Ethical Considerations in Educational Research: Protecting Participants and Data

Introduction When conducting research, one of the critically important and necessary components is to ensure their ethics. This is especially true for those works that attract individuals and their personal information. Problems with ensuring an ethical component can jeopardize not only the scientific research itself but also the privacy of...

The Ethical Debate on Abortion: Moral, Legal, and Social Impacts

Introduction For many years, abortion has been a widely discussed issue in society, causing intense debate regarding its correctness and ethics. Many people argue that a woman has the right to make choices regarding her reproductive abilities. On the other hand, the public also insists that abortion is an immoral...

Prostitution Debate: Legalization vs. Prohibition and Global Stances

Introduction The debate around prostitution is one that has been ongoing for centuries. On the one hand, there are those who advocate for the legalization and regulation of prostitution, while on the other hand, there are those who believe that it should be outright prohibited. In this essay, I will...

Secularization Theory Through the Lens of Functionalism on the Role of Religion in Society

Introduction Today, there is agreement that secularization is of great importance and is a characteristic feature of modern society. It establishes that traditional religious symbols and values cannot function as a force uniting society and that science and technology play a decisive role in solving the problems that have arisen....

The Importance of Animal Testing in Medical Research and Ethics

Introduction Humans have long used animal testing to assess how the disease affects biology. There is debate about whether animal testing can be abandoned and moved to more humane and modern models that benefit humans and do not harm animals. Testing animals for scientific purposes in medicine is appropriate because...

Sex Work: Health Implications, Legalization Debate, and Risks

Introduction Sex work has long been a controversial and debated topic worldwide. Sex work refers to the exchange of sexual services for money or goods. The practice of sex work raises various implications for health, including physical, emotional, and sexual health. Health Implications Physical Physically, sex workers are more prone...

Government Censorship in China as a Violation of Free Speech Rights

Introduction Government censorship is a common problem in many modern countries. Severe regulation of the information space can negatively affect the capabilities of citizens. This trend has begun to spread rapidly due to globalization and widespread access to various information (Antwi-Boateng and Al Mazrouei 11). Thus, government regulators directly influence...

Importance of Voting: Civic Duty and Democratic Engagement

Voting is a right and an obligation of anyone aged eighteen and above. Many citizens neglect the opportunity to participate in selecting the new representatives of the power branch, which is not justified. Indeed, the right to vote is officially only a right, and no one can be made to...

The Unethical Tuskegee Experiment and Its Human Rights Violations

Overview of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study In 1932, the southern states were experiencing a syphilis pandemic that affected poor people the most. No one cared about impoverished and black people. Worse, physicians seemed unconcerned about their concerns. The medical profession blamed poverty-related ailments on “bad blood.” Wealthy patients received excessive...

The Civil Rights Movement: Struggle for Equality and Social Change in America

Introduction Since the post-war years in the United States, the problem of the struggle of African Americans for civil rights as a result of prolonged racial discrimination has been particularly acute. Many social barriers aimed at discriminating against black US citizens naturally provoked a backlash. As a result, this led...

Argumentative Reasoning: Dialogue and Problem-Solving Skills

Introduction Reasoning is an essential aspect of any dialogue, as this aspect helps people build mutual understanding. Cooperation and contracts can only be made because reasoning leads people to some logical conclusions about the options being considered. Thus, each type of reasoning can work differently, which affects how people think...

The Importance of Transitions in Crafting Coherent and Engaging Speeches

Introduction Transitions are crucial in speeches. They serve as bridges that connect different ideas, ensuring a smooth and coherent flow of information. Transitions linking concepts together help the audience follow the speaker’s thoughts without confusion or disarray. Without these transitions, speeches can feel disjointed and perplexing, leaving listeners struggling to...

Cultural Assimilation and Identity in Marie Myung-Ok Lee’s Eat Turkey, Become American

Introduction Every immigrant lives in a new country through the so-called “immigration process,” during which he realizes the transformations in his life due to environmental changes. It has been shown that the immigration process itself may result in several psychological issues, including loss and separation from one’s home and loved...

Mastering Active Listening for Better Communication and Relationships

Introduction Active listening is a valuable ability that may help us better comprehend and appreciate our interlocutors. Instead of waiting our turn to speak, active listening allows us to concentrate on what the other person is saying and understand their perspective. Aspects of Active Listening Paying Attention to Words and...

Effective Use of Transitions and Strong Speech Openings and Conclusions

Introduction Speeches can captivate, move, and impact their audience for the long term. A speech’s efficacy depends on several aspects, with the opening and conclusion being especially important in determining the listeners’ overall impression of the address. Through her personal experiences, Nora, a captivating speaker, leads audiences on a journey...

Ethical Implications of Excluding Radical Groups from College Festivals

Case Description Camden County College plans a weeklong festival celebrating its diverse student body, featuring cultural showcases. Camden’s Most Righteous (CMR), a controversial religious group, has requested to participate. Some CCC students support this, but others object, fearing it would create discomfort and imply college endorsement of extremist views. Case...

Supporting Adolescents Through Identity Crisis: Insights from Psychosocial Theories

Introduction Adolescence is one of the most challenging periods in young people’s and their parents’ lives. The main reason is the unstable psyche that undergoes the most significant changes and developments. This paper explores different psychosocial theories to suggest strategies for supporting a young person experiencing an identity crisis and...

The Ethical Debate on Abortion: Perspectives and Moral Implications

Introduction Abortion has always been a disputable issue because of the numerous ethical issues associated with it. The parties supporting the legalization of the procedure and those insisting on its prohibition offer various arguments to support their claims. The moral permissibility of abortion depends on the perspective of the procedure...

US Immigration History: Chinese Exclusion Act and Policy Changes

Insights from Immigration History The massive influx of the Chinese into the USA in the mid-19th century during the gold rush era demonstrates how well news was transmitted even without modern technology. At the same time, the citizens of China will subsequently be banned from entering the country, legalized by...

Shifts in U.S. Immigration Policies: Historical and Political Influences

Introduction Shifts in immigration policies in the United States reflect the attitude toward refugees, asylum seekers, and foreign workers. It is necessary to assess how these changes come into existence, as society dictates their occurrence. American politics recently passed through a phase of major anti-immigration policies. The opposing parties aimed...

Understanding Gender Beyond the Binary: The Influence of Religion and Stereotypes

Introduction Gender can be misunderstood in many cases as a binary system of male and female. This misconception, however, may be exacerbated by the instruments of religious influence, which may inadvertently or purposefully create false perceptions. The study of gender stereotypes, religious myths, and the binary system can help to...

Comparing Speeches by Dr. King and Alicia Garza on Justice

Introduction The speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Alicia Garza from the Black Lives Matter movement are two of the most influential and moving speeches of the modern era. Both speakers had the power to capture their audience with their passionate delivery and body language. While both...

Book Bans in the United States as Threats to Intellectual Freedom

Introduction The United States, established on the standards of freedom and liberty, finds itself amid a concerning surge in the prohibition of books inside its school areas. A report by Pen America, a free speech organization, unveils the expanding censorship endeavors and their implications for gratis discourse and intellectual freedom....

The European Migration Crisis: Security and Human Rights

Introduction For centuries, people in virtually every region of the world have often had to leave their homes and seek safety to escape persecution, armed conflict, or political violence. Recently, migration processes have been intensifying, and the crisis has been exacerbated by the fact that EU states have been unable...

Human Rights Violations and the Fast Fashion Industry: An Analysis of Causes and Solutions

Introduction The environmental effect of the fast fashion business has been widely discussed in recent years, but the issue of human rights breaches inside the sector is primarily disregarded. Arrigo (2020) defines it as rapidly manufacturing and selling stylish, low-priced apparel. Many of these brands have factories in developing nations...

Duty Ethics and the Protection of Marine Species and Habitats

Application of Deontology to Protection of Marine Life Deontological or duty ethics provide valuable frameworks for reasoning on how to help marine species and habits. Duty ethics would suggest that people are morally obligated to protect marine species and habitats, regardless of the potential benefits or harms (Beauchamp & Childress,...

Developing Ethics and Strategy for Modern Life: A Guide to Moral Frameworks

Introduction Being ethical means behaving in the best possible way with oneself and others. Therefore, it is connected with morality and inner values on the one side and efficiency and strategy on the other. In the modern world, which is highly complex, being ethical means combining these qualities: being efficient...

Evaluating Les Stroud’s Communication Skills in ‘Survivorman’

TV Show Background For the TV show to be evaluated, the Canadian documentary “Survivorman” was chosen, and the creator, producer, and main character is Les Stroud (2005-2016). As a well-known showman and wilderness survival expert, Mr. Stroud has managed to create a project in which he is the main protagonist,...

The Essential Role of Leadership in Society and Its Absence

Thesis The significance of leadership in influencing the modern world has long been explored in the social sciences. Effective leadership, from commercial leaders to political leaders, is crucial for society’s efficient operation. When dealing with emergencies, effective leadership is necessary to give direction and coordination (Mohanty). But, a world without...

The Dynamics of Family Communication in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Introduction Family is a complex societal structure with its own specifications, rules and principles, which differs it from ordinary society. For a family to be healthy and to function well, there must be family interactions and communication. Positive interactions and effective communication among family members foster emotional closeness, comprehension, and...

Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Wild Animals: Challenges and Responsibilities

Ethical Values in Wildlife Management The treatment of wild animals is a complex and responsible process that requires compliance with high ethical standards, caution, and professionalism. Firstly, the ethical values that can be safely prescribed for treating wild animals are care and respect for animal life. Treatment should be carried...

Rawls’ Original Position Theory in a Just Society

Introduction Human nature implies taking advantage of all situations and often ignoring the well-being of others for the sake of happiness. One of the most critical issues in this context is the search for possible methods and tools that would create a just society where each individual’s life would be...

Sexuality in Older Adults: Stereotypes and Social Perceptions

Introduction The influence of sexual relations on a person is multifaceted. The physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of our lives are affected. Against the background of a decrease in the production of sex hormones, sexual desire, and sexual activity gradually decrease. Not only the young but also the elderly themselves...

Legal and Ethical Impacts of the Right to Be Forgotten

Introduction High internet penetration, especially in developed countries, makes it possible for information to go viral and reach millions of people within minutes. The implicated may not want some of their personal posts to continue lingering online because of the impact it can have on their career, social relations, and...

Why Good People Act Unethically and How to Avoid Rationalization

Introduction The issue of human behavior is complicated, and a wide range of variables can affect how decisions are made. Decent individuals sometimes act inappropriately and make dubious decisions to appear more likable, hide a mistake, and many other reasons. People then begin to justify their behaviors and rationalize their...

Vygotsky’s Psychosocial Theory and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems

Introduction Vygotsky expanded on the impact of social interaction and culture in shaping and orienting cognition in his study of cognitive development using psychosocial theory concepts. Humans have basic physical features and natural psychological processes shared across ethnic backgrounds, but they vary depending on the unique symbol systems to which...

Black Feminism: Marches in Support of Black Women

Brief Summary The first marches in support of black women transpired in the aftermath of the growing prominence of the Black Liberation Movement and the Women’s Movement. The main subject of the readings is black feminism. Black feminism, or anti-racist feminism, is a part of feminist theory that was created...

Book Review on “Turning Japanese Memoirs of a Sansei” by David Mura

A Brief Analysis of The Author’s Main Viewpoints Mura’s book “Turning Japanese Memoirs of a Sansei” is a poignant exploration of the complexity of the Japanese-American identity. He argues that one’s identity is dynamic and ever-changing and cannot be easily defined or categorized (8). He emphasizes the importance of understanding...

King’s Rhetoric in His Letter from Birmingham Jail

Introduction Racism and discrimination are acute social issues that have impacted every individual throughout the history of the United States. However, while nowadays, society is on its way to becoming more tolerant, only half a decade ago, racism was a matter of life or death. Violence based on discrimination caused...

Communication Approaches in Counseling

One of the first things I have learned through the course is that paraphrasing is one of the most proficient ways to demonstrate understanding when actively listening. A client’s essential words summarize what they said, and the counselor then repeats them to ensure they understood it clearly. It is necessary...

Navigating Risk and Resilience in Child Welfare

Introduction Children at risk require close attention to protective services and appropriate assistance provided. In the cases under analysis, the extent of risk, as well as the range of protective factors, vary substantially. Finally, for Gabriella, the risk of sexual abuse currently represents the greatest concern, whereas Jasmine requires an...

The High-Tech Aspect of Modern Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Introduction Contemporary jurisprudence is an increasingly complex field requiring a deep understanding of the underlying processes and procedures. While courts remain the primary institutions for resolving legal cases, more and more people and businesses turn to alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) due to the possibilities this approach provides to all parties...

The Justness of Socrates’s Decision to Accept the Death Penalty

Introduction It is hard to disagree that not many people are ready to die to prove their point of view and stay moral until the end. Socrates was sentenced to death for instilling ‘wrong’ political views in the youth, but instead of escaping his death, the philosopher accepted it with...

Cooperation, Social Dilemmas and Game Theory

Introduction Many social connections are still competitive if humans are perfectly capable of cooperating and if ethics, social justice, and other characteristics of humans encourage cooperation. It is possible to assume that the character of the social condition had more to do with competition than with the individuals (Barreda-Tarrazona et...

Individual Decision-Making and Argument

Complex processes, structures, and environmental interactions characterize contemporary institutions and organizations. One challenge economists, analysts, and marketers face is understanding the decision-making process. Likewise, scholars have shown increased interest in understanding decision-making outcomes to make better theoretical predictions, develop effective strategies, and suggest better public policies (Jiménez & Brocos, 2021)....

Argument: Social, Political, and Economic Change

People, either individually or in groups, often choose a specific course of action. However, the question is how they decide on the arguments to support. Arguers usually get influenced by their environment and available resources, or their idea seems constrained by choice structure. Individuals typically make decisions by relying on...

Successful Marriage Components

Divorce is becoming a prominent social concern nowadays, particularly in developed nations. As such, people are looking for the issues that typically lead to the dissolution of the marriage as well as ways to reinforce it. One such consideration is mutual respect, which is missing from many such unions. In...

Discussion: Ethics in Healthcare Research

This assessment critically evaluates two peer-reviewed journal articles concerning ethics in research. The first is “Publication pressure versus ethics, in research and publication” by Bahl and Bahl (2021), and the second is entitled “Research and publication ethics in developing countries” by Sharma and Ghimire (2021). The two research articles go...

Animal Rights: The Blackfish Film

Animal cruelty and lack of care by human beings is a widespread issue across the world. Many animals are held captive in isolated regions and exploited for routine economic gains by wealth companies. When marine mammals, such as orca whales, are removed from the huge ocean and placed in metal...

“Multiple Meanings of Money” by Smita Premchander

Today, money is the measure of success in many areas, influencing the way of assessing personal efficiency and well-being. Thus, it becomes increasingly more important to understand how to manage finances – on both micro- and macro-level. Various studies are interested the differences between men and women in their money-related...

Self-Introduction and Secrets of Great Presentations

The most outstanding speakers in history capture audiences’ attention from the introduction. Public speaking can be self-introductory or general, each involving audience engagement through rhetoric and tonal proficiency. An effective speech is one that audiences can remember long after its delivery and, in most cases, creates a speaker’s legacy. This...

Transsexual Attractions and Sexual Reassignment Surgery

Summary The article “Transsexual attractions and sexual reassignment surgery: Risks and potential risks” by Richard P. Fitzgibbons discusses transsexual issues and sex reassignment surgeries (SRS) that are widely disseminated by the media, governments, and schools. It is often young people who turn to specialists for treatment of transsexual attraction (TSA)...

Representation of Class Model Through Interest Groups

Similar Characteristics with Class Model Class model describes the system from the standpoint of those who control the means of production. At this point power is based on the property (Marger, 2014). As the most wealthy class can control the society by taking into account the means of production, it...

Aspects of the “#MeToo” Movement

Introduction Social movements have been gaining momentum worldwide as people seek to effect positive social change in their communities. One of these movements is the #MeToo Movement, which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This movement seeks to empower victims of sexual assault and harassment and to hold criminals...

Gender: Navigating State, Religion and Gender

Gender is a complicated social construct that includes the expectations that society places on people based on their perceived sex and the duties, attitudes, and behaviors they are expected to exhibit. While gender is primarily affected by cultural, social, and historical factors, sex refers to male and female biological and...

The Impacts of FaceTime and Telecommuting on People

Introduction Face time refers to being physically present during regular business hours, whereas telecommuting allows workers to work from home or other locations. This research aims to investigate the tremendous and negative impacts of face time and telecommuting on people and companies and to develop solutions to strike a balance...

Immigration Policy and International Security

Immigration reform must start with the implementation of an appropriate immigration policy that caters to international and national security as well. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees federal immigration agencies (Bergmann 37). Contemporary immigration has serious security connotations to first-world countries and therefore be addressed...

Ethics in Group Psychotherapy

Introduction The ethical dilemma in the situation is that the interns are discussing clients in a public setting and sharing confidential information about the clients to understand their difficulties. The confidentiality statutes require therapists to refrain from discussing privileged information with colleagues, friends, family, or other persons not involved in...

Assigned Female at Birth and Women’s Rights

Introduction The term cisgender involves people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, a person assigned female at birth (AFAB) and identifying as female is a cisgender female. Similarly, an AFAB person who does not identify as either male or female is considered a...

Effects of Colonization on Women in Canada

Introduction These traces were manifested most strongly in the rapist policy of sterilization of women, which was carried out in Canada by the then authorities. In addition, there were multiple significant violations of their rights, which will be studied in this work (Ryan et al., 2021). Forced Sterilization Forced sterilization...

Sociological Theories Applied to “9500 Liberty” Documentary

9500 Liberty focuses on the history of immigration laws in Virginia. It reveals the major events that occurred during the period of repressive immigration policies. Viewers are able to trace the cause-and-effect relationship between government actions and the social panic that erupted during the passage of the law, which justified...

Native American Identity and Race

The definition of race nowadays differs significantly from its original meaning among the XVI-century European colonizers of Northern America. The early colonist society shaped a controversial understanding of the term, particularly concerning Native Americans. Lawrence Blum’s book presents a comprehensive historical overview of the evolution of the term “race” and...

Gender Roles in Dual-Income Families

The typical gender roles in families have been debated for decades. With the rise of dual-income families, the roles of men and women within the family have changed. Historically, males have been seen as the household breadwinners. Men were expected to pay financially for their families, while women cared for...

The Black Lives Matter Movement and White Supremacy

The execution of African-American George Floyd prompted a surge of public indignation unparalleled in the United States, both on the streets and online. The event was the final straw for the country’s minority groups, bringing up concerns of racial inequity and police brutality, and protests continue today. The Black Lives...

The “Who Invented the Taser?” Video Analysis

The video entitled ‘Who Invented the Taser?’ covers the history and current issues surrounding the use of Tasers. The earliest use of electrical technology by police officers dates back to the 1960s and Civil Rights activism (Today I Found Out, 2019). The current use of Tasers illustrates the complexity of...

The Negotiation Process: Communication Barriers

Introduction Although genetically embedded through communication processes, the negotiation process can be complex and multifaceted. Communication barriers interfere with effective contact between the negotiating parties. These obstacles hinder the exchange of ideas between people and their understanding. It is impossible to avoid communication barriers, as they arise due to typical...

Why Witches Were Accused in Human Reproduction Issues

The primary source, “Malleus Maleficarum,” and the secondary source, by Lynda Roper, on cannibalism, both offer a glimpse into the beliefs and accusations surrounding witches. According to the “Malleus Maleficarum,” witches were accused of various crimes related to disrupting or harming human reproduction, including aborting fetuses, killing newborns, and making...

“The Debate Over Immigration…” Article by Bump

The author of “The debate over immigration often relies on murky assumptions about the law,” Philip Bump, published in the Washington Post, argues that the debate surrounding immigration is often misguided due to a lack of clarity regarding the laws that govern it. The public discourse on immigration frequently relies...

Immigrants in the Healthcare Settings

Summary During the president Trump administration, immigration enforcement intensified significantly, and there had also been an uptick in antimigration discourse and attitude. In such a setting, there were inaccurate representations of immigrants as drug traffickers and lawbreakers as an avenue of a deliberate narrative aimed at reducing aggregate immigration. That...

“Pride Is More Than a Parade…” Article by Murphy

Introduction The article “Pride is more than a parade and rainbow transitions. We Need Action and Allyship,” written by Anna Murphy, was published on September 3, 2022. In his article, the author opines that pride is necessary to eradicate the fetishization and demonization of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. According to the author,...

Aspects of the Nonverbal Rule-Breaking

Introduction Communication is a complex phenomenon that includes many biological, social, and psychological elements. One of the major components of interpersonal interactions is nonverbal communication (NVC) (Floyd, 2020). It is generally defined by scholars as “everything but the words,” including visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile communication channels (Hall et al.,...

Rewriting Roosevelt’s Four Democracies Speech

In the speech Four Democracies, Franklin D Roosevelt spoke about why democracy matters, as well as how and why it should be protected. I would choose to expand on this discussion further by explaining my perspective on the matter and why it is important to preserve it. Primarily, one of...

Esther Ngumbi’s Speech Analysis

As a speaker, Esther Ngumbi does numerous things well when telling her story. First, throughout the speech, Ngumbi chooses the right intonation patterns and body language to emphasize her key points. For instance, she implements pausation, speaks considerably louder, and nods to accentuate the fact that her parents invested everything...

Social Sciences Models and Circular Questions

The questions that have been applied during the discussion with a couple of strengths and resources align with three social science models. Namely, the postmodernist, social constructionism, and recovery frameworks are attributed to the inquiries that were presented during the therapy. In regard to postmodernism, the approach highlights the influence...

Social Exchange Theory in Case of Adolescent

Introduction Adolescence is one of the most problematic in terms of character and behavior. The person begins to know himself, and the depth of their self-consciousness increases. However, at the same time, it is the first period they face the outside world with a responsibility to make essential decisions independently....

“Netiquette” vs. “Looking in Looking Out” Articles

Social media has dramatically transformed the way people communicate with each other, bringing both opportunities and challenges to the realm of interpersonal communication. Understanding the rules and best practices for communicating effectively and responsibly in this virtual space is important to make the most of these technological advancements. Two sources...

Abortion: Ethical and Moral Issues

Introduction Abortion is one of the urgent problems worldwide, and disputes about the permissibility of abortion and infanticide have been conducted since ancient times. It has demographic meaning, political and social significance, and an essential ethical aspect. The acuteness in the discussion of abortion problems persists, even though this problem...

The Non-Identity Problem: The Issue of Morality

Introduction The issue of morality has been a contentious subject for many scholars. Notably, the concern has unearthed vital genetics topics in non-identity problems. For instance, David Brocks has summarized his position on the non-identity issue. Brocks provided three case scenarios to illustrate his reasoning for his assertion. Discussion In...

Communication: Critical Thinking Habits

Introduction A system of judgments called critical thinking is used to evaluate events, interpret phenomena, and analyze things and information before coming to unbiased conclusions. A person with developed critical thinking possesses a range of abilities, including the capacity for observation, the justification of one’s viewpoint, concentration on information study,...

Tulsa Race Massacre Historical Context

Introduction Events such as the Tulsa Massacre do not occur at random times or places. They are woven into a wider social framework that includes racial, political, and economic circumstances. A large number of similar instances occurred between 1900 and 1920. (Messer, 2021). Migration and labor unrest, alertness and perception...

Rhetoric of The World Can’t Keep Fishing Like This by Allgeier and Punke

Rhetorical appeals are a potent tool that a speaker can use to present a certain argument and support his/her claims. Appealing to logos, ethos, and pathos, a person can persuade the audience and make people believe in the correctness of his/her opinion. For this reason, it is vital to use...

Hearing Impairments and Effective Communication

People who self-identify as deaf, deaf-blind, hearing-impaired, late-deaf, and hard of hearing are all included in the term deaf today. Hearing loss that is so profound that there is little to no functional hearing is typically referred to as deaf people (Easterbrooks & Dostal, 2020). People who have been deaf...

The Impact of Narrative Voice and Writing Style in Hong Kingston’s Reflections

The manner that Hong Kingston uses the narrative voice and the writing style she has chosen to express her personal emotions of perplexity and the distorting of the past is quite effective in illustrating the misogynistic society she is referring to. Throughout this chapter, readers are informed of the destructive...

Inventing the Immigration Problem by Benton-Cohen

Thesis: Katherine Benton-Cohen brings attention to how the Dillingham Commission (DC) affected people coming to the US. The author argues that the DC presented immigration as an issue (Benton-Cohen, 2018). By demonstrating problems associated with individuals entering the country, the DC allowed those in power to decide who was accepted...

Assessing President Kennedy’s Vision for Space Exploration

President John Kennedy has a rather optimistic and empowering perspective on space exploration. He is trying to emphasize the importance of this deed by saying that there is no prejudice and hate in outer space, and wants this mission to be handled with great care and consideration (Kennedy, 1962). It...

Narrative Techniques in Multimedia Storytelling

The authors of different stories usually want to attract readers’ attention and ensure they are interested in reading the text. Therefore, immersive techniques were developed to show writers how their writing can keep people’s attention. There are four main types of methods, which are called immersive reading, stories, experience, and...

The Capitol Riot from a Sociological Perspective

Riots are an essential topic in sociology since they explain the behaviors of people and what contributed to such actions. Usually, riots are the aggression that accumulates in society and then manifests into a physical confrontation. Among such events is the one that happened in 2021, which was a riot...

Donald Trump’s Crisis Rhetoric at the US–Mexico Border

Introduction Donald J. Trump is a highly controversial figure in American politics, and his policies, statements, and manners of speaking have been repeatedly criticized and rethought. For instance, his opinion on immigration and the current status of the US-Mexico border is still controversial and contentious for many people (Collier 1)....

Female Sexuality and Beauty Representation

The question of female sexuality is being hotly debated in academic, political, and general public arenas. This resulted in the woman’s appearance being redrawn, among other things. In one way or another, the 1950s appear to have started such a change in television and popular culture on a larger scale...

Unveiling the Gender Gap: Feminist Theory in Sociology

Feminist theory in sociology shifts the emphasis from men to women and from social structure to the lived experiences of individuals. Feminist philosophy provides insight into issues frequently overlooked within the prism of modern society. It advocates for equality and justice by analyzing society and revealing the social mechanisms that...

Leveraging Surfers as Coastal Environmental Monitoring Platforms

In the study of Brewin et al. “On the Potential of Surfers to Monitor Environmental Indicators in The Coastal Zone”, the researchers examine the feasibility of using surfers as platforms to increase the number of samples for environmental indicators. They sent a surfer in the southwest of the United Kingdom...

Advocacy of Human Service Discussion

One of the most critical problems mentioned in the scope of policy advancement is related to improving the quality of social programs. These criteria include the increasing affordability and complexity of the programs. According to research, some impediments to policy advocacy are associated with communicating the value of advocacy programs...

The Emasculation of Black Males

Introduction Strategies for success, especially in media and publicity, change to the demands of the times and existing trends. However, each person determines their tactics based not only on the average current agenda but also on their identity and the conventions associated with it. In modern conditions of “feminization” of...

Discussion of Personal Conflict of Interest

Definition In FAR Subpart 3.11 – Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions, the term “Personal Conflict of Interest” (PCI) is defined. PCI represent illegal activity covered by the FAR. It can be traced in the actions of a covered employee whose ability to act impartially...

Addressing Social Injustice and Sustainability in New York City

Let’s look at New York City: In this city, the luxury of skyscrapers and Wall Street rhymes with the poverty of slums and homeless people. Why does this happen? Does it have justice? And, finally, how to fix it? At the heart of this problem, like any problem with perceptions...

The History of the Modern Feminist Movement

Introduction The modern feminist movement owes much to its godmother Mary Wollstonecraft and her classic treatise written at the very end of the 18th century. The main idea of Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) was that women should receive the same education as men. A woman is perceived as a secondary person...

Social and Economic Problems of Abortion

Adib-Rad, H., Basirat, Z., Faramarzi, M., Mostafazadeh, A., & Bijani, A. (2019). Psychological distress in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion: A case-control study. Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 16(3), 151–157. Web. The article investigates the psychological impacts of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) among women and their family...

Epistemically Transformative Experiences and Rational Decision-Making

Making a choice to become a vampire is an illustrative example provided by Laurie Paul on the significant topic of transformational choices. To make the most informed judgment possible, one should use all of their reasoning faculties. The only way to really understand what it is like to be a...

Laurie Paul’s and Ruth Chang’s Assessment of Choice

The decision to purchase a puppy is a complex one that involves various factors, such as the companionship and love that a puppy can provide, veterinary care, and potential damage to one’s property. Two philosophers, Laurie Paul and Ruth Chang, have different perspectives on approaching such hard choices and whether...

Social Self as a Sociological Concept

One of the key concepts in sociology is the social self, which refers to the way a person perceives themselves in the context of interaction with other people. Communication with an individual is only as effective as their overview of themselves. Therefore, in order to build meaningful connections and help...

The Ethical Dilemma: Biblical Narratives & Secular Worldviews

Introduction In response to the message, ethical principles can be a valuable tool to consider when deciding. However, they should be one of many factors taken into account. Ethical principles provide a helpful framework for understanding the situation. Furthermore, ultimately, the individual’s worldview and the specific contextual information must be...

The Use of Strawman Fallacy in Argumentation

Introduction Rational arguments are beneficial since both parties feel convinced and satisfied about a given topic of discussion. However, it is common for parties to an argument to make mistakes that may encumber positive outcomes. Fallacies can be committed intentionally to manipulate and deceive a party to an argument. In...

What Does Freedom Look Like: The Exploitation of ‘Freedom’ in America

The concept of freedom is multifaceted, and it has many definitions depending on the scope of its application. For example, freedom can be physical, spiritual, political, or personal. However, regardless of the scope, all types of freedom have common features. All these concepts are united by the fact that a...

Parents’ Views on Their Children’s Engagement with Electronic Games

Introduction The study of video games has become a popular pastime for many people. Many parents also play video games and enjoy them. However, some parents do not allow their children to play video games because they believe playing them can cause the child to be lazy or have no...

Functionalist, Conflict, and Interactionist Theories

Social relationships are complex processes that require several scientific approaches, which are discussed in this paper. Each of the theories focuses on some specific aspects of a person’s social life. A detailed study of theories of social behavior is useful for understanding how various institutions, such as the mass media,...

Ethical Principles in Social Research

Social research traditionally implies the study of societies and individuals in order to identify social patterns that regularly and systematically occur in social life for the understanding of social phenomena. By gathering information about the social world, social research helps develop new knowledge or come up with solutions for particular...

Aspects of Nonverbal Cues to Portray Interest

Introduction Apart from the ability to express thoughts with the help of speech, people can express their emotions non–verbally through the use of gestures. Sometimes it is essential to show an interlocutor one’s interest or sympathy and there are ways to do it. The most important ways to show one’s...

Ethical Analysis of End-of-Life Decisions

Introduction In this ethical analysis, we will examine the case of George, a successful attorney and legal scholar recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. George is struggling with the prospect of losing his abilities to speak,...

Eugenics: Are Designer Babies the Future We Wanted?

Introduction Many people are born with qualities that help them compete better in society: beauty, intelligence, spectacular appearance, or physical strength. Hence, it seems that something not previously subject will soon become available – to “design” people even before they were born and set the necessary qualities if they are...

Corruption and Environmental Activism in Brazil

Introduction Corruption is one of Brazil’s primary problems that significantly obstruct economic development and hinder the quality of life in the country. The government officials exploit its national and social resources but use the money for themselves instead of making positive changes. As a result of this injustice, many groups...

Intersectionality Theory and Life Path Predetermination

People are born with particular social and biological constructs that reinforce their identity over time: race, age, gender and socio-economic background can become predictors (Vossler et al., 2017). When analysing the psychological support that an individual may need, it is essential not only to focus on individual socio-demographic characteristics but...

The Negative Effects of Boarding Schools on Native Americans

Native people experience a spectrum of difficulties integrating into the modern American environment. It is because of pressure from the authorities and continuing racism toward Native peoples. Generations who grew up in the middle and late part of the last century essentially despise modern America, as it has sought to...

The Importance of Thorough Preparation for Interviews

Introduction Conducting an interview requires careful preparation and study of the hero. No less important is the development of questions and contacts with the interviewer. Well-chosen and asked questions can make communication with the hero interesting and their answers full of meaning. What I Have Learned from The Interview One...

The Problem of the Dog Meat Farms in South Korea

Introduction The issues concerning animal welfare have seen rising awareness from the public, resulting in protests and the establishment of organizations that aim to protect the rights of animals. For instance, among the most vital issues are those that pertain to violence. For instance, canine meat is consumed as part...

Promoting Socially Irresponsible Products to Stakeholders

Introduction Infidelity is morally wrong as it involves the breaking of moral virtues such as faithfulness. However, two consenting adults having sexual relationships is not against the law. Moreover, if their relationship remains discrete, it is likely that no one will be negatively affected. Noteworthy, there are four primary steps...

Academic Integrity Dilemma: Utilitarianism vs. Virtue Ethics

Introduction Signing a class attendant for an absentee to enable them to get extra credit is a moral and ethical dilemma. The extra credit may be essential for the student to pass and achieve an academic goal. However, signing the sheet is a form of cheating, demonstrating a lack of...

Analysis of Ethical Problems in Research

Introduction Rural areas are far from having the resources to fully and successfully provide health care to the population, leading to various problems such as accessibility and data protection. As part of their study, Coombs et al. (2022) analyzed the rural community that experiences barriers to obtaining highly skilled medical...

Aspects of the Identity-Based Health Disparities

Introduction Individuals of marginalized identities face disparities in various aspects of mental health care, including quality of care, accessibility of care, healthcare outcomes, and severity of mental health issues. Developing Hypothesis People with marginalized identities are affected by overt and systematic discrimination. Challenges faced by marginalized people negatively affect their...

Human Trafficking: A Comparison of UNODC Reports

Introduction In-person human trafficking is an old trade that has existed since the precolonial era and civilization. The phenomenon has plagued world populations separating victims from their families for various reasons such as enslavement, sexual exploitation, cheap labor, and illegal organ donation. Globally, women and girls make up the majority...

Importance of the UN Declaration of Human Rights Today

Introduction In the middle of the 20th century, one of the most influential documents, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was created. The five global leaders, namely the United States, the United Kingdom, China, France, and the Soviet Union, pursued the purpose of defining the legal and cultural rights of...

How Different Women Are Trying to Obtain a Divorce

The experience of these three women in the courtroom would likely differ very much because of the variation in the legal systems, social and political contexts, and the conditions in which they lived. The first woman from a low-income family in an Anatolian province of the Ottoman Empire in the...

Euthanasia as an Ethical Issue

An intentional action committed to ending someone’s pain or suffering is euthanasia. This term is known as ‘mercy killing’ or ‘physician suicide.’ It is possible to divide it into two categories: voluntary euthanasia and involuntary euthanasia. Euthanasia is classified as either voluntary or involuntary, depending on whether or not the...

Nuances of South Korea’s Business Culture

Interviewee For the interview, I chose a man who was born and has lived in South Korea for a long time. His name is Lee Seon-U, and now he is 28 years old. Before moving to the United States to study at the University of Virginia, he was born and...

Women’s Reproductive Rights as a Political and Civil Rights Issue

In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in an anonymous decision written by Justice Samuel Alito. Before that, Roe v. Wade had been the cornerstone of federal protection of women’s reproduction rights for four decades. By overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court, women in...

Critique of the Minimalist: “Less Is Now” Documentary

The documentary is about two friends named Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus and their minimalist, less is now ways of living. Many people have recognized minimalism as an extreme way of living because they believe minimalism means not having anything. Living with nothing contributes to the point that it...

Social Insurance Program Importance

Social insurance programs are more effective since they provide social security for the basic income to those in their later years. Through social insurance programs, the fired personnel can be given unemployment insurance after they lose their job. These programs are more helpful to the citizens since they offer high...

Affirmative Action Importance in Human Life

Introduction Affirmative action is the preferential treatment of people with a given background without consideration of merit. It can take the form of providing more college admissions to black people to rewrite past injustices or including more indigenous communities for grants to promote their development. There has always been a...

Technical Education for Palestine’s Development

For the state’s productive and most effective development, it is necessary to improve the political, social, economic, and educational spheres. This will help increase the number of personnel who can bring innovations to the country. Therefore, this work emphasizes the importance of technical education for the development of a State...

Abortion: Arguments in Support

Medical Reasons for Abortion An abortion is a clinical procedure that terminates a pregnancy. The procedure is a fundamental healthcare requirement for numerous girls and women. An estimated 25% of all annual pregnancies globally culminate in abortion (Carvajal et al. 103-363). Whereas there is a common need for abortion, there...

Abortion: The Ethically Appropriate Procedure

On a global scale, the provision of access to safe treatments is considered a morally right option and the healthcare system’s central responsibility, but abortions remain a prominent exception from this perspective. Abortions are broadly defined as the termination of gestation by removing the embryo with the help of expulsion-inducing...

The Same-Sex Marriages: Social Aspects

Chris The recommendation that would be made to Chris is that his views of ‘places of worship to be obligate to perform same-sex marriages’ is untrue. The first reason is that people in society have different ways of accepting other individual’s sexual orientation, such as same-sex marriage (María et al.,...

Immigration in Canada: Economic Effects

Introduction The economy, culture, and identity are frequently at the center of the immigration discussion. One of the globe’s highest immigrant populations currently resides in Canada. Although immigrants adapt more quickly in Canada than in other affluent European democracies, the country’s immigration policies have become very divisive. Even though a...

Persuasion Strategies in King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail

Martin Luther King was arrested for a peaceful meeting against racism. In addition to his arrest, he was attacked by clerics who accused him of encouraging violence. King responded to these accusations with a letter using persuasion strategies to persuade his opponents. He effectively used Pathos to describe the injustice...

Human Rights in Brunei: Impact of Cultural Practices

The age-old question is how to reconcile human rights and culture. It is not a shock that sometimes human rights collide with culture. The fundamental question is what human rights are, whether they are universal, and what happens when customs seem to prohibit some of the rights for which there...

Ethical Issues in Participatory Action Research

Introduction Every school has a particular standard set of disciplinary problems, with the differences depending on the age level of the students, the focus and the quality of their education. Among these forms of problems are a fundamental lack of respect, aggression, and refusal of obedience. It should not be...

Kidney Markets: The Ethical Issues

Introduction The morality of purchasing a kidney from an individual who prefers to have a nephrectomy in exchange for cash is one that remains questionable and overly controversial. Even if it were legal and controlled, it is open to an argument that the kidney trade would frequently be immoral under...

Mansplaining of Herland Novel by Gilman

The theme of relations between males and females has always been topical in literature. Authors have long been using it as the background for their stories, though with a male-dominated focus. This situation shifted in the mid-nineteen and early twenty centuries, coinciding with both the acceptance of white women into...

Persuasiveness of King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail

“Letter from Birmingham Jail,” written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 in response to his arrest and prohibition of Blacks’ non-violent demonstrations against segregation, may be regarded as a highly persuasive work. In particular, its author uses several persuasive strategies to explain his position to readers aiming to stimulate...

Legal Information and Decisions on End of Life

Numerous legal documents in the United States provide guidelines on end-of-life decisions, including the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care are integral documents that ensure individualized end-of-life care, quick decision-making, and fulfillment of the client’s...

Social Justice Protests Regarding Abortions

Introduction The United States Supreme Court is the most powerful institution and plays a crucial role in interpreting the Constitution and individual rights. However, the debate has risen on whether Supreme Court decisions have influenced social justice. This study aims to understand abortion rights and how they were significant in...

How Societies Construct Gender Identities, Sexual Practices, and Gendered Bodies

Introduction Society has been subjected to universally uniform natural surroundings for quite some time, and these tend to follow a definite route. Specifically, in more conservative communities, the natural societal assumption is that people are either male or female and that any other gender presentation is aberrant (Eugenides, 2003). Simultaneously,...

Listening Competency and Its Role in Leadership

Listening is a crucial competency in the modern world, given the amount of sound information one needs to process for various needs, from informed decision-making to meaningful relationships. The leadership role suggests that one individual interacts with many different people, both delivering information to them and receiving messages from them....

Abortion in Christian and Non-Christian Ethics

Introduction Humans, on a daily basis, are faced with a never-ending battle with themselves – the voice that tells them what to do and not do. Therefore, when faced with the same ethical dilemma, the decision arrived at vary from one person to another depending on the type of ethical...

Language, Society, and Self-Perception

Self-perception is the reflection a person has of himself. Individuals’ self-perception is always dissimilar from the manner in which others see them. People gather information about who they are by self-assessment and getting information from others. Therefore, there is a robust connection between language, society, and self-perception. The connection between...

Intercultural Communication Competence

Summarizing Intercultural communication is one of the most important and relevant areas for research to this day. Researchers need to understand what leads to positive interpersonal communication and have a good effect on relations between people of different cultures and what has a negative impact and leads to conflicts (Grothe,...

Reshaping Globalization and Digital Media

Introduction Over the decades, distinctive events and activities have contributed to the construction of the current global spectrum. One of the distinctive elements attributing to the emergence of the dynamic civilization quotient entails colonization. Research indicates that on a historical account, the colonizers introduced divergent appeals on sociocultural, economic, and...

Refugees’ Access to the Labor Market

The constantly high number of refugees and migrants leaving their homes and arriving in new countries is one of the significant sustainability issues nowadays. It is vital to ensure their basic needs are satisfied, they enjoy an appropriate quality of life, and they are protected. Thus, access to labor money...

Creative Voices as Social Justice Advocates

Introduction Over the years, poetry, literature, and music have played critical roles in advocating equality, justice, and environmental protection. Poetic language presents information in a way that enables readers to relate the message to their personal experiences and make informed decisions. As Social Justice (SJ) and Environmental Justice (EJ) gain...

The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir: Book Review

The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir is a revolutionary progenitor of modern feminist thought. The book is appropriate for adults of all sexes and genders, be it men, women, or someone else. Younger age groups, however, may find the book difficult due to its philosophical nature. De Beauvoir’s texts...

How to Make an Enemy: A Process Guide with Steps

In the present-day world, where the significance of inclusivity and acceptance is prioritized, making an enemy may seem a nearly impossible task. However, with several simple steps, one will be able to find an arch nemesis comparatively easily and build mutual lifelong resentment fuelled by frequent heated disagreements online. By...