Category: Sociology 7256
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Methamphetamine Addicts: Effects, New Treatments
Introduction Methamphetamine, also known as meth, has contributed highly to the increase in population of drug addicts in many countries and it is linked with severe health and psychological effects such as brain damage, psychotic behavior, memory and thinking problems, and heart problem. Methamphetamine is also linked with the spread of contagious diseases like HIV/AIDS…
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Qualitative Article Critique
Article citation Walker-Williams, H. J., & Fouché, A. (2017). A strengths-based group intervention for women who experienced child sexual abuse. Research on Social Work Practice, 27(2), 194–205. The purpose of this assignment is to locate a qualitative research article on social work practice and offer a critique based on a set of reporting standards. The…
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Digital Tools and Social Behavior
In modern society, people are connected via smartphones and other digital devices making face-to-face contact practically rare. The authors of the article raised an important question of whether being frequently connected to the digital world may dwindle major behavior approaches (Kushlev et al., 2019). Certain approach behaviors such as smiling at strangers are diminishing because…
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Sexuality and Sex Positivity
Introduction While sexual expression is a natural part of human beings, many still struggle to express themselves openly, not until the bedroom lights are low and the curtains are drawn. One primary reason is because of the rampant stigmas and taboos around sexuality and sex. Sexual positivity is an ideology that acknowledges an individual’s right…
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Bias and Its Role in Argumentation
Although the problem of bias in a piece of writing sometimes consists of deliberate acts, such as propaganda, a person is frequently preconceived, not because they actually want it. Many misconceptions occur because people driven by commitment and interest in the position do not notice weakness of a reason obvious to other individuals (Herman and…
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“The Image” Concept in Anthropology and Philosophy
Table of Contents Introduction The Image The Image as a Tool: Dualism The Image as a Document of Truth Real Value of the Image Me, Myself, and I Individual and Collective Freedom Conclusion References Introduction An image is simply defined as a visual representation of something meaning to reproduce its likeness (Marriam-Webster, 2020). This can…
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The Planning a Group
Table of Contents Purpose of the Group Benefits Recruitment and Screening Mechanics Structure Leadership Difference Ending and Evaluation Conclusion References Group activities provide people with many benefits when coping with trauma or learning new skills. They are one of the pillars of social work as they put one individual’s situation into perspective and reveal that…
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Reasons of Heroin Epidemic in United States
The heroin epidemic in the United States is a considerable problem for the medical sphere, criminal justice, and population in general. Every year the number of people taking drugs, recovering in correctional facilities, and dying from overdose increases. Substances have become more spread and are perceived as a way to recreate, relax, and feel relief.…
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Literary Theory: Perspectives and Approaches
Table of Contents Literary Theory: A Brief Background Discussion of Literary Theory Approaches A Critical Comparison of Perspectives Works Cited The study of literary texts always involves the problem of multiple meanings because of interpretations. One need only think of any of the movies, books, or even songs whose familiarity was shared with a friend.…
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Organ Trafficking in a Global Context
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction The trafficking of human organs is the illegal practice of selling and buying tissues, organs, and other parts of the body with the aim to transplant them. The problem of organ trafficking is underreported and has not received sufficient attention from researchers (Ambagtsheer, Zaitsch, & Weimar,…