Essays on Sociology

Due to the increasing rate of urbanization and digitalization elements such as relationships are undergoing severe transformations. Unlike in the olden days where parents found suitors for their children, today, perfect matches are only a swipe away. Current dating sites have redefined the methods people get to meet with each...

The best place that this single mother can go is the work place. This can be done through applying for a job in the local firms.  In most cases, the local workers hold intensive knowledge of the local communities or sub-communities and they can be vital to help her in...

            Gender representation in the contemporary art is vital in the shaping of the societal perceptions and self-image development by individuals in a particular society. Stereotypes often lead to distorted images and expectations with a section of the community especially the youth always struggling with issues such as self-esteem and...

The study sought to determine the impact of computer-mediated communication (CMC) such as private messaging and social networking sites are related to collegiate drinking (Jensen, Hussong Baik, 2018). The sample of the study was focused on the Korean and U.S college students. The findings revealed that the private...

Cyberbullying: Types and Consequences Cyberbullying is and has been part of childhood, adolescence and sometimes continues into adulthood. Cyberbullying manifests in different ways as has been brought out in this article. It can be in the form of harassment, impersonation, flaming, outing and trickery, exclusion and ostracism, denigration, cyberstalking and defamation....

Media s Influence and Positive Campaigns Media, in general, has been hailed for being pertinent in enabling globalization and easing communication. Moreover, different forms of media have been quite instrumental in allowing for positive campaigns such as campaigns pertaining to environmental conservation, creating awareness about various issues such as healthy living...

In the modern world, intercultural interactions continue to increase In the modern world, intercultural interactions continue to increase as more people move from their cultural backgrounds into new communities for various reasons. Adjusting to new cultures, societies and communities comes with its own challenges and the most prominent of them being...

While interpersonal communication can help foster positive relationships, among other advantages, there is a dark side to it that can be harmful and unethical. This is called deception, and unfortunately, this dark side of interpersonal communication is prevalent, more than anyone can expect. According to the book “Interpersonal Communication: Relating...

This I believe is a global association which motivates individuals to write and share essays that tell about the primary core values in lives. Usually, these essays are published in books or posted on available social media platforms for quick access. I believe that interpersonal communication is the best way of...

A virtual community refers to a social network of people who communicate and interact through the use of computers. Unlike the traditional social interaction, virtual communities interact without the limitations of geographical and political boundaries. The term ‘virtual community’ gained popularity in the 19th century, raising different ideas from scholars. One...

Using gestures in communication Using gestures is a way of passing a message across to the audience. From the video, Ross tries to use his hands to get his message to Joey but the message does not come out clearly. Instead of understanding the message, Joey gets confused by the gestures...

The Importance of Proxemics in Communication The way we interact with our physical space helps us communicate a lot concerning other people. Proxemics helps us to gauge if somebody is mean, friendly, and insane or possibly welcoming (Low 10). It shows the immediacy of communication with the concerned party, aiding individuals...