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  • Child Kidnapping in the 21st Century

    Table of Contents Introduction The Rate of Child Abduction by Strangers The Reasons for The Decline in Child Abduction by Strangers Technology Has Increased the Risk of Child Abduction Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Child kidnapping is a global issue that affects countries all over the world. It can be defined as a terrifying crime involving…

  • The Treatment of Asians and Asian-American Groups in the US

    Introduction Asians and the Asian-American population have rapidly continued to be on the rise, especially in North America. The Chinese Filipinos are the first Asians to settle in the United States, after which many Asians have moved there (Tessler et al., 2020). Asians are diverse in language, culture, values, and ethnicities. Asians and Asian Americans…

  • State Power in the Sociological Study of Deviance

    The purpose of this paper is to establish the connection between the state power and the sociological studies of deviance. The objective will be achieved by several steps. Firstly, I will give the definition of the power in sociological context and the power of the state. Secondly, I will determine how deviance is studied by…

  • Responsibility and Its Meaning in Personal Life

    Table of Contents Introduction My definition of responsibility Spheres of responsibility Spheres I am responsible for Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Every human being is a unique creature that has its own peculiarities and perspectives on numerous issues and problems that arise in the course of his/her development. The approach to these questions and the ways…

  • Sociology Theories’ Impacts on the Social Institutions

    Introduction Over the years, numerous sociological theories have been espoused. However, the four main evidence based sociological theories are functionalism, utilitarianism, conflict and interactionism. Sociological theories are important because they influence various social institutions. Besides, sociological theories help to explain structures of social institutions (Macionis, 2012). Among the four theories, interactionism is the most relevant…

  • The Harm that Good Men Do

    Table of Contents Introduction The Harm that Good Men Do Conclusion References Introduction It is not easy to tell the true picture of those people held with high regard in society. These people are usually considered virtuous and held in very high esteem. Russell, in his work, opens the curtain behind which such people hide.…

  • A Review Essay “In Search of Respect” and “Dorm Room”

    Table of Contents Introduction Review of the Two Books Conclusion References Introduction The “war against illicit drugs in the United States has led to more questions than answers” (Hendricks and Wilson 2). Contreras believes strongly that “the war has led to numerous inequalities among different racial groups in the country” (24). The law enforcement practices…

  • Sociological Methods of Assessing Medical Care Accessibility

    Table of Contents Introduction Affordable Health Care Effective Methods of Researching Health Care Accessibility Conclusion References Introduction All humans have personal problems, and their problems may expand quantitatively and sometimes qualitatively. Subsequently, they get recognition in society and evolve from personal troubles to social issues. As societies differ, so do the issues that plague them.…

  • The Labour Movement’s Drivers and Barriers

    Table of Contents Introduction Factors that facilitate the Mobilization of the Labour Movement Working class militancy Moral resources Resource mobilization theory Political opportunity model Cultural factors Methods of collective action Factors that Militate against Labour Movements Reference List Introduction The Labour Movement is a protest group that plays a major role in calling for changes…

  • Joining Gangs Explained by Sociological Theories

    Table of Contents Hypothesis Independent Variable Dependent Variable Structural Functionalist Theory Conflict Theory Symbolic Interaction References Hypothesis The population of the inner city is likely to join gangs. Independent Variable The inner city – where do you live? Response categories are the inner city or other suburbs. Dependent Variable Joining gangs – are you a…