The Role of Play and Toys on Child Development This study seeks to inquire whether toys and play really have a significant role in child development. Previous research shows that by playing with toys, children develop an understanding of the real world and are able to develop building blocks of concept development and language (Newland et. al., 2001). Toys and play are two important aspects […]

The Effects of Early Childhood Experiences on the Development of Attachment Styles in Adolescents Early experiences weave complicated patterns that permanently imprint our life in the tapestry of human development. The bonds we develop with our caretakers start to shape our emotional environment even before we take our first breath. How we navigate adolescence and beyond is influenced by these deep interactions, which originate in […]

Unemployment and the Sociological Perspective on COVID-19 Pandemic The unemployment levels in the United States reached an alarming rate in 2020, due to the regulations put in place by the federal government to curb COVID-19 pandemic. The population resolved to the sociological approach that it was impossible to find job opportunities. Similarly, the government focused on the global perspective that the occurrences outside the nation […]

Racism Amidst Corona Virus Racism Amidst Corona Virus: The treatment of Asians and Asian Americans Covid-19 pandemic was accompanied by devastating impacts of intensified racism at different levels including individual, cultural and structural. Macionis (2016) defines racism as socially constructed beliefs held by individuals that consider themselves important than others. In the era of Covid-19 pandemic, many Asian Americans, ethnic businesses and cultural heritages were […]

Racial and Gender Discrimination Most people have experienced racial and gender discrimination, perhaps through generations of their family. In spite of our shared vision, the concept of social equity could sometimes feel exclusionary, especially to those that are not used to the lingo. In particular, intersectionality is a concept that many organizations and people use to conceptualize a social problem or group of people affected […]

Reflection- My Social Personality Growth Time and again, most people have struggled while seeking to be accepted by others and sometimes this makes them take character traits or a path that they do not like simply to feel part of a certain group. I consider myself very social because while I strictly adhere to the values and beliefs I was taught when growing up, I […]

The Congress, President and Courts we need in America While the reformist tradition of the Congress of America remains genuine, persistent, and strong, Congressional reform has become a hot debate for political analysts, scholars, and even the public. This tradition of talking about our politics is significant because it shows that there are commentators, academics, and lawmakers who are concerned about the performance, role, and […]

Political Polarization In his document titled “Has The American Public Polarized,” the central argument presented by Morris Fiorina is that polarization is limited to the “political class” in the United States, which includes a group of activists and elected officials. In the eyes of Fiorina, this polarized class is responsible for the gridlock in Washington and the failure to address threats to the future of […]

Limitations on the Freedom of Speech and Religion Individual liberties such as the freedom of speech and freedom of religion are considered fundamental rights that people are entitled to enjoy fully without government intrusion. However, the proper exercise of such liberties entails some restriction, with consideration to the need for national security, public order, respect of other people’s rights and preservation of various moral values. […]

Social Inequality and the US Minimum Wage Policy Inequality in America is a complex problem, as seen from the social structure and various aspects of income, education, and health. The federal minimum wage policy is one of the key causes of the existing inequality in economic status. As a result of increasing living costs, the federal minimum wage standard has been at $7.25 an hour […]