Category: Sociology 7256

  • Sociological Issues of Life Stages from 20 to 70

    People aged from 20 to 30 years usually begin to explore their professional talents and desires. While people of this age usually have income, spending increases due to lack of estate and the need to pay for rent and make other payments. Depending on occupations, making savings is hard, and people resort to borrowing money.…

  • Negative Effects of Guns in Campuses

    Table of Contents Introduction Escalation of Violence Second Amendment vs. First Amendment Educators Conclusion References Introduction It is important to note that although the Second Amendment is a critical part of the United States Constitution, it should not infringe or supersede the First Amendment or any other part of the law. Considering the fact that…

  • History of Violence in Middle East

    Table of Contents Introduction Devji, Mazower, and Fassin on Violence Biopower Overview Use of Biopower in the Middle East Conclusion References Introduction In the Middle East, violence has become perhaps the most significant element of the socio-political life of the region in these years, at least in the opinion of an outside observer. The civil…

  • Social Distancing as Prevention

    Table of Contents Introduction Method Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Social distancing or physical distancing is a complex of non-pharmacological sanitary and epidemiological measures aimed at stopping or declining the spread of an infectious disease. Social distancing means limiting close contacts between people, even if they are not sick, not being in any of the risk…

  • The Glass Ceiling Concept

    The ‘glass ceiling’ is a term applied to explain an invisible barrier hindering a particular demographic group from advancing beyond a given hierarchy level. It prevents minorities and women from attaining high positions in organizations. The pervasive resistance frustrates efforts made by individuals from these groups, making it difficult for them to climb their career…

  • Sociology: Influences and Contributions

    After reading Daniele Fanelli’s article, “Positive” Results Increase Down the Hierarchy of the Sciences, it can be concluded that the hierarchy of sciences is a theory formulated by Comte in the 19th century. This theory asserts that science develops over time, beginning with the simplest and most general scientific discipline, astronomy, which first reaches a…

  • Glass Ceiling for Women in Today’s Society

    Table of Contents Introduction What Is Glass Ceiling The Changes Over Past Decade Ways to Improve the Situation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Glass ceiling is a term that describes invisible obstacles on a woman’s way to a leadership position. The circumstances have improved over the past decade, and now there are more female leaders. However,…

  • Complex Moral Dilemmas

    Deontology ethics defines the morality of an action based on whether it is right or wrong, while teleological ethics constitute moral obligation justified by the desirable end or outcome. The two concepts often present myriad challenges among medical practitioners during decision-making scenarios. As such, given a chance, some of the critical ethical principles. Ethics are…

  • An Iron Triangle Phenomenon, Voices of the U.S. Society

    The American governance system is a unique product of United States history. However, it does not mean that it works perfectly and satisfies all parties’ interests. An Iron Triangle phenomenon can be understood so argued to be both non-democratic and providing opportunities to the unheard voices of the U.S. society. Iron Triangles occur naturally between…

  • Economic and Social Factors of Opioid Deaths

    Introduction Opioids are natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic substances that interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain to diminish pain signals and sensations. This category of narcotics includes heroin, synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and a variety of others (CDC, 2018). Prescription opioids,…