Category: Sociology 7256
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The Barbie Doll Controversy in a Latinx Community
Table of Contents Introduction The Reaction of People in Latin America to the Barbie Doll Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Barbie is an American plastic doll that was introduced to the market in 1959. At first, the toy represented a figure of a young adult American woman. However, since that time, Barbie has changed hairstyles, clothes,…
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Social Influence in the Context of Obedience and Conformity
Social influence is an interesting and multifaceted term that has many connotations. It is a process, as a result of which changes in the behavior of the individual, in his mood, beliefs, and actions occur. The reason is the actions of other people, which can manifest themselves in the form of psychological pressure, targeted influence,…
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Content-Oriented Listener Style and Related Skills
Table of Contents Introduction Advantages Disadvantages Conclusion References Introduction Listening styles refer to the general way in which a person attends to other people’s messages. Vickery and Ventrano (2020) explain that understanding various listening modes and the appropriate time to implement them helps individuals enhance their communication skills and better listeners. Although people might assume…
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Aspects of the “#MeToo” Movement
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Social movements have been gaining momentum worldwide as people seek to effect positive social change in their communities. One of these movements is the #MeToo Movement, which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This movement seeks to empower victims of sexual assault and harassment and to…
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Sexuality and Male Dominance in East Asian Society
Table of Contents Introduction Condemnation of Sexuality Lack of Women’s Empowerment and Male Dominance Anthropology of Gender and the Reviewed Issue Conclusion References Introduction Throughout history, East Asian countries have been known as patrilineal and patrilocal ones; a major part of the East Asian culture, as well the society’s efforts were focused on a figure…
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Researching of Sexual and Social Norms
In sexology, a clear definition of the concept of norm faces specific difficulties determined by the close interweaving of biological, personal, and social factors and the extreme variability of individual deviations. The definition of sexual norm criteria is complicated due to the close interweaving of biological, social, and personal factors. They affect a person’s sexual…
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Status Structures and Its Hidden Privileges
The relationships between the members of contemporary society might seem random and convoluted, yet numerous theories claim that there is a reason for them to exist. Conventional values and traditions have been defining the choices made by people for centuries, yet the system may finally change in the wake of the globalization era. Although the…
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Sex Worker Unionization: Violence in Commercial Sex Work
Sex work is a profession with a long-standing and turbulent past. Throughout history, prostitution was rarely considered an important topic, with sex workers often being subject to stigmatization, marginalization, criminalization, and even ostracism. Thus, it is crucial to consider the history of sex work and the treatment of workers in the industry to understand the…
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The Africa Biofortified Sorghum Project Consortium
The problem of hunger and malnutrition in Africa is burning indeed because of extremely hot conditions and the inability to grow and prepare the products that are healthy and full of vitamins (Thurow, 2013). A number of African people use sorghum as the main crop in their lives because it could be grown in hot…
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Understanding And Exploring Deviant Behavior
Table of Contents Introduction Considering Deviant Behavior Conclusion Reference Introduction Deviant behaviour is a stable way of acting and performing, which differs from statistical norms that are not typical for the general population. As a rule, such behaviour does not correspond to officially established or actually designated moral and legal norms in a particular society.…