Essays on Social Issues

Bullying: Understanding the Harmful Impact Bullying refers to the repeated act of attacking someone either verbally or physically or spreading rumors about them as a way of trying to demean their social strata. Bullying is a common practice especially in schools, and it can cause physical or mental harm to students....

According to the article, “Colorism within the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)” by Marybeth Gasman and Ufuoma Abiola, colorism is termed as a form of discrimination that is primarily based on skin tone, whereby, lighter skinned blacks are privilege while on the other hand, dark-skinned blacks are penalized (Gasman,...

The Impact of Immigration on Europe Immigrants have been on the rise in most countries globally. There has been some heated debate on whether sanctioning refugees into various nations, attributes to their development or deterioration. The article Europe is making a Fatal Mistake, articulates about the migrants in Europe....

The issue of illegal immigration and increased number of asylum seekers The issue of illegal immigration and increased number of asylum seekers has caused hysteria in the Australian public. Several boats carrying asylum seekers have arrived into the country in the recent past, causing significant concern among members of Australian communities....

Martin Luther King Junior was the most inspirational orator, preacher and thinker America has ever had. All of his writings have been analyzed to study the potential of rhetoric. His rhetoric in the two writings suit the audience in several ways. The tone of King’s writings inspired numerous activists to...

Introduction “The Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr. was mainly written as a response to the Birmingham clergymen who published an open letter vehemently challenging and criticizing the actions of Martin Luther King and The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). However, when one further scrutinizes the contents...

Recent times have witnessed an increase in the use of social media. Platforms such as Twitter and Facebook facilitate communication and interaction between individuals from different parts of the world. Social sites act as a meeting point for people with different backgrounds and goals in life. Primarily, social media sites...

Illegal immigration alludes to the migration of persons into a nation in means which infringe the immigration requirements of the country. Also, it incorporates staying in a nation without the legal right more so after the expiry of visas. In the United States, illegal immigration refers to unlawful entry into...

Introduction While there may be no legal definition of bullying, it takes many forms, both direct and indirect. Direct forms of bullying include verbal and physical abuse. Indirect forms of bullying are more subtle and could be in the form of manipulation or coercion. Bullying is a highly controversial topic that...

Poverty and its Effects Poverty may be defined as a scenario whereby an individual is incapable of affording some of the necessities in life – such as food, clothes, and even good shelter. It is worth noting that the effects of poverty cannot be underestimated as it is one of the...

Effects of Growing Up in a Single Parent Family What are the effects of growing up in a single parent family? The nuclear or two-parent family has been the most dominant family structure throughout America's history. Waldfogel, Craigie, and Brooks-Gunn point out that "the vast majority of American children were born...

Purchasing a Hybrid Dog Many individuals would ask themselves whether purchasing a hybrid dog is a problematic issue even if the vendor is trustworthy. Another question one should ask is why pet breeding is irresponsible. Despite a vast number having pets in their homes, we still have millions of homeless dogs...