Childhood Psychological Trauma: Rape

Introduction Throughout an individual’s life, certain things occur and leave one with a wound or shock that causes serious implications. These events can cause both emotional and physical damage to the body of an affected individual. Some of the activities that cause such harm include witnessing violence, accidents, a hairline...

Philosophy Issues: The Allegory of The Cave by Plato

Introduction Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher. Although he travelled to Italy on several occasions, he spent the better part of his life in Athens. Having been born in a noble family, Plato had the benefit of acquiring the finest education as reflected in his collection of philosophical works that...

Functionalistic Theory of Edward Lee Thorndike – Psychology

As far as the correlation of living organism is concerned, the body of human beings contains many organs which are pooled and linked together to conceive something great. Society is composed of many structural parts with different needs and functions, due to these concepts, organizations and institutions are created to...

Unequal Privileges: Legal, Religious and Social Factors

Introduction The annals of history are replete with inequalities in human relations including, discrimination based on religion, ethnic extraction, race, gender, and sexual orientation. Discrimination has never augured well with many people and so abolitionists still clamor for justice and equality, and have made major strides towards ending it. Nevertheless,...

Gender is a Role, not a Biological Sex, and it is Cultural

Definition of gender identity Gender identity differs from person’s sexual orientation or biological sex, it is rather a social role which an individual links himself/herself to. In normal circumstances, the gender identity of an individual i.e. man or woman usually resembles their biological sex, which is male or female. However,...

Gender Studies: Feminism Varieties

Crenshaw observes that women have consistently gone through various forms of injustices in the society and the main problem that almost each of them faces is violence, which has always characterized their lives. However, the author notes that women are gaining consciousness to an extent that some have organized into...

Legitimization of Prostitution

Prostitution is the exchange of sexual acts for payment. There are many reasons why people enter prostitution and some of them are age, early home leaving, childhood sexual abuse, drug abuse and poverty (Sullivan, 2001). Prostitution is accompanied by many problems chief among them being physical and sexual abuse, drug...

Important Issues in the Feminism

Regarding the important issues in the feminism, it is necessary to refer to the term of socialist feminism, to examine the issues of the dualistic typification, beauty ideals and the beauty industry in the context of the feminism. It is also important to suggest some solutions and criteria in order...

National and the New York State Social Studies Standards

Introduction Social sciences are the study that encompasses geography with significant emphasis in the manner in which people live and plan themselves in the community. The sociological study usually takes place in the secondary and elementary institutions with a view of integrating the economics and geographical aspects of history and...

Debate on Gender and Sex Inequalities

Abstract The main aim of this paper was to analyze the distinction between gender and sex. The author started by introducing the two concepts. In addition, the impacts of the two on social structures were highlighted. It is important to evaluate the level of gender and sex structures in society....

Concept of Racial Profiling

Racial profiling occurs when the law enforcement base their criminal investigations on race, ethnicity, or religion, which in the process undermines human rights and freedom. Although some people consider racial profiling as a means of improving security, it must be stopped at all cost because it is discriminatory. In the...

Ethical Issues in Animal Research

Animal research has always been a topic of ethical consideration in the scientific community. With experiments on humans being largely barred by numerous ethical and legal rulings put into place, using animals for potentially dangerous and invasive experiments remained the only way of testing various medical and chemical components that...

Teamwork Benefits and Social Loafing Issue

Introduction The completed “Evaluate Team Member Effectiveness” self-assessment has revealed that I am highly effective in teamwork. This is true since my score was 105 points. I agree with these results because I always find it easier to deliver positive outcomes whenever working in a group. I liaise with my...

The National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Activity

Introduction The impact of housing on people’s health and well-being is substantial. Although homes typically offer security and shelter, poorly constructed or unaffordable housing can adversely affect residents’ health and safety. Therefore, it is vital to take further action to ensure that every individual has access to affordable, safe, and...

Perception of Blackness in “The Struggle” by Issa Rae

Issa Rae’s The Struggle presents a black person’s point of view in modern society. Rae experiences stereotypes by being pressured to imitate what individuals perceive as the social standards of black people. The racism she often endures cautions her on things black people are not supposed to do. Rae wrote...

Children’s Hardships in Modern Society

Children face many issues in the contemporary age, affecting their development and prospects in life. These challenges are manifested in many spheres and are influenced by many factors. Due to the number of conflicts around the globe, the issue of international adoption gets a lot of attention, as well as...

Teenagers Impacted by Increased Screen Time

Introduction Smartphones and computers are an integral part of teenagers’ lives nowadays. Nevertheless, scientists have concluded that excessive fascination with it harms the health and well-being of the younger generation. Increased screen time affects the psychosomatic, cognitive and physical health of teenagers. Overuse of electronic devices has previously been linked...

Social Norms in Fashion

Both modern and historical fashion follow a variety of social, cultural, and gender norms. These are susceptible to frequent change due to external and other factors. However, gender norms in relation to dress are especially prominent and largely accepted. This can range from strict adherence to trends to the rejection...

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

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

Tobacco Smoking as Substance Abuse

Substance Tobacco smoking is the inhalation of smoke from burning tobacco leaves. The substance is primarily used in the form of cigarettes, but it can also be used in other forms, such as pipes, cigars, and hookahs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2022), tobacco smoking is the leading...

Family as a Social Institution in Modern Times

Introduction Family is an essential part of society as it is the first agent of human socialization. An individual’s status, education, and upbringing depend on their family. However, the structure and the purpose of the family alter with time due to economic and social changes. These alterations are likely to...

Opinion on Alcohol Consumption

Introduction The destructiveness of alcohol has been proven by multiple studies for the past decades. The damaging effect this substance has on people is immense, and sometimes the outcomes are fatal. Not only is it a devastating impact on one’s physical health, but also mental performance and cognitive skills. Having...

The Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movements

Introduction The article “Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement: A Comparative Analysis of Two Social Movements in the United States” by Dewey M. Clayton provides an in-depth comparative analysis of two of the most significant social movements in American history (Clayton, 2018). The groups include the Civil Rights...

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

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

Nuances of South Korea’s Business Culture

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

Social Insurance Program Importance

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

Navigating the Maze of Persuasion: Recognizing Red Herrings and Slippery Slopes

The term logical fallacy refers to the errors of reasoning. They can occur both accidentally and on purpose as means to persuade, motivate, or inspire an audience. Red herring is a type of logical fallacy that introduces an issue unrelated to the topic at hand as a way of distraction....

Occupational Therapy: The Key Features

Introduction Occupational therapy, or ergo-therapy, is a field of medicine that aims to help a person in everyday life develop, restore and maintain the skills necessary to perform activities that are significant for the health and well-being of this individual. The work of an occupational therapist is not equivalent to...

Misogyny and Sexism: The Key Differences

The world has created a social environment that suppresses women, which has become an issue that needs to be readdressed. Unacceptable laws, norms, and policies hold women or girls back in every part and place of life. Both sexism and Misogyny are part of a patriarchal society and almost have...

Death and Dying in “What Really Matters…” by Miller

The YouTube video shows BJ Miller sharing deep insights on end-of-life care. BJ Miller provides an uncommon viewpoint borrowing from a traumatic near-death encounter that cost him his feet and arm. The critical element of the video is that the experience endowed him with a profound understanding of suffering and...

Homelessness Among College Students

Assigned articles contain both qualitative and quantitative data. California State University provided the percentage of homelessness last year. The Wisconsin Hope Lab research at the university of Wisconsin last month revealed that 14 percent of students are homeless. On the other hand, the qualitative data explains why there is homelessness...

The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir: Book Review

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

Racism Against African Americans and Its Effects

Introduction Racism is an inappropriate and biased treatment of individuals that stems from preconceptions, hatred, and a sense of superiority that persistently cause moral suffering and uphold racial injustice. One of the factors contributing to racism is people’s lack of comprehension of the ethnicities and cultures of others (Roman, 2019)....

Gender Pay Gap From Feminist Perspective

Introduction Since equal pay is such a pervasive social problem in today’s society, some people may be unaware of or have a limited understanding of how it may affect them. Understanding why women still struggle to achieve equal opportunity in the workplace, particularly concerning equal pay, is crucial and a...

Communication and Persuasion Functions: Comparison and Connection

Communication allows people to keep in touch with others, make useful new acquaintances, achieve their goals and advance their careers. Communication is based on persuasion, so it is impossible, and not necessary, to separate them from each other. Some scholars, such as Kory Floyd, believe that communicating is to persuade...

Is the American Dream Attainable?

As we approach elections and reflecting on the current economic recession, slow wage growth, increasing cost of living, punishing inequality, and shattered healthcare issues haunting our nation, a question worth asking is whether the American dream is still valid. Coined by James Truslow Adams in 1931, “The American Dream” has...

The United States-Mexico Border Crisis

Introduction Border crisis arises from dignity and human rights issues, which threaten national security at the border region. The major cause of the border crisis developed from immigration issues during the Cold War, where poverty, political instability, and crimes of violence stemmed in support of authoritative administrations. Border crises are...

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...

A Career Intervention Program for Self-Discovery and Future Success

Background Choosing and pursuing a career has been an important and difficult consideration for the youth, both now and in the past. With a wide variety of available occupations, a globalized economy, and the dominance of the internet in every person’s daily life, the number of specific occupational choices one...

Female Victimization and Domestic Violence

Introduction Domestic violence has a long history which is closely connected to the development of women’s rights and the protection of women by the law. In many patriarchal cultures, women historically were perceived as man’s property. Therefore, protecting women from domestic violence was impossible for a long time due to...

“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...

The Belmont Report on Ethics of Research

The Belmont Report was created as an endeavor to summarize the core principles of ethical research identified by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The need for the report emerged after the signing of the National Research Act in 1974 (“The Belmont...

Prohibition and Bootlegging in the American West

The Causes of Prohibition, Its Unintended Consequences and the Eventual Result Governments worldwide try to ensure their citizens are safe from crime and other social vices. The efforts are manifested through investigating the causes of the delinquencies and bringing them to an end. Alcohol sales in the US has a...

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...

The Concept of Aging and Its Factors

Introduction People aged 65 and over comprise a very diverse population, with some reporting excellent health, prosperity, and contentment, while others experience poverty, physical impairment, and loneliness. Youth and middle-life experiences influence the rate of aging. Similar to other developed economies, the United States’ citizenry is aging far more quickly...

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 Issue of Poverty in Savannah, Georgia

Introduction In my letter, I would like to address a serious issue that, unfortunately, still affects our community of Savannah, Georgia, and in poverty. This problem influences both individuals and society, as it is closely connected with the rise of homelessness, malnutrition, food insecurity, insufficient childcare, lack of access to...

Conclusions in Academic Research

Any analysis’s endings are often difficult when an individual does not know how to write the finality. When writing about research, the whole ideology is mumbled through a set of analyses that combines the outlook of other authors and the findings of our spectrum. When it comes to setting the...

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...

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...

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...

Human Trafficking and Poverty Issues in Modern Society

Introduction The problem of human trafficking affects people all over the world, which defines the need for a comprehensive approach to this issue from the criminology perspective. According to de Vries and Radford (2022), it is vital to explore this type of crime to enhance one’s understanding of its nature...

Poverty: Resilience and Intersectionality Theories

Introduction It is believed that the determinant of social development is the economy, and the dominant is either politics or ideology. In current conditions, at the transition stage to the information society, such a dynamic and vibrant picture of the world is emerging that it is pretty tricky for a...

History and Influence of Feminist Psychology

Feminist Psychology is a theory dealing with sexuality and gender. This psychological theory, based on social structures, was developed by Karen Horney through a series of articles discussing traditional beliefs and conceptions about women and societal influence on female psychology (Lafrance & Wigginton, 2019). In medieval times, however, early feminists...

Potentially Dangerous Products or Services: False Promises or Marketing Moves

A few weeks ago, I saw an advertisement for a course that promised that one would start making millions after taking it. I wondered how this magical course could affect a person enough to change his earnings and his thinking in general. I read the description and several reviews and...

Gender and Racial Equality Barriers in the Workplace

Introduction Women and ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in many fields because barriers exist to gender and racial equality. For example, there are very few female top managers in large corporations across the United States (Pierre, 2019). Furthermore, the number of men is still more significant in science and such...

Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

According to Albert Bandura, the picture of reality is the result of people’s experiences received from others. Such a type of experience is called vicar ensuring the everyday learning (Johnson, 2019). People always have personalities such as parents, teachers, work colleagues, friends, and popular people to be the role models...

Drug Abuse and Its Impact on Creativity

The perception of weed smoking as a creativity amplifier is popularized in western cultures because substance abuse is frequently mentioned and even praised among famous artists. Moreover, the bias that masterpieces and exceptional works cannot be crafted without enhancing abstract thinking with drugs forces young people to underestimate their natural...

Violence against Women

There are several reasons why women experience higher rates of abuse. First, many societies worldwide still have a patriarchal structure, and even in those that seem to have changed, the history of patriarchal norms still influences the communities (Zara & Gino, 2018). This fact results in a variety of other...

Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide

Introduction Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (JITS) is a theory that tries to explain the likelihood and incidence of suicide by analyzing the event based on the presence and prevalence of three main factors. These include the feeling of burdensomeness combined with that a low sense of belonging and social...

Stereotypes of Gender Roles

Introduction In society, there are expectations people have of a certain group. They are always driven by whatever people are taught or have understood to exist over time. For example, the basic example is about the physical attributes of people; women are expected to be thin and beautiful while men...

Ethical Theories Applied to the Euthanasia Issue

The main meaning and ethical side of euthanasia is that a person dying from an incurable disease can voluntarily die in the presence of doctors and relatives. The patient is aware of the unbearable suffering that he experiences and wants to stop it. Moreover, euthanasia is applicable to animals if...

The Application of Hay’s Addressing Model in Culturally Competent Counseling

Abstract In the given case study, Hannah, a school counselor, a 36-year-old African-American woman, works with the 15-year-old Muslim-American school student, Adara. Being from a Muslim family and following the religious and cultural traditions, she has to wear a headscarf, which distinguishes her from her fellow schoolmates. She feels depressed...

George W. Bush’s Speech: Rhetorical Analysis

The speech is delivered by former US president George W. Bush on the crisis in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq. It used the regular speech structure of introduction, body, and conclusion without metaphor or jargon. Its main arguments, underlying concepts, or primary thesis were all complicated rhetorical devices. The...

The Complementary Nature of Faith and Reason

Faith and reason are not entirely interrelated, as neither can be effectively derived from the other. With that said, I believe that the two complement each other; Aquinas believed that to grasp what one could of the divine, one had to develop their reasoning (“Saint Thomas Aquinas,” 2014). Reason without...

The Judith Thomson vs. Don Marquis Abortion Debate

Judith Thomson and Don Marquis were philosophers who debated a lot about abortion in their time and had their views on it and the factors surrounding the topic. While Thomson advocates the legalization and support of abortion and says that people should do everything to help each other, Marquis completely...

Color-Blind Society and Racism

A color-blind society is a society where individuals are not treated differently based on their skin color. Instead, individuals would be seen as individuals without regard to race. This concept has been gaining traction recently as many researchers have become interested in combatting racism and promoting equality. Color-blind society ideology...

ADHD: The Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention Webpage

Introduction A classroom has children with varying capabilities and concentration spans. Children in their early years have a short attention span and act on impulse, but those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have those traits even in adulthood (CDC, 2022). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides caregivers...

Public Policies Related to Drug Addiction

Drug addiction has had a detrimental impact on the public health of the American community. These effects occur on the physical, social, mental, and economic spectrum, necessitating a targeted approach to minimizing its devastating impact. Drug addiction and substance abuse directly result in diseases and even death, reducing the number...

The Gender Concept and Its Impact on Health and Wellness

The concepts of gender and sexuality are critical phenomena, the dissemination of awareness about which is necessary for society. Understanding the differences between gender and gender is especially critical. Hence, gender is the biological characteristic of the men and women they are born with. Gender, in turn, is a psychosocial...

Why Promote Acceptance of Youth Styles Among Adults?

Some adults still embrace negative stereotypes concerning the abilities and perceptions of teenagers. However, youth-adult partnerships positively impact society if rightfully nurtured. A youth-adult collaboration involves a relationship where adults fully engage young individuals on issues affecting them, including programs and policies (Alford, 2022). A true partnership between adults and...

The Discussion of Power: “Come September”

The article Come September by Arundhati Roy presents a perception of power as a tool to control an American way of life. It provides a number of examples of how the power was used to ruin the lives of peaceful citizens during armed conflicts, coups, and interventions initiated and supported...

Fast Fashion Industries: Threats to Society

Fast fashion, a term that refers to low-cost apparel created quickly by mass-market merchants in reaction to the newest trends, is currently at its apex. The increased operation is due to the rise of social media marketing, the rapid trend cycle, and consumers’ need for lower-cost items, among other factors....

Learning and Development as Socio-Cultural Processes

When it comes to the consideration of learning theories, professionals should take into account socio-cultural perspectives and the importance of culture, interaction and cooperation for quality learning. According to Polly et al. (2017), modern theories of social learning are based on the work of a Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who...

The Advantages and the Dangers of Abortion

Introduction Abortion is the cessation of pregnancy at all its stages. There are many positives and negatives to this procedure, which is why there is a debate about permission to perform terminations. Abortions are distinguished between spontaneous (before the twenty-second week) and induced abortions (at the request of the woman)....

The Challenges Faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Education should be based on the principles of equality and access for most people. In Western schooling, the priority is to increase the participation in the learning process of those groups that used to be considered marginalised. It is evident that there is a need to create conditions to improve...

Communication With People With Disabilities

Disabled people are a special group in need of socio-cultural and psychological support. However, any person wants to feel on an equal footing with other people; this applies in particular to the disabled. Therefore, during communication with a person with disabilities, any careless word can offend them and forever discourage...

“Yes, America Is Rigged Against Workers” by Greenhouse

“Yes, America Is Rigged Against Workers” by Steven Greenhouse is an opinion article published on August 3, 2019, in New York Times, talking about a skewed system with no regard for workers’ affairs. Greenhouse describes the United States as the only developed country with no laws guaranteeing paid maternity leave,...

Human Rights from a Historical Perspective

Introduction David Little believes that human rights are directly related to freedom of conscience and religion. He is also convinced that the existence of human rights is what has contributed to autocratic regimes, the arbitrary use of force, and wars. The rejection of this concept is what leads to the...

Hawthorne’s Views on Utopian Societies

Introduction The Blithedale Romance novel dramatizes the conflicts between the private desires of romantic rivalries and the commune’s ideas. Hawthorne’s book discloses the modern settings of communities and the challenges American societies face in viewing everyone as an equal. Set on the Blithedale farm, the American fictional writer incorporates his...

Different Types of Child Abuse

Have you ever been helpless in your life? Faced with someone who has power over you and is willing to use it, while you can do nothing in return? When the abuser in question is the person your livelihood depends on? Take a moment to answer these questions for yourselves....

Social Inequality Depicted in Art Works

Understanding social inequality is important since it is the root of major social problems such as unemployment, substance abuse, and criminality. Social inequality in the U.S. has marginalized some communities, especially black Americans and people of color, leading to a wide range of health and social problems. Regions and communities...

Emergency Management Importance

Overview Emergency management allows organizations and rescuer teams to respond, prevent and minimize the consequences of disasters. It is essential to understand the concepts of emergency management, a theoretical approach for the formation of the correct behavior strategy in the event of threats. The history of emergency management is vital...

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Victims’ Quality of Life

Introduction Domestic violence (DV) is currently one of the major public health concerns that needs to be discussed and analyzed. Also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), it can be defined as a set of behaviors and tendencies used by one of the partners in order to control, manipulate,...

Definition of Disability Culture

The culture of disability is understood to be a set of patterns of behavior, beliefs, and objects of culture that are characteristic of people with disabilities. There are four main dimensions to this culture, including historical, political, personal, and aesthetic (Peters, 2022). When people talk about the historical aspect of...

COVID-19, Family Dynamics and Socio-Economic Status

Introduction Since its emergence, COVID-19 has immensely impacted all areas of human life and wellness. Appearing as a serious concern more than 2 years ago, the virus has spread all around the world and become a daily consideration for most, causing a social and economic uproar of unprecedented magnitude. Despite...

Homelessness in San Bernardino

Homelessness is a crucial problem not only in San Bernardino but in the whole of Southern California. The situation is generally worsening, with a more than 20 percent rise in 2019 and almost 20 percent in 2020. On the streets, homeless individuals claim that there are so many that shelters...

The Fundamental Human Rights Speech

Greetings and salutations to all of the students, instructors, and staff members present, The speech I am about to give today is about the fundamental human rights that we all deserve. Our rights are sometimes regarded as nothing more than basic privileges, but I agree that they are more than...

Solving Ethical Dilemma of Discrimination

When it comes to frequent ethical dilemmas in workplaces, one of them is discrimination, whether it is based on religion, gender, ethnicity, or nationality. One of the situations I witnessed was the prejudice of one employee toward another based on skin color. While any form of discrimination at the workplace...

Aspects of Green Social Theory

Introduction The green social theory represents a newer branch of social work that has emerged in response to sustainability concerns of the global community. The theory is concerned with the impact of declining environmental stability on humans. Therefore, instead of focusing on immediate environments, green social work extends to the...

Poverty in 1930s Europe and in the 21st Century US

Significant Differences Poverty in 1930s Europe In the spring of 1928 Orwell moved to Paris on the pretext of ‘living on less money while writing two novels’ and ‘learning French’ (Orwell, ‘Introduction’ 221). Having made little in the way of his writing efforts, he was finally forced to look for...

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Social Impact

Mofijur, M. et al. Impact of COVID-19 on the social, economic, environmental and energy domains: Lessons learnt from a global pandemic. 2021. The article is an extensive review focusing on three intriguing topics: ecology, society, and economics. First, the authors discuss coronavirus’s environmental consequences and impacts, including the health harms...

“Street Harassment: Current and Promising Avenues for…” by Logan

Background The problem of street harassment is a common yet underdiscussed phenomenon. Being glanced over due to its perceived lack of significance and substance, it turns out to have a range of underlying issues, including a threat to women’ s physical well-being and the problem of women’s safety. In her...

Reducing Violence Against Women

Introduction While civil rights movements all over the world have shaped the way societies view different groups of people previously marginalized, certain problems still occur and represent a significant danger for vulnerable individuals. A topic that is to be discussed in terms of prevention and addressing is violence against women....

The Issue of Gender Inequality in Kenya

Background There are numerous countries outside the United States, Kenya being among them. Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa with oppressive conditions, most preferably the gender inequality and marginalization of a specific proportion of the populace. Oppressive condition is a situation that renders some individuals feeling not...

Human Population Growth and Its Effects

The Population of the Planet The planet’s population is constantly increasing, which is facilitated by more favorable living conditions than centuries ago. According to publicly available data, at present, the figure is approaching 7.95 billion (Current World Population). The peak of growth occurred at the beginning of the 19th century,...

The Association for Intellectual and Developmental Challenges Citizens

Introduction The Association for Intellectual and Developmental Challenges Citizens (ARC) is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving them and their families. ARC has more than 600 local chapters and has been approved for people with disabilities for 70...

Jordan’s Principle: Analysis of Organization

The support of indigenous peoples by the State in any part of the world is significant for preserving history and promoting the State spirit. Only memoirs, textbook entries, and photographs will remain of state patriotism without indigenous peoples. This work describes Jordan’s Principle (JP) organization, its history of origin, and...

The Good Life Overrides the Moral Life

To assess philosophers’ arguments regarding which life takes precedence over which, acknowledging the structure of morality when it comes to human understanding is important. It is imperative to recognize that objective moral worth exists and must be included in the discourse. As per Nigel, when people detach from their particular...

Discussion: Adapting to Change

The inevitability of change requires prior preparation to facilitate a seamless transition. Failing to prepare can lead to the unsuccessful implementation of a change project at personal and organizational levels. Taking conscious steps towards adopting a transformation and embracing the scope of work and resources needed to achieve the revolution...

Researching of House Discrimination

Aranda, C. L. (2019). Housing discrimination in America: Lessons from the last decade of paired-testing research: Testimony before the house appropriations thud subcommittee. Policy Commons, 46(2), 96-115. Aranda’s main arguments about the existence of housing discrimination are unequal accessibility to socially significant objects. For example, the black population of America...

Harsher Laws for Cyber Bullying

The availability of the Internet and the development of social networks have allowed many people to expand their communication boundaries. For adults, virtual dating has become an addition to the existing skills of real communication. Teenagers learn communication skills both in life and on the Internet. Remote communication can be...

“The “Mommy Track” Isn’t Anti-Woman”: Main Message and Personal Reaction

Felice Schwartz attempted to deliver a simple message: the companies should create work environments in which the employees are not penalized for their commitment to family. Consequently, professional success should stop being a function of whether an employee has children (Schwartz). Since women are routinely tracked to child care duty,...

Sociology of Communications and Media

There is a vast number of divisions of academic knowledge related to the exploration of specific significant areas. The sociology of communications and media is a rather essential and insightful branch of knowledge that provides people with the information necessary for their everyday lives. According to the University of South...

Sexual Health and Identity as Global Issues

Origins and Essential Information about the Issue The first question about sexual health issues was raised during the two Population Conferences in Rome in 1954 and Belgrade in 1965. However, the participants of the conferences were predominantly concerned with the demographics and control of the population growth. They believed that...

Utilitarianism as the Only Effective Paradigm

Introduction Utilitarianism developed in the eighteenth century is still employed in modern society as the central philosophical paradigm that frames the creation of laws and norms. At that, utilitarianism has also been heavily criticized as it is regarded as an idealistic and rather oppressive model. Many thinkers stress that human...

“Faith, Truth, and Tolerance in America” by Edward Moore Kennedy

Edward Moore (Ted) Kennedy was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts for nearly 47 years. His oratorical skills were known worldwide; he developed his skills as long as he was involved in political activities. Kennedy advocated economic and social equality, argued extensively about...

Analysis of The Ballad of Mulan

Mulan was displayed weaving with the noises of weaving equipment while facing the doorway, as mentioned in the first half of the poem. The poem suggests that a daughter’s natural function is to remain at home and do chores like weaving, which Mulan is undertaking. Mulan tells people that nobody...

Impact of Cyberbullying on Society

Chan, T. K., Cheung, C. M., & Wong, R. Y. (2019). Cyberbullying on social networking sites: the crime opportunity and affordance perspectives. Journal of Management Information Systems, 36(2), 574-609. Web. A study by Chan et al. focused on cyberbullying in the context of social networks. According to the authors, the...

Nagel’s Argument on Consciousness

In Nagel’s “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?” the author explores the nature of consciousness and offers several arguments to support his ideas. Nagel criticizes the reductionist approach to viewing consciousness and argues that this phenomenon is more complex by using the comparison with bats. This paper will...

The Vulnerability of Poor People

Introduction The harm caused by natural disasters is one of the most dangerous and tragic. People who live in unfavorable areas and work in unsafe neighborhoods are exposed to danger from nature daily. Low-income people are more vulnerable to natural disasters than others precisely because they live in areas that...

Online Sexual Predators vs. In-Person Sexual Abusers

Sexual crime against minors is becoming an increasing problem in modern society. One of the dangerous factors of this counteraction is the development of Internet technologies, where predators are increasingly revealing their activities. Therefore, this problem eludes law enforcement in great numbers and requires an immediate solution. This scientific paper...

The Accommodation Theory Analysis

I selected the accommodation theory, a theoretical framework for intergroup and interpersonal communication. Howard Giles developed this theory in the 1970s to explain the different ways people use to accommodate others when communicating (Elhami, 2020). This theory focuses on three adjustments, convergence, divergence, and maintenance, which individuals use to accommodate...

Responsibility for Citizens’ Well-Being

Introduction Discussions on whether the responsibility for citizens’ well-being in the face of social risks lies with private individuals, the state, or both have been experienced in many countries. One of the aspects that have been analyzed involves the social responsibility for health. Many people in society face challenges when...

Argumentative and Alternative Communication Systems

Summary Alternative and argumentative communication (AAC) uses symbols, pictures, written words, and objects that help autistic children to communicate. It also helps autistic children perform in an environment where they can communicate effectively (Beukelman 2020). PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is an AAC system with technology that allows persons with...

Divorce Issues: Causes and Effects on Children

Simply put, a divorce is the lawful dissolving of a matrimonial relationship, comprising of any ceremonial breakup between a husband and his wife based on constituted customs. Put differently, a divorce is any manner of absolute detachment between a husband and the wife. Initially, the term was used to refer...

Ethical Implications of the Early Studies in Psychology: Milgram’s Experiment

Introduction Developments in psychology are often impossible without experiments that require the presence of research participants. These volunteers usually perform tasks and assignments determined by a researcher or answer a set of initially prepared questions. The potential problem here is the possibility that the methods used in a study can...

Gender Inequality in Security Sector

Gender inequality is a global challenge requiring immediate response from political and social principles from different countries. This inequality could not be more prevalent if a positive means of whistle-blowing from concerned personnel. There is an increasing imbalance between male and female workers in the security sector. This has been...

Effective Presentation Skills in Medical Communication

Introduction A presentation is a type of communication in which an individual conveys information using slides that could contain text or visual messages. It is worth noting that a presenter’s appearance and language determine how well the message is received (Mehta, 2020). Therefore, it is crucial to establish rapport by...

Coherence Definition and Importance

Coherence is defined as the human ability to identify meaningful elements, relationships, and connections between them and their value. Fullan and Quinn (2016) mention that greater coherence can be achieved through purposeful action and interaction, clarity and precision at work, and constant monitoring of progress and mistakes. Judging by this...

Foundations in Couple and Family Therapy

Abstract When counseling, questions have a significant role; they enable the interviewer and interviewee to engage in various aspects. Linear and systemic questions have a significant impact on the performance of the interview. Counselors make use of these types of questions to gain insights into the problem experienced by the...

The Unfair Control of Power

There are a number of factors that make the methods by which kings and their heirs or relatives inherit control and power inherently unfair, inefficient, and even potentially harmful to the people which they rule. Historically, the male heirs are the only ones who can acquire the position of a...

Social Control in Cities, Suburbs, and Towns

Every city is full of people who are not familiar with each other; they do not know who they came from or who their friends, family, employer, or teacher are. People are strangers to each other in a biographical sense because they cannot accurately identify those around them. Theorists, public...

Banning Violent Video Games Is a Crime Against Artistic Expression

Introduction As one of the most popular types of modern entertainment, video games have been subjected to some controversy since some of them depict extreme violence, raising alarm bells as to whether they entice cruelty in younger generations. However, the views on the issue have split, with the opponents of...

Aspects of Working on Self-Improvement

Self-improvement is often approached as a complicated and multi-dimensional issue that seems more complex in theory than it actually is. However, striving to be better and to do things that enrich one’s life and make it healthier, more fulfilling, and exciting comes down to recognizing positive practices. Such activities may...

Freedom in Action via Cultural Relativism

Introduction Although encouraging awareness for cultural diversity, cultural relativism may sometimes be detrimental. At its most extreme, cultural relativism allows no place to criticize other cultures. Essentially, I will analyze the proposals of Savater demonstrated in chapter 6 of The Question of Life regarding freedom in action via applying cultural...

Evaluation of “Obscuring Causality in Rape Discourse” by Hilton

Abstract The fundamental problem of the article “Obscuring causality in rape discourse: A quantitative analysis of variation in argument Structure” is the choice of the right word combination that will clearly explain the situation of sexual violence. At the same time, an essential point is a reason why people use...

Reflection on “A Defense of Abortion” by Judith Jarvis Thomson

Most arguments put forth against abortion come from the concept that the fetus is a human being and a person from the very moment of being conceived. Following this logic, the same must be said about the development of an acorn into an oak tree, thus suggesting that such an...

Human Rights Related to Immigration

The concept of human rights refers to the fundamental freedoms and rights that a person acquires at birth and could be deprived of under no circumstances. Examples of such rights include the right to life, asylum, expression, work, privacy, and equal treatment. Every country is obliged to grant these rights...

P. Zimbardo’s Stanford Experiment

Introduction A psychological experiment is an event conducted under particular conditions to acquire new scientific knowledge about psychology through the researcher’s deliberate intervention in the life of the examinee. Innovative discoveries in science have been crucial to human development, but in some cases, the goal still does not justify the...

Gun Violence as the Social Justice Issue

Nowadays, people have often faced the manifestation of different social justice issues. One may distinguish many problems. However, one may divide them into two categories. The first category includes international problems related to climate, wars, refugees, and so on. The second one is characterized by internal social justice issues of...

Sexuality and Male Dominance in East Asian Society

Introduction Throughout history, East Asian countries have been known as patrilineal and patrilocal ones; a major part of the East Asian culture, as well the society’s efforts were focused on a figure of a man. In addition, a person’s heterosexuality has been an unchangeable standard and requirement for many centuries....

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

I see the importance of ethical responsibilities regarding assessing children in several main values. They are evaluating childhood as a unique and valuable step in human development, nurturing the relationship between adolescents and their families. Respecting the differences between children, family, and colleagues and recognizing that children and adults can...

How Slaves Were Denied an Identity

Despite the fact that the white people treated slaves as lower creatures and constantly abused them, they also tried to deprive the black people of their identities. The main goal for it was to keep the slaves under control and limit their freedom as much as possible so they would...

Violence against Women: A Review of the Global Issue

The 21st century can be characterized by the increasing level of public awareness in regard to various social issues. Among them, the fair and equal treatment of all people is one of the most topical matters that concern progressive communities. In spite of the recent efforts aimed at equality, women...

Aspects of Cognitive Neuroscience

Introduction Cognitive levels are categorized into taxonomies based on the degree of generalization and class inclusion components or factors. The degree of generalization implies that the description of an object gets generalized as it moves up the taxonomy and gets more specific down the taxonomy. Class inclusion depicts the idea...

“The Culture of Martyrdom” by David Brooks

The culture of Martyrdom by David Brooks describes the political strategy that terrorists use to instil fear into their opponents. It discusses how extremist groups benefit from the culture of martyrdom. The book reveals how young people are recruited to advance the political agenda of terrorist groups. The use of...

Teen Pregnancy: Effects on Teenagers

Teenage pregnancy is a major social and economic problem in most countries of the world. Menken (2018) asserts that around 16 million adolescents give birth each year, accounting for 11% of all births worldwide. Lack or defect in sex education, ignorance of sexual behavior, socio-economic problems, and other factors contribute...

Prejudice as a Learned Behavior

Introduction Prejudice is an intrinsic part of society as all people form different opinions about themselves, others, and various social phenomena. It can be defined as an attitude and a “preconceived negative judgment of a group and its individual members” (Myers & Twenge, 2018, p. 238). There is a debate...

Researching of Life After Retirement

Introduction Retirement is a significant life event that is accompanied by changes in daily routines, social roles, social connections, and income in later adulthood. Older people are spending more time in retirement as their life expectancy increases. Pension and savings schemes have alleviated the financial demands of retirement in many...

Rutger Bregman’s Statement of Poverty

Rutger Bregman’s TED talk on poverty approaches the global problem to define core reasons why poverty does not limit the intellectual potential of the poor. The speaker focuses his speech on exploring how despite the popular opinion that poor people deliberately make poor choices, their choices are influenced by poor...

“The Perils of Indifference” Speech by Elie Wiesel

On April 12th, 1999, Elie Wiesel, a holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, delivered a speech on the dangers of indifference. Early in the speech, Wiesel reflected on how the 20th century will be viewed in the new millennium (Wiesel, 1999). He described the numerous violent and inhumane events as darkness...

Discussion of Why the Youth Join Gangs

Youth violence can manifest in different forms, including forming or joining a gang. Although there are varying definitions of a youth gang, there are certain baseline features associated with youth gangs that differentiate them from other groups or organizations. The members of a youth street gang are typically between twelve...

Heroine’s Journey in “Queen of the South” Series

Teresa Mendoza Similar to the Hero’s Journey, the Heroine’s Journey helps to understand a female character’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors at every stage of her identity’s development. Moreover, in a film or a series, this journey plays a highly essential role in the definition of its main message. Thus, a...

Social Constructs of Race and Gender

In addition to existing as a part of people’s perceptions, both terms of gender and race have underlying deeper aspects that extend to broader social concepts. The world is made by social constructs through an ongoing dynamic process, and the existing reality represents a construction of society’s perception of reality...

Construction of Knowledge in Society

One can construct knowledge in multiple ways, but the information is not always trustworthy. Tierney’s Diet and Facts demonstrates that knowledge is built through an informational cascade (1). An individual can make decisions about certain questions based on other people’s assumptions, regardless of those assumptions’ reliability (Tierney 1). For instance,...

Analysis of Online Fame and Reputation

Obtaining fame through social media is a frequent phenomenon in the current age, with numerous individuals becoming recognized due to the Internet. As the access to online social platforms continues to expand, various people gain an opportunity to become famous by posting different content. The present paper focuses on the...

Oppression of Women in Education, Workplace, and Politics

Introduction Women are the essence of society; nonetheless, prejudice and oppression have constricted their potentials. Factors such as culture, religion, marital status, and patriarchy contribute significantly to the oppression of women (Hentschel et al., 2019). In the socioeconomic environment, there appears to be a great transformation between men and women...

Academic Ethics in Modern Humanities

‘Friendly’ Satan statue causes anger in Segovia, Spain The new report reports on an event that sparked controversy in the Spanish city of Segovia. In the city, at the initiative of the local council, a statue of the devil was erected, which is referred to the legend from the past...