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Introduction The arts are essential to our moral growth as individuals. Therefore, we must study them. The term “ethics” describes a body of values that may be used to make the right choices in life. Literature, music, drama, and the visual arts give us a window into new worldviews and...
Introduction Poverty is a rather severe issue that was and is often met with various ideas for solutions. In his essay, A Modest Proposal, writer Jonathan Swift offers to address this issue especially. He wants to prevent the offspring of financially unfortunate individuals from being a liability to their parents...
The Relationship Between Gender Identity and Human Rights The topic of ethics that will be addressed in this paper is discrimination and its impact on human rights. Discrimination remains an issue of concern, with people from some backgrounds and genders being mistreated for being different. UNICEF indicates that women have...
Introduction Active listening is a skill that is an important part of mentorship and coaching. This skill allows mentors and trainers to better understand their charges and helps them create more effective learning and development strategies. This essay will examine the definition and importance of active listening, its advantages, common...
Introduction The question of moral justifications for abortions is one of the most complex in ethics and philosophy. Some people believe that abortions are always wrong, while others think that they can be morally justified in certain situations. In this essay, various viewpoints on this topic will be examined, as...
Introduction In recent times, the world has become more accepting of diversity, and it is therefore crucial to recognize the struggles faced by those who identify as “different” from the majority. The LGBTQ+ community is one such group that faces unique experiences. To gain insight into these experiences, I spoke...
Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is a powerful rhetorical device. It was written in response to a group of white clergy who had publicly criticized King and his associates during the civil rights movement. In this letter, King masterfully utilizes a variety of persuasive...
Introduction The term abortion refers to the deliberate ending of a pregnancy, which has been the subject of fervent debate and contentious discussion for many years. The debate over whether or not abortion should be legalized is frequently influenced by various factors, including societal, economic, moral, and religious beliefs. The...
Introduction Voting rights are one of the main political topics in modern times. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of electoral rights, it is worth studying them from a historical and social science perspective. History helps us understand the past and its impact on modern society, while social sciences allow...
Introduction Research that involves the use of animals as subjects has been a hotly debated topic for a considerable amount of time. Some contend that it is cruel and immoral, while proponents of the practice maintain that it is essential to the development of scientific and medical knowledge. As a direct...
Introduction In the fields of health care, social work, education, or counseling, it is crucial to give priority to the rights of the client while maintaining personal and professional values, ethics, and responsibilities (Mapp et al., 2019). When faced with a situation where the client’s rights conflict with these values,...
Deering, Dorothy. “Egalitarian History in Studs Terkel’s Working.” The Journal of General Education, vol. 28, no. 2, 1976, pp. 103-113. JSTOR. Web. “Egalitarian History in Studs Terkel’s Working” is a scholarly article written by Dorothy Deering in 1976, with the purpose of reflecting on the recently published book Working by...
Introduction Social movements for human rights are common in historical contexts. Many groups of people are organizing together to resist oppression and assert their right to equality collectively. One recent clear example of this is the Palestinian workers’ strike. They have demonstrated determination and resilience in dealing with the political...
Introduction Despite significant efforts toward equality, women’s rights remain a controversial topic. Equality of sexes is directly correlated to society’s sustainable development and is crucial for attaining human rights for everyone. The aim of achieving gender balance is a world where women have equal access to opportunities as men in...
Differentiating Collective Action and Social Movements Collective action is collaborative when individuals work together towards a common goal or interest. It can be short-term and focused on a specific issue or event. A social movement, on the other hand, is a sustained and organized collective effort that seeks to promote...
Introduction In Search of Our Mothers Gardens by Alice Walker is a collection of articles shaped by what she refers to as the womanist concept. The compilation, released in 1983, includes articles, essays, assessments, critiques, and speeches written by the same author from 1966 to 1982. Walker (1983) identifies a...
Chosen Video and Effective Listening Listening plays a significant role in communication, especially when demonstrating empathy towards others. It provides an opportunity to elevate the interaction process between individuals and bring an exceptional level of awareness and understanding of another person’s thoughts, feelings, and central message. A video titled “Big...
Introduction The nuances of human communication are greatly influenced by context. One needs to recognize and adjust to the different speech categories depending on the situation in this cutthroat and complex world. Utilizing various speech categories in the analysis has benefits and effects. People’s speech patterns impact how others see...
Introduction In order to maintain a happy marriage and have a strong bond with one’s spouse, it is important that there is an effective bond between family members. Communication is not just about words; it includes actions or non-verbal communication, which is also of great importance. It is due to...
Introduction Studying the behavior and interaction of people in public places can help identify any clear patterns and features. The New York Public Library was the method for conducting and maintaining records, which provided a sufficient flow of people for the study. The actions of all participants were documented in...
Introduction The balance between the amount of time and energy dedicated to one’s personal and professional lives is known as work-life balance. It is an essential component of contemporary life since it has a direct bearing on a person’s general contentment and wellbeing. Neglecting one aspect of life in favor...
Backround Purpose The Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, was a speech at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the address was to commemorate the Union soldiers who had died in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American...
Introduction Graffiti’s legalization in some places, like the legal graffiti walls in the City of Ottawa, is a complicated topic that may be examined through the prism of power dynamics and the relationship between spaces and expression. Michel Foucault’s theory of power and surveillance and Jurgen Habermas’s notion of the...
Introduction Immigrant families face numerous difficulties when arriving in another land and trying to build a life there. Along with legal barriers and obstacles preventing newcomers from acquiring official status, there is also a cultural gap that might complicate the integration process and exclude people from communities. For this reason,...
Introduction Ailton Krenak is a renowned Indigenous movement leader of the Krenak ethnicity of eastern Brazil. In his book Ideas for Postponing the End of the World, he advocates for preserving and reconciling humanity with nature and recognizing Indigenous people and their connection with it. Overall, it is imperative to...
Introduction In her TED speech, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar discusses the power of change and how it can be leveraged for transformation. Having a rich academic background, Shankar used her expertise in cognitive science to help create public policies and initiatives by working for the United Nations and as a...
Introduction A crucial component of public speaking and audience attraction is building credibility. The speaker’s ability to be viewed by the audience as qualified due to their knowledge and expertise is called credibility (Lucas & Stob, 2023). Because the speaker comes across as more reliable, it helps to pique the...
Introduction Each person makes dozens of decisions throughout the day, many of which are essential. The motivation and determinants of each choice are unique, which requires an individual approach not only to the individual but also to each situation. Dire decisions can be made by the norms of society, the...
Introduction Today, the world is experiencing a diverse tapestry of human identity based on race/ethnicity, social class, age, gender, sexual identity, and ability condition. These various threads have each contributed to the rich mosaic of societal dynamics. Among these variations, sexuality stands out as a master status. Sexual orientation is...
Introduction Various approaches to the formation of hegemony and the design of social institutions can be based on social change. Gramsci’s approach to the concept being studied is one of intellectual and moral leadership that should justify the formation of a competent attitude (Saputra et al., 2022). Thus, analytics of...
Facts Memo: Ethical Analysis and Recommendations for Luke’s Dilemma In this case, the main character, Luke, has been offered the opportunity to work on a project that involves developing ABC Company’s land to build an adult entertainment store. The ethical problem is that the land is on the street where...
Rationale for Topic Selection It so no secret that human nature constantly conflicts with itself; one such internal confrontation is materialism versus idealism. Within this topic, thinkers, theologians, psychologists, and economists continue to debate whether relatively or objectively big money can provide a person with true happiness. This annotated bibliography...
Introduction Women in Peru often spend more time taking care of the home. Their primary roles include taking care of the kids and elderly family members, performing cleaning, and going grocery shopping, among other things. Nonetheless, the nation is one of the few that has demonstrated a solid commitment to...
Introduction With the title “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk delves deeply into the ways that power dynamics and nonverbal communication affect people’s lives. The TED Talk will be summarized, the overall impression will be discussed, key passages that were found interesting or thought-provoking will...
Introduction Moral aspects of human activity should be considered when making decisions to help ensure the most acceptable and appropriate option. Thus, ethics can regulate all areas of life and determine the application of its norms to various kinds of situations. When making ethical decisions to resolve ambiguous situations or...
Reform in American Society (1890–1920): Identifying Key Issues The Progressive Movement in the United States concentrated on tackling a wide variety of domestic concerns that were in desperate need of reform during the first two decades of the 20th century. The subject of age-inappropriate work shines out in particular during...
Introduction The topic of voting rights is highly disputed and contentious, sparking debates regarding its consequences and the best courses of action. To develop a deeper comprehension of this matter, it’s beneficial to approach it from two perspectives: historical analysis and social science analysis. This dual approach offers a more...
Understanding Perception Filters: Observing My Own Bias During the Speech Perception filters are cognitive biases that affect how we interpret and understand information. They are formed by our past experiences, personal beliefs, cultural background, and societal norms. As I watched President Obama’s and President Trump’s inauguration speeches, I noticed my...
The Effectiveness of Civil Disobedience as a Protest Strategy Historically, engaging in civil disobedience has been the strategy African American community members applied to attract attention to their issues, starting from the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s. Applying this strategy, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has managed to...
Introduction The social construction of reality can significantly impact how people shape their traditions and cultural aspects, which may interact through categories such as race, gender, or class. People’s social environment can shape how they perceive their environment and themselves. It is, therefore, essential to identify the critical features of...
Introduction The essays “I Want a Wife” by Judy Brady and “Peculiar Benefits” by Roxane Gay both discuss privilege. While it is the main theme of both works, each takes its own approach to presenting the problem. This essay will discuss and compare the ways they do this. Judy Brady’s...
Introduction The selected research object reflects the human right to life in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). A narrow focus of research is the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict. Since the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine in 2022 is ongoing, all...
Introduction Most speakers are worried about the quality of their presentations. No one wants to make a presentation that will bore the audience or make it hard for them to understand its content. Consequently, speakers adopt various strategies like using visual aids, starting strong, and telling stories to hold the...
Introduction When conducting research, one of the critically important and necessary components is to ensure their ethics. This is especially true for those works that attract individuals and their personal information. Problems with ensuring an ethical component can jeopardize not only the scientific research itself but also the privacy of...
Introduction For many years, abortion has been a widely discussed issue in society, causing intense debate regarding its correctness and ethics. Many people argue that a woman has the right to make choices regarding her reproductive abilities. On the other hand, the public also insists that abortion is an immoral...
Introduction The debate around prostitution is one that has been ongoing for centuries. On the one hand, there are those who advocate for the legalization and regulation of prostitution, while on the other hand, there are those who believe that it should be outright prohibited. In this essay, I will...
Description of the Everyday Setting One of the examples from an everyday setting concerns social relationships and responsibilities within a family. More precisely, many parents give pocket money to their teenage children, but when the adolescents become adults, parents stop their financial support. This type of social change is common...
Introduction Sex work has long been a controversial and debated topic worldwide. Sex work refers to the exchange of sexual services for money or goods. The practice of sex work raises various implications for health, including physical, emotional, and sexual health. Health Implications Physical Physically, sex workers are more prone...
Introduction Government censorship is a common problem in many modern countries. Severe regulation of the information space can negatively affect the capabilities of citizens. This trend has begun to spread rapidly due to globalization and widespread access to various information (Antwi-Boateng and Al Mazrouei 11). Thus, government regulators directly influence...
Voting is a right and an obligation of anyone aged eighteen and above. Many citizens neglect the opportunity to participate in selecting the new representatives of the power branch, which is not justified. Indeed, the right to vote is officially only a right, and no one can be made to...
Overview of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study In 1932, the southern states were experiencing a syphilis pandemic that affected poor people the most. No one cared about impoverished and black people. Worse, physicians seemed unconcerned about their concerns. The medical profession blamed poverty-related ailments on “bad blood.” Wealthy patients received excessive...
Introduction Since the post-war years in the United States, the problem of the struggle of African Americans for civil rights as a result of prolonged racial discrimination has been particularly acute. Many social barriers aimed at discriminating against black US citizens naturally provoked a backlash. As a result, this led...
Introduction Transitions are crucial in speeches. They serve as bridges that connect different ideas, ensuring a smooth and coherent flow of information. Transitions linking concepts together help the audience follow the speaker’s thoughts without confusion or disarray. Without these transitions, speeches can feel disjointed and perplexing, leaving listeners struggling to...
Introduction Every immigrant lives in a new country through the so-called “immigration process,” during which he realizes the transformations in his life due to environmental changes. It has been shown that the immigration process itself may result in several psychological issues, including loss and separation from one’s home and loved...
Introduction Active listening is a valuable ability that may help us better comprehend and appreciate our interlocutors. Instead of waiting our turn to speak, active listening allows us to concentrate on what the other person is saying and understand their perspective. Aspects of Active Listening Paying Attention to Words and...
Introduction Speeches can captivate, move, and impact their audience for the long term. A speech’s efficacy depends on several aspects, with the opening and conclusion being especially important in determining the listeners’ overall impression of the address. Through her personal experiences, Nora, a captivating speaker, leads audiences on a journey...
Case Description Camden County College plans a weeklong festival celebrating its diverse student body, featuring cultural showcases. Camden’s Most Righteous (CMR), a controversial religious group, has requested to participate. Some CCC students support this, but others object, fearing it would create discomfort and imply college endorsement of extremist views. Case...
Introduction Adolescence is one of the most challenging periods in young people’s and their parents’ lives. The main reason is the unstable psyche that undergoes the most significant changes and developments. This paper explores different psychosocial theories to suggest strategies for supporting a young person experiencing an identity crisis and...
Non-verbal communication is a fundamental skill of effective human contact and an essential component of interaction. Violation of the rules of eye contact is chosen for the aims of the project. One of the more frequent violations of this rule is the breach of the duration or intensity of the...
Introduction Abortion has always been a disputable issue because of the numerous ethical issues associated with it. The parties supporting the legalization of the procedure and those insisting on its prohibition offer various arguments to support their claims. The moral permissibility of abortion depends on the perspective of the procedure...
Insights from Immigration History The massive influx of the Chinese into the USA in the mid-19th century during the gold rush era demonstrates how well news was transmitted even without modern technology. At the same time, the citizens of China will subsequently be banned from entering the country, legalized by...
Introduction Shifts in immigration policies in the United States reflect the attitude toward refugees, asylum seekers, and foreign workers. It is necessary to assess how these changes come into existence, as society dictates their occurrence. American politics recently passed through a phase of major anti-immigration policies. The opposing parties aimed...
Introduction Gender can be misunderstood in many cases as a binary system of male and female. This misconception, however, may be exacerbated by the instruments of religious influence, which may inadvertently or purposefully create false perceptions. The study of gender stereotypes, religious myths, and the binary system can help to...
Introduction The speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Alicia Garza from the Black Lives Matter movement are two of the most influential and moving speeches of the modern era. Both speakers had the power to capture their audience with their passionate delivery and body language. While both...
Introduction The United States, established on the standards of freedom and liberty, finds itself amid a concerning surge in the prohibition of books inside its school areas. A report by Pen America, a free speech organization, unveils the expanding censorship endeavors and their implications for gratis discourse and intellectual freedom....
Introduction For centuries, people in virtually every region of the world have often had to leave their homes and seek safety to escape persecution, armed conflict, or political violence. Recently, migration processes have been intensifying, and the crisis has been exacerbated by the fact that EU states have been unable...
Introduction The environmental effect of the fast fashion business has been widely discussed in recent years, but the issue of human rights breaches inside the sector is primarily disregarded. Arrigo (2020) defines it as rapidly manufacturing and selling stylish, low-priced apparel. Many of these brands have factories in developing nations...
Introduction Many modern researchers share the concepts of biological and psychological sex. In modern society, there are constant discussions about the number of existing genders. These disputes around the world started relatively recently. However, the third gender and a reasonably complex gender structure can be found in the cultures of...
Application of Deontology to Protection of Marine Life Deontological or duty ethics provide valuable frameworks for reasoning on how to help marine species and habits. Duty ethics would suggest that people are morally obligated to protect marine species and habitats, regardless of the potential benefits or harms (Beauchamp & Childress,...
Introduction Being ethical means behaving in the best possible way with oneself and others. Therefore, it is connected with morality and inner values on the one side and efficiency and strategy on the other. In the modern world, which is highly complex, being ethical means combining these qualities: being efficient...
TV Show Background For the TV show to be evaluated, the Canadian documentary “Survivorman” was chosen, and the creator, producer, and main character is Les Stroud (2005-2016). As a well-known showman and wilderness survival expert, Mr. Stroud has managed to create a project in which he is the main protagonist,...
Thesis The significance of leadership in influencing the modern world has long been explored in the social sciences. Effective leadership, from commercial leaders to political leaders, is crucial for society’s efficient operation. When dealing with emergencies, effective leadership is necessary to give direction and coordination (Mohanty). But, a world without...
Introduction Family is a complex societal structure with its own specifications, rules and principles, which differs it from ordinary society. For a family to be healthy and to function well, there must be family interactions and communication. Positive interactions and effective communication among family members foster emotional closeness, comprehension, and...
Ethical Values in Wildlife Management The treatment of wild animals is a complex and responsible process that requires compliance with high ethical standards, caution, and professionalism. Firstly, the ethical values that can be safely prescribed for treating wild animals are care and respect for animal life. Treatment should be carried...
Introduction Human nature implies taking advantage of all situations and often ignoring the well-being of others for the sake of happiness. One of the most critical issues in this context is the search for possible methods and tools that would create a just society where each individual’s life would be...
Introduction The influence of sexual relations on a person is multifaceted. The physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of our lives are affected. Against the background of a decrease in the production of sex hormones, sexual desire, and sexual activity gradually decrease. Not only the young but also the elderly themselves...
Introduction High internet penetration, especially in developed countries, makes it possible for information to go viral and reach millions of people within minutes. The implicated may not want some of their personal posts to continue lingering online because of the impact it can have on their career, social relations, and...
Introduction The issue of human behavior is complicated, and a wide range of variables can affect how decisions are made. Decent individuals sometimes act inappropriately and make dubious decisions to appear more likable, hide a mistake, and many other reasons. People then begin to justify their behaviors and rationalize their...
Introduction Vygotsky expanded on the impact of social interaction and culture in shaping and orienting cognition in his study of cognitive development using psychosocial theory concepts. Humans have basic physical features and natural psychological processes shared across ethnic backgrounds, but they vary depending on the unique symbol systems to which...
Brief Summary The first marches in support of black women transpired in the aftermath of the growing prominence of the Black Liberation Movement and the Women’s Movement. The main subject of the readings is black feminism. Black feminism, or anti-racist feminism, is a part of feminist theory that was created...
A Brief Analysis of The Author’s Main Viewpoints Mura’s book “Turning Japanese Memoirs of a Sansei” is a poignant exploration of the complexity of the Japanese-American identity. He argues that one’s identity is dynamic and ever-changing and cannot be easily defined or categorized (8). He emphasizes the importance of understanding...
Introduction Racism and discrimination are acute social issues that have impacted every individual throughout the history of the United States. However, while nowadays, society is on its way to becoming more tolerant, only half a decade ago, racism was a matter of life or death. Violence based on discrimination caused...
One of the first things I have learned through the course is that paraphrasing is one of the most proficient ways to demonstrate understanding when actively listening. A client’s essential words summarize what they said, and the counselor then repeats them to ensure they understood it clearly. It is necessary...
Introduction Children at risk require close attention to protective services and appropriate assistance provided. In the cases under analysis, the extent of risk, as well as the range of protective factors, vary substantially. Finally, for Gabriella, the risk of sexual abuse currently represents the greatest concern, whereas Jasmine requires an...
Introduction Contemporary jurisprudence is an increasingly complex field requiring a deep understanding of the underlying processes and procedures. While courts remain the primary institutions for resolving legal cases, more and more people and businesses turn to alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) due to the possibilities this approach provides to all parties...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that not many people are ready to die to prove their point of view and stay moral until the end. Socrates was sentenced to death for instilling ‘wrong’ political views in the youth, but instead of escaping his death, the philosopher accepted it with...
Introduction Many social connections are still competitive if humans are perfectly capable of cooperating and if ethics, social justice, and other characteristics of humans encourage cooperation. It is possible to assume that the character of the social condition had more to do with competition than with the individuals (Barreda-Tarrazona et...
Complex processes, structures, and environmental interactions characterize contemporary institutions and organizations. One challenge economists, analysts, and marketers face is understanding the decision-making process. Likewise, scholars have shown increased interest in understanding decision-making outcomes to make better theoretical predictions, develop effective strategies, and suggest better public policies (Jiménez & Brocos, 2021)....
People, either individually or in groups, often choose a specific course of action. However, the question is how they decide on the arguments to support. Arguers usually get influenced by their environment and available resources, or their idea seems constrained by choice structure. Individuals typically make decisions by relying on...
Divorce is becoming a prominent social concern nowadays, particularly in developed nations. As such, people are looking for the issues that typically lead to the dissolution of the marriage as well as ways to reinforce it. One such consideration is mutual respect, which is missing from many such unions. In...
This assessment critically evaluates two peer-reviewed journal articles concerning ethics in research. The first is “Publication pressure versus ethics, in research and publication” by Bahl and Bahl (2021), and the second is entitled “Research and publication ethics in developing countries” by Sharma and Ghimire (2021). The two research articles go...
Animal cruelty and lack of care by human beings is a widespread issue across the world. Many animals are held captive in isolated regions and exploited for routine economic gains by wealth companies. When marine mammals, such as orca whales, are removed from the huge ocean and placed in metal...
Today, money is the measure of success in many areas, influencing the way of assessing personal efficiency and well-being. Thus, it becomes increasingly more important to understand how to manage finances – on both micro- and macro-level. Various studies are interested the differences between men and women in their money-related...
The most outstanding speakers in history capture audiences’ attention from the introduction. Public speaking can be self-introductory or general, each involving audience engagement through rhetoric and tonal proficiency. An effective speech is one that audiences can remember long after its delivery and, in most cases, creates a speaker’s legacy. This...
Summary The article “Transsexual attractions and sexual reassignment surgery: Risks and potential risks” by Richard P. Fitzgibbons discusses transsexual issues and sex reassignment surgeries (SRS) that are widely disseminated by the media, governments, and schools. It is often young people who turn to specialists for treatment of transsexual attraction (TSA)...
Similar Characteristics with Class Model Class model describes the system from the standpoint of those who control the means of production. At this point power is based on the property (Marger, 2014). As the most wealthy class can control the society by taking into account the means of production, it...
Introduction Social movements have been gaining momentum worldwide as people seek to effect positive social change in their communities. One of these movements is the #MeToo Movement, which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This movement seeks to empower victims of sexual assault and harassment and to hold criminals...
Gender is a complicated social construct that includes the expectations that society places on people based on their perceived sex and the duties, attitudes, and behaviors they are expected to exhibit. While gender is primarily affected by cultural, social, and historical factors, sex refers to male and female biological and...
Introduction Face time refers to being physically present during regular business hours, whereas telecommuting allows workers to work from home or other locations. This research aims to investigate the tremendous and negative impacts of face time and telecommuting on people and companies and to develop solutions to strike a balance...
Immigration reform must start with the implementation of an appropriate immigration policy that caters to international and national security as well. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees federal immigration agencies (Bergmann 37). Contemporary immigration has serious security connotations to first-world countries and therefore be addressed...
Introduction The ethical dilemma in the situation is that the interns are discussing clients in a public setting and sharing confidential information about the clients to understand their difficulties. The confidentiality statutes require therapists to refrain from discussing privileged information with colleagues, friends, family, or other persons not involved in...
Introduction Many activists’ speeches are strong, confident, and expressive as speakers build rapport with the audience and seek to engage with them to achieve the purpose of the speeches. Speakers use various tools in a speech that enhance it and make it appealing to the audience, making them trusting and...
Introduction The term cisgender involves people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, a person assigned female at birth (AFAB) and identifying as female is a cisgender female. Similarly, an AFAB person who does not identify as either male or female is considered a...
Introduction These traces were manifested most strongly in the rapist policy of sterilization of women, which was carried out in Canada by the then authorities. In addition, there were multiple significant violations of their rights, which will be studied in this work (Ryan et al., 2021). Forced Sterilization Forced sterilization...
9500 Liberty focuses on the history of immigration laws in Virginia. It reveals the major events that occurred during the period of repressive immigration policies. Viewers are able to trace the cause-and-effect relationship between government actions and the social panic that erupted during the passage of the law, which justified...
The definition of race nowadays differs significantly from its original meaning among the XVI-century European colonizers of Northern America. The early colonist society shaped a controversial understanding of the term, particularly concerning Native Americans. Lawrence Blum’s book presents a comprehensive historical overview of the evolution of the term “race” and...
The typical gender roles in families have been debated for decades. With the rise of dual-income families, the roles of men and women within the family have changed. Historically, males have been seen as the household breadwinners. Men were expected to pay financially for their families, while women cared for...
The execution of African-American George Floyd prompted a surge of public indignation unparalleled in the United States, both on the streets and online. The event was the final straw for the country’s minority groups, bringing up concerns of racial inequity and police brutality, and protests continue today. The Black Lives...
The video entitled ‘Who Invented the Taser?’ covers the history and current issues surrounding the use of Tasers. The earliest use of electrical technology by police officers dates back to the 1960s and Civil Rights activism (Today I Found Out, 2019). The current use of Tasers illustrates the complexity of...
Introduction Although genetically embedded through communication processes, the negotiation process can be complex and multifaceted. Communication barriers interfere with effective contact between the negotiating parties. These obstacles hinder the exchange of ideas between people and their understanding. It is impossible to avoid communication barriers, as they arise due to typical...
The primary source, “Malleus Maleficarum,” and the secondary source, by Lynda Roper, on cannibalism, both offer a glimpse into the beliefs and accusations surrounding witches. According to the “Malleus Maleficarum,” witches were accused of various crimes related to disrupting or harming human reproduction, including aborting fetuses, killing newborns, and making...
The author of “The debate over immigration often relies on murky assumptions about the law,” Philip Bump, published in the Washington Post, argues that the debate surrounding immigration is often misguided due to a lack of clarity regarding the laws that govern it. The public discourse on immigration frequently relies...
Summary During the president Trump administration, immigration enforcement intensified significantly, and there had also been an uptick in antimigration discourse and attitude. In such a setting, there were inaccurate representations of immigrants as drug traffickers and lawbreakers as an avenue of a deliberate narrative aimed at reducing aggregate immigration. That...
The article “That is What They Call Us” covers the ongoing debate surrounding the labels and classifications given to Spanish-speaking immigrants in the US. The author argues that the terms “Hispanic,” “Latino,” and “Latinx” are confusing and carry different cultural, political, and historical connotations that are not necessarily reflective of...
Introduction The article “Pride is more than a parade and rainbow transitions. We Need Action and Allyship,” written by Anna Murphy, was published on September 3, 2022. In his article, the author opines that pride is necessary to eradicate the fetishization and demonization of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. According to the author,...
Introduction Communication is a complex phenomenon that includes many biological, social, and psychological elements. One of the major components of interpersonal interactions is nonverbal communication (NVC) (Floyd, 2020). It is generally defined by scholars as “everything but the words,” including visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile communication channels (Hall et al.,...
In the speech Four Democracies, Franklin D Roosevelt spoke about why democracy matters, as well as how and why it should be protected. I would choose to expand on this discussion further by explaining my perspective on the matter and why it is important to preserve it. Primarily, one of...
As a speaker, Esther Ngumbi does numerous things well when telling her story. First, throughout the speech, Ngumbi chooses the right intonation patterns and body language to emphasize her key points. For instance, she implements pausation, speaks considerably louder, and nods to accentuate the fact that her parents invested everything...
The questions that have been applied during the discussion with a couple of strengths and resources align with three social science models. Namely, the postmodernist, social constructionism, and recovery frameworks are attributed to the inquiries that were presented during the therapy. In regard to postmodernism, the approach highlights the influence...
Introduction Adolescence is one of the most problematic in terms of character and behavior. The person begins to know himself, and the depth of their self-consciousness increases. However, at the same time, it is the first period they face the outside world with a responsibility to make essential decisions independently....
Social media has dramatically transformed the way people communicate with each other, bringing both opportunities and challenges to the realm of interpersonal communication. Understanding the rules and best practices for communicating effectively and responsibly in this virtual space is important to make the most of these technological advancements. Two sources...
Introduction Abortion is one of the urgent problems worldwide, and disputes about the permissibility of abortion and infanticide have been conducted since ancient times. It has demographic meaning, political and social significance, and an essential ethical aspect. The acuteness in the discussion of abortion problems persists, even though this problem...
Introduction The issue of morality has been a contentious subject for many scholars. Notably, the concern has unearthed vital genetics topics in non-identity problems. For instance, David Brocks has summarized his position on the non-identity issue. Brocks provided three case scenarios to illustrate his reasoning for his assertion. Discussion In...
Introduction A system of judgments called critical thinking is used to evaluate events, interpret phenomena, and analyze things and information before coming to unbiased conclusions. A person with developed critical thinking possesses a range of abilities, including the capacity for observation, the justification of one’s viewpoint, concentration on information study,...
Introduction Events such as the Tulsa Massacre do not occur at random times or places. They are woven into a wider social framework that includes racial, political, and economic circumstances. A large number of similar instances occurred between 1900 and 1920. (Messer, 2021). Migration and labor unrest, alertness and perception...
Rhetorical appeals are a potent tool that a speaker can use to present a certain argument and support his/her claims. Appealing to logos, ethos, and pathos, a person can persuade the audience and make people believe in the correctness of his/her opinion. For this reason, it is vital to use...
People who self-identify as deaf, deaf-blind, hearing-impaired, late-deaf, and hard of hearing are all included in the term deaf today. Hearing loss that is so profound that there is little to no functional hearing is typically referred to as deaf people (Easterbrooks & Dostal, 2020). People who have been deaf...
The manner that Hong Kingston uses the narrative voice and the writing style she has chosen to express her personal emotions of perplexity and the distorting of the past is quite effective in illustrating the misogynistic society she is referring to. Throughout this chapter, readers are informed of the destructive...
Thesis: Katherine Benton-Cohen brings attention to how the Dillingham Commission (DC) affected people coming to the US. The author argues that the DC presented immigration as an issue (Benton-Cohen, 2018). By demonstrating problems associated with individuals entering the country, the DC allowed those in power to decide who was accepted...
President John Kennedy has a rather optimistic and empowering perspective on space exploration. He is trying to emphasize the importance of this deed by saying that there is no prejudice and hate in outer space, and wants this mission to be handled with great care and consideration (Kennedy, 1962). It...
The authors of different stories usually want to attract readers’ attention and ensure they are interested in reading the text. Therefore, immersive techniques were developed to show writers how their writing can keep people’s attention. There are four main types of methods, which are called immersive reading, stories, experience, and...
Riots are an essential topic in sociology since they explain the behaviors of people and what contributed to such actions. Usually, riots are the aggression that accumulates in society and then manifests into a physical confrontation. Among such events is the one that happened in 2021, which was a riot...
Introduction Donald J. Trump is a highly controversial figure in American politics, and his policies, statements, and manners of speaking have been repeatedly criticized and rethought. For instance, his opinion on immigration and the current status of the US-Mexico border is still controversial and contentious for many people (Collier 1)....
The question of female sexuality is being hotly debated in academic, political, and general public arenas. This resulted in the woman’s appearance being redrawn, among other things. In one way or another, the 1950s appear to have started such a change in television and popular culture on a larger scale...
Abortion is a highly contentious topic worldwide because of diverse cultures and conflicting ideas regarding women’s reproduction and the life of an unborn fetus. Individuals opposing abortion suggest that no one has the right to determine whether a fetus lives. However, apart from being a moral issue, abortion is a...
Feminist theory in sociology shifts the emphasis from men to women and from social structure to the lived experiences of individuals. Feminist philosophy provides insight into issues frequently overlooked within the prism of modern society. It advocates for equality and justice by analyzing society and revealing the social mechanisms that...
In the study of Brewin et al. “On the Potential of Surfers to Monitor Environmental Indicators in The Coastal Zone”, the researchers examine the feasibility of using surfers as platforms to increase the number of samples for environmental indicators. They sent a surfer in the southwest of the United Kingdom...
One of the most critical problems mentioned in the scope of policy advancement is related to improving the quality of social programs. These criteria include the increasing affordability and complexity of the programs. According to research, some impediments to policy advocacy are associated with communicating the value of advocacy programs...
Introduction Strategies for success, especially in media and publicity, change to the demands of the times and existing trends. However, each person determines their tactics based not only on the average current agenda but also on their identity and the conventions associated with it. In modern conditions of “feminization” of...
Definition In FAR Subpart 3.11 – Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions, the term “Personal Conflict of Interest” (PCI) is defined. PCI represent illegal activity covered by the FAR. It can be traced in the actions of a covered employee whose ability to act impartially...
Let’s look at New York City: In this city, the luxury of skyscrapers and Wall Street rhymes with the poverty of slums and homeless people. Why does this happen? Does it have justice? And, finally, how to fix it? At the heart of this problem, like any problem with perceptions...
Introduction The modern feminist movement owes much to its godmother Mary Wollstonecraft and her classic treatise written at the very end of the 18th century. The main idea of Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) was that women should receive the same education as men. A woman is perceived as a secondary person...
Making a choice to become a vampire is an illustrative example provided by Laurie Paul on the significant topic of transformational choices. To make the most informed judgment possible, one should use all of their reasoning faculties. The only way to really understand what it is like to be a...
The decision to purchase a puppy is a complex one that involves various factors, such as the companionship and love that a puppy can provide, veterinary care, and potential damage to one’s property. Two philosophers, Laurie Paul and Ruth Chang, have different perspectives on approaching such hard choices and whether...
One of the key concepts in sociology is the social self, which refers to the way a person perceives themselves in the context of interaction with other people. Communication with an individual is only as effective as their overview of themselves. Therefore, in order to build meaningful connections and help...
Introduction In response to the message, ethical principles can be a valuable tool to consider when deciding. However, they should be one of many factors taken into account. Ethical principles provide a helpful framework for understanding the situation. Furthermore, ultimately, the individual’s worldview and the specific contextual information must be...
Introduction Rational arguments are beneficial since both parties feel convinced and satisfied about a given topic of discussion. However, it is common for parties to an argument to make mistakes that may encumber positive outcomes. Fallacies can be committed intentionally to manipulate and deceive a party to an argument. In...
The concept of freedom is multifaceted, and it has many definitions depending on the scope of its application. For example, freedom can be physical, spiritual, political, or personal. However, regardless of the scope, all types of freedom have common features. All these concepts are united by the fact that a...
Introduction The study of video games has become a popular pastime for many people. Many parents also play video games and enjoy them. However, some parents do not allow their children to play video games because they believe playing them can cause the child to be lazy or have no...
Social relationships are complex processes that require several scientific approaches, which are discussed in this paper. Each of the theories focuses on some specific aspects of a person’s social life. A detailed study of theories of social behavior is useful for understanding how various institutions, such as the mass media,...
