Gender, violence and public spaces. The vulnerability of women in question A work of Marylène Lieber (Presses de Sciences Po, 2008) “In the street, if you are isolated, take a walk, always with an energetic and assured. Do not give the impression of being afraid. “The ministry of the interior, Your safety. Advice to women […]
The cut-off. The excision or the identities of painful
The cut-off. The excision or identities, painful, work of Christine Bellas Cabane (La Dispute, 2008) The debate around female circumcision raises passions. Between those who adopt a neutral position in the name of respect for cultural differences and those who see the parents of the girls, circumcised as barbarians, Christine Bellas Cabane is in this […]
Individuals and powers in the face of the sects
Individuals and authority in the face of the cults, a book of Nathalie Luca (Armand Colin, collection ” Societal “, September 2008, 280 pages, 25€) This book on the sects, which continues the work carried out by Nathalie Luca in several of his books1, offers a new perspective on the phenomenon of sects. It is […]
A literary society. Sociology a writing workshop
A literary society. Sociology a writing workshop, a book by Frédéric Chateigner (Editions du Croquant, September 2008, 22€, 222 pages) The present book is a monograph, a writing workshop for adults of a large provincial town. The survey was conducted by participant observation in the open, on the basis of two evenings per week, between […]
Introduction to sociology
Introduction à la sociologie, Michel de Coster, Bernadette Bawin-Legros, Marc Poncelet, De Boeck, 6th edition, 2006 (2008), 267 pages The book Introduction to the sociology of Michel de Coster, Bernadette Bawin-Legros, and Marc Poncelet intended for undergraduate students in the social sciences or to students of other disciplines and the public at large curious of […]
How are measurements used in architecture?
How are measurements used in architecture? Architect scales, such as 1/4˝ = 1´-0˝ (1/48 size) or 1/8˝ = 1´-0˝ (1/96 size), are used for structures and buildings. They are used to measure interior and exterior dimensions such as rooms, walls, doors, windows, and fire protection system details. Other scale tools include flat scales and rolling […]
How many ethnic groups were in the Austrian Empire?
How many ethnic groups were in the Austrian Empire? Over 51 million people lived in the 675,000 square kilometres of the empire. The two largest ethnic groups were Germans (10 million) and Hungarians (9 million). There were also Poles, Croats, Bosnians, Serbians, Italians, Czechs, Ruthenes, Slovenes, Slovaks and Romanians. Which ethnicities were under the control […]
What is confidentiality according to psychology?
What is confidentiality according to psychology? Confidentiality is a part of the ethical guidelines of psychologists and means that information between a patient and a therapist cannot be shared with anyone. This applies to patients and any health professional, including doctors and nurses. Why is confidentiality important in counseling? Confidentiality in counseling creates a safe […]
How can I get back to my childhood?
How can I get back to my childhood? 10 ways to bring back your childhood creativity. Milena. Do whatever you enjoyed doing as a child. Ask many questions. Schedule play. Come up with impossible, stupid, or even dangerous ideas. Be silly. Watch cartoons and read kids’ books. Don’t over-analyze, just create. Is it normal not […]
How does mental health affect behavior?
How does mental health affect behavior? Mental illness is a leading cause of disability. Untreated mental illness can cause severe emotional, behavioral and physical health problems. Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life. How does mental illness affect criminal behavior? Studies find greater psychopathology among violent offenders, especially convicted […]