Title of Source “Manorama Patki: My low-income community doesn’t deserve stigma. It’s an amazing place to raise my family.” Summary of Source The narrative by Manorama Patki reflects the problems associated with stigmatizing residents of specific neighborhoods due to stereotypical thinking. The material focuses on identifying the unequal treatment of...
Introduction People are born with different abilities and in the course of living their creation can be altered due to different environmental conditions and life circumstances. One common feature of humanity is ability versus disability. Disability refers to limitations of a person’s capacity, which is viewed differently by diverse cultures...
Deliberately provocative and offensive behaviors on the Internet, collectively referred to as “trolling,” represent a constant threat to the civility of the online discourse. With the emergence and proliferation of social networks, the magnitude of Internet discussions on any topic of interest has increased considerably, providing more opportunities to engage...
When a large group of people has a common idea or problem, they may organize a movement to express their corporate issue and demand change. A social movement can be defined as “purposeful, organized groups that strive to work toward a common social goal” (OpenStax, 2015, p. 480). It has...
Group management is a complicated issue, and group well-being and good and prolific performance at the workplace depend not only on the leader but also on each group member. In order to let small groups be effective, the members of the group should communicate with each other and create a...
As one of the world’s developed countries, the United Kingdom has made significant accomplishments. Despite this development, the United Kingdom has several issues in the workplace, where the majority of its residents are employed. The United Kingdom constitution promotes every individual, regardless of their ethnic background or color, to elicit...
Introduction Each jurisdiction’s elected and appointed authorities ensure that all necessary and suitable measures are taken to safeguard people and property. Citizens expect their chosen representatives and leaders to act immediately to help them fix a crisis when they are endangered. Because of this expectation, citizens anticipate the government to...
Act-utilitarianism showcases its help in society as it is objective. The philosophy posits a particular distinct answer to every moral issue without eliciting moral dilemmas (Dimmock & Fisher, 2017). As such, it utilizes a form of scientific approach when dealing with ethical problems. Furthermore, act-utilitarianism is impartial. The philosophy judges...
The social justice issue of immigrants being discriminated against involves such systems as government, social organizations, and individuals. Immigrants are often treated poorly because of prejudices and biased thinking, thus suggesting the need for leaders who would protect the rights of the minority migrant populations. Sessa states that everyone participates...
Indigenous Americans represent one of the most stereotyped ethnic minority groups. The discussed population is still misrepresented in terms of appearance-related considerations. Also, Native Americans’ land use capacity and food procurement efforts’ complexity and technological maturity often get underestimated. The same is true for the diversity of indigenous peoples’ diets...
Discussing life and receiving advice from an older person is always an exciting experience because middle-aged and elderly adults usually have established core values and lifelong experiences. Indeed, these people went through several transition periods that made them more mature and wiser (Webster et al., 2018). According to Webster et...
Introduction In life, there are things to which people living in a society have grown accustomed, and would otherwise make living life feel different without them. Among these, the list runs long, including art, music, dance, and film. All these have been part and will always be part of human...
Working with individuals of different sexual orientations can be a complex task. Even though modern society tends to welcome diversity, some issues still exist and challenge representatives of various minorities. As for LGBT people, it is necessary to note that their sexual orientation can result in problems in three areas,...
It is a commonly accepted fact that privilege and oppression are existing and influential phenomena in today’s global community, and the Western one is no exception. McIntosh’s article was one of the academic flagships that widely spread awareness of these things among scholars, amateurs, and unrelated circles. The particular value...
The past decade has been notorious for the high amount of murders of unarmed black Americans by police officers. The rapid technological progress has made those atrocities more noticeable for many people. Congregational social workers can play a very significant role in addressing the problem of police brutality. The following...
Introduction Slavery was a dehumanizing system that undoubtedly helped shape the US and the world into what it is today. Although it has been centuries since the abolition of slavery in 1865, it still indirectly influences modern society. It is vital to study and understand the lives of the people...
The role of men and women in marriages is equally essential because their input to the union determines its success or failure. Traditionally, men were proud of being the sole breadwinner, and women were less concerned about how much their husbands earned as long as they could provide for the...
Introduction Intertextuality is the purposeful molding of the meaning of a text by some other text, whether by citation, allusion, calque, duplication, interpretation, pastiche, or parody. This essay analyses three artifacts: The DogForum discourse community, the National Black Cat Appreciation Day, and The Dog Training and Behavior Community on the...
The universal suffrage and the belief that every person has the right to express their will through freely choosing their political leaders have always been associated with the concept of democracy. In the United States, every individual who turns eighteen years old has a right, guaranteed to them by the...
Case In 2019, Police Officer Amber Guyger was convicted of the murder of Botham Jean in a 2017 case in which she entered his apartment and shot him thinking he was an intruder in her own nearby apartment, according to her testimony. Guyger was convicted and sentenced to 10 years...
In the qualitative study, various themes affecting Latino immigrants were identified for each stage of displacement. In Stage One, Seeking Opportunities, the authors found the theme of alienation to be common among the study participants during their experience in the United States. For Stage Two, Emotional Reaction, Serrata and Fischer...
Being a volunteering UNITER, I played a crucial role in safeguarding children’s rights and freedoms. An UNITER is a supporter of UNICEF USA, takes care of protecting children’s rights within the U.S. borders and abroad, and acts at the forefront. UNICEF UNITER brings together supporters to amplify the voices of...
Literature that can be trusted is generally considered a credible source. These are works that are supported by solid evidence besides frequently referencing previous scholarly work by other authors. Using reliable sources in research papers strengthens your own voice and argument. While different sources may talk about the same topic,...
Introduction In social work, group therapy is a necessary form of treatment to cover the needs of emotionally challenged people. It is not enough to find a place for a meeting or choose a leader who initiates communication. Opening a group session is a complex process that consists of several...
To date, slavery remains one of the most hideous inventions of the humankind. Implying the utmost case of human subjugation and the complete denial of one’s humanity, slavery is a truly horrendous phenomenon and a despicable blight on the human history. Although the era of slavery has ended, it will...
Introduction Sociology, the study of human social relationships and institutions, is a vital science in understanding and mediating interactions between individuals and groups of people. Humans are naturally social creatures, and the mutual influence people exhibit on each other while living in a society is complex. C.W. Mills, an American...
Introduction Aging is a common phenomenon that happens at a certain point in every individual’s life. With old age, there are a lot of changes that happen in a person’s life that suggest they might need help from people around them. Instead of embracing this as an opportunity to show...
Introduction Improper nutrition and the use of substandard products are the causes of high risks of occurrence and development of morbidity and complications, exposure to various infections, leading to the final unfavorable outcome – increased mortality. Today, this is one of the acute and pressing problems of the modern world,...
Introduction International firms are an integral part of the modern international society; because they meet the needs of several different groups of individuals who are not tied to a specific religion or identity. These establishments assist in establishing global relations, mediating political disputes, donating a stage for radical involvement, and...
While there are many brutal ways through which slaveowners intimidated their slaves, there were more vile and profound methods. Violence provides the most basic form of control, while others can be more efficient. The suffering of others, especially those one’s relatives, could have been used as a way to “motivate”...
Bullard, R. D. (2018). Dumping in Dixie: Race, class, and environmental quality. Routledge. This book provides an account of the relationship between the choice of a place for the hazardous-waste landfills and social and economic position of the communities that inhabit these areas. The author states that the poorer and...
Coase Theorem Economic activity can have some consequences, costly or beneficial, affecting other parties – externalities. The Coase theorem calls for private bargaining, which always leads to a better allocation of resources where externalities are present. However, such a theorem statement is not accurate since bargaining has limitations. In particular,...
Newham is a neighborhood in east London, which faces severe problems of inequality and poverty. In Newham, the number of children living in deficient income families is higher than in other city areas. Unemployment in the area is slightly above the London average, but unemployment benefits are significantly higher. This...
The role of a government is to ensure that its population is happy, healthy, and wealthy. However, different governments conceive of public benefits differently. China’s one-child policy was aimed to make the Chinese citizens happier and wealthier, limiting the population growth and ensuring that all people could provide for themselves....
People are born innocent and should always be granted equal rights. Based on Hart et al. the primary goal of any political associations is to preserve the natural rights of man. However, contemporary world may deny people multiple rights, ranging from freedom of expression, worship, association, speech and rights to...
Jo Goodwin Parker, in the essay “What Is Poverty?” discusses the various factors which accompany the life of a poor person. The author argues that there are situations when people cannot control the conditions in which they find themselves and pays special attention to various services and essential goods for...
The colonization of Africa, which lasted four centuries and included the abduction of 10 million Africans sent to America, can be perceived as a full-scale annexation of territories, never truly recognized by all participants in colonization. Belgium, France, Portugal, Germany, Great Britain divided the great continent into regions that were...
Many Black Americans were influenced by forced labor in the United States. Some slaves were able to escape, allowing them to write narratives, which varied greatly depending on who was writing them. Since men and women were handled differently during slavery, their recollections of such events differed. Thus, the following...
Introduction Pornography can be defined as any sexually explicit content presented in the form of sound, images, or video that is aimed at stimulating sexual excitement. In the United States, approximately 200,000 people are addicted to pornography, and 40 million people of all ages access it on a regular basis...
Social norms are unwritten laws that guide people on how to behave in a given social group. For example, children are known to have imaginary friends to talk to, play with, or share their secrets, but they usually grow out from that stage. However, it is abnormal for adults to...
Prostitution has been one of the major concerns of modern society. In a variety of countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Greece, and Austria sex work stays legal and is controlled by law. It might seem that decriminalization of the sex trade is inhumane, on the other hand, it gives...
Introduction In today’s world, you can observe different forms of discrimination. Prejudice caused by various biases and stereotypes has a negative impact on the development of society. Some people’s subjective views on equality seem to hinder natural democratic progress. Reducing the existing forms of discrimination by addressing the most acute...
Introduction The object of this study is alcohol and the effect it has on the human body. Alcoholism is the result of a relationship between genetic factors and environmental elements. It may cause brain damage and disorders related to psychological health. Alcohol abuse also has a negative impact on everyday...
The COVID-19 epidemic resulted in chronic psychosocial stressors. As a result, studies have discovered a significant motivation in quantifying social and community unease to provide psychological assistance to people. This greater awareness may aid in managing the present situation and future diseases and outbreaks (Saladino et al., 2020). The security...
Introduction Gender stereotypes and roles are an essential part of modern society and remain a somewhat controversial topic for discussion. These postulates are based on the distribution of responsibilities between men and women, which are inherent in them by fixed norms. However, with the development of society, these aspects change...
Sociologists use the method of sociological imagination to study the values, customs, and beliefs of various cultures. This concept allows us to view other groups’ relationships and behaviors through the lens of their history and social structure. In this paper, I will utilize the first, third, and seventh chapters to...
Introduction Human trafficking is a major international issue that affects millions of people across the globe. This is a disgraceful crime that is committed by traffickers in order to lure vulnerable individuals into remaining deprived of their dignity for the sake of money or any other benefits (Konrad, 2019). For...
Substance use has been a severe issue in the medical sphere for years. Current statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) reveal that approximately 136.7 million Americans aged 12 and above drink alcohol, 65.3 million engage in binge drinking, and 28.6 million had used an illicit...
Potential purpose The campaign’s ultimate goal could be to raise public awareness about the alarming increase in suicide rates. A variety of factors contribute to suicide, and the campaign’s goal is to draw attention to these issues and educate the public about the seriousness of the problem (Monteith et al.,...
An immigrant is a person who moves to live permanently in another country, like any other incidence its obvious to go through various challenges while in a new place. The transition from one’s usual lie and environment could be quite a hustle. Lee’s family moves from Korea to America, where...
Women’s rights are a much-debated subject, with new notions streaming in at the break of each dawn. Numerous works of art have been composed to shed more light on the subject of women’s rights and equality. The battle that remains to surge is overcoming mental repression. Some authors think that...
I found the documentary 1989 Tongues Untied interesting and eye-opening. I recognized numerous examples of the standpoint group theory from the movie. The theory asserts the importance of amplifying the voices of marginalized people. For instance, the documentary narrates the challenges that Black gay men underwent as they grew up....
Throughout history, collective mobilizations from community-based campaigns to the American civil rights movement have led to a profound transformation in a wide variety of contexts and societies. The unified efforts of the masses have continued to create a powerful human resource used for various purposes, such as rebellion or struggle...
Many types of crime often show that people have other problems in their lives. For example, many incidents where people steal money or food are related not to violence but rather to unmet needs. As supported by research, a society where the difference between poor and rich people is big...
Smoking is a global social issue, and its damage to health and elevated economic costs have been investigated over the last several decades worldwide due to the increased addiction of people to this habit. Indeed, tobacco smoking is a risk factor for developing such diseases as atherosclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Islamophobia is a term derived from two words, namely Islam and phobia. Generally, the phobia refers to illogical and inexplicable anxiety of a specific circumstance or object, while Islam denotes a religion practiced by mainly Arabian countries. In this regard, islamophobia describes the irrational fear, hatred, or hostility towards the...
Introduction Immigration policy has always been a thorny issue in democratic America, warming the market from within and extending that influence to international relations. Rapid and positive changes in the political game between immigrants and the U.S. government are impossible because of people’s legal and social adaptability. Many of the...
Alcohol addiction is a disease that manifests itself in the addiction to drinking alcoholic beverages often and in excessive quantities. Alcohol addiction disrupts brain activity and physical abilities, impairs memory and the ability to think correctly, a person begins to commit unreasonable acts. Alcohol affects the ability to make decisions...
My favorite school of ethics is consequentialism because this theory is based on the concept of thinking about consequences. The concept is exciting and controversial in matters of morality and ethics. According to Ellis (2019), this definition is one of the famous versions of utilitarianism. Let us consider two focal...
In this scientific work, an analysis of online resources aimed at the topic of technical objects will be carried out. However, one of them will be aimed at a non-technical audience and the second at a specialized one. Next, each website’s persuasive strategies to serve its primary audience’s needs will...
The film Berkeley in the Sixties covers several civil liberties and civil rights issues. At the basis of the narrative lies the Free Speech Movement (FSM), which started as a student process at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1964. During the sixties, freedom of speech was crucial to many...
One in every three children is permanently stunted for life from food shortages at home. This data reveals the menace currently facing humanity that requires immediate intervention. The 13minutes speech by Andrew Youn unveils the innovative farming techniques implemented by the One Acre Fund project intended to eradicate hunger and...
In their informative work titled “Watering the Leaves, Starving the Roots,” the authors analyze a report on the funding patterns influencing global females’ rights establishments and the economic status of such groups. The survey makes sense of the fast transforming landscape and suggests ways of mobilizing more resources for women’s...
Introduction The subject of immigration has been widely discussed for the past decades due to its significant impact on the US as a country. According to researchers, there are approximately 46 million immigrants in the USA, which is a number higher than in any other country worldwide (Khullar & Chokshi,...
Background The given historical analysis will primarily focus on the events of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The message will be communicated to a specific audience, which has no current knowledge of American history and its intricate elements of the development as well as internal racial issues. The Voting...
Black Lives Matter is a major international movement that fights against the discrimination and underrepresentation of Black people. It also tries to eliminate the absence of inclusiveness and the issues that the unwelcoming of diversity creates. The purpose of this paper is to view the Black Lives Matter movement through...
Rhetoric has a long and complicated development history in Western societies. Ancient Greeks are considered the first nation that elaborated on many principles that form a good and persuasive speech as well as providing various definitions. For instance, according to Aristotle, rhetoric is “the faculty of discovering in any particular...
Introduction The US is considered to be the country that demonstrated an extraordinarily high urban population growth a century ago. The US has gone a long way in building numerous towns and cities that could host millions of immigrants from the East Coast and all parts of the world. The...
The femininity roles in every society entail being passive, being subordinate, and nurturing. Conerly et al., mentions an example of the various types of feminism as liberal feminism. The liberal feminism asserts that women should have equal rights as men hence should be given the same employment and job opportunities....
Introduction The division into social classes is a conditional phenomenon, but it is obvious that this phenomenon is present formally and can negatively influence people’s lives. Social differences are the differences in society that are dictated by social factors: lifestyle – urban and rural population, division of labor – mental...
Stereotypes are assumptions regarding a group of people’s personal qualities or features. According to Bordalo et al. (2016), “stereotypes formed this way contain a “kernel of truth”: they are rooted in true differences between groups” (p. 1753). There is a large spectrum of social stereotypes that might vary depending on...
Due to the spread of the pandemic, all educational institutions and Houses of worship were closed for in-person attendance. In light of this crisis, people have begun to analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by religious communities as they enter this new world, the challenges of science and colleges during...
Encouraging Multicultural Mindset In my opinion, employees’ multicultural mindset can be encouraged directly and indirectly. As for the latter, it is important to remember that respectful attitudes towards other cultures start with respectful attitudes towards different points of view in general. In this regard, the training that would seek to...
Macro-level factors explaining divorce’s reasons include religion, divorce law, socioeconomic development, employment and women’s status, and attitudes toward divorce (Seccombe, 2018). Economic independence is a factor that triggers women to leave their husbands if the marriage is unhappy by extracting women from traditional roles. Women with egalitarian views have a...
Introduction Any child or teenager can become a victim of bullying, regardless of physical, intellectual abilities or financial situation. Psychological trauma is received not only by the participants of the harassment but also by its witnesses. Psychological concepts such as self-concept, self-esteem, and self-presentation are inextricably linked with bullying. The...
I have chosen to discuss the article “Many Jobless Workers Aren’t Getting Help” by New York Times editorial board. The paper presents an enumeration of the issues that the established unemployment insurance policy cannot resolve. The problem has become evident as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the country’s economy. Multiple...
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola illustrated rather idealistic overviews of human nature based on certain characteristics that differentiate individuals through the ability to grow and perfect themselves. Thus, the author has stated that everything in nature operates under specific laws that cannot be changed, avoided, or altered (Pico della Mirandola). Humans,...
Celeste could be drawing false conclusions from her research between weight and popularity. She concluded that the correlation between being overweight and popularity means that a child being overweight causes them to be unpopular. However, correlation does not automatically indicate that two variables have a causal relationship (Gravetter & Forzano,...
Based on the available information, athletes sometimes get preferential treatment when accused of sexual violence. Sometimes this is due to their wealth and influence, sometimes – to the inaction of law enforcement services. In addition, it is not uncommon for allegations of sexual violence to be false and occur because...
Introduction In the video Ted Talk, Andrew Yountalks about ways of curbing poverty. He talks of the poor people in East Africa, who are mostly farmers. He discusses three main points which can help farmers produce adequate yields to sustain themselves and the community. This essay explores some of the...
Introduction The Mexican Americans have been segregated for a long time after Americans conquered Mexican lands in the Southwest in the 18th century. The Mexicans in the Southwestern region encountered numerous challenges, including working as laborers whose main activity was to works in derogatory jobs. They, therefore, felt segregated by...
Ethics Code Comparison The similarity of these codes is that they both urge engineers to be honest. Both specify the need to ethically perform services for each client. Both documents state that for engineers, safety should be a top priority in the performance of their duties. The difference is that...
Bourdieu’s concept of habitus addresses the theme of external influence that individuals experience from certain expectations imposed by society. Many other philosophers and sociologists previously discussed the concept of society’s influence on people and their perceptions and actions in defining different roles for people in society. However, Bourdieu was able...
A social worker is a specialist who assists in everyday life and provides moral and legal support to vulnerable segments of the population, such as orphans. This profession primarily requires a high level of humanity, developed intuition, the ability to empathize with someone else’s grief, and the ability to understand...
Feminist ethics theory concerns the empowerment of women in society. It was developed in the mid-twentieth century to account for the role of males and females. The theory focused on questioning the position of women in the community. At the start, the theory aimed at psychology’s observational studies and later,...
Ethnic and racial inequalities have been crucial issues to address within American society. Racial inequality was experienced by many people of color living in the US, and that became a big concern for many people. Effectively combatting the problem could not be undergone by a single individual. That is why...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected nearly every aspect of life for many people worldwide. The rapid spread of the virus and the attempts of national governments to prevent the further increase in cases forced numerous individuals to adjust how they work, study, and communicate with others. Thus, communication...
Introduction Bullying is one of the most pervasive challenges that school-age children and adolescents face. Teachers, parents, and students should ensure that bullying does not happen because it has severe psychological and physical effects. One of the strategies that can be used to prevent bullying effectively is the implementation of...
The Kenyan society considers homosexuality a taboo topic in the social and cultural essence. Being a conservative community, Kenyans view homosexuality and being transgender as immoral and degradation of cultural beliefs and values. Most people are hostile and discriminate against homosexuals, calling them names that insult or negatively describe the...
The 21st century was expected to become one of equality and freedom from bias. Nonetheless, real-life demonstrates that discrimination based on gender, age, race, and numerous other factors has not become a relic of the past yet. Still, modern people are actively undertaking attempts to eradicate infringement of people who...
In today’s globalized world, people from different backgrounds are more than likely to find themselves working together toward a common goal or, at the very least, interacting. As a result, openness to diversity becomes a crucial aspect of any given group’s internal dynamics strongly related to its efficiency and success...
With the modern world constantly changing and developing, it can be difficult to raise awareness about the challenges it is facing. Many people around the world know about environmental issues, such as global warming and climate change, but not all of them are aware of environmental racism. Although measures have...
Introduction It is important to study the topic of sociology because unlike some other sciences, it operates with clear concepts that are constantly used in everyday life. At the very beginning of the subject formation, thoughts and ideas arose that describe the subject of science exclusively at the level of...
There are different points of view in many areas of society. Along with the development of society, it is necessary to progress in attitudes toward certain factors appearing in contemporary human life. For example, the issue of the LGBT community is still controversial because citizens have different attitudes toward homosexual...
CNN’s study and Davis’ replication suggest that Black children still experience bias while preferring light skin. Despite the original test happening approximately 70 years ago, when society was segregated, the outcome did not change (CNN, 2010; Reel Works, 2020). It could mean that the narrative is generational, inherited by children...
Introduction Affirmative action policies are intended to give rights and privileges to groups that were formerly discriminated against based on their race, nationality, or gender. The first serious attempt to eliminate all types of social inequality in the U.S was made by John F. Kennedy, who signed “Executive Order No....
The pages of human history include many great episodes, some of which may seem quite strange to the modern reader. In an era when scientific activity was not prioritized or encouraged, obscurantism and belief in imaginary scenarios were recognized among social attitudes. For this reason, scientists who proposed ideas contrary...
This paper delves into my opinions on the ethics of human cloning. This subject is an incredibly sensitive ethical issue that is still being debated today. Cloning to generate offspring is largely seen as immoral, and numerous countries have passed laws forbidding it. However, human cloning for scientific research has...
Introduction It is important to note that the social constructs and categories of race, class, gender and other grouping methods are imposed onto individuals with a predetermined type of identity. The Intersectional Theory provides a broader view of the issue by showcasing how one might experience oppression from a multitude...
Heffernan mentions, “This kind of Internet use isn’t usefully described as an addiction,” concerning the case of a young girl. Gabriela is a 20-year-old student from New York who is worried that she might be addicted to the Internet. Gabriela sleeps with her laptop and spends a lot of time...