Category: Sociology
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Ageism: The Problem of Modern Society
There are a few issues that should be explored after watching a series of films and researching the topic of ageism. First, there are several themes in the material about how adolescents are positioned in society. Almost all scientific ideas on how society implies the doctrine of youth’s perfection, without exception, promote ageism (ChangingAging, 2018).…
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The Importance of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
The fallout of the results of the last U.S. presidential elections includes grim news for the scholarly community of the USA: President Trump proposed to strictly cut the funding of arts, humanities, and many scientific fields (Naylor), instead choosing to further develop the American nuclear arsenal, which already includes thousands of useless, dangerous nuclear warheads…
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Social Movements in the 1960s Worldwide
There were multiple issues that contributed to the popularity of a wide range of social movements in different parts of the world in the 1960s. In most cases, they were centered around the diminished economic opportunities, various types of inequality, and the growing role of the state. Nevertheless, there have historically been considerable differences in…
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Bisexuality: The Social Stereotypes
Bisexuality is a term used to describe a person who is attracted either sexually, emotionally, or romantically to more than one sex or gender. These persons may engage in sexual or romantic relationships with females and males. Bisexuality is one of the three major sexual orientation classifications, the other two being homosexuality and heterosexuality. Once…
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Exploring Sexual Boundary Violations
Table of Contents Introduction Determining Sexual Boundaries Violations The Commonplace of Sexual Boundary Violations Human Sexual Boundaries Violations by Counselors Ways to Prevent Sexual Boundaries Violation Conclusion References Introduction The issue of the violation of sexual boundaries is a contemporary one. Despite technological advances and intensive processes of humanization, the problem of sexual violence remains…
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Discussion: Boiling Lobsters Alive
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Discussion Conclusion References Abstract As it is known, many people believe that it is more correct to cook crustaceans alive because it reduces the risk of food poisoning – and saves people from pain and possible death. They also believe that the traditional cooking method tastes…
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Nonverbal Analysis: Ross and Rachel From “Friends”
Table of Contents Introduction Expectancy Violations Theory Kinesics Emotional Intelligence Conclusion References Introduction In the iconic television series Friends, Ross and Rachel are some of the most well-known characters in popular culture. Being both close friends and romantically involved throughout the show’s ten seasons, the characters have a complex development arc as well as stunning…
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“Disgust and the Anthropological Imagination” Analysis
The nature of disgust and the way it was expressed in different periods of the history of humanity still presents an open question that modern anthropologists try to answer. In her work devoted to this feeling, Durham attempts at using the knowledge on disgust to better understand its emotional component and take a fresh look…
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The Power of Books: How Reading Awakens the Inner Spirit
Table of Contents Introduction I Opened a Book by Julia Donaldson Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay How Books Can Open Your Mind by Lisa Bu Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In an excerpt from Letters to Friends, Family and Editors, Franz Kafka explains why people read books. He says people read books…
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Negative Influence of Gendered Division of Labor on Women’s Position in Society
In the history of humanity, women’s position in society significantly deteriorated with the development of agriculture and labor division. In capitalist societies, women’s primary functions focus on reproductive labor and family maintenance with minimal opportunities for self-development. The gendered division of labor had even worse consequences for Black women, whose position has been oppressed in…