Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Social sciences

The teaching of "Media" should be based on the creation of critical social thought. The purpose of education should be to prepare people to participate in society, providing them with tools and resources to develop their own critical social thought. We need to provide the resources to know how to, and to want to, make social decisions, resolve day-to-day problems, and exercise their role consciously, constructively, and responsibly. Citizen awareness and commitment to the world we live in should be encouraged, starting with awareness between science and social problems, and the correlation between the decisions of individuals on the group as a whole.

The Critical Model

• Objectives: Teaching a critical thought approach, thoughtful and committed

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Cost-effectiveness analysis ranks policies based on their costs for achieving a defined objective. This analysis is implemented when there is no reasonable consensus on how the relevant costs and benefits can be evaluated. Cost-effectiveness doesn’t evaluate the worthiness of a project based on its benefits relative to costs; instead, it takes some outcome or goal as given and evaluates the efficiency of the various options for achieving it. For example, if policymakers decide to reduce CO2 emissions by 10%, there would be many ways of achieving this goal.

Institutions in Public Policy

Institutions are the laws, organizations, and unwritten rules that make public policy possible. Groups ranging from a handful of homeowners... Continue reading "Public Policy: Cost-Effectiveness, Institutions, and Entities" »

Types of Employers, Introduction to Competencies, Skills Versus Competencies

Some years ago, when executives and managers began to realize that employees' skills were not the only factor determining their success, they started to use competencies. Competencies are a concept taken on board by human resource departments to measure a person's appropriateness for a particular job.

What is a Competency?

In simple terms, a competency is a tool that an individual can use in order to demonstrate a high standard of performance. Most organizations recognize two main groups and then have numerous subgroups into which competencies can be further divided.

Competencies in the Business World

There has been a lot written about competencies. It is easy to see how... Continue reading "Understanding Competencies in the Professional World" »

Over Half of Europe’s Amphibians Face Extinction by 2050

1. Due to the effects.
2. Because the effects of viruses.
3. They are very pessimistic.
4. Amphibians are essential to.
5. When the effects are more.
6. The extinction of many amphibians.
7. Because planet warming will.
8. To reduce gas emissions and to encourage.

Svalbard: The Land Beyond the North Cape

1. Between Norway and the North Pole.
2. The name means “cold coast” in Norse.
3. Probably Norse sailors.
4. Svalbard became Norwegian.
5. By boat.
6. 12º C below zero.
7. Because of the Polar night there.
8. Bears are known to hunt humans.

Arranged Marriages

1. Are usual in Asian countries.
2. To assist people in finding their ideal.
3. Are ready to be married if they.
4. To be as compatible.
5. Origin.
6. Can count on their relatives.
7. Are often prejudiced against.
8. Try

READINGS:

What's the real history of Black Friday? 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. A

Jamie's sugar tax on fizzy drinks 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C

How a robot could be grandma's new caregiver 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. A

Norway, the green path 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.B
The secret life of words: How English became English 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.A

Starting early 1.D 2.D 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.A

Are love-locks on bridges Romantic or a menace? 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.D 8.A
Esperanto And universal communication 1.C 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.A

The last of the noblest Generation 1.A 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.A

The right to vote 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.D

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Liberalism, Nationalism, and Democracy

The revolutions of the 19th century were a result of:

• The restoration of the Ancien Régime.
• The appearance of new ideologies: liberalism, nationalism, and democracy.

Liberalism

Liberalism was an important ideology that emerged in the 18th century with the following characteristics:

• Result of the Enlightenment.
• National sovereignty.
• Constitutional monarchy.
• Separation of powers.
• Limited suffrage.
• Freedom of association, expression, and religion.
• Freedom of the press.

Nationalism

Nationalism was an important ideology that appeared in the 19th century with the following characteristics:

• The nation is based on a population with common links (culture, religion, history, language).
• Popular sovereignty.
• Each nation should choose

Liberalism and Individual Rights

• Civil liberties (right to life, to freedom, to private property, as well as all the rights that arise from these: honour, religious freedom, right of assembly and association...)
• Market freedom, by understanding economic freedom as the foundation

The Evolution of Reproductive Technologies

The dream of every scientist is a biological breakthrough—a moment that transforms them into a creator of life. Reproductive Technologies (RTs) offer a pathway to shape humanity. These procedures and devices assist in or manipulate reproduction. Today, however, we see the rise of ‘New’ Reproductive Technologies (NRTs), which are essentially more effective and invasive versions of traditional RTs.

Modern science has moved beyond simply manipulating fertility; researchers are now developing ways to influence, transform, and clone children. Significant resources have been invested in these fields. As stated by the Association for Women’s Rights in Development Magazine (2014), “Never before have... Continue reading "The Ethics of New Reproductive Technologies and Genetic Engineering" »

Homelessness

-homelessness: We currently live in a world where politicians are corrupt, where women do not charge the same as men and where millions of families are taken from their homes for not being able to pay them, that is, we live in an unjust and cruel world and for that reason, In my opinion, we should try to change it.

For start,he problem presented by this image is a social-economic problem. Perhaps, the man is in the street without a home because he does not have a job and because of that, he can not pay for a house and food and for this reason, he asks for money This lack of money may be due to a crisis, how Spain suffered in 2008.

Secondly, the homeless are people who have nothing and for that reason, we should help them, because... Continue reading "Social and Economic Issues: Homelessness and Work Discrimination" »

How Factories Changed Life in Britain

The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain in the 18th century with the invention of the steam engine and the development of machines used in factories. It brought significant social changes and economic growth, particularly in Great Britain, the country where it began. The old estates system gave way to a new class system. But this was not the only change: it led to the rise of child labour, strengthened the power of the bourgeoisie, and caused large-scale migration to cities.

Child Labour in Factories

One of the ways factories changed life in Britain was by creating widespread child labour. Many factory tasks required little physical strength, so even children could work. Because machines reduced... Continue reading "Impact of Factories on British Society and Economy" »