Category: Sociology

Table of Contents Introduction Current Egypt and Status Women Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The question of women in Egypt, their social status, and their duties and roles is considered to be very important and interesting to discuss. Numerous historical sources tell that women had to follow their husbands, hide their faces, and avoid contact with…

Human customs and taboos are in a constant state of change. This is evidenced by changes in the traditional role of male human beings. Men are traditional heads of the homes and can only partake of specifically designated roles with regard to custom. Slowly the society is turning to be egalitarian. The recent trends in…

In the past, different societies used varied tales to educate the society as well as children on different matters affecting humanity. Besides, they used narratives to warn children against engaging in some activities that could compromise the established social norms. Little Red Riding Hood is a narrative used to warn the children against revealing their…

The article Boy vs. Girl written by Ken Macqueen (2003) is aimed at examining the meaning of gender differences in contemporary Western societies. In particular, the writer pays attention to the way in which the notions of femininity and masculinity have evolved. The author’s methodology is not clearly discernable. In particular, one can speak about…

In our societies, persons identify themselves with individual and group identities. Every person is considered to be related to a certain race, religion, and other social aspects of life (Appiah, 2005). Identity refers to the unique characteristics that an individual or a group possesses. The characteristics of a certain group influence whether an individual will…

The author of the book unravels some important principles regarding California’s electoral laws for approximately fifty years ago. The scholar argues that citizens of California were tough on immigrants because they could pass laws that barred them from enjoying public services such as health care and free education (HoSang 11). The author observes that undocumented…

Equality of sexes is a topic that has been under discussion in different parts of the world. Some societies believe that equality cannot be achieved since there are obligations that can only be performed well by men. As a result, such societies look down upon women as people who are weak and people who cannot…

Introduction: Living Creatures and Their Indisputable Rights The relationships between people and nature have always been complex. Whether dealing with the pollution issue, or the problem concerning the species that face the threat of extinction, people often face a dilemma, i.e., a choice between progress and nature safety. However, of all the ethical battles that…

This article written by Riva Froymovich has been chosen because it highlights some of the barriers faced by European start-up companies. The author accurately describes the problems which many entrepreneurs encounter and indicates at some solutions to these problems. The issues discussed by the journalist are still relevant to many companies. This article can be…

In many cases, belonging to a specific social group can turn into a source of advantage for many individuals who do not always admit that they enjoy a certain privilege only because of a mere coincidence. In fact, they are not always aware of being privileged. As a rule, the boundaries of such groups can…