Introduction The culture of humanitarianism is a way in which humanitarian practises and experiences are represented, narrated and performed. Culture in general is produced and shaped by society and people, together with their behaviours and traditions, who are a part of it. Therefore, the culture of humanitarianism is as well a dynamic product of the society and its different dimensions, such as religion, morals, politics, […]

Since human beings are naturally social and learn through observation besides the instinct mechanism, major aspects of human psychology and behavior are shaped by social influence. For example, language, gender roles, dressing mode, and taboos are formed based on an individual’s cultural exposure. As a result, people develop attitudes, behaviors, and values that are consistent with their culture. Social institutions like family, religious organizations, schools, […]

In today’s society, the topic of conformity along with its principles has become a controversial subject throughout the world. Conformity is a tendency to align ones’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviors in hopes to fit in a group. It is a major aspect of life that can be considered as a form of social pressure or even a subtle unconscious influence. Most individuals can relate to […]

Introduction This article presents the sociological imagination, structural, structuration and functional theories. The article defines the theories, discusses their rationale and applications in sociology. The article examines the extent to which each theory fulfills the criteria of sound theory which include: if each theory makes falsifiable predictions with consistency and accuracy of scientific inquiry and if it is well-supported by other independent evidences rather than […]

Introduction In this essay, I will be discussing the whether or not we perpetuate the stereotypes of Africa by reading ‘A long way gone’. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (2007) is a memoir written by Ishmael Beah, an author from Sierra Leone. The book is a firsthand account of Beah’s time as a child soldier during the civil war in Sierra […]

Baeh, his brother, and their friends escaped from rebel attack and finding places to hide themselves. Beah was thinking about his families whether will be able to see them again. All of them are too quiet and seem like everyone is thinking about their stuffs in the way to an abandoned village. They spend days wandering in searching substantial food, instead of just eating raw […]

The aim of this paper is to examine the issue of identity and female oppression in Janice Mirikitani’s and Louise Erdrich’s works, and how these two issues are portrayed in their literature. These concerns will be analysed taking into account the historical contexts of both ethnic backgrounds, Japanese Americans and Native Americans, and how they have been limited in their choices by stereotypes created by […]

Ever since Donald Trump sworn in as the 45th president of United States of America in January 20, 2017 his hostility and indifference towards black community and other minorities in America, has again triggered the discussions on the notions of racism, culture and equality. Recently the American horror film ‘Get out’ directed by Jordan Peele also threw limelight to self-destruction of blacks when they try […]

Double consciousness refers to the phenomenon of experiencing one’s self-awareness as encompassing what others think, thus creating a sense of identity that is divided into multiple parts. Always measuring yourself through the eyes of others. This play “Dutchman” emphasizes the idea of what a black person should be and the mask that society forces him to wear; and the negro his true self. He wants […]

Honesty A good leader will be able to establish an honest connection with his or her peers. A relationshipbased on trust and reliability makes the team know that their leader is always there for them, which in turn motivates them with an idea to be there for their leader. Ability To Person Each person in a group will be able to bring something different to […]