All people are born to be equal as a person, and his or her feelings and freedoms are of the highest value. Mutual respect, access to all possible services, free choice are the basic principals of human existence in the modern world. People were suffering from different kinds of inequality...
Digital divide is a term used to refer to social and economic differences that exist within a given population due to varying levels of access to information and communication technology (Ragnedda & Muschert 2013). The term is used variably depending on the population or geographical region under study. For example,...
Communication is essential in career development because it enables an individual to interact and interrelate with others effectively. Without communication, it would be difficult for professionals to collect important information and relay them to relevant authorities or other concerned persons. For effective communication to take place, an individual has to...
Abstract Sexual orientation is a debate that has attracted diverse reactions from people. Societies have shown different attitudes towards homosexual relationships over time. Such attitudes range from anticipating all people to engage in heterosexual relationships. This situation resulted in the creation of laws that repressed homosexual relationships in the early...
Introduction One old habit, which has been practiced by a big population of people, is smoking. Smoking entails consumption of tobacco through burning it. Though burning of this substance, a person inhales the vapor that comes from smoking tobacco. The vapor is absorbed by the alveoli situated in the lungs...
Introduction Traditionally, women were treated as slaves who had to abide by the rules of their masters. The house was their only place. They could cook, give birth, wash, and take care of their husbands and children. They had no freedom to go anywhere without the permission from their folks....
Introduction Several studies have been conducted to establish the relationship between biology and the formation of gender and sexual identities. The findings of the studies have shown that gender identity is hard-wired into the brain, and its formation does not depend on psychology or other factors such as environment even...
The modern world keeps battling racism every day, and even though the worst and the most severe stages of it are over now, there are still a lot of judgments, stereotypes, and prejudices remaining. Prejudices should not be underestimated by society; they are truly dangerous and destructive. They bother millions...
Standardization Opponents of same-sex marriage oppose it because of tradition There is no evidence to prove that tradition is a good reason for denying same-sex couples legal recognition The definition of marriage is based on its evolution The institution of marriage has evolved over time Thus same-sex marriages should be...
Introduction Effective communication has always been a challenge to many individuals. In fact, several scholars and psychologists are still grappling with the issue of successful passage of information from one point to another. Communication challenges are mainly due to the differences that common with age and social structure. Individuals of...
Introduction The use of animals in research and scientific experimentation (vivisection) dates back to the early years of the 19th century (Matfield 149). Vivisection is a subject of heated debates among proponents and opponents who agree on certain aspects and disagree on others. The number of animals used in research...
Introduction Culture underscores beliefs, knowledge, customs, morals, and any other associated capabilities and behaviors attained by human beings in a given society. The distinguishing characteristic of culture is that it is affiliated with a particular social group in a certain period. The various components enshrined in culture include symbols and...
Gender roles, their characteristics, origin, and development are discussed in the framework of various sociological, psychological, and biosocial theories. The existing studies suggest that their formation and development is mainly affected by the society and culture (Lippa 44). It is worth noting that despite the fact that a person is...
A drug is a substance that can influence the normal functioning of the body when consumed or introduced into the human body. A drug is not considered as a food substance as it has intoxicating effect on the user by affecting the nervous system of the user. A drug can...
Media’s Role The media and culture have an inclusion relationship. Culture describes people’s ways of life, where values and meanings are expressed through education, institutions and arts. Conversely, the media is a cultural institution that mediates between culture and society. The media convey cultural products such as values, practices and...
Major Causes and Consequences of Racial Conflicts between Asian Americans and African Americans in the U.S.A over the Last 2-3 Decades Racial discrimination is regarded as a major issue of concern in several nations around the world. For instance, in the United States of America, racial discrimination is rampant. As...
Communication can be defined as the exchange or passage of messages from an individual to another with the aim of creating or influencing meanings assigned to certain events. Contrary to many people’s perception, communication is not a mono-faceted phenomenon. A study of its qualities shows that communication is a dynamic...
Introduction Legalization of marijuana went through various phases in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Marijuana is usually legalized only for medical use, while other usage types are partially restricted or illegal. Marijuana Legalization in Colorado In the year 2000, the use of medical marijuana was allowed for the first...
Advocacy can be considered as one of the fastest ways towards social changes. The exclusion of the ex-felons from the voting process is based on the idea that people who committed felonies, took part in the rebellion arrangement, or participated in such kind of activities cannot have a legal right...
Introduction Undocumented immigration is a very contentious issue in the United States. Drawing from a study by Burger (37), undocumented immigrants have existed in the United States since the year 2011 and deserve recognition and assistance from the government in order to settle. While most undocumented immigrants are from Ireland,...
Introduction Immigration generally involves the movement of people from one country to another in search of better opportunities for work or education. In the United States, immigration is said to have started with the movement of Spanish settlers into the country [1]. Presently, many people have left their countries and...
Introduction A defining feature of this century has been the rise of the globalization phenomenon. By definition, globalization is the increased integration of nations in various aspects including economic, cultural, and political. This phenomenon has been more apparent in the 21st century. It has had significant effects on all counties...
Introduction The United States of America has always been a country with immigrants coming from all around the world. The population of the United States consists of multiple cultural and ethnic groups, has many religions and lifestyles, and speaks a variety of languages. The number of immigrants of all ethnicities...
Introduction Population growth comes with societal downturns due to the unpredicted demographic changes. Therefore, some Asian countries like China have embarked on specific policies and strategies to control the growth of the population. This move will see India leapfrog China as the most populous country in the world. This paper...
Introduction Various scholars have explored the concepts of human rights and citizenship, especially the form of relationship that exists between the two. It is noted that citizenship and human freedoms are closely linked. The nature of this relationship is especially evident in the promotion of justice in the society. In...
Considering the simmering divide in the current debate on immigration policy issues, the United States lawmakers are not in a position to take a common ground on the legal aspects of the immigration policy. One of the major reasons that have been cited for the congress letdown is the deficiency...
Introduction Culture denotes people’s way of life, behaviors, social norms, ideas, and traditions that influence their decision-making and socialization processes. It is transmitted from one person to another through language and behavior-modeling performances. Therefore, it can proclaim or discourage certain behaviors within a society. In this process, culture determines the...
Introduction Social control largely refers to the administrative or societal practices and mechanisms that normalize both personal and group performance. In fact, social control leads to compliance and conformity to the guidelines of any societal group, state, or society. Societal control transpires at all the echelons of the social order....
Human rights are international standards that define the measures of personal freedom for every human being. They are appreciated by the international community as the legal regulations that should be achieved by all nations and states. The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, meant...
The role of the international treaties as a legal framework for an international collaboration of the states gains momentum. Contract form of regulation of international relations determines the stability and continuity of the development of the world order1. One of the peculiarities of international law is that the process of...
Throughout history, human interactions have been characterized by the effects of prejudice and discrimination such as crime, war, hatred, conflicts, mass murder, and genocide. Social psychology holds that prejudice and discrimination are the primary causes of human conflict that explain why people hate and attack each other. Prejudice can be...
A number of families and individuals in the modern society are struggling with the problem of substance abuse. Addiction, which is the dependence on a particular drug, is today regarded as one of the most complex areas in mental health (Montvilo, 2013). A number of theoretical concepts and therapeutic procedures...
The term ‘ideology’ has a long history. It was formulated by Antoine Louis Claude Destutt in 1796. The phrase is a combination of two words. The two are ‘idea’ and ‘logy’ (Zizek 53). Destutt used the term to refer to one feature of his science of ideas. In the process,...
Technology and communication Communication is one of the essential practices in life because it creates a connection that allows access between persons or places. Communication is inescapable, irreversible, complicated, and contextual in nature (Norris 26). Over the years, people have developed various ways of communication. Some have improved its efficiency...
Description of the Issue Social workers and human services professionals should use their abilities to address various issues affecting the wider society. Social problems make it impossible for many people to achieve their goals. Such professionals are equipped with the best competencies to deal with different social problems. The idea...
I have chosen a financial/banking set-up to represent the workplace. This is an interesting representation of gender and labor because women are pursuing education to the same level as men, yet upon visiting a bank, for example, one realizes the unequal representation of gender in this workplace. The bank is...
Traditional narratives are quite elaborate and much complicated when compared to graphic novels. When a reader goes through a novel, he or she is able to form personal images of the settings and characters under discussion. Though graphic text contains fewer words, this does not hinder in any way its...
The study is designed to answer whether there is a relationship between the approach to using social media and changes in the internal communication in public sector institutions in Dubai and whether the use of social media influences the effectiveness of internal communication. The paper reveals the relevance of the...
Introduction People consume recreational drugs to get the euphoric effect that these psychotropic products create. The most extensively consumed illegal psychotropic substance is marijuana. Governments across the world, including the Canadian one, have engaged in aggressive actions to mitigate the production and consumption of this drug within their borders. Law...
Introduction Human rights are a universal issue that applies to countries and groups around the world. The issue of human rights is also both controversial and sensitive as it applies to humanity around the world. However, the issue of human rights has since become entangled with political agendas around the...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed discussion on hunger. The discussion will begin with an overview of the state of hunger in various parts of the world. This will include the prevalence and causes of hunger in different regions. The overview will be followed by...
Introduction The global population is projected to reach 10 billion by the year 2100 or earlier (Andreev, Kantorová & Bongaarts, 2013). Having increased from six billion to seven billion between the years 1999 and 2013, it is apparent that the global population is growing significantly (Andreev, Kantorová & Bongaarts, 2013)....
The society is in a constant state of change and development. As these changes occur, people adjust their lifestyles, beliefs, as well as how they carry out certain activities. This leads to differences between people who were born in different periods. In most cases, different generations have different values and...
Introduction In the contemporary society, gender discrimination has been taken as an obvious phenomenon. This essay will seek to explore this topic of sex-based disadvantage by taking an analytical look at how the law reflects, reinforces or challenges this constant pattern of inequality. Matters of gender discrimination have been the...
Counselors can use different models whenever making ethical decisions. The role of such models is to “bring clarity and order to the decision-making process” (Remley & Herlihy, 2015, p. 14). The undeniable fact is that arriving at ethical decisions can be quite challenging due to the dilemmas involved. To record...
Introduction Slavery is malpractice that exposed the inhuman nature of mankind. The malpractice was ridiculed and criticized by many people because it violated the natural freedoms and rights of man. Unfortunately, the end of slavery marked the new beginning of new malpractice that has left millions of people helpless and...
In their article, Østbye et al. (2013) affirm that though obesity in children has an intricate etiology, the home setting controls the weight of children through shaping their physical exercise and consumption patterns. Parents facilitate physical activity at home via the creation of time for exercise, provision of convenient play...
Introduction Our society rests on several fundamental concepts that precondition the way it functions and people act in various situations. These unique aspects emerged at the dawn of human civilization as regulations needed to create the ground for the further evolution of mankind and guarantee its survival. Therefore, along with...
Introduction The concepts of self-determination and sovereignty have been widely dominant over the past decades. In fact, many celebrations have been witnessed during the United Declaration of Human Rights anniversaries. In these celebrations, both the concepts highlight the subsequent state covenants that are primarily meant to enforce legal norms and...
Abstract This paper aims at identifying different causes, which contribute to gender differences in crimes. Primary focus is made on discovering actual facts regarding the subject under consideration. However, specific attention is paid to observations and perceptions of gender differences as a background for research. Therefore, this study is based...
Abstract The issue of female leadership in the financial sector holds high significance for the establishment of equity principles in the society. Because of the existing prejudice, women are underrepresented in the contemporary business world significantly. Various gender equality (GE) tools have been created to address the specified concern, yet...
Introduction In the studies of gender, there two dominant thereotical constructs. These are sexuality and gender. In the attempt to understand how social construction of gender and race is done, it is crucial to appreciate and acknowledge the difference between gender and sexuality. Sexuality refers to the biological and bodily...
Introduction Immigration to the United States began in the 14th century when heroes such as Sir. Raleigh, among others, attempted to colonize the United States. However, immigration policy changed overtime due to challenges such as terrorism and drug abuse, among others. This paper will explore the history of U.S. Immigration...
The paper at hand is going to analyze Chapter 2 of ¡Chicana Power! Contested Histories of Feminism in the Chicano Movement, written by Maylei Blackwell. The author of the book (a professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, interdisciplinary scholar, oral historian, teacher, and social activist) has already contributed a lot...
Introduction Racial discrimination among college students is an issue that is raising concern in our modern society. According to Williams (2009), the United States has a long history of racial discrimination targeted against the minorities. Institutions of learning are some of the places where racial discrimination is perfected in North...
Child abuse is physical, sexual, or psychological neglect of a child by a parent or caregiver. According to BBC, the United States of America has the highest child abuse record among the industrialized countries worldwide (“America’s Child Death Shame,” 2011). To understand the reasons of the US having the highest...
Introduction The societal structure has been changing rapidly as the world embraces civilization. One of the main changes that have been witnessed in the modern society is the new role of women as the breadwinners of their families. In the past, women were expected to take care of their families....
Introduction Homosexuals are people with unusual sexual preferences. They are socially unacceptable due to their deviant practices. Nowadays, homosexuals are demanding for an equal treatment with the heterosexuals. With the occurrence of gay marriages, there is a debate over the precise definition of a normal and acceptable human sexual orientation....
Introduction Immigration, which is the movement of individuals from one geopolitical area to another for social, economic, or political reasons, has become prevalent in the 21st century. This pervasiveness has led to a number of issues that have caused governments to implement policies aimed at mitigating it. When coming up...
Introduction This paper is based on the topics of race and culture. It seeks answers to the question of whether people’s identity is defined by race or by culture. It is argued that culture plays a greater role in influencing people’s identity than race. The reason is that people’s identity...
Blind authors’ memoirs Sacks, the author of the article, The Mind’s Eye, borrows most of his ideas from memoirs submitted to him by blind authors. Sacks’ first lesson about visualizing power among the blind is borrowed from the article, Touching the Rock an Experience of Blindness, by Hull who narrates...
For the last couple of decades same-sex marriage has been argued about actively and widely. This issue has now been turned into a massive social problem that creates heated discussions all around the world. The public recognition of the rights of homosexual people has given a push to the further...
Introduction The subject on single motherhood has been ignored for a long time. People often struggle to meet their daily needs without caring if everybody else is leading a comfortable life. In the real sense, single mothers struggle to make ends meet. The four central themes discussed in this paper...
Kantian Ethics Immanuel Kant believed that people are guided by moral principles that ensure they live comfortably (Ellington 121). He argues that the society has a set of moral beliefs that control the behavior of people and that everybody must respect the guidelines provided to promote understanding, respect, harmony, and...
Introduction Corporate social responsibility is defined as the regular commitment by corporations to act morally and take part in economic development while enhancing the quality of life of the employees, as well as the surrounding community and society in general. CSR occurs when businesses engage in operations that seem to...
Introduction Social networks play a very significant role in romantic relationships. The roles may include initiating such relationships, maintaining them, or even dissolving the relationships (Lepper 189). Other benefits may accrue from membership in such sites when in a relationship. However, there may be disadvantages, and negative emotions present, such...
In the article “The ethics of animal research Talking Point on the use of animals in scientific research” by Simon Festing & Robin Wilkinson, the issue of animal research ethics is discussed. This question of ethics of animal research has been debated by researchers and animal-rights activists for many years....
Standardization Opponents of same-sex marriage oppose it because of tradition There is no evidence to prove that tradition is a good reason for denying same sex couples legal recognition The definition of marriage is based on its evolution The institution of marriage has evolved over time Thus same sex marriages...
Gay marriage can be termed as the union of two persons of the same biological gender. This form of marriage is legally and socially accepted in some states. In the twentieth century, many countries started formalizing marriage between two persons of the same gender. It has been recognized as a...
Introduction Child abuse is a violation of child right; it may be physical, psychological or emotional; it may happen in the family setting, day care centers, and schools or in the society generally. Although there is a common accepted agreement that some violence can be legitimized, under the name ‘necessary...
Introduction When a man and a woman are joined together in marriage, their union is meant to last until the death of one of them. When couples are dating, they can stay for a very long time without having disputes and if they have any they are easily solved. But...
Introduction A father is the male parent while mother is the female parent. Parents have a role to play in bringing up their children whether they are biological parents or not. They have a role in development of personality of their children. The conventional roles duty of every parent has...
Children who are raised in a two parent (husband and wife) nuclear family formation generally are more socially and emotionally stable than children raised in non-traditional families. This is so since both parents are important in the upbringing of a child as each of them has a specific role to...
Abstract Many are the times we always find ourselves in a fix of how to balance our work and family issues. Both of these two elements are an integral part of our lives and nonetheless important. Work is necessary in our lives for us to provide for our families but...
Introduction Physical punishment involves the application of force to inflict physical pain on the child to discourage the likelihood of repeating an undesirable behavior. Physical punishment may take the form of hitting, kicking, scratching, and pinching among other methods that are generally applied to cause discomfort in the child being...
Legalization of gay marriages has been a subject of furious public debate for quite some time now. This is an emotive issue with the majority of people in America enraged at the legalization of gay marriage in some states. Protests against gay marriages have been reported in many parts of...
Gender is range of social, physical and biological characteristics of an individual, which differentiate a person from masculine or fiminine. This means that societies have different gender perceptions depending on how their traditions define men and women. The society assigns roles to its members depending on their gender orientations and...
Introduction Max Weber defines sociology as a discipline, which challenges the common perception of people’s actions. Ogburn sees it a body that deals with collective existence and its association with aspects of customs, innate atmosphere, and genetics. However, a group of people who live within a given territory where they...
Introduction Population density refers to the measure of the number of people in a geographic area. It is represented as the number of people per square kilometer of an area (Steg, 2013). Deducing population density involves fractioning the number of people against the size of their habitat. Population density and...
Effective application of good leadership and group dynamics remains as one of the most effective methods of maintaining intrinsic group member’s commitment to their work, relationship with others, cooperation with the management and contribution towards achieving the mission of a group for the sole purpose of growth and sustainability. Effective...
Introduction People become heroes by giving their time and money to the community in a selfless manner. Heroes give beyond people’s expectation, as they aim at enhancing the lives of the surrounding community. Their contributions are always recognized, and the heroes become models that people would want to imitate at...
Introduction Social networking is a pervasive phenomenon. Millions of Internet users around the globe have at least one social network profile. It has become popular and convenient to use social networks for pleasure and business. With 65 percent of social network users being young, social networking is truly an essential...
Introduction This report discusses child labor as a global issue challenging families today. Its linkage to globalization is discussed and some solutions to this issue are offered. Child Labor Description According to the International Labor Organization (2013), children engage in different tasks but not all these tasks constitute child labor....
Abortion is a term that brings chills to many people and the world at large. The debate on whether abortion should be legalized or banned still rages with opponents and proponents of the issue airing their different opinions. In simple terms, abortion is simply the deliberate annihilation of the growth...
Abortion is a term that brings chills to people and the word at large. The debate on whether abortion should be legalized or banned still rages with opponents and proponents of the issue airing their different opinions. Abortion happens whenever pregnancy is gotten rid of before the unborn child, commonly...
Stereotypes are the generalization or oversimplified ideas about certain human groups based on race, nationality, tribe, or sexual orientation among other categories. Stereotypes based on gender, behavior, and physical appearance are not worth embarking on since they have negative effects on human. These stereotypes of gender identity, behavior, and physical...
Introduction Both parents should play an equal role in raising their children. Presently, life has dramatically changed; this change couple with family needs has altered their tight schedules. Though some of the challenges such as balancing work-related issues, and family has been an uphill task for most parents, many of...
The author acknowledges that cultural interaction and youth media has resulted in a new world. Youth media has highlighted the strong capacity of the music cultures and styles to spread across boundaries. Today the issues of the human locality have become secondary. The wave of globalization has created a new...
In most cultures, women have historically been regarded as inferior to men. However, this trend has changed considerably over the last century. Numerous actions have been undertaken, especially in the developed nations, to ensure that women gain equal treatment to men. These efforts have led to some profound changes in...
Introduction One of the major challenges that career people face is striking a balance between their careers and family lives. This emanates from the complexity and demands of work life. Many careers are very demanding and therefore require long hours of work and absence from the family. Many organizations have...
Introduction The authors of the book aim at understanding some important aspects of religion in the US. It is worth to note that religion is a crucial component of society, and it helps to achieve stability and relatively high levels of economic growth. Specifically, the scholars who have written the...
Introduction Though not often recognized in many places around the world, the police play a very critical role in making sure that citizens live peacefully and are able to go about their daily activities without fear. The police are generally fighters of crime and criminals in society. While many people...
Introduction In today’s society, technology has become a central aspect of people’s lives. Technology is widely used in socializing, education, governance, healthcare, and communication (Harrington, 2011). People have become overly dependent on technology much to the compromise of their social and family lives. People no longer need to attend school...
Despite the increasing acceptance of homosexual relationships in the community, the debates concerning the legal permission for gay couples to marry remain rather intense. Same-sex couples should be allowed legally marry so that to avoid the discrimination of the minorities by providing all citizens with the marriage benefits and increasing...
Introduction Being a man or a woman is not wholly defined by biological aspects of an individual but goes further to include social, economic, political, culturally and other social aspects. The idea that sex is given biologically but its roles and expectation, which are seen to be different, are defined...
Introduction Racism is one issue that affects a lot of nations in the world today. It is defined in several ways. Racism is majorly regarded as the act of discriminating or prejudicing a person or specific people based on their skin color, gender, physical or biological appearance. A racist is...
