Category: Sociology
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Self-Reported Survey and Logged Behavioral Data Comparison
Self-reported data is always associated with a significant risk of biasing because of the subjective nature of information (namely, personal perceptions, estimations, and thoughts) that a researcher aims to gather, as well as individual characteristics of study participants. For instance, Araujo, Wonneberger, Neijens, and de Vreese (2017) note that when a person is more interested…
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Women Who Transformed the World in the 20th Century
Table of Contents Introduction Impact on other women Conclusion References Introduction Over the last two centuries, several women have stood out in the current male-dominated society. These women have not only influenced the lives of other women, but they also have inspired the world at large(Demarzo, Vayanos,& Zwiebel, 2003, p. 7). They act as role…
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Vulnerable Populations’ Protection in Research
Introduction Nowadays, many people are involved in research because of different purposes and tasks. Some researchers take responsibility for the development of the work, the establishment of the goals, the identification of available methods, and evaluation of each decision made, and each step is taken. Some people may be defined as vulnerable populations in human…
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News Story: the Spring Holiday Is Here
The spring holiday is finally here, and students, myself included, are overwhelmed about the one-week break. This holiday happens to be one of the most awaited events in the school semester. It also happens to be the most dreaded week for both the parents and, in some states, the police officers. While some students prefer…
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Call to Action: the Most Effective Triggers
Table of Contents The Two Most Effective Ways to Create Change in Society The Selected Call to Action Type Works Cited The Two Most Effective Ways to Create Change in Society Out of the suggested alternatives for the call to action, two seem to be the most effective triggers to get the people taking action.…
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How Our Bodies Ought or Ought Not to Look Like?
Losing Bodies The perception that we have today regarding our bodies is influenced by external factors such as the media. However, we are reluctant to accept this. According to Orbach, “We don’t like to think of ourselves as beguiled by this beast called the media.” (387). Though we think of ourselves as independently structured in…
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McDonaldization in Commercial and Social Life
Describes ways in which McDonaldization is evident in several familiar settings Because the practices invented and perfected by McDonald’s are gradually adopted by many businesses, McDonaldization is evident in many aspects of commercial life today. Virtually any shop uses standardized pricing policies, designs, and even preferred phrases used by employees. For instance, when being approached…
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Eating Horse Is a Taboo in the US
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The History of Horse Meat Consumption Economic Grounds and Justification Cultural Trends in Media Social System and Classes Personal Perspective Conclusion References Abstract Different social norms and practices quite often impose a certain responsibility on people, and the neglect of these norms is fraught with at least mass censure. One…
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Popular Imagination Impact on Institutional Forms
“How could the power of public representation and misrepresentation shape the institutional forms differently than they are shaped now? ” is the question posed by Sedgwick and the one I will address in this essay. According to the paragraph under analysis, the power of popular imagination plays a crucial role in creating new institutional forms.…
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Discourse, Information Disclosure and Argumentation
Disclosure is a method used in communication, both written and oral. Oxford Living Dictionary defines disclosure as an act of making secret information known to the public (“Disclosure,” n.d.). Thus, disclosure can be used in a variety of fields to communicate particular information to people. There are specific ways to frame this communication, as there…