Social Issues Essay Examples and Topics. Page 11

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Teenage Pregnancy in the Modern World

Teenage pregnancy rate in America is among the highest among the developed nations; although the teen pregnancy rate is said to be dropping in the past years in the developed world, in the US, rate [...]
  • 3.7
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2573

Equality of Men and Women

When women are given the low earning jobs; in the process their talents will be recognised and used for the good of the economy.
  • Subjects: Gender Inequality
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 634

Effects of Video Games on Children

One of the factors that make video games prone to leading to violence is the high level of engagement and concentration required of gamers.
  • Subjects: Violence
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 549

Concept of Life-Course Perspective in Society

Vivian had to assume the role of a mother and was even forced to quit college so that she could babysit her daughter; something that must have generated some stress in her life.
  • Subjects: Society's Imperfections
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1999

Parents Should Spank Their Children

While some parents uphold spanking as the most appropriate mode of disciplining their children, others argue that inflicting physical pain to the child can lead to negative consequences in the future. The parents should be [...]
  • 3.8
  • Subjects: Violence
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 670

Single Parenthood: History and Economic Implication

In doing so it will look at the history of single parenthood, the traditional and modern perception of single mothers, causes of single parenthood and the economic implication of being a single parent.
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 5423

Defining of True Friendship

This is the same devotion that my friends and I have toward each other. Another thing that best defines friends is the sacrifices that they are willing to make for each other.
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 626

Race and Ethnicity

It is possible to believe that since the concept of race was a social description of genetic and biological differences then the biologists would agree with these assertions.
  • 4
  • Subjects: Racism
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 841

Gender Inequality in American Labor History

The central thesis is that the regulation of rights and main trends over time have been influenced by three directions: the purpose of each sex and the stereotypes associated with it, the historically established prism [...]
  • Subjects: Gender Inequality
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1366

Stereotype Threat: Bias Towards Both Gender and Race

In so doing, they are being cajoled into following a stereotype of a non-compliant black person, to the detriment of their community and the law enforcement system as a whole.
  • Subjects: Society's Imperfections
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 344

Arguing for Free Condom Distribution in High Schools

One strategy to prevent the spread of STIs and unintended pregnancies while simultaneously encouraging healthy sexual activity is the free distribution of condoms in high schools.
  • Subjects: Overcoming Difficulties
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 871

Injustice and Violence in Ghettoside by Jill Leovy

It is a narrative of the death of a young African American man named Bryant Tennelle and the investigation and aftermath that occurred in the wake of his death.
  • Subjects: Society's Imperfections
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 325

The Power of Love and Light in Overcoming Social Issues

By exposing the hidden issues of society, we can reveal and eliminate injustice and inequality. Love can help us deal with these issues with compassion, understanding, and the desire to make a difference.
  • Subjects: Overcoming Difficulties
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 312

Challenges of Reentry After Prison and Support Solutions

One of the main issues is the transition from a total institution, where their daily routines and actions are strictly controlled, to a society where they must independently manage their lives.
  • Subjects: Society's Imperfections
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 408

Drug Policy Debate: Balancing Safety and Morality

The question of how society should view drug use, distribution, and regulation is at the core of this contentious topic with different ramifications for society.
  • Subjects: Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 590

An Immigrant Family Structure, Values, and Coping Strategies in the U.S.

They successfully navigate this stage due to the strong bond between the husband and wife.K.O.and J.A.relocated from Morocco to the United States for better opportunities. Cultural adaptation and assimilation have influenced their values as they [...]
  • Subjects: Overcoming Difficulties
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1384

The US War on Drugs: A History and Analysis of Its Failures

Instead, the American War on Drugs had a number of unforeseen consequences, including the enormous incarceration of drug offenders who were not violent and the continuation of racial imbalances in the criminal justice system.
  • Subjects: Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1716