Community policing is both a philosophy and strategy for fighting crime. They utilize problem-solving techniques to identify high-crime areas and crime patterns. Police resources focus on these worthy areas rather than the traditional practice of waiting for crimes to occur before responding. This philosophy has been successful because it gives more power back to communities…
Human beings express a ton of biases in their interactions. Examples of biases are: status quo bias, confirmation bias, authority bias, expectation bias, unconscious bias/implicit bias, automation bias, backfire effect, Google effect, and the halo effect. In this article, we’ll discuss confirmation bias and some examples. Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that people use…
Introduction The sociological discipline of “hidden curriculum” refers to the implicit messages transmitted through education and socialization, such as in schools. It is often seen as a form of indoctrination into normative ethics and cultural beliefs. The hidden curriculum can be more powerful than explicit lessons because it occurs outside of conscious awareness. The term…
Introduction Feminist movements are a worldwide phenomenon that began in the late 1800s. Their purpose was to gain social, economic, and political equality for women. The movement has been influential in various social justice movements such as civil rights and gay rights. Feminist theory’s origins can be traced back to the Enlightenment era when philosophers…
Introduction Cultures are the most powerful and influential forces in human history. They profoundly impact all aspects of life, including politics, economy, family structure, and values. Cultures are created by people that interact with each other through language and trade. The three main elements of culture include symbols/rituals/ traditions; beliefs; and social institutions (e.g., government)….
Introduction The Washington consensus is an economic model that economists use to measure the development of a country. This theory was developed by John Williamson in 1989 and has been used as a guideline for international policymaking ever since. The goal of this theory is to create sustainable growth and reduce poverty. The idea behind…
Introduction Social science is a field of study that deals with the scientific investigation of human society, including its origin, organization, and institutions. There are many different social sciences which include anthropology, economics, history, political science, etc. This post will focus on main aspects: definitions for each type of social sciences, how they developed over…
Introduction Social movements are a form of collective action that is organized and sustained to fight for social justice. The term ‘social movement’ can encompass everything from the civil rights movement, which sought to eliminate racial segregation in America, to the environmentalist movement which tries to make people more aware of their effect on the…
Introduction Anthony Giddens is a sociologist who was born on 18 January 1938. He wrote “The Constitution of Society,” which he considers as his most important work. His theories on modernity and society are what made him such an influential figure in the field of sociology. He’s recognized as one of the founders of modern…
Introduction The term ‘realism’ in art has many different definitions, depending on its context. It can be defined as a visual art style that depicts things precisely and honestly without idealization or distortion. Realist designers often paint everyday objects and people with photographic precision. As you read, keep in mind that our top writers are…
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