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According to “Social Trends in America Vol. 4” some social trends discussed are: Crime Overview Violent Crime Property Crime Lesser Crimes and Offenses School Safety Drugs Terrorism Law enforcement Prisons The legal system A few of these trends discussed briefly in this paper, will enable a better understanding of some trends in the popular American…

Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories set against a background of an overarching plot. A group of pilgrims of varying stature and personalities set out for a pilgrimage to the Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, each pilgrim tells a story. A remarkable characteristic of the stories is how each one reflects the…

The novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding is all about a civilized society that takes a tragic turn towards savagery. At the beginning of the novel, the boys make an honest attempt to create rules and order. The conch is used to call assemblies and to let people express their opinions by speaking…

The unique relationship between a boy and his father is brought to light in Elie Wiesel’s tragic book “Night” against the somber background of the Holocaust. Wiesel’s connection with his father acts as a moving thread that runs through the story and sheds light on how resilient the human spirit can be in the face…

The contemporary society is disturbed by the alarming increase in the number of youth who are engaged in criminal activities. In the year 2000, there were 2,369,400 arrests recorded involving children, and 363,500 of these arrests were categorized as theft. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) remarked that theft accounts for the…

Jimmy Valls speech at the ESPY Awards was emotionally moving and inspiring. Through his powerful words he makes everyone who has ever watched it feel better and smile having listened to his advice on how to enjoy life. One line that he stated was “Cancer may take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot…

In the setting of African American hopes in a racially divided America, Langston Hughes’ “Harlem,” frequently referred to as “A Dream Deferred,” is a potent investigation of the emotional and cultural ramifications of postponed dreams. The speaker’s reflection is not only private; it also mirrors the widespread resentment of a community that longs for acceptance…

Socialization involves individuals interacting with each other in various ways, including phone calls, internet communication, mail, and face-to-face meetings. Family, religion, and the workplace are important factors in socialization that demonstrate specific roles. As life situations change, social roles may also change. Events such as marriage, becoming a parent for the first time, overcoming drug…

The vision of the future that Orwell presents in 1984 has not become antiquated and invalid in the real world of 2000. In fact, the society of Oceania has the possibility of existing in todays world. There are many parallel similarities between the community described in 1984 and the community of 2000. These parallels prove…

The Marmot Review and the Black Report are really similar in their purposes ; The Black Report was written by Sir Douglas Black and was published by the Department of Health & A ; Social Security in 1980 and commissioned by Health Minister. David Ennals of the old labour authorities in 1977. in an effort…