Exploration of a Journal Article in Sociology
Exploration of a Journal Article in Sociology
Milagros Barsotti
Sociology 100
Don Anderson
February 3th, 2013
This article is based on “Animals & Human Society by Erbschloe, Michael”. Society and animals have been related since its existence. This article describes the evolution of the relationships between society and animals developing as food, company, defense, and the economy. The author explains the importance of the protection of animal welfare in most industrialized countries than in less industrialized countries. This explains how the less developed nations look to animals as a food source, while the more powerful nations begin to focus on animal welfare. The most developed societies have entered a stage of greater reflection and prudence. Human relationships with animals in the 21st century has evolved, so that we do not have a pet to accompany us or to hunt as decades ago, but rather companionship and pleasurable activities, such as aid relaxation, help exercise, play and laughter, so they are a source of consistency, and give the feeling of security, comfort to play and produce pleasure to watch. They provide a link with reality to enhance emotional stability, become receptive partners in a relationship of mutual trust that promotes self-awareness, acceptance and love provided without prejudice, besides considering them as a family member. Man improvised remedies to treat diseases, injuries or accidents with the help of pets. Resulting to the enormous progress of veterinary science and the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, we are at a moment in which, fortunately, we have the means necessary for pets, production, leisure and sport and even wild animals have available to professionals and tools to ensure proper health and wellness.
Also noteworthy economic importance of farming in our society, not to mention the environmental role played by some species
In conclusion, our relationships with animals continue
Milagros Barsotti
Sociology 100
Don Anderson
February 3th, 2013
This article is based on “Animals & Human Society by Erbschloe, Michael”. Society and animals have been related since its existence. This article describes the evolution of the relationships between society and animals developing as food, company, defense, and the economy. The author explains the importance of the protection of animal welfare in most industrialized countries than in less industrialized countries. This explains how the less developed nations look to animals as a food source, while the more powerful nations begin to focus on animal welfare. The most developed societies have entered a stage of greater reflection and prudence. Human relationships with animals in the 21st century has evolved, so that we do not have a pet to accompany us or to hunt as decades ago, but rather companionship and pleasurable activities, such as aid relaxation, help exercise, play and laughter, so they are a source of consistency, and give the feeling of security, comfort to play and produce pleasure to watch. They provide a link with reality to enhance emotional stability, become receptive partners in a relationship of mutual trust that promotes self-awareness, acceptance and love provided without prejudice, besides considering them as a family member. Man improvised remedies to treat diseases, injuries or accidents with the help of pets. Resulting to the enormous progress of veterinary science and the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, we are at a moment in which, fortunately, we have the means necessary for pets, production, leisure and sport and even wild animals have available to professionals and tools to ensure proper health and wellness.
Also noteworthy economic importance of farming in our society, not to mention the environmental role played by some species
In conclusion, our relationships with animals continue