Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of Social sciences

1. What force pulled a nebula inward to make our solar system? Gravity

2. How much of the solar nebula was pulled into the sun (percentage)? 99%

3. How were the planets made from the leftover gas and dust? The gas & dust contracted into planetesimals, which collided, merged and formed protoplanets. The protoplanets accumulated more rocks until they became planets.

4. How did Earth get its layers? Differentiation; the most dense matter moved to the center, lighter masses were pushed up.

5. Which gases made up Earth’s earliest atmosphere? What happened to them? Hydrogen and helium; they floated off into space because the Earth’s gravity was not strong enough to hold them down.

6. What gases were next to fill the atmosphere? Where did they

Communism

Communism is a political and economic system.It’s defined as a system of government in which resources – such as mines, factories and farms – are owned by the whole population.Wealth is divided among citizens equally.Labor isshared equally as well.In this essay, we will focus on why the concept of Communism gained such popularity between different political parties across the world.

      The idea of modern communism originated from the industrial revolution in Great Britain and French revolution in France. For most of the 20^thCentury, communism was a major force in world politics.  About one-third of the world’s population lived under communist governments.  Because communist is anti-individualism, people under it... Continue reading "Concept of education" »

Marxist Theory

Human beings are trying to cover basic need, biological necessities. Men are compelled to produce those things. Life from a Marxist point of view is the process where human beings first make products to satisfy their needs, and secondly make themselves making products. Marx defines us as workers. We express ourselves in labor, working. When the product of workers' labor belongs to other people, the workers' humanity is stolen or abducted. In private property, his product is separated from workers, he looks himself alienated. In human history, human life has had:

1. Material needs and scarcity poverty
2. Alienation

He is following Feuerbach to establish his idea of original religion, is the fact that human beings live with basic necessities,... Continue reading "Marxist Theory and Post-Marxist Perspectives on Society" »

What does Chapter VIII of the UN Charter outline?

Chapter VIII regards regional arrangements authorizing regional organizations such as the EU or Arab League and stating that disputes can be settled first through such regional organizations. However, the use of force can only be done through the Security Council.

Compare non-governmental organizations to intergovernmental organizations by listing their main characteristics.

NGOs are private voluntary organizations, the members are individuals or associations, they advocate a particular issue or provide a service, and they are subject to the domestic law of their country. Intergovernmental Organizations are formed by at least 3 members, have activities in several states, they are created through... Continue reading "Chapter VIII of the UN Charter: Regional Arrangements and Dispute Settlement" »

Communism

A political theory advocating class war and leading to a society In which all property is publicity owned and each person works and is paid According to their abilities and needs, all people are equal (very harsh Laws/rules)

Democracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the Eligible members of a state, typical through representatives; control of an Organization or group by the majority of its members.

Monarchy

A form of government with a monarch at the head; has unlimited power.

Dictatorship

Government by a dictator (a ruler with total power over a Country, typically one who had obtained power by force.

Oligarchy

A small group of people having control of a country, Organization, or institution, a small group exercises control... Continue reading "Civcs" »

What can be done to protect the environment and reduce global warming?

One of the most serious problems for humanity in recent years has been the search for a solution to environmental pollution and global warming.

I think that, although most manufacturers of products related to plastics are trying to stop the damage we do to our planet by developing environmentally-friendly activities, it's not enough for a real change.

The main guilty of this situation are the politicians because they should set standards for the manufacture of plastics and find other materials more eco-friendly to substitute it, for example. This would work because everyone would feel obligated to comply.

Many people argue that we're all guilty but what they don't realise is... Continue reading "Protecting the Environment and Reducing Global Warming" »

20)plurilingualism and multilingualism? This two terms are used to describe situations in which individuals or communities have proficiency in multiple languages. Although they are often used in the same way, they have some differences. -Plurilingualism refers to an individual's mastery or competence in a multiple language. It implies that the person is able to use and comprehend several languages fluently and efficiently. It highlights an individual's ability to communicate in different languages. -Multilingualis refers to the presence and use of multiple languages in a community. It refers to the coexistence of different languages in a given environment, where people should use more than one language in their daily lives. It is more about... Continue reading "Understanding Plurilingualism and Multilingualism: A Comprehensive Approach" »

1976: THE SOWETO RIOTS

The Soweto Uprising was a series of protests led by high school students in South Africa that began on the morning of 16 June 1976.

Students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest in the streets of Soweto in response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools. It is estimated that 20,000 students took part in the protests. They were met with fierce police brutality. The number of protesters killed by police is usually given as 176, but estimates of up to 700 have been made. Many students who later participated in the protest arrived at school that morning without prior knowledge of the protest, yet agreed to become involved. The protest was planned by the Soweto Students' Representative... Continue reading "Good morning, have you got" »

What is Anthropology? What are the sub-disciplines of Anthropology?

Anthropology - the study of the human species and its immediate ancestors

Subdisciplines (CABL)

Cultural - study of human society and culture. Analyzes, interprets, and social and cultural similarities and differences. Ex: ethnography (field work) - live in small communities and study behavior, belief, custom, social life, economic activities, politics, and religion. Ethnology (based on cross-cultural comparison) - examines, compares, analyzes, and interprets results of ethnography and archaeology to compare similarities and differences.

Archaeological - reconstructs, describes, and interprets human behavior and cultural patterns through material remains (tools, weapons, garbage,... Continue reading "Introduction to Anthropology: Sub-disciplines and Concepts" »