Social anarchism

we fail to help in emergencies. The ‘bystander effect’, is a concept that as the group size increases, the less likely a person will intervene (Levine & Cassidy, 2009). The main reasons for this occurring include the notion of audience inhibition, social influence and diffusion of responsibility (Levine & Cassidy, 2009). Research by Darley, Lewis and Teger (1978) demonstrated that group size may not be the only significant factor in helping in an emergency. The researchers indicate that if…

We are divided. As much as we strive to become one, there are puzzle pieces that will always come together to remind us that we are not. The gap between the upper-income brackets and the middle-income brackets are as far apart as ever. The Pew Research report shows us, “In 2013, the median wealth of the nation’s upper-income families ($639,400) was nearly seven times the median wealth of middle-income families ($96,500), the widest wealth gap seen in 30 years when the Federal Reserve began…

individual’s control (Gray & Macbain, 2012). Biermeier (2015) and Lindon (2012) both state that sociocultural theory justifies behaviour by recognising the whole ecological system of the child. Moreover, sociocultural theory emphasises the importance of social interactions and cultural practices as being instrumental in cognitive development and children learning specific attitudes and behaviours (Nolan & Raban, 2015). A key feature of sociocultural theory is Vygotsky’s zone of proximal…

Linking Buddhism-based charity and philanthropy to social work in the Vietnamese context Social work development in the collectivist culture of Vietnam The development of Vietnamese social work is deeply rooted in the specific culture of Vietnamese people (K. C. Dang, 2011). Vietnamese people have maintained their cultural norms of collectivism and familism traditions (Nguyen M. D., 1985; Truong, 2015). The core values of the Vietnam’s traditional society can be listed as humanity, mercy, and…

In this case study, we learn that Laura has created a better life for herself and her children. She remarried, her son is a law student, and her daughter is graduating college next May. Laura received her Master’s degree in social work and is now working for a non-profit human service agency in El Paso, TX. Kid has also had some major changes in his life as well. He is ending another marriage and has an 18-year-old daughter who is in college. He reaches out to Laura after having dreams…

There is also a cultural capital and a social capital, which can contribute to one 's social class. Also, it is amazing to me that class can determine a child’s success in school (98). However, that does make sense as some of the richest kids in my school did get the best grades. For example, one guy who graduated in…

positive aspect. To me, it is an amazing opportunity to be able to create a new life. Being a female also allows me more social acceptance into a helping profession compared to males. Females are seen as nurtures by nature so helping others is something that should come natural. While males are not seen this way and are not as socially accepted into helping professions, such as social work or nursing. Being Caucasian is probably one of the most positive aspects in my opinion.…

Is social media the most modern way of communication? Social media is the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Social media gives the users an opportunity to socialize and communicate with each other mutually as compared to other regular media that offers one-way communication such as newspaper and television. This use of technology has enabled social media become efficient than any other form of communication. Therefore, can we out rightly…

and preferences of those who are middle class, symbolic capital is the basis of status and recognition from the school are all deemed to possess worth and value. This gains respect for those who gain capital as they are seen as better and of higher social status than those who lack these qualities. Schools tend to devalue the tastes and preferences of the working class pupils as they are seen as worthless and tasteless. Bordieu, a sociologist who studied pupil class identities, called this…

An Academic Review of the Following Text: Cialdini, Robert B. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. New York: Collins, 2007. Print. Summary Weapons of Automatic Influence The book begins with Cialdini introducing his idea of “weapons of automatic influence.” He recounts a story of a shop owner on an Indian reservation who was having trouble selling a certain set of turquoise` jewelry during the height of tourist season. In a desperate attempt to get rid of the merchandise, she asks her…