Introduction Animal rights, according to Walker and Ivanhoe, are defined by several fundamental principles. The first is that animals have inherent value and should be treated with respect. This means that people should not use them merely as tools for human purposes but rather as subjects of moral concern. Second,...
Poverty is a multifaceted occurrence that is evident in both rural and urban areas. The gravity of the problem cannot be underestimated, which is why it is vital to put in place effective policies and programs. According to Oxfam International, a global body in charge of promoting anti-poverty campaigns and...
Sex or gender discrimination in employment circumstances represents the biased attitude toward someone because of the gender during a job application, the process of working, and level of income. According to a survey conducted in 2017, women are five times more likely to state that they have received less income...
Introduction Law enforcement tactics on increased militarization and the use of lethal force have always been a subject of criticism in the United States. However, after a series of events of American police using excessive force against peaceful demonstrations and several high-profile incidents of lethal force application against unarmed individuals,...
Abstract The paper examines the relationship between neighborhood and alcohol consumption among college students. Globally, consumption of alcohol has resulted in public health concerns in many nations, and it is among the risk behaviors in many college students. Alcohol consumption has a significant impact on the overall performance of students,...
Multiple events continually happen in the United States and affect human lives. Sometimes, people get a chance to contribute to social development and public order. In other cases, it is necessary to know how to keep silent and analyze available options. The problem of racism has a long history in...
Introduction The Temporary Aid to Needy Family (TANF) program assists underprivileged families with underage children to become independent. It offers comprehensive services such as income assistance, job preparation, child care, and education. For example, in 2020, states utilized 22.3% of TANF finances for basic aid, 16.6% on childcare, and 9.7%...
The racial discrimination that has existed in the United States since ancient times continues to worry the population of the states to this day. Black people were belittled, not allowed to work, and develop, and they were under the yoke of the authorities and the white population of the country...
The Black Lives Matter movement is a prime example of society’s determination to fix the main social injustices of our generation. As a movement, it originated in 2013, following several extreme cases of police brutality concerning African-American citizens. Primarily, the followers of this movement listed battling racial discrimination as their...
In modern organisations, gender diversity is a significant issue, and it represents both a healthy culture and inclusion. Despite efforts by human resource and employee management to include more women, disabled, blacks, and LGBTQ+ in the workplace, the corporate world remains a challenging place for women employees. The challenge, specific...
Mill developed such a concept as the principle of the greatest happiness or the principle of utility. This phenomenon consists of the fact that happiness is the highest criterion for determining what is moral and what is not. Thus, following this concept, an ideal moral society implies the correctness of...
Introduction Assault is almost always emotionally and physically challenging, which is why it leaves the victim traumatized on multiple levels. Whether an individual has experienced physical or sexual abuse, the damage may be irreversible and cause mental health problems for the rest of their life. However, there are certain differences...
The rapid appearance of e-scooter in European cities caused significant controversy among people, as the attitude towards them was uncertain. On the one hand, people embraced e-scooters as they are an eco-friendly alternative to the inner-city mobility option that allows users to get to their destination without getting stuck in...
A study by Olusegun Emmanuel Afolabi (2014) analyzes the impact of domestic violence against children on their mental and physical health. Nowadays, there are many works about the effect of violence and parentschildren’s relationships. However, few works deal with the influence of a child’s growth in the negative familial environment...
During the Obamas administration, the president established policies and programs to protect immigrants from deportation. The programs provided a ‘deferred action’ approach to immigrants, which involves temporary staying permits instead of deportation. However, the Trumps administration and Texas State were against the idea and fought to eliminate the programs and...
The Emergence of Gender Inequality Gender inequality is a social problem that affects gender relationships in society. It is considered to be described by subjective and objective principles that differ over historical periods and cultures. Mooney et al. (2017) maintain no absolute or general definition of a social problem. Therefore,...
Introduction Gambling occurs when someone participates in a game of possibilities or skills in which one wagers anything precious in exchange for the possibility of winning an award. Therefore, Casino gambling is betting that occurs in commercial establishments that encompass games of chances and skills played at tables and machines,...
The UN Special Rapporteur on Health Rights, Ph.D. Tlaleng Mofokeng was summoned to the United States Supreme Court. He was forced to choose between protecting a right that had been abused in the United States and undermining international human rights law and jeopardizing that right elsewhere in the world. Mofokeng...
The average modern person can hardly believe that in the 21st century, people may still be enslaved, and human trafficking exists even in developed countries. However, the numbers and facts suggest the opposite: for instance, in several states of America, there are enough cases of human trafficking, the victims of...
Slavery was common in the United States as early as the 17th century. However, in 1790, there was a discovery of the cotton gin machinery, which led to extensive slavery to cater to the cotton industry. Other plantations also saw the need for slaves to cater to their needs, including...
Introduction Since the 20th century, induced termination of pregnancy has become one of the global problems of our time. Today, the number of abortions worldwide has reached 55 million annually, more than half of which are illegal (Hurst, 2020). The number of women dying as a result of abortions and...
Introduction Federal legitimatization of marijuana usage is a topic that has raised a heated debate all over the USA. Several states have permitted marijuana for medicinal uses, others for both clinical and entertainment purposes, while others have totally prohibited it. However, in the entire US there are both opponents and...
Introduction Domestic violence can be a physically and emotionally scary ordeal. Kaur & Garg (2008) define domestic violence as the abuse of power by an adult in a relationship to attain an upper hand over the other person. They further state that domestic abuse is prevalent, profoundly established, and has...
Introduction The activation of civic consciousness and the growth of protest sentiments actualized the problem of civil disobedience as a form of active resistance and made it necessary to study it. Civil disobedience is usually interpreted as a politically expressed deliberate violation of the law aimed at changes in official...
Introduction Nowadays, people tend to do business in the increased ambiance of the environment, which has led to an intense focus on the teamwork. Companies feel a critical need for people who can think independently and work interactively; they know when to act alone and when to work with others....
Summary Family systems and humanistic are major theories that cover vital concepts used in therapy. The humanistic approach assumes that everyone in a family is worthy, able, and ought to be respected. The concept focuses majorly on an individual and how the world affects their behavior and thoughts (Protacio, 2019)....
Over the past few years, technological progress has significantly evolved, playing a huge role in reshaping work. As such, firms have adopted new expertise, and more ways of production, thus making the market expands, and societies evolve. As a result, applied science brings opportunities to create new jobs, increase productivity,...
Family therapy is a diverse technique of psychotherapy that developed in the 1960s, with its roots revolving around social work. It has helped expose the generators of emotional disorders among family members. With the proper investigation of families, in the 1970s, therapy became a clinical method in addressing emotional sufferings...
Evolution of the Immigration policy The United States began restricting immigration after it gained independence. Early immigration laws favored the entry of Europeans into the US. The Naturalization Act of 1790 denied citizenship to non-white immigrants. Only white people regarded as possessing high moral standards and who had resided in...
Introduction Despite the promotion of democratic principles, equality, and fair treatment of all people, discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in the world and the United States. One manifestation of this injustice is discrimination in the workplace based on sex, race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At the same time,...
Introduction Many social injustices are realized not only in the US but also in other industrialized countries. Racism, of late, has been a key issue to focus on in the country due to the efforts that are being made to bar the issue from escalating more. In the US, the...
Introduction: People’s representation of human trafficking Many people have a Hollywood image of what a human trafficking victim would look like. The vast majority of victims will not be kidnapped, drugged, or shackled. Cell phones are used by many of the victims. They are permitted to take days off to...
Introduction “The basic building block to all human interaction and relationships is communication, whether verbal and non verbal” (Gustafsson and Lindenfors, 2004). It might be really difficult and even impossible in some instances if someone can’t communicate effectively. This obviously affects personal, professional and social relationships. It affects the way...
Introduction Gender-based violence is described as a ferocity whose selection lies in the person’s sexual identity. Forms of violence include physical, emotional, verbal, coercion, sexual, deprivation of basic needs, threats, and psychological abuse. Though some occur publicly most violations are carried out in private. Gender-based violence is a violation of...
Birth Control Pill 1960 – The birth control pill is officially approved to be used as a contraceptive. Ever since that moment that pill became a major source of confrontations between men and women, doctors and scientists, religious communities and ethnical groups. The pill was called a method of genocide...
The quote is from the book Mass communication, popular taste, and social action. This book is among the texts that focused on the foundation of American media studies. Lazarsfeld and Melton wrote the texts in response to the social concern with mass media (Lazarsfeld & Merton, 1957). Many people were...
The Other Perspective Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children is more likely to occur in the environments where the presence of socioeconomic negative factors aggravates the situation and serves as the trigger for the emergence of abusive behaviors, yet the specified factors are not the necessary prerequisites of the...
Introduction Feminism is a succession of social movements, political movements, and ideas in politics, economy, personal and social life to define and achieve equality between the two. Women’s organizations have focused on addressing women’s civic and political rights for decades (Peters & Wolper, p. 2). Feminism argues that societies give...
The importance of sexual education cannot be overstated because maturation and reproduction are integral parts of human development. Although media is filled with sex-related content, sexual education is promoted only in 11% of television shows (King & Regan, 2018). Sexual education includes hormonal changes, physical transformation, reproductive health, and contraception...
Introduction Currently, each country has specific laws regulating the relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance. When it comes to the United States, there are four main ways to become a citizen of this country. For instance, people have the opportunity to obtain the...
There is an open discussion on whether the recreational use of various drugs, including marijuana, should be prohibited on the governmental level. Many people believe that the recreational use of drugs is positive and should be legal, while others see many dangers in using drugs, even in small doses. However,...
The world is diverse, and people have different cultures and values that determine how they live and interact in the community. Gender roles are some of the aspects that involve various practices that individuals can exercise. Typically, it involves how persons are expected to behave, speak, dress, act, and conduct...
Introduction I will present to you the negative phenomenon of drug addiction and abuse in society and how we can jointly resolve the issue. I will demonstrate the situation nowadays to determine the real scale of drug addiction these days. Moreover, this presentation is aimed to transmit to the public...
What are the first and most prevalent associations people have when they think about refugees attempting to assimilate into society? For someone, that implies a ready workforce, eager to do any task to avoid returning to their ostensibly problematic homeland. Someone else could perceive a horde of nasty, non-intellectual people...
This essay evaluates a systematic group problem-solving process, tools that can support the procedure, and the procedural model of problem-solving (P-MOPS). The challenge described in the scenario can be solved by following a methodical process. First, the committee should clearly outline the issue and evaluate it critically. The trouble is...
Introduction Today, the relationships between people and non-human animals undergo several debates. Some researchers prove the importance of differentiating human and animal rights and relying on actual responsibilities and contributions to global development. Still, many individuals, including environmentalists and activists, advocate animal liberation and promote equal well-being for all creatures....
Introduction Dear Sir Norman Fountainhead, I refer to your request for advice on the following matters regarding the corporate governance practices of Fountainhead Ltd: Gender diversity on the corporate board of directors; Approaches to ensuring gender diversity on corporate boards; The issue of gender quotas to increase the number of...
Introduction Immigration to the United States refers to the worldwide movement of non-U.S. citizens seeking to establish a permanent residence in the country. According to Bellovary et al. (2020), “immigrants in the United States represent a wide array of races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and language preferences” (p. 146). Throughout most...
Many people perceive discrimination as an immoral act. To discriminate means to choose against. As such, people are denied opportunities by virtue of their gender, race, religion or age. This is negative discrimination and as such, unethical. However, wholesome condemnation of discrimination is a one- sided affair since discrimination is...
Making a moral decision is a complicated matter especially when it involves competing interests. This is because morality involves two fairly subjective notions; good and bad. Morality is not just about what people do, but is concerned with the rationale of decision making. The relationship between morality and personal rights...
Introduction Hate crime refers to a criminal offense involving individuals or groups of offenders discriminating others based on their religion, race, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or ethnicity. Hate crime is prejudiced expressions which fail to involve threats, damage to property, or violence. Despite possessing this nature, the crime exposes the...
Substance abuse has been a serious issue for society for many years, and various artists or poets used this theme to warn people about the dangers of these habits. Likewise, social scientists tried to determine the influences that prompt people to try drugs and become addicted. This paper will discuss...
Introduction Domestic violence is an issue, which affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the common misconceptions, any individual can become a victim of intimate partner abuse. No matter the age, gender, socio-economic status, or religion, each person is at risk of entering a relationship filled with mental, physical, economic, or...
One of the most pressing social problems that sociology is closely concerned with is social inequality. At the same time, both the category of social inequality itself, which reflects the uneven distribution of valued goods and privileges in society, and the forms of its manifestation remains the subject of acute...
Money is often associated with a happier life, but is it really so? Many people will agree that happiness is associated not with money but with other significant things in life, like the freedom to make deliberate decisions, social recognition, and having strong and empowering bonds with a family and...
Introduction Illegal immigration is a crime highly condemned by every government in the world today. Despite the policies and laws put in place to curb illegal immigration, cases of illegal immigration are still experienced in almost all countries in the world. Even in the most restricted areas like the United...
Introduction This capstone project aimed to create awareness and empower people at my workplace to discuss the bullying-related issues they face daily. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of conflicts between nurses and their colleagues and managers has increased significantly in my workplace. The stressful environment has...
Introduction Disability is the impairment of the mind or body that limits the person with the condition from performing certain activities. World Health Organization (WHO) defines this term as an umbrella covering restriction on participation, limitation on activities, and impairments (Frier et al., 2018). The various complex impact that disability...
Overpopulation is a phenomenon that is usually considered an adverse trend, which arises when the population becomes excessive and leads to various negative consequences. It is possible to notice that society has been receiving disappointing data about the substantial and uncontrollable increase in the population number for the last decades....
Introduction Race and ethnicity are two sensitive concepts in contemporary society because they are a common basis for social stratification and structured inequality. In America, the quest for freedom throughout its history has involved a protracted struggle for fundamental liberties, including the right to religion and political participation for all....
Summary Gun violence and crime present a great danger to the well-being of the general public. While the government recognizes the problem, it is difficult for an individual to determine their personal role in this affair. The available research on the topic of gun violence mitigation is often not conclusive,...
During the 20th century, the black population experienced violence, disrespect, and injustice from the rest of the American nation. As a result, many anti-racial movements and rebellions were organized. Malcolm X was one of the activists who supported the idea of equal human rights and fair relationships. His words and...
Introduction Children can become both physically and psychologically healthy individuals if they grow up in a supportive environment. It is sad to say, however, that not all children live in such conditions. That is why numerous young individuals suffer from abuse and neglect, resulting in adverse consequences for their health...
Introduction There are many reasons why people turn to a vegetarian diet beginning from following the mainstream vegan culture to more noble intentions of protecting animal rights. However, there are some of the most common causes of vegetarianism that not many could know about. The economic factor is one of...
Introduction Human life and dignity have always been considered as assets that should not, by any circumstance, be taken away from an individual. The point is especially emphasized in the Christian teachings that cherish mutual love and respect. However, while some people do their best to build a strong and...
There is a proven link between diagnosable mental illness and suicide – this primarily relates to depression. Though the number of women suffering from clinical depression is large, men are at higher risk when it comes to suicide. Women commit suicides four times less in comparison with men. Men have...
The Arc Midsouth is an agency whose primary goal is to help people with disabilities and maintain their daily lives. The agency is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a member of United Way, the largest donated organization in the world. The main mission of The Arc Midsouth is to...
Introduction Gender is an essential factor that shapes how economic, parental, and marital roles are manifested in a family environment. The changes in gender roles during American history were reflected in the ways the U.S. families were formed. According to Lindsey (2018), urbanization and industrialization are the fundamental driving forces...
Thesis: Human euthanasia is a process of terminating one’s life in a most humane and voluntary manner. Although people’s reaction to human euthanasia is highly unambiguous, there should be an option for an individual to consciously choose to end his or her life, because it is his or her human...
Early childhood educators face one of the most challenging tasks imaginable, and they are one of the first socialization channels children meet. There is no doubt that educators’ understanding of the world, to some extent, influences the kids they teach. That is why dealing with ethical responsibilities and dilemmas correctly...
Introduction Many research states that information is a powerful tool for winning war strategies. It has become imperative in fighting with illegal terrorist groups of the Middle East after terroristic acts in the U.S. Although diverse state security institutions worldwide use torture as a valid method of extracting information, especially,...
Some important factors affect the average socioeconomic status of the second-generation immigrant minorities including the socioeconomic status of their immigrant parents, different levels of ethnic/racial discrimination, political contexts of reception, and the level of their cultural assimilation. In the following paper, these factors will be addressed to identify the most...
The United States has become a home to many cultures and nations, Asian being one of those groups. The question of whether Asians are becoming assimilated and change to being American or “white” is raised. There are many who stay close to their roots but these are predominantly new immigrants....
The number of illegal immigrants into the United States has significantly increased during the last few decades. Illegal immigrants have not only threatened our nation’s security but, have also put a strain on the economy. If the United States government does not take control of the situation and come up...
International migration is caused by four factors including economic pressures; social networks and connections between migrant-sending and receiving countries; immigrant admissions and immigration control policies; cultural perceptions people in developing countries have about immigration and First World immigrant-receiving countries. Evaluating the influence of these four factors on the state of...
Discrimination against employees is one of the major challenges that are faced in organizations. Discrimination has been carried out on different fronts such as race, sex and age. Age discrimination has been ignored for a long time and therefore little has been written about it. The fact that they have...
Introduction One of the main factors that make human beings vary from other animals is their ability to use speech for passing ideas from one person to another. Unlike the language of other animals the speech of human beings is coded in words, phrases and symbols that make exchange of...
Nowadays we face many debatable questions that allow nobody to stay indifferent. The notion of crime and the things that are considered to be legal or illegal are some of the most popular topics for discussions that set the cat among the pigeons. The question of legalization of marijuana in...
Animal law is an area of general law that deals with animal rights and welfare. It is often compared with environmental law because both of them face similar challenges of providing security for wildlife. Animal Law Center is going to fill the need for animal care by ensuring that their...
Bullying in schools is one of the problems that had remained a topic of interest for a very long time now. Ever since the first students came to the first educational institution, some of the “weak” students were oppressed and mistreated. There had been numerous publications, reportages, experts’ opinions, and...
Introduction The Milgram experiment is one of the most controversial studies in history. In 1961, a social psychologist, Stanley Milgram, devised a test to see if order and law-abiding individuals would give a stranger a lethal electric shock in the name of science (Staub, p. 503). Through this, he was...
Introduction Gambling is defined as the wagering of resources such as money on certain events whose outcome is uncertain with the sole intention of winning more money (Grinols 19). Gambling has become a global concern affecting all the continents with its practice dating back to hundreds of years. People gamble...
Introduction Illegal drugs are a problem not just in America and other first world countries but all over the world. The issue of legalization of drugs continues to spark many debates and arguments across the globe. Drugs affect not only the user but also the people around them. They have...
Introduction Social work is a profession dedicated to good social welfare and positive social changes. “The academic discipline is dedicated to research and practice necessary to improve the quality of life and to develop the potential of each individual, group and community of a society” (Baerwald 615). Social workers can...
Social network sites (SNSs) are defined as online or web-based services that allow persons to construct a communal or semi-public profile within a delimited system, communicate and construct an array of other users to share a connection with and analyze, view, observe and traverse their record of associations and those...
Introduction In the book of Cahill Sean (2004), same-sex marriage is a lawfully or publicly acknowledged union between two individuals of the same sex or social gender. Cahill Sean (2004) indicated that the holy bible allows sex between two individuals of the opposite sex for reproduction. On this basis, the...
Alcoholic drinks are produced day after the other by the brewery companies. Many people and especially young ones consume these alcoholic drinks. Although these persons consume alcoholic drinks, they do not know their effects. According to Bly (10), alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is an ingredient that makes...
There is a humorous saying that men came from ‘Mars and women from Venus. This statement implies that men and women are different in some ways and therefore it is important to understand these differences. Communication is an area that often creates problems between men and women. This happens because...
Introduction Modern society has evolved with many aspects changes in various aspects of life. Currently, ethics is at the core of any business initiative or is seen to define the brand names of many companies, organizations, or corporations. This has led to the development of general ethical principles that are...
There is hardly anyone in the world who does not realize the key importance of communication and interpersonal skills in all aspects of an individual’s life and activity. People who are unable to communicate with those surrounding them often experience the negative effect of isolation, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation, being unable...
Introduction The term drugs refer to a very broad meaning, it has become a part and parcel of people’s lives. Some use it for recreation, some for medication and others use it for spiritual and religious purposes. When used for medication, these drugs have a positive affect on a person’s...
Introduction “The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, is the oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organization in the United States”. The NAACP was founded in 1909 in New York. The main cause of founding NACCP was abusing and “lynching” black people. And that was happening...
Discrimination of ethnic groups is not unusual, especially in a case whereby migration of a minority group may be involved. Demographically, white non-Hispanics may be the largest ethnic group in the United States, yet they have witnessed one form of discrimination or another (Hernandez, 2008). As such, this minority group,...
Society has always tried to isolate women from the contributive tasks by doubting their capabilities of performance and competitiveness. This gender is considered suitable for specific work like household chores. For society, a woman is a mother, wife, and daughter. She is deemed to be lacking in tactics of dealing...
Introduction Human rights are intrinsic to all people regardless of their nationality, colour, sex, religion, culture, language, place of birth or whichever other situation. Every human being is entitled to their privileges without any unfairness. The human rights are unified, mutually dependent and inseparable. Universal human rights are articulated and...
Introduction The story of a woman who refused to give away her seat in a bus in protest of segregation is told in most parts of the world. This is the story of Rosa Parks. In United States, Rosa Parks is regarded as a heroine for the oppressed, and more...
Introduction With the commercialization of sex, more people, especially teenagers, feel the pressure of taking part in premarital sex not realizing the difficulties the girls might have to face once they become pregnant. Teenagers should not have sex just to fit in or feel grown up and be popular among...
Social movement Disabled people have created an innovative social movement towards the twentieth century. They are dynamically fighting against social separation, discrimination, and oppression. The social movement has effectively politicized the spatial and collective surroundings or environments. In addition, the movement has attracted people’s interest in the techniques that are...
Introduction Asian Americans are the people living in the US who trace their ancestry from Asians or Pacific Islanders in whole or in part. They comprise of different ethnic groups with distinct cultures and characteristics and different reasons for migrating to America. Despite their varying culture and ethnicity, they have...