Category: Sociology 7256
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The Development of Female Characters in the Horror Genre
Gender bias is one of the main problems of present-day films, and such genre as horror is no exception to the rule. Meanwhile, the articles on this topic written by Erin Harrington and Beth Younger reflect on the gradual shift in the perceptions of women’s roles in them. Both authors criticize society’s current state through…
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Microaggressions and Methods of Countering Them
Table of Contents Introduction Microaggression Reinforcement Scenarios Methods to Counter Microaggression Conclusion References Introduction Microaggressions are the forms of passive sub-conscious racism and sexism manifestation. Many people use them and do not understand either the fact of using them or the implications they have. Microaggressions not only express disrespect and fuel tensions between different social…
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Chester Enterprises: Violence in the Workplace
Executive summary Violence at work is a broad subject addressing any actions between members and/or non-members of an organization within the workplace, which could cause psychological or physical harm to the people involved. Violence at the workplace can occur between people who are part of an organization, those related to them, or outsiders with no…
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Diversity, Inclusion and Minorities
Introduction The current demographic trends in America have set new standards for greater diversity. Consequently, critical disturbing social changes have been cited as challenges ahead. The melting pot concept of America is now being replaced with the ‘mosaic society’ to reflect changes brought about by a diverse society in the US (Jonas 1). One must…
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Women’s Movement in the United States
Introduction Women’s movement in the United States was divided into two waves. The first wave occurred in the 1840s and helped women to obtain the right to vote. In almost a century, the second wave arose in the early 1960s. After the Second World War, many women found themselves locked at home as housewives, while…
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What Is Sociology: Brief Explanation
In order to understand their themselves people created a number of sciences, which were meant to uncover the principles of society’s functioning as well as the functioning of a single person in it. Sociology is one of these sciences. To understand basic concepts, the origin and evolution of sociology, its tools should be considered, as…
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Analysis of Problem-Oriented Policing and Community-Oriented Policing
With globalization, immigration, and urbanization taking the lead, as a part of the global evolution, police need to cultivate a harmonious relationship with the general public. For police to foster friendliness with the general public, they mainly implement Problem Oriented Policing or Community Oriented Policing. In this essay, I discuss, with examples, the pros and…
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Miami and Vulnerable Populations
Table of Contents Introduction Vulnerable Population Overview Strengths, Risk Factors, and/or Barriers Community Resources Community Health Problem Diagnosis Summary References Introduction Miami is one of the more famous cities in the United States. It is located in Florida and has a dense and highly diverse population. The majority of its citizens live in the urban…
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Living Conditions: Migrant Workers in Malaysia
Table of Contents Issue Moral Framework: The Golden Rule The solution to the Issue Reference List Issue One of the current practices in Malaysia that are somewhat ethically dubious is the living conditions that migrant workers are subjected to. On average, Malaysian companies that bring in contracted workers place them in low-cost housing projects with…
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A Change in the Way You Deal With Other People
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Since no man is an island, it is convenient to learn how to handle other people in our lives. Before handling other people, it is worth noting that people are different. Some people are difficult to handle or impossible, while others are easygoing. An efficient way…