Category: Sociology
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Concepts in Foucault’s History of Sexuality
Introduction The French philosopher and social theorist Michel Foucault laid groundbreaking work and ideas in the field of human sexuality studies. As a result, this led to shifting power dynamics and segregation which had its basis in sex but extended to areas such as race and gender. This will be explored in this essay by…
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Structural Violence: “Life and Death in Rikers Island”
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The book review provided by Golembeski is based on Venters’ Life and Death in Rikers Island. The study raises essential themes of the peculiarities of the penitentiary system and its influence on the processes in society. The values of public administration often form the basis of the…
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Violence and Masculinity in “Tough Guise 2” Documentary
Regardless of the numerous attempts to create a humanistic society, violence still remains one of the ongoing issues that result in the emergence of multiple problems and conflicts. In his documentary, Jackson Katz also touches upon this very problem associating it with the concept of masculinity and men’s power. Evaluating racial, ethnic, and class factors,…
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Gendered Analysis of the Workplace
Table of Contents Legal Issues and Division of Labor Employee Behavior Norms Gender Equality Promotion Practices Evaluation and Conclusion References Even though every employer aims at diminishing discrimination and promoting gender equality, minor issues concerning the matter still occur. For instance, nursing is generally considered a profession dominated by females and males can suffer from…
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“Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All” by Tom and David Kelley
Table of Contents What Are the Most Appealing Ideas Expressed by the Author(s)? What Are the Implications of the Ideas in the Book for You as an Educator? What Ideas of the Author, If Any, Do You Challenge? Why? Work Cited What Are the Most Appealing Ideas Expressed by the Author(s)? Creativity is a concept…
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Necessary Methods and Skills for Building Dialogue
Table of Contents A definition of the dialogue Effective listening skills Feedback Dialogic methods Arguments Ethics and argument Business dependence on persuasion tools References & Bibliography A definition of the dialogue Dialogue according to Bohm is a conversation that occurs between any number of people, which cannot be limited by two. Dialogues are an informal…
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Favoritism in the Media
Table of Contents Introduction Favoritism in Media Reports Defending the Media Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction We live in an integrated society where various elements color our view and understanding of what goes on around us. Social sciences provide us with tools for better understanding and relating in contemporary society. A good understanding of the…
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Living in Sacramento Is Wonderful
Sacramento is an area in California located in a serene environment, making it have so much to offer to its residents. Besides its attractive and luxurious restaurants offering farm to fork cuisine, and myriad outdoor and family events, Sacramento deserves the first-class reward as a stunning place to live in. The region has appealing facilities…
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Long Sixties Victories and the American Exceptionalism
Margot Adler explains life in the 1960s showing how painful and dangerous it was to fight for human rights. Her work is honored today for pointing and restoring the appropriate way of life. As a determined young woman, she was taken seriously for acting as an agent of change. She had diverse opportunities in the…
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Does Reproduction Theft Exist?
Reproduction is theft as it copies the identity of another living being or a thing. Related to the cloning issue, the main problem for modern science is that it has limited information about the beginning of life and early stages of its development. Thus, if people do not know soothing, it does not mean researchers…