Category: Sociology 7256
-
Why the Humanities Matter in Our Modern Life
In this restless and ever-changing world, humanity is of great essence in many interconnected aspects. Humanities foster a deep and genuine understanding of individuals and social justice, an authentic acknowledgment and appreciation of differences, and a thrilling and life-enhancing recognition of many life aspects. Humanities culture is crucial as it helps us understand who we…
-
Should Animals Be Kept in Zoos?
Introduction In writing, the capacity to convince the reader depends on using logos, ethos, and pathos effectively. Together, these approaches to structuring thoughts constitute the rhetorical triangle. This essay focuses on animal rights and analyzes an article by Alayna Alvarez to see how it uses ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade its audience. Ethos is…
-
Kohlberg’s Model of Moral Development
Kohlberg’s model of moral development is regarded as a theory that focuses on the way children develop the ethical form of reasoning. In 1958, Lawrence Kohlberg strongly agreed with Piaget’s theory of moral development, founded in 1932 in principle, but he intensely wanted to explore and further his ideas. Therefore, Kohlberg used the storytelling techniques…
-
“Indecent Influence” by Scherer et al.: Follow-Up Study
Table of Contents Personal Reactions Plans for Follow-Up Study Conclusion Work Cited Personal Reactions In this study, the authors’ results about a lack of correlation between the attitude to the topic and credibility seem to be surprising. It would be more reasonable to reveal that the participants put trust in the speaker who attracts their…
-
Sociological Imagination as a Concept
Table of Contents Introduction Sociological Imagination Analysis of the Sociological Imagination Personal Trouble Connection of the Personal Trouble to Public Issue Conclusion Work Cited Introduction When perceiving the world in which a person lives and learning about their personality, people intertwine the external environment and the internal psychological processes. According to Mills, the process of…
-
Psychopathology of Sexual Orientation
When it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity, there have been many disagreements and arguments throughout the existence of psychopathology. The topic of sexual orientation has long been debated from the perspective of socioenvironmental influence. Some debate that sexuality is the result of genetic impact, while others believe that it stems from social factors.…
-
Mass Shootings Issue on Example of Michigan
The problem of mass shootings is gaining momentum and is increasingly manifested in modern society. Despite the horror of this action, it is necessary to apply guidelines of notoriety. This phenomenon consists of the non-proliferation of information, such as, for example, the image of the person who committed the shooting. This is because by giving…
-
Applying Sociological Theories to Real-Life Cases
The model of the modern world and current global trends assume the imperfection of the social structure. It can be due to many factors, from economic and ethical to legal causes. With the help of sociological theories given in the training material, it is possible to identify the root of the conflict and develop a…
-
White Supremacy and Historical Blindness
Table of Contents Introduction Historical Amnesia Failing to Acknowledge the Past and Rectify the Present Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The prevalence of one ethnic and racial group over others has always been embedded in the global psyche of populations throughout the long history of its development. Thus, white supremacy represents a controversial topic referring to…
-
“Just Like That, I Was a Little Brother” by Robert Imbeault
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Critique Conclusion References Introduction This paper is a critical essay concerning an article on DNA tests and their use for finding distant relatives. The author, Robert Imbeault, supplies his story of how a DNA test he took to determine his national lineage led to him finding a half-sibling that he…