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Introduction Critical thinking is a process of balanced reflection on external phenomena. Critical thinking requires a high level of awareness, attentiveness, and concentration. I believe increased emotional intelligence will also be a big plus for critical thinking since people participate in all social processes subjected to critical reflection. My description...
I was a college student who was constantly busy with academic life and work. I was a full-time student, worked part-time at a retail store, and was also the president of a student organization. Despite my busy schedule, I felt fulfilled and enjoyed being involved in multiple activities. However, everything...
Introduction Women and Gender studies investigate how larger structural influences, including nation-building, globalization, economic growth, and the legal system, impact the lives of specific women and men in historical and modern situations. The field continues to represent the constantly evolving paths that multiple first and third-world feminisms are currently pursuing...
The Black Lives Matter movement is a social movement that emerged in the United States in 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. The movement was initially organized around the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter on social media platforms and has since grown into...
Studying the works of various scientific figures helps to gain an understanding of society and in which direction it is developing. In particular, it contributes to the formation of opinions about the role of science and technology in social transformations and people’s opinions about specific issues. Therefore, within the framework...
IRB review of research initiatives involving human beings is mandated under federal rules. Before any research operations begin, the IRB must either approve the study or decide it is exempt. The IRB is not able to approve or make decisions on completed research. It is not regarded as research when...
The linguistic consciousness of the nation, formed by the potential of the language system, unites a certain group of people endowed with nominally the same ability of speech production. At the same time, language is often seen as a means of individuum formation since the way people speak often determines...
Introduction The world community grows and develops daily and it is almost no longer possible for an individual to exist away from the community. That is why socialization, as a natural process in each person’s life, is one of the most important milestones of development. This activity begins in early...
For centuries millions of Americans have been building democracy and fighting against devastating laws. Sometimes it feels like a will to be free became a part of their identity, and the residents cannot live without it. American spirit consists of a dream of innocence and freedom (Baym & Levine, 2012)....
Basing collective and individual decisions regarding the tone, style, or other aspects of communication on certain stereotypes is a complicated task. To engage in productive stereotyping, one should keep certain things in mind. Module (2018) suggests adding more traits to the created ‘image’: for instance, rather than perceiving people of...
Introduction The ethics of abortion concern primarily the question of what moral values are formed in health care, among staff, and in society. Ethical egoists believe that the choice of women who do not want to become mothers is predominant, so prohibitions against abortion are wrong and violate personal morality...
Introduction The Tuskegee Study of Syphilis in the Negro Male carried out in 1932-72, is a medical study to record the natural history of syphilis cases amongst the Blacks in Tuskegee. When the research began, there was no proven medicine to treat and cure the disease. A total of 600...
Summary Being aware of one’s cultural background and the essential characteristics thereof is exceptionally helpful in building relationships with others, especially in the context of a classroom environment. Indeed, when establishing a rapport with students, one will need to have a profound awareness of one’s culture and the means of...
Primarily, according to the author, the most convincing, objective, and reliable criticism of male moral theorizing is the concept that focuses on the ethics of duty and justice. Thus, Baier (7) believes that men are more likely to make decisions based on the systems of fairness, honesty, and decency. Moreover,...
The feminist movement, which originated in the 19th century, developed rapidly in the 20th century and became the subject of many literary works. The book The dinner party: Judy Chicago and the power of popular feminism, 1970-2007 by Gerhard (2013) shows the story behind one of the most famous feminist...
Europe has long been a center of attraction for migrants from all over the world. It is due both to the developed health care, education, and security system, as well as to the overall level of development of the countries of the European Union. Many migrants do not migrate for...
Introduction Racial discrimination is a problem that exists in considerable parts of the world. Consequently, various campaigns and organizations have emerged to address racism, one of them being the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement. BLM has obtained substantial attention after the death of George Floyd due to police brutality in...
Throughout my life, I tried to behave so that the achieved statuses could be argued only by my efforts. For me, this was fundamentally important since the field of ascribed statuses can be perceived differently by different people; the actions, in turn, are undeniable (Clark et al., 2020). However, we...
A significant issue found in the videos and being raised by contemporary society is the lack of cultural intelligence among members of the community. Nowadays, everyone should understand the basic principles of cultural diversity and avoid forming their judgments based on stereotypes or personal preferences. In all areas of life,...
People often face various moral challenges, such as whether controversial acts like torturing someone can be justified under certain circumstances. Torture is the intentional and deliberate infliction of physical pain and is internationally prohibited by the Geneva Convention Against Torture (Berenpas 44; Dershowitz 116). Nonetheless, many countries find ways to...
Faith and reason are not entirely interrelated, as neither can be effectively derived from the other. With that said, I believe that the two complement each other; Aquinas believed that to grasp what one could of the divine, one had to develop their reasoning (“Saint Thomas Aquinas,” 2014). Reason without...
Pastoral farming used to be highly controversial in human society when there were no alternatives for the resources it provided. On the one hand, the species chosen for this activity would never achieve such numbers in the wild. Humanity provides these animals with shelter and food, protects them from their...
The social construct of gender is a structure that is based on social expectations associated with gender. For example, girls are usually dressed in pink and play with dolls, and boys wear blue and play with cars and transformers. Girls are also expected to demonstrate emotionality and sociability, while boys...
The effect of online activism on the phenomenon of social engagement evokes several contrasting opinions, demonstrated by the works of Noland (2017) and Gladwell (2010), who highlighted the difference between weak social ties (bridging) and strong connections (bonding) formed as a result of online activism. While Gladwell (2010) suggests that...
Introduction Gentrification refers to a process where the character of a neighborhood is changed through the migration of more affluent businesses and people. The terminology is a controversial topic in planning and urban politics. Gentrification leads to people moving out of their homes because of the area’s socioeconomic status change....
Judith Thomson and Don Marquis were philosophers who debated a lot about abortion in their time and had their views on it and the factors surrounding the topic. While Thomson advocates the legalization and support of abortion and says that people should do everything to help each other, Marquis completely...
Any speech sets its clear goals depending on the audience to which it will be addressed. Therefore, Jim Carrey’s speech entitled The Need for Acceptance Will Make You Invisible is most likely addressed to an older listener who is fully aware of his actions and makes critical decisions. However, it...
Introduction A classroom has children with varying capabilities and concentration spans. Children in their early years have a short attention span and act on impulse, but those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have those traits even in adulthood (CDC, 2022). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides caregivers...
Introduction The sociological theories discussed in this paper are Technological Determinism and Actor-Network Theory. Expressed, technological determinism (TD) is the view that innovation has a significant impact on daily human life. The notion that the online world is transforming society and the economy is one example of how this idea...
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a fragmented political organization that aims to raise awareness about racism, prejudice, and injustice that black people face. When the group’s followers join together, it is mainly to oppose police abuse and racially-based brutality against black people. Stopping police violence and advocating for fair treatment...
The fight for women’s rights has been a long and arduous journey that is far from being over. Even though the change might seem subtle, comparing the range of opportunities and rights that modern women have to those that women used to possess several decades ago will show how tremendous...
This paper discusses the concept of consent using an example of an incident of calculated consent that happened in my life. Consent refers to an approval or agreement to a proposal of another person. Consent is important when communicating and setting of personal boundaries when interacting with other people (Bolinger,...
One of the most dehumanizing theories in the history of social sciences is eugenics. The story shared in the article Social work and eugenics by Anastas (2011), sheds new, disturbing light on the history of social workers in the U.S. Generally, social workers should act as agents of change, advocating...
Interview Summary In this interview, I have talked to my friend Lisa about some of her opinions regarding sexual minorities. I have known Lisa since we were both children and she is one of my closest friends. Nevertheless, I have noticed certain tendencies she demonstrates when our conversations somehow turn...
Summary of Issue and Why It Was Chosen What is private and what is not is an issue that is still taking place today. In 2011 the Supreme Court “decided that corporations and unions could contribute an unlimited amount of money to political campaigns” (Wilkins et al., 2019). This decision...
Introduction Should abortions be allowed in certain cases, such as when the mother’s life is at risk or when a pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, but not in other cases? The question of whether abortion is ethical in certain circumstances remains contentious in public, political, and religious...
The concepts of gender and sexuality are critical phenomena, the dissemination of awareness about which is necessary for society. Understanding the differences between gender and gender is especially critical. Hence, gender is the biological characteristic of the men and women they are born with. Gender, in turn, is a psychosocial...
This editorial argues that the only people who would utilize the ‘all lives matter’ argument aid and propagate the white supremacy, reciting the origins and motivation of racist oppression and systemic inequality. Moreover, the work points out that the oppression of the poor does not seem to affect the more...
When it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity, there have been many disagreements and arguments throughout the existence of psychopathology. The topic of sexual orientation has long been debated from the perspective of socioenvironmental influence. Some debate that sexuality is the result of genetic impact, while others believe that...
Animals have been people’s companions and friends for thousands of years. In fact, pets are even considered to be a part of their family by most Westerners. Not surprisingly, some continue to maintain close relationships with their pets even after their death – according to Kleinfeldt, in the United States,...
Opioid addiction is a relevant social problem that ruins the lives of thousands of people annually. Hence, pharmaceutical companies have a moral obligation to prevent the illegal consumption of harmful drugs. Rule utilitarianism supports this position since it is a theory of maximizing happiness (Dimmock & Fisher, 2017). Like all...
Most Favorite Theory I genuinely enjoyed learning about the feministic muted group theory, which implies that women could not express themselves fully in Western society. This inability to recognize their voices resulted in the lack of linguistic representation of females in the nation’s language (Griffin et al., 2019). It was...
Introduction Rails to trails is a concept that promotes a green and healthy lifestyle, including the physical activity of the population using natural and municipal resources. Interestingly, the US railroad system, which reached its peak in 1916, constituted the nation’s major trade routes that moved goods, fossil fuels, and passengers...
Human responsibility is a subject of analysis in many fields, from the legal to the social. This concept can have entirely different meanings and scope of influence depending on the context. From my perspective, however, one of the most important variations of this term is personal responsibility, which I have...
Introduction Effective active listening involves encompasses involving diverse techniques that facilitate proper perception of the patient. I observed a conversation between a nurse and a patient and the active listening technique of nonverbal cues used mainly by the nurse. The nurse would nod to show understanding of the patients’ opinions....
What Youths Involved in Welfare System Say About It In Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba, youths involved in the welfare provision services have common interests and issues that affect them. The youths, therefore, agree on the following matters to binding them together: Firstly, the youths agree that the welfare systems assist...
India has a caste social structure that divides them into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and the Shudras. The caste system is derived from Manusmriti, the most regarded and esteemed book in Indian law and Hinduism. The Brahmins are the highest regarded social class, including preachers and teachers, followed by Kshatriyas of...
Introduction Gender equality is a fundamental human right and essential for achieving peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and participation in political and economic decision-making is an important element of sustainable development. It is worth noting that due...
While it may seem that the reasons behind starting and ending a relationship belong to different categories, in some cases, they turn out to be the same. The answer to this similarity phenomenon is determining in what circumstances it occurs more often. According to Umemura et al. (2017), people’s motives...
The findings from surveys and focus groups have made it apparent that with the high rise in the cost of living it’s clear that the reduction of the cost in adoption of pets best suits individuals, especially the low-income persons, and with the rise in the number of domesticated pets,...
The Ethical Basis for the Relation of Individuals to Their Government The ethical basis for the relationship between citizens and the government is that the latter sets laws and regulations that protect individuals’ rights and freedom. Conversely, the citizens are mandated to shelf their interests and obey the obey government...
Introduction This writing aims to explore and present the main points and arguments made in a live talk. The writing will start by identifying the topic of discussion in the live talk and discussing several aspects of the live talk. The TED speaker’s topic is ‘How to Disagree Productively and...
In the modern world, the morality and legality of migration are becoming global problems affecting the level of employment, the overall economy and the national security of any country. When the Department of Homeland Security announced a decree to stop the deportation of undocumented young immigrants, this statement was met...
The key meaning behind the concept of social stratification is the classification of people to the different social classes that possess or lack certain privileges. There is an evident pattern that displays that each society organizes their resources unequally, which leads to the unavoidable stratification (Tumin, 1953). The level of...
Introduction Technology and globalization have immensely contributed to a variety of shifts in political and social spheres as well as economic sectors. These shifts have led to greater interdependence, giving rise to the concept of globalization. The primary impetuses behind globalization are the proliferation of new technologies and the loosening...
Introduction The book 1984, written by George Orwell in 1949, describes a dystopian future world: 1984 was the future of 1949, and the novel’s actions were conducted this year. The main idea is a totalitarian society, where all changes are prohibited, and all people’s will is subdued by the government,...
I chose this issue because it is interesting as it provides diverse analysis possibilities as immigration in the United States is widely debated with potent controversies. For example, observing and exploring immigration policies allows us to identify their efficiency. Comparing expenses on implementing and maintaining those policies by the government...
Online dating is a popular option for finding loving couples that are used by many youngsters worldwide. One of the most popular dating applications is called Tinder. It has more than 75 million users every month. Although Tinder gives a variety of opportunities for dating, some people may start searching...
Introduction The natural freedom of human beings in the original state of nature is different from the freedom made possible by the social contract of the general will. Two concepts are discussed in John Jacque Rousseau’s famous political writings: Second Discourse and On Social Contract. The first concept of freedom...
Managing international groups requires proper understanding of the key notions of intercultural dimensions and their general concept. In terms of establishing effective communication channels with various nations, the factor of recognizing the main cultural distinctions plays a crucial role. Since Australian and Thai people are different due to the Hofstede’s...
Setting Boundaries Between Teachers and Students The yoga ethics in the student/teacher relationship arises from an idea of various boundaries ranging from an array of personal upbringing and regular life experiences. There exists a relationship between teachers and their students who have set boundaries in their coordination and how they...
Introduction Abortion is the cessation of pregnancy at all its stages. There are many positives and negatives to this procedure, which is why there is a debate about permission to perform terminations. Abortions are distinguished between spontaneous (before the twenty-second week) and induced abortions (at the request of the woman)....
Introduction Gender equality is realizing and enabling the knowledge that women have an equal right to education, voting, and holding political seats, labor, and many other areas. The United Arab Emirates is among the leading nations in gender equality in the Middle East region. The accomplishment comes from the fundamental...
Instilling change in people can be challenging, and it requires an effective communication approach to convince the group about the given topic. Public persuasive speech is the most efficient approach that visionary leaders and other individuals apply to sell their opinion and reasons why they feel it is appropriate for...
The deep social crisis that has gripped the world demonstrates the crucial role of the quality of the institutional environment in confronting and overcoming the recurrence of anti-social phenomena. Under these conditions, the thesis of institutional transformations as the core of social development is essential (Midgley, 1999). Recognition of the...
Introduction Indigenous activists have long been on the front lines of global issues, whether defending human rights or maintaining the sanctity of many ethnicities. The effects of colonialism have put Indigenous peoples on the back burner regarding representation and accessibility. Some governments fight and oppress them due to their lack...
Introduction The introductory part’s central idea is that people can use different conversational devices to establish communication. By using a variety of linguistic phenomena, individuals can control how others utilize reasoning to justify their claims. Arguments maps can be created by several means, which is curious to observe in arguing...
A considerable number of people tend to avoid debating as they frequently see it as a disrespectful confrontation of people with opposite opinions who aim to persuade others at any cost. At the same time, while it is possible to avoid an argument with unfamiliar people, family members, and friends...
The feminist movement in modern society is gaining more and more popularity every day. In this regard, debatable questions arise, the consideration of which is necessary for understanding the concepts and concepts of movement. One of these issues is the controversial topic of whether men should defend women’s rights in...
Introduction The concept of human rights and freedoms came to America with the revolutionary movements of the mid-nineteenth century. The civil rights movement is a term that refers to a series of political groups and movements that advocate the equality of citizens before the law. The peak of activity of...
While verbal interactions are universally accepted as the main means of communication, at the same time, people communicate not only with the help of words – they constantly broadcast information through a channel called “non-verbal.” Verbal and nonverbal channels of information transmission are closely related and interdependent, and the relationship...
Issue Description As an analyzed case of violation of accounting ethics, the 2009 scandal will be considered in which the Indian outsourcing company Satyam Computer Services became involved. The key problem lies in the significant overestimation of revenue (approximately $1 billion), which corresponds to a legal violation regarding the falsification...
Maslow’s hierarchy is one of the popular theories of motivation. It is a particular description of human needs from the lowest desires to the highest. Based on this theory, a large number of concepts are currently used in numerous areas of life, including business, education, the health sector, and so...
Introduction Mental problems at the present stage of society are discussed with greater openness than in the past decades. One of the driving forces for the development of this factor was the Crazy movement or Mad Pride. This initiative contributed to the development of awareness that people, regardless of their...
Introduction The social contract theory requires individuals in society to reside together in harmony, following a consensus that creates ministerial and principled obligations of conduct. Over the years, several philosophers like Socrates have attempted to describe the perfect social contract and assess the evolution of existing social theories (Kanatli, 2021)....
How Youths End Up in Care In Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba, youth services provide care to youths between 18-29 years old and under the care of directors. The following conditions must be satisfied for youth to end up in such care provision units in these three provinces. Firstly, the youths...
Introduction David Little believes that human rights are directly related to freedom of conscience and religion. He is also convinced that the existence of human rights is what has contributed to autocratic regimes, the arbitrary use of force, and wars. The rejection of this concept is what leads to the...
Introduction The Blithedale Romance novel dramatizes the conflicts between the private desires of romantic rivalries and the commune’s ideas. Hawthorne’s book discloses the modern settings of communities and the challenges American societies face in viewing everyone as an equal. Set on the Blithedale farm, the American fictional writer incorporates his...
Introduction A colleague was discriminated against at the workplace by another, and reported the issue, insisting they would like their privacy respected. The ethical dilemma involves respecting the privacy of the said victim and letting the culprit walk free, or handling the racism incident to discourage future events from occurring....
Introduction A person who wants to survive in the natural environment in an autonomous existence should be purposeful and guided by intention and strategy. The human being needs to have the qualities of a leader. Independent, but at the same time helping others, is bound to gain the trust of...
Having charmed millions of people worldwide, “Encanto” has become the Disney hit that has allowed for a strong emotional connection with all of its characters. However, the film also represents a curious character study from a sociological standpoint, namely, due to its being grounded in the history and social paradigms...
Effective communication is an integral part of a successful relationship, especially between healthcare providers and their patients. Being able to communicate effectively is an art that has an array of benefits, the most important one is to deliver patient centered and quality care. This paper aims at reflecting an unfortunate...
The CNN article published on 23rd May 2022 addresses the ethical issues surrounding leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention church who are facing allegations of having mishandled sexual abuse reports. The leaders are said to have intimidated the victims and those who advocated for them and resisted reform suggestions over...
Abstract COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic, creating havoc in the workplace. This anthropological study aims to collect data on employees’ informal social interactions outside of work hours to influence government legislation. The fundamental goal of this research is to ascertain the demographic makeup of the individuals, their...
Introduction Gender is a social construction that characterizes humans according to categories, primarily boys and girls or men and women. Adolfsson and Madsen (2019, 56) describe gender as a fluid concept that changes depending on culture, ideologies, norms, and social grounds. Further, the organization stresses that the construction encompasses behaviors,...
Overview Emergency management allows organizations and rescuer teams to respond, prevent and minimize the consequences of disasters. It is essential to understand the concepts of emergency management, a theoretical approach for the formation of the correct behavior strategy in the event of threats. The history of emergency management is vital...
The US and Canada remain the most significant, most attractive points of immigration for many, but the two countries handle immigration differently. Currently, it is easier to immigrate to Canada as the country has several pre-set pathways for new arrivals and a well-functioning online immigration application system (Chand & Tung,...
Incident at Morales is a case that provides the reader and the viewers with a moral problem that is arguably confronted at work and home and indicates the ability to attain an ethically supported decision. The case provides information regarding a group of individuals and their safety-related issues to adhere...
Much research on origins, development, psychology, and other sexual and gender characteristics has been conducted in recent years. However, the features of the LGBTQ+ community itself seem to be considered so well-known that they acquire little attention. Parmenter et al. (2020) attempted to address the issue with a survey of...
Naming allows people to execute their power and creates a social environment. For example, many people are anxious about the proliferation of neopronouns because it is a way for a person to take control of themselves and take it away from others (Green and Calafell 306). In addition, naming constructs...
Introduction Humanity has achieved many achievements over its existence, discovered new phenomena, and developed futuristic technologies. However, every positive deed was offset by some negative consequences. To combat this negative influence, people first try to research and set up theoretical frameworks to understand the ethical effects of their deeds, like...
Every state has the primary responsibility of promoting and protecting human rights. To realize these responsibilities, both local and national governments have to educate the public about human rights, create awareness, raise, and train public officials on the significance of freedom. Governments employ legal instruments that oversee social security in...
The culture of disability is understood to be a set of patterns of behavior, beliefs, and objects of culture that are characteristic of people with disabilities. There are four main dimensions to this culture, including historical, political, personal, and aesthetic (Peters, 2022). When people talk about the historical aspect of...
Notably, both speeches are persuasive and inspirational; they aim to evoke listeners’ thoughts and motivate them to change in life. Hence, the rhetorical mode of both videos is persuasion, which is a style of reasoning that includes a call to action aimed at the audience (Beqiri). The first speech by...
Introduction There are millions of immigrants across the United States, some being legal immigrants while others are illegal. This has created serious concern in the United States government. Illegal immigrants have been a significant problem facing the United States and caused a global uproar. They have been subjected to hostilities...
Nursing is built around support and advocacy regarding patients and their interests. However, not every group of people can expect the same level of assistance, as there are individuals who are highly marginalized within healthcare systems. One such group includes LGBTQIA people, whose issues are still largely ignored within many...
The surroundings one grows up in create a background that indirectly forms the character of a person. Despite their ambitions, their neighbors, having various social statuses, levels of income, and attitudes to crime, drugs, and violence, might stagnate a person’s plans and influence their manners and attitudes to social norms....
Introduction Utilitarianism is a moral philosophy that encourages activities that increase happiness and discourages actions that decrease it. Utilitarian philosophy aims to enhance society while making social, economic, or political decisions. British philosophers and economists Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill are often credited with popularizing the utilitarian school of...
Introduction This work discusses the hypothetical connection between authoritarianism and determinism. Firstly, it explains how Costello et al. (2019) described the concept of free will as “fatalistic determinism, scientific determinism, and unpredictability” (p. 7). Later authors discuss the first notions of this idea. Escape from Freedom: Authoritarianism vs. Determinism Erich...
The current workplace problem has deep roots in the social and historical premises that lead to the currently observed situations in the company. Since it is critical to get a complete understanding of the reasons and background of the conflict, the scholar’s research will contribute to the solution of the...
Introduction The Vietnam War was one of the most important events in the 20th century, which made a considerable impact on the United States and its society. The American troops who participated in the war faced numerous problems on the battlefield, and historians still hold debates over the question of...
For my Ethnography assignment, I am working on a research project named Informal Socialization of Employees After Work Hours or Outside Environment. At the moment, I am focusing on the areas of cultural domains and behavior and context for my subjects. The area of workplace sociology is a challenging field...
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions covers many issues and aspects of human life, starting from the difference in perceptions and metaphysics to social values and norms. The author highlights certain features of society and modern beliefs that might be limited to some points through satire and the fictional world....
The purpose of this essay is to set up a thought experiment in which a moral dilemma must be resolved. The problem with the experiments submitted for consideration is the impossibility of a single correct solution. The questions proposed for consideration go beyond the limits of standard philosophical tasks, presenting...
Memorandum According to the golden rule, one should treat others how one wants to be treated in return. As a philosophical theory, the law of gold can be used to direct your actions in various situations, and many organizations throughout history have devised it. We will go into greater detail...
The situation where a new child gets left out of the group activities by other children represents the consequences of prejudices and stereotyping within the group setting. Overall, group activities are prompt to have more commune psychological motifs and tendencies rather than individual behavior or face-to-face communication. Hence, the evaluation...
As little more than a woman, the notion of becoming older can be frightening. You can accept a new reality and identity when you reach the sixties in a world that values women for their freshness and witty. In Women rowing north: navigating life’s currents and flourishing as we age...
Overview The United States is among the countries with the highest number of immigrants in the world. Although the U.S. has often adopted a policy allowing people from other nations to live within it, the challenges facing these immigrants and their children have attracted attention from various scholars. Second-generation immigrants...
The Fallacies of Emotional Argument Wang and Stevenson’s article contains one of the fallacies of emotional reasoning. The authors tell the story of real-life heroes, residents of Shanghai, who cannot get out of China due to the authorities’ policies. The stories told by Wang and Stevenson are meant to evoke...
The most fundamental aspect of living with each other is oneness, even with varying discrepancies, including but not limited to religion, genetic makeup, socio-cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and hobbies among people. In this unbounded, infinite, and ever-changing world, humanity’s most foundational principle is to aim for freedom of the will, based...
By definition, the concept of systemic oppression is very complex, with many different forms. Whether it is about race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, or religion, a group is deprived of the same opportunities and advantages as their counterparts. At the heart of all systemic oppression are centuries of laws, policies,...
Introduction Everyone has the fundamental right to live safely, free from harm, repression, racism, and stigma. Worldwide human rights legislation places responsibilities on States to guarantee that everyone, without exception, has access to these rights. Even though we commend the growing efforts being made in many countries to defend the...
Social norms can differ from governmental rules as they are not written in constitutions or official governmental documents. Societies build specific standards that might vary in diverse countries, but some norms are common around the world. According to van Kleef et al. (2019), people expect others to have stable psychological...
Ex-offenders often encounter an atmosphere that discourages them from becoming productive citizens when released in the United States. Studies have shown that within three years of their release, 67.8 percent of ex-offenders are rearrested (Astrada 2018). With almost two million individuals jailed in the United States, recidivism damages both convicts’...
Introduction Gender role is a colossal pillar of every society, and although nowadays, a shift from assigned and stereotyped gender roles is more prominent, they still significantly affect people’s lives. A gender role is a way to indicate which behaviors are acceptable and appropriate based on a person’s gender or...
In the 1950s, the population of St. Louis, Missouri at its peak was more than 850,000 people. Seventy years later, that figure became almost three times lower: only under 300,000 live in the city today. The problem is evident, and civic leaders intend to compensate for the decades of St....
The sociological perspective stands for the approach in sociology, which views human behavior in the context of social backgrounds, such as relationships, social structures, and history. The sociological perspective focuses on the influence of outside factors on people’s actions without considering the component of their inner peculiar properties and opinions....
The term euthanasia comes from the Greek words: euth – “good” and thanatos – “death”. It means a conscious action leading to the death of a hopelessly suffering person in a relatively quick and painless way to stop incurable pain and suffering (Goligher et al. 150). Euthanasia, as a new...
Importance of Framing for Social Movements When defined this way, social movements may sound similar to special-interest organizations, and they do share some characteristics. A social movement is an organized attempt by many people to achieve or prevent social, political, economic, or cultural change (Shuster & Campos-Castillo, 2017). It is...
The issue worries citizens of most civilized countries of the world. Recall that it has acquired a nationwide character; when discussing it, the opinions of influential people collide. This problem is important in itself and is part of the struggle for understanding women’s freedom and moral norms. The religiously conservative...
Susan Cain’s (2012) TED talk provides a lot of new insights into the process of communication in general and how introverts and extroverts interact with the world in particular. First of all, her story feels very personal and passionate. Talking about her experiences and life stories, Cain (2012) reveals her...
Introduction The adolescent stage of development is essential as the time when valuable social and cognitive skills are acquired. Moreover, at this step, a person learns new about one’s body, experiences physical and hormonal changes, and displays individual sexual characteristics for the first time. Adolescents are often viewed as a...
Personal and professional values help people to make their judgments in different contexts. Personal values, as a rule, embrace a person’s inner qualities and the qualities he or she wants to find in others, such as care, honesty, and sincerity. These values are formed starting from a person’s birth by...
Introduction Sexual orientation and sex issues have always been exciting topics for discussion in society. In the 20th century, with the growing trends of political control, issues of sexual preference became the subject of public discussions and political campaigns. Remarkably, by controlling the sexual behavior of their ‘populations’, the states...
A stereotype is an oversimplified generalization but the widely fixed idea of a person, group, or thing in a particular setting. By stereotyping our inference, we conclude that an individual has a range of abilities and characteristics similar to all group members. The primary dimensions that I have learned are...
“A censorship of sex? There was installed rather an apparatus for producing an ever greater quantity of discourses about sex, capable of functioning and taking effect in its very economy” (Foucault 23). The history of sexual development is identified by many cases related to censorship issues. Sex and sexuality reflect...
Introduction The question of what affects the formation of personality genes or upbringing has worried humanity since ancient times. This is due to the fact that it is challenging to separate the effect of genes and environmental factors. The results of the research conducted by specialists contradict the well-established belief...
Introduction Technological progress promotes closer communication and cooperation between representatives of different cultures. Moreover, moving between countries and migrating for a permanent residence have become easier. As a result, intercultural contacts at various levels are more intense, and cultural competency becomes significant. This concept covers knowledge and skills, contributing to...
The state of Canadian prisons has been an issue of concern for more than a century now. Additionally, prisons are run in a manner that does not promote rehabilitation, which should be the goal of penitentiaries. Multiple reports over the years have shown that inmates are subjected to violence, torture,...
Introduction Historically the government of the United States is known to put measures that limit the number of immigrants who enter the country. This law forces some people, most with relatives in the country, to enter the country illegally. Some laws against illegal migrants are unconstitutional and subject the culprits...
Ethical Question Should abortions be allowed when the mother’s life is at risk or when pregnancy results from rape or incest, but not in other cases? Is it effective to address utilitarianism to define abortion as morally permissible if the mother’s life is at risk or pregnancy is an outcome...
Introduction Immigrants seeking greener pastures and other forces driving migration, including poverty and war, have made countries, including the US, experience their upsurge. Most non-citizen individuals believe that moving to America will become the source of their betterment of life due to massive job opportunities. Even though there is no...
Introduction The context of modern communication and life as a whole is impossible to imagine without non-physical means of connecting with others. However, before the middle of the 19th century, one small message could take days and weeks to be delivered to the recipient, impeding efficient communication between people. The...
This paper aims to explore the essence of facial expressions in nonverbal communication in enhancing the day-to-day interactions among people in a specific setup. The paper also outlines the theories used in assessing nonverbal communication and how it applies when using facial expressions. The terminologies used in nonverbal communication have...
Introduction The moral status of the embryo and fetus is the primary ethical question in the abortion debate. From the notion that a fetus is a human person with full moral standing and rights and to the conception to the belief that a fetus has no rights, even if it...
Introduction The healthcare setting can be a high-stress environment hence the need for conflict management techniques. They should equip their workforce with accurate skills regarding routines, attitude, and effective communication (Williams, 2020). Thus, when people think that they have some irreconcilable goals, they can still work together. Background The train...
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) and The Sternberg Triarchic Abilities Test (STAT) are two standard methods to evaluate intelligence among children. The former assesses five primary areas – visual spatial, verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, processing speed, and working memory (Eckerd, 2022). As a result, WISC-IV and WISC-V provide...
Everyday communication, in any circumstances, business or personal, involves talking and listening. Recently, because of the development of technology, people have begun to lose the ability to listen. Interestingly, most of the time, 60% listen and process information during a conversation, but now only 25% are remembered (Treasure, 2011). In...
Introduction At present, gender inequality persists in various forms, and it is essential to discuss relevant social issues to make a positive change. One of the notable topics in gender studies includes the cause-and-effect relationship between gender stereotyping and girls’ academic performance in exact sciences. Extensive research has proved that...
There are various definitions of what it means to be an American. A person with American citizenship is an American. However, being an American is much more as it means being committed to and sharing American values and ideals (Elfenbein & Hanson, 2019). Being an American also means that one...
Generation NeXt is a common group of young people who are younger than twenty-six-year-old. Their behavior in college is being studied to understand how modern people choose their areas of interest and how they find jobs in the fast-changing world. The hypothesis proposed by Taylor (2006) shows that college students...
Introduction Feminism is the advocacy of equal human rights for women based on gender equality between men and women. It outlines that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities in social, political, and economic settings. Feminism supports the idea of equality for all human beings and condemns the...
Social workers and human service professionals can apply their skills and knowledge to fulfill various roles, including that of a facilitator. Facilitation provides human service specialists with opportunities for promoting positive change and assisting social group members with getting at the roots of their issues. This role incorporates the application...
“If you repeat a lie one thousand times, it becomes the truth” – this line is attributed to Joseph Goebbels, who was the minister of propaganda in the Nazi Germany. This sinister message is perfect for describing the mechanism of labeling and how it affects individuals, both those being branded...
The paradigm of human experience is an intangible phenomenon that embarks everyone on a unique journey of self-exploration. The uniqueness and the magnitude of these experiences are especially visible to the ones trying to dissect and explain the causal link between every slightest detail in the human mind. In the...
Introduction Effective communication is significant when passing a message from one person to another and may be influenced by various factors. Culture plays a significant role in communication since it affects how people see things and communicate them. Consequently, people from different cultures may misinterpret each other’s communication. Perception, equality,...
Transgender is a superordinate term that describes a person whose gender expression, identity, or behavior do not comply with their ascribed sex. Gender identity defines awareness of being a man, woman, both, or belonging anywhere in the realm of the gender spectrum. Gender expression defines how people communicate their gender...
In this paper, I will prove that capitalism is the means through which the rich subjugate the rest of society, as evidenced by the pervasiveness of inequality in “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair and the “Address to the Prisoners of Cook County Jail” by Clarence Darrow. The degree to which...
Introduction The issue of human rights has featured prominently in many legislative processes and constitutions across the globe. One of the outstanding concerns revolving around people’s liberties is the public’s right to know. Different declarations have identified the right to information as a fundamental human right that all governments need...
The Sanctuary Movement recently reemerged under the Trump era as a popular movement to protect and defend the communities of color and immigrants. It is stated that “in the Trump era, activists are once again proclaiming various institutional spaces—from college campuses to entire cities—sites of sanctuary” (Barron, 190). However, it...
