Category: Sociology

  • Destructive Shame: The Silent Struggle of Minority Groups

    Table of Contents Introduction Aspects of the Radical Idea in the Twenty-first Century Negative Impacts of Shame What it means for Minorities to ‘Destroy with no Shame.’ How Shame Plays a Role in Minorities’ Struggles Conclusion References Introduction Shame is an emotion in a human being associated with feeling defective and unacceptable. People of minority…

  • The Disease and Harm Minimization Models of Addiction

    Table of Contents Introduction The Disease Model of Addiction The Harm Minimization Model of Addiction Comparison Discussion & Conclusion References Introduction In the present day, addictions remain a global problem, with citizens of every country suffering from them. To deal with the problem and to create a universal concept for it, several models of addiction…

  • “From Affirmative Action to Affirming Diversity”: Article Analysis

    Table of Contents Overview Key Points Questions Raised Point of Discussion Reference Overview The article addresses the concept of affirmative action and its artificiality when it comes to promoting diversity in the workplace. It is important to note that the given measure was effective at promoting diversity and equality among historically disadvantaged groups, such as…

  • “Why Money Does Not Buy Happiness” by Sharon Begley

    The article titled “Why Money Does Not Buy Happiness” was written by Sharon Begley and posted in the Newsweek magazine in October, 2007. The article attempts to persuade the reader that money is not a prerequisite to happiness, citing numerous examples of rich people being unhappy, and the conclusions countering both the sayings and perceptions…

  • “Confessions of a Public Speaker” by Scott Berkun

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary Evaluation Strengths and Weaknesses Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Many successful communicators possess adequate competencies that make it easier for them to deliver the intended messages to the targeted audience. Individuals who want to develop or acquire similar skills should follow a systematic plan and strategy. The book Confessions of a…

  • Sexuality Education for Adolescents and Adults

    Table of Contents Introduction The Concept Reference Introduction The study of human sexuality and its manifestations in modern society is a fascinating and vital topic not only from the standpoint of social sciences but also psychology. The appropriate training of adolescents in relation to the basics of relationships between two genders can be of great…

  • The Significance of Focusing on the “Sense of Urgency”

    Urgency is a factor that facilitates the initiation and development of various processes in human activity. The need to perform specific actions urgently creates an environment in which a person focuses on the task as much as possible. At the same time, the sense of urgency motivates a person to act with maximum efficiency considering…

  • Recognition of Sexual Minorities

    Modern society stands in the way of moral and civic recognition of sexual minorities, which is expressed in the adoption of loyal laws and the public visibility of issues related to the oppression of LGBT people. However, tangible improvements to this agenda lag far behind; today’s sexual minorities can only wait for society and legislation…

  • Foreclosure Eviction From the Fundamentalist Perspective

    Foreclosure eviction is a process of recovering the monies owed to the secured creditor, usual banks in case of failure in the payment of the debts. This process is used when house owners do not the debts or declare their inability to repay them. The eviction is preceded by a notice showing the details of…

  • The Ice Bucket Challenge Case Study

    Table of Contents The ALS Foundation Ice Bucket Challenge: Creation of Awareness The Ice Bucket Challenge’s Uniqueness Impact on the ALS Association Creating Viral Nonprofit Campaigns Conclusion References The ALS Association is credited with making one of the most successful viral campaigns to promote Lou Gehrig’s disease. The organization promises to find a cure for…