Category: Sociology 7256
-
Sociological Theories Applied to “9500 Liberty” Documentary
9500 Liberty focuses on the history of immigration laws in Virginia. It reveals the major events that occurred during the period of repressive immigration policies. Viewers are able to trace the cause-and-effect relationship between government actions and the social panic that erupted during the passage of the law, which justified discrimination. The phenomenon has penetrated…
-
Status Structures and Its Hidden Privileges
The relationships between the members of contemporary society might seem random and convoluted, yet numerous theories claim that there is a reason for them to exist. Conventional values and traditions have been defining the choices made by people for centuries, yet the system may finally change in the wake of the globalization era. Although the…
-
The Africa Biofortified Sorghum Project Consortium
The problem of hunger and malnutrition in Africa is burning indeed because of extremely hot conditions and the inability to grow and prepare the products that are healthy and full of vitamins (Thurow, 2013). A number of African people use sorghum as the main crop in their lives because it could be grown in hot…
-
Immigrant Problems with Modern Government
Today, the attitude towards immigrants is very biased; many countries give incomprehensible answers when the question of the rights of immigrants arises. The Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) music video’s lyrics highlight relations between the United States and the immigrants, “Black and white soldiers wonder alike if this really means freedom. Not Yet.” (Hamilton…
-
Hunting Justified by the Natural Law Theory
Introduction Hunting is one of the oldest human activities which have persisted over various civilizations. From the ancient Stone Age period, when human survival was entirely dependent on hunted animals and gathered fruits, to the modern time, when various means of survival emerged, hunting remains a common activity. Besides the traditional hunting for food, contemporary…
-
Process Evaluation: Needs Assessment Program for the Elderly
Background Information The elderly population has several needs, including physical health, safety, and normal daily activities. With the increasing number of baby boomers entering the retirement phase, social workers play a role in facilitating the wellbeing of the elderly population (Plummer et al., 2014). This process evaluation reports the assessment of a program aimed at…
-
Social Constructivism Theory Applied to Current Event
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Variations of Constructionism Juvenile Delinquency Event Value of the Theory Conclusion References Introduction Social constructionism, often known as the social construction of reality, is a sociological and communication theory investigating the formation of a collective perception of reality. Social constructionism is a viewpoint that holds that most of human existence…
-
Intimate Partner Violence Against Pregnant Victims
I want to focus on reproductive coercion in IPV. Discussing domestic violence against pregnant women, we should note that the problem significantly increases the risks of obstetric complications in DV victims. These complications may be different, and they are caused both by physical and psychological violence since pregnant women are more susceptible to stress. Importantly,…
-
Asian Americans. Internationalization of America
America has been a multinational country from time immemorial, and representatives of different nations are trying to get there. This usually leads to positive developments, as it increases cultural diversity. In particular, Asian Americans have a significant impact on the country. Increasingly, Asians are being elected to political agencies. This contributes to the development of…
-
The Mission of Self-Isolation in Volatile Times
The coronavirus pandemic, the self-imposed isolation regime that has swiftly changed people’s lives, uprooted their way of life, and not surprisingly, many are now under psychological stress. While self-isolation during the pandemic is a necessary measure, it is also a source of anxiety for many people. The article “Magnificent isolation: what we can learn from…