Category: Sociology

  • Human Migration Nowadays, Its Reasons and Effects

    People nowadays can easily move from one region to another. There are many people who migrate for several different reasons. Migration means “to move from one country, place, or locality to another” (Merriam-Webster, 2013, p. 1). People migrate to get a good life and new environment. Moreover, there are some people who migrate to change…

  • Income Gap Between Rural and Urban China

    Table of Contents Introduction Social situation in China Income gap Solutions to the problem Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Different counties have a number of problems, such as social, political, economic, etc. It is essential to understand the very problem, its nature and to consider the actions which may be taken to solve the problem. Each…

  • Mental Retardation and Arab Society Attitudes

    Mental retardation is common in all parts of the world. It can occur because of various disorders in children and adults. Individuals with mental retardation tend to have faulty cognitive functions and impaired reasoning. Research has indicated that individuals who suffer from mental retardation have an intelligence quotient (IQ) of below 70 (Middle East Health…

  • Positivism and Subjectivity in Sociology

    Table of Contents Positivism Idea of “subjectivity” Works Cited Positivism Positivism has a double meaning. From the one side, it rather useful in order to understand physical processes in connection with the social world better and easier. Sometimes, the creative approach contributes to the investigation making it groundbreaking as a result. Therefore, the system of…

  • Jewish Identity in America

    In his article “Identity and Jewish Education”, Cohen (2008) postulates that sociologists determine Jewish identity according to the three B’s components: “Belief, Behavior, and Belonging” (p.75). I was born in a secular family of four children. However, my father used to attend synagogue only on major holidays, to be part of our Jewish community or…

  • Impact of Religion on Politics

    In my opinion, there is a need for citizens to pay a keen attention to the opinions of religious individuals and religious politicians as they vocalize them. My take is that not all religious politicians are radical. At least there are some who make sense. There is a need for the state to separate from…

  • The Sexualization and Objectification of Young Female Musicians in Print Ads

    Table of Contents Introduction Young Female Musicians and Society Negative Effects of Objectification/Sexualization Arguments Favoring Sexualization Discussion and Conclusion References Introduction Sexualization and objectification of women in the mass media has been a common practice by majority of the media outlets in the Western world. This practice has been fueled by the perception that sex…

  • American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us

    American Grace: how religion divides and unites us is a book written by Robert D. Putnam, a Harvard professor of sociology and public policy, and David E. Campbell, a political science professor at Notre Dame. The book was published on 21st February 2012 by Simon & Schuster Publisher. The authors explained the uniqueness of America…

  • Glass Ceiling for Minorities and Women

    The idea of diversity is applicable to various aspects of social relations, including workplace. Modern communities strive to develop rules and regulations that guarantee the equality of opportunities to people. However, many organizations fail to promote diversity, and in some cases, many groups of the population can be discriminated on the basis of their gender,…

  • The Hunger Problem in the Modern World

    Table of Contents Analysis of Hunger Causes of hunger Works Cited Analysis of Hunger Hunger is one issue that falls under food insecurity. In fact, it is the biggest problem facing any people in modern society. Failure to get enough amount of energy in a day as recommended by world organizations such as Food and…