Social Issues Essays

The Modernization of a Caste System Andre Beteille. Caste, Class, and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a Tanjore Village, Berkeley and Los Angeles University of California Press, 1969 The book Caste, Class and Power is about a small village in the Tanjore District in the Madras state which is in the country of India. […]

International Business in the Global Environment: Management and Strategy World Vision Executive Summary World Vision is an international Christian relief and development organization working to promote the well-being of all people especially children was established in United States in 1951. World Vision seeks to serve people who are poor worldwide, regardless of race, religion, or […]

Abstract This paper researches the ideas and work of Margaret Sanger- a great nursing leader. It includes the struggles against leadership she endured and the overwhelming dedication by this leader to bring contraceptive information to the poor, underprivileged, and ignorant masses of not only the United States, but also the world. Her leadership style is […]

If public school students had one thing over their private school counterparts it’s about to change. That’s right: not only are public schools notorious for large classes and limited resources but now some of them are adopting what has always been most dreaded by the youth attending private schools: school uniforms. The very idea seems […]

Introduction School systems have long been worried about the issue of school uniforms. Dress styles in public education have undergone various changes over the last four decades. While certain schools, both private and public, have implemented uniform policies, others hold the viewpoint that uniforms do not yield any impact. At present, the majority of public […]

The issue of school uniforms dates all the way back to the 1980s when public schools were getting looked down upon for not having uniforms. Many argue against them saying they take away from children’s individuality and ultimately don’t save parents money. With all the facts at hand I am prepared to stand up and […]

“Cultural Mosaic“ There are many different types of ethnicities throughout the world, all of which have their own system of living, praying, and joining with one another. We as humans refer to this as culture, culture sums up everything that we do as citizens or do differently as persons in one word. This word is […]

Intermediate sanctions are designed to give judges other sentencing options beside imprisonment or probation. These types of sanctions are less restrictive than imprisonment but more restrictive than probation. Intermediate sanctions are usually combined with imprisonment, probation, and each other. These sanctions are divided into two sub groups, judicially administered and probation administered. Judicially administered intermediate […]

The significance of academic study is widely recognized. Individual students have diverse goals including obtaining additional qualifications or skills for career advancement, increasing knowledge, or self-improvement. Segregating classes can be an effective approach to achieving these aims. Some researchers advocate for this method, citing the substantial physiological and psychological distinctions between boys and girls. However, […]

The Civil Rights Movement was the expression of Americans’ long-standing opposition to racial discrimination and segregation, which had become deeply ingrained in their culture over time. During the 1950s and 1960s, a series of important events occurred that had a significant impact on US history. These included the Montgomery Bus Boycott, protests, sit-ins, speeches, and […]

Three Strikes Law-Criminology Paper Cost Comparisons of the Three-Strikes Law Over the past several years, considerable debate has been centered on the well-publicized “three strikes and you’re out” policy. This law was put into place in the hopes of striking fear into the hearts of criminals by mandating harsher penalties. If these criminals are found […]

In the beginning of Michel Foucault’s writing Panopticism, he tell us of a plague stricken town and the precautions taken to ensure the disease is contained. The town is closed down to all; no one comes in and no one leaves. Each family is confined to their house, “prohibited to leave under punishment of death” […]

The lengthy and complex history of providing equal and exceptional education to all children in the country is examined by Eaton’s story. She analyzes various factors that hinder equitable access, beginning with a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education. Following a significant ruling by the Board of Education in 1954, civil rights were advanced […]

Illegal drugs, as defined by Webster’s dictionary (1997: 369), are substances that are prohibited or unlawful. It is important to note that alcohol, cigarettes, and prescribed medications do not fall under this category. Nevertheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that these legal substances can lead to similar problems as illicit drugs. Sociologists examine this matter […]

Before 9-11 and the American people awareness of terrorist threats the relationship between the police and the general public was very divided. The police were under major scrutiny for racism and brutality. The police force felt like they were taken for granted and the US people felt that the police were never around when they […]

Anti-Semitism has been prevalent throughout the world since the establishment of the Jewish religion and unfortunately, traces of it can still be found to this day in the United States. What exactly is anti-Semitism? It is the intense dislike for and prejudice against the Jews; it can range anywhere from simple opposition to the Jews […]

Funnyhouse of a Negro was written in a dreamlike style. It deals more with ethnic stereotypes than the idea of slavery. It was written in such a way that it evokes an emotional and psychological response from the reader or audience. Funnyhouse discusses racial discrimination and the mental and emotional stresses of the main character, […]

Political correctness, a concept originally meant to protect minorities and the under represented and thus strengthen the country, has in today’s America become no more than a necessary evil and catalyst for the cult of ethnicity. In theory political correctness sounds like a very reasonable idea and when looked at very shallowly this remains the […]

The book “8 Ball Chicks” is written by Gini Sikes. It is a thrilling yet shocking book about girls in gangs. The book explains in horrific detail the roles and existences of the girls in these gangs. Sikes traveled to several different cities to experience the life of girl gangsters. She traveled to Los Angeles, […]

The arrival of our predecessors in this country was driven by aspirations for success. Nevertheless, the emergence of gentrification, which involves displacing lower-class residents through property redevelopment, has made it seem like we are facing the opposite of what our nation embodies – freedom and bravery. While there are some advantages to gentrification, such as […]

The Cheating Losers Students across America are developing new ways of cheating. They use their cell phones, pda’s, friends, and notebooks to obtain answers. This is a ridiculous way to learn because it is unfair to the majority of the students that actually go home and study. In some schools teachers approve of certain cheating […]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Individual Rights and Public Order What are our individual rights and what is the meaning of public order advocates, and how can the advantages and disadvantages that are held in response to those rights be understood? Our individual rights are our moral principles sanctioning a man’s freedom of action in […]