Q: Explain why you would or would not agree with any one of Lupton’s descriptions of the social construction of the body. Answer: Human health has remained a burning issue in all societies of known history, and multiple new technologies of each era have left imprints on human minds in this regard. In her thesis, Lupton has very well said about the usage of modern technologies and their impacts on

As a student, the biggest socio-psychological variable that affects health is stress. Managing daily tasks, looming deadlines, and social engagements can prove to be very stressful. In light of these struggles, however insignificant these may be, self-care becomes an added task, and slowly, this self-neglect starts to affect overall health and can also contribute to low self-esteem. Poor eating habits can lead to more health issues such as bloating, constipation,

Circumstances in which people are born affect their personality and the way they interact with society. Their privilege or lack thereof carries throughout their lifetime and determines how they shape their futures; however, the influences of their parents also contribute to the successes of the children. This essay aims to explore the experiences of women and families that Kathryn Edin, Maria Kefalas, and Annette Lareau interviewed in their books and

“A League of Their Own” is a phenomenal movie as it presents expectations of society from women. Dottie Hinson is shown as a gifted baseball player, but it is just a game for her, unlike her sister, Kit. Dottie is content with her life and only joins the team so that her sister may join as well. Dottie’s character may look plain in contrast to other characters as she “has

Max Weber is considered one of the founding fathers of Sociology, and as such, he defined sociology as “A comprehensive science of social action”. He further elaborated on the term social action, stating, “An act that takes into account the action and reaction of an individual” (Mcintosh, 1997). This paper will discuss social action and explain it further using examples. Social actions are actions to which a society has attributed

Critical Analysis In contemporary society, theoretical structures are evolving due to the constant changing of social trends and values amongst people. This reflection essay intends to provide a critical analysis of Roberta Garner and Black Hawk Hancock’s perspective of gender and sexuality in their book “Social Theory, a Reader, Vol II: From Modern to Contemporary Theory” (Social Theory, Volume II, n.d.). Garner and Hancock have explained the changes in social

Division of Labor in Society is one of Emile Durkheim’s earliest works and is not as put together as his later work. In this book, he presents the thesis that society’s solidarity is divided into two forms: mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity. Mechanical solidarity represents the older or more traditional societies in which the division of labour is limited. In such societies, an individual wore many hats and performed various

Introduction: The state’s origin is still imperfectly understood; many anthropological theories have been presented in this regard. Traditional theories regarding the state’s origin have been declared null and void because the philosophers from the classic area tended to think of the state due to the natural process and were unaware of the modern political organization. The modern anthropological concept provides various grounds on which the theories on the state’s origin

Charitable Cause Research Paper I. Introduction To Cause A. Description of cause In contemporary society, the issues of animal protection and welfare require immense attention from social, scientific, political, economic, and ethical perspectives. 1. What it is The animal protection and welfare policies encapsulate animal husbandry, environmental enhancement, hygienic breeding, and protection of freedom. 2. Who it affects Animal protection and welfare provide safety/protection policies for all types of animals

Introduction Palliative care is support for people who have a life-limiting illness. Therefore, it is also called supportive care (Can Mollaoğlu et al., 2019). A limiting illness is a disease that cannot be cured and is the main cause of death for people having such a disease. Examples include advanced cancer, dementia, and motor neuron disease. Therefore, palliative care is primarily aimed at providing a good quality of life to

Introduction In this diverse world, people from different ethnicities, cultures, norms, and languages live together to form a versatile community. Race is part of someone’s ethnicity, and it refers to a specific culture, which gives a broad definition and identity to all the people of the world (Smith, 2006). In this regard, people having a common culture, language, social attributes, activities, and appearance are categorized into one race. The race

New Social Movements: A Critical Review Nelson A. Pichardo wrote an article, ” New Social Movements: A Critical Review,” in the Annual Review of Sociology in 1997. In the article, the author sheds light on the history of various social movements and their important dynamics. Moreover, he explained his points through various historical events. Many social movements have contributed to the general public’s awareness of social issues; however, not all

Introduction Any significant changes in the cultural values and behavior patterns of people can be referred to as social change. However, these changes necessarily need to generate profound social consequences and long-term impacts on the behaviour of society. Previously, the industrial revolution, the feminist movement, and the abolition of slavery have caused social changes. Therefore, contemporary social movements are highly acknowledged by sociologists as an inspiring factor of social change.

Introduction Social media has gained an unprecedented reputation in the recent decade by having billions of active users worldwide (Logan et al., 2018). As a result, people are interacting with each other in a very distinctive and versatile manner that was not perceived by the early sociologists. Therefore, an attempt has been made to apply exchange, network, and rational choice theories to online interactions to assess the relative degree of

Part 1 Classical Conditioning “The process of closely associating a neutral stimulus with one that evokes a reflexive response so that eventually the neutral stimulus alone will evoke the same response.” (Zhang et al., 2019). Our bodies are wired in a way that they react to a signal targeted at them. Similarly, an Unconditioned stimulus (UCS), when presented to a subject, leads to an unconditioned response (UCR), which is also

Introduction: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) states a blend of social and psychosomatic hypotheses of human behaviour, psychopathology, and the inclusion of enthusiasm, family, and noble impressions. There are several sub-categories of psychoanalysis-based CBT. A share of these includes “Rational Emotional Behaviour”, “Cognitive”, “Rational Living”, “Dialectical Behavioural Therapy”, and many others. CBT constructs a lot of abilities that authorize an individual to have knowledge about considerations and state of mind, differentiate

The article analyzes the formation of forms of social assistance and support for those in need in England during the Middle Ages and up to the 17th century. It is shown how gradually the types of charitable aid were integrated into the activities of church organizations, and then transformed into public forms of assistance regulated by the state. A milestone for the development of institutions of social care in England,

Social diversity, in contemporary times, has ignited the need for technological advancements that could facilitate engagement and interactions, overcoming demographical and geographical constraints. I have grown up studying history according to social diversity has led to social discrimination, segregation, and stratification, such as in the case of the American history of slavery and the Civil War. However, as I have grown – personally and professionally, I came to realize that

The health and well-being of the nation should take priority in the policy and spending of any government. The Federal Government of the UK has taken some right steps in this direction in the last few years. The Human Right Act 1998, the Mental Health Act 19983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014 are some examples of relevant legislation. This paper critically discusses these Acts and

By definition, socialization is the process of disseminating and inheriting ideologies, norms, and customs, equipping a person with the necessary habits and skills for social participation. In other words, socialization is the means through which cultural and social continuity are realized. In sociological theory, socialization assumes a vital role as it forms the underlying process of social interaction which in turn shapes the essential behavior for effective social participation. Social