Category: Sociology
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Idealized Beauty Expectations and Their Consequences
Table of Contents Introduction Idealized Beauty Standards Consequences of Beauty Expectations Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is not easy to define the word “beauty.” Usually, when speaking about it, people mean a physical image of a person: face features, weight and body shape, etc. A famous proverb says that “beauty is in the eye of…
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Researching of Deviance and Social Control
Summary Nowadays, the topics of deviance and social control play a vital role in people’s lives. Deviance can be described as an aberration from socially accepted beliefs, norms, goals, or means. It is noteworthy that some forms of deviance might result in violence or crime, which necessitates the authorities to take action. Nevertheless, while many…
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Disparate Impact and Disparate Treatment: Griggs v. Duke Power Company
Workplace discrimination is a social problem in American society caused by a complex history of slavery and open racism. The legislature and judiciary must pay close attention to unfair actions towards people with certain so-called sensitive attributes. It can be race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, disability, and so forth. Discriminatory practices can be divided…
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Ageing Society in Japan: Sociological & Philosophical View
Table of Contents Introduction Research Questions Methodology Pros and Cons of Ageing Population Conclusion and Recommendations References Introduction The world’s population is estimated to be growing at an average of 1.3% annually (Ogawa 2005). However, this growth has not been witnessed in all parts of the globe because fertility rates in developed countries have significantly…
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Importance of Team Functioning Studying
Why studying about teams is important? Studying the principles of team functioning is important for several reasons. First, humans are highly social creatures, and many of their actions are either rooted in or derived from interaction with peers. Second, activities and processes within the group may offer insights into the qualities of individuals and may…
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Stratification in Modern Society
There are numerous issues that continue to hinder the chances of millions of Americans getting higher education at elite institutions. At the same time, a wide range of policies that seek to promote diversity in the student body have been implemented recently in many parts of the world. Stratification criteria that underpin the development of…
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Title 42 to Repel Migrants from the US
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Information Accuracy Information Interpretation Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Eileen Sullivan’s article, Many Migrants Are Quickly Expelled, but Others Can Stay. Here’s Why in The New York Times is dedicated to the Title 42 of the United States Code: how and why it was used, which categories of migrants are allowed…
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Indigenous Children Separation
Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Media Story Relevant Research Overview Proposed Solutions Conclusion References Introduction Family separation practices are the most terrible form of governmental suppression to enforce supremacy over a community. This is confirmed not only by the modern juvenile system, for which the removal of children from the family is common…
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Sutphin Boulevard: The Neighborhood Analysis
(Google Maps, 2018) Sutphin Boulevard is located in Maspeth, Queens borough. The Aftab park view is a 9-story condominium that hosts a mosque as well as apartments, situated on 89-14 150th Street. It is a well-known building that promotes cultural integration in Queens, bringing people of different religions together. Sutphin Boulevard consists mainly of apartments…
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Avoiding Common Fallacies in Writing
Apart from living in the era of information technology, people make mistakes in their reasoning (fallacies) on purpose or by accident (Hughes & Lavery, 2015). I believe that one of the most common fallacies is when someone relies on the statements made by the authorities like celebrities and politicians. Along with that, people often use…