Category: Sociology 7256

  • Significance of Forgiveness and Its Importance

    Introduction All people at least once in their lives faced the choice of forgiving or not forgiving someone who made a mistake or offended them. It can often be very difficult to overcome oneself and forgive, but in fact, there are several reasons why this act is necessary. First, mental and physical health depends on…

  • Straw Man Argument in Real-Life Situations

    The fallacy titled the straw man argument occurs when a general argument is refuted in a distorted manner. Hence, this type of misrepresentation makes it harder to attack the counterargument in cases where the distorted response is significantly different from the original claim (Ika, 2018). When one’s position is presented as superior to the primary…

  • Binge Drinking Among Canadian Undergraduates

    Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for drinking Situational and individual factors Social anxiety and expectancies Drinking games and pre-partying Depression and response Consequences Conclusion Work cited Binge drinking refers to the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to get intoxicated over a very short time. This kind of drinking is usually intended by the…

  • Responsible Person and Their Traits

    Responsibility can be determined in a variety of ways, depending on the views of a person. As far as I am convinced, being responsible means being aware of the future outcomes of your current choices. My responsibility covers my words and actions in my personal sphere, as well as in the sphere of my civil…

  • Human Sexuality and Media Relations

    Several changes in sexual standards have happened since the beginning of the American industrial revolution. Towards the last phase of the 20th century, the United States started witnessing the creation of various social movements. One of these movements was the queer – LGBTQ rights, which has greatly helped bring out enormous changes in social perceptions…

  • Should We Sweat About the Sweatshop?

    Right from its conception in the 1980’s, Outsourcing has been a debatable issue and it can be viewed as a double-edged sword. It may be defined as a subcontracting process which hires a third-party company to perform some specific operations of the business. It has done with the intention of better utilization of time and…

  • Social Movement and Theories

    Table of Contents Framing Theory Political Opportunity Theory Resource Mobilization Theory References Framing Theory Framing is the process through which movements express or tend to produce an interpretation of the circumstances or events that encourage or trigger protest (Tarrow 1998). The media is an important framing method for various protest and movement groups around the…

  • Evolution of Indigenous Rights and Governance in Canada

    Like other indigenous people across the world, indigenous people in Canada are the most discriminated against in society. Historically, indigenous people in Canada have been discriminated against in social, economic, and political aspects. Various forms of discrimination instigated towards the aboriginal people in Canada informed the fight against marginalization (Gathii 27). As the people continued…

  • What Does It Mean to Be American?

    Being American is often associated with a sense of pride and gratification. Many US citizens say this phrase as a way to elevate themselves above others. For example, people from the US often find it somewhat strange that South Americans also refer to themselves as Americans (Martinez-Carter). History highlights that this notion can be quite…

  • Should People Under 18 Get a Tattoo?

    Table of Contents Introduction Young People below Eighteen Years and Tattoos Conclusion Works Cited Introduction For many years, tattoos used to be associated with artists, prisoners, gangsters, and rebels in the community. However, the situation has changed significantly since they have become an integral part or feature of every society. Those who chose them find…