Animals Testing for Cosmetic or Medical Purposes Should Not Be Allowed

Experiments on animals are not a valid method either for investigating the various causes of human diseases or for developing a treatment for them. Faked injuries are inflicted on animals in order to create so-called “models” that are used to simulate human conditions. With the exception of a number of...

Ideal Moral Community Outline

While the projects of ideal moral communities usually turn out to be utopias more or less unachievable in practice, there are still reasons why people keep designing them. A project of an ideal moral community, even if never realized in practice, is a manifestation of a person’s ethical beliefs and...

Poetic Themes in the Selma Film Staring D. Oyelowo

Poetry, as likened to art, seems to depict a connection between lives concerning art. As portrayed in movies, fashion, music, dances, architecture, and literature imitate human beings’ real-life experiences. The past and modern art created defines time, meaning that people can differentiate when the art was created. In traditional times,...

Women Torture in Iran: Analysis of the Issue

Introduction Torturing women is officially forbidden in many countries; however, in Iran, there are cases where women’s rights are being oppressed. The issue of continuous torture against Iranian women needs to be addressed since it remains an apparent problem. Although the revolution officially gave rights to women, the problem cannot...

Large-Scale Protests in Puerto Rico in 2019

Large-scale protests in Puerto Rico in summer 2019 began after the public presentation of the correspondence between Ricardo Rosselló, the head of state, and his team. About 900 pages of messages in Telegram were clarified and made available to people. Since the data leaked, more than 500,000 Puerto Ricans took...

The Purpose of the Eugenics Movement

Scientific discoveries have been the focal point for delivering solutions to various problems facing humanity. The 19th century saw an increase in the number of scholars attempting to find answers and explain phenomena. In the process, the idea of Eugenics came into being and became so popular during the early...

What Impact Has Feminism Had in the Study of Women and Crime?

Feminist movements initiated from the beginning of 1960s had a significant impact on the society. Women’s rights were attempted to be equated to men’s both socially and constitutionally through protests, officially vested demonstrations, and adopted legal documents that formalize gender equity. However, apart from the social impact in real life...

Is Creativity A Modern Panacea From Boredom and Depression?

Introduction The modern life rhythms that revolve around people make us feel stressed about every single event-taking place in our lives. As a result, communication, daily life, and working patterns become nothing but fixed mechanisms that are deprived of any additional thoughts and perspectives. Scientists claim that such an attitude...

Success: A Re-Definition

Michael and John are siblings who live in New York City. Michael is a successful entrepreneur who develops his retail business; he has recently purchased an apartment in the city’s center and a high-quality new automobile. He is single, however, he derives enjoyment from his freedom. At the same time,...

Act of Defiance: Bothering Random Shoppers

I chose to commit my act of informal defiance while I was grocery shopping. I went to a familiar shop I visit often, and where I recognize some of the cashiers. There, I randomly approached other shoppers and attempted to engage in conversation about the items they were looking at....

Legalizing Euthanasia: Nonmaleficence, Beneficence, and Patient Autonomy

The world is far from perfect; however, people have made immense progress in the medical field, which now allows to prolong their lives, even at the expense of the quality of such existence. Some might agree that humans have reached the stage of development, which prompts socio-cultural and legal discussions...

Relativism and Its Relationship With Ethics

The portrayal of society is presented through the diversity of people and their perceptions. Ethical and moral standards of different population groups vary, and this fact contributed to the emergence of the concept of relativism (Philosophy & Religion, 2017). From this perspective, the precondition of the issue is their varying...

Reflection on the Realization of the Diversity

The following work presents some issues connected with the realization of the diversity. It centers around the feeling of being different from the others and the peculiarities of the process of recognition of this fact. The accent is made on feelings connected with the realization of the diversity in workflow...

Immigration: Information Sources

Information Sources Immigration information is also very useful in drafting important national policies used for decision making and strategic planning. In the UK, the most reliable sources of data for immigration are the Office for National Statistics, Home Office, UK Census, Joseph Rowentree Foundation, Institute for Statistical Studies and migration...

Communicating Effectively With Preceptors

Effective communication is of extreme significance in the health care environment. Communication can be defined as the process of sharing information and interaction between people. In the following paper, I am going to dwell on the status of my communication skills in three particular areas, and the way these skills...

Better Zoom Meeting with Gladwell’s “Tipping Point”

Introduction With the emergence of the deadly coronavirus disease, numerous changes have been noted in physical meetings. The regular one-on-one conferences were noted to be the hotspot for the disease spread. However, a new mechanism on how to proceed with various sectors’ initial operations had to be derived. In this...

Activism and Strategies for Effective Movements

Nowadays, in times of the digital age and advanced communication technologies, it is not easy to imagine a world without any kind of social activism. Activism is a deliberate action by an individual or group aimed at directing or promoting social, economic, environmental, or political change in the local or...

Declaration of the Rights of Man

The first article is the most revolutionary for its time. It states: “Men are born and remain free and equal in rights.” The most prevalent governmental regime in Europe of the late eighteenth century is monarchy, whether it is constitutional or absolute. This article equates monarchs and peasants in their...

Smith’s Standpoint Theory and Social Knowledge

Standpoint theory implies feminist theoretical perspectives that assume that knowledge comes from one’s societal position. These perspectives deny that traditional scientific approaches are objective and suggest that research and theories have not taken into account female and feminist ways of intellection (Introduction to Sociological Theory). Smith’s idea is founded on...

Working for Social Justice

When reading a text, one should focus on the exact moral lessons and knowledge that the author intends to impart into the reader’s mind. Instances of social inequality are common in the current century. In addition, social justice leads to harmony, peace, and tranquility, apart from fostering economic development in...

Interpersonal Relations: One Cent Ethical Dilemma

What actions do you recommend Rajah take about his concerns with respect to the new one-cent-in-change policy? There are several important factors to consider in this situation. Rajah should check whether the policy is a part of the overall company strategy or it is the initiative of his regional manager....

“An Argument Against Banning Phthalates” by Juan Lucas

Introduction The essay “An Argument Against Banning Phthalates by Juan Lucas” espouses caution and logical thinking when it comes to the push for banning phthalates from their use in children’s toys, in particular for babies. While Lucas does not outright point it out, the main logical fallacy in the anti-phthalate...

Communication and Personality in Negotiation

To get a dream car at the lowest price possible negotiation at the car mart is a must. Negotiation refers to a dialogue between two people (the buyer and the seller) to get to an agreed price of an item. People tend to take negotiation for granted but it is...

Significance and Changes of Communities in Modern Society

Abstract This paper dwells upon the way communities change and the way individual can affect the change. Such communities as church, work, soccer game are considered. The change involving implementation (or rather support of) of the program aimed at informing young people on STD is provided as an example. Introduction...

Fetus Abnormality and Morality of Abortion

Generally, there are various theories which have been used to determine the fetus’s moral status. Each of them has a significant impact on the choices taken by people. They affect the worldview of individuals, especially when faced with challenging issues. The essay aims at discussing theories utilized by Jessica, Marco,...

Effective Communication: Nonverbal Communication

Successful communication is one of the most essential but challenging processes. It is crucial to know some practices and details to communicate easily and effectively. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and explain nonverbal communication and the process of listening. Then, the factors that impede good listening, some...

An Exploration of the Abortion Debate

Introduction The abortion debate has always been particularly interesting to me, as various groups of people choose to view the issue differently. Especially the question of whether abortion should be the choice of a woman or not allowed at all, its morality, religious interpretation, and its effect on a woman’s...

Aspects of Sociological Imagination

Introduction To increase the general awareness of social questions, students should share relevant information with others who do not access this knowledge. If I had an opportunity to teach my friends and family members one particular idea, I would choose the sociological imagination. I consider it an exciting phenomenon that...

The Great Explanation of the Notions of Bourdieu

There are four basic concepts introduced by a popular French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu in the video item “Pierre Bourdieu: Introduction”. These basic concepts are Capital, Field, Habitus, and Symbolic Violence. These concepts help to explain the structure of the world and the nature of power. There are four kinds of...

Social Control Theory: Informal Control Issue

Informal control is important in fostering a proactive communal coexistence. Reflectively, the process consists of a structured human control system that incorporates all the aspects of human living. Thus, this reflective treatise attempts to explicitly review the implications of theories emphasizing informal social controls on family issues such as dual-income...

Smartphone as Contributing Factor for Loneliness

The unprecedented development of modern technologies has utterly transformed people’s lives, introducing numerous previously unforeseeable opportunities and creating some unique challenges. These changes have made daily routine easier, relieving people of their tiring household duties and allowing them to have more spare time. Still, the most influential invention was the...

Subjective and Objective Description of Experience

The perception of human life as a series of experiences as follows from the sociological model proposed by Alfred Schutz implies the division into “subjective” and “objective” modes of their interpretation. Thus, the former is presented by social action contrasted by the world as the environment in which this action...

Dependency and Structuralism vs Liberal and Neoliberal

Introduction The dependency theory belongs to radical school of thoughts in international relations meaning departing from conventional acceptable approaches. It is referred to as structural because it analyzes the structure of society, economic structure. The theory assumes that the society is economically determined. The type of economy, its organization and...

Mirzoeff’s Discussion of Sexuality

Introduction A significant social and cultural transformation of sexuality and associated concepts of gender and sex can be observed in modern society. According to Mirzoeff (2014), the belief that “biological sex predicates gender, which … dictates the choice of the opposite gender as a sexual partner – turns out to...

How Risk Determines Identity and Social Development

Introduction Several sociological theories have tried to address the impact of risk in molding individuals, as well as determining social development in communities. In the attempt to investigate various theories to this effect; this paper shall conclusively analyze positions taken by three leading thinkers: Deborah Lupton, Frank Furedi, and Zygmunt...

Challenges Faced by Huffman and the Way Forward

From the enlightenment period up to the modern era, activists from all around the world have been fighting for the recognition of human rights and equality for all. Given the effort that has been put to fight for this course, it is unfortunate that there are still individuals, organizations, and...

Gender Roles in “The Simpsons”

It is an undeniable fact that TV shows profoundly influence the social and cognitive development of children. In this text, I demonstrate how a show can affect the operational learning and self-socialization of children, using the example of “The Simpsons.” The work proves that, while young male spectators are offered...

Pursuing Diversity in America. Re‐examining Diversity

Tanzina Vega is an American journalist who prioritizes news stories focusing on the representation of minorities, race issues, and other aspects of inequality. Her career disclosed the obstacles that news reporters encounter while trying to bring minorities to public awareness. Now she is the host of “The Takeaway”, a WNYC...

Mind Mapping and Learning: A Persuasive Speech

Topic: Mind mapping General purpose: To persuade Specific purpose: To persuade the audience to make steps to improve people’s learning experience. Thesis: Mind mapping is a creative way to organize a person’s thoughts; images and words together are more engaging to people’s brains. Steps Attention. Over twenty-five million people all...

Research Involving Animals: The Animal Rights Debate

Background and introduction Research involving animals has for a very long time raised intense debate. Different individuals have varying opinions regarding whether conducting animal research is acceptable and justified. The discussion surrounding animal testing consists of two positions. Some individuals are in favor of using animals in research while others...

Immigration in the United States: Benefits and Challenges

Introduction One of the main reasons for people to immigrate to the United States is to find out the possibilities to earn a living and create a better future. However, it is not always easy and safe to be an immigrant in this country. According to the American Immigration Council...

Internet Blogging Problems: Warman Versus Lemire Case

Introduction In this case, an application is brought forward by the Canadian Human Rights Commission to the Federal Court’s Act 2 to request the judiciary to review the Canadian Human Rights as rendered by Athanoisios D. Hadjis. The respondents are Richard Warman, the Canadian Attorney General and Marc Lemire. Richard...

The Crisis of Lethality: Suicide as Health Phenomenon

Suicide has been a troubling phenomenon worldwide. The latest statistics indicate that suicide is a killer in America (American Association of Suicidology, 2005). Statistics further show that the American population looses approximately 80 people per day in suicide related cases and about 750,000 people attempt suicide each year. This tear-jerking...

Understanding the Policy Context

Understanding the policy context requires an examination of the societal beliefs and assumptions about people, as well as a consideration of their issues and possible solutions. A social policy refers to public or governmental authorities’ decisions made in regard to allocating resources, duties, and rights (Laureate Education, 2013). Royal Garden...

The Fight for the Right to Vote for African-Americans

The right to vote is widely recognized as one of the fundamental human rights. In a democratic state, it is essential for each individual to impact the country’s sociopolitical life through voting. While the right is accepted as fundamental, it is denied to a multitude of people around the globe....

“Effects of a Mindfulness Task on Women’s Sexual Response” by Velten et al.

Purpose of the Study One of the peculiar characteristics of female sexuality is the independence of women’s emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses to sexual stimuli. Female sexual response is not a monolith, uniform phenomenon; in fact, it is possible to break it down to at least two major components. The...

Bias and Its Role in Argumentation

Although the problem of bias in a piece of writing sometimes consists of deliberate acts, such as propaganda, a person is frequently preconceived, not because they actually want it. Many misconceptions occur because people driven by commitment and interest in the position do not notice weakness of a reason obvious...

John Locke’s Perspective Regarding Capital Punishment

Capital punishment is one of the most controversial issues that evoke heated debates in the United States. On the one hand, Americans place the highest value on human life and people’s basic rights. The right to life cannot be alienated, according to liberal views that reign in the USA (McCarthy,...

Mandating Ultrasound Prior to Having an Abortion

During a long period of time, American government made numerous attempts to create appropriate conditions for women, who wanted to have an abortion, and provide them with a chance to understand the outcomes of their decisions (Acharya et al., 390). At the beginning of 2011, the American citizens got to...

Karl Marx’s Fetishism of Commodities

Marx examines the peculiar economic properties of market products in capitalist societies using the concept of the fetishism of commodities. Marx describes how products acquire value that is seen as inherent to them after workers’ labor modify the product (Marx & Engels, 1848). The adjustments that the proletariat makes to...

Human Sexuality and Media Relations

Several changes in sexual standards have happened since the beginning of the American industrial revolution. Towards the last phase of the 20th century, the United States started witnessing the creation of various social movements. One of these movements was the queer – LGBTQ rights, which has greatly helped bring out...

Role of Civil Society in Realization of Human Rights

Introduction Civil society organizations are very important as far as individual civil liberties are concerned. They compel state organs to follow the law and ensure justice in administration. The intrinsic self-esteem and the identical, indisputable privileges of all members of the human ancestors are the basis of autonomy, impartiality and...

Industry vs. Inferiority Relationships

Erik Erikson identified industry versus inferiority is the fourth stage of psychological development. This stage starts at the age of six and finishes at the age of eleven posing a question, “How can I become good?” (Feist et al., 2018). What is more, school plays a vital role as the...

Mark Rober: Communication Skills Analysis

People with nearly ideal communication skills can often be described as leaders with many followers. In the digital era, such people regularly acquire a fair amount of followers on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and others. These channels of communication require a high level of social skills that...

Black Lives Matter Movement Analysis

Introduction The current Black Lives Matter protests spur numerous questions and, consequently, lead to specific societal changes. Fueled by the long-lasting history of racial oppression, activists demand the transformation that will abolish the contemporary White dominance in favor of equality for all. This essay will examine the reasons for the...

Self-Presentation in Online and Real-World Environment

Modern technology provides for various new communicational tools, allowing us to construct an identity from a blank page. While some feel comfortable expressing themselves in real life premises, others choose to avoid such communication, seeking comfort online. Such disparities cause multiple problems and opportunities for people, which is why this...

Actions Irish Immigrants Took to Assimilate in America

“Even as the Civil War provided the Irish-American community with an avenue toward assimilation, the Draft Riots and their aftermath led to lingering tension and distrust between the Irish and African American communities.” The selected sentence reflects how Irish-American groups moved towards assimilation through loyalty and military service during the...

Conflict Resolution: Conflict Prevention Methods

Due to human nature, people very often come into conflict with each other. Differences of opinion or personal problems can be a cause for such disputes. However, any collision can be avoided by using specially designed conflict prevention methods. This essay aims to analyze the current conflict situation and apply...

Journal Entry of the White Privilege

People in today’s world frequently compete with each other for resources, attention, and power. The starting conditions vary significantly: birthplace, racial background, social status, and family wealth levels may affect the challenges that one faces later in life. People make a choice to either embrace different characteristics of each other...

Immigration: America Needs Its Newcomers by Quindlen

In her essay America needs its newcomers, Anna Quindlen claims that immigration has always played a crucial role in the history of the US. One of the primary evidence of their current contribution is the sheer number of foreigners working in the most labor-intensive industries. Anna Quindlen states that America...

Picnics Become Popular Around the Globe During Pandemics

This paper explores picnicking and how it varies across different countries. Although fancy outdoor dining dates back to the beginning of time, the tradition has evolved tremendously from a reserve of the noblemen to a universal activity which can be enjoyed by anyone (Matchar 2). Picnics are on the rise...

Language & Immigration in “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan

Introduction In this paper, founding the arguments on the article of Amy Tan, problems that come from language barriers – with the emphasis on the related immigrants’ hardships – will be discussed. Summary Paragraph In her article “Mother’s tongue,” Amy Tan shares her views on different forms of English and...

Miami Face Covering Regulations: Policy Review

Introduction The article this paper examines comes from the NBC Miami website and is titled “Miami Issues Citywide Mandatory Mask Policy, Makes Fines Stricter for Those Caught Without One.” NBS Miami is a news and entertainment outlet covering events of the South Florida region. The article under review covers the...

Researching Sex Trafficking Problem

Although sex trafficking is a problem with a long history, people still have not devised effective methods to address this problem. It is estimated that sex trafficking accounts for 79% of all human trafficking and affects 4.8 million victims (Brooks and Heaslip 1105). However, these estimates can be imprecise because...

The Book “Big Talk, Small Talk” by Shola Kaye Review

Introduction Interpersonal communication undoubtedly plays an essential role in everyone’s lives. People are social creatures, so it is essential to develop good interpersonal skills in all life spheres. If people cannot communicate effectively, they will not be able to reach their goals and can potentially harm other people’s feelings. The...

Unnatural Causes: Becoming American

Mexican migrants find it beneficial to come to a new country, look for some opportunities that are unavailable in their native country, and have better earnings. They cannot even guess how dangerous in terms of health their migration may be. They want to believe that it is possible to measure...

The Dream Act: Sociall, Economic and Moral Benefits to Americans

Introduction Each year, many immigrants flock to the United States in search of greener pasture. The porous border, especially through Mexico, makes it easy for immigrants to penetrate and move further Southwards in the hope of getting a better life. To check against their influx, America has tightened border security...

Identity Establishment in Adolescence and Its Relation to Conflict

Abstract For adolescents identity development appears to be an essential issue. Identity can be seen as a combination of commitments that influence the behavioral patterns of adolescents. Therefore, this research paper examines contemporary studies intended to discover whether an identity search affects conflicts between adolescents and their parents. Literature suggests...

Conflict Between Transgender Theory, Ethics, and Scientific Community

Introduction It is safe to say that the transgender theory has experienced a new ideological rise in the American and European scientific discourses over the past decade. Most of the controversy revolves around the topics of conversion therapy for children and fraud in research methodology. It is noticeable that these...

Psychodynamic Perspective of Psychology

In the past, people’s knowledge of psychology was limited to their visits to marriage counselors, religious leaders, family therapists, and traditional dispute handlers. Psychologists were considered to be those who resolved conflicts and offered guidance during distress. Over the years, the concept of psychology has changed and has been recognized...

The Rights to Citizenship for DACA Students and the Political Controversy

The current immigration policy of tThe Uncited States evokes concerns of both Republicans and Democrats as well as the affected persons. One of the most controversial issues, in this case, is the provisions of the program known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), implying the permission to temporarily...

Gender and Racial Socialization

Socialization is the process of internalizing norms and behaviors accepted in a given society plays a significant role in the development of a person’s self-concept. Symbolic interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspective alike take different approaches to socialization but ultimately agree that an individual only develops a sense of self within...

Ethics of Using Animals in Medical Research

The use of animals in medical research, testing, and experiments provokes debates because of the non-ethical nature of treating animals for scientific and medical purposes. On the one hand, people traditionally use animals to satisfy their basic needs. On the other hand, animals should be seen from an ethical point...

Aspects of Regulating Cultural Borders

Introduction Identity refers to the social categories and the sources where an individual derives self-respect and dignity. The regulation involves personal attributes that cannot be conveyed naturally in terms of social class, ethnicity, color, and gender (Hogg, 2016). In various contexts, some categories are described as identities and are not...

Principle of Interpersonal Communication on the Example of Image

The chosen artifact demonstrates an informal interpersonal communicative situation between a man and a woman of approximately the same age. They are sharing a personal moment on what appears to be a lunch date. The two people are sharing a hug and holding hands, looking pleased with each other’s company....

Rendering Ethical Judgement in Sports

Abstract Sport like every other business has its guidelines, rules, and standards. Sport is defined in different ways depending on the individual or group of people involved. It is regarded as a source of entertainment, a profit-making venture, an avenue for fitness and sometimes it is even seen as a...

Present Day American Culture and Young Women

Introduction Social and cultural features of society determine the behavior of the individual from an early age. The history of the development of American society in political and social terms shows that the struggle for women’s rights and efforts to achieve gender equality continues to this day. Young girls, adolescents,...

The Notion of the Emotional Intelligence

Introduction Emotion is the object of study in many fields of knowledge: psychology, sociology, anthropology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, etc. Although the scholars and scientists explore emotions from different perspectives, most of them agree that “emotion provides a unique source of information about the environment and that it unavoidably informs thoughts...

Siren et al.’s Study on Red Wines: Rhetorical Analysis

The article by Siren et al. studies the compounds in red wines that were made from Pinot Noir grapes. Since the contents of this research are connected with chemistry, it would be difficult to say if there are any political, philosophical, or cultural leanings of the authors. The reason for...

The Code of Ethics: Term Definition

The results from the game show the core values that describe my code of ethics include independence, impartiality, wisdom, and awareness. I value individual rights and the well-being of everyone in society. These two aspects work together to achieve the best outcomes. I also strongly value the universal principles of...

Generation Z and Face Time

The 21st century is a time when several circumstances are rapidly changing. For this reason, the world has seen the first generation that has grown up under the influence of gadgets and social networks. That is generation Z, which consists of teenagers and people in their twenties. One of their...

Does Utilitarianism Pose a Threat to Rights?

Utilitarianism is a theory focused on the consequences of the actions, while rights are claims justified by ethical principles. These two concepts can be juxtaposed, as utilitarianism denies the absolute nature of ethical rights and proclaims universal happiness as the only worthwhile goal. The idea of universal human rights is...

Conflict and Negotiation Analysis of Nick Cunningham Case Study

It is normal to encounter conflicts among stakeholders of a profit-making institution. Business entities provide a social platform where individuals interact professionally. Both senior and junior employees frequently disagree on the best decisions entailing production processes (King et al., 2016). However, this analysis involves conflict and negotiation management between Nick...

Abortion Should Be Encouraged in the United States

The legalization of abortion is one of the most disputable issues today in the United States. Most pro-abortionists argue that it is wrong to deny someone an opportunity to exercise their freedom to relish life and take responsibility for their actions. Despite a hot debate on the topic, terminating the...

Morals and Ethics: Crucial Aspects

The word ethics and morality are quite often used interchangeably. This shows how related they are. Ethics deal so much with the study of morality. In a narrow perspective it is used to refer to the moral principles of a given tradition as purported by John Deigh (1995) in Robert...

Unauthorized Migration and Acquiring Citizenship

Amnesty Encourages Criminal Behavior One of the biggest qualms against illegal migration is that accepting it encourages criminal behavior. Legal ways of obtaining citizenship are long and arduous, involving language tests, background checks, and living on the territory of the country, engaging in legal trades, for a prolonged period of...

Foundations of Leadership in the Army

People need leaders to communicate the goals and vision for errands and to help them achieve goals. One example of this is informal leadership, where individuals follow a person whom they consider credible or knowledgable. Picture 1 is the graphic organizer of this essay, which will focus on the foundations...

Child Welfare and Confidentiality

Introduction This essay will begin with a brief description of the nature of my placement and the setting. The law and guidance relating to the policy framework will be identified. I will also make a distinction between the legislation and the statutory guidance that underpins the practice, before broadly establishing...

Ethics and Its Place in Educational Research

A Personal Perspective The moral landscape of the nation is a minefield for the person who wishes to be upright. All of us expect ethical behavior from persons high and low. In the name of political expediency, however, the highest official in the land withdraws U.S. troops from Iraq to...

Moral and Political Phylosophy

Many prominent philosophers determined concepts about moral and political issues in terms of their unique philosophical doctrines. Aristotle’s theory of virtue ethics According to Aristotle, humans, unlike animals can reason. Hence, reasoning together with pleasure can bring happiness. And by Aristotle “happiness is naturally our highest objective”, meaning “our highest...

Legalizing Euthanasia: Pros and Cons

Introduction Many consider the preservation of life to be the higher purpose of humanity’s existence. Thousands of doctors graduating each year take an oath to use their considerable skills to assist those in pain and prolong their existence by all means possible. However, the question of survival becomes more complicated...

The Scientific Sociology: Ibn Khaldun

On Friday, May 27th, 2011, the famous search engine “Google” celebrated the birthday of the founder of sociology, Ibn Khaldun. He named it the science of human construction leaving a huge intellectual legacy that is still extending its influence today. Ibn Khaldun is a great and famous Arab historian and...

The Research That Johanna Brenner: Review

The first article that I want to summarize concerns the research that Johanna Brenner conducted about intersections and class relations. The research method that she seems to have employed was a secondary data analysis and archival material. In the beginning, the author presents her theory regarding the connection between feminism...

Mind Control: Ethics of the Experiment

Maintaining ethical integrity in scientific experiments is central to the credibility of the outcome and the well-being of the participants, which is why the research linked to the topics of mind control and free will has always been seen as a morally grey area in terms of its research potential....

Hunting and Gathering Versus Agricultural Society

The hunting and gathering society is considered the most equitable of all seven types, while the agricultural community gives rise to the development of civilization. The societies vary in their structure: the former exists in small nomadic groups to search for food supply, and the latter forms larger groups characterized...

Ethical Dilemma: Eight Key Questions (8KQ)

Ethics is one of the core components of human society as it regulates relations between individuals and protects them from undesired outcomes. However, the given area remains extremely complex because of the differences in human thinking and approaches that are used to judge about the ethical components of particular situations....

Understanding Our Gendered Selves

The issue of gender identity has always been topical and was developed not only by sociologists but also by representatives of many other scientific groups. Gender identity is a person’s internal sense of being male, female, some combination of male and female, or neither male nor female (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). The...

Abortion: Analysis of the Main Causes

Research Topic The topic of abortion has long been the subject of heated debate. However, studies investigating the causes of abortion did not appear immediately due to confidentiality and the lack of such discussions (Biggs et al., 2013). Chae et al. (2017) utilized seven categories for investigating the causes of...

Aspects of Non-verbal Communication: Kinesics and Paralanguage

Why is it relevant? The meaning of any communication is determined not only by the words that are pronounced. In most cases, it depends on what non-verbal signs and messages are sent at the same time. The topic is relevant because non-verbal communication is the most ancient form of human...

Ariana Grande & Feminism

Introduction It seems rather popular among famous female pop stars to make high-talk statements about feminism and the role of women in modern society. Feminist notes have been subjects of songs and performances of such stars as Christina Aguilera and Beyonce. Ariana Grande’s recent feminism manifesto may be regarded as...

Immigration Detention Centers in America

Introduction The United States government holds hundreds of thousands of immigrants in its more than 200 detention centers located in different states. The immigrants are detained in these places for entering the US unlawfully, and await processing for legal entry into the country (asylum seekers) or deportation. Detention is conducted...

An Unusual Offer From Neighbor

William had never felt alive before he met Austin, his new neighbor, who was young, energetic, and handsome. His every gesture revealed absolute confidence and great zest; his words presented high intelligence and unusual broad-mindedness. William, who turned 30 a few days ago, admired the youth but was too shy...

Importance of Carbado’s Lists

Carbado’s lists help one think intersectionality about privilege since this author illustrates how privilege and oppression co-exist in people’s everyday lives. People’s identities are linked with the system of pressure, and therefore, some people benefit from unearned privilege while others are unjustly discriminate against (Braithwaite and Orr, 2017). Carbado’s lists...

Animal Testing: The Notion of the 21st Century Cruelty

When speaking of the context of the 21st century, the notions of cruelty and violence do not seem to fit there, considering all the positive changes taking place around. However, while the vast majority of people take care of their environment, others desperately look for a way to exploit everything...

Messaging & Face-to-Face Communication: Setting Goals

Communication plays a great role in the modern world as it ensures that people properly understand each other in different settings. The exchange of information is related to the flow, coordination, as well as learning and listening skills. In addition, communication is the basis for establishing both personal and professional...

Gender Identity in Life-Span Development

Gender identity is an issue that affects an individual’s lifespan development. Today the question of gender identity is acute for people who struggle to find themselves in a world full of stereotypes and misunderstandings. It is vital for a social worker to develop strategies to help such individuals and their...

Gender Stereotypes in Commercials

Gender stereotypes are widespread in the media and often employed in commercials. They are especially noticeable in products that were traditionally seen as more popular among a particular gender. For instance, home appliances or makeup commercials are typically directed at women. Automobile advertising, on the contrary, tends to concentrate on...

Enabling Harm and Ethical Decision-Making

Many situations present an opportunity to identify whether an individual has or has not caused damage, while other cases, less unambiguous, also exist. A considerable body of philosophical literature is dedicated to the notion of harm and its examination. In some cases, individuals actively participate in damaging actions. In other...

Gender Norms, Roles, and Stereotypes: Act Analysis

Introduction Gendered roles, norms, and stereotypes play a highly significant role in any community all over the world in any stage of its development. As a result, they are dramatically embedded in both individual and social consciousness and observably resistant to changes. In general, all kinds of stereotypes and norms...

Problems and Concept of Mass Transit

Transportation is definitely a critical input in the economic activities of a nation. The choice or portfolio of the different modes of transportation adopted in a country or region is an important determinant of the proportion of the costs of production which go towards the transportation. In cases where this...

What Social Factors Prevent Adolescents to Acquire Appropriate Education in Their Later Life

The choice of the topic for the research is justified by several factors. First, juvenile detention and the further rehabilitation and socialization of individuals acquire the top priority today because of the growing rates of juvenile incarceration. Statistics show that over the past decade, the number of young people with...

Beyond the Binary Sexual Identity

Multidimensional Sexualities of Modern Youth Human sexuality is a complex of emotional, social, erotic behaviors, and feelings that people express toward other individuals. According to Westbrook, such categories as “sex, gender, and sexuality are… socially constructed systems, changing over time and varying across cultures” (33). Given the intricacy of the...

Day of Compassion as a Social and Educational Engine

Introduction The world of the 21st century has become one of the most vivid definitions of the “cognitive dissonance” notion. While people have been struggling in a society replete with wars and innumerable flaws, the last decades have also symbolized an explicit discussion of equality and universal respect to an...

Illegal Immigration and Its Consequences

People have always looked for a place under the sun and the quest for a better life is never-ending. However, the world is not a free place anymore and most of the people cannot choose where to live. Those who do not want to put up with it choose a...

Changing Identity: Key Development Issues

Identity is a complex topic and consists of many interrelated items. The theory behind this notion has not yet developed to the stage when it can provide answers to all questions. Some believe that people are born with identity, while others consider culture as the primary influencer. These beliefs attribute...

Sociological Imagination in Mill’s and Berger & Luckmann’s Works

The purpose of the paper is to analyze two excerpts from C. Wright Mill’s The Sociological Imagination and Peter L. Berger’s and Thomas Luckmann’s The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge. To do this, the concepts found in the readings will be identified and described....

Importance and Definition of Socialization

People are highly social creatures who need to live in communities to survive and develop properly. Although genetic factors are critical, socialization is equally important and is defined in many ways. This process sets people’s social identity, teaches them to take roles, controls their behavior, and transmits culture, which is...

Oppressive Gender Norms and Roles

Introduction Social roles are often enforced through the cultural upbringing of children, religious beliefs, and legal laws. In the 19th century, a group of feminists decided to oppose the derogative gender expectations that were designed to domesticate and suppress women (Allen 207). Different avenues, including the media, Constitution, and street...

Egoism and Altruism: Hybrid Nature

It is effortless to describe altruism and egoism in their pure forms. Altruism is the selfless actions of a person for the benefit of another; egoism – human actions aimed at maximizing benefits for themselves, ignoring others’ interests. The films and books The Hunger Games demonstrated that selfishness could be...

Human Systems and Relationships Observations

Introduction Human relationships are never simple, and many theories can be applied to understand how people behave, make decisions, and cooperate. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, many families are challenged to spend much time in isolation and change their regular activities. Some people find it interesting to consider new...

Human Subjects Protection: International and Regional Human Rights Standards

It is crucial for any clinical expertise to be integrated with the best possible scientific evidence. Otherwise, it is impossible to provide patients with all the needed options. If patients have no choice, they are unable to express their preferences. Patient preferences include spiritual and religious values, cultural and social...

The Role of Person-First Language

Treating people with disabilities in a tolerant and equal way is one of the most important goals in modern society. A person-first language is an effective tool that helps to show respect for human beings with diverse problems and illnesses. However, there is an opinion that this method of communication...

Aspects of Immigration: Cultural Adaptation

Is it possible to leave one’s old life behind and start over in a different country? How hard is it for a person to realize they no longer belong to the country they grew up in, given that it is going through the stage of tremendous change? Ramin Dabiri knows...

Social Security Retirement Fund System: Analysis

Introduction Ensuring that aging people have a decent life of the required quality is an essential part of the government’s function. However, in light of the recent developments in the global economic and financial field, as well as on local levels, some of the present frameworks for supporting the aging...

Violinist Analogy in Thomson’s “A Defense of Abortion”

Introduction The practice of abortions is one of the most debatable issues on the social agenda. Even though this discussion has been one of the earliest in the feministic narrative, the public opinion on it stays ambiguous. According to the Pew Research Center studies, during the last 25 years, about...

Intersectionality of Gender With Race, Culture, and Politics

In contemporary world organizations, race, culture, and politics are keys to an individual’s personality. However, politics, culture, and race are intersected with gender to form inequitable and discriminatory world structures, thus, affecting life experiences. The intersectionality provides a theoretical context of learning through examining the dissimilar coinciding world classifications and...

Creating a Collage about Black Lives Matter Movement

Introduction The black Lives Matter movement gathered a lot of public and media attention, so I decided to join in and create an art piece that would reflect my attitude towards the protests happening all over the United States and internationally. The Nature of Protests Eight minutes and forty-six seconds...

Development of Meaning: Social Science Value

Like any other science, social science has led to discovering new ideologies and evidence through a continued exploration of hypothetical perceptions. Stuart Firestein (2013) in “The Pursuit of Ignorance” argued that science traces its evidence from the unknown and that the acknowledgment of what data fails to solidify fuels scientific...

Reading Summary of Two Social Articles

Freedom of Association is Not the Answer In her study, Fine (2010) analyzes the premises underlying the concept of liberal principles of exclusion. The author bases her article on the investigation of Christopher Heath Wellman’s article, “Immigration and Freedom of Association.” Fine (2010) has summarized Wellman’s arguments on the states’...

Addressing Health Care Access Barriers for Immigrant Women

Each year five to ten million people cross international borders to seek a new home all over the world; moreover, women make up more than half of the incoming immigrants. There are many reasons why the amount of immigrating women is higher; they include family reunification, economic incentives, and educational...

Lying as an Intrinsic Part of Human Condition

Arguably, there is no more rudimentary experience in a person’s life than lying or being on receiving end of lies. The amount of art that investigates the issue through the prism of fiction (which potentially makes this exploration less genuine) is glaring. Among the greatest liars, there is an array...

TOK Exhibition: The Ethical Responsibilities

One must credit people who have created knowledge by citing their names in written texts or mentioning them and their contributions when discussing a topic. The first real-world object is the textbook used for the TOK course by Popov (2016) titled “IB theory of knowledge – A student’s guide.” When...

Personality and Communication Styles in the Workplace

Introduction The uniqueness of individual differences goes beyond personal appearances to personality. Personality entails how different people act and react in given situations. The personality style of an individual is more natural but also influenced by many other factors such as cultural orientation, interaction with other people and challenges faced....

Community Resources that Promote Safety. Marion Senior Services

Community resources are assets that are accessible to all community members which help them meet their particular needs. The resources can be funded or run by the government, individuals, or non-profit groups, and they serve a community in different ways. People, community services, or structures such as clinics and safe...

Free Will: Responsibility or Predetermination?

People use their free will to make decisions every day: what to eat for breakfast, when to leave home, how much time to spend on social media, and many others. The choice is often quick and subconscious; the current pace of living simply does not leave much time to analyze...

Social Workers’ Contribution to Elevating Welfare Programs Stigma

Introduction Once the problem of stigmatization is identified, it is necessary to develop strategies for eliminating it. Unfortunately, the stigma around social welfare programs is strong on the micro (self), meso (family, society, institutions), and macro (cultural) levels (Grand Challenges for Social Work, 2020). The approach to stigma elimination should...

Animal Poaching: Threat to the Biological Diversity

Animal poaching – killing and capturing animals in their natural habitats in order to use them or their body parts for profit or protect crops or livestock – poses an imminent threat to the biological diversity. This issue has been a problem for many years as traditional monitoring techniques proved...

Religion and Education Role in Socializing

Education not only passes on knowledge but also teaches an individual to take an active part in society’s life. Through education, a person learns about society’s history, political, and geographical position (Giddens et al., 2006). Moreover, this social institution provides an individual with credentials, allowing them to get a job...

Difficult Interactions and Conflict Resolution

Introduction In my opinion, healthy conflict is beneficial for progress and growth, especially in the educational context. When involved in a confrontation, I try to find compromise and reach a common ground while meeting mutual goals and preserving the relationships. Main text Conflict is defined as a confrontation or disagreement...

Why Some Movements Succeed, and Others Fail

Success Factors Several factors are attributed to the success of various social movements. Satell (2015) argues that when a social movement has a clear purpose, it is deemed to succeed. He gives an example of Occupy Wall Street in 2011. Despite the movement having a good intention, it failed within...

Being Human: Human-Computer Interaction

Computers are everywhere. Computers already pervaded the homes and offices of many industrialised countries. Computers used to be considered as mere machines, tools to help man become more efficient. A complex machine that is a great help when it comes to processing a considerable amount of data. Computers can be...

Stratification and Social Mobility and its Impact on the American Dream

This paper introduced the concept of social stratification and mobility in the United States. In the USA, people are categorized into different groups based on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, and family ancestry. People further categorize others based on intellectual capabilities, personal and professional skills, appearance as well as achievements....

Ethical Literacy in Humans: Do We Deserve Cats?

Ethical behavior has always been one of the most important questions for humanity because people, unfortunately, tend to overlook the crucial value of their attitudes. Our surroundings are built in a way that requires humans to collaborate and create opportunities for mutual development and peaceful coexistence. Nevertheless, not everyone realizes...

Gendered Communication in the Workplace

Gender communication differences have been studied by a plethora of sociolinguists and sociologists all around the globe. Although the world becomes more globalized and versatile, there is still room for gender stereotypes or even discrimination that affects male-female discourse in different environments. It often results in misunderstandings, anguish, or distress...

The Webinar Organized by the U.S. Ethnic Writers

Webinar Reflections The webinar organized by the U.S. Ethnic Writers course teachers and students was supporting the Scholar Strike. It included a series of teachings meant as a form of social protest and inspired by Baldwin and Peck’s I am not Your Negro book and film. The speakers reflected upon...

Technological Sustainability in a Society

Introduction Human well-being in society is the fundamental key to development and is part of the signal to measure economic growth. To achieve economic growth in a given society, there should be the improvement of people’s welfare, and achievement of economic development requires efficient use of available natural resources to...

The Orphan Train Movement in the United States

In the mid-19th century, New York and other American cities were full of street children and orphans. In 1853, The Children’s Aid Society began a program known as The Orphan Train Movement (Gajda-Łaszewska, 2018). Orphans, mostly immigrants whose parents died, were grouped, put on trains, and transported until they were...

Difficulties in Communication of Children

Children of between 3-5 years of age that face difficulties in communication often consider playing a core part of their personalities. A challenging situation may stimulate a child refuse from engaging in play. When a kid is bullied by friends while playing, he or she may develop reduced ability to...

Cultural Pluralism as System in Society

Cultural pluralism is a system where there is a full participation of the minority groups in a society that is not active in the issues that lead to society building. As per the participation of the minority groups, those involved are able to maintain their ethnic differences in their cultures....