Category: Sociology

Theorists and philosophers have been in existence since time immemorial. Some have successfully led the world abreast by coining very useful philosophies and are renowned to this day and age while some theories have been disputed and challenged over time. Among the famous philosophers and theorists of our generation who will be keenly looked at…

Table of Contents Introduction Immigration to Canada Lifestyles in their Mother Countries Integration to Canada Conclusion Reference List Footnotes Introduction People consider the immigrations of both the Irish and the Jewish communities from their mother countries the greatest exodus ever to occur around the world. While the Irish migration occurred in mid 1800s, the Jewish…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Introduction In today’s world, television is almost invariably a part of our lives and trying to keep away from this prominent force is for many people an uphill task. The article “Why We Tuned Out” by Karen Springen as appearing in the NewsWeek on November 11, 2002 attempts to…

The data collection techniques used by a researcher are important in any research process since they primarily determine the validity and reliability of the study findings. There exists a wide range of data collection techniques that can be used by social scientists to collect primary data in key research areas (Wilson & Sapsford, 2006, p.…

Stereotypes are the constructions set by society which happen to be the gauge with which members of society measure themselves up. These designations come up due to the hierarchical structures in the society which define ones position in that society and mostly are based on prejudice. They are based on judgments and that it is…

Nowadays, people get an opportunity to live in two different worlds simultaneously: reality and cyberspace. Cyberspace is a huge, global domain that has an access to any electronic technology and allows controlling all communication systems. It is not only about the Internet and about phone calls. Cyberspace plays more important role that aims to control…

I settled for Industrial Areas Foundation, an organization based in Chicago that seeks to target empowerment of the people with a view to improving life, pursuit of happiness and liberty for Americans. It is a powerful social movement that brings together people of all races and backgrounds in order to forge a strong society. It…

Table of Contents Introduction Adverse poverty in the Irish Diaspora Conclusion Works Cited Footnotes Introduction The portrayal of the Irish Diaspora in major films, tales or other literary works bears a sense of resemblance, whether the work is factual or fictitious. This follows a number of stereotypes connected with it. While some hold true, others…

There has been an outcry over the banning of gays from openly serving in the United States’ military. The Obama administration in particular has contributed greatly to the repeal of the policy. This has however met a lot of resistance particularly from the reservists. Most American service members support the lifting of the ban. The…

Table of Contents Introduction Analytical review of literature Interviews with four foreign-born residents of Ukraine Discussion Recommendations References Footnotes Introduction One of foremost characteristics of today’s post-industrial living is the dramatically increased degree of populations’ mobility, reflected by exponentially mounting rates of inbound immigration in just about every Western country. As it was pointed out…