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Racial attitudes have always played a significant part in the way sports events are discussed and athletes are perceived in society. For the last decade, these perceptions have been gradually changing, and the concept of “transracial ideal” has emerged, which refers to people who are regarded as role models equally...
Personal Status It is primarily necessary to mention that every individual is assigned with a specific social status from their birth as well as achieves other statuses during their lifetime. The term status refers to the measurement of a person’s value that gives a chance to experience certain privileges and...
Although the problem of bias in a piece of writing sometimes consists of deliberate acts, such as propaganda, a person is frequently preconceived, not because they actually want it. Many misconceptions occur because people driven by commitment and interest in the position do not notice weakness of a reason obvious...
Introduction Civil society organizations are very important as far as individual civil liberties are concerned. They compel state organs to follow the law and ensure justice in administration. The intrinsic self-esteem and the identical, indisputable privileges of all members of the human ancestors are the basis of autonomy, impartiality and...
Introduction HeLa cells are an essential tool for various biomedical researches, which have significantly contributed to the development of science. The history of them has multiple ethical issues to discuss. Henrietta Lacks, the African-American woman, who had vaginal bleeding, was treated in a segregated section of Johns Hopkins Hospital, the...
Introduction The animal testing problem raises the question of whether it is ethical and necessary. It has been done for years by scientists and physicians. From testing cosmetics to biomedical studies, they claim that animal testing provides people with opportunities to save lives or satisfy their needs for specific products....
Introduction Nowadays, young people are involved in numerous activities unknown to their parents. The reason for it is that technologies rapidly and continuously change, dramatically reshaping humans’ lives. At certain times, it causes considerable benefits; at other times, it leads to adverse consequences. Gaming consoles are popular products among American...
The way people communicate has been altered significantly by the advances in information technologies. Moreover, the growing popularity of social media continues to enhance the way people perceive their interlocutors and their ability to reach a broad audience when it is needed. The perception of social media varies significantly, and...
Treating people with disabilities in a tolerant and equal way is one of the most important goals in modern society. A person-first language is an effective tool that helps to show respect for human beings with diverse problems and illnesses. However, there is an opinion that this method of communication...
Recently, the United States House of Representatives passed the bill that united both Republicans and Democrats. The bill’s name is the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act that addressed the issues of cruelty and neglect among pets. Primarily, the law makes abuse of animals illegal on a national level...
The ethical standards of auditing are the independence, competence, conscientiousness, and objectivity of the auditor. In carrying out their professional duties, the auditor should be guided by the standards established by professional audit associations. It is also necessary to observe the following ethical principles: independence, honesty, objectivity, professional competence and...
Culture refers to shared beliefs, norms, and traditions that bind a specific group of people. It encompasses a variety of characteristics, including language, religion, identity, and behavior. On the other hand, socialization denotes the lifelong process of acquiring the necessary skills to adequately function in a given community. This progression...
Customer Service in Medical Offices Customer service is an important practice in medical offices today. Communication is an important aspect of customer service. In medical offices, the health professional needs to adopt high standards of communication skills for them to be able to build rapport with their patients. Currently, with...
While conducting social experiments, it is essential to gather accurate data. However, there are several factors that may interfere with this process and threaten the credibility of the information. First of all, the term of internal validity should be defined; researchers note that it is a component, according to which...
The summary of the article The current paper contains a rhetorical analysis of the article “Reading too much political news is bad for your well-being” . Brooks (2020) address an urgent topic of how political news affects people’s mood. The author concludes that it is vitally important to limit the...
Considering a number of biological, evolutionary, social, and historical aspects, men and women tend to prove different psychological and behavioral patterns. Therefore, such a distinction reflects in the way men and women communicate and interact with one another led to the emergence of gender stereotypes. To begin with, the primary...
The combination of such qualities as generosity, kindness, honesty, courage, modesty, and hospitality in one person is scarce. However, when this happens, the carrier of all these traits is called virtuous, a hero, or a saint (MacKinnon & Fiala, 2017). Such people become role models, inspiring society to develop positive...
Being 21 years old, I am still searching for my role in the play of life and do not know who I am. That is why it was not an easy task to choose an artifact that would reflect my personality. I strongly associate myself with an ocean that might...
Introduction Contemporary society rests on the critical importance of fundamental human rights. Every individual is born to be free and enjoy all benefits that are available in the modern world. This statement can be considered a motto of our time impacting the functioning of states and their governments. The constitution,...
The inherent need to be a part of the community is often seen in modern society as a negative phenomenon, yet, in essence, it is a neutral force that may incite one to take a specific action. The latter, in turn, may be positive or negative, yet the very concept...
Functionalist perspective or structural functionalism is a methodological approach in sociology and sociocultural anthropology. This framework interprets society as a social system having its own structure and mechanisms of interaction of structural elements, each of which performs its specified function. The basic idea of structural functionalism is the idea of...
Introduction The book to be reviewed is Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Patterson et al. (2011). It is about the best approach to use when participating in crucial conversations. A model has been developed concerning how best to prepare for high-stake situations, control emotions, and...
The issue of equality is one of the priorities in the United States and, therefore, should be protected by legal documents. However, neither the constitution of the country nor its amendments include this consideration as opposed to other governments (“Constitution of the United States”). Such a notable omission should be...
Introduction In 1971, Philip Zimbardo conducted an infamous study, and he called it the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE). This research is often considered influential in psychology. The experiment went beyond the traditional academic discourse and was referenced in movies and mass media reports (Le Texier, 2019). However, the research has...
Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Working with children is a challenge requiring specialized knowledge and skills. This task is complicated by the presence of a large number of ethical dilemmas. The main principles of responsible behavior with children are reflected in The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. It sets...
The ability to express oneself adequately, considering the main components of a communicative situation such as the type of rapport between communicators, their cultural backgrounds, individual peculiarities, and setting, is of immense significance. Nowadays, with the expansion of social media, the net of relationships that an average person is engaged...
Introduction Any study involving human subjects should adhere to specific ethical guidelines. Although the primary goal of the research is to prove or disprove a hypothesis, the participants’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being is also important. This essay will discuss the Milgram experiment and the conflicting views on its nature....
Introduction The process of children’s socialization in the marketplace may be described as the attainment by young people of necessary knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and skills that will help them to function as consumers in the future. Multiple factors influence this process in completely different ways. This paper implies the critical...
During the 19th century, the abolitionist movement was developing in the United States, which set itself the goal of putting an end to slavery. In the 1930s, following the creation of The Liberator newspaper and the organization of Anti-Slavery Society, the movement began to get supporters actively. Some women also...
Throughout one’s personal life, along with his or her role as a conscious member of society, a person is obliged to make certain choices that would potentially influence some major tendencies in the overall social behavior. Thus, when a person in charge is making a crucial decision in terms of...
Paul Broussard was a bank employee who lived in Houston. He was beaten and stabbed to death on July 4 in 1991 by ten young people who, according to one of them, came from Woodlands to Montrose. On July 4, 1991, Paul Broussard and his friends Cary Anderson and Richard...
International human rights law defines human trafficking as the violation of an individual’s right to liberty and security through appropriation of their legal personality, labor and humanity. When a person is trafficked, they may be subjected to one of the following forms of inhumane treatment: slavery, servitude, forced labor, bonded...
Rodney King Case The case of Rodney King is one of many demonstrations of police brutality in the United States. The incident initiated the movement against the injustice concerning racial inequality in the country, severely impacted the law enforcement system, and left a polarizing effect on American society. This paper...
Background Statement The organization under review, the Sleepy Hollow General Hospital, experiences an issue in the incoherency in hip and knee implant supply. The investigation has shown that orthopedic surgeons in the facility purchase their equipment from different suppliers that vary significantly in price, quality, and use. The financial executive...
The field of nonverbal communication has been gaining interest from researchers as it plays a crucial role in establishing connections and understanding others’ intentions. Nonverbal communication includes many dimensions such as body language, emotions, and emotional intelligence, personal space and contingency, the tone of voice, and distinctive signals such as...
Introduction Stress among young adults is a topic of increased interest among sociologists and health professionals. Today, stress is caused by numerous factors, and young adults need to be aware of them to develop sufficient coping mechanisms. For instance, a popular health-related website, WebMD (n.d.), claims that stress can be...
Information literacy is a skill of a person able to request, search, select, and evaluate the necessary information. The ability to think critically, remaining one of the parts of information literacy, is essential for human life skills. In the era of the information society, one cannot do without the ability...
For people who are just beginning to learn about public speaking, it is easy to mistake it for a form of conversation. Indeed, public speaking and conversation are similar in the way that they both involve imparting a message. However, other characteristics of these two forms of communication make them...
Introduction Macro-Level One of the social norms that were observed was greetings between different nations. It was observed while standing in a queue. An Arab man saw another Arab man who apparently was his friend. They had extended greetings that included kisses on the cheeks and holding their hands for...
Save The Children is an organization based on assisting the less fortunate children in society. In the recent past, there have been a lot of challenges facing the world at large, for example, civil wars in politically unstable countries, election violence, hunger caused by drought and poor economic levels in...
Introduction Protestant work ethic In the realms of religious philosophy that governs motivations for wealth creation and distribution, is Protestant Work Ethic or otherwise termed as Puritan Work Ethic which stemmed from ancient classical doctrines from Catholicism. Conventionally, the mainstream church doctrines promoted good works; business with ethics and avoiding...
Introduction The issue of sexual harassment has of late become thorny in society. Recent newspaper articles have focused mainly on the subject and the corresponding effect it has on society at large. Workplaces have been dogged by claims of sexual harassment to female employees. The issue has become so common...
Almost one in every five residents of Canada is an immigrant, thereby making 18 percent of the Canadian population to be immigrant. For this reason, Canada comes second after Australia, which has a 24 percent of its population attributed to immigrants (Statistics Canada, 2005). In addition, close to two thirds...
Introduction Stereotyping has been used as a tool in persuading others to embrace a certain cause. Therefore, with regard to the following given groups; Politicians, tattooed persons, feminists and senior citizens, they have been stereotyped in a particular way in the society on a daily basis (Fletcher, 2009). With relation...
Introduction Affirmative action has been designed to resolve the major ethnic/ racial controversies and to provide minority populations with a chance to realize themselves in a foreign society. Given the continuous racial prejudice and the growing percentage of a minority population in the U.S., affirmative action was expected to give...
Introduction Teacher unions were formed basically to give teachers a collective bargaining power and a way to air their views. According to statistics by the NEA and AFT by the year 2004 an estimated 45% of the teachers in public schools are members of one union or another. Teacher loyalists...
There is a difference in the distribution of the cognitive skills between the two genders, that is the male and the female gender. The research about sex and intelligence has been conducted for a long time raising several controversies and interesting findings. When analyzing the issue of sex and intelligence...
Apartheid in South Africa was a legal system of racial segregation that was implemented in between the year 1948 and 1994 by the National Party. In South Africa, racial discrimination started in the colonial times. New rules categorized residents into racial grouping (colored, black, Indian and white) and dwelling areas...
“Ten million illegal immigrants live in the US, according to estimates by academic and government agencies, although Bear-Stearns investment firm analysts claim that the US illegal immigrant population “may be as high as 20 million people.” (Illegal Immigration, 2 May 2009). Every year millions of people sneak illegally into another...
Should scientists ignore their personal values and ethics when designing and conducting a scientific study to examine an environmental problem using the scientific method? Why or why not? Environmental ethics concerns itself with “the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment...
In a modern corporation, strategy at any level is an important issue in the history and tradition of any society irrespective of its level of development. People started contemplating and viewing the process of strategy and strategic thinking in ancient times. Google is one of the most successful companies based...
Introduction Racial hierarchy is known to cause the subjugation of one or more races. This is evident in Australia where the Aborigines and the Torres Strait indigenous people have suffered at the hands of the colonialists (Dominelli, 2000) and in Canada among the First Nations indigenous population (Schwartz-Kenney, 2001). Statistics...
Introduction The social problems in the United States f America are quite hard to prevent. The facts of quick and somehow unwilling settlement of its population are raised in the discourse of various layers of American society. The “melting pot” of the country was ignored for a long time. The...
Speech If in my quest to achieve my goals I stumble or crumble and lose my soul Those that knew me would easily co-sign There was never a life as hard as mine No father, no money, no chance, and no guide, I only follow my voice inside I fit...
Introduction Even now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, there is a widely held opinion among many sociologists and psychologists that gender is the set of biological and social characteristics that distinguishes men from women. The word “social” is crucial in this case. In fact, physical characteristics of a...
Introduction Gender symbols are used to identify the life form sex or the human being’s gender. It should be stressed that the differentiation between gender symbols is closely connected with the historical phenomena of Patriarchy and Matriarchy. The structure of the society varied in different countries with the pace of...
Introduction The “civic” concept is considered to be examined by many scholars in order to identify the major positions of the modern civilization development. Michael Schudson, the author of the famous article The Varieties of Civic Experience, managed to disclose the way he understood the place of this concept in...
Analytical Introduction The current paper is the personal reflection of thoughts and ideas expressed by Dorothy Allison in her essay about being yourself against all the public stereotypes. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to consider the most valuable ideas by Allison in order to express my own opinion...
Sport is one of the most popular elements of modern culture gathered and united millions of people worldwide. Soccer, the favorite spectator sport, is a consuming pastime for adults and teens alike who experience vicarious thrills by following the careers of their favorite players. Sport can be seen as a...
Introduction The process of acquiring gender identity can be explained with reference to certain theoretical perspectives on gender socialization. These theories are social learning theory, identification theory, symbolic interaction, and cognitive development theory. According to these theoretical models, different components in the process of gender formation are accentuated by researchers...
Introduction Public speaking skills are essential in the contemporary world since they contribute to a person’s academic and career achievements. To improve the ability to deliver speeches in public, people should have a chance to look at themselves through the eyes of their audience. In this way, they can notice...
In the past 50 years, global seafood consumption has more than doubled, and such changes have raised some issues on the sustainability of the fishing industry and related sectors. The major justice issues affecting this industry in today’s world touch on fishers, especially those from developing and underdeveloped countries where...
Human beings encounter different challenges, conflicts, and differences that make it impossible for them to achieve their objectives. The presence of such problems will affect relations, activities, and social goals. In any given organization, disagreements will affect employees’ morale and eventually result in poor performance. These issues explain why a...
Straw man fallacy is the substitution of a person’s argument with a distorted form so that it can be easier to attack the opponent by pretending to disagree with an opponent’s viewpoint. It is based on providing an impression of rejecting an argument not presented by an opponent. Since the...
Part II of Chapter 12 Intersectional feminism seems to have appeared as a response to the predominant paradigm of radical feminism that was characterized by the oversimplification of a phenomenon as complex as gender disparities. Radical feminists allegedly strived for the establishment of the global sisterhood, and yet, they never...
Nowadays, it is hard to imagine an ordinary day without the Internet. People find it normal to use social technologies for different purposes. In 2019, there are more than 4.39 billion people who use the Internet regularly (Kemp, 2019). Regarding such a considerable spread of opportunities, social media may challenge...
When attempting to describe someone’s personality and what makes it inherently unique, words such as artistic, logical, or other adjectives may be used. Regardless of word choice, any option confirms adherence to a behavioral pattern. Thus, are people who stay quiet during an argument on which they hold an opinion...
Introduction Hip Hop music was introduced with the intention of combating poverty, racism, and violence that were prevalent in lower-income neighborhoods across the United States. The music targeted individuals who hailed from violent backgrounds with no or little education. The objective was to help them to devise survival tactics. With...
Social mobility is the process of changing a person’s social status. Concerning the United States and many other countries, this concept implies the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another or from one social class to another, as well as the movement of values and goods. According...
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 –...
According to Aristotle, rhetoric involves identifying something persuasive in order to convince the audience. In his speech, Obama starts by making reference to Martin Luther King Jr. He highlights the important role Luther played in the fight for the liberation of the Black Americans. However, he says that the monument...
Introduction Human beings face various challenges in life that confront them with great dilemmas. In most cases, these situations have more than one alternative, and each choice has consequences for the victims and other members of society. Therefore, it becomes difficult for a person to make a decision when it...
Interviewee Information The first interviewee’s name is Jordan. She is a thirty-five-year-old black woman with two children and a husband. Jordan states that she identifies herself as African-American and that she was born in the US. She also says that she is currently working two jobs in order to sustain...
The impact, success, and failure of migration Globalization, technology, and integration of culture have been key factors in promoting international migration. Individuals migrate within their locality or to distant lands. In the last two centuries, the levels of migration have increased. Migration has continually become complex and sophisticated that it...
Sociology as a social science French philosopher, Augustine Comte in 1839 introduced the idea of sociology. This term is resultant of the Latin word, “society” which refers to society, and the Greek term, “Logos” which is taken to imply the study of science. Therefore sociology is the science of society....
Introduction Gone Baby Gone is the film whose final action represents a controversy between the application of the law and moral judgment as core guidance for making decisions. In this paper, the final action of the selected film will be analyzed from the perspective of Kant’s moral philosophy and its...
Introduction The definition of a man, especially in the workplace, is closely tied to the definition of a woman. Whereas a woman in the workplace is defined as less aggressive and conservative, a man is perceived as more agile and modern. Women who possess such latter characteristics in the workplace...
Introduction After President Bill Clinton got involved in a love affair with Lewinsky, people had mixed reactions about the affair. At the time of the scandal, Lewinsky worked as an intern in the White House. Her perceived friend at the time, Tripp, had been recording phone conversations between Clinton and...
Introduction: Acculturation as a Phenomenon. Definition, Examples and Expected Outcomes Immigration has always been associated with several negative issues, starting from the unemployment due to the influx of immigrant labor force to the possibility of cultural conflicts. The issue of immigration, however, is rarely considered from an immigrant. Acculturation is...
ALS Bucket Challenge ALS (or Ice) Bucket Challenge campaign had two major objectives: to attract the public’s attention to the problems of people suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to raise money for ALS fund which would enable further research of the disease (Woolf, 2016). The project’s strategy was concerned...
Introduction Women’s movement in the United States was divided into two waves. The first wave occurred in the 1840s and helped women to obtain the right to vote. In almost a century, the second wave arose in the early 1960s. After the Second World War, many women found themselves locked...
In chapter three of the book Responsible Administrator, Cooper (2012) looks at how administrative ethics, especially in public administration have transitioned with change in time and among others, modernity and post-modernity and how they have been affected by different aspects of the same. Administrative roles can be interpreted differently in...
The Concept of Romantic Love Romantic love is a pleasurable and expressing feeling of an emotional attraction between two people. Romantic love involves the expressions of feelings of individuals and their emotional desires to bond with another person. Love makes people feel appreciated, admired, and happy in their lifetime. Also,...
Background In all contexts that involve interactions between different people, communication skills are necessary to ensure passage of intended message. One of such skills is interpersonal communication. The skill encompasses a process in which different players in the communication process exchange their feelings, meanings, and information via non-verbal and verbal...
The topic of the same-sex marriage has always been a controversial one. Furthermore, with the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States the public has divided the views on this point into two opposite frameworks. While on the one end of the spectrum there are people who support...
Introduction The dictatorial leadership of Saddam Hussein inspired the U.S. to wage war against Iraq. The U.S. wanted to restore peace to the citizens of Iraq who had been oppressed for a long period of time. The functionalist theory employs a qualitative approach of analysis in explaining and differentiating between...
Introduction Texas is the second-largest state in the United States of America. It is situated in the south-central part of the country and shares an international border with Mexico. Due to the geographical location and economic prospects, the region has, for a long time, attracted immigrants and other US natives....
Lucretius was one of the philosophers that declared war on religion because of its effects on members of society. He was of the view that religion does not play positive role to the life of an individual, but instead it only confuses individuals to believe in what does not exist...
Counseling is a useful practice because it makes it easier for troubled persons to have better lives. This situation explains why lay approaches to religious counseling have become common today. The four models of Christian counseling include “cognitive and solution focused approach, active listening, inner healing, and mixed models” (Garzon,...
The introduction The fundamentals of the disease When speaking about pathological perfectionism, it is necessary to highlight the basic signs of psychological disease. So, first of all, it should be pointed out that pathological perfectionism is characterized by setting unreasonably high standards. Generally, one is to keep in mind that...
Introduction Many humans who have pets handle them like their children because of the love that exists between the two. While raising a dog as your pet, it is important to consider the same in the context that a pet requires as much attention and care as a human baby....
The emergence of online communication has introduced significant shifts to social perception of communication and media. New channels of cooperation and coordination, as well as possibility to be in touch with people all over the world, have created a new sphere of social interaction. The popularity of such social networks...
The Maslow Assessment Test was researched and developed by Abraham Maslow, founder of the school of Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology. He believed that our development as human beings could be viewed in a multi-level, almost pyramid-like set up corresponding to our personal development in the fields of safety, self-esteem, aesthetic...
Chomp is a strategy game played by two individuals. The competitors play the game on a rectangular bar made up of small cells. Every player chooses a block and eats it (removes) from the board. The player who eats (removes) the poisoned block will lose the game. According to Siegel...
Central Argument Human beings are social creatures by nature. It is noted that most of their behavioral traits are attributed to their social disposition. For example, their actions are shaped and determined by the expectations of the groups to which they belong. Their acts are also informed by the social...
According to Heraclitus, the main and most important trait of the reality was its changeability. He states that permanence was nothing but illusion (Moore & Bruder, 2010). Though, Heraclitus believed that the changes in the universe were not accidental, but determined by logos, the cosmic order. He spoke about the...
Introduction Organizational psychology is as old as time. It is primarily concerned with how best organizations can work under specific conditions. It is obvious to assume that the success of an organization leads to the psychological satisfaction of employees and even volunteers. It emphasizes group-type settings especially in offices and...
Introduction In human beings, death causes anxiousness, fear, depression, and sorrow even at its mention. Even with the knowledge that death is inevitable for living, people can never be prepared for it, and that explains why sorrow and grief accompany death. Although man has invented ways and means of stopping...
Background The term ‘digital divide’ has become popular with the recent developments in the information and technology sector. According to McGrath (2011), the term basically refers to the gap that exists between those individuals who can readily access information and communication technologies and those who are unable to do this....
The Amish are a group with over 200,000 members who are American Protestants. This group originated from European Anabaptists as they escaped persecution. These people follow a written code of rules that they call Ordnung. These rules define all life aspects including what it really means to be an Amish....
Introduction Voluntary euthanasia occurs due to permission from the patient. On the other hand, involuntary euthanasia may be carried when the patient is not in a position to make a decision or did not leave a good will. Active euthanasia happens when a third party carries out a deliberate act...
Prostitution is the exchange of sexual acts for payment. There are many reasons why people enter prostitution and some of them are age, early home leaving, childhood sexual abuse, drug abuse and poverty (Sullivan, 2001). Prostitution is accompanied by many problems chief among them being physical and sexual abuse, drug...
Colonialism This is the situation where a country extends its national sovereignty over land beyond its borders. This is by establishment of settler colonies or administrative representatives in which the native populations are ruled directly or relocated. The country that colonizes usually controls the resources, work force, and markets of...
Regarding the important issues in the feminism, it is necessary to refer to the term of socialist feminism, to examine the issues of the dualistic typification, beauty ideals and the beauty industry in the context of the feminism. It is also important to suggest some solutions and criteria in order...
The effect of psychology of the feminine and masculine gender on work, performance and productivity is a paradigm of the most controversial issues subject to debate. Femininity is a physical and psychological state that is often associated with tenderness, care, patience, and submission. On the other hand, masculinity is associated...
Introduction Conflicts are inevitable in the lives of people. A person can be involved in a conflict situation with family members and friends as well as colleagues or even strangers. Conflicts are usually caused by the incompatibility of principles, aims, interests, or experiences. In every case, the success of conflict...
Introduction Canada, contrary to popular belief, is a highly stratified country. While the general perception to some citizens and foreigners alike is that it offers equal opportunities for individuals who strive to excel, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The history of Canada has been tainted by...
Summarizing the Argument There is no need to stress the fact that, despite numerous democratic endeavors, the gap between the representatives of the Black culture and the White residents of the USA is still huge. The reason for this gap to grow, however, is extremely hard to locate, since it...
Impression Management Impression management is the process of influencing how people one interacts with perceive a specific subject. It can be accomplished consciously and unconsciously (“Impression management: Developing your self-presentation skills,” 2022). For example, person A might have a negative opinion about person B. Because of their negative opinion, when...
Analysis of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in the Speeches The speakers in “Slim hopes: Advertising & the obsession with thinness” and “Plus-size? More like my size” videos effectively use ethos, logos, and pathos to deliver the message and disclose their attitudes toward women’s weight and fashion. Ethos underlines credibility; logos...
Introduction Individual and societal issues are often distinguished in people’s perceptions. However, their connection is addressed in the sociological imagination approach developed by Mills (Kendall, 2020). This framework posits that one’s personal issues are influenced by society. One of the problems that can be analyzed using sociological imagination is homelessness....
Introduction Human life can be lonely and unpleasant if the individual lives it without uniting with anyone. Thomas Hobbes presented a substantial, elaborate theory of the social contract, which explained many of the principles of human interaction and association (Williams, n. d.). In addition, associations of people work for the...
Social and Political Conditions That Sparked the Movement During the 1960s, the Women’s Liberation Movement arose because of the social, economic, and political circumstances of the time. Women were unhappy with their restricted opportunities, the segregation they faced in the work environment, and their failure to get to schooling and...
Introduction A strange universe is where many unpredictable things can happen hypothetically and occur. One of these is the mysterious, supernatural, deadly Trolley that annihilates everything it touches and can destroy even entire worlds. Unfortunately, this mystical entity has come to my world, and its presence poses a danger to...
Introduction Political socialization is how people develop their political viewpoints, principles, and convictions. The different factors that promote socialization, including family, school, religion, and peers, impact this process, which starts in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life (Reifen‐Tagar & Cimpian, 2022). By examining the four influences that molded my political...
Introduction Randy Pausch’s “The Last Lecture” is a stirring and moving speech that has become one of the most famous speeches of the twenty-first century. In 2006, Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He planned for this lecture, which he gave in...
Common Slang Terms for Gay Men and Lesbians and Their Origin Some of the slang terms for gays and lesbians include the words “gam”, “div”, “stud”, “fruit”,” butch”, “queer”, and “trade”. The origins of these terms can be traced to various gay and lesbian groups from different cities and cultures....
An Introduction to Communication In the introductory story of Smith’s The Key to Survival, the main reason behind the misunderstanding of the case couple, Jason and Susan, was a lack of communication. According to a communicational axiom stated by Smith et al. (2021), communication is essential for people to understand...
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Suicide is a complex problem in today’s society, and a solution requires many steps to ensure a better quality of life. There are many reasons why people think about ending their lives, and the task of the state is to prevent such an outcome. Suicide...
Understanding Abortion: Definition and Context Abortion is the process of ending a pregnancy such that the fetus or embryo is removed from the uterus. Abortion is a personal, frequently challenging decision that is influenced by a wide range of elements, including social, economic, and medical considerations. There are various arguments...
Introduction A subject including social work has moral considerations at its core. Social work topics include care for persons with a spectrum of needs, family connections, societal reactions to crime, and requirements resulting from socioeconomic structures. All of these concerns are moral issues that are, in various ways, ingrained in...
Bennett, A. (2020). Woodstock 2019: The spirit of Woodstock in the post-risk era. Popular Music and Society, 43(2), 216-227. Web. This article describes the historical retrospective of the festival, focusing on the events that caused it. The researchers’ main conclusion is that despite its apparent apolitical nature, the Woodstock slogan...
Introduction It is important to note that the topic is concerned about the number of individuals expected to relocate into and leave the Jamaica neighborhood in Queens, New York City. The research question is as follows: How many individuals may expect to relocate into the area annually, and what percentage...
Key Principles of the UNCRC and the ECA Code of Ethics Children are vulnerable to infringements of rights as they are yet to be emancipated and become members of society, with all the elements correlating with adulthood. For said vulnerability to be addressed, various acts and policies have been implemented...
Introduction Sexual orientation and gender identity are essential and inalienable concepts in modern realities. It is critical for you as a parent to understand how these two concepts can affect your child’s life and well-being in the future. Creating an inclusive and supportive environment is an essential aspect of parenting,...
Introduction It is important to note that Ben Okri’s concept of ‘spirit children’ offers a unique perspective on how to view life and death. The given research analysis will focus on the author’s lessons that go against the constant desire to prolong human lifespan with medical advancements. The outside literature reviewed...
Introduction It is important to note that research involving human subjects must adhere to the strictest rules to safeguard their safety and informed consent. The latter is achieved by following the core ethical principles of justice, non-maleficence, beneficence, and respect for all persons. My approach ensured that the rights of...
Summary Working with justice-involved individuals can be challenging. One must always be ready to help them achieve stability and overcome the difficulties they face. This guide is designed to discuss ethical dilemmas and the ways in which using personal boundaries and decision-making models can help resolve them. Ethical Dilemma One...
Introduction Choosing to support Proposition 17 to create and erect a bronze statue on the lawn of the state capitol is a recognition of respect and honor to those who have made a memorable impact on the development of America. Through this step, modern society can acknowledge the sacrifices made...
Introduction Critical thinking is a paramount skill for triumphant communication. It is the ability to analyze facts and discern the truth from many different sources. Critical thinking enables people to make more informed decisions, better understand complex issues, and solve problems more effectively. In human communication, critical thinking is essential...
Introduction The book Becoming a Helper by Marianne Schneider Corey and Gerald Corey studies ethical dilemmas and problems that may arise even for a social work professional. Ethical questions and the resolution of any issues that arise are essential aspects of social services, as these actions shape the behavior and...
Introduction In many ways, social activism is inseparable from democracy. Democracy, as such, implies the rule of the people, the citizens of the state who consider it their homeland. Understandably, the U.S. has a rich history of social activism, especially considering the human rights developments of the 20th century. Under the...
Foster Openness and Trust One of the personal core values that is important to me is “Be open and trusting rather than fearful or suspicious.” This value means that everything should be approached with reasonable openness and curiosity. This approach can help stay positive at all times (Corey et al.,...
Introduction In discussions regarding animal research, the issue of identifying the moral standing of people and animals frequently comes up. It has always been controversial to utilize animals in scientific studies. On the one hand, using animals in this way for human gain alone is viewed as morally unacceptable. On...
Social Gerontology Definition Due to the worldwide aging of the population and the increasing share of older persons, the study of social gerontology is more critical than ever. It is essential to understand that aging is a process that affects people from birth and lasts a lifetime. It is a...
Introduction Perhaps no other profession or ethical dilemma is as widely reviled or urgent as that of prostitution. Prostitution is often associated with wrongdoing like violating the law, exploiting others, pestering, and even hurting people. One could argue that prostitution is ethically correct because it provides a means for people...
Introduction Conversion therapy is trying to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Numerous mental health organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association, oppose this controversial and damaging practice because it is ineffective (Li et al., 2022). Conversion therapy remains lawful in some areas of the...
Introduction In our time, women around the world continue to face problems related to sexism and discrimination. Despite significant efforts to protect their rights, the issue remains relevant. Despite many efforts to protect women’s rights, sexism and discrimination remain common phenomena worldwide. My thesis is that solving the problem requires...
Summary In his essay “The Right to Be Let Alone,” Barry Glazer makes the case that the government frequently intrudes on the private rights of its people. He points out that this is particularly true in today’s technological age, when government surveillance is pervasive. This idea is echoed in Senator...
Introduction A morally and ethically complex issue that is part of the discussion on coronavirus concerns vaccination. On the one hand, the responsibilities of members of society prescribe a liable attitude towards their own health and the health of others (Ethical Reasoning in Action, 2021, 00:08:15-00:09:00). On the other hand,...
Introduction In the works “The Breakfast Club” and “Seeing Gender,” there is an exploration of the intricate nature of identity, representation, and the ability to accept oneself. These topics have discussed the impact of media and societal norms. This essay will first analyze the provided quotes, breaking down their meanings,...
Introduction John F. Kennedy is one of the most outstanding presidents in American history and is mainly remembered for his inauguration speech. His speech forms an essential piece of rhetorical analysis to describe his desire for a united America. The Declaration of Independence also marks a pivotal moment in the...
Introduction The ethical dilemma provided as a scenario for a detailed analysis refers to Rachel, who provides emergency interpreting services for mental health facilities. Several months earlier, Rachel participated in the intake of a D/deaf woman. The latter wanted to commit suicide and was admitted for inpatient treatment. Currently, Rachel...
Introduction Abortion is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy by removing the embryo or fetus from the mother’s womb. Suction aspiration, a method that uses gentle suction to remove the fetal tissue and placenta from the uterus, is the most often used medical procedure for abortion. This type...
Introduction Living in a demographically diverse society means multiple factors can shape one’s life experiences. In this case, the master statuses define the social position that one occupies and define the behaviors and roles of the individual in a social context. My life experiences emanate from my social status, including...
Understanding of Freedom Freedom is regarded as one of the essential things in the United States, and most people agree that it is synonymous with the American spirit. Thousands of people from different countries came to the United States by sea in the past. The first thing that met them...
Introduction Gender and sexuality are historically constructed concepts shaped by the social context. These terms have severe implications for people as they define many variables, such as gender inequality, stigmatization, and barriers to acceptance and equality. Some examples should be considered for a detailed look at how gender and secession have...
Introduction What distinguishes people from animals is the ability to think and form their own beliefs about what is right and wrong, good and evil. This essay will discuss the formation of deep core beliefs in more detail. Deep core beliefs are those judgments that determine how people shape their...
Introduction The Dear Freedom Writer project is a collection of letters from Erin Gruwell’s students. These letters tell stories of hardship and hope, showing the struggles of poverty, abuse, racism, and violence. The journey began when Gruwell asked her students to write about their lives and ended with them finding...
Three Key Takeaways from Readings Three things were interesting to observe from Indigenous people’s lives throughout the reading “The Huipil: An Everlasting, Indigenous Cultural Emblem” by Mimi Urizar Avila. Firstly, a variety of conclusions were drawn about the lives of indigenous people and their application to global society. As pointed...
