Category: Sociology 7256
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Exploring the Causes of Political Violence Events: The Zapatista Uprising
The Zapatista Uprising On January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) began its war against the Mexican government, demanding social justice and human rights for the indigenous population of the Chiapas Federal District. According to Godelmann, Chiapas is the wealthiest Mexican state in terms of natural resources and has one of the…
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On Anarchist Squints and the Sociological Imagination
Contents Introduction Sociological Imagination Anarchist Squint Similarities and Differences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction At first glance, it might seem that the two concepts the anarchist squint and the sociological imagination have almost nothing in common. Although both concepts promise to drive humanity to a better future if implemented by people, there is a…
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Miziwe Biik, a Social Economy Organization
Table of Contents Introduction Social Economy Organization The efficiency of the Company Led by a Person of Color The tension of the Organization with Marginalized People Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the introductory part, it is planned to give general explanations of the social economy and its role in the business world. It is necessary…
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Straw Man Fallacy: Definition and Illustrations
Table of Contents The Straw Man Fallacy: Definition and Examples The Straw Man Fallacy: A Counterattack Conclusion References Logical fallacies are tricks or illusions of thought that have the potential of leading the other person or the entire conversation away from the topic and confuse the listeners. Since debating is an ancient art from, by…
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Are We Worried About Storms Identity or Our Own?
Patricia Williams, in her thought-provoking chef-doeuvre article, Are we worried about storms identityor our own, uses several rhetorical devices; however, the most outstanding ones are story telling and irony. The article opens with a story about the authors son and a little girl, Jessie. The two kids had the habit of taking lunchboxes from fellow…
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Communications: Indecent Influence by Scherer et al.
The summarized article dwells upon the effects of obscenity on the persuasiveness of a pro-attitudinal speech. Scherer and Sagarin note that previous research suggests that swearing leads to the increased intensity and decreased credibility of the speaker (139). The researchers aim to explore the effects of using the word damn in different positions of a…
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The Concept of Online Dating
Introduction Searching for the perfect match, the partner with whom it is possible to develop a nurturing relationship is not an easy task. The modern way of life, moreover, is so frenetic and planned to the minute that does not leave many chances to date a companion. When it happens, often the couple misinterprets a…
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Defining Intimate Partner Violence
Table of Contents Introduction Intimate Partner Violence Term Identification Violence Toward a Family Member Partner Violence on College Campuses Preventative Measures for Educational Institutions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The issues of violence as a threat to many individuals mental, physical, and emotional well-being, is broadly discussed by researchers. However, there exist multiple definitions of the…
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Great Wall of America and Mexican Illegal Immigrants
Table of Contents Introduction Support for the Wall Arguments Against a Great Wall and Counterarguments Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Widespread immigration is one of the defining characteristics of the modern world. While immigrants have a variety of destination countries, the US has been the choice destination for millions of people from all over the world.…
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Chemical Dependence in the United States
Table of Contents Introduction Substance Abuse and its Implications Dynamics of Addiction Conclusion Reference List Introduction Substance use is an illegal industry that has cost the United States billions of dollars. Money that is meant for developmental projects is used to pay hospital bills and losses that are caused by drug abusers. Nonetheless, various factors…