Category: Culture

Sexual harassment comes in many different forms, both verbal and physical. Consequently, it occurs when one person is giving any unwelcoming and unwanted sexual attention towards another person. There are multiple topics of sexual harassment that I shall discuss, such as harassment in the workplace, at school, gender wage gap, and same sex benefits. Some…

Throughout time, society has been studied on both the micro and macro levels by sociologists which has resulted in three main theories to emerge from their findings. These three theories include the Structural-Functionalist, Marxist (social conflict) and Symbolic Interactionist theories. Each theory is unique in its own way and can accurately illustrate how social factors…

Advances in arts and sciences generally go hand in hand, as we have seen from the Classical era to the Modern. This is true especially for the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo eras. When we think of the arts and science of the Renaissance one man comes to mind before all others, Leonard da Vinci. Scientific…

Nomadland, by Jessica Bruder, unearths the truth about America in terms of its economy. It always seems as if most of the country has achieved the American Dream, but in reality, a dream is exactly what it is. The middle class is becoming inexistent, resulting in only the lower and the upper class in the…

Inequality and social stratification is global. Gender stratification, in economic situations, places men, even when doing a more feminine job, more important. In the work environment, universities and places of learning, organizations, even home life, men are perceived to be more important, have more power and authority and more respect simply because of gender. Even…

As early as 1848, women have been demanding equal rights, but more recent years have witnessed a spike in movements against sexist remarks, sexual harassment, discrimination against women and assault (Kuchynka, et al., 2018). These movements seek to document and denounce the inequalities against women. Nevertheless, progress has been slow despite the number of people,…

At present, Thai culture and society are changing dramatically when compared with the past. However, the issue of sexual relationship, especially among women, is still forbidden due to the value and culture of Thai society. It is known to everybody that sexual topics are considered as something really private and not be discussed openly. Thai…

“The Gates To Women’s Country” by Sheri S. Tepper was assigned to me to read. Little did I know how many relevant topics were brought up in this book that pertain to today’s society. This book, much like others, includes political and social issues. “The Gates To Women’s Country” is set in the future, where…

Which qualities define such a person? Most of us imagine a leader as someone who inspires others to follow him or her. A leader is someone that understands human nature and takes all the advantages of this understanding. The belief or perception is that only a few people are born with these leadership traits in…

Gender has been a topic of discussion that has many different meanings associated to men and women. Gender has been socially constructed to categorize men and women to partake in accepted social norms. Throughout the years, the categorical differences between men and women have changed drastically. Critics argue if sex, male or female, can still…