Category: Sociology

In my opinion, one’s “presentation” of themselves changes considerably depending on the setting. This can be easily demonstrated by considering institutions or locations where individuals are expected to behave in a certain manner. In schools, universities, and workplaces most will choose to act in a more professional and sophisticated manner. Part of the transformations people…

The video revisits the survivor of San Francisco’s 80’s AIDS epidemic. It was a devastating occurrence among gay communities, which led to thousands of deaths. In addition, the video addresses the issue of stigmatization of AIDS among gay people, which prevalent in the 1980s (PBS NewsHour, 2012). Many anti-homosexual individuals saw the AIDS epidemic as…

Literature that raises issues of self-identity and femininity is significant for modern society. It helps to understand how aspects such as culture and roles within the family affect the formation of a person as a person. In their books, Jade Snow Wong and Julia Alvarez showed how they were affected by the norms and foundations…

The articles in this annotated bibliography describe the labor history of Filipino and US migration flows and the post-migration experiences of today’s Filipino immigrants. Filipino immigrants comprise a large portion of all Asian immigrants to the United States. In 2019, Pilipino migrants accounted for the third-largest country of origin in terms of immigrants with an…

One of the peculiarities of human consciousness observed in all eras of existence is magical thinking. This type of thinking is characterized by a tendency to believe in supernatural forces and non-human abilities of the body, primarily aimed at protecting humanity. In addition to religious elements, superheroes are examples of this type of magical thinking…

Table of Contents Introduction Discrimination on level of education as well as gender Conclusion Reference list Introduction United Arab Emirates is greatly determined in ensuring that the role of women in developing the country is acknowledged in all levels. The Country’s constitution has provided clauses that ensure there are equal rights for both men and…

Table of Contents Summary Evaluation Connection Between Dr Kendi and the Black Lives Matter Effectiveness of the Movement’s Communication Strategy Works Cited Summary #SayHerName refers to a social movement that aims to create awareness about Black female police brutality victims and anti-Black abuse in the US. It is based on the unfortunate truth that Black…

The thoughts on the social contract theory of two renowned thinkers, Charles Mills and Thomas Hobbes, are compared and contrasted in this study. The readings by the two authors have both similarities and differences, while the issue of human nature is present in the two literature pieces. Thus, the study argues that Charles Mills’s concepts…

The paper of Gans (1971) is dedicated to the analysis of such social phenomenon as poverty. It seems logical to assume that poverty cannot be associated with any positive function because no one benefits from it, with the exception of “the slumlord and the loan” (Gans, 1971, 20). However, since “their activities are classified among…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference List Introduction The ruling class is type of a social class within a society which is responsible in making decision and political policies of that specific society. This assessment paper will be focusing deeply on the Britain’s ruling class both in political and in economic powers. The…