One of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology is functionalism. Functionalism originates from the works of Emile Durkheim. Emile Durkheim was interested in understanding how the society is able to remain relatively stable. He wanted to understand the social order. Functionalism, therefore, focuses on the external environment of the society as opposed to the internal social structure. One of the earliest levels of functionalism can […]

Response to Questions Q4.Contrast between increased urbanization and agrarian concerns There was an increase in the level of rural to urban migration in the yeas 1865-1900. Reasons leading to rural-town migration Many people left their farms and went looking for better job opportunities in the towns and cities. The mass exodus from farming villages to towns was facilitated by an improved infrastructure network. This made […]

According to Rubulotta & Giorgia (2013), cardiovascular diseases has been a leading cause of death in the population. A relevant code of ethics has been put to guide nursing practice across the world. Though there are minor disparities as one moves from one geographical region to the other, some are universal and acceptable across the geographical divide. According to Epstein & Turner (2015), professional nursing […]

Colonization is the process of settling among indigenous people of an area and establishing control. Elliot (2007) provides insight that it happened during the age of exploration when European countries traveled throughout the world in search of trade routes. Colonization of the New World by English, British, and Spanish had similarities and differences that are based on economic pursuits, expansion, and the lasting effect. Similarities […]

Healthcare is one of the ever present national challenges in the United States. For years, the nation has grappled with poor health outcomes and runaway healthcare costs. Ironically, with time, the country’s healthcare system has proven to be one of the most expensive in the world, but still with some of the worst recorded health outcomes. Increased healthcare spending could not be matched with quality […]

Obesity is a condition in which an individual accumulates too much fat in his body and that fat starts causing negative effects on his or her body. Obesity affects people from all the age groups. Among children, the condition has been increasing due to the changes in feeding behavior and also the change in lifestyle (Chen, & Yang, 2012). Obesity is responsible for a number […]

James’ aphorism “the wisdom of admitting your weaknesses and correcting them through continuous learning means leadership” speaks volumes to the present pursuit of excellence in school. As a young person seeking to lead academically and in other school related activities, the temptation to prove extraordinary ability and perfection is undeniable. However, as common wisdom would relate, such an approach is likely a setup for failure […]

One of the most common eating disorders in the world today are Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa. The former is characterized by eating of large amounts of food within a short time (bingeing) followed by various compensatory mechanisms. Compensatory mechanisms are basically methods used in purging the excessive food in order to avoid addition of weight. They include compulsive exercising, vomiting and prolonged use of […]

The company operates and offers franchises of McDonald’s restaurants, famous for selling locally relevant meals of quality food and drinks at diversified prices. The company employs a global strategy of having both company-owned and franchised outlets. The company is estimated to serve over 68 million customers on a daily basis in over 119 countries having a total of more than 36,000 outlets. The company maintains […]

Introduction Much of Christology has centered on Jesus as the son of God, the holy trinity and other longstanding questions on his character as prophesied in the Old Testament and revealed in the Gospels. Not so is Moltmann’s (1-12) text, which instead examines the tough question of who Christ is to the contemporary society. In the midst of diminishing hope from death, disease and destruction […]