Communication Milestones in Relationships

A meaningful relationship is one that contributes to the general well-being of both parties and is supported by open dialogue, respect, and boundaries. People may better grasp the many various types of relationships in their lives by being able to convey their concerns to others. Comprehending the obstacles to intimacy...

The Perspective on Homosexuality

Introduction The perspective on homosexuality has been skewed significantly by the presence of biases and the lack of tolerance among the general population. As a result, homosexual people have been subjected to massive oppression. Though presently, much more lenient and accepting perspectives on homosexuality are promoted, the specified demographic remains...

The Problem of Aligning Cross-Cultural Concepts

The nature of social and personal conflicts might seem explicitly varied depending on the community and its characteristics, yet the core premise of failing to manage familial relationships and societal expectations remain consistent across cultures and time periods. Examining how these issues are interpreted in literature will allow eliciting a...

Political Psychology: Conspiracy Theories

Introduction At all times, people created conspiracy theories and believed in them. Nowadays, YouTube has become one of the most popular platforms, where misleading misinformation videos constantly appear. Site leaders say they try not to promote such content and that it is less than 1% (Madrigal, 2019). The first reason...

Gender Intersectionality: Fighting Discrimination

The concept of intersectionality in social sciences points to the connection between different social categories and how they apply to an individual or a social group. The social categories can include such characteristics as gender, race, and social status. The concept suggests that people belonging to several disadvantaged groups can...

Diversity and Cultural Competence in Social Work

Introduction: Case Example The example case scenario is focused on a hypothetical situation involving an immigrant individual named Miranda, and she is a heterosexual female who is 27 years old. Miranda and her husband immigrated from South America to start a family and new life in the US. They have...

Structural Functionalism and Sexual Behavior

This paper looks upon the structural functional approach in relation to the problems of sex and gender. The theory serves to explain why men and women have unequal roles in the society, the fact that nowadays, with the onset of feminism and equal opportunities, is more and more seen as...

Communication Patterns in Lewis’ Model

Richard Lewis’ model was developed in the 90s and was based on the writer visiting 135 countries and working in 20 of them. It consists of three specific categories: linear-active, multi-active and reactive. According to his perspective, my country, the USA, belongs to the first one along with the rest...

Social Stratification, Social Mobility, and Social Classes

Introduction In sociology, social stratification refers to the classification of people within Society based on their education, wealth, income, power, and family background. Like in geology, people with more resources are placed in the topmost layer of the social structure of stratification. The other groups with minimal resources are placed...

Trust to King’s Letters from the Birmingham Jail

In the “Letters from the Birmingham Jail,” King excellently convinces his audience and gains their trust. The author achieves this by using appropriate language and by calling on shared beliefs. Firstly, King clearly defines his target audience, who are thought leaders aiming to achieve the same goal as him: social...

Failure of Quantitative Methodologies in Social Studies

The application of qualitative and quantitative methodologies provides significantly different outcomes and might not be suitable for certain disciplines. It is challenging to measure social interactions through numerical values. However, how does one then gather and analyze such knowledge? For these cases, a qualitative method might be more fitting, as...

Utilitarianism as It Relates to Welfare

Utilitarianism is an ethical approach that requires human beings to engage in actions that promote happiness for a greater number of people. The approach requires human beings to avoid actions that are likely to cause harm to other people in their environment. An advantage that is linked to the ethical...

Ethical Behavior During Research Process

Ethical misconduct is a serious issue that continues to affect scientific research. I believe falsification, plagiarism, and other research ethics violations are crimes against world science. Although many programs can recognize borrowing, there are still many aspects of scientific papers in which dishonest researchers can violate ethical standards. It is...

Women’s Rights Movement in the Last Century

Introduction Notably, one of the most notable achievements of the last century was the freedom of women to vote. After a decades-long struggle, women were granted voting rights with the approval of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920. It declares that the ability of...

Disconnecting from the World by Being Connected

Introduction Only Disconnect is an essay by Gary Shteyngart published in 2010 in New York Times. It concerns the notions of people’s personal connection in the age of electronic devices and the Internet. The essay uses a wide range of instruments to craft its rhetorical appeal. The ideas and the...

Demands to Studies Involving Human Subjects

Informed consent is a critical demand for research studies implying human beings. However, in some cases, IRB may waive the requirement for obtaining the form. First, there is no more than minimal risk to the subject during the research (Qatar University, 2011). Second, the study cannot be carried out without...

Healthcare as a Basic Human Right

The ability to live a healthy life constitutes one of the basic needs of any individual. However, in the U.S. environment, the range of opportunities for accessing healthcare and receiving relevant services is significantly limited. Since healthcare is not viewed as a basic human right, universal access options are not...

Maintaining Confidentiality and Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling

The discussion of the event which transpired over the course of the counseling with any party without the prior consent of the client would be an unethical act. It is possible to refer to the American Counseling Association’s (2014) Code of Ethics which asserts that trust is the backbone of...

The Listening Ear Agency Analysis

Introduction My counseling or human services agency will be called The Listening Ear. Our mission is to provide a safe and confidential space for people to explore their thoughts and feelings. This organization aims to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where our clients can freely express themselves. In the...

Annual Outdoor Adoption Event Project

Introduction Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to aid in the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. It involves setting up timelines and budgets and assigning responsibilities to specific team members. The annual outdoor adoption event is a project known for rescuing neglected...

How the Concept of Brahman-Atman Can Benefit Human-Environment Relationship

Introduction The philosophical and religious beliefs enable people to arrange their lives in certain ways and ultimately shape their vision of various phenomena. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it possesses numerous insightful concepts which, to this day, influence the way millions of people perceive...

Impact of Sociocultural Factors on the Development of the LGBTQ Identity

LGBTQ identity is influenced by different sources, family, peers, culture, and community all play their roles in identity development. Although throughout their journey they have to worry not only about accepting themselves but whether the community would accept them as well. That is why sociocultural factors play a vital role...

Ethical and Legal Issues in Older Adults Counselling

The literature related to major ethical and legal issues pertinent to older adults’ assessment, diagnosis, and treatment is abundant. For example, Farrell et al. (2020) concentrate on resource distribution models that include age and discuss the legal and ethical issues these approaches bring. One of the issues identified by the...

Expansion of Medicaid and Minimum Wage Increment to Alleviate Divorce

Introduction Divorce is a family-related problem that involves the termination of a marriage by a court of law. This dissolution is usually characterized by the reshuffling or complete cancellation of legal roles and obligations previously held by the individual spouse. According to a study done by the Center for American...

Mexican People’s Infringement of the Rights

Currently, the main problem for the Asian Latinos group and Afro-Mexicans is the lack of self-identification. Unlike other Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America with Afro-Latin American populations, the history of Africans in Mexico has been less well-known for some reasons. They include the small percentage of people living in Mexico,...

“Gender Disparity in Students’ Choices…” by Zhang et al.

Introduction The article Gender Disparity in Students’ Choices of Information Technology Majors: Business Systems Research is written by Yu Zhang, Tristen Gros, and Mao Nicholls. The authors seek to address gender disparities among students taking Information Technology (IT) as a major subject in Higher education. The researchers address the problem...

Public School Prayers Discussion

Prayers in public school events have been a topic of great debate in the USA for many years. Opposers of the idea believe that reintroducing prayer into public schools sends the message that a particular religion is legally mandated and that everyone who disagrees is wrong. Separation of religion and...

Empowering the African-American Community

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis plays an important role in empowering African-Americans within St. Louis. Accordingly, in a review of the mission statement, “The mission of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance,...

Abortion With Limitations: Analysis

Introduction Since abortion remains a divisive issue due to the presence of divergent opinions, permitting it with specific limitations is a good decision. Abortion needs to be illegalized unless a woman’s life is at risk, the pregnancy has resulted from rape, or criminal activities are involved. Thesis Statement With abortion...

Gender Diversity Within and Beyond School Contexts

Introduction The human society holds on to traditional stereotypes and social norms regarding gender roles and acceptable behaviors, continuously reinforced from childhood. However, the implications of these ideologies include gender bias, discrimination, and atrocities, especially against women, who struggle in almost all walks of life. The modern era has revealed...

Advancing an LGBTI-Inclusive Curriculum for Trans Teens

Supporting trans teens is a hot topic and one of the most debated issues at the educational level. Tony is not an isolated example of how difficult it is to be in an environment where gender identity is disrespected. According to surveys, about half of transgender teens have experienced bullying...

Career-Related Decision-Making and Gender Differences

Summary of Research Findings The article by Gadassi et al. (2015) focuses on career-related decision-making differences between men and women in general and the incidence of depression in the context of career advancement in particular. The researchers conducted a study based on a self-reported questionnaire with a sample of 222...

Overcome Grief to Find Love Again by Mary Montgomery: A Book Review

The need to be loved and love someone in return represents one of the deepest, most powerful, and often, quite destructive desires unless managed with a proper understanding of the nature of these emotions and feelings. In her book, “Overcome Grief to Find Love Again,” Mary Montgomery (2020) explains the...

Scientific Authorship: The Ethical Issues

Introduction of the Problem Assigning authorship in the scientific sphere is a complicated process which can cause various disputes. The main problem is connected with determining the share of each author’s contribution to work. It is described in the context of science-intensive indices, according to which the effectiveness of the...

Interviewing for Data Collection in Research

Introduction The field of research has various techniques for data collection and presenting evidence of the research findings. Each investigation must have a practical approach to gathering information appropriate for the topic under investigation, characteristics of respondents and the target audience. In qualitative research, the techniques range from observation, interviews,...

The Ethical Use of Animals in Research

Using animals in medical research is a complex ethical issue since the lack of proven consciousness in creatures other than humans imposes certain societal obligations. Ethical theories allow society to flesh out a position on this issue and take one side based on its principles (Arnason, 2020). According to utilitarian...

Amish Midwives: The Ethical Theory of Utilitarianism

This paper looks upon the case of Amish midwifes through the lens of utilitarian theory of ethics. The main tenets of this theory state that the correctness of any action should be viewed on the basis of its circumstances. Thus, it is essential to determine whether an action brings joy...

Latino Culture: The Social Interaction Between Children and Parents

One of the critical elements of growing up as an adult is the period of high school graduation. The abundance of social perspectives, including choices between college, university, military service, or work, is a prime example. An essential element influencing the path a young person chooses is the family, as,...

Seminar: Conflict and Power Dynamics

Through this course, I have learned that conflict resolution is key to bringing people together at international, corporate, group and personal levels. The mediation procedure is frequently used in the conflict resolution process to reconcile the interests of disputing parties.. Negotiators determine who is right and who is more powerful...

Thoreau vs. Roosevelt on Individual Freedom

Introduction The freedom of the individual in its various manifestations is today the most important value of civilized humanity. A person is a member of society and is obliged to reckon with its laws, primarily because the complete freedom of one person would mean arbitrariness concerning another. Freedom and responsibility...

Sociology: Why Symbolic Interactionism?

Sociology is among the most interesting and appealing scientific disciplines in the multitude of humanities. It is because “sociology is the systematic and scientific study of society and social interaction” (Conerly et al., 2022, para. 1). These are two phenomena in which every individual in the world is involved. The...

Forum: Gender and Gender Roles

Gender refers to the different characteristics concerning femininity and masculinity that influence a person’s identity. Gender roles refer to behaviors and characters a person is supposed to have depending on their sex (Blackstone 335). Ideas about gender and gender roles are ingrained and reinforced in one’s mind from a young...

Ethical Norms and Responsibilities in the Government: FBI Tenure of James Comey

Introduction Ethical norms and standards play a crucial role in any organization. Government agencies, in particular, require their employees to follow strict protocols to ensure they serve the country and its citizenry with integrity and grace. Nevertheless, conflicts may arise if one’s ethical standards do not align with those they...

The Abortion Prohibition Issue Analysis

Introduction The problem of abortion has long been of interest to society. Many articles, scientific studies, and books have already been written, and many films and social videos have been shot regarding this issue. Such works usually provide evidence that abortion is undoubtedly the murder of an unborn person with...

Relation Between Demographics and Migration

This week’s reading and discussion are centered around demographic topics. In particular, there are three main themes, such as migration, fertility rates, and overpopulation. The first theme is viewed in terms of how migration from underdeveloped countries impacts developed ones. On the one hand, some researchers imply migration’s adverse effects...

Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement

American society and the US government system have historically suffered from problems related to racial tension, social inequality, violence, and police brutality. Under such conditions, it is not surprising that people create various movements to fight for their rights and influence the change in the existing system. Therefore, Black Lives...

Ethical and Legal Issues With CCTV and Video Analytics

Introduction Numerous academic fields have explored the right to privacy, but as technology progresses and the cost of implementing smart monitoring systems decreases, privacy concerns are growing. Many individuals associate surveillance with being watched and scrutinized. Computer-based surveillance systems have gained strong new capacities in past years. As a result,...

Joe Biden’s 2021 Speech: Rhetorical Analysis

Purposes of the Speech Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, gave a speech on the coronavirus pandemic on March 11, 2021. According to the Political Discourse reading, an address has various purposes, including inspiration, motivation, amusement, information, and persuasion. Joe Biden’s speech sought to inspire, motivate, inform,...

Inequities Experienced by Immigrant Families in Canada

Introduction Immigration is a key component of government policy in Canada, making the nation a popular choice for many foreign employees. More than one in five Canadians are foreign-born, reflecting the country’s growing immigrant population. However, equal access to autism services for all populations remains suboptimal. The increased ethnic diversity...

Managing Ethics Challenges in Social Work Organizations

Introduction Ethics consultation in health care can significantly impact critical outcomes, such as decreasing the length of stay in an intensive care unit and increasing family and healthcare provider satisfaction. Human service professionals seek the knowledge, education, experience, and supervision necessary to ensure effectiveness when working with persons from different...

A Civil Commitment and Ethical Issues Journal

Ethical issues associated with involuntary hospitalization do create a dilemma in dealing with patients with cognitive issues. In hospital settings there are qualified physicians are expected to conduct their duties as per the principles of medical ethics, these are nonmaleficence, beneficence, and respect for autonomy (Varkey, 2021). Out of the...

Refugees’ Adjustment and Accessibility of Healthcare

Introduction The healthcare system in the United States can be difficult to get used to for people from different life backgrounds. As refugees, some people can struggle with getting accessible help on time, as well as experience miscommunications and lack of understanding with the American service workers. In their interviews,...

Tampa’s Problem of Housing and Rising Cost of Rent

Urban areas are mainly characterized by a high population that requires adequate housing facilities. In Tampa city, there has been an increased influx of people from different regions owing to the desirable opportunities available in the urban area. Although Tampa city is peaceful and has fantastic beauty, it should create...

The Ethical Principles of Conducting Research

Introduction Research in psychology is inevitably associated with human beings. The professional performance of a psychologist-experimentalist is a complex and responsible endeavor since it can involve the fate of people. An experimental study is connected to cognition of strictly individual features of a person, with their profound experiences and states....

A Contemporary Issue Affecting Immigrant-Origin Youth

Introduction Immigration is an arduous and complicated journey that affects not only adult immigrants but also their children, who have to face the challenges of continuing their social and cognitive development while being placed in an entirely alien environment. Therefore, focusing on the needs of immigrant-origin youth is an absolute...

Immigration From the Northern Triangle to the US

Notably, the United States has remained a favorite destination for migrants from all over the globe. In 2018, most migrants came from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, known colloquially as the “Northern Triangle countries.” The goal of the National Immigration Forum’s paper was to describe ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors, show...

The “US Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale…” Article Analysis

Introduction The chosen article, “US tech investor Joe Lonsdale refuses to apologize for ‘loser’ paternity tweet,” from The Guardian, describes an imagined community of masculine men who must put efforts into the well-being of their families. Lonsdale particularly emphasizes men in “important positions” to highlight their significance to society and...

The Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements in the US

For the last two centuries, groups have been fighting for equality through peaceful protests across the globe where there has been racial discrimination. The Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) has lately emerged and drawn widespread attention from the media. Media coverage of the BLM movement frequently parallels the Civil Rights...

The “Enrique’s Journey” Book by Sonia Nazario

Sonia Nazario is the author of Enrique’s Journey. Enrique is a migrant from Honduras who embarks on a journey across South America in hopes of a better life for himself. However, he wants to reunite with his mother in America. Enrique’s mother, Lourdes, has made the perilous journey to secure...

Human Rights Violations and Prosecutions of Perpetrators

Introduction One of the most critical purposes of modern people is to live in a peaceful and equal world. Multiple attempts are made to establish regulations, consider human rights, and control violations at different levels. International humanitarian law aims at regulating armed conflict effects and protecting people. Despite the existing...

Capitalism and Socialism in the Marxist School of Thought

Given his views on history, sociology, philosophy, economy, and politics, Karl Marx is well renowned in academia circles. While his ideas were created based on the events of the 19th century, I still find some modern day relevancy in them despite widespread criticism. To begin with, his idea that capitalism...

American Professional Journalists’ Moral Standards

Two Professional Codes of Ethics Related to Digital and Mediated Communication Organizations develop ethical guidelines for their personnel to adhere to and for the general public to be aware of. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) moral standards will be examined in...

Women’s Leadership and Communication Theories

Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman analyze a number of communication theories on the basis of an article titled “Research: Women Are Better Leaders During a Crisis” (2020). Specifically, the writing will establish a relationship between the content of the text by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman with communication frameworks, such...

Emoji’s Conceptual and Linguistic Dimensions

Introduction Reconstructing an argument gives the reader the ability to obtain a representation of an argument that is both comprehensive and succinct, intending to facilitate critical analysis of the written material. It entails concentrating solely on the components that make it possible for the reader to achieve both efficacy and...

The Regulations of Ethical Research

Introduction The protection of participants when conducting research is one of the highest priorities of the academic and scientific community. For instance, the major regulations of human participants’ rights are regularly revisited based on the most recent research (Shrestha & Dunn, 2020). To ensure the ethical protection of the participant...

The Role of Gender in Social and Moral Development

The topic of gender and its effect on one’s socialization is one of the most discussed concepts in social studies. Gender is a quality that society has been using as a source of information about a person for centuries, drawing conclusions about one’s personality and making assumptions about one’s abilities...

Embracing Gender Identity: Pursuing a Fulfilling and Authentic Life

The idea of living a fulfilling a meaningful life comprises finding a balance between love, respect, dignity, and self-identification. Throughout my daily interactions with people, I have been constantly taught overwhelming yet valuable lessons. The learning process seems especially fascinating in the context of interaction with my clients, who teach...

How Women in Politics Make Strategic Changes

Women entered politics not long ago because the patriarchal conditions of the world continue to affect every nation. Female Political Representation and Substantive Effects on Policies: A Literature Review by Hessami and da Fonseca identifies how politics changes when women enter its history. The authors view women’s politics as an...

Free Speech in the United States

The right to freedom of one’s speech is the foundation of the United States. Throughout this country’s history, different political sides used it to protect their ideals and resolve issues peacefully (Strossen 15-16). This notion is vital for liberating people from oppression for their opinions. Punishing free speech is counterproductive...

Specifics of Commodifying Women’s Labor

Introduction In the context of surrogacy, a woman’s work is equal to other types of labor since it is characterized by the presence of interested parties and is based on the voluntary participation of the woman. Nevertheless, there are significant differences between surrogacy and other commercial activities. Primarily, this applies...

Women’s Rights in Latin America

Women all over the globe have fought for equal rights in society, majorly revolving around politics and career settings. Looking at the setting of Latin America, multitudes of predominant Argentinian women rallied onto the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires in 2015 under the banner “#NiUnaMenos,” which stands for not...

Ethical Awareness in American Public Administration

Ethics is the center of the practice of administration. Therefore, to enhance ethical practice, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) ensures respect for the constitution, democratic procedures, and accountability in public institutions (Aceves, 2022). However, several institutions face difficulty articulating meaningful behavioral standards and establishing means to uphold the...

The Problem of Refugees Crossing into Canada from the US

Canada is experiencing significant difficulties with refugees from the United States crossing the border. America is the world’s center of migration, and therefore a large number of migrants residing in the country are there illegally. Many people go to the States for jobs or more comfortable living conditions, but they...

Ethics: Definition and Application

People define ethics differently, making it challenging to develop a universal definition. Ethics can be defined as rational principles of right and wrong that outline what people should do. These principles are typically expressed in rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or particular qualities (Blaga, 2019). Ethics define people’s integrity;...

Public Administration and Ethics

Introduction It is hard to disagree that, in most cases, adherence to the universal and one’s moral values is the key to positive social interactions and the promotion of the good. The code of ethics and moral principles should guide professionals who aim to earn society’s trust and meet people’s...

Animal Farming: Arguments Against

Introduction Saving the planet by reducing global emissions appears to be on the agenda of every western politician in one way or another. Climate change and global warming are considered to be common knowledge everywhere around the world. One of the major issues of concern are greenhouse gas emissions. Animal...

Abortion Should Be Available in Modern Society

Introduction It is no secret that the problem of the availability of abortions in terms of legal aspects in current socio-demographic conditions in the United States occupies a special place. Today, the polarity of public opinion is becoming relatively contradictory. In general, there is a significant gap in the population’s...

Eliot Spitzer and a Code of Ethics

Introduction After reading the articles, it was noted that the period between 2005 and 2008 was remarkable in the life of Eliot Spitzer. He rose to political power as a fierce enforcer of moral standards in public life. From the class readings (n.d.), Spitzer won the Governor’s seat in 2006...

Daily Life in the 21st Century vs. 1000 Years Ago

Introduction Over the ages, the social system has undergone a significant transformation. Compared to the lives our ancestors led generations ago, today’s everyday lives are very different. According to Bryceson, a modern industrialized community has only recently emerged, having evolved from agrarian communities fewer than 5.000 years back (128). There...

Gender and Sexuality and Their Role in Life

The importance of studying the subjects of gender and sexuality should be discussed with regard to their role in different aspects of people’s lives. Gender is most often associated with the genital structure, reproductive system, and chromosomal set, that is, biological characteristics. At the same time, gender stereotypes in society...

Women as Subjects in Medical Studies

In the field of medicine, women oftentimes face discrimination, one that is difficult to distinguish without proper nuance. Specifically, a large number of clinical studies, research and other types of medical tests use white men as their basis, while other groups are excluded. As a result, the effects of specific...

Perception of Ethics in Individual and Group Practices

Generally, moral philosophy is a key consideration that people value at individual and group levels. It is necessary for persons to comprehend and value ethical practices to guide their conduct. When it comes to judging between right and wrong, sometimes it is challenging to have an absolute choice, especially in...

The Law of Florida on Persons With Disabilities

There are a variety of reasons why no law in Florida makes the teens’ behavior illegal. With an in-depth look at the matter, the question of whether Florida law ought to change to cater to such issues can be debated, and an amicable solution can be reached. The current law...

Researching of Ancient Greek Sophistry

Introduction In the third quarter of the 5th century BCE, the term ‘sophistry’ started being applied to a loosely affiliated group of philosophers who used argument and rhetoric to convey their opinions and influence others. This was especially true in Athens, with specialists often charging high prices due to the...

Communication and Ability to Be Persuasive

In the modern world, with its massive amount of information, it is more important than ever to be able to formulate your thoughts and convey them to others. Due to the excess of data, the brain filters out many things that it considers unimportant, so attracting attention and getting your...

Emotional, Ethical, and Logical Arguments

Summary Nowadays, it is impossible to always and forever live in harmony with others. When billions of people live on the Earth, everyone has different opinions and does not always coincide with others’ views. It is almost impossible for a person to earn money, live, and generally be happy without...

Transgender People in the Olympic Games

Introduction The new guidelines state that transgender athletes may be permitted to compete in the Olympics without undergoing sex reassignment surgery. New Zealand heavyweight athlete Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics (Safer 3). Hubbard was one of five weightlifters from that country to...

The Prison Effect Based on Philip Zimbardo’s Book

There are several lessons that readers can learn from Zimbardo’s book “The Lucifer Effect.” As implied in the title, the experiment indicates that it is possible for good people to become evil, just as was the case of the fallen angels who chased from heaven after their rebellion. In Chapter...

Ethical Issues in Human Cloning: Response

Cloning can be a topic for science fiction or thrillers. Nevertheless, it became a reality when animals began to be cloned. Although cloning sounds exciting from the perspective of technology and genetic engineering, I do not support the idea of human cloning. I would not like to be a clone...

Reasons Why Immigration Enhances Diversity

Introduction International migration has become a choice for more individuals around the globe seeking to improve their life chances by moving between nations. Unlike early forms of migration, current international mobility is characterized by less selective conditions. Gender, ethnic, regional, and cultural disparities do not limit or determine the conscious...

Social Skills of Ghanaian Students: Interviews

Introduction To understand how lived experiences and social skills of Ghanaian undergraduate and graduate students are associated with the student’s information retention, the two interviews were conducted and coded. As for the latter, the inductive method was applied, meaning that the codes were developed based on the raw data (Cohen...

Should Russian Athletes Be Allowed to Play in Tournaments?

Introduction One of the essential ethical questions is the question of rights, duties, and responsibilities. The situation that will be analyzed is the ban of Russian athletes from participating in sports events, for example, tennis tournaments such as Wimbledon. As the Russian Federation started a war with Ukraine in 2022,...

The Western Journal of Communication Analysis

Western Journal of Communication is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor & Francis, an international publishing company based in the United Kingdom. The institutional home of the journal is the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), a non-profit US-based organization that unites people of the U.S. western states interested in...

Good Leadership and Communication Components

Introduction In any business setting, leaders should be able to communicate with the people around them effectively. They can empower their workers to have good expression skills and increase their leadership understanding through communication. Additionally, it is known that good communication is an essential non-technical skill that each good leader...

Applying a Personal Moral Theory: Reflection

Personal moral philosophies are beliefs and rules that a person uses when making decisions. Discussing whether these models can be applied to one individual or all people is also a part of ethics. However, as all people have different backgrounds, education, religion, family, and other factors, their moral theories have...

Justifying Abortion From Utilitarian Position

Introduction Utilitarianism – is the philosophical standpoint that advocates for the morality of actions that cause happiness and the amorality of actions that cause harm. There are two approaches inherent in this philosophical position – rule utilitarianism and act utilitarianism. Rule utilitarianism implies that people should follow specific sets of...

Ethics and Technology: Bots in Social Media

An important part of ethical problems is the the proliferation of bots on the Internet. Their activity reduces the level of security when communicating on social networks; the credibility of the media and public speakers loses importance. The consequences of the work of bots contributed to the development of programs...

Washington’s and DuBois’ Speeches Comparison

As a black man, a simple worker from Atalanta, the question of social equality between people of color is very important to me. So, I read the writings of two of the great spokesmen for the Black rights movement, Washington and DuBois, and tried to choose which of them made...

United Nations Convention on Rights of People Living With Disabilities

Today, more than one billion individuals have impairments; these are mostly the poorest members of civilizations. Discrimination and stigmatization they go through are two major aspects in practically every society. Their inability to participate in and attend educational institutions as well as find jobs creates barriers to their development and...

Illegal Transportation of Migrants

Introduction Despite the stage of development of modern society, there are still many severe global problems in the world. One of them is the illegal smuggling, which has negative consequences for both the political, economic, and social spheres. Consequently, this research paper aims to consider the issue of illegal transportation...

Social Classes and Capitalism: Sociological Theories

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...

Married Women’s Worth in the Workplace

Statement of the Problem Due to the recent marriage of Margaret, an employee from the sales department who plans her future pregnancy, David, the regional manager, decides not to renew the contract with her. He considers this a pragmatic choice after David learns about it from another employee Mary, who...

Human Capability, Creativeness, and Activeness

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...

Impacts on Communication: Discussion

Summary The total exhibition of unique characteristics exhibited by an individual is considered their communication style. Communication techniques must be understood to establish a collaborative and open communication at work (Mikkelson et al., 2017). Employing communication techniques enables individuals to retain open lines of communication and respond appropriately to keep...

Gender Identity and Correctional Institutions

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...

Analysis of Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Case Study

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...

Analysis of Communications Aspects

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....

Personal Identity: The Key Aspects

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...

Chapters 4-5 of “A Century Communication Studies” by Gahrke & Keith

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,...

Internal Communication: Medium and Justification

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...

A Review of the Book “It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken” by Behrendt

Introduction Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt (2005) are the authors of “It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken.” The book discusses a wide range of contemporary issues, one of which is marriage divorce. The book’s tone is laid-back and unpretentious as the authors begin the book with a tragic story...

Decreasing Anti-Black Bias Among Caucasians: The Role of Mexican Immigrants

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...

DIscussion of Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic

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...

Unveiling the Complexities of Animality and Blackness

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...

Should Parents with Children under 12 Have Dogs as Pets

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 in the US

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...

Language Barrier and Poor Communication

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...

Female National Heroes of the United States

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...

The Journal of Communication Theory Analysis

History of the Journal The Journal of Communication Theory was published in 1991 in the United States. It is among the quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Wiley on publishers on behalf of the international communication association in the United States. The journal was made to post theoretical essays,...

Race and Ethnicity Social Movement and Change

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 as an Ethical Issue

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...

Leadership Transition Challenges in the Intersex Society

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...

The Cultural Competence and Identity Connection

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...

Plato’s Gorgias Dialogue on the Power of Rhetoric

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,...

The Sociological Tradition and Idea of Community

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...

Abortion Ban and Its Negative Consequences

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...

How Women Leaders Catalyze Positive Change Amidst Discriminations

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...

Modern Communication Infrastructure as a Means of Cultural Diffusion

Introduction Technology has revolutionized most aspects of life, including societal norms, beliefs, and values. Its impact on people has been felt in various areas of social, economic, and political fields, including human engagement, institutional development, governance, human relations, business, and sports, just to mention a few (Hardey 101). The continued...

Cultural Relativism and Self-Reflexivity

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...

American Women’s Rights Discussed in Lyrics

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...

The Quarterly Journal of Speech’s Areas of Focus

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...

The Journal of Communication and Religion Analysis

The studies aimed to investigate the National Journal Research with the main focus on the Journal of Communication and Religion. It examined the current publisher, the journal’s origin, the current focus of the journal contents, the journal’s significance to Rhetoric Ph.D. emphasis reading area. In addition, the report analyzed three...

Escalation of Commitment: Facebook

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...

“The History and Theory of Rhetoric” Book by Herrick

Basic Knowledge Herrick’s book revealed some of the hidden facts about rhetoric and its implications on language and communication. The reading enhanced my understanding of rhetoric in several ways and helped me develop an inquiry into the arguments and criticisms of rhetoric. Through this book, I realized that I have...

The Chicken Ranch, a Prostitution Facility

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...

Perspectives on Muslim Women’s Rights and Feminism

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...

Fielders’ and Vroom & Yetton’s Contingency Theories

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...

The “Rhetoric in the Middle Ages” Book by Murphy

Basic Knowledge The book Rhetoric in the Middle Ages, by James J. Murphy, clarified how, why, and when classical rhetoric ceased, and medieval rhetoric began. Although the events described in the book were not new to me, I managed to understand the logic of the transition from one tradition to...

Universal Healthcare as a Basic Right of Humanity

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...

The Communication Studies Journal Analysis

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....

The “Short History of Ethics” Book by MacIntyre

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...

Eliminating Non-Verbal Communication Challenges Across Cultures

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...

Adolph Hitler’s Moral Conscience and Leadership

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...

Interconnection of Ethics and Murder

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...

The Rhetoric and Public Affairs Journal Analysis

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,...

Heteronormativity in Modern World

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...

Researching of a Personal Moral Dilemma: Caregiver for Friend

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...

Gardener’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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,...

Aspects of Normative Virtue Ethics

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...