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Introduction The topic of transgender children in society proves to be divisive and is widely discussed by parents, teachers, clinicians, and politicians. There is a range of opinions on the topic – from the medical point of view to issues of parenting and educating transgender children to questions of their...
Introduction The USA is one of the most remarkable democracies in the world where people enjoy various rights. Open discussion and direct influence on decision making are some of the most valued opportunities for Americans. The history of the country shows that people have had sufficient wisdom and courage to...
Background to the Issue The Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims a common standard of achievement for all people and all countries. This achievement should be reached to the degree that every organ in society and every individual keeps the Declaration in mind and strives to encourage the respect of...
Girl Scouts National Capital started with a woman named Juliette Gordon Low. When she was 51, Juliette organized an international movement in 1912 that sparked a strong reaction among girls around the world. Her idea and goal were to create a community where girls were aware of their strength, intelligence...
Diversity becomes an integral part of everyday life as individuals are exposed to communication with various groups daily. Understanding the process is especially crucial for a Public Administration role. Having a clear definition of the diversity and ability to see more global influence it has on society helps to build...
In the public service announcement (PSA) video “Stop bullying,” the subject matter is presented bluntly and shockingly. The forty-seven-second clip shows a high school girl receiving an aggressive text message from her peers, criticizing her appearance. Such statements are prevalent among young people who tend to place a high value...
Campaign Description The problem of prescription drug abuse has become a crucial concern for Florida residents recently. Causing numerous patients to suffer from the development of addiction toward prescribed drugs, the specified issue has affected numerous vulnerable groups and continues to cause trouble across multiple communities in Florida (Florida District...
In the highly diverse world in which people have different biases associated with their situations, it is complicated to reach a social contract that would govern the way in which the global society should work. Therefore, John Rawls offered a suggestion of imagining that each person lives behind a ‘veil...
For several decades, the media has influenced the behavior of individuals. The roles assigned to men and women have a close relationship with those expressed by characters in televisions, radios, and online platforms. A review of the themes portrayed in various programs indicates a misleading trend by the media concerning...
Over the last 40 years, attitudes regarding the LGTBQ+ community have shifted exponentially in the American public perspective. Opinions regarding the origin of non-traditional sexuality and the roles that such relationships play in society, such as support for same-sex marriage and professional inclusion, are becoming more accepting. The shift in...
The issue of equal rights of women and men is considered as resolved in the United States of America. The feminine interpretation of equality suggests that men and women should have both equal shares in social power and equal access to public resources. The first National Women’s Party led by...
Introduction With the global recognition of the LGBTQ+ community and its rights in recent decades, one topic which has faced significant controversy is the presence of transgender athletes in all levels of professional sports. The debate centers around transgender rights, limitations of science in influencing biology, and the inconsistency of...
Overview of the Issue In some countries, children are still unprotected and viewed as cheap resources to be used in military activities. For the period of 2013-2018, 29,128 cases of using children as soldiers in 17 countries were reported, but actual numbers are higher (Varfolomeeva). In the legal context of...
Given that alcohol abuse affects myriad families, ruining people’s health and harming social life, it is still a sensitive and critical issue to consider. Alcohol use disorder is probably the most preventable cause of mortality, which leads to a variety of acute and chronic diseases. For example, it is indisputable...
People in all corners of the world are continuously exposed to a great number of crimes daily. With the emergence of new technologies and ways of communication, the scale and number of such crimes rise. While some offenses are vividly observable, others remain unseen by the general public due to...
Abstract Rational choice theories emerged in economics models and were designed to examine human action and behavior in social science. RCT is a set of theories that emphasize the unforced nature of human action and actors’ capability to decide and act according to rational calculations of benefit and cost. Human...
Introduction As social creatures, human beings depend on each other for support, care, and empowerment. They tend to establish unique relationships that eventually dictate their interactions, goals, and expectations in life. However, challenges that have the potential to disorient people’s unions and engagements will always emerge. In the selected book,...
Feminists are known to be some of the most progressive fighters for equality in the world. However, their endeavors do not only comprise human relationships. There is a branch of feminism that deals with defending the rights of animals. This ideology is called ecofeminism, and its supporters argue that animals...
The moral issue that is still resonant in society and that could be addressed using utilitarianism is abortion. Abortion is defined as a voluntary termination of pregnancy that is typically done by using medication or invasive procedures, depending on the term. The issue of abortion is often approached from spiritual...
Each year, a broad cross-section of U.S. women obtain abortions. The following statistics are provided by Guttmacher Institute: “some 60% of women having abortions were in their 20s; 59% had one or more children; 86% were unmarried; 75% were economically disadvantaged; and 62% reported a religious affiliation” (“State facts about...
The use of animals in scientific experimentation has been debated widely. Several studies have shown that animal testing is unethical and ineffective, and alternative methods of study should be developed and adopted. Proponents argue that animals have body systems that are similar to those of humans, and are the most...
Introduction The question of the intelligence gap between races cannot be regarded as ethical to be examined by scientists and researchers. This issue is actively discussed by academicians, and in Race and Intelligence, Rageh Omaar focused on opposite views regarding the possibility that African Americans’ IQ test scores can be...
Introduction This book mainly focuses on the birth and growth of labor movements across the world and the way they have contributed to improving the welfare of workers over the years. In addition, it provides an in-depth analysis of the way the concept of globalization has influenced the activities of...
Introduction When the problem of illegal immigration is debated, one fact is often not enough emphasized: the United States of America is a country that was initially founded and developed throughout history exclusively by migrants in the literal sense of the word. Nevertheless, it is also evident that contemporary American...
Today we are all living in a challenging but interesting time. For many of us, the world began in 1988, with the invention of the Internet. Since then, much has changed, not to mention the Windows interface and the presentation of the first iPhone in 2012. This paper aims to...
The essay “Why Millennials Will Miss Boomers When They’re Gone” by Keith Spencer gives the reader a view on the generation gap between Baby Boomers and millennials. It goes into great detail, describing those generations’ differences, the reasons for those and what important lessons readers must learn. The essay is...
Introduction Human rights activists have presented their arguments to explain why circumcision should be outlawed. This practice has catalyzed a debate that continues to affect the decisions made by many parents, religious leaders, and healthcare professionals. This paper describes whether the practice is a human or medical rights issue. It...
Introduction People experience different emotions on an everyday basis, but the most controversial one is pride. This word has at least three definitions that reveal its double nature. First of all, it is “a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction” (“Pride”). On the one hand, it can be faced by a...
Introduction Being social creatures, people of all ages are expected to effectively collaborate with others and manage to strike the right balance between their personal needs and social requirements. Taking into consideration that many individuals face personal problems related to their interactions with the world, they need access to effective...
Introduction Immigration is one of the most hotly debated and controversial issues in American politics. This can be attributed to the significant role that it has played in shaping the history of the United States. The US is one of the countries that have flexible immigration policies in the world....
Introduction As soon as innovative technology entered the global market and became almost ubiquitous, the issue of online anonymity and the effect that it is likely to have on people’s values and moral standards became a common concern. Specifically, the problem of online anonymity and the absence of reprehensibility for...
Challenges Despite numerous attempts to eliminate biased attitudes, transgender people still face different challenges that deteriorate the results of treatment. The first barrier is the discrimination that is still observed in multiple health facilities. Both patients and health workers might demonstrate inappropriate behaviors towards people who decided to alter their...
Understanding rhetoric helps speakers deliver a message to the listeners in a practical way by grabbing the audience’s attention and affecting their emotions and rational reasoning. Stanford Commencement address given by Steve Jobs is an excellent example of a motivational speech that has a strong emotional effect on a wide...
Rationale There are no good reasons to delay or cancel the construction of the Tellico Dam on the Little Mississippi River. The biggest issue that I have with how the current situation is unfolding is that the Endangered Species Act and its proponents seek to find the underlying moral principles...
Active listening is a method of demonstrating attention and reflecting the feelings of the interlocutor in a conversation, to provide an opportunity for free expression of feelings and thoughts by the interlocutor. It is widely used in psychology for working with clients, during psychological consultations or psychotherapy sessions. Initially, active...
The summarized article dwells upon the effects of obscenity on the persuasiveness of a pro-attitudinal speech. Scherer and Sagarin note that previous research suggests that swearing leads to the increased intensity and decreased credibility of the speaker (139). The researchers aim to explore the effects of using the word damn...
Human beings encounter different challenges, conflicts, and differences that make it impossible for them to achieve their objectives. The presence of such problems will affect relations, activities, and social goals. In any given organization, disagreements will affect employees’ morale and eventually result in poor performance. These issues explain why a...
Introduction Many modern people like to feel that their present advancement and accomplishments share nothing for all intents and purpose with their past. They trust that their development at this period has a gigantic power that did not portray earlier hundreds of years. Be that as it may, contemporary society...
“I Have a Dream” is one of the most famous and frequently cited public speeches of modern times. It was conveyed by a remarkable orator and activist, Martin Luther King, who became an icon and a prominent leader in the struggle against discrimination in the United States and across the...
Introduction Mexican immigrants living in the US are an important part of American society, economy, and culture. Mexican Americans are valuable for US agriculture and low-skill job sector, and the education system. Despite the apparent positive impact of Mexican immigrants, there are many people in the US ignorant of this...
Introduction Certain scientists consider women a minority in the sense that their rights are often neglected. The problematic nature of choice in women is an issue that has been under debate since the emergence of the suffrage movement in the mid-19th century. If a few decades ago, childbearing was and...
Introduction During the last several decades, the process of globalization has undergone a variety of changes, as well demonstrated a considerable impact on the lives of people, regardless of their gender, age, income level, or origin. It includes certain economic, political, and social improvements in terms of which community transformations...
Introduction The development of social ideas, like any other aspect of human life, requires not only people’s effort but also time. Even more, time is needed to adopt new theories and implement change into the areas of life they target. Social movements as the platforms for such changes have emerged...
Ancient people’s food choices were rather limited and depended largely on animal meat. Brave and skillful hunters brought home some large animal they managed to catch and kill, and their families had something to save them from dying of hunger. Over time, however, humans’ possibilities to satisfy their appetite have...
Child play is one of the major ways children learn about the world around them, which is employed in the educational system. The use of toys and games for academic purposes has been properly researched. Of course, toy marketers develop thousands of new items each year to address the demand...
Abstract This capstone paper examines the impact of race and gender diversity on building careers in the sphere of public relations. During the last several decades, people have experienced certain challenges and changes in their intentions to find a good job and earn a living. As a rule, the representatives...
Introduction: Black Femininity Across Decades The development of perceptions toward womanhood and femininity as they are affected by the changes in social standards and trends allows inspecting the challenges that vulnerable groups of women face in their daily lives. The analysis of African American femininity and alterations in its interpretation...
Speeches are delivered to encourage people to act and change the existing status quo. The speech under analysis was given during a rally in Fort Lauderdale where a school shooting claimed 17 students’ lives. Emma Gonzalez, the speaker, was a senior student who survived the shooting. In her emotional and...
Summary In their study, Klann, Joel Wong, and Rydell (2018) investigate the ways that fathers’ perceptions affect sons’ experiences and gender attributes. Scholars remark that the questions of males’ development of gender role conflicts, sexist behaviors, and subjective masculinity stress have not received sufficient attention from researchers. Hence, Klann et...
Introduction The discussion of abortion has always been an acute and controversial one. As an ethical dilemma, the decision of whether to permit or forbid abortion deals with a variety of justifications grounding on several arguments. The debates between the opponents and supporters of abortion are characterized by the utilization...
Abstract Women have been oppressed throughout the course of human history. In order to oppress others and enforce their will, a dominant group is required to have power. Without power, any human and humanitarian rights have no support and protection. For women, real changes began with the industrial revolution and...
The movie Get Out is an exciting illustration of interracial interactions combined with pseudoscientific forces, such as the transfer of consciousness. Its director Jordan Peele is well-known for his satiric and comedic approach. However, he is also outstanding in giving the films a horror mood, where he does not apply...
Introduction The issue of immigration in the U.S. has been a topic of debate for many years. However, one aspect that often lacks proper attention from the authorities and the general public is the children of immigrants who are left in their home countries. This paper aims to evaluate the...
The purpose of comedy is to tell an entertaining story rather than a reliable one. However, it is still essential that the narration retains credibility so that the audience may feel emotional investment, as the story loses the essential sense of there being something to lose otherwise. Using various rhetorical...
Abstract Immigration is an international movement of people from one country to another. In the United States, the first cases of immigration were reported in the 1600s. Nowadays, more than 40 million immigrants live and work in the country. At different centuries, the governments demonstrated their different attitudes towards immigrants...
Some definitions and terms existing in language can be ambiguous and poorly defined so that it is difficult for a recipient of the text to comprehend the meaning. Such a situation could be observed in the case with the terminology pertaining to lesbians, gay men, and bisexual persons (American Psychological...
Newspapers started to report stories of individuals who changed their gender identities and concealed their birth sex approximately since the middle of the 19th century. According to McCauley (2016), those stories were primarily about women who tried to “pass” as men rather than about men who assumed female identities. At...
Introduction It could be stated with certainty that the phenomenon of immigration is of immensely high significance in the context of the History of the United States. In the passage under consideration, taken from the book by Oboler and González, this fact is referenced as the primary reason for discussing...
Integrity is an ethical concept that is widely discussed owing to its importance in life. In all areas of study, including religion, law, ethics, philosophy, politics, and psychology, it is viewed as the hallmark of ethical living and effective leadership. Humans live in accordance with socially acceptable values and principles....
Headlines such as this affect my perception of politicians because they reflect the reality of a bureaucratic state in the US. Eilperin (2008) discussed an important issue of censorship in regards to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention testimony on global warming. The author stated that the remarks cited...
Introduction It is wrong or even useless to neglect the role of the Internet and social media in everyday life. It is not just a tool to share the news but an opportunity to demonstrate personal attitudes and beliefs with no threat of being punished or judged. In the United...
Introduction John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s inaugural address is one of the most rhetorically effective speeches performed by a United States president. It may not be the most famous speech by President Kennedy, but it contains a number of very powerful messages that address the majority of complex issues that concerned the...
Introduction The development of a personality is greatly influenced by different events. The most significant experiences have the most impact on socialization because they cause the change in social statuses and roles. These experiences include education, employment, parenthood, etc. A person can experience role conflicts that finally shape his or...
The interest group that I have chosen is called the National Organization for Women. As it is clear from the name of the group, it tries to unite people in order to struggle for equal rights for women and demonstrate that unfair treatment and violation of women’s rights still present...
From your own research, what interest group did you find? Please list its name and website information. Families USA is the interest group that is to be evaluated in this paper. The information about the group was retrieved from their official website. From your own research, list three important pieces...
Christophe Bredillet (“Aristotelian Insights” author) has provided the theory that traditional ‘codes of ethics’ should be revisited or redesigned, and base upon an Aristotelian approach. Do you agree this applies to the PMI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct? Why or why not? The article written by Christophe Bredillet suggests...
The particular interest group that I would like to discuss is Americans for Democratic Action, abbreviated as ADA. The leaders and representatives of this interest group created their website where the most important information on the activity of group members is located (“Who we are,” 2016). On their website, there...
“Traditional Woman” and “New Woman” in the early twentieth century At the turn of the century, the concepts of the “traditional woman” and the “new woman” began to collide in Chinese society, thus prompting a significant change in the manner in which women were depicted in literature. In their short...
The migration patterns and demographics of the Gulf countries are closely related to global economics and societies but are also interrelated between each other and local, intercultural societies. Regional characteristics play an important role in the make-up of populations, as well as the evolution of individual societies and criteria that...
Introduction Communication is an essential element for successful operations within an organization. The passage of information from one point to another in a firm has different channels. During this process, there are always numerous obstacles to successful communication. Ineffective communication can lead to the failure of a business, as not...
Introduction Same-sex marriage refers to the coming together of two people of analogous sexual orientations through a religious or a civil ritual. The need for recognizing same-sex marriages has attracted diverse opinions from a wide variety of scholars, politicians, and religious parties. This raging debate implies that people have diverse...
Introduction The issue of human rights has captured the attention of many scholars, activists, politicians, and philosophers for many centuries. After the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the concept of “civil liberties” gained a new meaning that continues to dictate human relations in the United States. Many...
It could hardly be doubted that indigenous identities represent a highly important area of concern in social studies. The way people understand themselves, the world around them, and social relations within the society are considerably affected by their cultural background. This statement is especially relevant to indigenous people, whose social,...
This paper aims to investigate the position of three different authors on the problem of identity in Latin America. The issue of social and cultural identity is of immense importance for nearly any individual in the majority of countries. It is evident that if people do not find ways to...
Introduction Nowadays, many countries and communities have to deal with a number of challenges connected to the recognition of rights among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual/transgender (LGBT) people and their impact on social lives. Some countries or, at least, states accept the idea of same-sex marriages and pass special anti-discrimination...
Introduction Background relationships and circles may be found in all spheres of people’s communication and cooperation. Sometimes, such relationships tend to have an unhealthy character since they lead to corruptive schemes. In other cases, support from close people can help governments and organizations to make significant positive changes for people....
Introduction Statistical findings depict a substantial increase in the number of American adults who support the idea of same-sex marriage. According to Yen and Zampelli, this figure grew from 35% to 55% during the period of 2001-2015 (196). This claim leads to the question of the legitimacy and moral standing...
Selection of the Topic Topic I have chosen gender discrimination under the family category. Description Gender discrimination is a social phenomenon based on cultural practices that set a glass ceiling to women in many aspects of life. For instance, in the workplace, women are discriminated in different ways including, recruitment,...
Description of Virtual Environments Various communication technologies, currently developing at an immensely high pace, became an integral part of the contemporary social and personal life, and the phenomenon of virtual environments is one the most interesting subjects to consider. Virtual environment is defined as an online environment, where people can...
The Stanford Prison Experiment is a study that was conducted on August 20, 1971 by a group of researchers headed by the psychology professor Philip Zimbardo to find out the psychological outcomes of becoming a prison guard or prisoner. The study was carried out in the basement of Jordan Hall....
Sociologists examine social occurrences at varying extents and from diverse standpoints. From actual understanding to an extensive overview of society and social norms, sociologists analyze all perspectives from specific experiences to the big picture. There are three primary theoretical perspectives used in sociology and include the functionalist perspective, the conflict...
Social Media in the 21st Century The introduction of innovative digital technologies has reinvented the realm of communication, providing people with numerous opportunities for keeping in touch without any interruptions. Though social media deserves to be praised and appreciated for the innovative solutions that it provides, its effects on real-life...
It is necessary to realize that social scientists are often presented with extremely difficult and intransigent problems. Just like any other branch of science, social science has had to use the division of labor approach in order to reduce the complexity of some issues by dividing them into parts. It...
Factors making attractiveness to men “the polar star of feminine education and character formation” The factors that make attractiveness to men “the polar star of feminine education and character formation, according to Mill Stuart Mill are as follows: The fundamental object of human aspirations, considerations and all objects of social...
The primary research question What experiences influence the development of US women’s gender stereotypes as regards the distribution of gender roles as seen by US females? In this study, gender stereotypes related to the distribution of gender roles are beliefs concerning the place of the woman in the US society....
Data Presentation Strategy On the one hand, the idea of presenting data with the help of the natural strategy is quite legitimate. Indeed, representing the information in the order that the feminist issues evolve in contemporary society could be an option. However, the phenomenon of gender issues is very complex,...
This study is based on the empirical phenomenology approach, and the corresponding data analysis procedures will be employed. Moustakas’ approach is chosen as the guiding methodological paradigm, and it implies the in-depth analysis of the participants’ accounts alongside the description of recurrent themes (Creswell, 2012). Empirical phenomenology focuses on the...
Samoa Essay The essay by Vicki Marie is a detailed illustration of the author’s empathy towards the new culture and its representatives. The author tells about her life and works abroad, in Samoa, a country she knew little about. Marie admits that her way of thinking and habits clashed with...
Abstract This paper dwells upon ways to mitigate human protection, confidentiality, and privacy issues. The evaluator has to obtain written consent, code personal information and can resort to the assistance of other professionals if necessary. This is the way ethical issues can be addressed. Introduction Any research has to be...
Introduction Salespeople are traditionally considered to be aggressive, attentive, and very goal-oriented. After the interview I had with Jursher Barth, the car salesman that helped me purchase my car not so long ago I am convinced that the common perception of salespeople appeared due to a strong basis of evidence...
Incident 1 The problem of emotional trauma in young women remains one of the core issues in women’s mental health that needs to be addressed as a complex, sociocultural issue. In a number of cases, the nature of emotional trauma in women can be traced back to their childhood. Specifically,...
How do you perceive simulations, including telepresence, influencing education, and training in the future, in response to your social media readings and discussions? As it is known, nowadays simulations and online communication have become a part of many people’s lives; they are already used in many fields. One of such...
Introduction Rights can be defined as claims for privileges. Rights are hardly granted, instead, they are usually won. Rights are usually claimed by the underprivileged. However, when granted, rights apply to everyone. Claim for rights usually arises due to conflict between the violator and the violated. For instance, there is...
Hypothesis: Those males who share the traditional vision of gender roles in the society are more likely to commit sexual harassment Independent variable: The males’ traditional vision of gender roles. To support this variable, it is possible to ask the following question: Do you share the traditional vision of gender...
Introduction The article “A profile of low-income working immigrant families” is a 2005 publication by The Urban Institute Series B, number B-67, and has been authored by Randy Capps, Michael Fix, Everett Henderson, and Jane Reardon-Anderson. The article focuses on the experiences and needs of low-income immigrant families. Low-Income Working...
One of the primary responsibilities of human service workers is to look into issues affecting individuals or societies (Woodside & McClam, 2014). These issues are related to poverty, family services, employment, and social interaction, to mention a few. Such personnel can either operate directly with their clients or unique populations,...
The implications of globalization on economic and social rights Globalization has had a massive impact on the economic and social rights of people across the world. Based on Bryzk’s definition of globalization, it is clear that a globalized world makes it easy to have a free flow of information and...
The study in question dwells upon the way males’ stereotypes are manifested in such domains as professional life (football) and family life (Steinfeldt, Wong, Hagan, Hoag & Steinfeldt, 2011). The dependent variables were such domains as success, power, and competition; restrictive affective behavior between men, restrictive emotionality, conflict between work...
Community Assessment This type of assessment is of great help in understanding a community as well as several aspects associated with it, which deals with all the services available within a community. In many instances, it is important information to know so that nurses know what kind of access people...
Introduction Information Technology is closely associated with computer and communication. Instigating from fiscal 1990, the fields of information technology and communication were combined to form information and communication technology (ICT). This has led to the creation of electric products which are merged devices that can multitask. For example, a cellphone...
Introduction The ability to easily find information does not equal in importance to having actual knowledge. What a person really needs is the actual truth since only reliable facts help in the decision-making and achieving the desired outcome. To illustrate, let us say that a doctor needs to assess a...
Since we live in a society, we need to adhere to the social norms, and they have long become part of our life. With many years of adhering to the social norms, we stop noticing that we unwillingly and unconsciously obey them. Deviation from the accepted norms and behavior concepts...
Just like any other professional in the human services sector, Robert is expected to deliver his services in an ethical manner. Although confidentiality and privacy are vital in the profession, some federal, state, and local laws may provide various exceptional circumstances under which the information can be disclosed to another...
Hypothesis The population of the inner city is likely to join gangs. Independent Variable The inner city – where do you live? Response categories are the inner city or other suburbs. Dependent Variable Joining gangs – are you a representative of any gang? Response categories are yes or no. Structural...
Hypothesis Prominent representatives of subcultures are less likely to be hired for a top-paying job than the general citizens. Independent Variable (Sub)cultural affiliation – are you a prominent representative of any subculture different from the dominant culture of your community? Response categories are yes or no. Dependent Variable Job –...
Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills Conducting interview-based research helped me to realize that letting people know what you expect from them is a key to finding appropriate answers to my requests. As noted by Nachmias and Guerrero (2011), people can be really helpful and supportive, if they know others’ purposes. This...
Hypothesis Individuals with higher education levels prefer working in a foreign country. Independent Variable The level of education: What is your level of education? The response categories are primary, secondary, diploma, bachelors, masters, and doctorate levels Dependent Variable Preference to work in a foreign country: Do you prefer working in...
Hypothesis: Higher economic class people are more likely to have a comprehensive health insurance Independent variable: Economic class, what is the average household income? Category of targeted respondents: Those with average household income from $0 to infinity Dependent variable: Health insurance, do you have a comprehensive life cover for your...
Hypothesis People at the lower economic level are likely to be binge drinkers. Independent Variable The economic level: What economic level describes your living standard? The response categories are lower, medium, and higher economic levels. Dependent Variable Drinking behavior: Do you consume alcohol heavily? The categories of responses to heavy...
Hypothesis: Members of the African American community are more likely to be harassed by the police than members of other ethnic groups Independent variable: Ethnic affiliation Response Category: Different ethnic groups willing to confess their interaction with the police Dependent variable: Police harassment Response category: Were you harassed by the...
A definition of colonialism Colonialism refers to the arrangement taken by a country or society to take over full or partial political control. Upon takeover, the dominating country fills the host with its settlers and proceeds to exploit the host economically and socially. Its mandate then turns to the expansion...
American University has always been a place for speeches, ever since the famous speech “A Strategy of Peace” given by the President John F. Kennedy on June 10, 1963. Despite the fact that the President spoke about the importance of peace for his country in the context of that decade,...
I first encountered the notion of responsibility when I was six years old. I was told that taking out the trash was my responsibility. It meant that, if the trash was not taken out by the end of a day, I was the one to blame. Since then, my understanding...
Introduction Every human being is a unique creature that has its own peculiarities and perspectives on numerous issues and problems that arise in the course of his/her development. The approach to these questions and the ways to solve the most nagging problems are predetermined by an individuals value system and...
The concept of responsibility is fascinating because every person understands it differently. To me, a responsible human being is someone who acknowledges his or her influence on the life of other people, as well as on the world in general, and acts wisely. A responsible person cares not only for...
Ethical behavior in academic and scientific writing is associated with the absence of plagiarism and falsification. Thus, an ethical academic writer cannot plagiarize, and he/she has to make sure that the data provided are valid (Leedy & Ormrod, 2016). Notably, these aspects are also important in the business world. Inability...
Cheryl’s family comes to me, as they face difficulties while communicating with her after a brain injury (Hutchison, 2011). Seeing that they are confused and do not know how to act in the current situation I want to help them, but it is inadmissible to talk about Cheryl’s case even...
Introduction A blog (or a weblog) is an “online journal where an individual, group or corporation presents a record of activities, thoughts, or beliefs” (Dennis, 2014, para. 1). The first of them was created in 1992, and since then the popularity of this kind of communication has been increasing at...
Context The experience involved interaction with an African American person. The purpose of the interaction was to enquire direction to a certain place. The person that I was interacting with was a complete stranger and there was hesitation on my part to ask the direction from him. He seemed unkempt...
Ethics and its types Ethics refers to the process through which people determine what is right and wrong (Dunn, 2015). Also, it comprises the actions that stem from the conclusions made regarding right and wrong. Ethics is a vital aspect of all professions, including planning and analysis. Each profession has...
There are many different thoughts about the importance of society and the need to comprehend social expectations. I like the ideas offered by the professor Richard Jenkins about the connection between social identity and society and the necessity for people to know what they are. Jenkins (as cited in Kidd...
The persistence of gender stereotypes in the USA as well as the rest of the world is one of the most burning issues. These stereotypes often pose various barriers to people’s entry into this or that sphere. It is necessary to note that the research of stereotypes is often associated...
The key question that was raised by Warren was the status of any given fetus and whether it made the latter a person. The idea consisted in the fact that even if the fetus had any rights, it could not overturn the rights of a woman (Warren 44). In the...
Introduction to Artemisia Gentileschi’s heritage a famous Italian artist of the Baroque period numerous debates over her works considered a talented and professional artist often treated as a mediocre painter self-portraits as a significant part of her artistic heritage self-portraits popular among feminist supporters impact of self-portraits on the feminist...
Nowadays, in the dormitories of the American University, the implementation of effective policies and norms plays an important role. The point is that students from different parts of the world are allowed to live in American dormitories and free to develop their personal needs, religious interests, political persuasions, incomes, and...
Who’s on the line? Indian call center agents pose as Americans for the US – outsourced firms One of the major effects of globalization has been the amalgamation of major corporate houses across the globe. The simultaneous advancement in communication technology has further opened new avenues for companies all over...
Introduction Proficient writing is a skill developed through regular practice and response to issues raised by readers. It is a two-pronged approach reflecting on one’s writing style and responding to readers’ feedback and evaluations. In two of my previous rhetorical analysis essays, I analyzed Al Gore’s Nobel speech on global...
Introduction Writing is a skill that grows with time and gets refined with enough practice. Fluency and creativity help writers write excellent articles, consequently enabling the audience to understand the written papers. Depending on how well a writer has mastered writing skills, it affects the quality of work produced. At...
Introduction Ethical decisions are essential aspects, which make efficient running of organizations possible. It is evident that, everyone evaluates ethical matters in the best way they understand. Thus, to avoid disagreement involving a person’s views and institution norms, organizations have put up rules and measures that guide individuals during decision-making....
The article in question focuses on gender stereotypes and the distribution of roles within Western European families living on farms. This research is the case study as Shortall (2014) focuses on one group. The study concentrates on a particular group, Western European farmers’ families. The case study involves the analysis...
In most aspects of our lives, conflicts of interest are bound to arise. Disputes can be healthy for personal and communal development. However, all this is dependent mainly on the matches not being allowed to spiral out of control. As such, negotiation tactics are essential as they provide one with...
Routine E-mail To: All members of staff! Subject: The New Financial year Hello, We hope you spent some lovely days with your friends and family during the past holidays. Welcome to this new financial year. We have done everything possible to provide you with many tenders for you to bid,...
How would you ensure sufficient discussion of contentious issues in a workgroup? How can managers bring unspoken conflict into the open without making them worse? It is not an easy task to ensure appropriate fair discussions of contentious issues that may take place in a workgroup. It is very important...
In this TED talk, Khadija Gbla discusses the two different definitions of empowerment she learned from her mum when they lived in Sierra Leone and the one she got when they migrated to Australia. Her mother’s definition of empowerment was circumcision. She told her that it stifled her sexual urges...
I write this letter to draw your attention to some ethical issues that may be violated if you decide to edit some of the research findings. The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the two types of therapy treatments and decide which of them was better....
Interpersonal Communication Process of developing a good relationship with other people Interpersonal skills can be learned and developed Effective communication is an essential skill and is related to success Principles of Interpersonal Communication Good listening is being interested in what you are being told Judgment should come after the information...
Introduction During the legally forced labor in America, which took place between 1830 and 1865 when towards the end of the civil war, African American narrators intensified one of the country’s truly aboriginal kinds of published texts. The narrative by Douglass examines the North American slave story. Just like all...
Basic questions posed The main question that the authors sought to find answers to is why people involve themselves in punishing others in a group, yet there are minimal chances of gaining from executing the punishment. Cooperation among people in a team is promoted by altruistic punishment; that is, punishment...
Introduction A summary of diffusion of innovations by Robinson Les. The diffusion of innovations is a broad topic that tries to find out how innovations are taken up in a population. Innovation is a behavior, a new idea, or an object that seems to be new to its audience. In...
Many sociologists, including Karl Marx and Max Weber, have tried to explain different contemporary issues in our society. In this paper, I will discuss how Karl Marx and Max Weber have explained the nature and cause of suffering in society. In addition to this, I will discuss Max Weber regarding...
First is to state that most of us would consider this statement to be out of order and insensible. However, I would like to declare it a natural truth because it determines the fate of all men and women. In a bid to show this, I will evaluate the quote...
Introduction While researching articles about Autonomist Feminists, I came across various texts that describe their contribution to the capitalist society. My goal in this paper is to respond to two research questions. My first research question refers to the unwaged labor of Web 2.0. My second research question refers to...
Introduction Ethics is a unique philosophical domain that helps to distinguish between right and wrong. It gives a clear direction in ascertaining the kind of actions that would either assist or harm conscious beings. The concept of ethical life, therefore, determines the capability of either destroying or enhancing the quality...
In recent decades, progressive values have been gaining increased recognition all over the world. In Canada, progressive public policies have long been implemented by the government and supported by the general public and are considered to be inherently linked to the Canadian national identity. Further implementation of these policies is...
Enduring Question Should illegal immigrants be allowed to apply for a green card or citizenship if they have resided in the United States for a substantial number of years? What I Already Know There are two categories of illegal immigrants: those who crossed the border illegally without being inspected by...
Implementation of ethical culture in the team After completing high school, I joined a local youth club. The club was established to provide youths with information and knowledge concerning post-school alternatives. After six months at the club, I was nominated as an official. When the elections were conducted, I was...
Introduction I agree with the study guide on The ‘Discover Canada’ booklet. I feel is very important for those who wish to become Canadian citizens. This offers the basic concepts with which the citizens benefit by enjoying equality rights, religious rights, and so on. The employment of these rights is...
Introduction The effective listening process is often challenged by many barriers that prevent persons from sharing ideas effectively. My listening habits are also imperfect, and I often suffer from such listening barriers as the focus on my mobile phone and concentration on what I want to say to the person...
The concept of cultural identity should not be viewed as a static phenomenon or as a fixed set of values that have to be shared by every person belonging to a certain group. Leading scholars such as Stuart Hall and Homi Bhabha believe that culture exists only in individual experiences...
The Interview at the reference desk In order to write this report, I visited a large academic library. It took me some time to locate the reference desk since I could not notice any signs pointing the directions, so I had to ask one of the visitors how it can...
