Category: Sociology 7256
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Pol Pot’s Regime and George Orwell’s 1984 Comparison
Introduction George Orwell’s dystopian book 1984 is seen as one of the brightest examples of the fictional representations of the autocratic and totalitarian societies. Of course, the reader can hardly believe that, at least, something from the book could have happened in reality. For instance, it is impossible to imagine that people could actually believe…
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An Exploration of the Non-Binary: Challenging the System or Supporting Conformity
The concept of being non-binary Over the past decade, the concept of being non-binary has gained particular visibility in media and among general audiences, causing quite a controversy and stirring further discussion. A range of celebrities has disclosed their non-binary status lately, therefore, contributing to the increase in the impact of the movement. Among these…
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Living Alone: The Rise of the Trend
There are two main cultural and economic forces that contribute to the development of this trend. Firstly, the market continues inventing and producing tools and devices for the household that simplify the performance of housekeeping duties (Family diversity is the new normal for America’s children, 2022). Therefore, people, particularly women, have the opportunity to get…
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Men and Women Interrelationship
When it comes to discussing the main principles of how men and women interrelate with each other, it is important to be aware of what accounts for the biologically predetermined workings of the feminine/masculine mentality. The reason for this is apparent – once, we are being in such a position; this will make it so…
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Dimensions of Black Conservatism in the United States
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the centuries people fought for their rights and protested against those who did not treat them right. The Black Nationalists Movement was a protest of African Americans against white peoples to let the black ones integrate into their society. Now that some time has…
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How Education and Identity Can Work Together
Education has been in existence for many decades, yet people have not understood the link between identity, language, and education. In my learning experiences, I have encountered many ways through which language can be transformative. Education has been thought of as the engine of development. Yet, all it has done is produce people who are…
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Beyond the Binary Sexual Identity
Multidimensional Sexualities of Modern Youth Human sexuality is a complex of emotional, social, erotic behaviors, and feelings that people express toward other individuals. According to Westbrook, such categories as “sex, gender, and sexuality are… socially constructed systems, changing over time and varying across cultures” (33). Given the intricacy of the relationships between these categories, sexual…
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“Simulacra and Simulation” by Jean Baudrillard
The due are terms known for their elusive depiction of the contemporary use of signs as symbols. For a long time, society has developed a tendency of conveying what ought to be a reality with signs as ways and arts of symbolism that make the whole thing become meaningless. Actually, they do not hide a…
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Should Illegal Immigrants be Made Legal Citizens?
Table of Contents Introduction All Are Illegal Immigrants Law Is Not Sufficient Solution Beyond the Illegality Moving Forward Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The term or phrase illegal immigrant is used to describe people who enter a country without government’s legal permission. On the other hand, the term illegal immigrant can be used to describe people…
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Methods for Avoiding Relapse
Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Relapse Prevention Methods for avoiding relapse Conclusion References Introduction Human beings have used pscychoactive substances to alter mood and induce pleasure since prehistoric times. The complexities of today’s world have however contributed to the accelerated use of drugs and alcohol therefore leading to an epidemic of chemical dependency. The…