Category: Sociology

Today’s world is very complex, diverse, and dynamic; it is continually undergoing profound and multidimensional changes and transformations. Humanity is constantly deprived of outdated forms of social life and acquires new, more effective ones. However, this progress is not unambiguous as it is characterized by both upward and downward trends. Often there is trampling on…

The concept of self-worth is critical to understand as it implies identifying and valuing oneself as a person. This notion cannot be measured against any scale or standard, which makes it difficult to define and estimate. As a result, some people struggle with self-understanding and determining the sources of their worth. In my view, self-worth…

In her TEDxUF talk, Diana Moreno explored the issue of facilitating diversity in the US educational facilities. Being an immigrant from Ecuador and moving to Florida as a six-grader, Diana was excited for her new experience in a foreign country. She naively expected her life to become similar to the episodes of Full House, where…

Table of Contents Group 1 (Children) Group 2 (Teenagers) Group 3 (Middle-aged adults) Group 4 (Senior citizens) References Age stereotype and discrimination is a common but underrepresented issues in society that may affect people’s self-image and performance. For example, older people may be viewed as wise but less energetic, while younger groups may be perceived…

In the essay “Sweatshop Oppression,” Rajeev Ravisankar begins by appealing to the audience and making the readers feel equal to him. The problem he identifies is low-cost-driven consumerism and the associated devaluation of the high human cost. Ravisankar assumes his readers relate to “poor” college students’ desire to buy as much as possible at the…

When pondering over how to make the world better, one may find it too grandiose of a task. Too many issues may exist in one country, let alone worldwide, and it is difficult to assign them a priority. For instance, famine might be a more pressing issue for an African country, while injustice, social and…

Table of Contents Introduction Advocacy Empowerment Conclusion Reference Introduction The Human Services field is expanding and encompasses a wide range of services aimed at supporting individuals, families, and communities in tackling various challenges. As the field evolves, so do the roles and responsibilities of Human Services Professionals. These professionals play a vital role in providing…

Racial categorization has been a topic for continuous discussion since the first US Census modifications back in the 19th century. Various historians and sociologists voice their concerns about the overall racial affiliation impact on the American social system and dispute its relevance as a category. An impressive number of sociologists try to estimate an exhaustive…

Sex trafficking experience is often associated with various other crimes, which increases the number of charges, convictions, and arrests. Pelto (2020) states that the survey conducted by the National Survivor Network (NSN) revealed that survivors have been arrested one time or more while being trafficked. Among the key issues, there are prostitution charges, identity theft,…

I am impressed by the Sociocultural Theory which describes the influence of environment including family, friends, culture, and society on children’s development. Even though every child is born with certain character traits, their character and mindset can change depending on the environment they live in. Therefore, the parents’ basic responsibility is to provide their children…