Sociology

Argument of the study The study under review, Can Men Mother Life as a Single Father by Barbara J. Risman, takes  issue of the effectiveness of single fathers as it announces in the very first line that the present study addresses the question of focus on single fathers (Risman, 1986, p.95). It argues that mothering is not an exclusively female task (Risman, 1986, p.95) and states the  argument for conducting the study because more children than ever before are living- at least part of...

Deviance is defined as the recognized violation of cultural norms (Lecture Deviance).  In a certain society, one is considered a deviant if he  she goes against what is dictated as normal or customary. Deviance does not necessarily connote acquiring a negative attitude or habit.  Its just that during the adolescent or the teen years, when hormones are raging, and rebelliousness is an unknown term, trying everything seems to be fun and exciting.  Add to this the concepts of peer...

Glen Clark on equality and sexuality I agree on the British Columbia premiers thoughts on homosexuality specifically his take on same-sex marriage. Relating this idea, I believe that it is now time to set aside non-humanitarian factors that cause ongoing homosexual battles, instead grant the heart of laws of U.S. and Canada. The emphasis in Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms pertains to liberty and equal rights. The governments of these countries are therefore obliged to give...

The new health care reform bill provides a new national approach to health care and initiates some important changes worth taking note of. The new bill is a good piece of health care legislation for a few very important reasons. For one, it provides health coverage for millions more people, whether they want it or not. This is good for society at large, and helps to improve the quality of life for everyone. Additionally, the bill is a good one because it is estimated to cut the national deficit...

Hip-Hop is generally defined by its internal contradictions. These contradictions keep a culture alive, pushing it forward in reaction to multiple social stimuli. The contradicting elements in hip-hop give a culture the distinct mark of idealism and to some extent deviance. In general, the contradictions in hip-hop are as follows the group vs. the individual, the society vs. the group, life vs. death, indifference vs. social action, variety vs. uniformity, and obedience vs. freedom of action. In...

My heart is sorrowful since I have an aunt that I never got to know.  She lost a battle to cancer before she even hit her twenties.  I will never fully understand what my grandparents went through when they lost their youngest child. I believe that the experience is a pain only a grieving parent can know.  When someone loses a loved one, it is usually an emotionally trying experience for him or her.  However, the death of a child is unique in that it was a life that was never...

In the past, international leaders from developed countries delegated their business work to India since it had a strong leadership (Messner, 2008).This is so because, Indians business people enjoy working in an authority ranking as it fosters cohesion. Authority ranking has since then influenced the trend of programs in these companies such as performance appraisal systems, which serves as motivators. In India, education plays a very critical role in ranking someone. The struggle for being ranked...

The concept of sex, the difference in sexes, the sex organs, and the sexual act in itself are just some of the topics concerning sex which have often been considered as forbidden in the earlier times.  This predominant idea -- which is referred to as the repressive hypothesis (Foucault 197810) -- came about in the 17h century, where reference to said concerns was limited to the confines of the bedroom, and strictly for husband-and-wife consumption only.  Foucault, however, counters this...

Community sustainability involves ensuring community members well being in all the spheres of economic, environmental, health and social development. This is achievable by ensuring proper use of current resources so as to provide the future generation with an opportunity to benefit from the same resources. Enormous efforts have been directed towards economic development leaving behind equally important aspects of community sustainability. The well being of a community depends on quality of living...

Career assessment are types of tests that are done with the  intention of helping people to identify which career best matches their ability, IQ, personality and interests. They are the first stages that many people engage in while planning for their career. These tests therefore help people in identifying the ability, the experiences, training and education that may be required for a certain career (Dennis, 2002, p.34). The  assessments are not limited to evaluating people  for ...

According to The American heritage Dictionary (2009), Assimilation is defined as the process by which a person or a group becomes integrated into the culture of another. This involves a minority who adopts the culture of the other group who are considered the majority. Culture is an important aspect in the society. Different people, tribes or communities within a nation have their own culture, customs and traditions. These are valued from generation to generation and safeguarded against loss. The...

The influence culture has on nonverbal as well as verbal behavior is without doubt extensive and therefore the universal base for these behaviors that appear in different cultures cannot be overlooked (Manusov, Manusov and Patterson, 2006). This paper is going to look at the nature of aspects specific to various cultures as well as universal aspects of nonverbal behaviors focusing on various expressions worn on the face because they are important in the process of communication. This paper will...

Law enforcement has been faced with several issues and changes over the years. This paper explores these factors that affect the operations of undercover police officers. It discusses the physical and ethical issues they are constantly faced with. It discusses the involvement of ethics in law enforcement and ethical behavior of the officers. Law enforcement by police officers has faced a number of challenges in many countries over the years. It has also experienced changes both in structure and...

Organized crimes are highly organized enterprises that are operated by criminals where they engage in illegal dealings with highly organized operations with the main aim of making profits. The association and activities of the criminal groups have high level of coordination and discipline. Mafia is used all over the world to describe criminal syndicate. Like any other society, organized crime has existed in the United States for many decades. This is partly because of the diverse American society...

In 375 B.C., an elite army of special forces--the Sacred Band of Thebes--fought the Spartans, three times their size, at Tegyra.  Inspired by the ideas set forth in Platos Symposium, the ancient Greeks developed an invincible gay army that was only defeated by the forces of Alexander the Great Gay and his father Philip II.  Who would have ever guessed that the most ideal army is a gay army  Today, in the U.S. Senate, another battle is being fought.  Homosexuals in the American...

After studying and researching Goffmans dramaturgical theory, I found there is a direct correlation between the standards of society and between the societal pressures it has beneath the surface to hide their unacceptable backstage behavior. This creates the acceptance to embellish a dramatic role play for their frontstage character in society, leaving behind the responsibility to uphold any sense of moral character for ones true self. It is easier to face society with a masked appearance then it...

Economist discussion on economic development now has focused on geography and institution in addition to policies as factors influencing economic development. These factors have a share in ensuring economic development. These paper discuses the economist views on this matter of concern Summary and ideas. The article discusses the contribution of institutions, trade and the geography as factors that determine income distribution in the world. The article asserts that, it is the quality of the institutions...

The societies in which we live in have got institutions and organizations where people have different ranks through which they offer services to others. The ranking of people in any organization brings the idea of leadership where somebody has to direct and support one another in the way to manage and handle tasks leading to sound decisions, and achievement of goals set for the particular task. Generally, the task of leading others to attain a given goal is not an easy task as many people think....