Strain Theory Merton Robert K. Merton (1938) created the original strain theory, referred also as the social structure and anomie theory. Like social disorganization theory, recent strain theories examined social structure as a major factor in crime rates. Merton’s (1938) strain theory focuses on other fundamental factors, such as societal pressures, influencing individuals to achieve a socially accepted goal. Merton...
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The American dream has never been well defined. When this social movement was created in 1931 by historian James Truslow Adams it was used by a wide range of people: politicians; writers; and economists to suit their own purposes. In some people's eyes, it's about money and power, for others it's about simple financial stability and freedom. There are so...
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There are always people who have high expectations of their vision of the “American dream” and those who don’t even know a clue about it. In description, the American Dream is portrayed as anyone, regardless of class or race, achieving success through hard work, determination, and sacrifice. This is usually depicted as a “rags-to-riches” terminology. Sometimes, it would take a...
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First of all, what is the definition of 'The American Dream.' 'American Dream' could be defined as having a 'perfect life.' It can be being wealthy, having relationships, health, cars, food, a life full of happiness, or whatever you desire, everybody has a different definition. There is not really a true definition of 'The American Dream' My American Dream can...
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The American dream is a goal that is attainable with time, hard work, and perseverance. Four percent of people who are born into a lower class rise to the top to become the top one percent of America’s earners. It is called the American dream because it seems that it is impossible to reach but if someone strives for it...
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The American Dream or a False Promise? Countless generations have been dreaming of an equitable America… but, as Rehnuma Tarannum writes, it’s time to wake up. The American dream apparently captures our faith in progression, opportunity, and prosperity. It represents hopes for a large and stable middle class. Every single person, would go to college, and become a homeowner and...
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The American Dream is, at worst, an abstract concept that is designed to convince people to live beyond their means and, at best, it is a strong ethos that has infiltrated American life at every level and allows people to dream and achieve their potential and beyond all in the name of patriotism and achievement. The idea, which was one...
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MTV was 1st launched on a weekday, August 1, 1981, with the phrase, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll”, and therefore The 1st music video vie on MTV was “Video Killed and since terribly starting, MTV was designed as a platform for music videos. Before MTV, what the radio stations were taking part in nearly utterly settled that music was...
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Everyone knows that what the Bible says goes, well for the most part. In fact, you would think that as much as religion rules our society we would follow it more than we actually like to think we do. Everyone interprets the word religion differently. We interpret the words to what we think will make ourselves look better in the...
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The way we perceive our bodies can be influenced by internal factors (e.g. mental, emotional, historical, or physical components) or by external facts (culture, the media, or advertising). Body dissatisfaction comes in many forms and is defined in many ways and measured using a variety of techniques. The leading causes of body dissatisfaction are (1) the media as the 'ideal'...
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The prison industrial complex is a term used to describe the massive increase in prison population across the nation due to a rapid increase in privatized prisons, and big businesses that supply different goods and services to these private prisons for profit. Angela Davis describes the prison industrial complex as the government and certain industries having an overlapping interest in...
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Why did the US prohibit marijuana? Marijuana prohibition in the US was the result of a political and social context created by the triumph of New Deal forces in the 1930s. Harry Anslinger’s role in the prohibition of marijuana has been seriously overstated by historians such as Michael Schaller and Howard Becker. Anslinger was a representation rather than an aberration...
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Psychology has always struck interest in me and throughout the nursing in society unit developing my knowledge further on this topic has opened my eyes to psychology in nurses and healthcare. Nursing is a difficult job physically and emotionally and it is important to be resilient and have emotional intelligence, especially through the current pandemic of COVID 19. At the...
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In the 21st century, Australian women have continued to fight and gain many fundamental rights in all aspects of life, however, it is not arguable that there is still a long way to go. Since the declaration of pandemic status, the Coronavirus has only intensified the disparity in Australian gender inequality and could threaten this issue in years to come....
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This project aims to define and establish issues presented by substance abuse and relapse. It will then be discussed that an intervention is needed, followed by the estimated financial impact the intervention in question will have on the organization. Substance abuse is the immoderate consumption of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug over a prolonged amount of time (Shriel,...
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In this assignment I will write about a very important topic which is ‘parenting’, I will write the definition of parenting, the principles of parenting, and the key strategies of parenting, I will discuss the lesson I learned from this theme and I will discuss the light of collection of short stories and a poem that deals with the theme...
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Two years after working at Reynolds’ Metals, my father married my mother after less than one year of dating her. During their courtship and at the time of their wedding, my mother lived in Thomasville, Georgia, and my father lived in Richmond, Virginia. My mother was considered a beauty with wavy, dirty blonde hair, blue eyes (which she argues are...
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Family is a very important aspect of my life. Creating my genogram and also communicating with my family about our family history was very eye-opening for me. The side that I analyzed was my mother's side of the family. I have three siblings. Their name is Daniel Hamilton who is my brother, Danielle Hamilton who is my sister, and Dana...
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The Crucible is about the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. The play has scenes from the accusations to the court trials. This essay will show John Proctors determination keep his wife alive, keep his marriage together and prove that Puritan law is corrupt. In this extraordinary play, Arthur Miller demonstrates John Proctor’s internal conflict to display how he dealt with...
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Most often, eating disorders tend to go unnoticed by family members until they begin to notice things like rapid weight loss, signs of weakness, not eating during family meal times, etc. When noticed, there are many different approaches families can take to ensure the well-being of the member with the disorder(s). Visiting a nutritionist, or a therapist is one of...
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A human being is a social animal and to survive in this society we have to communicate and interact with individuals. It s not the individual who impacts our learning process but it the relationship with them, the places where we met, and the things that they did; and that’s how cognition occurs (May 2013). According to Te Whariki, the...
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The Salem Witch Trials come to life on stage when paranoia, hysteria, and deceit grip this Puritan town. The play, The Crucible has overarching themes of truth, respect, and redemption. It is clear that truth matters less than reputation, while respect outweighs redemption. The Crucible frames truth, respect, and redemption respectively within three topics: to begin, God needs men on...
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Questions have lingered in the minds of various scholars as to whether beauty pageants are a way of objectifying women. This has triggered extensive examination of the event with respect to various societal norms and notions. Beauty pageants refer to the beauty contest. The competition primarily aims at the judgment and the ranking of the physical attributes of the people...
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Communication is the exchange of information or ideas between two or more individuals. We communicate every day to let people know what we are doing, thinking or even feeling. Communication can be done in many ways other than the conventional speaking right in front of each other. Communication Technology has made it quicker and easier to communicate with people who...
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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently examining its fundamental status of being a nation built by immigrants while maintaining the laws and ideals it upholds as a democratic nation (Jawetz, 2019). Immigration policy, which is fair to existing citizens, must uphold the rule of law while remaining functional and humane (Shachar, 2011). Upholding the law entails clear procedures and manageable...
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Ethics: It is never morally permissible to tell a lie While lying can be seen as a threat to society, trust, and potentially bad outcomes and consequences, there seem to be instances when lying seems to be a moral option. Mill and Kant had their differences and similarities on this point. Mill’s utilitarianism focused on the idea that right actions...
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This assignment calls to summarize two books that obligate us to take an introspective point of view on how we view today's mixed multi-media climate. it also forces us to give considerable thought to how we obtain, compile, and filter the various points made by what now seems like the endless mediums of news outlets. sifting through and being completely...
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Introduction Generation gaps, a perennial phenomenon across cultures, are particularly pronounced in the diverse and rapidly evolving landscape of the United States. This divide, often seen between different age groups, primarily arises from varying experiences, beliefs, technologies, and societal changes. In the U.S., the generational gap manifests distinctly, shaped by its unique cultural, political, and technological milieu. This essay delves...
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Over the past few years, smoking has become popular among teenagers, despite the harmful effects it has on their health. For example, vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or similar device by inhaling and exhaling the vapor it produces, has become particularly popular. Regardless of its type, I believe that smoking among teenagers is a serious problem, the effects...
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Fast food is the product of social economy and cultural development to a certain stage. The rapid pace of people's life, the increase of working women, the reduction in family size, and the increase in disposable income are the main reasons for the emergence and prosperity of the fast food industry. There are many different types of fast food. Some...
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