Category: Sociology

What is the central idea of a speech should be? The central idea of a speech should be expressed as a full sentence. The specific purpose reveals more about the content of a speech than does the central idea. Is an example of a well-worded central idea for a speech? The central idea of a […]

How did the Industrial Revolution bring social change? The Industrial Revolution brought rapid urbanization or the movement of people to cities. Changes in farming, soaring population growth, and an ever-increasing demand for workers led masses of people to migrate from farms to cities. What are the social consequences of industrialization? Social Disadvantages Rapid urbanization brought […]

What concept inherent in globalization do critical theorists find problematic? What concept inherent in globalization do critical theorists find problematic? political concept designed to protect the power and position of the upper classes. What type of research methodology is a critical criminologist most likely to employ? Survey research. Serving as the most frequently used mode […]

Why is common law called common law? The defining characteristic of “common law” is that it arises as precedent. The common law—so named because it was “common” to all the king’s courts across England—originated in the practices of the courts of the English kings in the centuries following the Norman Conquest in 1066. Which type […]

What is the process of referendum? A referendum is only passed if it is approved by a majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in a majority of states—this is known as a double majority. Territory voters are only counted in the national majority. If a referendum is successful, the change […]

What is Shackleton famous for? Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is best known as a polar explorer who was associated with four expeditions exploring Antarctica, particularly the Trans-Antarctic (Endurance) Expedition (1914–16) that he led, which, although unsuccessful, became famous as a tale of remarkable perseverance and survival. What was Shackleton trying to do? Conceived by Sir […]

What are the negative effects of monopolies? Monopolies can be criticised because of their potential negative effects on the consumer, including: Restricting output onto the market. Charging a higher price than in a more competitive market. Reducing consumer surplus and economic welfare. Restricting choice for consumers. Reducing consumer sovereignty. Why monopolies are bad for consumers? […]

What is the best proven way to stop smoking? 1. Try nicotine replacement therapy Prescription nicotine in a nasal spray or inhaler. Over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. Prescription non-nicotine stop-smoking medications such as bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix) What are some ways to say no to smoking? Strategies to resist the pressures to smoke […]

What is the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights? The Declaration was designed to justify breaking away from a government; the Constitution and Bill of Rights were designed to establish a government. The Declaration stands on its own—it has never been amended—while the Constitution has been amended 27 times. (The […]

What aspects of Tan Nhac a Westernized Vietnamese popular song tradition are Vietnamese in origin? What aspects of tan nhac, a Westernized Vietnamese popular-song tradition, are Vietnamese in origin? The lyrics are sung in Vietnamese and the melodies are sometimes based on Vietnamese folk songs. What is the name of the Vietnamese instrument that consists […]