Category: Sociology 7256

  • Science of Hunger: Case Study of Undeveloped Country Efforts to Alleviate Hunger Through Foreign Aid

    Table of Contents Introduction Provision of aid to reduce hunger in developing countries Disadvantages of aids in alleviating hunger Conclusion References Hunger is in most cases caused by high poverty levels in society. As a result of high levels of poverty in society, individuals are subjected to low feeding levels and in most cases, individuals…

  • Chinese Immigrant’s Experience in the United States

    Immigration to the US has been reported to be one of the most “complex phenomenons” that has resulted in considerable population growth in this particular country. Apart from causing high population growth, immigration to the US is an incident that has dramatically brought many changes in society. In fact, the social structure and way of…

  • Human’s Aggressive Nature in Social Settings

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Body of the paper Conclusion References Abstract This paper uses the discursive framework of a Rogerian argument to promote the idea that, even though humans are true ‘naturally’ predisposed towards aggression, it is thoroughly justified to discuss their predisposition, about what happened to be the affiliated social settings. Introduction The…

  • Cities’ Growth and Urban Living

    Living in urban is a keystone of modern society. It is commonly associated with internal and international migration that led to the necessity of expanding cities in order to provide everyone with the needed living conditions. The process of active urbanization began around two centuries ago, and the number of those living in the cities…

  • Schemata: Perception and Social Situations

    Schemata can have a noticeable effect on social situations, as people’s perception of others often defines their attitude towards them. Stereotypes, personal constructs, and scripts are widely used by people to help deal with similar situations efficiently. Although these schemata are usually helpful, there are cases when such preconceptions can have a negative impact on…

  • Canadian Sexual Sterilization Act of 1928 and Later

    Initially when Alberta’s Sexual Sterilization Act of 1928 was drafted it aimed to forcefully sterilize inmates in mental hospitals with a record of mental illness or disorder white being discharged from asylums or mental health institutes. Though the sterilization program was aimed at both the sexes, the representation of women in the sterilization program exceeded…

  • Organ Transplantation and Felicific Calculus

    Table of Contents Introduction Utilitarianism Bentham’s Felicific Calculus Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Contemporary society faces numerous moral issues. Organ transplantation is one of those topics that attract much attention of both professionals and the representatives of the general public. Different parties argue whether this medical procedure is the best option that should turn into a…

  • Social Structure and Behavior Theories

    What is a violent subculture? Why do some subcultures seem to stress violence? How might participants in a subculture of violence be turned toward less aggressive ways? Nowadays, there is a great number of different movements which have many adherers among the youth. Sometimes, some of these movements become so significant that they could be…

  • Minority and Dominant Groups in the United States

    Social diversity concepts A society cannot be homogenous. No matter what state, city, or any other area is being under analysis, there will always be basic differences in the backgrounds of its dwellers; and, no matter what aspect is used to draw the line between different members of society, there will always be the minority…

  • Isaac Lidsky: What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself?

    The speaker, Isaac Lidsky, examines human perception and the unattainable desires, which always form our thoughts. Our judgment is based on what we see, for instance, one is likely to pair a behavior with what is generally known about a phenomenon. In this aspect, we pay little or no attention to reality instead of creating…