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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...
Sex and sexuality can be considered fundamental social constructs as they regulate the interaction of people belonging to various communities and the way they evolve. For this reason, these aspects have always attracted philosophers’ attention. They tried to outline factors impacting the emergence of particular behaviors in individuals when interacting...
The address under analysis was delivered in 1992 by Mary Fisher, a woman who had HIV and wanted to change Americans’ treatment of the disease and those infected by it. The speech’s call for action was changing the public’s and government’s attitude toward HIV and AIDS. The appeal was aimed...
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...
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...
Online courses are becoming more and more popular in the contemporary world because of rapid technological development. Claire Giordano, a student, wrote a persuasive essay, “Virtual Promise: Why Online Courses Will Not Adequately Prepare Us for the Future,” where she discusses the pros and cons of taking online courses. She...
Introduction The Trolley Problem is ethics thought experiment that deals with the choice of saving several people by killing one. It has found widespread use in various moral and ethical discussions, such as law, medicine, and, recently, artificial intelligence (AI) and automated vehicles. This essay will discuss my views of...
“Traditional Woman” and “New Woman” in the early twentieth century At the turn of the century, the concepts of the “traditional woman” and the “new woman” began to collide in Chinese society, thus prompting a significant change in the manner in which women were depicted in literature. In their short...
Selection of the Topic Topic I have chosen gender discrimination under the family category. Description Gender discrimination is a social phenomenon based on cultural practices that set a glass ceiling to women in many aspects of life. For instance, in the workplace, women are discriminated in different ways including, recruitment,...
Social mobility is the process of changing a person’s social status. Concerning the United States and many other countries, this concept implies the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another or from one social class to another, as well as the movement of values and goods. According...
This study is based on the empirical phenomenology approach, and the corresponding data analysis procedures will be employed. Moustakas’ approach is chosen as the guiding methodological paradigm, and it implies the in-depth analysis of the participants’ accounts alongside the description of recurrent themes (Creswell, 2012). Empirical phenomenology focuses on the...
Introduction The pursuit for a better life has led to people using all means possible to migrate to developed countries. People hold the perception that developed countries offer numerous opportunities that might help them to improve their living standards. A majority of the developed countries do not accommodate immigrants (Liu...
Introduction The ability to easily find information does not equal in importance to having actual knowledge. What a person really needs is the actual truth since only reliable facts help in the decision-making and achieving the desired outcome. To illustrate, let us say that a doctor needs to assess a...
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...
In most aspects of our lives, conflicts of interest are bound to arise. Disputes can be healthy for personal and communal development. However, all this is dependent mainly on the matches not being allowed to spiral out of control. As such, negotiation tactics are essential as they provide one with...
Interpersonal Communication Process of developing a good relationship with other people Interpersonal skills can be learned and developed Effective communication is an essential skill and is related to success Principles of Interpersonal Communication Good listening is being interested in what you are being told Judgment should come after the information...
Many sociologists, including Karl Marx and Max Weber, have tried to explain different contemporary issues in our society. In this paper, I will discuss how Karl Marx and Max Weber have explained the nature and cause of suffering in society. In addition to this, I will discuss Max Weber regarding...
Directness in Operational Communication Operational communication is essential in organizations as it enables undertakings that facilitate productivity. Effective operational communication is therefore required in institutions to allow for respect, politeness, and focus on what is needed. This allows for emphasis on the subject of communication and does not make the...
The impact, success, and failure of migration Globalization, technology, and integration of culture have been key factors in promoting international migration. Individuals migrate within their locality or to distant lands. In the last two centuries, the levels of migration have increased. Migration has continually become complex and sophisticated that it...
Introduction The concept of human rights is among the most popular issues throughout the world in contemporary society today. Such a concept is challenging, and many aspects have still yet to be investigated. According to James Griffin (qtd. in Moka-Mubelo 1), there exists a, “belief that we do not yet...
Introduction Disabled persons are among the most vulnerable groups in society. Depending on the disability type and severity, they might not be able to work or sustain their daily living. In developed societies, governments recognize the need to provide comprehensive support to disabled persons and establish policies targeting their needs....
Introduction The problem of antisemitism is very relevant today. Violence and hatred towards Jews did not stop even after the Second World War when people around the globe were shocked by the horrors of the Holocaust. There are still many hideous examples of antisemitic violence throughout the world. Moreover, various...
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...
People have often resorted to rhetoric when they discuss important issues. Such topics as war, revolution and the future of the nation were often a topic of a rhetorical discourse. Leaders and poets have used rhetorical tools to articulate their ideas and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between a...
Issue One of the current practices in Malaysia that are somewhat ethically dubious is the living conditions that migrant workers are subjected to. On average, Malaysian companies that bring in contracted workers place them in low-cost housing projects with up to 12 or 20 people within a single three-bedroom apartment...
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...
Introduction The frequency with which people are moving from one country to another has been on the rise in the recent past. People are moving to change lifestyles, seek job opportunities, education, or refuge in times of conflicts. However, many immigrants have targeted Toronto thus resulting in a number of...
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the first impression formed by a group of subjects based on the information given to them about a fictitious man on the one hand and a fictitious woman on the other and to investigate further whether the subjects are likely to...
Communication is an integral part of everyday life. Even more, communication and ability to think is a phenomenon that makes the humankind unique. Persuasive and efficient communication guarantees a success in all types of negotiations. The capacity of making other people behave and act in a particular way is a...
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....
Introduction This paper summarizes our study of the correlation between face-to-face communication and communication via social media. After describing our research activities, we provide some comments concerning the ethical challenges that we encountered in our study. Finally, we identify the main themes that emerged in the process of researching and...
Drug prevention program is the process that devotes its efforts towards limiting the use of psychoactive substances and the development of associated problems. These efforts may be focused on a group or individuals depending on the aim of the program. Using drugs and alcohol may impair the user’s judgment, result...
Introduction Literature in the form of poems and prose depict the life of human beings in a society. Poems and prose are essential in a society in many different ways. For example, they educate, enlighten, satirize and criticize a system, as well as entertaining people in the society. Poems and...
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...
Camus’ The stranger is a depiction of the natural man displayed by Rousseau. Rousseau brings out the characteristics of the natural man as being truthful and mostly affected by natural occurrences. He argues that the true nature of man is guided by self-preservation and pity; hence actions are not determined...
Abortion has been a hotly debated topic since as far back I can remember with two groups always either in support or against it. Normally, you have to either be pro-life or anti-abortion. No gray area here. Coming from a deeply religious family, I tended to believe in the doctrines...
Man has always had an insatiable desire to create. His creations are of varying forms; from tranquil and beautiful ones to grotesque and gruesome ones. One of the mans fascinating albeit troubling creations is that of monsters. While no one can tell the exact moment in history when the notion...
Introduction Psychology is relatively one of the oldest disciplines that have ever been studied by mankind. It strives to understand the behavior patterns exhibited by human beings and their relationships with various mental processes (Wundt, 2005). Due to the broadness of the subject, it has been subdivided into numerous branches...
Introduction According to the World Health Organization (2014), there are approximately 800,000 deaths that occur annually due to suicide. Moreover, suicide has been reported to be one of the major causes of death among people aged 15 to 44 years and the second highest cause of death among individuals aged...
Social Inequality Essay: Abstract Human society is a phenomenon that has its own advantages and disadvantages, and one of the major disadvantages of it is the eternal division of people into classes, whether they are social or racial. People have always tried to find those who are lower, as they...
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...
Introduction In the society as a whole, there are those individuals who are not known, and there are also those who are well known in history. Those who are well known are known as celebrities and they are, in most cases, influenced by celebrity culture. The history of celebrity culture...
Since the days of Martin Luther King Jr., the world was yet to experience the magic power of speech. Few celebrities and politician had given a moving speech that could send the crowd into frenzy. This was until the run off to the US presidential elections of 2008 where another...
Introduction At the base of gender, analysis is the difference that exists between sex and the biological sex of a person. Gender is something that is socially created in the environment, whereas sex is a thing of the genetic feature of an organism. Human beings over the decades have had...
Introduction The 1957 film 12 Angry Men is a gripping drama about a jury’s deliberations on a capital murder case. The film dives into the psychology of the jury room, looking at how each juror operates differently, how it affects their judgments, and how the case turns out. Throughout the...
Introduction Taken as the subject of this study, the work is not a poem or work of fiction; instead, it is a powerful publicist’s address to the public. Sojourner Truth created it for a speech at the Women’s Rights Convention in 1851, and the work, which has become a classic,...
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...
Introduction Nonverbal communication is a pivotal aspect of human interaction that can convey emotions, intentions, and messages without the use of words. This paper aims to explore various nonverbal behaviors exhibited by my roommate, applying concepts from our course on nonverbal communication. The analysis will focus on proxemics, haptics, and...
Introduction Since the dawn of time, the institution of the family has been an indispensable part of society. It is a cornerstone of many cultures and has been for centuries. However, with the ever-changing nature of our world, there is a debate among sociologists about whether or not the family...
The Role of Rhetorical Devices in Speech When addressing critical issues, most public speakers rely on pathos, ethos, and logos in their speeches. This helps them to focus not only on the facts and statistics but also on the audience. For example, on May 24, 2022, President Joe Biden addressed...
Introduction The environmental effect of the fast fashion business has been widely discussed in recent years, but the issue of human rights breaches inside the sector is primarily disregarded. Arrigo (2020) defines it as rapidly manufacturing and selling stylish, low-priced apparel. Many of these brands have factories in developing nations...
Introduction The series of guidelines and standards that influence individual conduct in society is known as a normative system. They are built on principles and are enforced by customs, traditions, mores, taboos, and regulations. The normative system influences both personal conduct and the running of society. A deeper understanding of...
Summary The article “Transsexual attractions and sexual reassignment surgery: Risks and potential risks” by Richard P. Fitzgibbons discusses transsexual issues and sex reassignment surgeries (SRS) that are widely disseminated by the media, governments, and schools. It is often young people who turn to specialists for treatment of transsexual attraction (TSA)...
Introduction The stratification system classifies and hierarchizes people according to their social status. Undoubtedly, the structure of British society is undergoing tremendous changes associated with more significant opportunities for social mobility, such as access to education, technological development, and new professions. The stratification system of the United Kingdom consists of...
Martin Luther King’s I have a dream is one of the most notable public speeches proclaiming the equality of all people, regardless of race. At the beginning of his speech, King states that the ongoing struggle for black rights is “the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history” (King, 1963,...
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...
It is crucial to note that “Psychologists have spent decades studying the relationship between wealth and happiness,” writes Harvard University psychologist Daniel Gilbert, is an example of the use of ethos (Begley, 2007, p. 1). This is because reading this sentence, the reader will trust the opinion of a professional...
In the speech Four Democracies, Franklin D Roosevelt spoke about why democracy matters, as well as how and why it should be protected. I would choose to expand on this discussion further by explaining my perspective on the matter and why it is important to preserve it. Primarily, one of...
Introduction Abortion is a highly contentious issue in society today. The legalization of abortion has been debated for decades, and the outcome remains highly contested between pro-life and pro-choice advocates. The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade have stirred debate on the potential social and economic impacts of legalizing abortions....
The theme of relations between males and females has always been topical in literature. Authors have long been using it as the background for their stories, though with a male-dominated focus. This situation shifted in the mid-nineteen and early twenty centuries, coinciding with both the acceptance of white women into...
Children learn about attitudes, behaviors, and social expectations that society has for them, depending on their gender, a process referred to as gender socialization. Gender refers to the different characteristics concerning the femininity and masculinity of a person that influence a person’s identity. Socialization is the process through which people...
Introduction Only Disconnect is an essay by Gary Shteyngart published in 2010 in New York Times. It concerns the notions of people’s personal connection in the age of electronic devices and the Internet. The essay uses a wide range of instruments to craft its rhetorical appeal. The ideas and the...
Introduction The article Gender Disparity in Students’ Choices of Information Technology Majors: Business Systems Research is written by Yu Zhang, Tristen Gros, and Mao Nicholls. The authors seek to address gender disparities among students taking Information Technology (IT) as a major subject in Higher education. The researchers address the problem...
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...
Introduction It goes without saying that personal development throughout a lifetime is inevitably influenced by multiple factors, and the development of the LGBTQ identity that presuppose several milestones is not an exception. While the factors that contribute to its formation remain unclear, further steps are substantially impacted by social and...
Introduction The field of research has various techniques for data collection and presenting evidence of the research findings. Each investigation must have a practical approach to gathering information appropriate for the topic under investigation, characteristics of respondents and the target audience. In qualitative research, the techniques range from observation, interviews,...
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...
Introduction The American dream is a complex term that implies multiple values, ideologies, and social consciousness concepts. The American dream penetrated many people’s mindsets and became an unattainable aim to which individuals failed to strive. Indeed, this conception was mentioned in many pieces of literary, economic, and political texts, which...
Humans, by nature, are social creatures, which is very important in understanding human behavior and society. Unification into various groups has, for thousands of years, helped people in the process of survival. The notion and essence of communities, so widely used today, have constantly been changing, forming communities, states, and...
Introduction The case of Hannah and Adara entails an ethical dilemma related to the appropriateness of a therapist’s breach of privacy and confidentiality when deciding the client’s best interest. In this case, the counselor will work with a student from a diverse cultural background who prefers her issues handled with...
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...
Introduction Technology has revolutionized most aspects of life, including societal norms, beliefs, and values. Its impact on people has been felt in various areas of social, economic, and political fields, including human engagement, institutional development, governance, human relations, business, and sports, just to mention a few (Hardey 101). The continued...
Social conflict results from growing contradictions that appear as a conflict between diverse social groups. Social conflicts unavoidably arise and worsen as a result of the heterogeneity of society and variations in status and well-being. Because this process involves disputes and their resolution, Coser saw social conflicts as one of...
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...
“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...
The Most Significant Aspects of Adlerian Brief Therapy The introduction of Adlerian brief therapy to address the needs of clients seems to be one of the most optimal ways to eliminate various risks while empowering them to deal with challenges in the future. In this approach, the most significant part...
The speech is delivered by former US president George W. Bush on the crisis in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq. It used the regular speech structure of introduction, body, and conclusion without metaphor or jargon. Its main arguments, underlying concepts, or primary thesis were all complicated rhetorical devices. The...
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...
Many travelers are looking for sexual adventures – and are willing to pay for it. Minors are victims as well; however, many tourist destinations shy away from addressing this issue. Experts underscore that sex tourism is a very varied phenomenon found in almost every country in the world. Even though...
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...
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,...
The 8th and 9th chapters of the book Communication Between Cultures deal with the verbal and non-verbal communication types and their peculiarities. Both these channels of communication allow people to exchange information and transmit different messages. However, it is necessary to note that both languages and non-verbal signals that are...
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...
Environmental ethics is centered on the ethical dilemmas arising from human interaction with the nonhuman domain. It investigates ways in which society can resolve different challenges that touch on ethics and the environment (Anyshchenko, 2019) There have been protracted ethical dilemmas relating to the scientific technologies in genetic engineering leading...
Facts Luke has been invited to work on a project involving the development of property recently bought by ABC for the construction of an adult entertainment retail store. As per the plan, the land is on a corner in the area where Luke’s brother, Owen, resides. Luke is well aware...
Some adults still embrace negative stereotypes concerning the abilities and perceptions of teenagers. However, youth-adult partnerships positively impact society if rightfully nurtured. A youth-adult collaboration involves a relationship where adults fully engage young individuals on issues affecting them, including programs and policies (Alford, 2022). A true partnership between adults and...
The article Come September by Arundhati Roy presents a perception of power as a tool to control an American way of life. It provides a number of examples of how the power was used to ruin the lives of peaceful citizens during armed conflicts, coups, and interventions initiated and supported...
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....
Professional activity is one of the critical components of human life, due to which one develops as an individual, obtaining material and psychological means for existence. For many centuries, gender indicators significantly influenced career choices. Women had to demonstrate their strength, endurance, and courage in order to prove that they...
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...
As global society begins recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes clear to scholars and social workers that the legacy of the year 2020 will be long-standing economic inequality. The disease amplified the disparity based on race, income, occupation, and nationality. Therefore, there is a challenge...
Introduction Focus groups are a qualitative method of research for which several people are collected and interviewed. Together they discuss a product, service, or problem which needs to be analyzed. Research-based on using focus groups is impossible without a moderator who directs and controls the course of the discussion. The...
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...
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....
When it comes to frequent ethical dilemmas in workplaces, one of them is discrimination, whether it is based on religion, gender, ethnicity, or nationality. One of the situations I witnessed was the prejudice of one employee toward another based on skin color. While any form of discrimination at the workplace...
Introduction Various ethnic and cultural groups may have distinct communication styles that are not understandable to others or create barriers in the interaction between these specific communities with people of different ethnicities. Indeed, as the cultural contract theory states, communication is the foundation of the process of identity negotiation (Castle...
Introduction The issues of presenting appropriate manners and adequate etiquette are more relevant nowadays than they have ever been. Generally, one’s manners are judged by their verbal and external demonstration of basic etiquette principles, such as saying “please” and “thank you.” The history of the expressions highlights the fact that...
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...
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...
Nowadays, it may seem quite challenging to enjoy various aspects of life and be thankful to the government for solving a vast number of issues in the correct ways. What is more, it is difficult for people to take active roles in policymaking and be activists because they have their...
Introduction In modern society, there are many ways to raise a particular social problem to catalyze the process of finding its solution. One of these tools is visual rhetoric, which consists in building communication with the audience through visual aspects, such as advertisements, pictures in magazines, or on the Internet....
The U.S has a large number of immigrants compared to any other part of the world since many people move there to join their families while others look for better job opportunities. Other immigrants in the U.S seek safety from the wars in their countries and disasters, while others seek...
People are constantly striving to create a better society and increase the level of interpersonal communication. Individuals usually create groups when they share the same cultural norms and beliefs. This factor is basic, and modern nations are following this step in creating new social groups. Moreover, when people share the...
Introduction It is not a secret that “I have a Dream” is the most famous, influential, and powerful speech of Martin Luther King. Its essence and concept consist of a vision of the future of the United States of America, where the white and black populations could coexist as equal...
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...
K. Marx, A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy, Progress Publishers, Moscow, 1977, with some notes by R. Rojas. “In the social production of their existence, men inevitably enter into definite relations, which are independent of their will, namely relations of production appropriate to a given stage in the...
Introduction Work is one of the vast parts of human lives. Occupation contributes to the moral development of the people and is closely connected with the process of personality forming. The constant focus of people’s lives on work is undeniable. Particular work direction forms the understanding of who they are....
Helping one’s fellow, doing good things, and avoiding crime are important religious instructions designed to improve the world. In different religious traditions, conduct following covenants is encouraged by the promise of reward, and derogation from them is punished, like heaven and hell in the Christian tradition. Society also has morality...
For this discussion, I will be imagining myself in a moral dilemma shown in “The Dark Knight”. Two boats, full of civilians and prisoners, respectively, are rigged with explosives (Youtube, 2010). The passengers have the choice of blowing the other boat up to save themselves. If I were a passenger...
Introduction Sociology can be termed as the study of social human relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter has a wide range, from crime to religion, family to state, race divisions and social class to common culture and shared beliefs, and from stability to essential change in society. Sociology’s purpose of...
Natural and Applied Sciences Lens Analyzing sexual health and identity through the perspective of natural and applied sciences can identify specific social commentary. The topic of sexual health has been discussed for many years, and its definition keeps evolving. Nowadays, science translates to the public the connection between sexual health...
Over the past decades, substantial progress has been made in the realm of female participation in the workforce, yet as more women get jobs, the more problematic the issue of work-life balance becomes for them. In her article “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” Anne-Marie Slaughter states, “The women...
The stories of Faye Abdellah, Chiara Lubich and Oprah Winfrey strive to show the readers the importance of critical thinking. While there are many lessons one can draw from these profiles, this discussion post will highlight only two lessons about critical thinking. The first lesson revolves around the idea of...
In this paper, the following attributes should be taken into account and assumed, including examples illustrating how these characteristics can be expressed in a positive and negative light. First of all, the best way to “present” a pitch is to cover an octave and four notes above the middle and...
‘Glass Ceiling’ Despite the progressive erasure of gender roles, stereotypes, and discrimination in society, there is a ‘glass ceiling’ phenomenon in social life. The term ‘glass ceiling’ in the theory of gender studies was introduced in the early 1980s (Niemi 80). It describes an invisible and formally unmarked barrier that...
Introduction Socialization is an incredibly essential process that should appear in the life of every child. This process lasts during their whole life and allows individuals to function effectively and successfully in their social worlds, as well as learn about various social expectations. Precisely socialization provides people with many vital...
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...
I agree with your post because diversity is vital in addressing the differences in opinions, and humanities are based on points of view exchange. You correctly pointed out that diversity has advantages and disadvantages because of its existence in multiple aspects of life. The term’s general use and popularity benefit...
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...
Privacy Across Culture Intellectual communication is the process of communicating between two cultures. Intellectual communication involves an interpretive, contextual, symbolic, and transactional process where individuals from different cultural backgrounds create and share meanings during interactions (Grothe, 2020). Privacy across culture is one of the essential concepts that enable people to...
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...
Communication is an essential human activity allowing individuals to exchange information and express feelings and their physical, social, and personality needs. Moreover, people need to communicate to react to different problematic situations, participate in decision-making, and address conflicts. In this regard, persons should be aware of communication competence principles and...
The understanding of sex from the Puritan perspective is frequently misinterpreted by scholars, who claim that it was not an essential part of their lives. Meanwhile, the situation was quite the opposite since these people emphasized its importance while distinguishing it from religious matters (Morgan, 1942). Therefore, it is critical...
Introduction A psychological experiment is an event conducted under particular conditions to acquire new scientific knowledge about psychology through the researcher’s deliberate intervention in the life of the examinee. Innovative discoveries in science have been crucial to human development, but in some cases, the goal still does not justify the...
I see the importance of ethical responsibilities regarding assessing children in several main values. They are evaluating childhood as a unique and valuable step in human development, nurturing the relationship between adolescents and their families. Respecting the differences between children, family, and colleagues and recognizing that children and adults can...
Introduction: Special Occasion Speaking An acceptance speech is a type of special occasion speaking, which is designed “to address and engage the context and audience’s emotions on a specific occasion,” like an award ceremony, wedding, funeral, etc. (Tucker, 2019, para. 2). I chose special occasion speaking because it is one...
In his TEDx Talks speech titled “How to deal with difficult people”, Jay Johnson (TEDx Talks, 2018) shares some useful methods on how to talk with people that we do not like very much. He argues that the best way to deal with somebody unpleasant is by changing ourselves and...
Introduction Substantial differences in people’s value systems are critical for their productive cooperation and, consequently, successful societal life in general. Hence, the consideration of one’s priorities in this respect might be beneficial for determining their ability to rely on specific strengths when resolving issues, and in my case, these factors...
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...
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....
Introduction Experiments on animals are perhaps one of the most controversial issues of modern science. Proponents of animal testing point to the enormous progress in medicine that has become possible thanks to such practices. Opponents consider them cruel and senseless since the results of animal observations are not always applicable...
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...
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...
“Woman’s Work” by modern Dominican-American work writer Julia Alvarez is a short but provocative poem, both in terms of its form and content. Being composed in tercet, which is one of the most sophisticated versifications, the writing demonstrates that a female author can be talented and competent. Those features are...
Ronald Reagan’s Quote Peace is a term that can be described in different ways. Some people might think that peace is the absence of conflicts. However, there is a famous quote from President Ronald Reagan regarding peace, which is as follows: “Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is...
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...
Introduction Over the last two decades, educational leaders and advocates have emphasized the importance of communication ability in higher education. Writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving are all included as crucial learning goals for undergraduates. Communication competency is probably not a phrase that academics or university officials have used. Because its...
Summary Gender roles refer to the behaviors and attitudes that individuals learn as acceptable to their biological sex due to the prevailing cultural norms. Every society and culture has different gender role expectations, which are likely to change over a given period. Gender role definition occurs under various aspects such...
The moments that define an individual’s future adherence to one of the career paths do not always happen as a part of a plan. John Krumboltz developed the Planned Happenstance theory at the beginning of the 2000s based on the same principle of taking an unexpected chance and new opportunities...
Research Question How has the feminist movement affected today’s society? How do feministic ideas are reflected civil society? One of the major contemporary issues is feminism which was long debated to discover its influence on modern society. Feminism is a spectrum of ideologies, political and social movements aimed at expanding...
The media clip reviewed in this paper is titled “Make Your Influence Positive.” It was created as part of the Child-Friendly campaign conducted by the Australian NGO in 2008 (Kiniri). The clip was also featured by various media outlets around the world, including New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and the...
Why did you choose your site? The selected site is a grocery store. It was selected primarily due to the impact they have on urban experiences. It is important to note that the grocery store has been heavily affected by technology, and in recent times, has also been affected by...
Applied sociology is one of the constituent parts of the general body of sociological science. It aims to obtain cognitive data about various social phenomena and processes by studying the causes of their occurrence, the mechanism of functioning, and the direction of further development. Due to applied sociology, the researcher...
Civil society is defined as a place where people have common and shared interests, values, purposes, and actions. Civil society is different from for-profit and government organizations since it includes groups and organizations such as community-based organizations, charity groups, and development non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (Meyer et al., 2020). Civil society...
The two parties present for all presentations According to Boyd (2016), there are always two parties considered during the presentation: the presenter and the audience. Each of these parties have their perceptions and requirements regarding presentation. The aim of the presenter is to introduce an idea, product or service to...
Introduction Human cloning has been a controversial topic for centuries as scientists see its potential for treating the illnesses and flows of future people’s generations, but the procedure itself is complicated and morally questionable. Today’s state of society and its medical abilities do not provide safe and ethical conditions for...
Abstract Child protective services (CPS) is a government institution, most commonly a branch of a state’s social services department. It maintains crucial responsibility for overseeing and investigating cases of child abuse and neglect and acts to protect the child and enforce state and federal laws when necessary. One of the...
Numerous disciplines have differing definitions of intelligence, which makes it harder to describe and classify it. Various psychologists have proposed various intelligence; for example, Sternberg (2020) proposed multiple intelligence. Both of these propositions have some generalizations stemming from the theories of intelligence. Although there are divergent viewpoints regarding intelligence, the...
There is no doubt that pamphlets of Thomas Paine made the Revolution popular among the masses. His American Crisis provided motivation both to the Continental Army and inhabitants of the Thirteen Colonies. Unlike Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, he used straightforward prose to deliver his democratic message to laborers, artisans, and...
There has been a shift in the usual gender roles; a man or a woman is not only a biological being but also a sample of particular features. The search for social harmony, acceptance of one’s strengths and weaknesses are acute global problems. Nowadays, people’s problems are caused by imposed...
