Social contract theory allows people to cohabitate in society, on the bases of a mutual agreement that limits rational persons to moral and political standards. Some philosophers, like Hobbs, and Rawls’ believe that we live morally according to these social contracts chosen by society, rather...
Introduction In contemporary society, the issue of conformity and its underlying principles has emerged as a contentious topic worldwide. Conformity involves the inclination to align one’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with the aim of fitting into a group, making it a pervasive aspect of human...
Introduction The culture of humanitarianism is a way in which humanitarian practises and experiences are represented, narrated and performed. Culture in general is produced and shaped by society and people, together with their behaviours and traditions, who are a part of it. Therefore, the culture...
Society’s stereotypes have tragically led the population of females in the world to feel obliged in abiding by these unrealistic and toxic messages. As females, we are consistently targeted on our appearance in society and how we must conduct ourselves in order for the rest...
Humility is the path to take. First thing’s first, what is humility? According to Merriam-Webster, humility is the quality of being humble, not proud, and believes that they are not better than others. Humility can have 3 qualities, patience, silence, and being merciful. Patience and...
We must first consider what the fallacy of race is to learn how the fallacy of race evolved. Fallacies are faulty claims based on inaccurate assumptions. They derive from logically incorrect analysis, thereby undermining the authenticity of an argument. Therefore, the fallacy of race means...
Fallacies may be present in several ways: verbal, formal, and material. Also, it can either be positive, negative, or emotional. When a disputant uses personal attacks to attack opponents rather than discuss the issues, it counts as fallacies. If a debtor cannot defend his position...
Security is the beginning of social, economic and political developments. The role played by law enforcers is a significant one and can never be taken lightly. In guarding and protecting the society, security personnel demand more than just cooperation from the members of the public....
Community policing is not a concept that is new. It has come and go, much like many other policies in the United States. It can be argued that community policing has been around since the birth of policing as a whole. Though this concept was...
The world we live in was built upon and maintained on the idea of polar opposites and juxtapositions for everything: darkness and light; day and night; decency and evilness; and pleasure and pain. The fact that the world is full of polarities is not new,...
Introduction Sociology plays a pivotal role in shaping the practices and outcomes in the realm of social services, profoundly impacting both service providers and users. To provide effective care to clients, it is imperative for social service practitioners to grasp and empathize with the unique...
The movie Coco is a film full of Mexican Culture and takes place during the Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration. It’s directed by Lee Unkrich and released in 2017. The main character, Miguel Rivera loves music and struggles with the fact that...
Referred to as a sin in the Bible and deemed unethical by most, prostitution has a lengthy and turbulent history. Seen as early as the time of the Babylonian civilization, prostitution has always been a widely debated topic but, not one with much support as...
Introduction It is often asserted that money is the driving force behind the world’s activities, capable of resolving any issue or purchasing any desire. This notion applies to various aspects of life. Money can be employed to rescue endangered species, contribute to noble causes, indulge...
Every year in the United States between 70,000 and 80,000 people are arrested under prostitution charges, costing tax paying citizens over $200 million yearly. 204 out of every 100,000-people involved in sex work are murdered. In San Francisco, 82% of prostitutes had been assaulted and...
The majority of people around the world believe prostitution should be Treated as a crime. Perhaps you are one of them? In my opinion it should be legal. You may disagree. However, this essay might change your opinion. Granted, most people view prostitution as disgusting,...
Violence against women has been to be around since time in memorial serving the major role of showing male dominance in the society. It has reduced over the years but still continues in many homes all over behind closed doors. This violence is now being...
Abstract W.E.B Du Bois is one of the renowned scholars in the field of history, civil rights activism and above all, sociology. There is an interesting story of his life, deep-rooted in his well-spent years of success in the career of sociology. W.E.B Du Bois...
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was a Black American sociologist who prioritised the matter of race and racism unlike other traditional sociologists during and prior to his time. Dubois focused on the ‘double consciousness’; what it meant to be black and American and the experiences...