Category: Sociology

What is the importance of popular culture in our daily lives? Popular culture allows large heterogeneous masses of people to identify collectively. It serves an inclusionary role in society as it unites the masses on ideals of acceptable forms of behavior. What makes popular culture unique? Popular culture is constantly evolving and occurs uniquely in […]

What education is needed to become a forensic medical examiner? Becoming a medical examiner takes a substantial amount of work and schooling. They need to have a bachelor’s degree, along with their MD or DO. They will need additional residency training in forensic pathology or a forensic pathology fellowship. What do you major in to […]

Which of the following is an individual factor that influences the level of ethical behavior in an organization? Individual, social, and opportunity factors all affect the level of ethical behavior in an organization. Individual factors include knowledge level, moral values and attitudes, and personal goals. Social factors include cultural norms and the actions and values […]

How critical and creative thinking enhance your learning? Critical Thinking enhances language and presentation skills. Thinking clearly and systematically can improve the way we express our ideas. In learning how to analyse the logical structure of texts, critical thinking also improves comprehension abilities. How do you intend to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned […]

What were the twelve tables and what impact did they have on later legal systems? The Twelve Tables were an ancient set of laws created by the Romans, and were the first written set of laws enforced by the Roman Empire. They inspired future law makers to be strict and unforgiving. How did the twelve […]

When did interracial marriage become legal in USA? 1967 What was the basis for the Supreme Court’s decision in 1967? Virginia on June 12, 1967. In a unanimous decision, the justices found that Virginia’s interracial marriage law violated the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. What was the first state to legalize interracial marriage? In 1967, […]

Why do we celebrate Leif Erikson Day? National Leif Erickson Day is observed annually on October 9th. The day honors the Norwegian-born Leif Erikson. The Norse explorer earns credit for bringing the first Europeans known to have set foot in North America. Leif Erikson left the European continent in 999 and landed in North America […]

What are ethical behaviors? Ethical behaviour is characterized by honesty, fairness and equity in interpersonal, professional and academic relationships and in research and scholarly activities. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and groups of people. What is a first step towards ethical behavior? Legal behavior is a first step toward ethical […]

Is 2020 AD or BC? To cater to religious diversity, the abbreviations BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) can be used to replace BC and AD. Of note, AD is written before the year, while BC, BCE, and CE are all written after the year. For example: 2020 CE or AD 2020. What […]

Why did the United States go to war with Mexico? From 1846 to 1848, U.S. and Mexican troops fought against one another in the Mexican-American War. Ultimately, it was a battle for land where Mexico was fighting to keep what they thought was their property and the U.S. desired to retain the disputed land of […]