Social Issues Essay Examples and Topics. Page 4

They evaluate 134 studies from various countries that provide enough evidence of the prevalence of domestic violence against women and the adverse effects the vice has had for a decade.

The singer's relationships with her dad and husband serve as the representation of the abuse she had to face as a pop-star.

In the first part of the dissertation, the influence of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861 was discussed on abortion practices and laws around the world, including Jamaica.

At this stage, when the family members of the battered women do this to them, it becomes the responsibility of the people to do something about this.

This paper will try to expound on the relevance of real-life politics, of colonialism and racism, with regards to two popular works of fiction that used as themes or backdrop colonialism and racism.

The absence of discrimination written in a form of law appears to be enough for the government not to fight about ever-rising inequality in thousands of schools.

Different leaders have considered several policies and initiatives in the past to tackle the problem of poverty and empower more people to lead better lives.

The presence of such a model continues to transform lives and make it easier for more women to support and provide basic education to their children.

The issue of the incompatibility of moral values and wealth goes constant leitmotif throughout the history of humankind. Nevertheless, the results of both Sherman's interviews, published in the New York Times and the Guardian, show [...]

A usual line of reasoning would be that low income is the main cause of health-related problems among vulnerable individuals. Such results that the relationship between mental health and poverty is, in fact, straightforward.

This review aims to evaluate the contents of the article and assess the effectiveness of the arguments it presents. As the article states, he saw both Englishmen and Americans as heirs to Saxons and attributed [...]

In this paper, we will be looking at the situation of poverty in the world, its causes and the efforts of the international organizations to manage the same.

Eighner starts his essay with the introduction to the topic of Dumpsters, providing an etymological analysis of 'Dumpster' and a linguistic one of the typical words for describing the activity of overhauling dumpsites and explaining [...]

By means of conclusion, I would like to say that the reaction of people, sanctions and the outcome of the violation of norm depends on the value of this norm in society.

The book witnesses the close alliance between the establishment of freedom rights in Virginia and the rise of slavery movement which is considered to be the greatest contradiction in American history.

In the book, the author largely talks about treatment of the woman as the 'other' in that she is second place to the man who is regarded as an absolute form.

Women represent the main group in American sport involved in such activities as archery, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, bicycling, bowling, etc.despite the great achievements and success of women in sport, they have to prove their unique [...]

According to Sachs, the main causes of poverty are different economic development of the nations, legal and social problems, and the inability of small governments to fight diseases and improve medical services.

Sociology as a discipline has an extremely wide range of interests and it is next to impossible even to enumerate them, however the issue that has always been of the utmost importance for the sociological [...]

When the mood sticks and the emotions are at high the last thing in the mind is the need for safer sex.

Corporate America knows this, and they have the secret to survival in a free market: words."Religion is the opiate of the people" is one of the most frequently quoted statements of Karl Marx.

The present paper offers an overview of the problem of race and ethnicity as reflected in three pop culture artifacts: a song Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, the movie In the Heat of [...]

One of the reasons for this dependency is that the country had been the foothold for the slave trade for about four centuries.

The evaluation of the education systems in Sweden and Nigeria will prove the need for increased literacy levels and the solution of financial problems to find out the balance between developed and developing countries.

At the same time, an increasing number of Americans claim that the existing policies and laws regarding the minimum drinking age are unable to address the issue and result in certain negative outcomes.

Poverty and lack of social support are some of the main factors that have made it difficult for Rosa Lee to overcome her drug addiction. Rosa Lee and her children are forced to live with [...]

The list of challenges facing the youth in the current generation is endless with most of them having great impacts on the entire globe.

All the sources are closely related to the problem of alcohol addiction and, therefore, are included in the research. The study aimed to investigate the effect of the social cognitive theory implementation on people willing [...]

The desire to live a better life contributes to the youths engaging in crimes, thus the increase in cases of juvenile delinquencies amid low-income families. The studies indicate that the fear of poverty is the [...]

After explaining the problem in question in more detail, as well as describing the significance of the study and its theoretical framework, a review of the scholarly literature pertaining to the topic of gender discrimination [...]

One of the problems that every woman faces in a family business is that of succession. In the model of Royal Families, the right to lead the business belongs to the oldest son.

The emphasis on efficiency, predictability, and calculability in the fast-food industry is based on the creation of a structured division of labor that requires employees to accomplish a set goal by the company.

At the same time, all custody is traditionally granted to husbands and fathers in a case of a divorce" though the anxiety about the high divorce rate and the nasty endings of relationships is more [...]

The subject of incest has in the past two decades received a lot of attention and representation in the literature. Self-mutilation reflects the underlying depression and the lack of a desire to live by the [...]

One of the effects of globalization on indigenous peoples of Canada could be identified as signing of land surrender treaties. British government dispossessed most First Nations of their land and heritage during war invasions and [...]

According to Patterson and Kelley 2000, perception of diaspora in the African context is complex and plays out as both a process and a condition.

Stuart is of the opinion that Gramsci did not provide adequate theoretical foundations towards the analysis of social phenomena in the context of equity.

This paper will focus on the perspectives of Pappano and Putnam as they try to explain the concept of interpersonal disconnections.

Functionalists view the relationship between sports and society in such a way that it enables them to demonstrate sports as a valuable social institution, which is important for both, the society and an individual.

For instance, the research by Professor Linton is qualitative in the aspect that it tries to unearth the cultural practices and belief system of the Nacirema people.

Unfortunately, rather all of the stereotypes regarding poor people are widespread in many societies and this has served to further increase the problem of generational poverty. Poor people are regarded to be in the state [...]

Among the Asian American community, many view the issue of interracial relationship and marriage as a natural progression of the community to be integrated into the mainstream American culture.

This has led to some of the parents developing interest in the intricacies of social networking by wanting to know how to deal with cybercrime as well as ensure that the cyber criminals who use [...]

The social challenges of the old people are further worsened by the economic constrains, and labeling. Ageism is another social challenge and it refers to a situation where people look down upon the elderly people [...]

Considering the significance that the issue of social inequality holds for the well being of the society, it makes sense to explore the subject of social inequality and highlight its causes.

The main idea of this opinion is that if the culture is mass and people like it, it is popular and there is no need to speak about negative connotation of mass culture.

Are the IMF and other handouts such as the structural assistance programs, a massive transfer of the wealth from the poor to the rich?

Hardworkiness It is often being the case that, after having arrived to a new country, the parents of immigrant children realize that they would have to indulge in heavy physical labor, in order to be [...]

In addition to monetary inequality in the workforce, one can also trace the prejudice against certain social groups, such as LGBTQ+ persons and women of color.

In conclusion, racism is among the social evils that have been so engraved in society to the extent of being considered a healthy and natural existence.

Discrimination is considered to be behavior that restricts the rights and freedoms of the individual. Therefore, it is essential to investigate discrimination in dormitories and propose solutions to this problem, such as disseminating knowledge about [...]

This paper discusses abstract liberalism, as it is considered the most important among other frames and the hardest to explain. Bonilla-Silva states that the abstract liberalism frame entails combining notions associated with political liberalism and [...]

Macy and other members of the task force exhibit negative emotions throughout the film, which make them commit to violence, which is a major element of the intense scenes in the film.

I made a shopping list and after completing it, I went to one of the shelters to hand over the purchases to its representatives. In addition, it is important to understand that the reaction of [...]

According to Mills, the purpose of sociology is to see how social arrangements for how people live together affect the problems and difficulties that appear to be unique to each individual.

In this case, the decision by PVA to use quantitative factors is due to the large amount of funding involved and the large amount of those funds used in sending the mails.

Therefore, this paper discusses the module 8 case study and related cases regarding rape and abortion, applying dialectical thinking to the module 8 case and why Mary in the case study should not undergo abortion [...]

The thesis statement of "Living Simply in a Dumpster" is the idea that people do not need much to live deliberately and the issues with the impact that our day-to-day lives have on the environment.

The first example is internal, and the second is external, but both of them are social facts, as they are formed and maintained by societal structure.

I researched that people with persistent medical or physical disorders, such as cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis, who have speech, articulation, or communication impairments, for example, are sometimes seen as having an intellectual deficiency. Corey [...]

The moral approach of social work is fundamentally based on the idea of social justice. Despite the numerous risks associated with advocating for social justice, criticizing injustice is one of the few courageous ways to [...]

Hence, silence is the worst enemy of anyone, and it is a mistake that might destroy not one life but the lives of many people in society.

The choice between the family and the career that the speaker made is difficult due to the evaluation of possible sacrifices.

The Margolis Wheel Exercise can be very beneficial in community development since it allows people to see different points of view on the problems and teachers them not to be shy about expressing their ideas.

Subsequently, the cause in this case serves as a path to a solution - more social programs are needed, and wealthy citizens should be encouraged to become beneficiaries for the hungry.

The council gathers to work out strategies for the promotion of gender equality and is interested in increasing opportunities for all women around the globe.

However, this report has focused on the physical health and mental health of these senior citizens, which is the biggest threat to their lives of late.

From the perspective of natural and applied sciences, women's equality and oppression are relevant to the issue of establishing gender equality in the sciences, which is a research-based challenge that has not been addressed yet.

This essay defines the various forms of stratification and addresses the issues of intersectionality and accessibility. The most important aspect is that reservations have been made for certain forms due to sensitivity and experiences of [...]

Educators play a significant role in the support given towards the achievement of Stem programs, and the support aids students in overcoming patterns of gender-specific attribution.

The primary purpose of the proposal is to convince people to endorse the project and donate money. The proposal lists the concerns expressed both by the parents and faculty, including lack of fencing and heavy [...]

I have the desire to fight for human rights and social change, and I want to fight for justice in all corners to make society a better place.

The poverty rate for seniors in New York is twice the poverty rate in the United States. New York City's blacks and Hispanics have a much higher poverty rate than whites and Asians in the [...]

Simultaneously, she contends that it is impossible to justify reverse discrimination using the second sense of justice because it is logically dependent upon the first sense of justice, the Rule of Law.

Therefore, the issue explored in this paper is the decrease of Earth's natural resources and capacity to produce food re decreasing, while the problem of hunger remains and the population continues to increase. 3% of [...]

While studying, the most crucial aspect of psychological theory is based on human preferences, but in sociological theory, the main point is defined by the refusal of a person's acceptance into the society of different [...]

In order to improve the client's well-being and therapy outcomes, the social worker should be able to recognize problems negatively impacting the social functioning of their clients and offer appropriate interventions.

These numerous damages severely affect the quality of the brains work and the health of the nervous system. While discussing the effects of drug addiction, it is essential to notice that it has a devastating [...]

The topic of study could eventually clarify the contentious issues that apply to the classification of East end and the entire East London.

One of the examples of inequality and the growing scope of Indigenous issues is the health of Aboriginal people and their access to education.

In Ninety Days, the first step to recovery is probably the decision to accept the self and others, recognizing that people are different and that connections can be built only by speaking the truth.

Morality is the principal condition for the emergence of the community as well as the grounds for a prosperous society regardless of the time.

He led Britain and conquered the Nazis during the Second World War and established the post-war peace that contributed to prosperity in the western world. She focused and determined to help the Israeli people and [...]

The peer pressure of various characteristics due to the community's contradicting desire can lead to moral decay or psychological illness in a person.

The most prominent example in support of Merton's argument in relation to drug abuse is that cultural and social circumstances play a crucial role in defining people's desire to engage in drug use.

According to Simons, the typical sex offender typologies include child sexual abusers, female sex offenders, male sex offenders, internet sex offenders, and rapists. There are legal and social challenges related to the treatment of the [...]

It is important to understand the influence of mercantilism on the slavery system in Europe, in particular, on the slave trade in the Caribbean region for sugar production needs.

This is a research paper, seeking to understand and discuss the benefits of gender diversity at the workplace and how far the firefighting industry has come in appreciating the trend.

Predation is also another major factor since the carrying capacity changes with a change in the number of predators and thus the growth of the population is affected according to Campbell and Reece.

The scholars claim that conflict and war in most nations have been found to exacerbate the rate of poverty in the affected nations.

A survey on the views and attitudes of the private lives of celebrities was conducted amongst the staff and students of the University of Western Sydney College.

Most people have the tendency to undermine short people comparing their height with their brain and very few people are therefore less willing to adopt an idea brought forward by a short person.

As governments strive to control and prevent illegal actions entailed by drug addiction, measures are taken as to those involved in the distribution and consumption of drugs; and those measures vary depending on the level [...]

This perception of slavery emerged when merchants started to get a license to trade slaves to their colonies in the form of 'labour' and wouldebt bondage' to produce goods and services for consumption that has [...]

The paper addresses the issues affecting the youth of today with specific reference to unemployment and health. Solutions: Provision of financial relief to unemployed in the form of Unemployment Insurance System/ Entrepreneurial programs in [...]

The ideology of the world created by Spike Lee to some extent represents the existence of racial stereotypes in modern America, specifically in media, as a slogan that nothing has changed.

Using the movie "Forrest Gump" as a learning tool for diversity, the viewer is taken on a historical ride covering some of the most important and hotly contested debated issues of American history and politics.

Racial sensitivity undermines the fact there are only one species of human beings who trace their roots to the same ancestor and that every person has a right to life and to be involved fully [...]

Thesis Social inequality is a system and systematic worked as the framework of society and its functionality. What is acknowledged to be a hierarchical social structure are essentially confined to the primary units of economic [...]

On the contrary, Islamic women are confident that the veil signified their rejection of the modern value system, while Islam elevates women to the position of respect and honor.

For more than a century, the myth of California has held that it is a land of plenty, the ever-desired fountain of youth, and the home of the brilliant, the beautiful, and the blessed.

In the past and present artistic and medical literature, and also in today's movies the condition of alcoholic intoxication was made equivalent to madness.

Thus, social media platforms definitely contribute to the misuse of various drugs by romanticizing their consumption and making "social drug use" acceptable among users.

This essay aims to define the concept of the glass ceiling, providing the history of the research surrounding this phenomenon as well as its most current examples.

By and large, it is evident that obesity affects a group of people who are unequally predisposed to the risk factors of obesity the lower socioeconomic groups and is, therefore, a social problem.

The social nature of VaW in The Sopranos can be explained by the theory of patriarchy. One of the ways of analyzing VaW in The Sopranos is through the depiction of sexuality in it.

The research shows that "this widespread use of domestic workers in GCC countries, rarely seen at such high prevalence in other countries, is due to the affordability of foreign domestic workers and the increasing role [...]

The first argument is that economic inequality gives rich or wealthier individuals in the society dominion over the lives of the others in the society.

Women and the problems of work; the unconventional caste system in the society clearly stipulates the roles that are assigned to men and women.

In this case, the criminal justice system will help to reduce the risk of recidivism and relapse that occurs as a result of drug use or abuse.

The roots of inequality can relate to both welfare and some other factors, for example, the judiciary. Therefore, the principle of equality is violated, and social norms cannot be considered to be respected.

At the fifth stage, there is a successful resolution of racial identity for Latinos attain complete acceptance of their ethnicity and race.

Available literature demonstrates that the phenomenon of disability in a society is as old as the history of humankind, though a lot of people are yet to come to terms with the fact that people [...]

If a community suffers from any health problem that comes about because of pollution, chances are high that many resources will be wasted in securing the wellbeing of the community instead of channeling the funds [...]

In a nutshell, the concept of justice and social equity is inevitable when it comes to public administration and thus of high importance.

According Ridgeway, it may not be correct per se to say that its only women who are aggrieved by the gender imbalance but majority of the cases that depict gender inequalities involve women on the [...]

This is mostly relating to the way multiculturalism is usually in the nation. This shows that the majority of respondents concurred to the fact that the multiculturalism policy in Norway is well implemented.

The Kpelle people of Liberia had a different perception of intelligence from the Zulus of South Africa. The best way of measuring intelligence in such unique communities is to base the measurements on the local [...]

The process of change due to globalization in organizational operations and global economic development has not been without critical challenges that are strongly obstructive.

From the foregoing, it is evident that community development is one of the ways through which the society may develop without having to depend on other members of the society.