Modern society is deemed to adopt and outlook of ignorance pertaining to matters surrounding death. Many academics suggest that contemporary western society has evolved and transformed into one of ignorance and denial when looking at matters pertaining to death. Thus, creating much contention around “the...
Entering adulthood in a contemporary society is fraught with choices and responsibilities that often lead to stress and confusion. This contrasts starkly with the predetermined paths of existence in Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”, where individuals are molded from birth for specific roles within a...
Introduction In the past few years, there has been a major increase of buying and using drugs. Drugs can be used as a stress reliever, a way to escape from reality, and a few other uses. There are some major costs that affect the person...
“There has always been great passion to bring about change.” Some people prefer to spend lives doing the same things and avoiding change. On the other hand, a plethora of people confront and indulge in change. While it is true that many people perceive change...
In today’s society, people often put on a show and act like a different person when attempting to fit in. However, Shakespeare was a man well ahead of his time and incorporated the use of acting and faking many times throughout his plays in order...
Erma Bombeck once said, “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” No matter where you4 live in this world, volunteerism plays a crucial role for us....
Introduction Social practice, for the most part, refers to the conduct of a society or a sub-culture, especially in relation to the tradition and customary conduct of a specific ethnic or other racial groups. This term applies to any person who, at any point in...
Rashomon is a film by Japanese movie creator Akira Kurosawa. This infamous film truly lets you use your imagination to come up with your own ending. The film uses multiple perspectives about the same event to show the importance of truth and perception in our...
Societal expectations, whether we notice them or not, are everywhere and have been set for years now; with no clear as to who should follow these norms and why. As a Mexican-American myself I had the same mindset that Gary Soto experienced as a child....
Introduction to Cybercrime In the 21st century, cybercrime has become one of the most significant forms of crime globally. It is a cowardly act that can be executed from any corner of the world. It is estimated that cybercrime could cost companies worldwide over 5.2...
Introduction Anthropology, as a multifaceted discipline, delves into the study of humans, their cultures, and societies. Within the realm of anthropology, educational anthropology in India emerges as a critical area of inquiry. This essay embarks on a journey through the historical development of educational anthropology...
Society uses music to distract themselves and ignore the world around them. Students tend to plug in his or her headphones during class to cancel out the noise his or her classmates and or teacher is making, allowing to focus only on the task at...
A Utopia is an imaginary world where everyone is respected, and true equality among all humans is achieved. The allure of this perfect theory has led countless individuals to attempt creating such a fantasy. Even though a Utopian society is impossible and does not exist,...
Our society continues to be affected both negatively and positively – as technologies become more and more integrated into our society. While many technologies have negative effects on our society’s ability to become more integrated and pull us further apart. One specific technology that has...
Sir Isaac Newton, born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England, stands as one of the most illustrious figures in scientific history. His profound contributions to various fields, including the development of calculus, the formulation of the gravitational theory, and the establishment of the three...
In the 1600s, the people of Easter Island experienced a steep population decline. This event has been an object of much speculation by scientists and laypeople alike, and has spawned dozens of theries; people have guessed everything from alien influence to slavery to a plague...
Introduction First of all I want to define the religion. Religion is the set of beliefs and feelings that the people of a specific society or a community or a group of people have and spend their life and do practices of routine life according...
Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were 17th and 18th century scholars with comparable yet differing hypotheses about human nature. Rousseau’s theory is based on man living in a state of harmony with nature while Hobbes theory assumes that human nature is naturally violent and competitive....
Introduction to Hobbes and the State of Nature Thomas Hobbes, a seminal figure in modern philosophy, was profoundly influenced by the concept of the state of nature. He is most renowned for his influential work, Leviathan, which explores the foundations of society and governance. Hobbes’...