Introduction The relationship between the rise of human security and the rise of human rights plays an important role in the creation of safe international and interpersonal relations. There are many profit and non-profit organizations, the goal of which is to underline the importance of human security and rights and...
Social stratification is the ranking of people in the society hierarchically. In major societies in the world, some categories of people are more important than others. Max Weber’s writing on social stratification is different from the views expressed by Karl Marx. Social stratification, as expounded by Max Weber, has three...
Abstract Even though the issue of family violence has long been ignored, it gained wide recognition once society acknowledged the significance of respecting human rights and the criticality of protecting them. Because the victims of family violence were given a chance to be heard, scholars focused on studying the impact...
Introduction In the past decades, research on child labor has been conducted, and appropriate methods have been developed to combat it (Cunningham, 2006). A suggestive list of historical documents on childhood and child labor captures thousands of articles, books, essays, government reports, newspaper commentaries, and even humanitarian bodies that define...
In order to determine whether the negative opinion towards immigration by the general public is justified or not, it is necessary to examine the issue from a micro and macro perspective. The macro perspective in this case focuses on the opinion that immigrants, whether legal or illegal, are actually taking...
Introduction The criminalization and prohibition of drugs is aimed at reducing the negative effects of drug abuse. However, the prohibition has not solved the problem of drug misuse; in fact, it has made it worse. The war on drugs has become a very expensive venture in an economically strained world,...
Introduction Human trafficking refers to the transportation, recipient as well as conscription of persons through the means of force, threat, abduction, fraud and deception. The human trafficking comprises of the abuse of a position vulnerability, giving and receiving of any form of payment or gifts so as to get the...
Communication is the basis of any relationship, and it can determine whether this relationship will last as well as its nature – friendship or love. There are some critical aspects of communication between people that can affect how individuals feel about each other. If not addressed, some problems can cause...
Introduction The perception of women’s role in society has experienced drastic changes over the past century in most countries. Shifting from patriarchal principles to the idea of gender equality, a range of states have accepted and supported women’s entrance into other spheres such as the workplace, political relationships, and similar...
Introduction Domestic violence has turned out to be a global problem, with hundreds of thousands of people being victims of the vice. Violence accounts for the majority of death and disabilities worldwide, and this is an indication that domestic violence is a serious issue (Howard, Trevillion, & Agnew-Davies, 2010). Today,...
Introduction The two texts discuss African Americans and the issues they face in modern American society. This response paper will analyse the two texts regarding issues that relate to African Americans in the US. Body Cashmere observes that many African Americans do not agree on the most appropriate term that...
Introduction Since the 19th Century, women have been agitating for equality in all life aspects. Apparently, women have made huge developments in education, workplace, and within the family setup, but they are yet to achieve equality. Therefore, on wonders why this trend persists. The pertinent question is whether there is...
Introduction Socioeconomic status (SES) is frequently determined using a mixture of factors such as education, earnings, as well as professions. A constant observation of SES as gradient discloses its magnitude in promoting unfair provision and distribution of resources. The increasing trend of discrimination in the allocation of resources is evident...
Abstract The notion of human rights is something that has been interpreted differently over the past four centuries. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) outlines the historical steps that have been undertaken in order to redefine the meaning of human rights. As a result, several theories have been put...
Introduction The word Identity is a term that has many meanings and this depends on the theoretical framework being used. It is a term that is used to describe a person as he appears to others. This description may entirely depend on the person describing it. In other words, how...
Introduction Fertility, mortality and migration are among the main determinants of a country’s population. Fertility rate is the measure of the working age and young population in relation to the level of retirees or old age population. Fertility has been dropping in the developed countries for many decades. The decline...
Do you think it is important for social workers to be able to work with groups? Why? Social working in groups is very crucial in the sense that it facilitates individual development and growth. In most social settings, workers can evaluate the feeling, attitudes, and behavior of various individuals. In...
Introduction The basic goods which the society can provide to its members – income, welfare, prestige, and power – are distributed among them unevenly. The number of benefits available for every person depends on his or her socially significant features including race, gender, caste, etc. This differentiation of people within...
Cultural identity can be defined as an individual’s sense of belonging to a cultural framework that develops as a result of being educated in the certain cultural environments. In this context, culture is learnt within the society, and it influences the individual’s vision and identity (Assumpta & Sandin, 2009, p....
Interpersonal Communication in Relationships: Identifying Barriers In this letter, I recount the fundamental principles of interpersonal communication, which could be applied by you in your daily association. According to my personal observations, newly engaged couples often face misunderstandings and can not go over some principal communication barriers. Since I have...
Introduction Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination are the supporters of life in any society. Unfortunately, it is difficult to imagine a country free from these social biases as either at work or in everyday life people face this problem. Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination are three most spread types of social biases...
Abstract The United States of America has remained very attractive to the illegal immigrants who believe that this is a land of opportunities. Most of the illegal immigrants come to the country to look for better employment opportunities. In a recent report, the country is estimated to host over 11...
“I have a dream” was a speech delivered by Martin Luther King Junior on August 28, 1963, in Washington D.C. While Martin Luther was an activist, loved and followed by many people, he had a talent of delivering his speeches in such a way that people were made to listen...
Sociology is often confused with other social sciences. For instance, some may think that economics or political sciences can be called different aspects of sociology. However, these people are quite mistaken. Sociology is a field that focuses on human society. It is not concerned with a particular aspect of the...
Introduction Nowadays, it became a commonplace practice among many social scientists to refer to the racialized notion of ‘whiteness’ (and to the concept of race, in general) as an essentially social construct, which came into being on the account of representatives of European socio-political elites striving to retain their social...
Introduction One of the common elements that characterize contemporary organizations is workplace violence. It refers to physical, verbal, or emotional acts of aggression that compromise the health and safety of employees (Park, Cho, & Hong, 2015). Majority of workplace violence cases do not involve incidents with extremely unfortunate or dire...
Introduction The use of drugs can be recognized as one of the most harmful tendencies in contemporary society. Ever since childhood, each and every one of us is taught by parents and teachers about the harmful influence of drugs, their destructive effects, and the extremely negative consequences. In theory, every...
Immigrants and Immigration Policies International laws have a provision that mandates states to draft immigration policies and related laws. However, it does not give the right to violate human rights through these laws and policies. Immigration laws and policies of the United States have failed to uphold the rights of...
The modern social relations in the United States are the results of the complex and prolonged social policy oriented to forming two opposite camps: the privileged white people and discriminated black people. The problem is in the fact that although slavery was abolished 150 years ago, the social oppression and...
The modern world is still facing similar issues that society experienced years ago. Violence and abusive behavior against children are the problems that should be eliminated in the modern and progressive world. Children should be respected and treated equally, and every person should understand that it is not acceptable to...
Introduction Since the beginning of the 20th century, women have protested consistently to gain equal gender rights. While some may argue that women have garnished even more rights than men, many women and feminist groups might not particularly agree. Feminist groups still believe women are heavily discriminated in today’s world....
The history (starting after WWII) and current status of immigration in the US; legal and illegal The question of immigration is one of the most discussible and vital problems in the USA. More than two hundred years ago, one of the Founding Fathers of the USA, Benjamin Franklin, was anxious...
In the world today, there are those people who own a lot of wealth and therefore live prestigious lives. These people are normally accorded respect in the regions where they live. Wealthy people can afford anything that they desire ranging from medical care, education, prestigious jobs, and security (Lizardo, 2006)....
Introduction Fighting drug abuse especially marijuana in the United States is an uphill task due to the widespread use of the drug. The government stands to be a great loser in the war against the use of this illegal drug since it cannot collect the taxes it is supposed to...
Feminism refers to a movement and a set of ideologies aiming at redefining, identifying, and defending the political, economic and social rights of women in society In particular, the major role of feminists is to advocate for equal chances for women in education and employment. The theory emerged from the...
Wilmot, William W. “Communication Spirals, Paradoxes, and Conundrums.” In this article, the author speaks about the ways communication can develop. He presents the communication as a spiral that can be generative (progressive) or degenerative (regressive). One should develop communication when he/she is motivated. The reason for the degenerative spiral is...
Can there be such a thing as ‘universal’ human rights? Discuss some of the main arguments. Even though there is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, many critics still argue that there is no such thing as universal human rights. Since “the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides a moral...
Adolescent substance abuse is a serious problem. Early use of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol has shown to lead to further use of it in the future and the development of habits and addictions. There is a variety of influential factors that can inspire adolescents to start using substances. This paper...
There are four models of public relations that were proposed by Grunig and Hunt. They are based on the historical events that are recognized as the indicators of different stages of evolution of the approach to the public relations. These models are still practiced in the contemporary world. The first...
Introduction The topic of the rights of women in Islam has been a subject of a lot of controversies for a long time. In this aspect, a lot of debates have been on the role of women, as well as their position within the Islam religion. In the West, there...
Assimilation, pluralism, and trans-nationalization Differences Assimilation is the process where a minority group gets incorporated into a dominant majority culture and becomes part of it. When a minority group migrates into a different country, it adapts to that society and eventually becomes part of the society. It has been the...
In a persistent tone I will point it out to the audience that contemporary mass media present the society with many stereotypes, the discussion will be based on the article “Taking Back the Music” by Stanley Crouch and will explain that the stereotypes formed by the mass media create a...
Introduction The basic human rights assert that every human being is born with the right to liberty, that liberty includes, amongst others, the ‘right to life’ (Near-Death). Over the years, the question of one’s ‘right to life’ has given birth to the debate on one’s ‘right to die.’ The argument...
In this study, the following are the questions being investigated about the impact of advertising in fashion on social identity: What is the relationship between fashion and social identity in modern society? How is fashioned shaped by advertisements in modern society? How has advertising in fashion impacted upon social identity?...
Social work is one of the noblest professions in existence. It concerns itself with downtrodden individuals, families, groups, and communities, and seeks to alleviate their suffering and improve their physical and socioeconomic conditions through various means (Segal, Gerdes, & Steiner, 2015). It has many ties with medicine, religion, economics, law,...
Gender equality has been a matter of many disputes for centuries. At present, despite active steps to its elimination, gender inequality exists in diverse spheres of life. Moreover, gender, together with race, age, or sexual orientation, often become prejudices that overlap such issues as stereotyping and discrimination (Myers & Twenge,...
The regulation and managing migration are the up-to-day issues in the industrial and well-developed countries. While economic growth encourages the borders’ openness, the political, legal, and security institutions claim for the importance of the migration’s strict control. Throughout history, the USA’s high level of development appealed to many people who...
Introduction China’s growing population has elicited widespread concerns within the Chinese government and the policymakers in the past decades. According to the Chinese government, the ever-growing population in the past decades was hampering economic growth with the risk of exhausting the already strained resources. This realization compelled the Chinese government...
Introduction The definition of a good society is one that facilitates being good, while a free society facilitates being free (Bianchi & Casper, n.d). Winthrop (n.d.) states that living spiritually equals to living morally because the spirit is free. Additionally, the spirit distinguishes between intellect and will, which make up...
Introduction Women have not enjoyed their freedoms in society due to barriers put in place by men, especially in the scientific world. Feminist theorists consider ways in which physical differences between men and women are used to show that women are to be allocated inferior and degrading activities in the...
Introduction Feminism advocates for women’s rights. Feminism deems that women have been oppressed and should be liberated and enjoy equality. They argue that women have been oppressed and discriminated against by men. The following is a discussion on why feminists believe that women are oppressed. Moreover, there is an evaluation...
Introduction The internet provides platforms where people interact freely, share, and discuss information about each other and their lives using a multimedia mix of personal words, pictures, voice, and audio messages (Bélanger and Crossler 1018). Social media sites include Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Flicker, Word Press, Blogger, and TypePad...
Introduction Social construction of gender and race is the process where the society creates roles and associates them with individuals of a specific gender or race. The society then dictates the nature of roles an individual performs basing on the gender or race. In addition, the society believes that the...
Introduction Development is a key issue of concern in African countries. These countries are characterized by high populations that are growing at a high rate, low literacy, and low income levels and consequently the life expectancy of the population is low. Development in these states is therefore limited as the...
As seen in the past, most protection-seeking women are usually unemployed, with most of them being poor. Shelters that serve them fail to address not only the violence faced by the women from the barterer, but also the other habitual dominations that interfere with the lives of these African-American women....
Introduction This paper is based on the topic of freedom of speech. It seeks to provide answers to the question of whether there should be limits to freedom of speech in a democratic society. It is argued that even though freedom of speech is an inalienable right, there are some...
Introduction Media content sways the manner in which people perceive gender and equality. In spite of the women’s vital role in contemporary society, it should be noted that they are not symbolized in the mass media according to their population and to their communal participation (Hinman, 2010). There is a...
Introduction Today Native Americans who lived on the territory of the United States even before the white people came to tend to become dominated by the invaders. For many years already they live under the immense influence of European Americans who seem to believe that they are better than others...
Introduction China has a very high population that makes it among the most populated nations in the world. This number accounts for about 21% of the global population. The country encounters serious challenges because of its high population, especially in the coming years, as the population increases. Economic and social...
Introduction People may feel very differently towards who they are – some are proud of themselves, some are ashamed, some are in love with their bodies and minds, and some seek out ways to change every single bit of themselves. However, research shows that identity formation strongly depends on one’s...
Right to Self-Determination in Newly Colonized States Traditionally defined as the introduction of fair right and equality into the framework of legal and personal relationships between the residents of the state, the incorporation of self-determination principles into the framework of the legal system of newly colonized states occurred gradually (Havemann...
Introduction In every social setting people must establish relationships that are meant to bind them together so that they can co-exist peacefully. These relationships are dependent on the interpersonal skills that are possessed by the people involved in the community. On the other hand the relationships are necessary because no...
What kinds of people tend to become involved in movements, as contributors, elders, or sympathizers? People who are involved in movements can be the core groups or simply the sympathizers who uphold the movement’s values and come up with policies upon which it is run. Why these people get involved these...
Introduction Physical child abuse involves a kind of child abuse where a grown-up or older teen takes advantage of the innocence of a child and harms him/her physically and in most instances even psychologically. The different kinds of child physical abuse entail excessive corporal punishment, beating a child excessively for...
Abstract Immigration has been a heated and controversial topic of discussion in the United States for a long time. Public opinion has always been divided as to whether the country should allow immigration or restrain it. Still as debate continues, the US continues to receive immigrants in their hundreds of...
Why People Abuse Drugs or Alcohol? Drug and alcohol abuses are common problems in society that require an urgent solution. There are many reasons associated with these burning issues which may be different for every addict. The first reason why people abuse drugs and alcohol may be influenced by their...
Since first European settlers, the United States of America has been always considered as the country of immigrants. Throughout the course of the history of the USA, the international immigration has been playing a crucial role for the economic development of the country as well as for the formation of...
Introduction Over the years, psychologists have examined the extent at which gender identities, behaviors, and roles are influenced by nature and nurture. Most studies have tried to unravel the reason behind occurrences such as similar-sex friendships, physical aggressiveness in males, and differences in toy preferences between males and females. According...
What phrase is the cause of Charles and Michael’s confusion? The cause of Charles and Michael’s confusion is the phrase “see you later”. Reason for the miscommunication Even though Michael and Charles are speaking the same language, the main cause of the miscommunication is the choice of words. For example,...
Introduction Family violence refers to various brutal actions and behaviors among various members of a family. It can comprise violence from parents towards their youngsters, the fierceness of children against their folks, siblings against other siblings, and/or conflicts between the husband and the wife. Canada recorded 87,820 cases of domestic...
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...
