Contemporary society has shifted from classical modern style to contemporary trends. This reflection provides a brief critical analysis of Garner’s “Social Theory, a Reader, Vol II: From Modern to Contemporary Theory”, Espeland’s “Rankings and Reactivity: How Public-Measures Recreate Social Worlds.”, and Hassan’s “The Knowledge Deficit: Liquid Words as Neo-Liberal Technologies”. Garner and Hancock provide insight into the components of time and space, which play a significant role in shaping people’s

What does Creon mean by the analogy of a ship passing through a storm? Creon used the analogy of a ship passing through the storm to describe his city and people. The city is a ship at sea and the waves are people being swayed by money. It is the job of a strong captain to keep the ship steady. Who is at the helm of the ship? The captain

According to the Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology, Alienation is a process through which people become estranged from the world they are living in. Karl Marx’s early works are associated with this concept. He criticized W.G. F. Hegel and Ludwig Feuerbach as both believed that alienation was either the result of a person’s culture or it was psychological. Marx negated these ideas by stating that alienation was a sociological dilemma as

Why is the creation account of the Mexica/Azteca called the Five Suns? Be specific. What era is ours, and how did we get here? The creation account of the Mexica/Azteca is called Five Suns, as the Aztec people believed that the world was created four times, but each time, it was destroyed. Then, the earth was built again for the fifth time, and it still exists. The five suns represent

Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 novel written by Ray Bradbury, and it depicts the story of a dystopian society that is governed by the burning of books to curb the dangerous ideas that people develop through reading. The protagonist, Guy Montag, is a fireman who, instead of putting out fires, starts them to burn books. Instead of indulging in activities that foster independent thinking, people are hooked to a fast-paced

I am sure that everyone present in this room must have gone through a toxic friendship. Friendship is one of the prominent aspects of our lives. True friends ease our pain and anguish in tough times. However, some toxic friends pretend that they are our close friends, but they are harming us emotionally. These toxic friends hide their vile nature behind masks and pretend to be our loyal friends. Nevertheless,

In contemporary society, the role of government intervention within the functionality of mass media communication has always been subjected to various debating issues regarding the dynamics of freedom of the press, media regulations, and ethical considerations. This response paper tends to question these debating issues along with the collaborating role of government and mass media in producing ethical content. This paper will specifically question the prominent aspects of “freedom of

Explain what is meant when we talk about cultural diversity in Mesoamerica and how cultural diversity is affected by geographic diversity. Mesoamerica was a tapestry of many yet similar cultures. Mayan, Incan, and Aztec cultures are the most well-known cultures today, but other cultures that were a part of Mesoamerica are Olmec, Zapotec, Mixtec, and Teotihuacan. The term Mesoamerica refers to the shared cultures of these areas before the invasion

“The Necklace” is a short story written by Guy de Maupassant. The story revolves around Mathilde Loisel, who lives with her husband in a small flat in France. Hopeless in her poverty-stricken life, Mathilde believes that she is destined for more in life. Wishful to appear rich, Mathilde borrows a “diamond” necklace from her friend to attend a ball for which her husband had secured tickets. The years of struggle

The Evolution Of American Architecture The creation of architectural designs caters to the specifications of individuals and groups; therefore, architecture has evolved significantly over time. Social formations and the influence of the community patron impact architecture, whether domestic, governmental, industrial, or commercial. Domestic architecture is aimed to meet the needs of a social unit, i.e., an individual, family, or tribe. The basic purpose of domestic structures is to provide shelter

Many works of literature shed light on the relationship between man and religion. It often unveils the deep-rooted truths about tradition and beliefs that are otherwise too harsh to voice. The three reading materials, i.e., “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, “Salvation” by Langston Hughes, and “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, deal explicitly with religion, traditions, and individuals’ belief systems. This essay compares and contrasts the way the relationship between

In today’s society, people live hectic lives in pursuit of happiness. If asked what happiness is for them? The answer is most likely going to be tied to monetary gains and material pursuits. If they have enough money to buy this or that, then they will surely be happy. However, most people soon realize that material pursuit is a never-ending cycle in which true happiness cannot be achieved. Interestingly, Aristotle

Plato, an Athenian-Greek philosopher, is one of the most studied philosophers in the world. He created the first academy for higher studies in the Western world. Many of his great works came after the establishment of his academy, which includes but are not limited to “The Republic” and “The Symposium”. When Plato was young, he thought of joining Athenian politics; however, he realized that his ideas were more philosophical than

Multiple hypotheses originated from the human mind from time to time, and a reasonable number of them revolutionized the human generation as well as this universe. Scholars and scientists nourished one such hypothetical concept or belief about extraterrestrial life in our galaxy or beyond it. It is hypothetical life that may exist on other celestial bodies in the universe other than our Earth. In other words, extraterrestrial life is such

Covid-19 took hold of the world in the early months of 2020, causing panic and confusion around the globe. No one understood the severity of this pandemic, and a lot of misinformation was spread about it. Many people took it seriously, turning to medical professionals for guidance and following all the precautionary measures advised; however, others did not believe that this pandemic was real, and not only did they put

Salmonella Typhi is a gram-negative bacteria that belongs to the rod-shaped, i.e., the bacillus genus. Their family is recognized as Enterobacteriaceae regarding modern division, and they are named after an American veterinary surgeon, Daniel Elmer Salmon. Salmonella commonly causes gastrointestinal infection and illness. Infections in this regard may lead to stomach cramps, severe diarrhoea, fever, and pain that can last for several days. It is pertinent to understand some of Salmonella’s structural

Give examples of products and/or services that you use which have been directly or indirectly produced in a country other than the one in which you reside. How can one relate this to Reich’s discussion at the beginning of his chapter about US companies moving their routine production to other countries? One of the three important issues discussed in this chapter is the fate of the routine producers. Reich describes

Q#1: Why does Takaki use the term “a Different Mirror”? Racism and ethnicity adorned with multi-dimensional discrimination are deep-rooted problems of the modern world. The said issue has struck enormous chunks of the United States population and raised question marks about their identity based on colour and facial complexions. Undoubtedly, America has become more diverse day by day since the very beginning of immigrant slots on Virginia’s shore. Remarkably, this

There are always differences between novels and movies which are based upon these novels. A Christmas Carol (1999) is a movie based on the classic literary piece by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol is a movie based on the life of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is an extremely miser person who does not like to spend his money on anyone else. This essay intends to unveil the similarities and differences between

News has been considered a vital component of human society and people’s everyday lives. Its sources and mode of transmission have advanced, with newspapers holding a prominent reader share for a long time. With technology taking over every aspect of our lives, newspapers have also recorded a decline in their sales over the years and a shift of readers to the online platform. With newspapers failing to engage younger age