Category: Sociology 7256
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Young’s Memorandum and Its Importance
The recently discovered memo dated 1966 is a subject for discussion in the modern world of sport. In his writing, an American football player Buddy Young covers the issue of African-American players and warns that disrespect towards them may lead to protests (Lukas para. 2). Personally, I see this memo as a unique discovery addressing…
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Australian RedCross Supporting the Homeless
The homeless and people at risk of homelessness are among Australia’s most vulnerable and underprivileged demographics. At the moment, around 116,000 Australians are homeless, 20,000 out of which are in Queensland (Queensland Government, 2017). Half of the homeless population lives in severely crowded dwellings, 21% dwell in supported accommodation, and 8.7% sleep rough in the…
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Well-Being of Latina Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Serrata, J. V., Rodriguez, R., Castro, J. E., & Hernandez-Martinez, M. (2020). Well-being of Latina survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault receiving trauma-informed and culturally-specific services. Journal of Family Violence, 35(2), 169–180. Web. This article examined the well-being of Latina survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault who received trauma-informed and culturally-specific…
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PATH Beyond Shelter Organization’s Activities
Table of Contents History Goals Funding Services Critique References History PATH Beyond Shelter is a community organization that helps homeless families with children to resettle in permanent houses and to access basic needs, including food, Shelter, health care, and education, especially for the children. The idea to develop the organization in Los Angeles was developed…
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Study of Whiteness and Major Concepts Used
Introduction The study of Whiteness in the social sciences has emerged and become widespread in the last century. As one can see, it has experienced a rebirth in the previous two decades. According to Hill (2008), “more recently, changing ideas of Whiteness have attracted much attention” (p. 13). It is partly because the white societies…
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Why Obeying the Speed Limit Is Essential
Violating speed limits is a common practice for drivers in most countries. With the increased quality and safety of modern vehicles, there is a high demand for raising speed limits. While many people argue against a speed limit, some believe it is better to follow general roadway guidelines to reduce inherent risks. This essay agrees…
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The Pay Gap in Women and Minorities
Table of Contents The frame of reference Grounds for comparison Thesis References The frame of reference The gender wage gap persists in most countries, including the world’s most developed economies. The reasons why women are paid less than men for the same job with the same qualifications are often explained by differences in experience, education,…
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An Imbalance Between How Females Are Depicted and Their Attributes
Table of Contents Introduction Women are Underrepresented Gender Gap Gender-Based Leaders Transformational Leadership Conclusion References Introduction Many executives who ensure gender diversity is precedence are left feeling discouraged despite their best efforts to increase the number of women in leadership positions. When organizations attempt to increase the number of women in positions of power, they…
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The Caravan Incident: Migrants from Central America
Table of Contents Introduction Essence of the Caravan Incident Historical Background Reaction in the United States Global Reaction Actions to Remedy the Situation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Immigration is a frequently discussed issue in the United States. One might say that America is a nation of immigrants that opens its doors to everyone. But many…
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Child Corporal Punishment Prevalence in the US
Table of Contents Prewriting Introduction Solutions References Prewriting The narrowed topic of the research is focused on exploring the prevalence of corporal punishment of children and domestic abuse in the United States. The primary audience includes healthcare professionals, social workers, parents, and social or political stakeholders that influence legislative decisions. It is important to inform…