draw from a variety of fields of study and although these different areas of social sciences vary far and wide‚ they all aim to understand and explain human society and behavior. This study of how groups of people behave is usually done with the aim of being able to predict how they will behave in the future. The Social Science disciplines are branches of knowledge which are taught and researched at the college or university level. Social Science disciplines are defined and recognized by the
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A. Identify and briefly explain three functions of religion (9 marks) Marxism believes it acts as the ‘opium for the exploited working class people’. Religion would cushion the pain of oppression and exploitation in unequal societies such as in a capitalist society. It legitimized and maintained the power of the ruling class – helps to maintain the status quo by preventing the less powerful from changing things. Feminists see religion as a conservative force because it acts as an ideology that legitimates
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the Internet‚ they don’t have real relationships there. Sherry Turkle‚ a professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology in MIT brought an interesting idea‚ “People bend to the inanimate with new solicitude and people’s concern (Alone Together‚ 217). We fear the risks and disappointments of relationships with our fellow humans. We expect more from technology and less from each other.” One day I used to have a talk with my roommate who lived on the second floor; I was too lazy to climb
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Explain Why the Liberal Government introduced reforms affecting children in the years 1906-1908 (12) In the years 1906-08 the Liberal Government at that time introduced reforms that affected the children at the time; including the Children Act in 1908 that made parental neglect illegal‚ Education Act in 1906 that made free school meals available. There were a number of reasons at this time as to why these acts were introduced including fear of the Labour Party growth‚ the reports published
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DATE INSTRUCTOR Personality Theories The three personality theories that I have chosen are the Psychodynamic Theory‚ the Humanistic Theory‚ and the Sociocultural Theory. The three theories all deal with a form of love as being a part of a healthy personality. The Humanistic Theory and Sociocultural Theory are comparable in that both deal with an understanding of the self‚ the concepts we have of self‚ and developing part of that concept from how we feel others view us. The Psychodynamic Theory
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Political Participation Series (b) Explain the main features of the UK’s democratic system. 10 25 5 (b) Explain three forms of democratic participation. 10 25 (a) What is meant by legitimacy? 5 (b) Explain three strengths of representative democracy. 10 (c) How democratic is the UK? 25 (a) Apart from voting in elections and referendums‚ describe two ways of participating in politics. 5 (b) Explain the arguments in favour of lowering the
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If inflation is too high in an economy the government will introduce policies to reduce the rate as a high rate can lead to disaster for a country. If the UK has excessively high inflation rates then they will not be able to compete on the exportation of goods against other countries as we will be charging higher prices which can then lead to a contraction on UK output and we become less efficient. It is also disastrous for individuals as there will soon be a wage-inflation battle as wages need to
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The three characteristics that will be discussed in this essay are motivation‚ communication and leadership. This essay will relate to relevant theories and theorist that have an association to any of the characteristics. The factors will be discussed in detail to portray how they can be used efficiently to create an effective work group and also how organisations will benefit from the outcomes of each individual in the team. Groups are a crucial feature of any company or organisation. If an organisation
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Manage personal work priorities and professional development When planning and organising your work‚ what qualities do you need to demonstrate in order to serve as a positive role model to others in the workplace? To serve as a positive role model‚ you need to have the following attributes: Uncompromising Integrity
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sensory and physical impairments and study skills support for all students. The department is managed by the Head of Study Support who has overall operational responsibility with study skills provision managed by the Inclusive Learning Co-ordinator. The work of the department has significantly broadened over recent years to meet the needs of students with complex health conditions. This has involved making adaptions to the department and support undertaking specific training that has developed their skills
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