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family. Functionalist theory asserts that there will be a specific pattern of family organisation corresponding to different types of society. Hence there is a particular family form that best suits the conditions of industrial society. The family…

a wide variety of reasons, especially wanting to help others. Some people are uncomfortable with the notion that a volunteer "benefits" from doing volunteer work. Traditionally, volunteer work is seen as a form of charity based on unselfishness and…

for any given act? We do not know." - Alexis Carrel (1873-1944). Every person has a dissimilar conjecture concerned with the method of judging others. In some specific cases, an individual should not be held responsible for his/her actions: When someone…

would explain. "Well it's only Monday, I'll do it later", I told myself. I will be the first to say that I am a procrastinator (and I am proud of this too). This is a pattern that I have chosen when I was young and still follow even today. If…

placed by Western society on physical beauty, particularly for women. The fashion, cosmetics and plastic surgery industries have thrived on 20th century preoccupation with physical appearance. It is a preoccupation that affects women in every…

aware of and understand their feelings and emotions. People's social skills are those required when associating with a group. People with healthy emotional and social skills are more likely to have a positive self-image, be self assured and independent…

of psychoactive drugs like heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Therefore, the term "drug legalization" has rightfully acquired pejorative connotations. Many supporters of this position have adopted the label "harm reduction"…

you cannot live with any child who is less than perfect, well, then, maybe you want to give some thought to the commitment one makes in choosing to become a parent. If you can't accept a baby born with developmental problems, what will you do if your…

teenagers and their sexual practices. The research is very important to the social sciences particularly sociology, because this topic has to do with modern society and the way people behave. It is also important because it examines the way teens in…

Opportunity Commission as; "Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects…