Category: Sociology 7256
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Examination of Urban Growth and Social Movements
There are thee primary theoretical perspectives on cities and urbanization. Structural-functionalists view urbanization as an entity that provides the society with various merits and disadvantages (Barkan, 2016). Urban life may, for instance, give people many economic opportunities, but among the dysfunctions of cities is the lack of social bonding. Symbolic-interactionists, on the other hand, believe…
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Discussion of Flying Africans Theory
Africa is a mysterious continent where all countries are not separated governments but magically connected nations. A long time ago, Africans believed in magic and could fly like blackbirds over the fields (Wheel Council, inc.). Their lives were carefree until the period of slavery began. Robert Hayden clearly described the ability of Africans to fly…
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The Article “This Boat Is My Boat” by Drew Hayden Taylor
The article “This Boat Is My Boat” by Drew Hayden Taylor (2004) majorly highlights the relationship between the native and non-native individuals of Canada. Different types of individuals migrated to the country, which led to the immigrants competing for the available resources with the native citizens. The author portrays how the immigration of various non-native…
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The Caravan Incident: Migrants from Central America
Table of Contents Introduction Essence of the Caravan Incident Historical Background Reaction in the United States Global Reaction Actions to Remedy the Situation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Immigration is a frequently discussed issue in the United States. One might say that America is a nation of immigrants that opens its doors to everyone. But many…
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Child Corporal Punishment Prevalence in the US
Table of Contents Prewriting Introduction Solutions References Prewriting The narrowed topic of the research is focused on exploring the prevalence of corporal punishment of children and domestic abuse in the United States. The primary audience includes healthcare professionals, social workers, parents, and social or political stakeholders that influence legislative decisions. It is important to inform…
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Bias and Assumptions About the Poor
Christians are called to help all people live “a life of peace” (Luke 10:5-6). This means we should be actively working to resolve social problems in our world. There are many ways that we can respond to social problems as Christ-followers. First, we can pray for those who are affected by social problems, including interceding…
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Gun-Related Violence in the US
Gun-related violence is a serious public health epidemic in the United States. The country has high gun ownership rates, which has thus been attributed as a major cause of gun violence. When many people own guns, they are likely to resort to the use of guns in resolving their issues. According to Brown and Barthelemy…
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Argument for the Implementation of the DREAM Act
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Presented in the Congress in different versions since 2001, the DREAM Act promises to grant legal residency to approximately two million undocumented young people living in the U.S without legal status. Since it was first debated, the DREAM Act has elicited sharp reactions from proponents and…
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Cyberbullying, Aggression and Violent Behavior
Ansary, N. S. (2020). Cyberbullying: Concepts, theories, and correlates informing evidence-based best practices for prevention. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 50, 101343. The main topic of this work is to consider cyberbullying and related concepts from a theoretical point of view to improve evidence-based practice. Since effective work in any field cannot be achieved without a…
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Privilege, Its Forms and Implications
The article’s main argument is that privilege is not something everyone should strive for, as it does not confer moral strength and can lead to dominance over less powerful groups. This argument is supported by the author’s discussion of privilege and its positive and negative effects and the ways in which it is conferred upon…