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During the 1950s and 1960s major changes were taking place for black Americans across the United States. Riots, mass demonstrations, Civil Rights laws, voting laws and an end to segregation, were seeking to improve the quality of life for blacks in both the industrial north and the deeply segregated south. After 350 years it seemed…

The rising inmate population is overcrowding the prisons and this mania is very unfortunate and has become a major problem especially in Massachusetts: The taxpayers have to pay a sum of 40 grand for each prisoner that walks into a Mass Prison! This problem has many sociologists and criminologists worried, asking the question, “Is prison…

The argument over gun regulation is divisive because it pits competing values—public safety vs the freedom to bear arms. Gun control critics argue that owning firearms can serve as a critical crime deterrent and plays a significant role in certain cultural and recreational activities. The multifaceted discourse surrounding gun control is fraught with both passion…

For the past few days I have attempted to “get by” with a low paying job. I’ve realized that you really have to save every penny you get to survive in poverty. This experience was like Barbara Ehrenreichs from Nickel and Dimed. In this book she purposely went to go live in poverty to see…

In the British Broadcasting Company production of “Overpopulated,” the speaker begins with how much the population of the world has grown over the last several thousands of years. He says that back in 10,000 BC the population of the whole world was only 1 million. Then it slowly increased to the 1800s when the population…

Prologue In the 1980s, a grim specter cast a dark shadow over the city of Los Angeles. A serial killer, known as the ‘Night Stalker,’ or Richard Ramirez in reality, prowled its streets. This article strives to honor his victims, acknowledging their lives and narratives, while emphasizing the continued need for community vigilance and robust…

When students are preparing to begin their journey into higher education, there are multiple factors that prospective students should consider when beginning their search. Students are suggested to consider an array of factors, such as location, size, academic quality, reputation, the cost to attend, choice of majors, as well as other factors. For many prospective…

A school in Louisiana has recently cut back to a four-day school week in an effort to save money, Other schools across the country are also opting for shorter weeks, with l in 7 school boards nationwide contemplating making the switch. As fuel prices rise, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to provide transportation for…

The pressing matter of gun control has been a major topic of interest in recent times. It seems that every year that passes in the United States, there is another mass shooting with the use of firearms. This topic of debate has struck controversies amongst conservatives and liberals. Each side of the issue has justifiable…

In the continuous endeavor to understand the root causes of criminal behavior, various theories and frameworks have emerged. Among them, Strain Theory, with its focus on social structures and the tensions they produce, offers a unique perspective. Developed by sociologist Robert K. Merton in the 1930s, this theory posits that societal pressures and the strain…