to hostile work environment harassment. Sexual harassment can either be a hostile environment or quid pro quo (MacKinnon & Reva, 2004)….
Introduction To start with, let me introduce the concept of a single system research design. According to Miller (n.d.), it “involves studying a single individual or system by taking repeated measurements of 1 or more dependent variables and systematically applying & sometimes, withdrawing or varying the independent variable” (p. 5)….
How do you perceive simulations, including telepresence, influencing education, and training in the future, in response to your social media readings and discussions? As it is known, nowadays simulations and online communication have become a part of many people’s lives; they are already used in many fields. One of such…
It is argued that teaching and studying are determined by social dynamics (Colvin, 2005, p. 10). Some of the most influential factors which affect these activities in the classroom are the classroom atmosphere (which influences the students’ enthusiasm for learning and their engagement in classroom activities significantly), relations and expectations…
Introduction Rights can be defined as claims for privileges. Rights are hardly granted, instead, they are usually won. Rights are usually claimed by the underprivileged. However, when granted, rights apply to everyone. Claim for rights usually arises due to conflict between the violator and the violated. For instance, there is…
Hypothesis: Those males who share the traditional vision of gender roles in the society are more likely to commit sexual harassment Independent variable: The males’ traditional vision of gender roles. To support this variable, it is possible to ask the following question: Do you share the traditional vision of gender…
Hypothesis: Those persons who previously had the Master status are less likely to experience the role exit or become an ‘ex’ Independent variable: The current absence of the Master status. To state the absence of the Master status currently and the presence of the status previously, it is necessary to…
Hypothesis: People in a lower social class have more chances of engaging in crime than those in a higher social class Independent variable Social class- how much do you earn on an annual basis? Response categories are $0-$1 million+ Dependent variable Crime- have you ever engaged in crime? Categorical variables…
Sociology Essays What is meant by the concept of multinucleated metropolitan regions and how is it different from urban development of the past? Explain the socio-spatial approach to urban Sociology and the links with global capitalism, the real estate industry, government policies, pull factors, the social organization of settlement space,…
Introduction The article “A profile of low-income working immigrant families” is a 2005 publication by The Urban Institute Series B, number B-67, and has been authored by Randy Capps, Michael Fix, Everett Henderson, and Jane Reardon-Anderson. The article focuses on the experiences and needs of low-income immigrant families. Low-Income Working…
Income Gaps The modern world is going through all kinds of crises these days. This sad statistic can be observed in Europe and in Asia. Unfortunately, the United States of America is not an exception either. The waves of financial crisis and the growing rate of unemployment keep hitting our…
Why do sentient nonhuman animals have certain basic moral rights? Sentient non-human animals are supposed to have certain moral rights because they have the capacity to distinguish pleasure and pain. Moreover, they have a tendency to avoid painful experiences. In this case, the capacity to suffer is the main reason…
One of the primary responsibilities of human service workers is to look into issues affecting individuals or societies (Woodside & McClam, 2014). These issues are related to poverty, family services, employment, and social interaction, to mention a few. Such personnel can either operate directly with their clients or unique populations,…
Slavery had a massive impact upon the development of the United States of America and on the transformation of the African-American ethnic group into the way it currently is. This was not an easy period of time for the slaves, and it took a massive toll on human lives, physical…
The decision definitely has a great effect on the promotion procedure of the company. This is mainly because the enterprise’s 1800 staff comprises individuals from varied backgrounds, though the majority are United States natives. The company’s hiring and promotion processes have always been transparent and the test is mandatory during…
The implications of globalization on economic and social rights Globalization has had a massive impact on the economic and social rights of people across the world. Based on Bryzk’s definition of globalization, it is clear that a globalized world makes it easy to have a free flow of information and…
The study in question dwells upon the way males’ stereotypes are manifested in such domains as professional life (football) and family life (Steinfeldt, Wong, Hagan, Hoag & Steinfeldt, 2011). The dependent variables were such domains as success, power, and competition; restrictive affective behavior between men, restrictive emotionality, conflict between work…
Community Assessment This type of assessment is of great help in understanding a community as well as several aspects associated with it, which deals with all the services available within a community. In many instances, it is important information to know so that nurses know what kind of access people…
Introduction Information Technology is closely associated with computer and communication. Instigating from fiscal 1990, the fields of information technology and communication were combined to form information and communication technology (ICT). This has led to the creation of electric products which are merged devices that can multitask. For example, a cellphone…
Introduction I have chosen the topic of Black Theology and its impact on drug addiction because I have experienced the impact of opioid addiction on my family. My mother has been addicted to prescription opioids for approximately eight years, and it has been a highly traumatic experience for the family….
Abstract Oram et al. (2013) suggest that there is a direct linkage between the incidence of domestic violence experienced by patients with psychiatric disorders and the nature of their disorders in terms of prevalence, severity, and sociological factors such as age and gender among the control group. Introduction Oram et…
Introduction Topic Research question: Are psychiatric patients much more vulnerable to domestic abuse than others because of the unique aspects of their conditions? Working thesis: Psychiatric patients have to deal with domestic violence because they are viewed as extremely vulnerable most of the time, and they lack understanding from the…
Introduction The ability to easily find information does not equal in importance to having actual knowledge. What a person really needs is the actual truth since only reliable facts help in the decision-making and achieving the desired outcome. To illustrate, let us say that a doctor needs to assess a…
Introduction The problem of domestic violence experienced by psychiatric patients is particularly acute now that the statistics show the rapidly growing number of cases of family abuse (Chanmugam, Triplett, & Kelen, 2013). As long as the need for addressing the problem urgently seems to be evident, the question consequently comes…
Abstract This dissertation examines the influences of alcohol on personality through a multidimensional study of numerous studies and experiments performed by scientists around the world. By scrutinizing the existing research, I elucidate the process by which alcohol impacts personality. The phenomenon studied in this paper comprises the role of personality…
Find a historical media piece that aptly explores a particular risk. Choose one that has had a large impact on a group or population. Outline what you see as the perceived risk(s) and their impact. As far as I am concerned, the statement that we live in a ‘risk society’…
Since we live in a society, we need to adhere to the social norms, and they have long become part of our life. With many years of adhering to the social norms, we stop noticing that we unwillingly and unconsciously obey them. Deviation from the accepted norms and behavior concepts…
Working with multicultural groups The social worker has to explore their own beliefs and differences, whereby they also find out the new aspects of their personality. I believe that racial/ethnic identity development is especially crucial for individuals, including social workers. Our self-perception and identity development depend on the images, stereotypes,…
I have always cherished the dream of becoming an Equal Opportunity Advisor as I possessed an aptitude for matters relating to civil rights as well as Commandant Instructions. During my life so far, I have seen people, who, despite being highly talented and capable, have not been able to rise…
Just like any other professional in the human services sector, Robert is expected to deliver his services in an ethical manner. Although confidentiality and privacy are vital in the profession, some federal, state, and local laws may provide various exceptional circumstances under which the information can be disclosed to another…
Methodology Methods Used The research in question is based on a “purely qualitative” method as participants were interviewed, and the scripts of the interviews were analyzed (Lopata 2011, p. 5). Notably, the methodology used had quite significant peculiarities, which enabled researchers to acquire more detailed and relevant data. It is…
Introduction The menace of smoking amongst youth is ruining their future. The smoking craze is picking up fast and good chunk of teenagers are smoking vigorouslyin colleges and high schools in the United States of America. This paper narrates about a rhetoric moment in which I had an argument with…
The Queer of Color Theory As a diverse field of studies that includes multiple disparate ideas and points of view, the queer theory incorporates color issues. To understand the experiences of people different from the predominant groups, one should refer to the queer of color theory that “seeks to disrupt…
Hypothesis The population of the inner city is likely to join gangs. Independent Variable The inner city – where do you live? Response categories are the inner city or other suburbs. Dependent Variable Joining gangs – are you a representative of any gang? Response categories are yes or no. Structural…
Hypothesis Prominent representatives of subcultures are less likely to be hired for a top-paying job than the general citizens. Independent Variable (Sub)cultural affiliation – are you a prominent representative of any subculture different from the dominant culture of your community? Response categories are yes or no. Dependent Variable Job –…
Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills Conducting interview-based research helped me to realize that letting people know what you expect from them is a key to finding appropriate answers to my requests. As noted by Nachmias and Guerrero (2011), people can be really helpful and supportive, if they know others’ purposes. This…
The possible topic for research The main questions to consider are: What is the contemporary perspective on the issue of domestic violence? What are the long-term effects of it? Do both parties involved in domestic violence equality contribute to the emergence of it? What are the possible ways to prevent…
Hypothesis Individuals with higher education levels prefer working in a foreign country. Independent Variable The level of education: What is your level of education? The response categories are primary, secondary, diploma, bachelors, masters, and doctorate levels Dependent Variable Preference to work in a foreign country: Do you prefer working in…
Hypothesis: Higher economic class people are more likely to have a comprehensive health insurance Independent variable: Economic class, what is the average household income? Category of targeted respondents: Those with average household income from $0 to infinity Dependent variable: Health insurance, do you have a comprehensive life cover for your…
Hypothesis People at the lower economic level are likely to be binge drinkers. Independent Variable The economic level: What economic level describes your living standard? The response categories are lower, medium, and higher economic levels. Dependent Variable Drinking behavior: Do you consume alcohol heavily? The categories of responses to heavy…
Hypothesis: Members of the African American community are more likely to be harassed by the police than members of other ethnic groups Independent variable: Ethnic affiliation Response Category: Different ethnic groups willing to confess their interaction with the police Dependent variable: Police harassment Response category: Were you harassed by the…
A definition of colonialism Colonialism refers to the arrangement taken by a country or society to take over full or partial political control. Upon takeover, the dominating country fills the host with its settlers and proceeds to exploit the host economically and socially. Its mandate then turns to the expansion…
American University has always been a place for speeches, ever since the famous speech “A Strategy of Peace” given by the President John F. Kennedy on June 10, 1963. Despite the fact that the President spoke about the importance of peace for his country in the context of that decade,…
The question of responsibility is not the easiest one. When I was a child, parents tried to explain to me the notion of responsibility, its significance, and ways of application. Understanding of the idea was quite difficult because I did not have enough experience to link this abstract term with…
I first encountered the notion of responsibility when I was six years old. I was told that taking out the trash was my responsibility. It meant that, if the trash was not taken out by the end of a day, I was the one to blame. Since then, my understanding…
Introduction Every human being is a unique creature that has its own peculiarities and perspectives on numerous issues and problems that arise in the course of his/her development. The approach to these questions and the ways to solve the most nagging problems are predetermined by an individuals value system and…
The concept of responsibility is fascinating because every person understands it differently. To me, a responsible human being is someone who acknowledges his or her influence on the life of other people, as well as on the world in general, and acts wisely. A responsible person cares not only for…
Ethical behavior in academic and scientific writing is associated with the absence of plagiarism and falsification. Thus, an ethical academic writer cannot plagiarize, and he/she has to make sure that the data provided are valid (Leedy & Ormrod, 2016). Notably, these aspects are also important in the business world. Inability…
Executive Summary This paper primarily delves into the issue of alcohol abuse among the elderly, its potential short and long-term implications, understanding the origin of the problem as well as what are the current methods that are being utilized to resolve the issue. Based on the information that has been…
Cheryl’s family comes to me, as they face difficulties while communicating with her after a brain injury (Hutchison, 2011). Seeing that they are confused and do not know how to act in the current situation I want to help them, but it is inadmissible to talk about Cheryl’s case even…
What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the natural course of getting old. All living human beings get old after a certain number of years. There are a lot of changes that accompany aging – body, appearance, conduct, health, and approach. Ironically,…
Introduction Alcohol abuse among the elderly is an issue that has raised concern among medical practitioners and society in general. According to Ham (2007), abuse of alcohol by aging individuals may pose serious health problems to the victims because of the reduced ability of the body system to manage the…
Introduction A blog (or a weblog) is an “online journal where an individual, group or corporation presents a record of activities, thoughts, or beliefs” (Dennis, 2014, para. 1). The first of them was created in 1992, and since then the popularity of this kind of communication has been increasing at…
Introduction The Responsibility Project is a website that contains much information devoted to different aspects of responsibility. The website includes articles, blogs, and videos to consider the problem of responsibility from different angles. Responsibility and organizational issues are connected when it deals with working performance. The Spotlighting Local Leaders section…
Context The experience involved interaction with an African American person. The purpose of the interaction was to enquire direction to a certain place. The person that I was interacting with was a complete stranger and there was hesitation on my part to ask the direction from him. He seemed unkempt…
Ethics and its types Ethics refers to the process through which people determine what is right and wrong (Dunn, 2015). Also, it comprises the actions that stem from the conclusions made regarding right and wrong. Ethics is a vital aspect of all professions, including planning and analysis. Each profession has…
The modern American society is characterized by the racial diversity. Unfortunately, the major social groups often feel hostility to the ethnic minority groups and express it by rights violations or social oppressions. Throughout the history, it happened for very different reasons: the competition for the financial resources or the political…
Aging is regarded as one of the most serious issues of developed countries. This is also a significant concern for the USA. For instance, the number of people in their 20s equals to the number of Americans who are in their 50s. However, the population of children under ten is…
There are many different thoughts about the importance of society and the need to comprehend social expectations. I like the ideas offered by the professor Richard Jenkins about the connection between social identity and society and the necessity for people to know what they are. Jenkins (as cited in Kidd…
Facts Firstly, the primary goal of the Affordable Health Care Act is to make the healthcare system inexpensive for any individuals despite their race and social class (U.S. Department of Healthcare and Human Services, 2014). The primary goal of this feature is to provide the high-quality healthcare services by “protecting…
The persistence of gender stereotypes in the USA as well as the rest of the world is one of the most burning issues. These stereotypes often pose various barriers to people’s entry into this or that sphere. It is necessary to note that the research of stereotypes is often associated…
“Why humans have sex” is the article that discusses the reasons people become engaged in sexual relations, including the most frequent and infrequent ones. It is written by professionals in sexual psychophysiology, Cindy Meston and David Buss. The authors claim that the common belief that people have sex only “to…
Case analysis The study was conducted by Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford & Schwartz (2012) with a focus on enhancing the cognition of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. The study entailed the development of an experimental group that was compared with a control group. The…
The law serves to protect the rights and freedoms of the people on which it is imposed and to ensure that these people are governed democratically. It can thus, be argued that the spirit of the law is the provision of fairness, equality, and good governance. In some isolated cases,…
Abstract Self-identification is a complex process, and it includes answers to questions of how a person views his or her ethnicity and culture; whether a person feels privileged or discriminated ideologically, personally, or institutionally; and even how an individual can identify oneself sexually. Each person needs to answer all these…
Introduction The video that we have been required to watch is the speech of Thomas Friedman, the journalist, and writer, who works as a columnist at The New York Times. The speech is well presented and delivered. At first, Friedman seems a bit nervous and constrained; he says “erm” a…
Introduction Numerous lessons can be learned from our life experiences and the experience of others. This is a story about a boy returning to his old neighborhood during the holidays. Our hero and his family had to move to another town many years ago, and now our hero and his…
Introduction Socialization is the process of acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for an individual to become a member of a community. When children are born, they start undergoing primary socialization taught by people who bring them up (Ritzer & Stepnisky, 2017). Although most scholars agree on the significance of providing…
The key question that was raised by Warren was the status of any given fetus and whether it made the latter a person. The idea consisted in the fact that even if the fetus had any rights, it could not overturn the rights of a woman (Warren 44). In the…
Introduction The fight for civil rights and freedoms is something that has been redefining the history of the United States for many decades. This struggle has made it possible for more people to live in a society that appreciates its freedoms. However, the question of civil liberties has taken a…
Introduction to Artemisia Gentileschi’s heritage a famous Italian artist of the Baroque period numerous debates over her works considered a talented and professional artist often treated as a mediocre painter self-portraits as a significant part of her artistic heritage self-portraits popular among feminist supporters impact of self-portraits on the feminist…
Nowadays, in the dormitories of the American University, the implementation of effective policies and norms plays an important role. The point is that students from different parts of the world are allowed to live in American dormitories and free to develop their personal needs, religious interests, political persuasions, incomes, and…
America has always been grounded on social groups interests and focused on complying the individual needs. The fulfillment of the citizens’ needs by federal and state structures makes American policy. According to Hrebenar and Scott, “the number of participants in American group policies has significantly expanded” (11). But what if…
Who’s on the line? Indian call center agents pose as Americans for the US – outsourced firms One of the major effects of globalization has been the amalgamation of major corporate houses across the globe. The simultaneous advancement in communication technology has further opened new avenues for companies all over…
Selected Topic I selected the topic of domestic violence because it is a pressing issue on which the public cannot agree. The controversial depiction of abuse as an attempt to educate a child does not allow this problem to be eliminated. Thus, it was important for me to address this…
Every occurrence in an individual’s personal, sexual, emotional, psychological, and physical life is of great significance as far as one’s quality of life is concerned. Hence, for an individual to live a quality life, all these aspects of life must be satisfied. However, because of the numerous social, health, and…
Domestic violence had great implications on the physical and mental health of the victim. Many attempts have been put in place to deal with domestic violence. Domestic violence is mainly characterized by aggression towards women even though there are few cases where men are assaulted by females. There have been…
The minority students still lag behind The NCLB has attempted to create an enabling environment for all the students. In the process, those from the minority groups still lag as the whites continue to benefit. The NCLB should have been specifically set to cater to the racially segregated. Federal underfunding…
Introduction The Affiliates of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), has set up its standards of work and performance. These standards and expectations of conduct at work are the ACHE’s code of ethics. The code has several specific standards of moral conduct to direct healthcare professionals through their professional…
Introduction Proficient writing is a skill developed through regular practice and response to issues raised by readers. It is a two-pronged approach reflecting on one’s writing style and responding to readers’ feedback and evaluations. In two of my previous rhetorical analysis essays, I analyzed Al Gore’s Nobel speech on global…
Introduction Writing is a skill that grows with time and gets refined with enough practice. Fluency and creativity help writers write excellent articles, consequently enabling the audience to understand the written papers. Depending on how well a writer has mastered writing skills, it affects the quality of work produced. At…
Introduction Ethical decisions are essential aspects, which make efficient running of organizations possible. It is evident that, everyone evaluates ethical matters in the best way they understand. Thus, to avoid disagreement involving a person’s views and institution norms, organizations have put up rules and measures that guide individuals during decision-making….
Moss-Racusin, Dovidio, Brescoll, Graham and Handelsman (2012) focus on the way gender stereotypes affect employment patterns in academics. They use an experimental approach to check their hypothesis. The research question can be formulated as follows. Will science faculty members reveal preferential evaluation of a male science student to work in…
Since the purpose of this assignment is to analyze the experience of asking for help, the behavior of the person whom I asked it for, and the results that I obtained, I started recollecting similar situations. It was not hard to make a decision, as the problem that I am…
Adults belong to the category of the so-called group of the limited mobility and are the most socially vulnerable part of society. It happens primarily due to the disabilities of their physical or psychological condition caused by diseases resulting in disability, as well as to the existing complex of concomitant…
Martin and Barnard (2013) employ the grounded theory approach to explore females’ experiences in male-dominated professions. The use of the approach is evident as the researchers used unstructured interviews to collect data. The data were transcribed, and later initial codes were developed. After that, the axial coding was implemented. The…
The article in question focuses on gender stereotypes and the distribution of roles within Western European families living on farms. This research is the case study as Shortall (2014) focuses on one group. The study concentrates on a particular group, Western European farmers’ families. The case study involves the analysis…
The research that will be done will focus mainly on children and poverty. It seeks to study how poverty affects children development; in order to successfully do this, it will deal with questions like; how is poverty related to development of children? Does severity of poverty amongst children vary in…
Introduction When Edward Snowden revealed that the National Security Agency in United Sates was tapping phones of world leaders and capturing information from ordinary people, including U.S. citizens all over the world, there was outrage and shock. The U.S. government as evidenced by its action to charge Snowden under the…
The case of Sir James Dyson demonstrates that the opportunity or freedom to make mistakes is vitally important for learning for the following reasons. First, learning from one’s mistakes is the fastest way of learning, and one should trust their mistakes rather than their experience as Dyson has learned when…
In most aspects of our lives, conflicts of interest are bound to arise. Disputes can be healthy for personal and communal development. However, all this is dependent mainly on the matches not being allowed to spiral out of control. As such, negotiation tactics are essential as they provide one with…
In his article on the Sociological Imagination, the sociologist C. Wright Mills discusses the issues of the “personal struggles of the milieu” vs. “the public issues of social structure”. Outline the ways “social media” is impacting both our personal lives and larger social relations. A social network can be defined…
The feminist standpoint theory is a politically modeled theory that tends to lean towards social epistemology. The central premise of the feminist standpoint theory is that the people who are subjected to marginalization are more advantaged when it comes to possessing information than those people who are not subjected to…
Routine E-mail To: All members of staff! Subject: The New Financial year Hello, We hope you spent some lovely days with your friends and family during the past holidays. Welcome to this new financial year. We have done everything possible to provide you with many tenders for you to bid,…
Social services professionals play a positive role in every community. They use their competencies to support the welfare of many people and provide adequate services that can improve their living conditions (Diller, 2015). I strongly believe that I have acquired useful dexterities that make me a competent provider of superior…
Introduction Social demarcation in the population is portrayed in geographic, tribal, or ideological lines. Identifying these differentiations within us enables individuals to establish themselves based on how they perceive others. A faction may find itself superior, based on its subjective appreciation of other cultures being inferior. Othering has been used…
Key Words and Terms Knowledge can be described as a tool with which people interpret the world and society around them. Through knowledge, one is able to understand his or her social-cultural, political and geographical environments, and come up with ways of integrating or adapting to achieve life goals. Knowledge…