Sociological Perspective Norms refer to rules of behaviors that are acceptable in a certain group or society. People who do not adhere to the normal may be shunned by other people or suffer certain consequences. Norms are not constant. They change depending on the environment or situation. Reciprocity and expressing empathy are some of the […]
Introduction African American males are excessively represented in America’s incarcerated population. According to a report published by the US Justice Department, in 2003, the males, specifically those aged between 25 and 29, were overly represented in the country’s prisons. It appears that the report is geared towards triggered a national discussion on the disparities that
Abstract The modern contemporary urban human culture revolves around the concept of leisure and work. Leisure and work have been part of human history since time immemorial. All elements of human history since the beginning of time have either been influenced by or caused a resultant influence on human leisure. As such, it is ‘impossible
Abstract Advancements in medicine and surgery often come with their own fair share of challenges. One particular challenge is the recent surge in Pulmonary Embolism, mostly due to recent surgery in a patient that involves the legs, hips, belly or brain (Cold, 2017). This paper aims at dissecting the most debated methods of diagnosis and
At this stage and time, an individual is gradually graduating from the young adult’s skeptic behavior and embracing midlife adulthood they recognize and rely on some school of thought. As such, there is consistent shedding off of young adulthood mindsets and belief systems that contribute to distractions, questioning of life and operation outside a central
Introduction The UK economy has experienced astoundingly tumultuous times in the recent past and presently dealing with numerous difficulties. As of now the economy is in a condition of moderate recuperation, a long way from the levels of development accomplished in earlier years. The recent banking catastrophe has brought to light numerous issues which have
Factitious Disorder by Proxy (FDbyP), also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP), is a serious mental health condition in which a caregiver, often a parent, intentionally causes or fabricates illness or injury in another person, typically a child, to gain attention or sympathy. The caregiver creates the appearance of illness or injury by exaggerating,
Pathological Gambling Disorder, also known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling, is a behavioral disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to gamble, often leading to negative consequences in personal, social, and professional life. This disorder is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), where it
In the past few decades, Asian Americans have impacted significantly by the change of America (Takaki 119). Apparently, they are among the fastest growing societies in the country, and the country can feel their presence (Takaki 119. Luckily, historians tell us of the little-known histories of Asian Americans, but they do not go past the
Scientific surveys are a way of uncovering some problems that could be facing specific group in the society. They are aimed at showing possible alternatives or other ways out through which the prevalent problem can be addressed (Laumann & Waite, 2008). It assists in improval of quality of life for the target group and as