Category: Sociology 7256
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Literary Analysis of “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid
Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Story: Personal Reflection Annotations on the Story Feminist Critical Theory Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The gender distinction and stereotypes are subconsciously nurtured into our perception of the world since childhood. The “Girl” is a short story written by Jamaica Kincaid that interprets the societal prospects regarding what a…
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Just and Equal Society
Every society has goals, and these goals depend on the population and vary by race, gender, class, disability, and sexuality. For example, some societies repress women’s expressions of sexuality, while other societies create various supporting programs for people with disabilities. These societies base their goals on ethical beliefs and norms, but these aspects may differ…
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Endangered Species- Polar Bear
The flora and fauna of the nature get always confronted with the ever changing climactic challenges that vary from region to region. There may be many possible reasons like depletion of natural resources, global warming, natural calamities etc. But, together these changes may also lead to species extinction. There is a need for early intervention…
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The Role of Violence in King Leopold’s Ghost
In 1865, king Leopold II ascended the throne of Belgium – a small country, surrounded by the influential European empires. Therefore, throughout his reign, the king was obsessed with gaining a colony. Indeed, the European countries entered the new era of intensified industrial expansion, with personal profit and immediate enrichment becoming the priorities and major…
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Glass Ceiling: Term Definition
Glass ceiling is a term that has been used to refer to the discrimination that is practiced against some genders or races with a sole intention of preventing them achieve high job profiles within the work place. It is a form of limitation that limits the minorities from getting the higher job positions within the…
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Effects of Video Games on Players
The video game industry has grown into a multi-billion venture over the years. New games are produced by video game companies constantly. These games are in a variety of genres, ranging from violence to educational games. In recent years, there have been increased arguments about the impact of video games. These arguments arise as a…
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Demands to Studies Involving Human Subjects
Informed consent is a critical demand for research studies implying human beings. However, in some cases, IRB may waive the requirement for obtaining the form. First, there is no more than minimal risk to the subject during the research (Qatar University, 2011). Second, the study cannot be carried out without a waiver (Qatar University, 2011).…
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Using Animals in Medical Research
Table of Contents Introduction It is unethical to use animals for research Synthesis Conclusion References Introduction The use of animals for medical research has generated heated debate in recent times where certain quarters in society support the use of animals for research while others don’t. It is evident that the use of animals for research…
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Aspects of Cryptography
Cryptography, sometimes referred to as cryptology, is the study, practice, and implementation of secretive communication and information transferring. Most often, it employs protocols or tools that can encrypt and decrypt certain information and make it impossible for a third party to interpret it. The different cryptography methods have evolved over centuries, starting with simple but…
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Failure of Quantitative Methodologies in Social Studies
The application of qualitative and quantitative methodologies provides significantly different outcomes and might not be suitable for certain disciplines. It is challenging to measure social interactions through numerical values. However, how does one then gather and analyze such knowledge? For these cases, a qualitative method might be more fitting, as it enables scientists to interpret…