Understanding Deviance in Our Society: A Look at Stanley Cohen’s Folk Devils and Moral Panics (2002)

 This report critically evaluates the book ‘Folk Devils and Moral Panics’ (2002) written by Stanley Cohen. The book was the third edition of Cohen’s work which was based on his PhD; it aims to summarise how societies can be subject to moral panic. Cohen’s book is seen as the most influential books addressing moral … Read more

Deborah Cameron’s, ‘False Dichotomies: Grammar and Sexual Polarity’

A close-reading of Deborah Cameron’s, ‘False Dichotomies: Grammar and Sexual Polarity’, in Feminism & Linguistic Theory 2nd Ed, (Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 1992), p.83. Cameron’s argument in False Dichotomies is a simple one: the attribution of gender is purely ‘relational’. The term ‘masculine’ couldn’t possibly exist without the term ‘feminine’, and thus the two co-exist. There … Read more

Has the Wheel Turned Full Circle? 50 Years of Learning Theory: Critical Discussion of Mackintosh’s (1997) Argument

 Since radical behaviourists first described learning theory, it has undergone a significant change of approach. In the paper “Has the Wheel Turned Full Circle? Fifty Years of Learning Theory, 1946-1996”, Mackintosh (1997) summarises what has been done in the field of learning theory since 1946. His main argument relates to the importance of the … Read more

3 Dramatic Kings of Ancient Israel: The Physicality and Attractiveness of Saul, David, and Solomon

 During the time of 1043 BCE- 931 BCE, there were three dramatic yet controversial kings of the United Israel; King Saul, David, and Solomon. Their personalities, behaviors, faithfulness to God, and wisdom are all quite different with very few similarities between them. During their reigns, the factors listed earlier affected their ruling and relationships … Read more

Why Use Integrated Planning for Land Resources Mgmt?

 TEST 1, Q1 : Why should we use an integrated planning approach for the management of land resources? The FAO Guidelines defined land use planning as: “Land-use planning is the systematic assessment of land and water potential, alternatives for land use and economic and social conditions in order to select and adopt the best … Read more

Exploring Prostheses: A Look into the Past, Present and Future

 English 12 Period 2 Mrs Carvalho November 29, 2016 Prosthesis thesis Since its conception the field of Prosthetics has gone through many changes. Many popular conceptions of prosthetics often include stationery cosmetic limbs, or common cinematic representations, like the archaic “peg leg” of the pirate “By the late 19th century, prosthetics vendors would offer … Read more

Examining Differencing in Griselda Pollock’s Feminist Encounter with the Art Canon

 In Differencing, Feminism’s Encounter with the Canon, Griselda Pollock discusses the ways in which feminism has entered Art Historical discourse. Historically, the place of women in art’s history has been minimal compared to that of men. Pollock highlights that the recognised History of Art is in fact a history of art created by and … Read more

Understanding Changing Attitudes of Crime Over Time: Crime Across Centuries: Navigating Changing Attitudes and Dark Figures

 Throughout decades, it can be argued that the concept of crime is a subjective area to debate upon, which is continually under change. The Oxford dictionary defines crime as ‘an act or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law’.  Nevertheless, it can be argued that this definition is a mere outline … Read more