Ethical Analysis of the Bakun Dam Project

Introduction Utilitarianism distinguishes right from wrong based on the outcomes. As such, it is a representation of consequentialism. The locus of utilitarianism is choosing a course of action that produces optimal good for the largest number (Chen, 2021). Keeping the previous argument in mind, the ethical analysis of the Bakun...

How Does Gang Affiliation Become a Social Problem?

Introduction Despite the intention to create a positive and supportive environment, there are many conditions under which people continue experiencing social pressure, violence, and irrational biases and prejudices. It is not enough to find support but to ensure a better future, addressing available sources and knowledge. In the United States,...

The Perspective on Homosexuality

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

The Problem of Aligning Cross-Cultural Concepts

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

Child Abuse and Neglect in Cleveland, Ohio

Introduction Adverse health problems in infancy, adolescence, and adulthood are frequently correlated with child maltreatment, which includes neglect, physical and sexual abuse, and psychological abuse. Deleterious effects of child abuse involve decreased neurocognitive endurance of stress, deteriorated overall physical health, enhanced unsafe health habits, psychiatric problems, inhibited intellectual and cognitive...

Political Psychology: Conspiracy Theories

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

Human Trafficking Through a Historical Lens

Introduction Human trafficking is a global issue that involves coercing a person to provide services or labor forcefully, violating their human rights. Trafficking started in the sixteenth century, targeting individuals from all genders, backgrounds, and ages. Women and girls are the most targeted population trafficked for forced labor and sexual...

Effects of Racial Stratification in the U.S.

Introduction Racial stratification refers to the system-based structural disparity offering unbalanced access to limited and preferred resources based on ethnicity or racial identities. The facet assigns functions and roles to entities according to their ethnic or racial group membership. Such biased assignments exhibit social and physical consequences that communities promoting...

Policy Alternatives to Decrease Opioid Overdose Rates

Introduction The problem of the opioid epidemic in the United States has been at the center of an ongoing discussion for several years. As reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2021), “an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids” in 2019 (para. 7)....

Gender Intersectionality: Fighting Discrimination

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

Overconsumption of Alcohol by a Customer

Introduction Alcohol use can increase our risk of suffering minor and significant mishaps, including slips and falls, drowning, poisoning, and other unintended injuries. In reality, accidental damage accounts for slightly under one-third (29%) of all alcohol-related fatalities (World Health Organization). Alcohol is a depressive; it slows the brain and impacts...

The Gender Pay Gap and Coping Strategies

The gender pay gap is the difference between men’s and women’s average gross hourly wages. It is based on pay given directly to employees and excludes deductions for social security and income taxes. Only enterprises with ten or more employees are included in the calculations. The gender wage gap results...

Street Violence in Jamaica and Its Historical Roots

Significant Principles The term “garrison” refers to a community governed by one political group protected by force, as initially conceived. The first is the long-standing influence of violence on the two parties of politics, which have governed Jamaica again for the previous 70 years (Levy, 2009). The second is how...

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...

Racism in Modern Canada: Taking Action as a Helping Professional

Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, which occur daily, impede the improvement of the lives of millions of people around the world. Few social phenomena in the history of the world face such universal condemnation as racism. Although this topic is considered by various organizations, religious,...

The Capitol Building Attack and Response Analysis

Any political confrontation between the existing Government and the system has value for study. In particular, this aspect concerns cases when the uprising acquires violent or physical characteristics. Such an event occurred on January 6, 2021, when a large number of dissatisfied voters attacked the Capitol Building. The study of...

Gender Socialization During the First 12 Years of Life

Children learn about attitudes, behaviors, and social expectations that society has for them, depending on their gender, a process referred to as gender socialization. Gender refers to the different characteristics concerning the femininity and masculinity of a person that influence a person’s identity. Socialization is the process through which people...

Communication Patterns in Lewis’ Model

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

Outcomes of Analyzing Diversity

Evaluating racism as an element of diversity through the historical, social science, humanities, and natural and applied sciences lenses contributed to an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the consequences of racism. The lessons learned positively impact personal experiences by enhancing inclusiveness, facilitating professional conduct, and translating to a positive...

Abuses in a Healthcare Context

Physical and psychological forms of abuse manifest themselves in various ways within a healthcare context. Routinely, medical providers encounter different kinds of abuse that are either directed to them or their patients. Sexual discrimination, domestic violence, emotional abuse, and neglect are forms of abuse encountered in a medical context. Practitioners...

Utilitarianism as It Relates to Welfare

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

Ethical Behavior During Research Process

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

The Neglected College Race Gap Article by Libassi

Summary The Main Idea of the Article The article’s main idea is that black students are underrepresented in some of the key areas of study: engineering, education, mathematics, statistics, and physical sciences. The reason for this is the unwillingness of universities to fully acknowledge the impact of structural racism and...

Women’s Rights Movement in the Last Century

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

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...

Demands to Studies Involving Human Subjects

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

Healthcare as a Basic Human Right

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

The Food Insecurity Issue and Methods of Solving

Introduction The central problem of the given speech is to inform the population about the issue of food insecurity and methods of how this problem can be solved. It is especially problematic that some people do not have access to healthy food, while 40% of food produced in the USA...

Maintaining Confidentiality and Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling

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

The Listening Ear Agency Analysis

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

Impact of Sociocultural Factors on the Development of the LGBTQ Identity

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

Expansion of Medicaid and Minimum Wage Increment to Alleviate Divorce

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

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...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Jailhouse Letter – Inspirational Insights

Introduction In the Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. postulates that although civil protest is an illegitimate form of confronting the institutions of inequality, it is an ethically correct action because of the injustice that it brings to oppressed groups. To be more specific, this legendary message from...

The Fight for $15 Movement vs. the Transgender Law Center

Introduction If several people want to do socially valuable work, they can unite and create a non-profit organization (NPO). From the point of view of the law, an NPO is a legal entity that must have its charter and accounts. The main difference between such an organization and a commercial...

Faking Orgasms: Reasons and Consequences

In the present day, sexually explicit media is very widespread. Not only is there an abundance of easily accessible pornographic videos, but more mainline movies show more than they used to in the past. It is not surprising that a general idea of orgasm is constructed within the viewers’ minds....

Mexican People’s Infringement of the Rights

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

Family Court-Ordered Mediation: Violence

Introduction It is hard to disagree that most people do not want to be engaged in extended, costly, and too formal trials when they need to solve their disputes. Fortunately, numerous Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs are offered by all states – these options allow people to resolve disputes without...

Topic Selection for Leadership Research

Topic Option 1: Communication Filters in Strategic Leadership This topic is concerned with communication filter (CF) types and suggestions to overcome them, including communication frameworks, culture development recommendations, and other approaches. CFs in strategic leadership are multi-dimensional and have inspired practice-oriented communication models. Such filters find reflection in selective perception...

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

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

Public School Prayers Discussion

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

Empowering the African-American Community

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

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Preventive Measures

Sexual harassment is an issue that continues to be witnessed in society today, with women being most affected, especially in the workplace. It entails any physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct based on sex and usually has adverse effects on the dignity of women and men at the workplace, this includes...

Abortion With Limitations: Analysis

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

Gender Diversity Within and Beyond School Contexts

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

Advancing an LGBTI-Inclusive Curriculum for Trans Teens

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

Substance Abuse Among Adolescents

Introduction At the adolescence level in human growth and development, behaviors begin ensuing and may define a person’s life for a long. Unhealthy traits such as addiction to substance use are rampant in society and have posed challenges to public health. When addicted to alcohol and drugs, a person’s physical...

Career-Related Decision-Making and Gender Differences

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

The LGBTQ (Queer) Identity Development

Introduction It goes without saying that personal development throughout a lifetime is inevitably influenced by multiple factors, and the development of the LGBTQ identity that presuppose several milestones is not an exception. While the factors that contribute to its formation remain unclear, further steps are substantially impacted by social and...

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

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

Leadership in Drug Abuse Program Development

Introduction For a program to be developed successfully, strong leadership is required. The process of designing and planning programs is a comprehensive endeavor that calls for an awareness of an organization’s core principles and cultural norms. Communication, human relations, and communication are all examples of leadership duties required during the...

Performance Management and Socio-Ecological Framework

Performance management is closely tied to the context of its occurrence. The context provides many variables that may influence performance management at all stages. However, it might be difficult to predict them. Missed opportunities provide a perfect example of such variables – it emphasizes situations and events that go beyond...

Scientific Authorship: The Ethical Issues

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

Appiah’s and Baylis’ Views on Black Identity

Ethnic identity stands as a constituent component of a person’s self-awareness, manifesting itself in acceptance, identification, and knowledge of their ethnicity. The ethnic or racial identity of a person can acquire various forms of expression in their life depending on their environment, upbringing, and social circle. However, the issue of...

The Ethical Use of Animals in Research

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

Service Project Experience and Leadership Skills

Service project Participation in service projects provides a valuable experience for the individual. Hence, it gives an opportunity to improve leadership skills and understand which ones require improvement. Thus, this presentation aims to narrate the passage of the service project in the Community Church donation event. While taking part in...

Amish Midwives: The Ethical Theory of Utilitarianism

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

Latino Culture: The Social Interaction Between Children and Parents

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

Desert Solitaire: Polemic by Edward Abbey

Abbey’s essay Polemic: Industrial Tourism and the National Parks featured in his book Desert Solitaire (1968), discusses his work as a ranger for the U.S. Park Services in the 1950s. With this essay, Abbey builds strong advocacy for environmental issues related to the functioning of national parks through an extensive...

The Social Model of Disability: Equality vs. Equity

Introduction Speaking about disability, it is primarily necessary to understand what this term means. At first glance, the definition of “disability” does not raise significant questions, but the models of disability perception behind this definition are diverse. Nevertheless, modern ideas about disability rely most on social explanations that suggest that...

Thoreau vs. Roosevelt on Individual Freedom

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

Sociology: Why Symbolic Interactionism?

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

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

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

The Abortion Prohibition Issue Analysis

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

Relation Between Demographics and Migration

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

The Term “Latinx”: Inclusivity Issues

The article titled “Stop using “Latinx” if you really want to be inclusive” was authored by Melissa Ochoa on September 25, 2022. It highlights the emergence of the term “Latinx” in the US for inclusivity purposes, its bad ratings in Spanish-speaking regions, its popularity among scholars, why its practice should...

Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement

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

Joe Biden’s 2021 Speech: Rhetorical Analysis

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

Domestic Violence and Its Main Categories

It is important to note that domestic violence can have a wide range of forms and types. Each category has a unique set of behaviors, issues, and emotional elements involved, which is why distinguishing them is of paramount criticality. The research and analysis process of the different types of domestic...

Research Participant Data Privacy and Confidentiality

When gathering, evaluating, and reporting data, the confidentiality of the information is the ethical procedure used to preserve the privacy of human beings. Separating or altering any personally identifying data provided by respondents from the data is referred to as privacy. Anonymity, on the other hand, is the practice of...

Vicarious Trauma in Social Workers

Being a social worker is essentially draining work, but acknowledging that and still having unfettered love for the profession helps one attend to their clients in most ways, which indeed leads to a significant improvement for the clients. Burnout is mainly brought forth by the draining experience of concurrent clients...

Inequities Experienced by Immigrant Families in Canada

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

Managing Ethics Challenges in Social Work Organizations

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

Hooters, Inc. Discrimination Case

Introduction Discriminatory methods are referred to by the terms disparate effect and unnecessary treatment. While different treatment is purposeful, the disparate effect is sometimes referred to as unintended discrimination. The words unfavorable impact and adverse treatment are occasionally employed as an alternative. Disparate impact arises when seemingly neutral laws, practices,...

A Civil Commitment and Ethical Issues Journal

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

Refugees’ Adjustment and Accessibility of Healthcare

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

Human Trafficking in Thailand: Social Work Practice

Introduction Since the dawn of time, humans have occupied this planet in some form or another. Many generations have come into being and exited this planet, leaving behind a legacy of positive virtues and harmful vices. These virtues and vices have been passed down from one generation to the next....

Tampa’s Problem of Housing and Rising Cost of Rent

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

The 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...

The Ethical Principles of Conducting Research

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

Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence

Introduction The recruitment of participants and sampling are vital procedures in any field of research. Sampling directly impacts the accuracy of the study, the conclusions that the researchers may reach, and the proposed theoretical and practical implications. An inaccurate sample that fails to represent the whole population under consideration leads...

A Contemporary Issue Affecting Immigrant-Origin Youth

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

Stigmatization of Foster Care Children

It is not hard to notice that people tend to percept children in foster care as troubled, damaged, or problematic. When you google the topic of foster care children or adoption, this is the first thing you see – a list of warnings about children’s difficulties taken into families from...

The Extent of Poverty in the United States

Introduction Nowadays, the issue of minority-majority group relations is ubiquitous. However, while one nation transcends the oppressive form of relations, another might still utilize it, consciously or subconsciously. In this respect, the countries such as the USA and Rwanda might be considered not so different. Discussion When it comes to...

Immigration From the Northern Triangle to the US

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

The “US Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale…” Article Analysis

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

South African Perspectives in Born a Crime by Noah

Living in a South African was hell for black people and lonely for a white child. During the apartheid period, it was a crime for black people to associate with white people, and it was difficult for people who were neither black nor white (Noah, 2016). The brown-skinned people were...

The Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements in the US

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

Challenges of Family Education: Addressing Research Weaknesses

Fundamental Research Weaknesses The research into the issues and conflicts existing between married couples with children is a highly complex matter due to a number of reasons. First, it is difficult to draw the line between marital and parental conflicts. The researchers outline two primary hypotheses concerning the correlation between...

On White Privilege, Colorblindness, and Racism

Introduction To be able or not to be able is a question. The critical theory that our class has been studying so far is way beyond simply critical theories; it is about one’s ability to perceive and engage with the complex nature of human beings and society, along with critical...

The “Enrique’s Journey” Book by Sonia Nazario

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

Government and Church’s Role in Wealth Redistribution

Introduction Faith has played a crucial role around the world by guiding those in leadership both in church and government to enhance the care of citizens. Sider (2020) asserts that all people were made in the image of God, which is the true definition of the nature of a person....

Human Rights Violations and Prosecutions of Perpetrators

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

Capitalism and Socialism in the Marxist School of Thought

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

American Professional Journalists’ Moral Standards

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

Chemical Impact on US Vulnerable Communities

Introduction Vulnerable communities in the United States face many avoidable challenges. Limited access to healthcare services compounds the effects of disease and exposure to toxic chemicals. It is important that regulatory agencies implement policies that are outlined in legal frameworks to protect the rights of individuals who are susceptible to...

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...

Experiences of Institutional Racism at an Early Age

Introduction In this study, the authors aimed to examine how experiences of institutional racism at an early age translate to orientations towards activism in the black community, specifically among black adolescents transitioning to young adults. Similarly, Elan et al. were interested in how the role of racial identity concerning public...

Emoji’s Conceptual and Linguistic Dimensions

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

The Problem of Elder Abuse

Introduction Researchers in the field of elderly abuse are yet to achieve consensus and consistency on the issue. This has contributed to challenges in defining elder abuse and measuring it within the population. The lack of consistent research findings has made it difficult to diagnose elder people experiencing abuse and...

The Regulations of Ethical Research

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

The 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...

Overpopulation, Climate Change, and Security Issues

75,000 People Per Square Mile? These Are The Most Densely Populated Cities In The World. 2019. USA Today. Elzy Kolb. The phenomenon of overpopulation has a tangible effect on regions, especially those that exhibit high population densities. It is stressed that large numbers of people and high density are not...

The Controversy Surrounding Marijuana Legalization

Introduction Hashish, weed, marijuana, and hemp are all common names for a plant from Central Asia, which today is used not only in textile production and medicine but also in the field of recreation, that is, to relieve stress. The debate about whether it is legitimate to consider cannabis a...

The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Legacy of White Supremacy by Pierre-Louis

Summary Kendra Pierre-Louis, in the article “The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Legacy of White Supremacy: The Links Extend Beyond the Corporate Office and the Drill Pad” explores systemic racism and ethnic discrimination within the U.S. oil industry. The author gives an example of a company named ExxonMobil that promoted the propagation...

Supporting and Opposing Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Introduction In many nations, such as the United States, Marijuana is the most widely used illegal substance. Approximately 28 million years ago, on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, the cannabis plant underwent evolution, as revealed by a pollen study released in May 2019. According to the survey, it has been used...

Women in Information Technology: Barriers and Challenges

Damaske, Sarah. For the Family? How Class and Gender Shape Women’s Work. Oxford University Press, 2011. This book is authored by Damaske Sarah, who is not only a scholar of unemployment, work-family, and gender but also a professor of sociology, labor and employment relations at Pennsylvania State University. Damaske examines...

How Women in Politics Make Strategic Changes

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

Censorship as a Way to Limit Freedom of Speech

Introduction Censorship is a way by which one can edit, suppress or remove something objectionable. A simple example of censorship is when some people impose their political or moral values ​​on others by suppressing words, images, or ideas they find offensive. Thus, a censored person will not change his point...

Free Speech in the United States

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

Specifics of Commodifying Women’s Labor

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

Ethical Awareness in American Public Administration

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

The Problem of Refugees Crossing into Canada from the US

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

Ethics: Definition and Application

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

Social Change in Rosenhayn Community

The quaint little town of Rosenhayn is found in the U.S. state of New Jersey. With only one neighborhood and a total population of 1,150 people, Rosenhayn occupies the 467th place among the most populous communities in New Jersey (Rosenhayn, New Jersey). The people who call Rosenhayn home come from...

Liability of Bullies’ Parents for Children’s Activities

Although bullying is increasingly becoming an issue of public concern, it remains to be the most underreported issue, especially in schools. It is important to note that, today, bullying occurs more in schools than “on the way to and from there” (van der Ploeg et al. 71). In fact, sometime...

Public Administration and Ethics

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

Animal Farming: Arguments Against

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

Abortion Should Be Available in Modern Society

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

Institutional Inclusivity in Society

This module was an extremely fascinating and captivating experience since I have learned a lot during this time. The most stood out for me was information about hate crimes and the frequency they happen even nowadays. I was surprised to learn that criminal justice reformers are experiencing a difficult time...

Eliot Spitzer and a Code of Ethics

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

Carrying Capacity: Is There Too Many People on the Earth?

The greatest number of distinct organisms that can be supported by a particular environment, given the availability of feed, shelter, drink, and other resources, is known as the carrying capacity of that ecosystem. According to population ecology, the mentioned notion is the maximum load that the ecosystem can support at...

African Kingdoms, Atlantic Slave Trade, and New World Slavery

The Atlantic was the inaugural ocean in global history to be frequently traversed, and its bordering regions developed a shared history. Several ties, relationships, and linkages gradually pushed the areas surrounding the Atlantic, that enormous inland sea, closer together throughout time. Individuals, commodities, and technologies moved between the pan-Atlantic continents...

Gender and Sexuality and Their Role in Life

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

Women as Subjects in Medical Studies

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

The Lucifer Effect: Stanford County Prison

In 1971, a group of psychologists led by Philip Zimbardo invited mentally healthy students from the USA and Canada, selected from 70 volunteers, to take part in the experiment. Then they were divided into two groups – “guards” and “prisoners”. Nine “prisoners” were locked in three cells, which were alternately...

Discussion: The Help as a Second Chance

Life difficulties arise for every person, and some people, to forget the problem, are exposed to alcohol and drug addiction. However, some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs due to their interests and those around them. Despite the causes of addiction, everyone deserves to get rid of these problems...

The Law of Florida on Persons With Disabilities

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

Communication and Ability to Be Persuasive

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

The Issue of Human Rights Violation

Introduction Good morning, I stand here to bring to your attention a crucial issue that has gained more significant attention than ever. First, it is essential to mention that human deserves the right to have a good and safe life. With this in mind, I would wish to question everyone...

The Casa Transitoria Program in Brazil

Casa Transitoria’s attributes shine through in the effort to improve the situation of people living in poverty. It is mostly targeted toward supporting pregnant women in obtaining new knowledge and adjusting their mindsets in order to perform better economically. It has an effect throughout the formative years of life when...

The Prison Effect Based on Philip Zimbardo’s Book

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

The Humanities Studies of Human Cruelty

World history shows us that human cruelty has no limits; unfortunately, people will constantly clash with it. One recent example of a man’s cruel, immoral treatment of another man was the case of the murder of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, while attempting to arrest Floyd, police officer Derek...

Discrimination in the American Society

The lesson learned from this module is that when a citizen is denied the opportunity to exercise their civil rights or other constitutional rights based on equality with others due to an absurd comparison imposed in practice, law, or regulation, this is discrimination. Throughout the history of the United States,...

Reasons Why Immigration Enhances Diversity

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

Social Skills of Ghanaian Students: Interviews

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

Should Russian Athletes Be Allowed to Play in Tournaments?

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

Events Devoted to Equality Challenges

Introduction In October, there were several different events concerning related topics. The organization of the events differs due to the various ways of presenting the information. However, all events have a common theme of equality between people and their challenges. For example, on October 19, there was an event devoted...

The Persistence of Inequality From Different Perspectives

The concept of inequality has been one of the most long-standing issues within society. Affecting both the global community and local ones, the phenomenon of inequality is determined by an array of factors, inequality in wealth distribution and the resulting class issues being the key ones. Though some of the...

The Western Journal of Communication Analysis

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

Good Leadership and Communication Components

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

Philosophy and Models of Practice in the Community

Main Idea of the Reading Chapter sixteen of the book explores the role of a social worker in the community. Social work works at different levels, from the individual to the community. The community level is the most demanding because of the several roles and duties that social workers must...

Corruption Causes in Africa’s Developing Countries

Introduction Corruption has existed in many civilizations throughout history. However, the phenomenon has been increasing i8n recent years at a very concerning rate. The practice is now severe and widespread, causing global economic issues. Governments and ethical institutions need to explore the matter and find mitigation measures before it gets...

Discussion: Race, Gender, and Science

The author of the primary source, “Native Life in a Johannesburg Slum Yard”, Ellen Hellmann, was a white woman who lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the early 1900s. She was married to a man who worked as a doctor in a local slum yard. Hellmann was an educated woman...

Effects of Parent-Based Teaching of Alcohol Use

Parent-based interventions have been a predominant topic in alcohol use reduction. Consequently, Bo et al. (2018) argued that the implications of parents’ involvement in teaching responsible drinking are unclear. On the other hand, Napper et al. (2020) argued that parents can play an essential role in shaping beliefs, behaviors, and...

Justifying Abortion From Utilitarian Position

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

Fentanyl Overdose: Dangers and Solutions

Introduction People have been overdosing on the powerful opioid Fentanyl recently. Finding practical answers requires understanding the issue and how it presents itself within the community. All facets of the criminal justice system should be included in the solutions. It might be useful to look at solutions from different jurisdictions....

Racial Wealth Disparity: Causes and Consequences

For many years, racial wealth inequality has been well-acknowledged in research and policy circles. The disparity in assets and loans between white and black households in the United States has been an ongoing and chronic issue. Although racial and economic disparity is a fundamental aspect of the United States, many...

Privilege Hindrance in the United States

In the current society, people have several unearned advantages over others, following social class, economic background, race, gender, and ethnicity. The conferred dominance is termed as a privilege and favors a group and, at the same time, hinders another from achieving what they might desire to have in life. In...

Bullying in School: The Negative Effects

Adult victims of bullying very rarely tell their friends and colleagues about their teenage experiences. It primarily affects the irresponsible attitude of schoolchildren and staff towards the phenomenon and motivates teenagers to continue attacks. Usually, bullying is a common problem, and only the ratio of verbal harassment to physical harm...