Category: Sociology 7256

  • Corrections and Rehabilitation of Criminals

    Correctional institutions are state bodies of the penal and correctional system. They are charged with organizing the correction of convicts, preventing the commission of new crimes, ensuring law and order in their activities, and engaging convicts in work. Correctional institutions include: Penal colonies of the public, strict and special regimes; Settlement colonies; Educational colonies for…

  • “The Smart Swarm” Article by Peter Miller

    The author of the article “The Smart Swarm,” Peter Miller, is interested in the question of how individual animals are coordinated. He wonders how animals can spontaneously begin to act as a single organism. Miller coined the term “smart swarm” to explain this phenomenon (para. 2). In essence, it means a group of individuals to…

  • Child Soldiers in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Overview of the Issue In some countries, children are still unprotected and viewed as cheap resources to be used in military activities. For the period of 2013-2018, 29,128 cases of using children as soldiers in 17 countries were reported, but actual numbers are higher (Varfolomeeva). In the legal context of promoting human rights, child soldiers…

  • Transatlantic Slave Trade and Its Consequences

    Since ancient times, slavery has been present throughout the globe, diversely impacting the economics and social institutions of various states. The transatlantic slave trade was a considerable fragment of the global slave trade that involved approximately 15 million enslaved Africans, including men, women, and children, and formed the longest forced movement of people in history.…

  • Discussion of Social Contract Theories

    The Ethical Basis for the Relation of Individuals to Their Government The ethical basis for the relationship between citizens and the government is that the latter sets laws and regulations that protect individuals’ rights and freedom. Conversely, the citizens are mandated to shelf their interests and obey the obey government for them to enjoy their…

  • Aspects of Active Listening Skills

    Table of Contents Introduction Step to Better Active Listening Skills Used The success of the Active Listening Conclusion Reference Introduction Effective active listening involves encompasses involving diverse techniques that facilitate proper perception of the patient. I observed a conversation between a nurse and a patient and the active listening technique of nonverbal cues used mainly…

  • The Rails to Trails Movement and Community Recreation

    Table of Contents Introduction The History of the Issue Legal Aspects Trends Pros and Cons Conclusion References Introduction Rails to trails is a concept that promotes a green and healthy lifestyle, including the physical activity of the population using natural and municipal resources. Interestingly, the US railroad system, which reached its peak in 1916, constituted…

  • Absurd, the Real, and the Supernatural

    Although most people believe in the supernatural, they struggle with the absurdity of life every day. For example, the life considered real by many could be a dream, while that lived in dreams could be the real one. Absurdism is a conflict that arises when humans try to seek order in a chaotic and meaningless…

  • Xenophobia in American Society

    Xenophobia, racism, and gender discrimination are, unfortunately, common tendencies in the world, which hinder people’s equal rights. This inequality in American society is the most noticeable, since many people face discrimination, disrespect, and even violence because of their skin color or religion at the same time with democratic values’ proclamation. This paradox one can notice…

  • Discussion of Meaning of Visual Aids

    Table of Contents Introduction Purpose Of Visual Aids Benefits Of Visual Aids Types Of Visual Aids Ways Of Addressing Misrepresentation During a Presentation Conclusion Reference List Introduction Visual aids are things that are of a visual form and used on top of spoken information. These help many to understand the world through reading images. They…