Category: Sociology
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Heroin Addictive Behavior and Its Etiology
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Etiology Model Conclusion References Introduction Heroin is an addictive substance synthesized from a compound known as morphine. It is classified as an addictive drug or opioid. Heroin addiction is a serious health problem that should be addressed using evidence-based measures. Those who are affected by the drug suffer from withdraw…
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Vietnamese Women Immigrants in the United States
It is apparent that Vietnamese women ranging from the age of 20 to 45 began to migrate into the United States in the mid 1970s (Seller, 1994). Research has shown that the current population of Vietnamese women stands at approximately 1.1 million. Moreover, this has been perceived to be one of the largest immigrant groups…
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Summary of the Book “Sociology” by Richard Schaefer
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Reference Chapter 1 Chapter 1 of the book by Schaefer (2011) acts as the introduction to the book, where it gives the definition of sociology, as well as the terms and concepts commonly used in sociology. Some of the terms defined in the chapter…
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Gyn-affection in Literature
Table of Contents Gyn-affection in “The Color Purple” Gyn-affection in other texts References There is no precise definition of such phenomenon as gyn-affection. In a few words, it can be defined as a friendship between women but certainly it would be a very simple derfinition. Gyn-affection can mean passion that women feel for each other,…
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Transitions, Repetitions, Comparisons and Contrasts as Robidoux’s Basic Strategies
Table of Contents The introduction The body The conclusion Works Cited: The introduction Some basic issues While analyzing the article written by Michael A. Robidoux, it is necessary to highlight the basic strategies the author uses in his work. It must be pointed out that Robidoux relies on specific rhetorical strategies, in order to assure…
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The Socioeconomic Profile of Germany
The socioeconomic profile of a country largely depends on the country’s level of economic growth. Other factors that help in accelerating a country’s economy growth include the existence of advanced technology and good infrastructure (Coppola, 2011). This paper compares and contrasts the demographic characteristics of Germany and Thailand. Germany’s population has been recording a declining…
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Social Cognition and Perception
Table of Contents Introduction First Meeting Thinking Type Used Cultural Influences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Meeting new people is an every-day possibility in the modern world, with new friends, passing acquaintances, and brief encounters with a variety of people becoming possible due to the range of people’s interests and employment. Different approaches, thus, help individuals…
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A Disadvantaged Start Hurts Boys More Than Girls
The article under discussion is devoted to the problem of inequality and the way it affects the lives of different genders. Claire Cain suggests that boys are generally more sensitive to the unfavorable conditions on which they grow up. She presumes that a disadvantaged childhood is likely to have a stronger impact on boys’ future…
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Traditional Boy Code vs. Male Becoming
Table of Contents Introduction Issue Description Historical Background of the Problem Personal Perspectives Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The stages of children’ growing up and the principles of upbringing are the topical issues of modern state practices governing family and social issues. In China, where much attention is paid not only to the spiritual but also…
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Julia Greenberg’s Blog: Intersex Issues
The blog Sex matters: legal strategies and alliance building in the intersex community by Julia Greenberg reflects on the issue of intersex and the need for law to protect the rights of intersex groups. It indicates that strong societal orientation towards normal sex condition and considerations of other sexualities like intersex as less normal is…