Category: Sociology 7256
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Investigation of Binge Drinking Survey Tool
Introduction This paper is dedicated to the development of an online four-item tool (see Appendix A) that is meant to evaluate binge drinking (BD) in patients visiting a particular mental health clinic. It will include the definition of its construct, the discussion of its methodology, and the consideration of various steps that need to be…
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Child Support Issues in the USA
In the US, the non-custodial parents are supposed to pay either directly or indirectly a specified amount of money which will cater for the maintenance of the child. These children are from past relationships and were born out of wedlock or couple who have divorced. The payments are usually made to the government, caregiver of…
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Racial Disparities in Media vs. Research Article
Table of Contents Introduction Media Article Overview Primary Research Overview Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction A sociological subject that is often portrayed both in the media and through research and peer-reviewed articles is considered as racial disparities. Namely, one of the variables that are often implemented in such content pieces is employment. Racial disparities when it…
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Perception and Detection of Sexual Violence
Table of Contents Introduction Survey Research Pretest-Posttest Control Group Designed Research Phenomenology Parallel Comparison and Assessment of the Research Designs Conclusion References Introduction Sexual violence, in any of its forms, is a complicated subject that requires in-depth investigation. One of the complications is the topic’s sensitivity and bias, making it difficult for researchers to obtain…
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Relevance of “Black Panther” to Africa and African Diaspora
Black Panther became one of the most successful Marvel films, earning high box office receipts as well as wide press coverage. The success is based on the stunning special effects, costumes, and captivating superhero storyline typical of Marvel. However, the most prominent feature of Black Panther was the coverage in the film of themes significant…
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Effective Presentation: Specifics of Presentation
The two parties present for all presentations According to Boyd (2016), there are always two parties considered during the presentation: the presenter and the audience. Each of these parties have their perceptions and requirements regarding presentation. The aim of the presenter is to introduce an idea, product or service to the audience, while the audience…
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Annotated Bibliography: Marxism
Maass, I. (2021). Marxism shows us how our problems are connected. Jacobin. Web. This article gives a brief overview of Hadas Thiers’ book Guide to Capitalism: An Introduction to Marxist Economics. The note teaches that the power of Marxism lies in providing answers to pressing questions and showing how these questions are related (Maass, 2021).…
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Sociological Imagination: Social Factors
Sociological imagination refers to the ability to consider a broader social context and its impact on individual challenges and problems. It is based on the idea that social factors can affect certain groups of people in similar ways, impacting common behaviors and beliefs, creating specific patterns, and contributing to existing issues. In other words, sociological…
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The Structural Determinants of Neighborhoods and Crimes
Sociologists and criminologists believe that there are marked variations in crime rates across US neighborhoods. In their study Robert Sampson, Stephen Raudenbush, and Felton Earl examine the impacts of collective efficacy on violent or deviant behavior in the community. Their hypothesis is that social cohesion and peoples willingness to intervene can reduce misdemeanor (Sampson et…
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“How It Feels to Be Colored Me” by Zora Neale Hurston
The article “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” by Zora Neale Hurston vividly portrays the personal experience of the author and her attitude towards racism and ethical differences. The article which helps to explain the main issues in Hurston’s work is “Poverty and Racism in America” by Kevin Agnese. The article discusses the problem…