Language & Immigration in “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan

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

Honesty and Trust in Business Ethics

Trust is an important element of any ethical framework, especially when building durable and reliable relationships with clients and business partners. Nevertheless, business lives by its own rules, according to which sometimes it is necessary to resort to contradictory practices. The second chapter of Honest Work by Ciulla, Martin &...

Cruel Optimism: Karl Marx’s Ideas and the American Dream

Optimism plays an essential role in the overall approaches to interpreting the world around people. The piece explores the concept of cruel optimism in regard to Karl Marx’s ideas and the American Dream. Delusional belief and thinking are the root causes of these underlying issues, which can harm both the...

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Activism

Introduction Social movements are an important driver of social change since they help minorities to get lacking rights and liberties. Although much progress has been made in the field of civil rights recently, there are still social movements fighting for the rights of oppressed population groups, and one of them...

Conflict Theory: Definition and Main Concepts

Definition and Analysis Conflict theory is a concept used in a wide range of disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, criminology, communication, education, among many others. This theory takes its roots in Carl Marx’s teachings since class struggle is based completely on a conflict. Therefore, the main aim of Conflict theory...

Communication Types in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” Film

Introduction Interpersonal communication is an integral part of our everyday life and a subject of study of sociology, psychology, linguistics, and other disciplines. It is an informational exchange between two or more people. The success of the communicative process is based on the way the sender encodes a message and...

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...

Responsibility as the Foundation of Society

People often compare human beings to animals, making the point that humans possess certain moral values, unlike other biological creatures. One of these values is a responsibility, which is a particularly interesting topic to consider because people tend to have different points of view on the matter of responsibility. I...

“The Turkish Bath” by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Introduction The painting The Turkish Bath by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres is famous for the combination of eastern and western styles with the mythological issue. In 1863, Ingres changed the standard form of the original painting to tondo. The art is rich in different motifs and elements from the earlier paintings of...

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 Life of Married Woman: The Elements of Social Life

Life is made up of a number of events. Some bring happiness while others are a source of pain and misery. This essay is a focus on the events in the life of a female interviewee. Going by the name Grace, which is not her real name, this humble lady...

Communication in the Movie “Parent Trap”: Communication Disorders

Introduction Communication is a fundamental, basic life skill. These skills are acquired by individuals through learning in school. Communication is a diverse process that allows human beings to interact with the environment and themselves. Therefore, people derive happiness, satisfaction and approval from others based on how they communicate. As a...

Genetic and Social Behavioral Learning Theories

Genetic theory of learning Learning and behavioral habits in human beings can be influenced by social, environmental and genetic factors. Genetic theory describes how genes help in shaping human behaviors. Human genetic influences are usually complicated and are among many other factors affecting behavior. Although genes on their own can...

Bend It Like Beckham and the Postcolonial

Introduction Identifications regarding what comprises concepts of the Other in the post-colonial world are wide-ranging and varied hinged on the current accepted norms within a society. These definitions are typically only selectively applied in a variety of areas such as gender or religious differences, expected social roles, personal sexuality, individual...

W. E. B. DuBois’ Power of Good Communication Skill

Throughout his books and other writings, William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B.) DuBois focuses on presenting well-written, fair-handed arguments for the fair treatment of African-Americans in this country. Acknowledging the accomplishments of white leaders with sincere language and forthright structure, he also denounces them for their failure to see the logistical error...

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...

The Process of Socialization

Introduction It could be hardly doubted that socialization is one of the essential and very complex processes that define the personality of an individual. From the sociological perspective, a person is not born as a fully developed and functioning social actor, but he or she has to go through a...

Bias of Communication: Space-Biased Media & Other Concepts

Bias of Communication: Essay Introduction The concept of bias of communication has attracted many scholars over the past years. The media used to communicate to a given audience determine the nature of bias. Harold also argues that some communication platforms can retain a given message for a longer period while...

Globalization’s Role in Improving Women’s Rights

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...

Chapter 12 of Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies by Gills & Jacobs

Part II of Chapter 12 Intersectional feminism seems to have appeared as a response to the predominant paradigm of radical feminism that was characterized by the oversimplification of a phenomenon as complex as gender disparities. Radical feminists allegedly strived for the establishment of the global sisterhood, and yet, they never...

“Double Lives on the Down Low” the Article by Denizet-Lewis

Introduction In his article “Double Lives on the Down Low,” Denizet-Lewis gives a clear and vivid description of the prospects for the development of H.I.V. among black gay males. He formulates the importance of the problem logically and cites statistical data – one-third of the country’s HIV-positive black gay male...

Feminism: “Made in Patriarchy” Article by Buckley

Introduction The role of women in history, as well as in other aspects of life, cannot be neglected. People like to understand the worth of a feminist approach in different spheres of life, and in this paper, the evaluation of the article about women in design written by Cheryl Buckley...

Drug Legalization from the Utilitarian Perspective

Introduction Drug legalization is a highly controversial ethical problem, with a plethora of arguments for and against it. The controversy provokes debates about addiction, substance abuse, as well as the rate of a related criminal offense, medical benefits, and other topics. For this reason, it is appropriate to evaluate drug...

Cornel West Theories: The Three Pillars of Human Existence and Reasoning

Democracy, as a highly sophisticated social virtue, has frequently been regarded as a utopian thought of peoples having the power over their lives and their choices. Here, the word “utopian” is used intentionally to emphasize the complexity of individual perception of this model and its roots. While striving for democracy...

Responsible Person and Their Traits

Responsibility can be determined in a variety of ways, depending on the views of a person. As far as I am convinced, being responsible means being aware of the future outcomes of your current choices. My responsibility covers my words and actions in my personal sphere, as well as in...

Universal Conception of Human Rights and Its Challenges

Introduction Human rights are intercontinental customs, which dictate and determine how different countries handle their citizens and residents. In 1948, United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a policy framework guiding countries towards observing human rights. However, the major factor, which led to this declaration, dates back...

The Concept of ‘Responsibility’

The concept of ‘responsibility’ The peculiarities of the modern world’s development make people often think about the idea of responsibility because they should be responsible for each their step and every word. I agree that the concept of ‘responsibility’ can be discussed as one of the major elements which form...

Social Issues: The Drinking Age Limit

Persuasive essay In the majority of countries, the minimum age limit required for one to consume alcohol is 18 years (International Center for Alcohol Policies 2). Only a few countries have set the drinking age limits of 16 years and 21 years (International Center for Alcohol Policies 2). In recent...

Changing Gender Roles in Families

Gender roles have been continuously changing for the last four decades or so. It is crucial to mention that the feminist movement was developed to give women equal rights with men. It is indisputable that massive transformation has taken place in regards to the roles of men and women. On...

Effects of Cell Phone on Society

Research on the negative effects of smartphones on students is often controversial. This essay reveals the pros and cons of cell phone use in society. Impact of Mobile Phones on Society: Essay Introduction The telecommunication industry takes a considerable place in the modern life of society. The purpose of cell...

Sociology: Volunteering and Its Aspects

Introduction Volunteering is a situation in which an individual or a group of people come together with a view of participating or serving with no payment in return. Individuals execute a given task in society out of their own willingness. They can abandon the task whenever they feel to do...

Challenges and Solutions in Protecting Women’s Rights

Introduction In our time, women around the world continue to face problems related to sexism and discrimination. Despite significant efforts to protect their rights, the issue remains relevant. Despite many efforts to protect women’s rights, sexism and discrimination remain common phenomena worldwide. My thesis is that solving the problem requires...

Sociological Dynamics of Public Parks: Social Norms and Interaction

Introduction This study aims to investigate the sociological dynamics of public spaces, with a particular emphasis on a nearby public park. “How do social interactions and behaviors in a public park reflect broader sociological patterns and structures?” is the research question that will direct this investigation. The purpose of this...

The Intersection of Class and Education: Lessons from bell hooks

Key Insights and Moments from the Reading That Resonated The part of the reading Keeping Close to Home: Class and Education that resonated with me the most was the exploration of how socio-economic classes can influence educational attainment and the personal growth of an individual. Hooks’ account of her struggle...

A Game Theory Approach to Overfishing

Introduction A social dilemma refers to a situation where multiple economic factors are acting in self-interest although not completely cognizant of the influence such actions have on the group. Precisely, they could infer circumstances in which someone’s rationality results in shared irrationality. Such situations are challenging since acting on individual...

Pre-Group Meeting: Managing Groups and Teams

Pre group meeting is a platform that allows attendees to acquire information to make an informed decision about whether the group is good for them, meet the facilitators, ask any special questions, and get a sense of the physical atmosphere. The pre-group interview is a supplement to established organizational intake,...

Stereotypes and Prejudices in Intercultural Communication

Objectives The aim is to study modern contacts between representatives of different cultures, arising both within the same and different states, and whether they carry problems, misunderstandings, or conflicts in communication. Establish whether they are associated with stereotypes and prejudices. And also, to identify ways to reduce conflicts in international...

Desert Solitaire: Polemic by Edward Abbey

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

The Views of Ethical Theorists: Immanuel Kant and Peter Singer

Introduction Ethics is a critical examination of how and why people should act. Animal ethics is the branch of ethics concerned with how and why nonhuman animals should be considered in moral decisions. Despite their many differences, the most commonly recognized ethical systems all defend nonhuman animal moral concerns and...

Daily Life in the 21st Century vs. 1000 Years Ago

Introduction Over the ages, the social system has undergone a significant transformation. Compared to the lives our ancestors led generations ago, today’s everyday lives are very different. According to Bryceson, a modern industrialized community has only recently emerged, having evolved from agrarian communities fewer than 5.000 years back (128). There...

Social Classes and Capitalism: Sociological Theories

According to the concept of social classes taken from the leading U.S. social class ranking, I belong to the middle class. This article focuses on the ideas of capitalism based on social classes while describing the concepts of perspective, conflict, symbolic interaction, and functionalism. Regarding functionalist theory, society’s many structures...

Application of Vygotsky’s Theory in Education

Introduction In Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, children gain their cultural identities, perceptions, and problem-solving techniques through cooperative conversations with more experienced members of society (Crafter & Maunder, 2012). The zone of proximal development, private communication, and culture-specific tools are only a few of the ideas found in Vygotsky’s theory. Since Vygotsky...

A Review of the Book “It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken” by Behrendt

Introduction Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt (2005) are the authors of “It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken.” The book discusses a wide range of contemporary issues, one of which is marriage divorce. The book’s tone is laid-back and unpretentious as the authors begin the book with a tragic story...

Should Parents with Children under 12 Have Dogs as Pets

Introduction Numerous households receive a furry companion into their homes each year in the millions. Both kids and adults can experience emotional benefits from owning a dog. One thing to think about when obtaining a pet is the age of the kids. In general, it may be safer to hold...

Language Barrier and Poor Communication

People speaking different regional languages is one of the most blatant examples of a language barrier. Another type of language barrier is dialects. Dialectical variances can cause misconceptions and communication gaps despite technically speaking the same language. India, for instance, has over 720 dialects and over 22 major languages written...

Plato’s Gorgias Dialogue on the Power of Rhetoric

Dialogue Gorgias by Plato consists of three conversations of Socrates: with Gorgias himself, with Polus, and with Callicles. With Gorgias, the discussion is about rhetoric, and Socrates directly and reasonably expresses his critical attitude toward him. With his friend Polus, Socrates argues on servility, the power of orators and tyrants,...

Hermeneutics: Interpretation Theory in Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger, and Gadamer

Hermeneutics refers to the methodology and theory of interpreting language, primarily linguistic text. In the book Hermeneutics, Palmer uses rhetoric and different philosophies of communication to expound issues concerning theology. The view of understanding involves the philological methodology and questions the nature of historical knowledge, the philosophy of language, and...

The Definition of Social Sciences

Introduction The reading response by Andrea McCarrick began by explaining the definition of social sciences through the summary of an article by Ian McLain. Social Sciences are the study of human beings in a society that explains the choices they make and their consequences (McLain, 2018). Next, an article, How...

Social Communication: The Role of Culture

Communication and culture have a highly intricate and close interaction. First, cultures are produced through communication; that is, communication is the means of human connection through which cultural features are established and communicated, whether they be conventions, roles, norms, rituals, laws, or other patterns. Individuals do not seek out to...

Zombie Apocalypse Team

An apocalypse can end human existence; hence there is a need to have a team that can help one to survive. The individuals can also help build a society once calm has been restored. In the case of a zombie apocalypse, one needs five team members: a team leader, an...

Human Subject Protection in Research Ethics

IRB review of research initiatives involving human beings is mandated under federal rules. Before any research operations begin, the IRB must either approve the study or decide it is exempt. The IRB is not able to approve or make decisions on completed research. It is not regarded as research when...

Labeling Theory in Modern Society

There are many theories that discuss how people are perceived in the modern world. Psychologists and sociologists, in their works, rely on previous studies and the philosophical visions of other scholars. The listed concepts relate to theories of deviant behavior that hurt each individual and society. One of the most...

Haraway’s Cyborg Manifesto About Women

Donna Haraway is one of the most prominent scholars of feminist and posthumanist theories. Her work focuses on how society imposes boundaries on the concept of humans due to the separation between humans and animals and humans and machines. Therefore, she develops a concept of a cyborg as a metaphor...

‘All Lives Matter’ as an Evidence of White Supremacy

The movement to protect the rights of black people is becoming more popular and covers many countries around the world. People are fighting for equal rights and opportunities and a world without ethnic discrimination. However, the white population does not always support this initiative, treating the movement and its slogans...

Intercultural Communication in Real Life Situations

Introduction Respect and empathy are paramount for society to function and progress. Intercultural communication has helped me to realize how differences in cultural backgrounds can affect human interactions in both negative and positive ways. Now I know that proper cultural etiquette does not only allow people to be integrated into...

Discussion: Adapting to Change

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

Gender Stereotypes in Academic and Family Settings

Annotated Bibliography Adamiak, Marzena. “Gender Stereotypes in Emmanuel Lévinas’ Concept of Subject.” Gender in Focus, 2018, pp. 195-206. The article aims at providing the reader with a reflection on the development of gender stereotypes and their effect on the people. The source will be essential in providing information on how...

The Controversy between Free Will and Determinism

As culturally complex and social beings, humans value a variety of things, such as friendship, love, and freedom. Furthermore, a high intellectual capacity for abstract reasoning, logical thinking, and critical analysis opens up a universe of diverse ideas and views on the same concepts and topics. This diversity gives rise...

Informed Consent: Landmark Case of Henrietta Lacks

Medical advancements would be impossible without the use of biospecimens. Over the decades, scientists have used the tissue of patients to experiment, which has contributed to a large body of scientific knowledge that humanity has access to nowadays. However, as the ethics and policy issues surrounding research started to gain...

Socialization and Resocialization

Socialization as a process is the assimilation by an individual of socio-historical experience, culture, rules, norms of behavior, value orientations, and their transfer by society. The socialization of a person begins in the first years of life and ends during the period of civil maturity of a person (Jin et...

Argumentative and Alternative Communication Systems

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

Ethical Theories and Data Processing

Introduction One of the key principles of ethics can be found in the underlying ideas of ethical theories, which provide a differential and diverse range of perspectives on the notion of morality, ethicality, and goodness. The given assessment of ethical, theoretical frameworks will primarily focus on the ideas of utilitarianism,...

Gender in Traditional Superhero Costumes

Introduction For a long time, an image of a “superhero” was associated with a male character who saves the world from a total disaster. A typical powerful man is always accompanied by a pretty girl who needs help from him. Due to such common aspects, almost all of these individuals...

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...

Role of Memory in Modern Human Life

Memory is the capacity of the brain to retain and voluntarily restore information. It is an ability that allows people to recall events that have occurred, thoughts, feelings, concepts, and the relationship between them. Even though the hippocampus is most associated with memory, it is impossible to attribute memories to...

Analysis of Theories in Communication

Introduction Stanley Deetz developed the critical theory of communication to explore ways of ensuring the health of organizations while increasing diverse human interests’ representation. This was achieved first by indicating that corporations have become not only economic but also political institutions. The theory points out various ways through which decision-making...

Concept of Sexuality as a Cultural Construct

Sexuality is a topic that has been of considerable interest to the public and scientists for a long time. Until now, there is no precise definition of the reasons that affect the formation of this aspect of a person’s personality. Many studies consider sexuality as a continuum, equating it with...

Challenges Facing Science in Modern Society

Science is an area that has faced a lot of controversy in modern society. Science is worth understanding and pursuing as it involves evidence and intensive research and findings. Basic knowledge of distribution, production, and processing borrows the knowledge of science heavily. Most people view science as a complicated issue,...

The Role of Women in Revolutionary Uprisings

Introduction In the political system of any state, the conflict of ideologies and clash of views is a natural part of evolutionary social development. As derived from Marxist philosophy, the highest point of such a class struggle is revolution. Human history knows many examples of revolutionary uprisings, violent clashes, and...

Sociology of False Consciousness

Introduction False consciousness refers to how ideological, material, and institutional processes are perceived to mislead the proletariat in societies. It conceals the rampant and inhumane exploitation by the bourgeoisie in a capitalistic setting. The term explain explains the case where the lower-class individuals willingly embodied the oppression of the wealthy....

Cross-Cultural Negotiation Styles

Introduction People from different cultural backgrounds negotiate in cross-cultural negotiations. While the usual expectation is that cross-cultural negotiations occur between other countries, studies between distinct cultures within the same country can also occur, such as studies involving European-Americans and Native Americans (Groves, 2015). Multicultural communication and intercultural negotiations are both...

The Problem of Using Animals in Experimentation

The debate over the use of animals for medical research is still heated and seems to be everlasting. Some suggest that this practice is morally wrong, while others oppose them, arguing there is no better option. Testing on animals in the lab provides researchers with valuable knowledge regarding a particular...

A Review of “Understanding Intercultural Communication”

Introduction Today, hundreds of unique cultures exist on the planet, and they are espoused by millions of people who promote and develop them further. Thus, cultural diversity is an essential part of the modern world which constitutes a challenge for those who have chosen to fulfill the Great Commission. In...

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...

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...

Durkheim and Marx: The Division of Labor

The division of labor can be described as the process of separating tasks in an economic system so that individuals can specialize based on their specific competencies. The concept was popularized by Adam Smith when he noted that productivity increases when workers are divided and assigned different roles. Emile Durkheim...

Comparison of Cultural Deviance Theories

Any behavior that violates cultural norms is called deviance. Deviance can either be formal or informal. The former is exemplified in day to day crimes such as arson, assault, homicide, robbery, fraud, theft, rape and so on. It follows that perpetrators of such crimes often violate formally instituted laws. The...

Counterfeit Products and Sociological Theories of Crime

Introduction There has been an increase in crimes across the world and in various social entities. This has attracted new research attention and raised many concerns among researchers. For the last two decades, counterfeit products in Canada have increased significantly despite the changes made on the relevant policies. This paper...

Hunting and Gathering Versus Agricultural Society

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

The Search for Order, 1877-1920 by Robert H. Wiebe

Several decades between the Reconstruction period and the end of World War I represent a significant time for America. It was characterized by a critical change in all aspects of the economic, political, and social life, as well as the reconsideration of the human worldview. Robert H. Wiebe’s contribution to...

The Social Movement’s Success or Failure

Introduction Social movements refer to organized groups, which are purposeful and determined to achieve common goals. The main objective of social movements is to create social transformation through the generation or resistance of change. Social movements can be local, regional, or international, depending on the issue they are advocating for...

Ariana Grande & Feminism

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

Why Diversity Is Important?

Introduction Diversity encompasses a wide range of areas, which might include the workplace, organizations, education, politics, society, and laws. One should be aware that diversity is an essential part of multiculturalism, where a multitude of different cultures co-exists in harmony. Promoting and adhering to the notion takes a substantial effort...

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

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

Role of Women in Public Relations

Public relations is a top industry that requires professionalism, experience, and success. For a PR professional, there is a huge number of daily struggles that he or she has to overcome and find some other innovative ways to handle them. There is no exact job description for public relations because...

Comparison of Nature and Nurture

Nature vs. nurture is a debate that seeks to determine what shapes the human personality the most if not exclusively. Nature in this debate denotes genetic and biological predispositions that each human possesses. Conversely, nurture symbolizes the influence of a person’s environment and its ability to mold their behavior and...

Qualities Needed for a Successful Society

The notion of success is a highly subjective concern defined by personal needs and aspirations towards a prosperous future. Within the current materialistic society, the idea of the success of a single individual or the society, in general, became more problematic as it revealed its arrogant side. According to Burke...

Disability and Society, the Theory of Marginality, the Minority Group Model

Why is the Sociopolitical Model Also Known as the Minority Group Model? There have been many attempts to define disability throughout times and suggest how people with impairments should be treated. Those views eventually transformed into models, which had a certain understanding of disabilities and determined the attitudes towards them....

The History of Birth Control

Introduction Contraception holds an important potential to reducing unwanted pregnancies especially among the teenage, but has been opposed more than once by the anti-contraception organizations and crusaders as an appropriate initiative. However, although the rates of abortion have been indicated to have decreased since they hit an all times high...

Political Legacy of the Chicano Movement

Introduction Chicano Movement was the answer from Mexican Americans to the challenges of the entire Civil Rights era. Chicanos recognized that they were also oppressed in terms of labor opportunities, education quality, and were treated as second-class citizens. Their political fight, thus, was aimed to achieve positive upheaval in three...

Gender Stereotypes: Should Real Men Wear Pink?

Nowadays, studies regarding the topic of similarities and differences between men and women are becoming more relevant for social studies. Some of the most well-known facts about gender stereotypes usually relate to clothing. Even in the 21st century, there is a strong belief among people that real men should not...

Social Learning Theory and Rational Choice Theory

Attempts to understand human behavior has led to studying social and individual behavior and their aspects. Such theories as Social Learning Theory and Rational Choice Theory assume the nature and prerequisites of personal decisions. Both these theories are used in modulating criminal behavior, however, they cannot guarantee it is a...

Genderlect in the TV Show Parks and Recreation

Introduction From time immemorial, men and women have communicated using slightly different languages. This observation is accurate for almost all cultures and throughout human history. In some parts of the world, women and men have entirely different styles such that they cannot converse directly with each other (even though they...

Why Women Often Go to the Washroom in Groups

Introduction Differences between men and women in their social interactions indicate that some social behaviors are more aligned to gender affiliation. Women tend to favor group associations, specifically consisting of other female members whenever they are in social settings while men are noted to be more formal in their relations...

Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill

Introduction Utilitarianism in its simplest form is a theory of ethics that says the fundamental principle of morality is the principle of utility, in other words a person must choose to do something that is most likely to produce the greatest good of the greatest number of people (LaFave, 2006)....

Florence Kelley and Her Contribution to the Society

Florence Kelley was the daughter of William D. Kelley, the United States congressman. She was born on September 12, 1859, and is considered to be one of the most notable social reformers in the world. There is no wonder that Florence tried to change society throughout her life, because her...

Race and Local Community

Introduction Living in this complicated world I always paid attention to people, to their inner world and personalities and I have understood that being so different and individual we all have much in common. We can feel and that is the most important feature that relates to people who live...

Penelope and Weaving in Homer’s “The Odyssey”

Introduction Throughout history, women have been considered the weaker sex. They long existed under the domination of men in both political power and physical abilities. Confinement and an emphasis on delicacy have for centuries been the hallmarks of a noble woman’s lifestyle. These attributes were imposed upon women more out...

Social Environment and Sexual Development

Introduction Young adults’ sexual development is a significant topic, which may be considered pertinent to the fields of psychology and biology. However, it is highly relevant to the fields of language, culture, and communication, as these are the aspects that can have a crucial impact on it. The effect of...

Social, Legal, And Ethical Issues in the Modern Database Era

In the past two decades, database-relevant issues have become intense, considering the all-penetrating nature of the data collection. Approaching social, legal, and ethical concerns of modern database society might be challenging as we have entered a new digitised era of Big Data Revolution. It means that nowadays, society is facing...

“Why Abortion Is Immoral” the Article by Don Marquis

Summary The selected text for analysis relates to the ethical issue of abortion since its title is “Why Abortion is Immoral” by Don Marquis. In his argument, Marquis explains that abortion is an immoral act because it entails depriving an innocent human of the right to life (183). In this...

Impact of Relationships and Social Connection

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,...

Managing Diversity Within Public Administration

Introduction In recent decades, there has been a meaningful change in the diversity composition within public administrations. The election of President Obama in 2008 showed that minorities can hold public office and have a tremendous impact. Factors such as globalization, immigration, biracial and interracial family unions demonstrate that demographics and...

Mastering the Straw Man Fallacy: Identification & Defense

Logical fallacies are tricks or illusions of thought that have the potential of leading the other person or the entire conversation away from the topic and confuse the listeners. Since debating is an ancient art from, by now, thinkers and researchers have described tens upon tens logical fallacies. Probably, one...

History of Social Welfare in the United States

Introduction The establishment of the social welfare system in the United States of America was one of the most critical undertakings in the history of the country. The institution of social welfare dates back to a few centuries ago when Queen Elizabeth introduced it in fifteenth-century England. In essence, the...

The Significance of Feminist Movement by Bell Hooks: Article Analysis

Any reproductive types of speech are aimed to be perceived by the recipient. Therefore, the concept of rhetoric comes forth. Although people tend to think that mere direct address to the audience might ensure the success, there are many examples of successful texts where the author does not involve the...

Accounting in the Ethnomethodological Context

People are diverse in every sense of the word. Their cultures, languages, cognitive abilities, and the manner in which they make sense of the events that occur around them support this assertion. In fact, if individuals from the same ethnic group or clan are observed, it will be seen that...

Effectiveness of Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King

In 1842 Henry David Thoreau did not to pay his taxes. He did the same thing the following year. In 1846 he was arrested for failure to pay taxes. Thoreau decided not to pay his taxes in order to protest slavery (Dillman 1). It was an illegal arrest. The law...

Ethical Approaches in Career Choice

Introduction Happiness is the best thing that an individual can have in life. One cannot find it unless he or she has a meaningful life. Immanuel Kant reveals how people need to fill their life with activities. Work is part of such activities that Immanuel Kant refers. He claims that...

Philosophy of Life: Major Principle and Problems

People often mention the philosophies of their lives when they try to share their ideas on different issues. They do not refer to the discipline, but reveal their opinions. It is noteworthy that the word ‘philosophy’ has several meanings, but only some people know them or pay attention to them....

Organizational Psychology: Definition, Evolution, and Comparison With Related Disciplines

Introduction Organizational psychology is as old as time. It is primarily concerned with how best organizations can work under specific conditions. It is obvious to assume that the success of an organization leads to the psychological satisfaction of employees and even volunteers. It emphasizes group-type settings especially in offices and...

Abraham Maslow Theory of Motivation & Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Maslow: Essay Introduction Abraham Harold Maslow was an American psychologist born in 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. He died in 1970 in Menlo Park, California (Poston, 2009). Maslow is still one of the most influential people in the field of psychology. He was a professor in four major institutions...

Saddam Hussein’s Regime and Orwell’s “1984” Societies Comparison

Introduction The novel “1984” is a classic text in style, plot, and content. It mainly speaks of dystopian science and political fiction (Bowker 56). The novel is set in Airstrip One, a province of the superstate of Oceania (Bowker 56). Individualism and independent thinking are highly persecuted by the government....

Muslim vs. Western Women: Sociological Perspectives and Comparisons

Introduction Globalization has had significant impacts on the lives of many people in different continents. However, the Muslim society has resisted various attempts to brainwash it with western ideologies. Most Islamic issues have not changed even though there has been an improvement in their lifestyle. Women are very vulnerable to...

Moral Dilemmas in Social Work: Confidentiality and Accountability

Introduction A subject including social work has moral considerations at its core. Social work topics include care for persons with a spectrum of needs, family connections, societal reactions to crime, and requirements resulting from socioeconomic structures. All of these concerns are moral issues that are, in various ways, ingrained in...

Understanding Communication Through Kerry Dirk’s Essay Navigating Genres

Introduction Kerry Dirk’s essay “Navigating Genres” delves into the various communication styles and the norms that shape them. According to Dirk, every genre possesses a unique set of regulations and norms molded by its intended audience and purpose (Dirk 1). By evaluating the hallmarks of each genre, Dirk offers insight...

The Feminist Interpretation of John Updike’s Story A&P

Introduction John Updike’s story A&P, first published in 1962, is a complex discourse about gender expectations and norms in society. The author describes how the protagonist’s actions reflect a patriarchal culture that perpetuates gender inequality between men and women. To remove the constraints that existed in that society, women needed...

Goffman’s Face-Work and Anderson’s Code of the Street: Social Identity and Interaction

Introduction Erving Goffman, in his article “On Face-Work: An Analysis of Ritual Elements in Social Interaction,” which was first published in 1955, provides a comprehensive explanation of the concepts of face, line, and face-work. He describes face as the “positive social value” a person can claim for oneself during societal...

Argumentative Reasoning: Dialogue and Problem-Solving Skills

Introduction Reasoning is an essential aspect of any dialogue, as this aspect helps people build mutual understanding. Cooperation and contracts can only be made because reasoning leads people to some logical conclusions about the options being considered. Thus, each type of reasoning can work differently, which affects how people think...

King’s Rhetoric in His Letter from Birmingham Jail

Introduction Racism and discrimination are acute social issues that have impacted every individual throughout the history of the United States. However, while nowadays, society is on its way to becoming more tolerant, only half a decade ago, racism was a matter of life or death. Violence based on discrimination caused...

Pathos Used in Sherry’s In Praise of the F-Word Article

Sherry used a story about her son’s English teacher, who used the threat of failing to force him to study hard. Sherry appeals to readers’ emotions and common values to lend credibility to her argument. Suggesting that failure can be a positive learning tool, she challenges traditional teaching methods and...

Human Communication and Development of Civilisation

Introduction Communication is a mechanism by which the existence and development of human relations becomes possible. It includes facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, writing, printing, telegraph, telephone and the latest achievements in the conquest of space and time. In the life of any person, communication occupies one of the...

Unveiling the Gender Gap: Feminist Theory in Sociology

Feminist theory in sociology shifts the emphasis from men to women and from social structure to the lived experiences of individuals. Feminist philosophy provides insight into issues frequently overlooked within the prism of modern society. It advocates for equality and justice by analyzing society and revealing the social mechanisms that...

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...

Communication in Family: Interview and Analysis

Introduction Communication is crucial in shaping and reflecting relationships in a family. It is through conversations that one can identify the relationship that exists among family members. Furthermore, communication enables one to negotiate relationships with family members and outside individuals. Engaging in talks indicates the state of the relationship between...

Intercultural Communication Competence

Summarizing Intercultural communication is one of the most important and relevant areas for research to this day. Researchers need to understand what leads to positive interpersonal communication and have a good effect on relations between people of different cultures and what has a negative impact and leads to conflicts (Grothe,...

Sociological Positivism Theory in Police Practice

Introduction Social positivism is a theory that comprehensively researches the social world and its influence on an individual’s behavior. Positivists depend on the empirical nature of data, believing that what is observed is the truth. They employ specifically data quantification because it considers facts, not people’s subjective interpretations. Positivism is...

Research Participant Data Privacy and Confidentiality

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

Emotional, Ethical, and Logical Arguments

Summary Nowadays, it is impossible to always and forever live in harmony with others. When billions of people live on the Earth, everyone has different opinions and does not always coincide with others’ views. It is almost impossible for a person to earn money, live, and generally be happy without...

Promoting Youth Cultural Diversity Awareness

Due to rapid growth in various neighborhoods, society is diverse in terms of races, ethnicities, cultures, languages, and sexual orientations. There is also a significant disparity between the extremely wealthy and the poor (“More diversity activities for youth and adults,” 2022). As a result, cultural and social class diversity has...

Review of “A Theory of Justice” by John Rawls

John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (1971) seeks to explain that morals are based on right and wrong decisions that may or may not lead to good and bad behaviors that are often unrelated to justice and fairness. Rawls’ “Justice as Fairness” theory considers that the two meaning justice and...

The Civil Rights Movement’s Causes and Effects

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights movement had significant consequences for the United States of America which. Studying the causes of the appearance of this social phenomenon can give a more detailed insight into it. Until the sixties, many representatives...

Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide

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

Character Development and the Faces of Evil

Introduction Many people want to live in a perfect world where everyone acts according to morals. However, various obstacles and problems make life much more difficult, and the fact that numerous humans allow evil to control them is the reason why the cycles of evil are challenging to break. Thankfully,...

Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Health and Social Care

Introduction The relevance of the idea of justice for modern societies is not in dispute, and the discourse of justice occupies one of the critical positions in the entire spectrum of political currents. Justice is recognized as an independent value with ethical and social characteristics. In health care, equity is...

Review of “Try Something New for 30 Days” by Matt Cutts

Matt Cutts provides a new perspective on how to live a life more vividly. His talk is encouraging, for it is full of sense and incorporates life-changing advice – not to be afraid of trying new things. The speech is truly inspiring, even though it lasts only three minutes (Cutts,...

How to Disagree Productively and Find Common Ground

Introduction This writing aims to explore and present the main points and arguments made in a live talk. The writing will start by identifying the topic of discussion in the live talk and discussing several aspects of the live talk. The TED speaker’s topic is ‘How to Disagree Productively and...

The Foundation of Leadership in the US Army

My essay aims to discuss the foundation of U.S. Army leadership. Knowing the foundation of leadership in the Army is very important to being a leader. By its very nature, war is a place of chaos where nobody knows exactly what to do, where to run, or where to shoot....

The Yoga Ethics in a Student-Teacher Relationship

Setting Boundaries Between Teachers and Students The yoga ethics in the student/teacher relationship arises from an idea of various boundaries ranging from an array of personal upbringing and regular life experiences. There exists a relationship between teachers and their students who have set boundaries in their coordination and how they...

“Yes, America Is Rigged Against Workers” by Greenhouse

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

Women’s Rights: Judy Brady’s “I Want a Wife”

The rights of women have grown from being just a single movement to an ongoing struggle. Women across the world are continuing to fight for their rights in almost every aspect of life. Judy Brady satirically championed for the rights of women in her classic writing “I want a wife”....

The U-Curve Model of Intercultural Communication

Introduction Creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants is one of the core requirements for positive and productive communication. However, in some settings, achieving the goal of peaceful opinion and knowledge sharing becomes especially challenging due to the collision of perspectives, beliefs, and other cultural characteristics of individuals...

“Why It Worked” by Clark: An Article Analysis

The article “Why It Worked: A Rhetorical Analysis of Obama’s Speech on Race” touches upon Barack Obama’s March 18 speech on race, focusing on the rhetorical strategies employed by the former president. The author emphasizes that the speech is more powerful in its audio format rather than in the script....

Social Movement Framing in Pictures

Importance of Framing for Social Movements When defined this way, social movements may sound similar to special-interest organizations, and they do share some characteristics. A social movement is an organized attempt by many people to achieve or prevent social, political, economic, or cultural change (Shuster & Campos-Castillo, 2017). It is...

Society’s Conception of Gender Roles in Media

Introduction Gender can be a social construct defined by one’s identity and expression of gender. As human beings, our thoughts, beliefs, and actions are heavily influenced by what we see in the world around us. Gender roles in the 21st century have become a larger part of the media torrent,...

Conflict Theory: Background, Critical Aspects, and Personal Views

Abstract Different concepts exist that make it possible for people to learn more about societies. Conflict theory is one of those models and it is believed to have originated from the works of Karl Marx. This model theory is informative and capable of describing the origin of class differences and...

Labeling and Social Reaction Theory

“If you repeat a lie one thousand times, it becomes the truth” – this line is attributed to Joseph Goebbels, who was the minister of propaganda in the Nazi Germany. This sinister message is perfect for describing the mechanism of labeling and how it affects individuals, both those being branded...

Children’s Right to Expression and Decision Making

Introduction The rights of children are essential in providing a conducive environment for their growth and productivity. Article 12 of the UNCRC offers the opportunity for every child to express their views and opinions freely and adequately. These opportunities have enabled the children to speak and be heard on different...