Category: Sociology
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Memories as a Time Traps
Table of Contents Introduction: The Birth of a Conceptual Metaphor In the Whimsical Realm: When Everything Points in One Direction The Metaphor Expands: More Delightful Discoveries The Climax: Memories Running Wild When the Time to Leave the Dream World Comes Conclusion: Outside the Realm of Conceptual Metaphors Introduction: The Birth of a Conceptual Metaphor Living…
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Love in Chinese Society
Love has a few meanings but many connotations and symbols. When we were young, we already felt the love from our parents and siblings. As a child, I felt that without love my family, and I could never have survived the harsh realities of relationships and be a part of a larger family, which is…
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Gluttony and Global Hunger
Table of Contents Introduction How Gluttony Explains the Persistence of Global Hunger Why Global Hunger Exists Correcting this Injustice Conclusion Introduction Food is the most important commodity for human beings since it is necessary for survival. Human beings have, therefore, tried to ensure that they have food security in order to guarantee their continued existence.…
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Argument Against Monogamy
For many of my friends, the time is right for them to settle down and start families. This is especially true for my girlfriends, who are anxious about meeting a ‘special’ kind of man who will dedicate all his time and resources towards making them happy. Nevertheless, a sizable number of my friends are terrified…
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Immigrants’ Identity Crisis: “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner” by Bich Minh Nguyen
Table of Contents Introduction Exploring the Concept of Identity Exploring the Concept of Acceptance Conclusion Thesis Statement: The book explores the concept of straddling two cultures, heritage and the struggle for identity most immigrants undergo when they try to integrate themselves into U.S. society. Introduction In the novel “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner”, author Bich Minh Nguyen…
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“Unmarried With Children”: Article Summary
This article sets out to investigate why women in poor neighborhoods seem to be comfortable having children while they are still too young and out of wedlock. The underlying thesis of the article is that economic challenges, shifts in marital roles, and the setting of a high financial bar for marriage have led to a…
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Why Does Everyone Want to Move to US?
Table of Contents Introduction Religion and World View Family and Kinship Gender, Education, and Employment Marriage and Dating Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The United States is one of the developed countries in the world with advanced infrastructure, effective education system, lucrative business sectors, a mature democracy, and superb human rights. As a developed country, the…
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Out of the Matt
It may seem like a surprise how the world is interconnected through a web link not seen by many. As human beings, we do not pause to think how interconnected things are. This is one of the reasons why there is a lot of violence in the society. We are filled with too much negativity…
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American G.I Forum and Mexican American Politics
Table of Contents Introduction Background Political life of Mexican Americans Prejudice among Mexican Americans Influence of governance to prejudice Partisanship and Political issues Immigration and Age in political influence Cultural life of Mexican Americans Foods, Music and Creativity Economic issues Conclusion Works Cited Endnotes Introduction For several years, foreign communities seeking asylum in the US…
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Where Do I Belong? What Makes Identity
One of the most complicated notions in the modern world, identity is the most crucial aspect of a human’s existence. Once losing his/her identity, a human being cannot live the full life and practically becomes deprived of an essence of life. Because of its versatility and the number of issues it touches on, identity must…