Society Essays

Before addressing the statement, it is important to first establish what is meant by contemporary society. This refers to a group of individuals who live in a particular location and share a common culture and identity that reflects current times. Essentially, they form a modern community with shared values. (7)(Wikianswers 2008). In order to evaluate […]

The James Bond films have often sparked controversy in its portrayal of women, particularly in recent times. The so-called ‘Bond Girls’ appeared to be portrayed as weak, helpless sex objects that are at the mercy of Bond’s power and charm. But how much have the roles of these ‘Bond Girls’ reflected the roles of women […]

In Martin Scorsese’ Taxi Driver the main protagonist of the film, Travis Bickle, lives in his own little world. As a veteran of Vietnam he has become isolated from the social world of New York City and holds a much distorted view of the world. Mise-en-scene and point of view play a vital role in […]

In 3500Bc Egypt became a united country. Natural boundaries protected it from invasion ie: An Impossible desert in the west and in the south there were many high mountains. This meant that for many centuries Egypt was a peaceful country.The Egyptians were very successful farmers; their farmland was fed by then nil. They were also […]

In this essay I intend to tackle the relevance, and indeed potential existence of Post-Fordism and its impact on work processes and society as a whole. The potential movement from a Fordist environment to a Post-Fordist social atmosphere and the economic changes accompanying this movement need to be scrutinised and clarified. I will engage with […]

During the era of rapid industrialization in the United States between 1880 and 1910, Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company, which was one of the many large organizations formed at that time. In 1908, the production of the Model-T was initiated by the company, resulting in 15 million sales. This vehicle was unique for […]

The greatest naval power of the Mediterranean in the third century B.C. was the North African city of Carthage. From the earliest days of the Republic, Rome had been on friendly terms with Carthage. For centuries, the first had remained a land power and the second was a major naval power whose ships controlled the […]

Urbanisation has transformed vastly throughout history. Ancient societies, such as China were the first exhibitors of the population trends. Over the last 100 years many developing and developed countries have experienced these rapid urbanisation growth trends. At the turn of the 20th century only 13% of the world’s population were urban dwellers. Presently over 3 […]

The last Ice Age ended 10,000 radiocarbon years ago and saw the beginning of the Mesolithic period (Mithen, 1999). In Europe, the Mesolithic era was a transitional time between the ice ages and post-glacial environments and hunter-gatherers and farming societies. Europe entered into a period of intense climatic change; temperatures increased, ice-sheets retreated and sea […]

Alcibiades is one of the most colourful and controversial characters of Classical Greece, whose influence was felt in not just Athens, but in Sparta, other Greek cities, and even Persia. At first glance, his relationship with the Athenian demos appears to have been an inconsistent one – he fell badly out of favour with the […]

Multinational corporations (TNCs) often subject their employees to poor working conditions and daily hazards, including low-paid work and child labor. Despite the difficulty of imagining such realities in today’s world, they remain prevalent. TNCs have the power to control and coordinate operations across multiple countries even if they do not own them. These corporations are […]

There is much debate among archaeologists and historians about the true purpose of Fishbourne, which has often been called a palace. Some argue it was used as a retirement home for Emperor Vespasian or as a mansio, while others suggest it may have served as a military base or industrial site for the Roman army. […]

The culture of the Roman Empire resulted in immense confidence, prosperity, and opulence, which it subsequently disseminated throughout its territories. The diversity of Roman portraiture stems from a fusion of naturalism and idealisation, known as ‘decorum’. Naturalism, influenced by Etruscan culture and Republican values, emphasizes dignified restraint and disciplined order. Such depictions were commonly used […]

Over its period of existence, from 285AD to 1453, the Byzantines greatest asset was its strength in depth, and its culture. Even before Diocletian partitioned the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire in 285, the east was seen to be richer and stronger than the west. Egypt was the grain store for the […]

The period in Spain between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed what has come to be known as the greatest era of Spanish history. Not only did Spain see the peak of its power as an empire, the era also produced magnificent pieces of art and literature. This was all in a time where new […]

The performance of gender refers to the societal norms and expectations imposed on individuals based on their sex. Such standards are often rooted in narrow and limiting stereotypes. The traditional gender roles of men being interested in football, cars, career and beer and women being interested in makeup, housework, family and wine have been distorted […]

Our society has been changing all the time, bases on the fundamental innovations occurred at workplaces. Since 1970s, the UK society has been undergoing significant changes in many aspects, moving forward from a traditional industrialized society. As an important part of this process, methods of organizing production are also changing considerably. From a Fordist society […]

After completing a few college terms, Abraham Maslow settled down with his partner and had two children. He later attended the University of Wisconsin in Wisconsin where he became interested in psychology and worked extensively with Harry Harlow. During the 1940s and 1950s, Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs model which focuses on human motivation. […]

The start of détente in 1962 was triggered by the Cuban Missile Crisis. Here, U2 spy planes from the USA spotted nuclear missile sites and freight ships carrying nuclear missiles from the USSR to Cuba. These missiles would be in striking range to the majority of the USA. Russia pulled back just in time after […]

For a large portion of the twentieth century, baseball has been seen as both a professional sport and an important aspect of childhood customs. It symbolizes American individualism and the promotion of fair play. The text examines the origins and expansion of baseball, specifically its connection to urbanization and the Progressive Era. Its goal is […]

  The Scottish ice cream market will be researched thoroughly. The UK target market of Mackie’s will be analysed. Finally, a suitable country will be chosen to market the product to. The countries that will be selected from will be Saudi Arabia, Germany or Ireland. The UK ice cream market is estimated to be worth […]

Transnational Companies/Corporations (TNCs) are companies that operate globally. They usually are based in MEDCs but have branch companies all over the world. TNCs dominate the economy of both their home countries and most of the economy in less economically developed countries (LEDCs), where they choose to invest. Due to this their economic and political power […]