Category: Sociology 7256

Niolon, P. H., Vivolo-Kantor, A. M., Tracy, A. J., Latzman, N. E., Little, T. D., DeGue, S., Lang, K. M., Estefan, L. F., Ghazarian, S. R., McIntosh, W. L. K., Taylor, B., Johnson, L. L., Kuoh, H., Burton, T., Forston, B., Mumford, E. A., Nelson, S. C., Joseph, H., … & Tharp, A. T. (2019).…

The reading helped me realize that there are different types of deviant acts ranging from consensus crimes, about whose unacceptability there is an almost unanimous agreement, to socially diverse acts that may be perceived differently, depending on the observer. Throughout this course, it has become clear that deviance is not a monolith but rather a…

The difference between sensation and perception is that with sensation, a person receives information about the world around him through the senses. In contrast, with perception, the information is interpreted in the brain. When one looks at something on the phone, the information reaches the brain through the eyes, and perception helps one understand what…

Table of Contents Introduction Theory in Human Services Two Measurable Goals Johnny’s Improvement Documentation Conclusion Reference Introduction Adolescence is one of the most problematic in terms of character and behavior. The person begins to know himself, and the depth of their self-consciousness increases. However, at the same time, it is the first period they face…

America has a thriving economy that attracts millions of illegal immigrants from different parts of the world. However, continued growth of the population of illegal immigrants has far-reaching ramifications on the U.S. economy. In fact, the need for illegal immigrants to access social services strains annual budgets at federal, state and local levels. Thus, it…

Overview Description of the Community History The city of Miami was founded in 1870; previously, this area was inhabited by the Tequesta Indians who, however, were almost completely exterminated by Spanish and British missions. At the end of the 19th century, Florida’s railroad was extended so that it could reach the city; the Miami Harbor…

Diversity is becoming an increasingly important topic worldwide, encompassing various spheres of life, ranging from government and business to popular culture. Looking through the history lens can enhance our understanding of diversity since it helps individuals comprehend the importance of being inclusive and diverse. For instance, the historical path of the United States is significantly…

In his article “All Animals are Equal”, Singer (1989) argues in support of animal rights. He claims that the tendency to view animals as creatures that do not deserve the same rights as humans is just as wrong as denying people’s rights based on their skin color on gender. He calls this notion ‘speciesism’, the…

During several centuries, the lands of Latin America were viewed as pillaged by the Spaniards and White Americans because of access to these territories’ plentiful resources. In Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, Galeano (1997) presents the history of this region from the period of the Hispanic invasion…

Arnau Gras, J. (1995). Diseños longitudinales aplicados a las ciencias sociales y del comportamiento. Editorial Limusa. This book, written by a social sciences educator, focuses on the application of longitudinal design in social and behavioral sciences. The longitudinal design presents the possibility of assuming that the causal effects are unidirectional. Panel designs study a single…