Essays on Social Issues

Introduction In 1994, voters of Oregon passed Measure 11,which forced long compulsory prison terms for 16 designated violent and sex-related offenses, prohibited “earned time,”1 and provided for mandatory waiver of youthful offenders to adult court. This measure stood in sharp contrast to sentencing practices at …

Affirmative action is the practice, usually by institutions, of giving preference to racial minorities or women. when hiring employees, giving awards, or deciding whom to admit. Affirmative action arose out of a desire to bring minority groups into institutions and professions that had traditionally been …

Ghosts have never been proven to exist regardless of the many witnesses that have claimed to see them. In Sing, Unburied, Sing, several of the main characters struggle with seeing the ghosts of friends and family that have passed away. Their communication with the undead …

Mass media exposes us to a broader range of people that we might ever encounter throughout the span of our life time. Media, for some of us, might be the only source of information we receive on other ethnic groups. In this case, mass media …

The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis foraffirmative action. Historically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the …

The title of a book may give the reader an idea of the story or it may make more sense after reading the book. The title Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad prepares the reader for something unpleasant. (more…)

America prides itself on being a place of innovation and success. The American dream is about pursuing a career that can allow a person to support a family and enjoy life. However, that dream is not possible for many Americans. Homelessness is a growing problem …

Steinbeck presents Crooks as practical and intelligent. This is shown in chapter in the passage “rubber boots” “alarm clock” and the “California Civil Code” book. The books show he reads and cares about his Rights. It also shows that he is practical and active with …

In the song “This is America” by Childish Gambino aim at racism and gun violence in the black community. It contrasts the perception of the black experience and often brutal by displaying it ironically with a happy and carefree chorus and dark. The violent way …

The Board of Directors of a corporation are vested with the authority to exercise corporate powers, conduct all business and control and hold all properties of the corporation. The supreme authority insofar as the management of the business regular and ordinary affairs of the corporation …

There are many differences between the 1990s and the 1960s. Many of these comparisons can be found in the 1960s based book That night, and a modern day high school. In the 1960s the average family ate together, relaxed together, watched television together, and most …

The fight for civil rights in America had become a long and hard struggle for many years. Many great leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, and multiple African-American organizational groups stood out by challenging the common place that was …

The subject of affirmative action in college admissions has been hotly debated since its inception. Although affirmative action was originally supported by the vast majority, that same majority is now starting to wonder if there is a better way. Commonly asked questions include: “els affirmative …

When I was four years old my immediate family and I migrated to Brooklyn, New York from Nigeria. Growing up I remember my mom always saying that Brooklyn is not an easy place to raise children, especially six at one time. Reflecting back I can …

Paul Bogard’s article, “Let There Be Dark,” discusses the major issues caused by an excess of artificial light and how it can be solved. The preservation of darkness is emphasized to remind readers the main focus of his article. Paul Bogard utilizes techniques such as …

Human perception of the mentally and physically disabled have fluctuated over time. The earliest recollection of disabilities dates back to the Egyptian Papyrus Thebes in 1552 B.C (Harbour). People thought these impairments meant that they were closer to the gods. Blind people were thought to …

Throughout our society media can be portrayed many ways. Media sources such as The News, Entertainment, Print Media, Television, and the internet all share news in different ways. The first amendment allows freedom of press thus allowing media to get heavily into politics, however The …

In today’s society, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become popular social sites. It’s not uncommon to find one’s mother, father and even their grandparent’s on social media. While we may find the idea of 70 year old grandparents on Facebook funny, is it also funny …

Personality is what makes us who we are. It determines the kind of friends we make, how we will react to certain situations, our interests, and so much more. It is what separates the awkward, shy nerd from the crude, fearless jock. It is what …

Have chosen the story called “Facing poverty with a rich girl’s habits” by Suck Kim. She starts out with very descriptive details on how her and her family went from the white picket fence and maids to staying with people and not having much at …

Vicious Cycle Throughout history, literature has served as a way of expression. Human beings have poured out their feelings onto paper, as long as there have been people interested in them. Common themes have risen through the ages, such as the contrast between light and …

Project Proposal for Contact Management System Login Screen for the application On a network, access to databases is dependent upon the number of Users with User ID’s and protected passwords. With the MULTI-USER DATABASE, design data is no longer scattered across the hard disks and …

Do you think that social media has a bad impact on kids? Most people believe that social messaging is more of a advantage than a consequence, but using social media can actually be bad for you. Social media is something most kids, teens, and even …

Since the founding of the United States, the government has played a central role in ensuring social well-being of individuals. It has been the duty of the government to uphold life and ensure a happy life for all. Sometimes successive governments have failed to provide …

Whereas on the 22nd day of September, A.D. 1862. A proclamation was issued by the President of the United States. Containing, among other things. The following, to wit:”That on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1863. All persons held as slaves within any State or …

This paper is meant to explain what a health disparity is and what key factors are accompanied by health disparities. We may talk as though all mankind are created equally however, this is actually not the case. There are many things which set people apart …

American society is concern about the existence of importance of college in people’s life. Now-a-days children start earning when they are in high-school. Due to that reason, they are less concern about joining a college or a university. Only the kids who have a specific, …

In the 1960s, there was a group of people who were trying to stop segregation by taking a bus and traveling to the southern states. The purpose was to test Southern compliance with federal rules about interstate travel. They are called “the Freedom Riders.” Many …

The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects individuals against employment discrimination on the bases of color, as well as national origin, sex, religion. This law applies to any employers with 15 or more employees including the local state, government, employment agencies, labor organizations …

Whether your elbows feel offended if they are asked to leave the table, or your fingernails constantly suffer from being the victims of your mouth, bad habits, will always haunt us. It is not easy to totally eliminate or cease continuance of these habits. However, …