Category: Sociology 7256
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Philosophers Views on the Reality Changes
Heraclitus believes that there is no other reality apart from change. Everything else in the universe changes apart from the change itself. Apart from the fact that nothing in the universe remains the same over a period, change also originates from cosmic order. He believes that for everything that exists, their existence is the opposite.…
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“An Argument Against Banning Phthalates” by Juan Lucas
Table of Contents Introduction Focusing on Evidence-backed Logic Appeal to Social Benefit Focusing on the Inferiority of Emotional Thinking Conclusion Introduction The essay “An Argument Against Banning Phthalates by Juan Lucas” espouses caution and logical thinking when it comes to the push for banning phthalates from their use in children’s toys, in particular for babies.…
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“Can High Group Cohesion Be Harmful? A Case Study of a Junior Ice-Hockey Team” by Rovio
Can high group cohesion be harmful? A case study of a junior ice-hockey team is an article written by a group of authors who used quantitative research. This research method is used for a number of reasons, the main of which is the purpose of the discussion. It should be mentioned that the method which…
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Queer of Color: History and Theory
Introduction Gender is a socially created trait used to distinguish between males and females. It is also used to assign social roles and responsibilities. It is associated with the way society nurtures individuals with respect to their culture, expectations, and other elements. Queer, on the other hand, denotes the ‘unusual sex’ or gender that is…
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The Current Social Security System and the Alternatives for Reforming
Table of Contents Introduction Body Paragraph I Body Paragraph II Body Paragraph III Conclusion Works Cited Bonus Introduction The current social security system is not in an ideal state at the present period of time; it requires much work and improvement; however, it should not be replaced by a mandatory private pension system. Social security…
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Jane Addams as a Sociological Theorist
Jane Addams was born in 1860 in Cedarville, Illinois. She is an American widely regarded sociologist and philosopher. Besides, she was the second woman rewarded with Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. In 1889 she became a co-founder of the first settlement house in the United States called Hull House. Together with her friend E. Starr,…
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Windshield Survey in Miami, Florida
Table of Contents The Information About the Aggregate Observations Conclusion References Windshield surveys are a quick and easy way to make observations of someplace and its community. The present project aims at evaluating such aspects of the community’s life as the housing condition, quality of streets and stores, cleanliness and services, and other crucial issues.…
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“On the Value of Social Studies of Science” and “The Sociology of Ignorance”
Currently, the rate of scientific studies has increased as most institutional and governments are interested in new discoveries. Despite the advancement in the research field, there is an increase of resistance faced by scientists producing knowledge for public consumption. Generally, there have been movements like ‘Post-Truth’ that have been attacking scientific information. According to the…
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The Meaning of Responsibility
Table of Contents The meaning of responsibility Responsible persons The role of parents My personal vision of responsibility The meaning of responsibility Different people have a lot of responsibilities which can be various according to their age, peculiarities of life, personal and social status. Many persons understand that while becoming adults, they acquire not only…
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Discriminatory Practices in the Workplace
Introduction An increase in the rate of discrimination at workplaces has led to different commissions being established to ensure that employees are equally treated when it comes to hiring and promotion. Different factors have been found to contribute to discrimination at workplaces. These include sociological factors, psychological factors and encouragement from managers and supervisors. Apart…