Category: Sociology

  • Methodological Problems in Making Sex Comparisons in Social Behavior

    The comparison of sex in social behavior is an important factor in the determination of social behaviors that are depicted by individuals. An example of the bias associated with gender is the assumption concerning risk-taking behavior, where the genders are assumed to have different perceptions about risk. This issue is a major factor because the…

  • Colored Abaya’s Impact on Emirati Identity

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of the study Research Objectives Research question Literature Review Research Design and Methodology Results and Findings Discussion Annotated Bibliography Appendices 1: Interview Introduction There is a lot of concern among the Emirati people to conserve, and construct their national identity based on the perception that it is a form of…

  • Should the Legal Drinking Age be Changed to 18?

    One of the hottest topics of debate in today’s world is the legal drinking age. The reason why this topic is much debated nowadays is because of the fact that many people are of the opinion that a person is grown up at the age of 18 and has a clear understanding of what is…

  • A Local Pub: Sociological Theories and Concepts

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Introduction Generally, sociological theories argue that human behaviour and actions are influenced by the environment within which they occur, but this influence is not simplistic. It involves how an individual sub-consciously or consciously perceives that environment; that is, what the individual feels the environment requires of them and whether…

  • Huiguan for Chinese Immigrants in America

    The role of the huiguan is an interesting topic for discussion. It is an association that was created to provide mutual aid. Qin states that “there were striking similarities in the functions carried out by the San Francisco huiguan and those elsewhere” (28). Differently put, no fundamental changes to the way it functions were made.…

  • The dominant view of deafness in our society

    Table of Contents Continuing low educational achievement of deaf children Mainstreaming for deaf children: The pros and cons Some forgotten sub groups of deaf children Conclusion Works Cited The dominant view of deafness in our society, which has been labeled the “pathological” view, defines deafness as a condition which is medical in nature and characterized…

  • Doing Research on Vulnerable Populations or about Potentially Upsetting or Traumatic Topics

    Table of Contents Introduction Ethical concerns for researchers How the ethical concerns arise and manifest themselves in research Steps researchers must take to protect their respondents Conclusion Reference List Introduction Researches on vulnerable populations or about potentially upsetting or traumatic topics are complex and often tackle sensitive issues hence causing mixed reactions. In this regard,…

  • Conflicting Responsibilities

    Cooper (2012) considers three conflicting responsibilities, (1) conflicts of authority, (2) role conflicts and (3) conflicts of interest. Conflicts of authority are based on the subordination of one person to several people (laws, rules) and in case one contradicts another one the conflict appears. The most disappointing aspect is that there is no way out…

  • Communicative Behavior Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of the person Characteristics of his communicative behavior What Mark can do to become an effective communicator How to apply these conclusions to my own communicative behavior References Introduction It takes great leadership to approach people and talk to them effortlessly. My cousin has struggled with these concepts all his…

  • Doing Research on Vulnerable Populations or about Potentially Upsetting or Traumatic Topics

    Table of Contents Introduction Ethical concerns for researchers How the ethical concerns arise and manifest themselves in research Steps researchers must take to protect their respondents Conclusion Reference List Introduction Researches on vulnerable populations or about potentially upsetting or traumatic topics are complex and often tackle sensitive issues hence causing mixed reactions. In this regard,…