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According to the concept of social classes taken from the leading U.S. social class ranking, I belong to the middle class. This article focuses on the ideas of capitalism based on social classes while describing the concepts of perspective, conflict, symbolic interaction, and functionalism. Regarding functionalist theory, society’s many structures...
Introduction Individuals have been given the natural capacity to deal with social issues that affect them by the day. Micro-sociologists have admitted that there is creativeness and active response to the social world. People have the traits mentioned above due to the cultural, societal, and technical structures that influence them...
Introduction The case of Hannah and Adara entails an ethical dilemma related to the appropriateness of a therapist’s breach of privacy and confidentiality when deciding the client’s best interest. In this case, the counselor will work with a student from a diverse cultural background who prefers her issues handled with...
The new requirements regarding gender fluidity and people representing the LGBTQ+ community are debated within many prisons and correctional institutions. Ignorant people may assume that it is too complicated to endorse within the jails and that inmates should be treated in accordance with what they have in their pants. Yet...
Introduction In Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, children gain their cultural identities, perceptions, and problem-solving techniques through cooperative conversations with more experienced members of society (Crafter & Maunder, 2012). The zone of proximal development, private communication, and culture-specific tools are only a few of the ideas found in Vygotsky’s theory. Since Vygotsky...
Since the Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade ruling in 1973, around one out of every three pregnancies has resulted in abortion. It is one of the most difficult and contentious problems, sparking passionate legal, political, and ethical arguments. The modern abortion issue involves a clash of conflicting moral concepts as...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that the way other people speak can often influence one’s perception of them, whether it is a regular communication or a business meeting. Some persons tend to base their attitudes towards others precisely on their manner of pronouncing words, making pauses and using intonation....
Parfit’s Response to Reid The teleportation analogy supports Locke’s view on the transferability of consciousness. Parfit implies that someone existing now is the same person if he remembers the earlier person’s thoughts, actions, or experiences. It contradicts Reid’s objection that identity is logically transitive; a person comes into being, exists...
Chapter 4 The Main Thesis The main thesis is the presence of a rich, deep, and eventful history of epistemological movements in communication, where more advanced views replaced “traditional” ones. The Main Points The chapter’s main points are primarily based on the analysis and synthesis, as well as consistent, structural,...
The face-to-face communication medium is a reliable interaction method that can facilitate the sharing of ideas. As a form of oral communication, this mode of interaction facilitates the transfer of data from the sender to the receiver through verbal and visual aid. The face-to-face medium is the most natural medium...
The reading under review is a 2010 essay, Only Disconnect, written by Gary Shteyngart for The New York Times. Humorously and brilliantly, the author brings the dehumanization, disconnection, and loss of identity facilitated by modern technology to the forefront. The essay is rhetorically effective and relays a clear and believable...
Human civilizations are characterized by divisions between in and out-groups. Individuals exhibit in-group partialities, which promote collaboration and effective social activity and outgroup discrimination, leading to tension and bloodshed. Causal design is used to collect information and come up with finds in the research study. The research paper seeks to...
Aldo Leopold advocates for land ethics and not environmental laws due to experiences with legal restrictions whereby individuals find means of evading surveillance and arrest. Thus, he calls for values and a moral sense of right and wrong regarding environmental conservation (Millstein, p. 394). Ethics are distinct from human legislation...
Barack Obama “A More Perfect Union” is appealing because it has all of the essential rhetorical components. Rhetoric is the study of opposing ideas, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations. It is also the capacity to talk and write well and the ability to deliberately utilize one’s words and oratory abilities based on...
The issue of interference of politics in animal protection and rights in the case of Harambe’s murder presents a complicated case of unclear differences between humanity in animals and human animality. In my opinion, the situation emphasizes a lack of objectivity in society due to society’s commitment to stereotypes that...
Introduction Numerous households receive a furry companion into their homes each year in the millions. Both kids and adults can experience emotional benefits from owning a dog. One thing to think about when obtaining a pet is the age of the kids. In general, it may be safer to hold...
Immigration and citizenship issues today have been an issue of concern in the United States since the early 1700s. However, today’s issues are a result of its history of immigration, from the colonial era to today. The primary issue facing the United States today is how to treat the millions...
People speaking different regional languages is one of the most blatant examples of a language barrier. Another type of language barrier is dialects. Dialectical variances can cause misconceptions and communication gaps despite technically speaking the same language. India, for instance, has over 720 dialects and over 22 major languages written...
There are several important figures in the history of the United States whose contribution to social and human rights development can not be forgotten. Among these people, such female national heroes as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sarah Moore Grimke, and Angela Grimke take a vital part. Ruth Bader...
Sexual harassment is a common issue in workplaces worldwide. It can be related to any gender, but the issue is particularly relevant for women. There are various laws and acts that are purposed to protect people from such behavior of others, yet the problem is still present and requires attention....
Race and Ethnicity Trayvon Martin was a seventeen-year-old black teenager. On the evening of February 26, 2012, Trayvon left her home on foot to buy a snack from a nearby convenience store. As he was returning, George Zimmerman, a white Hispanic male and the community’s neighborhood watch program coordinator, noticed...
Paid patriotism consists in the actions of a certain group of people interested in promoting various events aimed at creating a positive image of the country among viewers. A similar case is the Pentagon paying large sums of money to various sports teams for demonstrating and conducting patriotic events. This...
The Intersex board has experienced a few significant processes during its existence. Initially, Chase asked her friend and colleague, Alice Dreger, to chair the board that consisted mainly of friends. However, the further development of business required to make this body more extended and professional. That is why Chase decided...
Cultural competence is the capability of understanding, communicating, and interacting effectively with people of different cultures. In an ever-changing, diverse world, cultural competence must be an essential part of our existence. Despite the world continuing to make breakthroughs in most sectors, certain aspects of human beings at a personal level...
Dialogue Gorgias by Plato consists of three conversations of Socrates: with Gorgias himself, with Polus, and with Callicles. With Gorgias, the discussion is about rhetoric, and Socrates directly and reasonably expresses his critical attitude toward him. With his friend Polus, Socrates argues on servility, the power of orators and tyrants,...
Thesis Enlightenment came to replace the traditional idea of living with a modem community. The community, later turned into a society embraced new norms and values based on political and ethical doings. The new society aimed at ending individualism by promoting uniformity, freedom, and equality. Uniformity achieved other undesired traits...
Introduction Over the past years, most of the state and federal laws have been in support of abortion while considering minor factors. Recently, the court ruling turned down the practice which now hinders pregnant women the ability to terminate their unborn babies. The decision has drawn controversy from various groups...
Summary Leadership is a major determinant to lead a positive change in any organization. It constitutes making policies and strategies geared towards achieving the organization’s goals and objectives. Successful leaders, whether men or women are mandated to practice democratic making of decisions to include all their workers, ensure they are...
Culture could be defined as a grand collection of beliefs, norms, and values of a particular group of the population. Cultural relativism allows people not to judge others depending on the values of their own culture but rather have an objective view. My initial response to observing the scholarly articles...
Throughout the decades, singers have been covering the topics that are important to them and their communities. In the case of female songwriters, poets, and musicians, women’s rights and role in society remained significant subjects of discussion. The following analysis of four pieces created by women shows similar ideas and...
A journal is a type of publication done for a specialized group and thus focused on a particular field of study. An example of a journal is the Quarterly Journal of Speech (QJS). It was established in 1985 and is owned by the National Communication Association. QJS is a quarterly...
Facebook can be considered as one of the examples of companies that have demonstrated escalation of commitment in recent years. The numerous privacy issues can evidence this and scandals the network has been involved in starting from 2006 (Newcomb, 2018). However, arguably the most infamous scandal associated with Facebook’s privacy...
Despite its name, the Chicken Ranch brothel was not a chicken brothel. It was in a remote part of Texas and was run by a woman called Miss Jessie. Because of the brothel’s low profile, the residents and law enforcement were willing to turn a blind eye to its actions...
In order to determine the validity of specific issues, it is essential to review and analyze existing sources. At the same time, Muslim society, women’s rights, and religion can be interpreted by different authors through the prism of their own considerations, not supported by evidence. Therefore, it is crucial to...
Introduction The current paper examines the opinion article “This is the kind of storytelling that economics needs,” published on September 7, 2022, by Peter Coy. The author argues that economics is highly rational, and the lack of creativity and flexibility might lead to undesired outcomes. In his opinion, it reflects...
When it comes to the basic ethical principles that are integral to the behavioral and biomedical conduct centered around human subjects, these are outlined by the Belmont Report that was published in 1979. According to the report, there are three such principles: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice (U.S Department...
Introduction Leadership contingency theories focus on the way a leader’s strategy affects the overall performance of the team, concerning the general atmosphere, intercommunication, and productivity. Fielders’ Contingency Theory explores the implications of a leader’s persona and power dynamics on the efficiency of the group work, while Vroom and Yetton’s decision...
In modern society, the family is a crucial component of the social structure and a vital concept across most cultures. Therefore, the idea of having children as a natural extension of the concept of family is also considered a nearly inseparable part of most people’s lives. Although one has the...
Introduction Free healthcare means everyone has access to the medical treatment they require anytime they need it, free from financial strain. A significant part of the world’s population does not now have access to the necessary healthcare. Consequently, due to medical expenses, millions of individuals are forced into extreme poverty...
Communication Studies is a peer-reviewed journal whose primary objective is to cover the current agenda on communicative processes with a particular focus on the theory and research on the field of interpersonal communication. It is published both in printed and online editions by Taylor & Francis Group, specifically by Routledge....
Introduction In the past three decades, the development of technologies has allowed most the people in developed countries to constantly accessible for communications in one form or another. These digital channels include offline or online voice calls, video calls, and textual or voice messages. As such, the benefits of the...
The book Short History of Ethics brings out the correlation between the philosophy of communication and communication ethics. Rhetoric and philosophy of communication theory challenge the assumption of effective communication on an assertion that philosophy is subversive. The book views the inability to think philosophically as promoting biasness and prejudice...
Introduction In the current age of rapid urbanization and global connectivity, the English language has grown so fast, crossing international borders and eventually becoming universal. From the time the language received official recognition, its roots have inevitably spread deeper into diverse cultural settings. The need for intercultural competence and increased...
Introduction Despite an existing variety of attitudes towards Adolph Hitler and his violence, most people recognize his leadership style as one of the most successful and effective at the global level. Being one of the most popular world leaders, Hitler was able to start World War II and sent millions...
Introduction The review of murder from the context of ethics has been a rather question due to the nature of those events. Ranging from self-defense and virtual murder of NPCs to revenge killing or premeditated murder, this issue has sparked different disagreements and conflicts between psychologists. The following text reviews...
Current Publisher The journal in question was published by Michigan State University Press. The ISSN for Rhetoric and Public Affairs is 10948392. An ISSN is an 8-digit code assigned to each item. It is used to identify printed and digital journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines. In the past three years,...
The notion of heteronormativity is deeply entrenched into modern society, affecting the way in which people challenging the norm are treated and shaping the relationships within communities. Although the strength of heteronormative standards depends on the community and its culture, the majority of the Western civilization is affected strongly by...
Introduction The article selected for this proposal is number two in the UDHR. It deals with the issue of discrimination and prohibits harassing other people (United Nations 6). This problem is compelling to me because I know people who face inequality or prejudices daily. Current Knowledge Presently, I know that...
Moral dilemmas are contradictions between two behavior choices in a particular life situation. An ambiguous choice of behavioral strategy is common and places demand on the qualities of the individual. One of the most striking episodes that created a moral dilemma was a situation when I had to take care...
Different forms of intelligence can be estimated depending o the skills and values of an individual, social group, or culture. I feel most “intelligent” in intrapersonal type intelligence that influences my intellectual behavior, reasoning, problem-solving ability, and performance in various areas of cognition. According to Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligences,...
Introduction Utilitarianism and deontology are relevant moral theories that guide people’s actions. However, fewer scholars acknowledge virtue ethics as a normative rival of these traditions because it primarily focuses on the agent instead of the action. The core concept of virtue ethics is that the action that a virtuous agent...
Feminist Psychology is a theory dealing with sexuality and gender. This psychological theory, based on social structures, was developed by Karen Horney through a series of articles discussing traditional beliefs and conceptions about women and societal influence on female psychology (Lafrance & Wigginton, 2019). In medieval times, however, early feminists...
As cultural changes are reflected in cinematography, so does the changing perception of gender influences movies. Over the course of the last century, societies have seen drastic changes in the perception of gender roles. A common opinion that gender stereotypes are still prevalent is countered with a belief that modern...
The difference between sensation and perception is that with sensation, a person receives information about the world around him through the senses. In contrast, with perception, the information is interpreted in the brain. When one looks at something on the phone, the information reaches the brain through the eyes, and...
The criteria for inclusion include factors such as age and citizenship, where older adults and non-Ghanaian individuals are excluded from the study. The goal is to obtain accurate information about the prevalent majority of seekers of higher education in the country, who are mostly young and live in Ghana as...
Introduction The issue under discussion in this paper is the violation of human rights in the current immigration detention system in the USA. This problem entails the cruel treatment of immigrants in detention while kept in confinement. Evidence demonstrates that people are exposed to the “use of solitary confinement, patterns...
The act of stealing is generally recognized as immoral since it violates the owner’s rights and autonomy. However, I incline toward the utilitarian perspective on theft which states that stealing might be morally acceptable in some cases (Abumere, 2019). Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their positive and negative value to...
While both abortion abolitionists and pro-life activists share a variety of fundamental beliefs, they also vary in their approach and interpretation of women’s rights to abortion. Both initiatives follow a religious doctrine and undertone, though it is compulsory and dominant among abolitionists. Pro-life beliefs aim at establishing slow but steady...
Introduction In a matter of life and death, people prefer life as the obvious answer. Death is a personal issue believed to go without other people’s interference on occasions where no one is harmed. There are circumstances where life is not the best option, a moment that leaves people wondering...
The module’s reading suggests that in terms of gender and sexuality, culture defines the conditions of sexual response. Thus, cultural conditioning determines which signals the human’s sexual responsiveness can detect. For example, exposure to specific body parts, such as legs, can be received by sexual response systems in one culture,...
Noland and Gladwell agree in considering online activism capable of drawing the public’s attention toward specific topics but often unable to invoke a real offline commitment to the cause. For one thing, Noland (2020) provides an example of a successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge event during the Summer of 2014....
Social conflict results from growing contradictions that appear as a conflict between diverse social groups. Social conflicts unavoidably arise and worsen as a result of the heterogeneity of society and variations in status and well-being. Because this process involves disputes and their resolution, Coser saw social conflicts as one of...
Hello. First of all, I would like to thank everyone in this room for allowing me to express my thoughts here today. I am running for the gubernatorial candidate of Minnesota because I want to make the lives of our citizens better. It is not a secret that our state...
The most vital concept mentioned in the reading that significantly affected my personality development is gender. As it is defined by Weber, gender is the number of “biological and anatomical characteristics attributed to males and females” (8). It is vital to mention that, according to the author, gender is socially...
Introduction A person’s identity is formed and developed under the influence of various factors through psycho-physiological development and maturation. Human identity is multidimensional as it is brought by the impact of many different social groups. Vertical identity is passed from generation to generation through DNA and upbringing received from parents...
Sexism is ideological that brings superiority between the female and male gender. Even though it is difficult to quantify sexism to the hearer or reader, sexism places prejudice on men and discriminates against women. Today, sexism has escalated in society and slowed the progression towards gender equality. Thus, increased sexism...
Transgender people remain one of the most vulnerable populations, both in the LGBT community and in society as a whole. The issue of protecting gender identity and rights related to it stands especially acute in the penitentiary system. There are many instances of how transgender rights are violated in jails:...
Introduction The institution of relations at the present stage of human development is undergoing major changes. Nowadays, in terms of uncertainty regarding the future or not yet strengthened economic condition, the number of marriages without a formal seal is growing. At the same time, often, for one member of the...
Sometimes, it is difficult to converse with people whom you strongly dislike. They may have previously done something that harmed you personally, or they may have suspicious habits or a bad reputation. However, it might be necessary to talk to them because of circumstances. In this speech, I will explain...
Introduction During the development of an individual, specific changes occur related to psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. For instance, these changes happen distinctively with different life stages. Based on this, social construction involves an ideology of information within sociology that assesses how people generally acquire their understanding and knowledge regarding...
Introduction When crossing national boundaries, homes and gardens, parks and plazas, neighborhoods, and landmarks are some areas that immigrants leave behind. When these material anchors are missing, they can leave children feeling bewildered and alienated. Some people build a new home for themselves based on their memories of a place...
Introduction Therapy modality refers to the use of different approaches to enhance the well-being of a patient battling mental-related issues. Therapists are trained in different techniques where they choose the most appropriate approach to a presented case; this makes them effective while rendering their services and providing solutions to their...
This page is an occult web resource whose task is to present the audience with a conspiracy theory about the future coming of aliens. The page’s content is a mixture of Freemasonry theories, Christian theology, science fiction, and contemporary American politics. The fabrications of the author of the site are...
Gender Roles and Expectations Gender issues are among those aspects of the study of social reality that is being treated with caution by the scientific community. I think the division of gender roles should be a thing of the past. In today’s world, a man and a woman can perform...
Sarah Dzubay, a biology student, in her essay “An Outbreak of the Irrational,” presents reasons for anti-vaccine supporters to change their position by thoughtfully considering and refuting their essential arguments. Dzubay starts with an insightful example about measles, the disease that has returned to modern-day civilization due to some people’s...
Gender norms are a rather controversial and complicated topic. Stereotypes and pressure towards both men and women have had an impact on both sides. Women are usually expected to be quiet, passive and obedient, while men are expected to be more assertive, strong and independent. Fortunately, various countries are unlearning...
Negotiation Background The current negotiation revolves around the sale of a piece of land to my cousin. Only two individuals, my cousin and I, will be involved in the process. The existing relationship is that we are relatives belonging to the same extended family. We have had a peaceful past...
Forced deportations and multiple immigration crises are concerns that have long characterized the United States. Despite significant improvements in immigration policy, border problems still exist, and only the past lessons can help determine which methods are effective and which should be abandoned. Historically, the image of Mexico propagated by the...
Interpretation The discussion focuses on the significance of interpretation in languages and literature, paying particular attention to the concept of oral presentations, performance behavior, and bodily actions. The authors introduce the discussion by providing a historical context of body language and interpretation. The idea of interpretation is fundamental to scholars...
Summary of the Video The documentary drama calls social networks the biggest threat to humanity. Through interviews with Silicon Valley engineers and experts in the field of technology and psychology, the dwells on how IT companies manipulate human psychology in order to make a profit (Social Dilemma 24:22). My Reaction...
The social aspects of human interaction are due to many factors that are imperceptible to persons. Many people today use social networks and other Internet resources to get the information they need. However, any information in the online space can be created to manipulate people’s opinions and create false beliefs....
John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (1971) seeks to explain that morals are based on right and wrong decisions that may or may not lead to good and bad behaviors that are often unrelated to justice and fairness. Rawls’ “Justice as Fairness” theory considers that the two meaning justice and...
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights movement had significant consequences for the United States of America which. Studying the causes of the appearance of this social phenomenon can give a more detailed insight into it. Until the sixties, many representatives...
Introduction Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (JITS) is a theory that tries to explain the likelihood and incidence of suicide by analyzing the event based on the presence and prevalence of three main factors. These include the feeling of burdensomeness combined with that a low sense of belonging and social...
Summary Decisions in professional life or personal life experience are often ambiguous and complex. Even if a person adheres to one moral theory, in some cases, it is simply necessary to move away from the usual model and look at a difficult situation through the prism of a different model....
Some people think that family and its values are the most critical foundation of any person’s life. Personal development and growth begin in the bosom of the family, creating those traits and forming those habits that a person will project on other people in the process of cohabitation and communication....
The Most Significant Aspects of Adlerian Brief Therapy The introduction of Adlerian brief therapy to address the needs of clients seems to be one of the most optimal ways to eliminate various risks while empowering them to deal with challenges in the future. In this approach, the most significant part...
Introduction The modern market economy prioritizes the field of consumption over that of production, and the relationship between the consumer and the retailer is of great importance to society. Consumer behavior, or the actions of a person who is considered a consumer, can be characterized in different ways, depending on...
Introduction People make decisions about right and wrong every day in their professional and daily life. Personal experience, social skills, individual morality, and ethics are commonly used. Most often, this process is effortless and unconscious, but when there is a need to make a complex, important, or difficult decision, ethics...
The pandemic has really had a strong impact not only on education but also on the whole society as a whole. Many components of the learning process have changed, and one of the most noticeable changes for students is, of course, the transition to online learning. Online learning is much...
Intergroup behavior is a relationship in which people from different social groups are present. Usually, such people do not have much in common, but they may have one of the identities from the similarity. Active interaction usually occurs in these groups because people form around a standard feature, an identity,...
Summary Gender norms and roles have been a very common topic for discussion among historians, sociologists, and other scientists. It is undeniable that each country had its own perspective on the matter, especially during ancient times. Such discussions have led to the conduction of various studies related to women’s rights...
Introduction In this assignment, I will discuss the meaning of sociological imagination. I will also analyze the social issues, gender pay gap, and work automation in the fields of education, economy, and labor that influence my future decisions. Moreover, the paper includes findings from an article related to job automation....
Communication is only effective when the participants are willing to listen, hear, and try to understand the person expressing an idea. While this does not necessarily mean changing one’s mind or shaping personal overviews to fit the agenda of the other party, a dialogue implies an exchange of opinions rather...
Introduction Since human beings are largely social creatures, it is important to study interpersonal interactions and relationships in order to learn about the culture of groups and communities. Ethnography is the research method that allows for these observations and conclusions to be made, ultimately contributing to anthropological studies of the...
Budiman, Abby. “Key Findings about U.S. Immigrants.” Pew Research Center, 2020. This article explores some of the most significant findings on immigrants to the United States. According to Budiman, the number of immigrants residing in the United States has increased from 4.8 million in 1970 to 13.7 million (Budiman). These...
One should note that based on the article’s objective, trustworthy and reliable data, prohibiting abortion in the United States is one of our time’s most fundamental and significant concerns. In this case, the author focuses on the constitutional right to misbirth from the point of view of privacy, which is...
Introduction It is widely acknowledged that wellness and individual rights are intertwined. The rights to inclusivity, freedom from discriminatory practices, life, and the freedom to marry and raise a family are covered by various articles under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (United Nations). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
Introduction At first glance, it seems effortless to describe who an ethical person is because this concept is familiar to everyone. It seems enough to pluck a few pseudo-synonyms from several associations with the word ethics, and immediately the illusion arises that a polite, kind, respectful person is ethical. However,...
Introduction Critical thinking and emotional intelligence define the quality of multiple processes and colleague relationships. Sally’s case proves that poorly managed emotions and a lack of communication might provoke additional workplace challenges and employee dissatisfaction. The woman needs to address certain critical thinking elements to combine reason, emotion, and communication...
The importance of effective communication cannot be overstated, whether one is a worker or a manager. Like any other skill in life, good communication does not come naturally to many people, making them develop the skill through constant practice. People who have gained a reputation for being outstanding communicators share...
Communication and culture have a highly intricate and close interaction. First, cultures are produced through communication; that is, communication is the means of human connection through which cultural features are established and communicated, whether they be conventions, roles, norms, rituals, laws, or other patterns. Individuals do not seek out to...
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...
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...
The 8th and 9th chapters of the book Communication Between Cultures deal with the verbal and non-verbal communication types and their peculiarities. Both these channels of communication allow people to exchange information and transmit different messages. However, it is necessary to note that both languages and non-verbal signals that are...
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...
There are many theories that discuss how people are perceived in the modern world. Psychologists and sociologists, in their works, rely on previous studies and the philosophical visions of other scholars. The listed concepts relate to theories of deviant behavior that hurt each individual and society. One of the most...
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...
Environmental ethics is centered on the ethical dilemmas arising from human interaction with the nonhuman domain. It investigates ways in which society can resolve different challenges that touch on ethics and the environment (Anyshchenko, 2019) There have been protracted ethical dilemmas relating to the scientific technologies in genetic engineering leading...
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,...
Social psychology is the scientific study of people’s feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in social contexts. Understanding the mechanics behind the human connection is crucial because it helps develop measures that solve social issues (Gopalkrishnan, 2019). Social and cultural competency is inevitable skills in sociological research since they enhance interactions expanding...
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...
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...
Some adults still embrace negative stereotypes concerning the abilities and perceptions of teenagers. However, youth-adult partnerships positively impact society if rightfully nurtured. A youth-adult collaboration involves a relationship where adults fully engage young individuals on issues affecting them, including programs and policies (Alford, 2022). A true partnership between adults and...
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...
