Social Issues Essays

There is an ongoing discussion in the United States about school uniforms. Proponents argue that clothing style does not determine individuality and believe that uniforms can promote a sense of unity. They also claim that students will take their education more seriously if they dress professionally, as they would for work rather than play. Opponents […]

There are many different factors that have to be considered when examining the role of access to opportunity structures in causing crime and deviance. Merton’s ‘Strain theory and anomie’ argues that deviance arises from the structure of society and that unequal access to legitimate opportunity structures is the cause of deviant behaviour. The main point […]

Although sexism is commonly associated with extreme cases, it remains an ongoing problem that men and women both contribute to in their everyday lives, sometimes even through seemingly minor actions. Although women often face more severe repercussions for sexist behavior or comments made by men, the overall frequency of sexism has considerably diminished over time. […]

Single sex schools should not be banned Do you want your children study in single sex schools? Single sex schools are the schools that have all same gender students. There are many very famous single sex schools in America like Wellesley College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College, which are recorded in the long history […]

Corporal punishment in schools?? Advocates of school corporal punishment argue that it provides an immediate response to indiscipline and that the student is quickly back in the classroom learning, rather than being suspended from school. Opponents believe that other disciplinary methods are equally or more effective. Some regard it as tantamount to violence or abuse. […]

Marian Wright Edelman, Child Advocate, eloquently stated, “Children don’t vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them. While personal responsibility, moral example, and private charity are crucial, so are jobs, decent wages, child care, health care, clean air, water, and public safety that government must ensure, in collaboration with employers. All […]

Section 1: The significance of safeguarding children and young people, including child protection procedures. All individuals who interact with children have a duty to ensure their safety. This involves adhering to laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures that exist to shield children from abuse. An essential law in this context is the Children Act 1989, which […]

World War II and Social Equality World War II was a very important event in American history, but as bad as war is or seems to be there always seems to have better outcomes in the end. By the Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and bringing America into the war it opened […]

HOMELESSNESS It is a melancholy hearing about the issue of homelessness worldwide. There are countless homeless people on the streets of these large cities. So we ask ourselves; why are people still without homes when new jobs are being created everyday or when unemployment still has not reached zero? This seems to be an ever […]

Argument Paragraph Assignment 2 – Discrimination Against Underweight People Part 1 – Prewriting Freewriting – 1 minute I feel that underweight people are discriminated against just as much as overweight people. I was extremely disturbed by a newspaper article that really criticized underweight people. Underweight people were called names, accused of either having to be […]

Alfred Green In his speech, Alfred M. Green helped to unite the Union by using various rhetorical devices to help express his three arguments about why African Americans should be allowed to enlist in the Union army. In these arguments, Green points out that dwelling on the discrepancies and mistakes of the leaders of the […]

Response to “None of This is Fair” I enjoyed reading Richard Rodriguez’s essay, “None of This is Fair. ” He clearly pointed out the irony of Affirmative Action and how although it was designed to give the underprivileged a standing chance, it ended up making it too easy to receive a job. Rodriguez talking to […]

Higher Class vs. Lower Class Johnathan Haines Generally, comparisons between classes in society tend to focus on the differences rather than the similarities. Probably the first thing that comes to mind when I think of what it means to be in a upper or lower class society is the financial status of the two groups. […]

Japan and England are thousands of miles apart, yet in industry they share a common bond. Female Mill Workers in England and Japan: How Similar Were Their Experiences? The textile industry in both Japan and England created many unusual tools such as England’s spinning jenny which made several spindles turn at once, and increasing the […]

Motion: School uniforms should be abolished in schools. Government Agree to abolish school uniforms in schools. Prime Minister- Introduces the first argument that they should have a right to individuality and they could make personal choices on their own to express their personality. (Explain further) Deputy Prime Minister- Will introduces the second and third argument; […]

Education is highly valued in the United States as a crucial means of improving society, reducing poverty and illness, and addressing cultural conflicts. In the past, local school districts had authority and funding control, but now the education system follows a federal governance model that involves all levels of government. The significance of comprehending the […]

Case study 2-Charles Martin in Uganda Describe Ugandan cultural attributes that might affect operations of a foreign company operating there? Uganda is a country of lacking infrastructure and lots of bureaucratic hoops to jump through. Governmental and Political corruption make it hard to do business without handing out bribes. The native language of Swahili, and […]

Policy by Barry Fields is power packed with his research, his opinions on the Juvenile Justice System. There is no question why he has reached the conclusions that he has because his research backs him. One of the points that he makes is that the criminal justice system for juveniles is more like a social […]

In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, the characters of Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Candy are discussed in relation to their significance. The novel tackles several enduring issues in America such as sexism, racism, ageism, and discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Although these characters face discrimination, they have become accustomed to it as a normal […]

Directed by Clint Eastwood, the movie “Mystic River” centers around three boys who were raised in the streets of Boston. Their upbringing in an urban environment significantly influenced their lives as they became older. One major theme explored in the film is urban crime, which is depicted from both perspectives – the corrupt side and […]

Home Maid Key Concepts Home Maid A “Home maid” can be defined in the scope of this paper as a female employee who does tasks like cleaning, cooking, washing, childcare and housekeeping activities within the confines of a home. In this paper, she may also be referred to as “domestic worker”, “maid” or “domestic help”. […]

K Green Writing 2 “Xenophobia” Xenophobia can be seen throughout everyday life and throughout the world in several different cultures. With the many differences and struggles that are faced in the world, it is almost inevitable to go throughout life without passing Judgment on another. However, sometimes the Judgment we pass on each other is […]