Radical and Reformist Feminism

The belief in the equality of women and men has a long history. However, until the first wave of feminism in the 19th century, there was little to no public support for people who opposed discrimination and fought for equal rights (Hooks, 2014). Less than two centuries ago, the feminist...

Leckie’s “Ancillary Justice”: Sci-Fi, Gothic, and Queer Theory

Topic Overview Each of the pieces in Leckie’s “Ancillary Justice” investigates and broadens the critical connotations of both the labels “queer” and “Gothic.” Queering the Gothic is a genre of writing about queerness and Gothicism. With works ranging from the first wave of eighteenth-century and Romantic Gothic fiction to nineteenth-century...

The Professional Codes of Ethics

General Purpose of Professional Codes of Ethics Professional ethics underlies all other aspects of professional activity since the morality of a professional group, professional character, is an integral part of the morality of society. Morality is one of the most ancient regulators of behavior and actions, human interaction, and the...

Social Constructs of Race and Gender

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

Relational Dialectics and Conflict Management

Relational dialectics can be described as a concept of communication theories that analyses contradictions and tensions that exist in relationships. It was developed by Leslie Baxter who prescribes three primary relational dialectics including Autonomy connection, novelty-predictability, and openness-closeness. Autonomy connection is the desire to be bonded physically and mentally in...

Diversity and Identity in Global Environment

Diversity and identity are usually placed together, and diversity is the existence of variances in thought, behavior, identity, origin, and lifestyle. The portrayal of identities over a range is regarded as diversity. On the other hand, defining our identity is commonly how we characterize ourselves in terms of age, sex,...

Crossing Language Barriers in the Society

Society relies on communication between people to evolve, but many language barriers rise when different cultures interact. International communication becomes difficult with hundreds of different languages existing all around the world. Despite Internet’s accessibility and versatility, many struggle to learn more than their native language. While some languages gain international...

History and an Individual: The Sociological Imagination

There is a close link between history and an individual, which Charles Mills has suggested. He defined the sociological imagination as a particular state of mind of a researcher that allows us to understand people’s social structures and behavior (Corrigall-Brown, 2019). This is the ability to look at familiar things...

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Each person is a participant in the communication process daily. People use verbal and nonverbal communication, which are significantly different from each other. Verbal communication involves using words through one channel, and nonverbal – messages transmitted in a way other than words – gestures, clothes, the use of space, and...

Object Relations Theory in Social Work Systems

Systems theory is a concept applied in social work to describe how various forces tend to influence behaviors and outcomes. Professionals working in this field need to be aware of various psychodynamic models and apply them accordingly to achieve the intended goals. The object relations theory is a framework that...

Importance of Active Listening for Life

Recently, I have held a conversation with a client who was complaining about the delay he has been subjected to in trying to obtain an environmental approval license for his prosed housing project. I was actively listening to the client by keeping myself engaged in the conversation positively. He stated...

Ethics, Truth, and Reason in Eight Theories of Ethics by Graham

The concept of morality has always been considered subjective, as there are no specific rules regarding truth or falsehood in ethical considerations. Graham (2004) argues that people perceive it as a personal opinion, although it is only a kind of relativism since ancient times. Thus, morality is the personification of...

Impact of Culture on Communication

The Impact of Culture on Communication Communication is an integral component of interaction, and without proper communication, people cannot express their feelings, intentions, ideas, and thoughts effectively. There are different factors that affect communication between groups or individuals. As such, cultural difference is one of the key factors that affect...

Aspects of the Contemporary American Communication Culture

To establish optimal relationships between people, the culture of communication is of great importance. Intercultural communication as a particular type of communication involves communication between speakers of different languages and different cultures. The comparison of languages and cultures reveals the general, universal but also specific, national, original, which is due...

Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Controversial Speech Analysis

Mayor Mitch Landrieu gave a controversial speech on removing four statues from the city of New Orleans. The confederate statues were erected over 100 years ago, and they were a part of the city’s heritage. They were identification markers, but they were removed in 2017 by the Mayor. In this...

How Police Supervisory Styles Influence Patrol Officer Behavior

The field supervisor, also identified as the patrol sergeant, directly oversees officers’ conduct, performance, appearance, and tactical operations assigned under their command. The management style of police officers’ field supervisors determines, to some extent, their performance when handling an ongoing issue or community problem. In his report, Robin Engel investigates...

Socialization and Decision to Pursue Higher Education

Socialization is a term used by a broad range of scholars to denote the lifelong process of receiving norms, customs, and ideologies from one’s heritage and disseminating them. A socialized individual possesses the skills and habits necessary for participating within their society. Thus, socialization is the tool that allows for...

The Universality of Human Rights

Introduction “Human rights are “universal” rights in the sense that they are held “universally” by all human beings” (Donnelly 2007, p.4). Human rights are also said to be universal because most cultures and societies have upheld the concept of human rights throughout their history (Donnelly 2007). Therefore, the concept of...

Isaac Lidsky: What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself?

The speaker, Isaac Lidsky, examines human perception and the unattainable desires, which always form our thoughts. Our judgment is based on what we see, for instance, one is likely to pair a behavior with what is generally known about a phenomenon. In this aspect, we pay little or no attention...

The Difference Between Human Beings and Other Animal Species

The selected quote from the piece of Charlotte Perkins Gilman reflects on the difference between human beings and other animal species in terms of their relationships. The author claims that the former’s principal characteristic distinguishing them from the latter is the dependent status of females in the economic sense (Edles...

Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract

Egoism in conventional understanding is usually viewed as the act of selfishness, absence of altruism, or the concept of caring too little about others. In this essay, I intend to examine in detail the connection between ethics and social contract. I plan to focus on the argument by psychological and...

Correlation Between Social Media and Communication Skills

The way people communicate has been altered significantly by the advances in information technologies. Moreover, the growing popularity of social media continues to enhance the way people perceive their interlocutors and their ability to reach a broad audience when it is needed. The perception of social media varies significantly, and...

Human Needs Theory in Negotiations

Introduction It seems apparent that negotiations and bargaining are quite intersected and interdependent categories. One who aims to sell a product successfully is to take into account the most prominent findings and ideas from the mentioned areas. However, the number of negotiation theories is relatively high, and at times, it...

The Testing of Animals for Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic studies on animals refer to a specific type of product examination meant to ascertain the hypoallergenic nature and safety of animal products intended for use by human beings. Due to the pain and harm the animals are subjected to, there is a concerted effort by the animal activists and...

Oppression of African Americans in the Selma Film

The selected moment focuses on the scene after Martin Luther King Jr., Cooper, and other SCLC leaders march towards the registration office in Selma, where they get arrested for Cooper fighting back the sheriff Jim Clark. The given part’s major player is King himself, who talks to Cooper about the...

The Meaning and the Purpose of Social Science

Understanding the meaning and the purpose of social science, or sociology, is not only detrimental for further studies within the context of the discipline but also the general and multi-dimensional knowledge of an individual. Social sciences are essential for exploring the relationships and interconnections of human beings, including the conditions...

Human Trafficking: Ethical Issues

Introduction Human trafficking is often referred to as a modern form of slavery as people are deprived of their basic rights and are often treated poorly. Sex exploitation of women has been mainly associated with human trafficking for decades, although victims are often exploited in different ways (O’Brien, 2015). Human...

Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Ethos, Logos and Pathos

A rhetoric situation is an act of speaking or writing effectively. Rhetoric is also a situation that lacks a meaningful understanding. An example of rhetoric is someone talking about a serious problem, but making it sound like it is not a problem. When someone asks a rhetorical question, he necessarily...

The Cult of True Womanhood: 1820-1860

The article titled “The Cult of True Womanhood: 1820-1860” written by Barbara Welter, describes how women were treated and the role they played in the male dominated society. In those times it was extremely important for a woman to be humble and do anything that the society demanded. First of...

The Importance of Resilience and Community

Introduction Resilience is a virtue that allows people to confront difficulties with courage. Resilience plays a particularly significant role in battling inequalities and achieving justice. Mental strength is the driving force behind the current human rights movement that aims at eliminating racial oppression. Through examining the themes and characters in...

“Messages: The Communication Skills Book” by Matthew McKay, Martha Davis and Patrick

Introduction There has been much written about and spoken regarding what has been written about communication skills; though it is clear there are still gray areas under which it may be challenging to find comprehensive information. Additionally, it is common knowledge that in every day life the problems that are...

Theory of the Self-Expression

Internalized Conversation Mead George Herbart, a theorist in his book Mind Self and Society describes the communication system as a cycle of gestures or significant symbols which culminate into communication involving more than one individual. A gesture is made by the first party and it attracts a response from the...

How Success Can Have Negative Effects

While success is very much desired and admired, it has been known to cause some negative effects. People tend to regard successful people with high regard and respect and successful people such as doctors, business owners, sports personalities, musicians, and people from other professions are regarded with great regard. However,...

Female Gender and Changes over the Last 150 Years

Introduction Even now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, there is a widely held opinion among many sociologists and psychologists that gender is the set of biological and social characteristics that distinguishes men from women. The word “social” is crucial in this case. In fact, physical characteristics of a...

Athena as an Important Symbol for Women

Introduction Mythology is one of the richest sources of knowledge left by ancient people. It contains information about all spheres of human activity, objects of worship, mysteries, and values peculiar to society at a certain period of time. Creating various gods and giving them superpowers, people tried to explain phenomena...

Stop Googling. Let’s Talk – Sherry Turkle Summary & Analysis

Today, it is impossible to imagine the world without the technological advancements that provide comfort and a rich experience. Smartphones became a common gadget for any person as a means of communication, playing, and spending time. Not only adults, but also children, adolescents, and older adults use this device every...

The Nature of Human Rights

Abstract This essay is dedicated to one of the most disputed questions in philosophy. The nature of human rights and democracy has been the subject of debate for philosophers and politicians for many centuries. Democracy existed in a variety of forms long before its modern meaning. The paper defends the...

The Book “Responsible Administrator” by Terry Cooper

In chapter three of the book Responsible Administrator, Cooper (2012) looks at how administrative ethics, especially in public administration have transitioned with change in time and among others, modernity and post-modernity and how they have been affected by different aspects of the same. Administrative roles can be interpreted differently in...

Listening Styles

Listening is important because it provides individuals with the required information about the world around them and other people’s emotions, feelings, and ideas. Four styles that differ in terms of a person’s motivation for listening are task-oriented listening, relational listening, analytical listening, and critical listening (Bodie, Worthington, & Gearhart, 2013)....

Must Identity Movements Self-Destruct? A Queer Dilemma

Introduction Joshua Gamson argues that the significance of the queerness phenomenon lies not in the gender definitions, but rather in the necessity, viability, and usefulness of such definitions. Gamson points out that insufficient attention has been paid to the tendency of such movements to destroy identities from within. He argues...

Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

Language and Cross-Cultural Communication: Essay Introduction The importance of language in enhancing effective cross-cultural interactions cannot be underestimated. Schmid (2001) argued that language is a faculty in the human brain. It enables human beings to understand their culture and that of others groups. Each country has a distinctive culture. When...

The Iraq War in Structural Functionalism

Introduction The dictatorial leadership of Saddam Hussein inspired the U.S. to wage war against Iraq. The U.S. wanted to restore peace to the citizens of Iraq who had been oppressed for a long period of time. The functionalist theory employs a qualitative approach of analysis in explaining and differentiating between...

Kant’s Deontological Ethical Theory

Introduction Ethical theories have enabled human beings to assess whethethe r their actions and consequences of their actions are ethical or unethical. Human beings can assess their athe ctions basing on deontological theories and consequences of their actions basing onthe teleological theories. According to Immanuel Kant, deontological ethics perceives morality...

The Main Points of the Mencius, as Translated by David Hinton

This paper summarizes the main points of the Mencius, as translated by David Hinton. The paper begins with a brief introduction of the Asian philosopher Confucius, whose teachings formed the basis of the Mencius, followed by a brief introduction of Mencius the philosopher. The essay then separates the main points...

Is Gender a Culturally or Biologically Perscribed Role?

Introduction The concept of gender as a product of culture or as a product of biology has been debated and analyzed by various researchers. The result of this debate has further polarized the topic rather than brought logic to it. The topic has generated into a heated debate with two...

Gender Dynamics in Development

Draft Gender issues must be understood if development goals are to be realized. This is not a requirement for just one region of the world or a certain group of people. It is a universal requirement because gender issues are the same for all people and for all places. The...

Impact of Globalization on Norms and Experiences around Gender

Introduction Inequality is one of the most prolonged global debates that have refused to go away despite the great strides made through globalization (Alexander 29). The contemporary world is characterized by economic, social, cultural, and political integration of both men and women across all spheres. This has resulted in increased...

Material Goods Role in Happiness

Happiness is an expression of positive emotions such as intense joy and contentment due to a state of mental well-being. Material goods are commodities such as cars, houses, televisions as appliances that can be sold or purchased. It is important to note that material goods give the possessors non-spiritual pleasure. ...

Marx’s Theory of Alienation in Contemporary Society

Introduction Definition of Alienation Alienation, a term widely used in sociology, psychology, and philosophy, generally refers to being separated or detached from something to which one should be involved or connected. The concept of alienation has its roots in the writings of Karl Marx, who used it to describe the...

Bridget Jones’s Diary: Character Growth and Relationship Dynamics

Introduction Bridget Jones’s Diary is among the most successful and relatable motion pictures and has been praised in the early 2000s and present times. The director creates an environment of sympathy and understanding by introducing a character with issues many individuals face. After watching the film, the audience sees the...

The Moral Complexities of Active and Passive Euthanasia: James Rachels vs. Philippa Foot

Introduction Evaluation of euthanasia as a phenomenon of social life is complicated from a moral point of view, as it requires the analysis of individual ethical issues associated with the interruption of life. Euthanasia can be carried out through specific actions performed by medical personnel, in which case, it will...

Chapter 5 “Gender” of “The Family” by Cohen

Sex and Gender Sociologists distinguish between sex and gender. Sex refers to male or female biology, while gender is a social expression of biology. Gender has two parts: identity and expression. Identity is the social category of boy/man or girl/woman, and expression is behavior related to gender. Usually, sex and...

The Aspects of the Modern Society

Introduction Society is constantly undergoing various changes, and in recent decades this process has intensified. First of all, the technological revolution and the constant introduction of innovations have had a huge impact, which has identified a number of new professions and allowed people to communicate, shop, and exchange opinions at...

Body Image and Body Positivity Movement

Body image is people’s subjective perception of their bodies, regardless of their actual appearance. Body image is a complicated aspect that encompasses an individual’s thoughts and feelings about physical appearance. Other illnesses, such as anorexia, often complement body image issues. Historically, popular media such as television and magazines have shaped...

Reading Critique Assignment: Only Disconnect

The reading under review is a 2010 essay, Only Disconnect, written by Gary Shteyngart for The New York Times. Humorously and brilliantly, the author brings the dehumanization, disconnection, and loss of identity facilitated by modern technology to the forefront. The essay is rhetorically effective and relays a clear and believable...

Obama’s and Clinton’s Speeches Rhetorical Analysis

Barack Obama “A More Perfect Union” is appealing because it has all of the essential rhetorical components. Rhetoric is the study of opposing ideas, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations. It is also the capacity to talk and write well and the ability to deliberately utilize one’s words and oratory abilities based on...

Communication Differences Between Men and Women

The purpose of the paper is to indicate the differences between male and female communication styles. The results showed that men seem to have more initiative in their language use, whereas women seem more relationship-oriented. They also tend to smile less than the women, and women use much more euphemisms,...

Aspects of Monologic Communication

Monologic communication is a mode of communication where one person speaks while the other listens. However, because communication is just one-way, there is no interaction between individuals. The monologic communicator is only concerned with achieving his or her objectives and shows no genuine interest in or care for the attitudes...

Cultural Conflict Description

In a diverse multi-cultural society, cultural conflicts between individuals that represent different backgrounds might occur frequently. The differences in the cultural background might be attributed to the distinctions in age, gender, race, ethnicity, or nationality. The inability of individuals to understand each other’s worldviews or behaviors due to the inherent...

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

Introduction Patriotism, loyalty, and commitment were the main pillars on which the Pledge of Allegiance in American public schools were founded. Reciting the Pledge before the start of lessons has been a common practice. The pledge of allegiance was first acknowledged and implemented in the U.S in 1942 (Cooley, 2019)....

Carol Berkin’s Book “First Generations: Women in Colonial America”

Introduction Colonial America was never meant to be easy for the life of people. Survival was an appropriate synonym to describe the burdens of the ordinary existence of colonized individuals. Indeed, women of colonial America had to withstand enormous struggles such as oppression and gender discrimination. Experiences of males and...

The Judith Thomson vs. Don Marquis Abortion Debate

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

Globalization and Technology Impacts on Ethics

Introduction Technology and globalization have immensely contributed to a variety of shifts in political and social spheres as well as economic sectors. These shifts have led to greater interdependence, giving rise to the concept of globalization. The primary impetuses behind globalization are the proliferation of new technologies and the loosening...

George Orwell’s 1984 and Its Relation to Modern Life

Introduction The book 1984, written by George Orwell in 1949, describes a dystopian future world: 1984 was the future of 1949, and the novel’s actions were conducted this year. The main idea is a totalitarian society, where all changes are prohibited, and all people’s will is subdued by the government,...

Social Development: The Institutional Perspective

The deep social crisis that has gripped the world demonstrates the crucial role of the quality of the institutional environment in confronting and overcoming the recurrence of anti-social phenomena. Under these conditions, the thesis of institutional transformations as the core of social development is essential (Midgley, 1999). Recognition of the...

Effective Communication and Negotiation

Introduction Effective Communication is an important skill that plays a huge role in social and business settings. Individuals who have mastered the art of communication can be considered generally better negotiators. William Ury and Herb Cohen are some of the most renowned negotiators who have left a mark as masters...

Ethics and Social Responsibilities

Ethics and social responsibilities are two concepts that have specific definitions, yet each person approaches them differently. For example, cheating is not ethical or socially responsible by definition, yet certain circumstances can create an environment in which cheating is not perceived as something wrong. This implies a more considerable distance...

Reconciliation and Social Issues

Introduction Humanity has achieved many achievements over its existence, discovered new phenomena, and developed futuristic technologies. However, every positive deed was offset by some negative consequences. To combat this negative influence, people first try to research and set up theoretical frameworks to understand the ethical effects of their deeds, like...

The Fundamental Human Rights Speech

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

Social Darwinism as an Idea by Herbert Spencer

Social Darwinism is a broad group of beliefs that applied Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection to explain specific sociopolitical and economic viewpoints. As mentioned in the discussion, supporters of this theory believed in “survival of the fittest,” which holds that only certain people rise to positions of prominence in...

The Accommodation Theory Analysis

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

Freedom in Action via Cultural Relativism

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

Arguments on Homelessness in California

Argument Summary The argument revolves around the homelessness issue and states that the lack of access to permanent places of residence is specifically problematic in California. Unbearable housing costs are among the key contributors to the emerging crisis. The state should engage in reassessing current housing regulations, allocate more funds...

Irish Immigration to America

Immigration to America is an acute issue of the past and the present that has not lost its relevance. Powerful waves of migration began in the early 20th century, and some of the settlers were the Irish. Economic and humanitarian disasters spurred immigrants who could afford to move to America....

“The Second Sex” by De Beauvoir and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Gilman

Within the framework of this entry, the task was set to formulate an attitude towards one of the specific aspects of inclusion and exclusion from cultural discourse in American society. The decision was made to focus on the gender aspect of cultural integration as one of the most basic. The...

Significance of Forgiveness and Its Importance

Introduction All people at least once in their lives faced the choice of forgiving or not forgiving someone who made a mistake or offended them. It can often be very difficult to overcome oneself and forgive, but in fact, there are several reasons why this act is necessary. First, mental...

How Do Leaders Fights for Their Ideas and Beliefs?

Leaders organize societies, lead their followers, gradually change the world by promoting justice and fighting for their ideas. However, it is hard to impose leaders’ beliefs since one may consider other ideas as fair or appropriate. Leaders use many tools to affect society and promote ideas, but communicational skills and...

Communication in the Era of Technology

The development of information technology has had a substantial impact on all aspects of people’s lives. Modernization has improved the work of many organizations and social institutions, but this factor also has its negative consequences. Technology has affected the deterioration of individuals’ communication abilities. The research of this problem is...

The CASW and the Aboriginal Code of Ethics

Introduction Codes of ethical standards have been established for many purposes, including contributing to an occupation’s professional credentials, building and sustaining professional status, guiding experts’ behavior, and protecting people from fraud or exploitation. The social work practice is committed to the well-being and self-actualization of all individuals and the advancement...

Intercultural Communication in Business, Education, and Healthcare

Intercultural communication Culture and patterned rituals determine the individuals speak and behave in specific situations. Culture establishes specific and shared rules that determine social and physical contexts’ appropriate communicative behaviors(Samovar et al. 341). Difficulties can arise during intercultural communication due to established patterns and standards across cultures. Individuals always expect...

The COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy: Rhetorical Analysis

Since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 and early 2020, major pharmaceutical companies worldwide have been in the race to develop a viable vaccine to help curtail the spread of the virus. As expected, the companies’ focus on the rapid development of the vaccine has been met...

Literary Theory: Perspectives and Approaches

The study of literary texts always involves the problem of multiple meanings because of interpretations. One need only think of any of the movies, books, or even songs whose familiarity was shared with a friend. In this case, even close friends, who usually have similar worldviews and interests, will see...

Immigration Effects on the United Kingdom

Introduction As globalization progresses, the world economy has developed significantly through the exchange of people across national borders. Through the expansion of people exchanges and their accumulation in cities, various kinds of knowledge have been collected, and by exerting synergistic effects, benefits such as the creation of innovation and improvement...

Importance of Crisis Communication

A crisis is any situation that affects the smooth operation of an organization or its reputation. All organizations need to have a plan in the event of an emergency that may affect the organization. Organizations, therefore, should put a team in place to anticipate a crisis and act on the...

Diversity from the Historical Perspective

Diversity is becoming an increasingly important topic worldwide, encompassing various spheres of life, ranging from government and business to popular culture. Looking through the history lens can enhance our understanding of diversity since it helps individuals comprehend the importance of being inclusive and diverse. For instance, the historical path of...

Annotated Bibliography: Marxism

Maass, I. (2021). Marxism shows us how our problems are connected. Jacobin. Web. This article gives a brief overview of Hadas Thiers’ book Guide to Capitalism: An Introduction to Marxist Economics. The note teaches that the power of Marxism lies in providing answers to pressing questions and showing how these...

Selflessness and Motivation for Ethical Behavior

Introduction Over the past few decades, corporate public sector scandals have become rampant, which leaves many people to question why the available rules cannot prevent unethical behavior. Some ethical breaches often tend to violate organizational formal rules. However, others can be perceived as falling within a dangerous grey area or...

Family Roles and Their Impact on Cultural Domains

Introduction Interviewing people about their cultures and, more specifically, their effects on family life provides an insight into the intrinsic mechanisms defining the external manifestation of their particular characteristics. They primarily include gender roles, goals, traditional and alternative lifestyles, communication methods, education, and occupations correlating with spiritual and religious beliefs...

The Covid-19 Pandemic’s Influence on Socialization

Secondary Socialization The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most recent events that are reconfiguring how societies interact. The pandemic primarily spreads through socialization, which means that the most effective response is to limit social contacts. Other measures such as self-isolation and quarantine can be considered extreme because they eliminate...

“Why Are We Dressing Our Daughters Like This?” by Lianne George

Introduction Objectivization of women as a means of depicting exaggerated sexuality in every single action has now become a severe social issue addressed by equality advocates. Indeed, today’s mass media and retail market are aimed at finding signs of implicit sexual behavior in practically every action performed by women. Such...

“Freaks, Geeks and Cool Kids” by Murray Milner Jr. Review

Freaks, Geeks and Cool Kids, a research book that sociologist Murray Milner Jr. wrote, describes and explains the status-based relationships between teenagers. The book’s main purpose is to elucidate all aspects of status relationships and describe tools that can be used for further investigations. According to the author, “the book...

Functionalism vs Conflict Theory in Sociology

Among the many sociological theories that study the structures of society, functionalism and conflict theory stand out as progressive ideas. This short essay will compare these theories in sequence, both in the light of their similarities and differences. First of all, it should be understood that functionalism refers to a...

The Social Theory: Comparing Generations

Conflict based on age differences between the parties seems to be a timeless problem that constantly accompanies society. It will likely always be that older people, born and raised within the same era, will not understand the younger generation, whose moral attitudes and values may differ. Thus, the mores and...

The Importance of Active Listening in Communication

Introduction Active listening is the most important coaching competency. This communication technique enables coaches to enter the world of their clients’ emotions and ideas to assist them in undergoing the desired quality transformation. Active listening avoids judgments and multitasking but endorses summarizing and paraphrasing clients’ messages and focusing on their...

How Materialism Rules Our Society

Introduction Materialism is defined as the tendency to believe that physical comfort and material possessions are the most significant life satisfaction source. Materialistic individuals believe that desirability and success are achieved by buying certain belongings. A possessive society concentrates more on wealth acquisition rather than cultural, intellectual and spiritual values....

Functionalism vs. Conflict Theory on Social Stratification

Despite considerable efforts toward global equality in recent years, society, in general, is still prone to stratification. People around the world experience severe discrimination, which is detrimental to society’s overall development. The issue can be examined from various perspectives and the points of view of functionalism and conflict theory. The...

Public Safety and Individual Rights

Introduction Statutory authority is usually practiced in almost every federal government under the various state departments especially under department of defense and security. In this case, this statutory authority is practiced in correspondence with the existing laws and acts of parliament; where in this case this statutory authority is meant...

The Theory of Generalized Other and the Role of Media in Self-Identity

The generalized other is a social science term, particularly in symbolic interaction. It is the general concept that a person can possess in popular perceptions regarding behavior and ideas in a society. It is the attitude of a wider community and people’s opinions, which reflect individuals’ traditional positions. This essay...

Effective Interpersonal Communications Principles

Introduction Interpersonal communication is a word that is used to describe the styles and tactics that are used by different people to convey a message. There are various stages that a message has to through for it to be declared communicated, to a larger extent depending on how the people...

Importance and Definition of Socialization

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

The Ethical Standards of Auditing

The ethical standards of auditing are the independence, competence, conscientiousness, and objectivity of the auditor. In carrying out their professional duties, the auditor should be guided by the standards established by professional audit associations. It is also necessary to observe the following ethical principles: independence, honesty, objectivity, professional competence and...

“In Search of a Discourse and Critique That Center the Art of Black Women Artists” by Tesfagiorgis

In her article, Wasikhongo Tesfagiorgis examined the scientific and cultural discourse of Black feminist art. The author has outlined the cornerstones on which this discourse should be based. According to her, this includes focusing on the artist’s identity and contrasting one’s vision with existing Euro-patriarchal, Afro-patriarchal, and Euro-feministic approaches. This...

Barriers to Cross-Cultural Communication

With 195 countries spread across the globe, where each constitutes a host of a specific culture, understanding them can be difficult. Each conforms to a set of norms and behaviors considered as the backbone of their foundation and history. These include the beliefs, mentality, and customs of the individuals under...

Social Deviance and Delinquency

A failure to comply with the norms and rules of behavior established in society is closely connected with a phenomenon called deviance. Sociologists define this term as a person’s carrying out some actions that are considered unacceptable by a group. Isolation, treatment, correction, or punishment of the offender belong to...

Roiphe’s Confessions of a Female Chauvinist Sow: Rhetorical Analysis

Author In this work, I am going to analyze Confessions of a Female Chauvinist Sow, written by Anne Roiphe. Anne Roiphe is an American feminist author, and her work is noteworthy for its examination of the conflict between the desire for family and relationships and that for career and self-determination....

Computer Ethics: Ethics, Laws, Definition & Privacy

The continuous development of technology and the rise of social media significantly shape the modern life of people. The majority of them use different devices (tablets, laptops, or smartphones) to access the Internet and exchange information with other human beings for various purposes. Computer ethics emerged as an answer to...

Persuasive Communication in Different Contexts

Personal Context Communication is a fundamental aspect of people’s lives as it guarantees successful cooperation and the ability to achieve particular goals. For this reason, it is vital to be able to select an appropriate strategy that depends on the context and use it to guarantee that people will understand...

Interpersonal Communication: Social Exchange Theory

Introduction Human beings are social and rely on interpersonal communication to share information, ideas, secrets, and goals in life. Different models have emerged that try to describe how such interactions take place. Social exchange theory is one of them and it explains or predicts the right time when someone who...

Stages of Formal and Informal Interviews

An interview is an exchange of information between two people in the form of questions and answers. People might experience formal and informal interviews during their lifetime. Formal interviews include interviews for getting a job or applying for a study program. Informal interviews do not follow strict procedures and are...

The Michelle Obama’s Commencement Speech at Spelman College

Introduction What has helped Michelle Obama, the former first lady, achieve a great level of success in public speaking? It is important to note that, currently, she can be viewed as a role model and a source of inspiration for every student and any African American woman in the United...

The Behaviors of a Person in the Society

Introduction Macro-Level One of the social norms that were observed was greetings between different nations. It was observed while standing in a queue. An Arab man saw another Arab man who apparently was his friend. They had extended greetings that included kisses on the cheeks and holding their hands for...

Gender and Cultures in Conflict Resolution

Introduction In many modern societies, conflicts between states and within the states have resulted in many wars or sometimes-severe violence cases. The wars have resulted in immense destruction of lives and millions worth property. In addition, many conflicts have resulted in disruption of many political, social and economic organizations in...

“Letter From a Birmingham Jail” vs. “I Have a Dream”

Introduction The social problems in the United States f America are quite hard to prevent. The facts of quick and somehow unwilling settlement of its population are raised in the discourse of various layers of American society. The “melting pot” of the country was ignored for a long time. The...

Ethical Theories and Principles

Sometimes, it is difficult to tell unambiguously whether a deed is right or wrong. Moral principles do not always find their place in legislation, and people should decide how to act in a challenging situation based on their feeling of rightness and wrongness, as well as common sense. In such...

Parasocial Relationships and Purchasing Habits

Introduction Social media advertising programs often use celebrities to endorse certain services and products in order to gain brand exposure, credibility, and marketing advantage. One of the important factors to affect the success or failure of this strategy is the relationships between celebrities and their followers. This type of connection...

Social Justice Issues in the Global Seafood Industry

In the past 50 years, global seafood consumption has more than doubled, and such changes have raised some issues on the sustainability of the fishing industry and related sectors. The major justice issues affecting this industry in today’s world touch on fishers, especially those from developing and underdeveloped countries where...

Ecofeminism and Fight for Animal Rights

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...

Negotiations and Conflict Resolution

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...

“Letter from Birmingham Jail”: Where Reason Meets Emotions

Introduction The 20th century was marked by a range of social changes and challenges, yet the struggle for equality and the fight against oppression that the United States witnessed in the 1950-the 1960s was, perhaps, one of the most complicated challenges to be faced in addressing multicultural relationships (Colaiaco 68)....

MLK’s Use of Cause and Effect in “Letter from Birmingham Jail”

Cause and Effect in MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Martin Luther King’s (MLK) “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains one of the most profound and poignant speeches ever produced. Addressing the contempt that the members of the clergy had for MLK’s endeavor at promoting the idea of nonviolent resistance, the letter...

Ethical Behavior: Human Strengths and Weaknesses

Introduction The Affiliates of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), has set up its standards of work and performance. These standards and expectations of conduct at work are the ACHE’s code of ethics. The code has several specific standards of moral conduct to direct healthcare professionals through their professional...

Ethical Issues in Information Technology

​Introduction IT ethics may be defined as an analysis of the impact of information technology on the profession and society at large. It involves taking a look at how professionals in this sector need to be making their decisions. This course has exposed me to the importance and challenges that...

Critical Race, Social Learning and Feminist Theories

Critical Race Theory During the recent three decades, Critical Race Theory has been actively used by researchers in order to critically analyze racial relations in different contexts, including the educational one. The theory was formulated by researchers for the legal context in the 1980s-1990s, and Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic...

Sociological Imagination Theory

Sociological Imagination and Its Importance The sociological imagination is a theory that links the behavior of an individual at the micro level to the society in which he/she lives, at the macro level. The concept was introduced by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in 1959 and was defined as...

Google Inc.’s Male and Female Employees’ Conflicts

Background In all contexts that involve interactions between different people, communication skills are necessary to ensure passage of intended message. One of such skills is interpersonal communication. The skill encompasses a process in which different players in the communication process exchange their feelings, meanings, and information via non-verbal and verbal...

Personal Isolation and Technology in Communication

Introduction Certainly, advanced technology has brought enhanced power and strength to communicate effectively and faster and has provided an instant and easier way to contact and interact with families and friends. Web application or Internet has become the most significant tool for our day-to-day activities since it serves as a...

Depressed Women and Art Therapy

Introduction Depression is a serious mental health issue that has become prevalent in modern society. While this condition afflicts people indiscriminately, women are more predisposed to developing depressive disorders. A report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that one in eight women will face a major depression...

Philosophy Prospectus: Why Should We Be Moral?

The chosen painting is called ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ It is one of the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter. Vermeer painted this painting in the year 1665. He used oil as the medium and canvas as the base for the painting. The size of the...

Endangered Species- Polar Bear

The flora and fauna of the nature get always confronted with the ever changing climactic challenges that vary from region to region. There may be many possible reasons like depletion of natural resources, global warming, natural calamities etc. But, together these changes may also lead to species extinction. There is...

Animal Rights and Cloning: Ethical Implications and Societal Perspectives

Animal cloning is a subject that has attracted substantial controversy, especially after scientists revealed that it is also possible to clone humans. People around the world are thus divided on the issues with large factions against animal cloning, and the rest opposed to the idea. A bill has recently been...

The Role of Sociology in Social Work: Job Responsibilities and Career Outlook

Introduction Sociology is an integral field of study globally, as it allows a deep understanding of the peculiarities and dynamics of society, its patterns, trends, and behavior. As a base for many professions, sociology allows understanding of complex societal issues in the context of culture and population structure. While this...

Schools’ Roles, Functions, and Expectations as Part of the Social System

Introduction A social system is a network connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. It is not universally defined, and academics use various definitions depending on the context. According to Merriam-Webster (2021), a social system is a pattern of interrelationships between individuals, groups, and institutions that form a coherent whole. On the...

Plato vs. Wollstonecraft on Education and Gender Relations

Introduction One of the key debates in history had to do with how education should be employed. Throughout humankind’s development, it is evident that the education system and gender relations within it cannot remain complacent. This thesis will attempt to compare two approaches to education and gender relations, one advocated...

The Impacts of FaceTime and Telecommuting on People

Introduction Face time refers to being physically present during regular business hours, whereas telecommuting allows workers to work from home or other locations. This research aims to investigate the tremendous and negative impacts of face time and telecommuting on people and companies and to develop solutions to strike a balance...

Roosevelt’s Speech to the 77th Congress: Rhetorical Analysis

Introduction On January 6, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered a speech regarding the union to the 77th congress. Roosevelt indicates that US security is threatened through false propaganda, and although still in war isolation, the nation must be ready for the upcoming war. In his address, the president uses...

Importance of Ethics for Human Services Professionals

Introduction Ethics in interpersonal communication is an important, even basic condition for mutual understanding. Clearly, for human services professionals, integrating ethical requirements into their behavior, professional practice, and communication is critical. The profession of Human Services Professional appeared in the USA in the 1960s, and along with it the Ethical...

The Food Choices Movie Analysis

The main thesis of the movie, ‘Food Choices,’ is that a plant-based diet is the most nutritious, and people should not consume animal products. In this documentary, director Michal Siewierski investigates the effects that people’s dietary choices have on their health, the health of the environment, and the lives of...

Hunting Justified by the Natural Law Theory

Introduction Hunting is one of the oldest human activities which have persisted over various civilizations. From the ancient Stone Age period, when human survival was entirely dependent on hunted animals and gathered fruits, to the modern time, when various means of survival emerged, hunting remains a common activity. Besides the...

Participatory Action Research Proposal

Introduction Participatory Action Research (PAR) encourages collaboration between academics and those directly affected by a study’s focus on improving that condition. It not only involves organizations but implies rigorous research, possibly incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. Collective thinking and evidence-based learning with an emphasis on social involvement characterize the...

Navigating Ethical Considerations in Research

Ethical considerations are crucial in research because they enable trust between the researcher and participants, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of stakeholders. For the current assignment, I assumed the role of the principal investigator to examine the importance of ethics through the educational video. The first choice I had to...

The “Feeding Desire” Book by Rebecca Popenoe

Introduction Beauty standards, particularly, in relation to women, have been incredibly fluid, changing from era to era and from culture to culture. Though often clashing in their perceptions of an image of an ideal woman, the specified interpretations of the female beauty lead to the detriment of female health, as...

Conclusions in Academic Research

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

“How Trees Talk to Each Other” TED Talk by Simard

It seems that in her speech, Suzanne Simard utilized a number of fundamental scientific skills that make her performance and the reported work significant and coherent. Firstly, throughout her whole TED talk, she establishes many connections between the theme of forest intelligence and common sense. For instance, she depicts a...

Communication: The Transmission of Information

Communication has always been an integral part of human lives, to the point that society, as it is, would not exist without it. As a fish that does not perceive water, people often forget the meaning and importance of communication. It is a symbolic process whereby the information is transmitted...

Social Interaction Among University Students

Human beings are different and unique, affecting how individuals relate to each other. However, broad classifications of people’s personalities are based on how well they can express themselves. These categories affect how these people can interact; they include extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts. Extroverts love to express themselves, and their personality...

Community Facilities Assessment

Community facilities are social amenities used for the general population’s welfare. They can be offered by public, private, and nonprofitable organizations. The facilities provide various services that are of salience to community members. They include healthcare, leisure, education, social care, transport, and heritage assets such as gardens and parks (Calder...

Freedom of Speech on the Internet

The general topic of my research paper concerns exploring freedom of speech, with a specific focus on each person’s right to express their thoughts on the Internet. The idea of my topic is reflected in the above working title of the proposal, but I am also considering the following title:...

Ethical Dilemmas, Kant’s Moral Theory, and Virtue Ethics

The morality of the newspaper columnist breaking her contract relies, largely, on the legality of her breaking the contract. If it is legal, however, the utilitarian perspective will support the action. The pleasure/harm from the action between both companies competing for the columnist will balance each other out, and the...

The Life of Nelson and Winnie Mandela

Nelson Mandela, who was born on July 18, 1918, was the son of the head of the Tembu tribe, an ethnic group of the Kosa. His first name, which was given at birth, is Rolihlahla, which means ‘to tear a branch of a tree’ in the Kos language, a figurative...

Improving Intercultural Communication Skills

Intercultural communication is important in the modern world due to the close relations between countries and cultures and their influence on each other. However, not everyone has the skills and knowledge necessary for effective intercultural communication. These skills can be developed with the help of a person experienced in communication...