Social Issues Essays

The height of the Ottoman Empire spanned between three continents controlling much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. The fall of the Ottoman Empire can be attributed to the failure of its economic structure, with the size of the empire creating difficulties integrating its diverse regions economically. The Treaty of Sevres was the […]

In this essay I am going to focus on how minority groups are represented in film and television. I would also like to look at how bollywood films have been infiltrated by western culture. Also how the media and their representations have changed over the years. I will be commenting on these films/programs: East is […]

Society is made up of a number of social divisions including age, sex, ethnicity, income, wealth and sexual orientation. Many theorists and critics have their own definition of social divisions. For example, Bilton et al (2002, p. 70) states: “In broad terms, the concept of social divisions refers to ways in which, either as individuals […]

“Minority Report”, a film directed by Stephen Spielberg in 2002, is a conventional science-fiction film in many ways. It follows the typical conventions of a science fiction film and the recognisable elements used in the film are the use of advanced technology in the “Pre-crime” police department. The genre of science-fiction originated from Mary Shelley’s […]

My objective is to evaluate whether or not I concur that Nelson Mandela was solely responsible for the end of white minority rule. To achieve this, I will analyze multiple factors. Despite being a notable anti-apartheid advocate and enduring 27 years in prison for his resistance, Mandela is not the only influential figure involved in […]

Minority wellness disparities must be eliminated. Careful survey of single behaviours and society ‘s construction will assist to relieve the lacks found in wellness of minority populations. Health disparities are non stray incidents of inequality, but a meeting of sociological and psychological picks. Since wellness disparities are a multi-layered job it takes and multi-layered attack […]

Working conditions in hotels and eating houses The study discovered that workers belonging to cultural minority groups and migrants who work in eating houses often face similar illegal working practices, such as receiving cash payments that are not reported or underreported. These practices have a negative impact on their employment conditions and wages, especially in […]

The Precogs’ Dehumanization In Minority Report and “The Minority Report” How we define human, subhuman and superhuman is complex, with many intricacies and unknowns. The relationship between them, regarding the Precogs in The Minority Report short story as well as the film, is complex between these two forms of dehumanization and humanization. For those unfamiliar […]

In the face of globalization, people are forced to learn to communicate in other languages other than their native ones. Many people especially students acquire the skills their careers in other nations thus requiring them to learn the language of the land which they live in. The search for jobs also causes people to travel […]

Every topic in life can be portrayed as a controversial issue. There always have been two sides to every discussion and there always will be two sides. In the novel Jane Eyre, feminism is portrayed as the main controversial issue. In the early 19th century, women lived in a world that measures the likelihood of […]

Chapter I A. Introduction Abortion is one of the most persistently controversial issues in Philippines and in the America as well, in terms of culture and politics today. The Philippines is locked in heated debate over sex education for its people, not just in the schools but for adults. This conflict is perhaps reflective of […]

Introduction The issue of capital punishment has generated various discussions, with people holding differing viewpoints. Supporters claim that it acts as an effective deterrent to crime by instilling fear in potential offenders. On the other hand, opponents emphasize that despite its ability to deter, the overall crime rate in society remains elevated. Capital punishment, which […]

The Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, arranges the presidential debate. It is an essential occasion for Americans to listen to the candidates’ plans and strategies. The initial debate on September 26, 2016, mainly concentrated on the economic difficulties facing the American economy (Michel 6). When discussing job creation, the presidential candidates presented […]

Previous research on the challenges faced by law enforcement suggests that significant action is needed to address this issue. This research indicates that police officers who are responsible for enforcing and implementing the law often experience psychological torment. It is clear that these complexities and controversial issues arise from within the police force itself, highlighting […]

The American political landscape comprises two main parties; the democrats and the republicans. These two parties have fundamental differences because of varying stances on issues affecting America. However, these parties have issues they have the same views about, sometimes making it difficult to differentiate them. To understand differences between this two parties one must study […]

James Ingraham, a student from Drew Junior High School in Dade County, Florida, was paddled by his principal twenty times on 6th October,1970 just because he was a few seconds late in coming down from the stage of the auditorium. Ingraham was punished so violently by the principal of the school that later he was […]

Corporal punishment is used as a discipline method for children. One of the most commonly used discipline methods in America is corporal punishment [ (Gershoff & Larzelere, 2002) ]. Is corporal punishment considered to be an effective form of discipline for children? Many parents’ opinions are different on how to properly discipline a misbehaving child. […]

Unicef’s Educate! Don’t Punish! Awareness Campaign defines corporal punishment as the use of physical force, with no injuries caused, to cause pain for disciplinary reasons. This type of punishment was used on both children and adults in the past. During the Middle Ages in England, whipping was a common penalty for minor offenses. Additionally, in […]

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. […]

The use of corporal punishment as a disciplinary method is a topic of debate. Consider the following scenario: a seven-year-old boy neglects his homework and plays video games after school. However, when his father snaps his belt, the boy knows it’s time to stop and do his homework. While this may seem like a quick […]

This paper seeks to answer the following question: what is the reason for the prohibition of corporal punishment in, specifically, children, at home and school? There are several definitions that have been given to corporal punishment by different psychologists. In general terms, it refers to using forceful means of inflicting pain on individuals as a […]

Introduction Most countries in the contemporary world agree to some form of legal punishment for people found guilty of various crimes. Major crimes like death are punished by death or corporal punishment in some of these countries. According to Vaughn (2015), the moral and legal justification of the death penalty has attracted differing opinions between […]