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The problem of diversity of thought has always been a topical issue for societies around the world since people always tend to have their own viewpoints. Recent years have been particularly notable for the growing divisiveness and radicalism among communities espousing different ideological perspectives. Conservatives and liberals are the two main groups in the United…

Social groups are entities in which individuals are interconnected through a common trait, social position, or other factors which facilitate the formation of a group. The aspects that unite a multitude of people facilitate the construction of a social group. The aforementioned communities can have various sizes, premises, norms, and objectives. On the one hand,…

There is a vital need for sexuality education among American children with nearly 1.1 million teenagers become pregnant every year and the ever-increasing rise in AIDS cases among individuals between 13 years to 24 years. Research confirms that about three million teens are infected with sexually transmitted diseases annually (Schroeder, 1992) and these problems have…

In “Plata O Plomo: Silver or Lead,” Marie Javdani aims to address the ways of dealing with the persistent problem of drug use and selling in Colombia. The main objective of the article was to urge the US government to look for alternative ways of dealing with the problem because financial investments have only been…

It is well known that historically, many slaves were trying to resist their status. The multitude of ways enslaved people could oppose slavery ranged from the passive aggressive behavior to open revolts. Regardless of the method, one goal that slaves pursued in particular was the ability to sustain communities and cultures. Although freedom was the…

Adolescent drinking can be caused not only by various objective factors, such as social, economical, family, and educational conditions but also by the personal characteristics of an individual. Teenagers prone to alcoholism are characterized by a lack of decision-making, increased egocentrism, lack of social interests, and separation from adults (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2018). They are…

The story of Sandra Laing shows the degree to which discrimination pervaded South African society during the Apartheid. According to the source, Sandra Laing was born into a white family and was taken away because she appeared mixed race (“Skin Deep”). Under the law, the people of South Africa were classified into strict race groups,…

Introduction There is a substantial rate of the younger generation and, more significantly, the teenagers that exhibit active physiological status of the reproductive system across the United States. It couples with the problem that teenagers started to be highly secretive about their sexual life (Heller 36). The level and activity of these teenagers pose a…

Table of Contents Introduction The Breadth of the term Violence The Meaning of Violence to Me Cases of Violence in My Life Conclusion References Introduction Violence is an act, attempt, or other action that one person commits against another with the intent to cause harm. The concept of harm is always viewed from the victim’s…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The debate on rights has been raging for some time, and is still a topic of discussion in many social forums. Every country now seems to be moving towards establishing a society ruled by justice and fairness, and for those who find it difficult to instill…