Immigration and Ethnic History
Tutorials/exercises - 8 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The United States is said to be a nation of immigrants. This is because most people in trace their origins from other parts of the world. There are people who moved into the United States as slaves, specifically the African-Americans, while others migrated to the country in order to engage in...
Understanding and Combating the Drivers of Gang Formation in the U.S. Prisons
Case study - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The infiltration of gangs into the American prison system is very controversial, a matter of complex peculiarity that highly challenges issues of security and safety through the measures indifferently employed by inmates and correctional staff. Gangs in jails are a pretty old thing, but for some...
Student Work Experience Report - Purple House Charity shop
Internship report - 6 pages - Sociology & social sciences
I came to Ireland because I wanted to spend my internship abroad and, in particular, in an English-speaking country. I'm quite fluent in English, so it's easy to communicate. But I would still like to improve my level even further. It's useful for my studies because I like to do them...
Women and Society
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The gendered politics of housework have long been a focal point of unequal distribution of household chores and responsibilities based on gender roles within a household. The gendered politics phenomenon in the housework context has been extensively explored in sociology and gender studies,...
Reducing Stigmatization Associated with Depression
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2017 report, depression affects 300 million people globally as the most prevalent mental health condition. Prejudice and misconceptions commonly accompany depression. Depression affects not only individuals but also groups. This reinforces...
Why Hackers Win: Power and Disruption in the Network Society - Patrick Burkart and Tom McCourt (2019) - Evolution of hacking's perception
Book review - 5 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Why Hackers Win: Power and Disruption in the Network Society, written by Patrick Burkart and Tom McCourt, looks deeply into hacking as a central factor in creating what is referred to as the Network Society. The authors break away from the older images of hacking as a wholly unjustified and...
Testing a Hypothesis - Consequences of a Rise of Populism
Practical guide - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
To rigorously investigate whether party systems experiencing a rise of populism exhibit a shift towards polarization along cultural and identity lines rather than traditional economic divisions, a comprehensive research program utilizing a multi-method approach would be most appropriate....
Domestic violence suffered by children and teenagers
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Children and teenagers face a difficult situation that hampers their full functioning and general wellbeing in cases of domestic violence. This article aims to comprehensively look into the problem of witnessing domestic violence and take an applied approach. It aims to probe the strategies that...
Poverty Justification
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Poverty is a persistent and intricate problem that has affected billions of people worldwide. The key to any effective strategy for fighting poverty is to look behind the surface of poverty and find out whether the reasons for its prevalence are mainly due to circumstances or cultural attitudes....
Politeness as Human Value
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The essence of social institutions, politeness, is a key factor in communication. Historically, it has been seen as a symbol of hierarchy and strength. For example, those with a high social status are apt to be more polite than those with a lower status. Nevertheless, the so-called power and...
The Improvement in American Economic Mobility
Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Recently, America has become a very advanced technological society, greatly impacting the communication broadcasting of cultural and informational exchange on different media levels. With the widespread impact, the implications of social interaction, which is through class detachment, influence...
Do the Right Thing - Spike Lee (1989) - Examining Race Relations in American Culture
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
As the sizzling heat of Brooklyn summer sets in, Lee's 1989 hit film, "Do the Right Thing," approaches simmering disputes and clashes of culture that arrived and were boiling. Floating in the background, it becomes a formidable formula that helps to see the race relationships of the late 80s...
Bleak House - Charles Dickens (1852) - Examination of Dickens's Social Commentary on Poverty and the Class System
Text commentary - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The dense, gloomy fog in the first scenes of this novel by Charles Dickens symbolizes more than just the physical weather; it stands as a profound metaphor for the dark and fog-shrouded Victorian era, with fog so thick one cannot see and no lodestar to follow. The use of such a gloomy setting is...
Evolution of Corrections: From Punishment to Rehabilitation in the United States
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
How punishment in the U.S. has been reevaluated as time goes by is incredible. Criminal justice, which began focusing on retribution and death sentences and later changed to reformatory programs that emphasize rehabilitation and community integration, has undergone significant transformation...
Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Social Work
Case study - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Ethical dilemmas in clinical social work have increased, especially concerning private subjects and issues like relationship difficulties. Thus, this paper tries to apply the principles of ethical decision-making to a particular case involving Harry and Suzie, a heterosexual couple who are under...
Socioeconomic status and educational achievement in impoverished communities in the United States
Case study - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The purpose of the study is to assess the socioeconomic status and educational achievement in impoverished communities in the United States. The research will involve a non-experimental, qualitative approach to examining the multifaceted social dynamics underlying the unequal distribution of...
Serial Killers: A Chilling Exploration
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
This paper explores the complex factors contributing to the emergence of serial killers, including psychological, biological, environmental, and societal influences. The documentary outlines that serial killers may display above-average fluid intelligence, but they are likely to be months behind...
Proposal on Ethnographic Study of Structural and Symbolic Violence
Dissertation - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The difficulties of migrant workers in the USA form a remarkable example of both material and symbolic violence in structural as well as metaphorical ways. Usually, these workers are bypassed by discriminatory rules and policies and forced to endure the harsh effects of structural violence, which...
Identity in the Digital Age
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The interplay among identity, privacy, and authenticity has grown progressively more intricate in the current digital environment. Users can generate and exhibit different facets of their personas on social media platforms, complicating the distinction between their offline and online characters....
Exploring the Impact of the Internet on Human Thought Processes Through Critical Analysis
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The development of the Internet has revolutionised human information processing and has launched a new era in cognitive engagement. In his pioneering article 'Is Google Making Us Stupid?' Nicholas Carr carefully sets forth questions about the implications of this digital revolution for...
Racial Harmony in Singapore: Navigating Diversity and Integration
Case study - 6 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Singapore is unique worldwide in demonstrating how to create a harmonious society out of a multicultural nation. In response to international features of xenophobia and cultural radicalization, Singapore sticks to multiculturalism more than ever (Ostwald & Chew, 2021). Because of the rich...
Types of Migration: Voluntary, Forced, and Permanent
Essay - 5 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by conflict, economic crises, and environmental factors. It is fundamental to grasp all those forms of migration to have a whole picture of what drives people to move across borders. This essay explores three main types of migration: voluntary,...
Aging in America: Ageism and General Attitudes toward Growing Old and the Elderly - Raqota Berger (2017) - How Is Aging Perceived?
Text commentary - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
While many cultures around the world celebrate the aging process and cherish their elders, in American culture, where the youth are fetishized and older adults commonly relegated from the community to nursing homes and hospitals, aging can become a disgraceful experience. Human aging physical...
Social Media as a Strategy for Protest Movements in an Era of Government Control - Hong Kong And Sudan Case Studies
Dissertation - 11 pages - Sociology & social sciences
By facilitating instantaneous global communication among geographically dispersed audiences, digital media has fundamentally altered information production and dissemination processes. As a result, more people are able to access information and news, which may be a powerful instrument for...
Black Ethnic Group - Health disparity
Case study - 6 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Health inequalities among racial/ethnic minority groups in the U.S. remain disturbingly high, and they provide an evident insight into the common underlying problems faced by these groups, such as lack of access to healthcare and economic opportunities, as well as education and social resources....
Fostering Gender Equality in College and Professional Sports
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Professional and college sports have created a huge pay gap between male and female players. Despite their spectacular performance in their various fields, the women players are less recognized, and this makes them receive little or no financial compensation (Scarola 3). The underpayment or...
Working with Reluctant Clients
Presentation - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
I have mixed feelings about working with clients not interested in interacting with me as a future social worker. On the one hand, I am sympathetic and understanding. I understand that many clients who exhibit reticent behaviors are dealing with complex issues, trauma, or other challenges that...
Literary Representations of Gender Issues
Course material - 7 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Gender stereotypes and social expectations have persisted throughout history, and they may be seen in literature as both a reflection and a consequence of prevailing societal norms. This paper explores literary representations of gender problems, starting with naturalism and continuing through...
NPR's Morning Edition Radio Show
Case study - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
By offering different perspectives on the law—a powerful story from either side and an expert opinion from a healthcare provider, such as Barbara Zdravecky of Planned Parenthood—NPR offers more depth and breadth in its coverage than just the act of reporting. It gains support for a...
How do different media portray gender?
Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Gender bias has been a significant challenge in society for decades. It describes the unjust treatment or prejudice directed towards specific people or groups because of their gender (Llorens et al., 2021). Today's media greatly influences societal norms and perceptions concerning gender....
