Category: Sociology 7256
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The Rise of Female Sex Tourism
Many travelers are looking for sexual adventures – and are willing to pay for it. Minors are victims as well; however, many tourist destinations shy away from addressing this issue. Experts underscore that sex tourism is a very varied phenomenon found in almost every country in the world. Even though the usual “traditional” picture of…
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Analysis of the Model Minority Myth
Myths, biases, and preconceptions can have a detrimental effect on racial and ethnic minorities, even if they are considered positive. Specifically, they can negatively impact the mental health and well-being of the concerned minority, affect their professional life, and impact relationships with other racial and ethnic groups. Myths about model minority have several adverse consequences…
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Being a Man. Feminine View.
Table of Contents Introduction How do I get to be a man? Conclusion References Introduction Women believe men lead easier lives than them. In their views, men are given more opportunities and are valued more, thus having more chances to excel in life. While it’s true that women have had to fight over the years…
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Sexual Behavior and Education: Sterk’s Contribution
The current review provides comprehensive analysis of Sterk’s contribution into debates on behavioral aspects of sexual behavior and health education. To understand the meaning of her article Tricking and Tripping which occurs in Annual Editions: Anthropology and where she provides interesting but controversial analysis of prostitution in modern society. Sterk is professor in Emory University…
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Agenda Setting Theory, Its Functions and Criteria
Abstract The agenda-setting theory is one of the important tenets of mass communication and its relevancy continues to be seen even in the new era of modern media platforms away from the mainstream media. Since its emergence in 1972, the agenda-setting theory has proven to be one of the consistent theories whose viability and reliability…
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The Problem of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Table of Contents Introduction The Prevalence of the Issue The Relevance and Importance of the Topic Currently Available Resources Conclusion References Introduction Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a topical issue related to children and youth in the US. CSEC represents acts of child abuse, which involve such actions as prostitution, trafficking for sexual…
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Criminalization of Non-Consensual Sex
Table of Contents Introduction The Danger of not Creating Appropriate Regulations The Danger of Creating Excessively Strict Laws The Danger of Politicization of the Discussion Negative Consequences of Criminalization of Non-Consensual Sex The Necessity for Well-Balanced Regulations Alternative Ways to Address the Problem Conclusion References Introduction Scientific and technological progress led to the emergence of…
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Social or Political Impact on the Urban Environment
The article written by Domaradzka (2018) narrates a history of urban movements, giving special attention to the “right to the city” framework. The author argues that urban activism is focused on the inclusion of citizens in city governance and urban development. According to Domaradzka (2018), urban movements emerge because existing cities do not meet the…
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Religion and Education Role in Socializing
Education not only passes on knowledge but also teaches an individual to take an active part in society’s life. Through education, a person learns about society’s history, political, and geographical position (Giddens et al., 2006). Moreover, this social institution provides an individual with credentials, allowing them to get a job and become economically independent from…
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Animal Poaching: Threat to the Biological Diversity
Animal poaching – killing and capturing animals in their natural habitats in order to use them or their body parts for profit or protect crops or livestock – poses an imminent threat to the biological diversity. This issue has been a problem for many years as traditional monitoring techniques proved to be inaccurate and ineffective…