Category: Sociology 7256

  • Sociology: Definition, Importance

    What sociology is, and why sociology is worth studying Sociology is a vital field for examining people’s interactions within society. It is defined as a study of individuals perceived as the members of the same community determined by shared culture, which allows examining their dominant worldview in detail for resolving critical issues. This area is…

  • Social Barriers People Experience in the United States

    Table of Contents Social Class Division Race and Ethnicity Gender and Age Conclusion References Social Class Division The information about the modern social class division was interesting to analyze since I have never thought it was that drastic in today’s society. People may look or act similarly but belong to different groups regarding their financial…

  • “Confessions of Nat Turner” by Gray

    “Confessions of Nat Turner” is a story given by Gray about an American Black man who had too much hatred towards the Whites due to the awful events in his life. Fabricant (1993) indicates that Nat worked for Americans as a slave and was mistreated by being beaten, raped, traumatized, and even spending most of…

  • “Addicts Who Survived” by David Courtwright

    Table of Contents Introduction Interventions Historiography The Outcome Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The drug problem in the USA dates far back before obtaining national independence. Nevertheless, only a few literature sources examine this issue from historical, political, and private perspectives. Among them is one of the most notable books is Addicts Who Survived: An Oral…

  • Analysing Community Project: South Miami

    Overview Description of the Community History South Miami was founded in 1897 by W.A. Larkins and his family. The Larkinses established a dairy farm in the wildlands. After the Florida East Coast Railroad has been created, the settlement turned into a community. By 1917, 350 people dwelled in South Miami, which was then called Larkins.…

  • Dispelling the Myth of Welfare Dependency

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Nowadays, there is a broad discussion on the nature of means-tested programs. While they target the poor and provide the necessary assistance for those in need, such programs are surrounded by unappealing public attitudes. People who receive certain benefits from available programs undergo unfair contempt for…

  • Grantsmanship Experiences Analysis

    Recently, more and more organizations and individuals are faced with the need to write applications for grants. Fresh ideas require funds. Funds announce competitions, winners of competitions receive grants. A grant is financial means donated by a grantor to a non-profit organization or an individual for specific work. Unlike loans, grants do not need to…

  • Cultivating Sociological Imagination

    Trying to identify to what degree the characteristics that could be perceived as biological are the result of cultural circumstances and to what degree they are changeable is one of the primary sociologists’ interests. Awareness of social realities, mapping them, and finding one’s place is an exercise that stems from sociological imagination. Achieving the state…

  • Social Theories and Artistic Practice

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Theories and Artistic Practice Conclusion References Introduction Some people do not see the practical or any value of social theories and believe those are reflections of some people that deserve limited attention. These individuals acknowledge the benefits of natural science theories that provide specific laws regarding nature that can often…

  • Sociology. Analyzing Everyday Life: Doing Nothing

    I chose to conduct my experiment at a mall in my home town. It was an ideal location for the experiment because so many people purchase their household goods from the mall. They also come there for recreation and the like. I knew that there was a very serious likelihood that I would meet different…