Category: Sociology 7256

  • Substance Treatment Programs and Strengths and Weaknesses

    Summary In the United States, four major types of substance treatment programs are available at any given time. These treatment programs include methadone maintenance, the therapeutic community (TC), outpatient drug-free programs, and self-help peer groups (Goode, 2020, p. 629). When it comes to addiction treatment, methadone maintenance is most commonly utilized to treat narcotic addicts…

  • Transition to Modern Society

    Introduction Several factors must converge before a community of persons moves to a higher level of sophistication referred to as civilization. A civilization which in most cases is used to mean culture (what people believe, their customs, behavior, and the general activities in their way of life); can specifically describe a complex culture dependent on…

  • How Women Leaders Catalyze Positive Change Amidst Discriminations

    Table of Contents Summary Research Approach Data Collection and Analysis References Summary Leadership is a major determinant to lead a positive change in any organization. It constitutes making policies and strategies geared towards achieving the organization’s goals and objectives. Successful leaders, whether men or women are mandated to practice democratic making of decisions to include…

  • Sex-Role Stereotyping Concepts in Media

    Table of Contents Introduction Sex-Role Stereotyping in Television Programs Sex-Role Stereotyping in Literature Materials Sex-Role Stereotyping in Media Advertisements Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The media is the main contributor to currently existing sex-role stereotyping, which primarily promotes male and female social norms. This has contributed greatly to currently existing behavioral patterns, whereby both men and…

  • Trend of Civil Rights During the Decade of the 1970’s

    Table of Contents Introduction Civil rights and traditions Emergence of Social movements Changes in lifestyle and technology Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Civil rights are the rights that citizens of sovereign nations are entailed to by law, since they have a legal and philosophical basis. They are rights guaranteed in the constitution, e.g. freedom of speech,…

  • The Sociological Tradition and Idea of Community

    Thesis Enlightenment came to replace the traditional idea of living with a modem community. The community, later turned into a society embraced new norms and values based on political and ethical doings. The new society aimed at ending individualism by promoting uniformity, freedom, and equality. Uniformity achieved other undesired traits amongst the community members hence…

  • Audience Analysis: Term Definition

    Audience analysis is an activity that involves a critical analysis of the audience so as to be able to cater to their diversified needs, interests, and objectives in the speech to be delivered. When analyzing an audience, it is important that the type of audience is looked at. One such group is the experts who…

  • Women Facing Boundaries in the US Society of Past and Present

    Over the centuries, women had to follow the strict and unrealistic standards that ruled their physical and emotional lives. Although the men had no less social restrictions, the problem of gender inequality always boiled down to the fact that, according to the laws of a patriarchal society, a woman belonged to a man, or was…

  • Deaf Adults as Role Models for the Hearing World

    The only exceptions when deaf people interact with others are with their family members, adults in the community or the workplace, and at school. Unless otherwise, most deaf people do not meet with hearing people. The absence of past experiences with other deaf people makes it challenging for hearing parents, especially when bringing up their…

  • Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story”

    Table of Contents Introduction Connections to Stereotypes and Generalizations Steps to Counteract the Effects References Introduction Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story” gives an overview of the negative influences of a single story. According to her, a single-story results from a lack of knowledge of others. This is common among children because they are…