Category: Sociology 7256
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On Anarchist Squints and the Sociological Imagination
Contents Introduction Sociological Imagination Anarchist Squint Similarities and Differences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction At first glance, it might seem that the two concepts – the anarchist squint and the sociological imagination – have almost nothing in common. Although both concepts promise to drive humanity to a better future if implemented by people, there is a…
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Narcotic Anonymous Experience
Table of Contents Abstract Narcotic Anonymous Conclusion References Abstract This paper evaluates my learning experience about Narcotic Anonymous. I carried out research on Narcotic Anonymous, its activities, and operational framework. Narcotics Anonymous is a community of women and men who have faced major challenges because of drug influences. Such women and men have agreed to…
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The Significance of Social Learning Theories
Table of Contents Defining Bandura’s Concept of the Theory Observation Learning, Imitation and Modeling Processes Conclusion: Significance of Social Learning Theory References The social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura, a social cognitive psychologist, is considered a contrasting perspective on understanding social learning as the process of observation, imitation, and modeling that shape human behavior.…
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Telling “White Lies” for Society’s Sake
Individuals usually find themselves telling “little lies” at one time or another. Some lies are necessary as long as they don’t amount to breaking the law. Even a person who considers him or herself, to be honest, tells lies in certain situations. It is therefore a natural aspect that people cannot do without. White lies…
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Scandinavian Social Security: Comparative and International Perspective
Welfare initiatives have become the primary tools that modern developed governments use to combat economic disparities. In this context, the case of Scandinavian countries, namely Sweden, is actively discussed as an excellent example of effective welfare policies. According to Szebehely (2018), the primary purpose of Scandinavian social security initiatives is to enable the citizens’ freedom…
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The Supernatural as a Human Conception
Table of Contents Introduction Supernatural in Culture Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Why are tales, stories, folklore, and dreams based on supernatural elements popular, ranging from the media to personal conversations? The perception of the supernatural reflects one’s individual emotions, beliefs, and knowledge. It is seemingly mundane events that tend to be more complex or multifaceted…
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Women, the State and Development
Table of Contents Introduction Women and Development Role of Women Obstacles References Introduction Development can be described as the growth and improvement in a country’s social, economic and even political conditions of a country. As such, development is used to refer to the improvement in the ways that particular countries manage their natural and more…
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Alexander Wendt’s Identities Critique
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference List Introduction Guzzini and Leander (2006) do not agree with Wendt’s theory that under the anarchy regime, the state society is unable to cooperate into identity formations. Guzzini and Leander (2006) contradict this theory, emphasizing that a lot of other factors influence identity state formation. They also disagree…
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The Aspects of Violent Acts
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The violent act has a wide definition in the law industry, and professionals working in this sphere meet diverse cases daily. People who are not related to this area can mention some acts in their ordinary life while watching TV or on YouTube. The operational definition of…
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Heteronormativity in Modern World
The notion of heteronormativity is deeply entrenched into modern society, affecting the way in which people challenging the norm are treated and shaping the relationships within communities. Although the strength of heteronormative standards depends on the community and its culture, the majority of the Western civilization is affected strongly by the subject matter. Once the…