Research - In this assignment, we are trying to find the factors and effects of online addiction for university students.

Effects of the online addiction in students ________________ .0 INTRODUCTION .1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Since NSFnet, an American organization for science , makes the Internet open to whole society, the usage of the world Internet had become commonplace. The improvement of living condition provide the prerequisite for people to surf the Internet. Today, Internet have already connect with 60,000 network. E-mail could arrive more than 150 countries. The estimated population of Internet users is 1.97 billion as of 30 June 2010. ( World Internet Users and Population Stats, 2010) At the same time, Internet penetrated into every field. University students, such as students, could use the Internet provided by the university. The internet has positive aspects include convenient, informative and resourceful, but for the excessive internet users, these benefits turn out to be negative. Some student spend half day or more time to surf the internet instead of go sports, join parties or even sleep. For better or worse, the word “online addiction” came to our life based on its superficial similarity to common addictions such as smoking, drinking, and gambling. Online addiction is the “Pandoras box” which the network brings to people. However, what is online addiction? Online addiction, the same as Internet addiction, Internet Addiction Disorder, Compulsive Internet

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The existence of Face-Work in a Technological Society. Erving Goffmans essay On Face-Work, defined face.

The existence of Face-Work in a Technological Society Erving Goffman’s essay On Face-Work, defined face “as the positive social value a person effectively claims for himself by the line others assume he has taken during a particular contact” (Goffman 7). Both verbal and nonverbal actions contribute to the social value being claimed. “Face-Work,” as he describes it, is “the actions taken by a person to make whatever he is doing consistent with face” (Goffman 8). A person, then, establishes a line by which he/she can communicate during a specific encounter, whether face-to-face or mediated with other participants. Today much of our social contact with others differs from what Goffman was writing about 50 years ago. More and more of our interactions take place from a distance, brought together by mobile phones, text messages and computer posts to networks of perhaps thousands of people. Physical presence permits us to see the subconscious indications of reliability and sincerity through emotions of the person we are interacting with. Physical and oral indicators are transmitted resulting in an interpretation. Can Goffman’s theory of Face-Work still be applied with the absence of actually seeing the bodily movements and facial expressions of the individual we are interacting with? There are various degrees of physical interaction in all modes of electronically

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Rubbish has no value Identify the argument for and against this view

B6916461 TMA 02, DD131 Marina Gallacher Essay plan Introduction: Para 1 What is rubbish Define the value of rubbish Briefly describe Consumer society Link in the theories, (Thompson, Bauman, ) Main Body Para 2 Outline Thompsons theory, Stevengraphs We now live in a consumer society instead of an industrial society Value of rubbish Para 3 Economic value, explain and discuss Who makes money from rubbish, and why Where does waste go, and what is the effect on the environment Para 4 Aesthetic value Objects may lose and then regain value with time Conclusion Conclude with some of the points from the essay and do not add any other material in ‘Rubbish has no value’ Identify the argument for and against this view What is rubbish? It is commonly defined as a thing that has no worth, something nobody wants, disvalued and worthless, therefore equalling no value. This is a complex question to answer as there are many types of ‘Rubbish’, and defining exactly what can be classed as rubbish, as a widely known quote states ‘one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure’. There are many factors to consider when discussing rubbish, and if it has ‘no value’. Value is also very complex as the word ‘value’ can mean many things. Is it that we need to re-think and re-name the tern ‘rubbish’? The following essay is going to identify

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Drawing upon what you have learned about city road, outline some of the ways in which differences are made and remade on a street that you know. For this assignment I have chosen to discuss Marton Road, Middlesbrough

Dd101 Tma1 DD101 Social Sciences- TMA 1 793 words Drawing upon what you have learned about city road, outline some of the ways in which differences are made and remade on a street that you know. For this assignment I have chosen to discuss Marton Road, Middlesbrough, which has changed greatly over the past twenty years. It has evolved from a small range of independent shops to a wide mix of big name convenience stores as well as a number of individually owned shops such as hair dressers and takeaways. The road has a couple of social hubs that can include all social backgrounds, such as the Methodist church (hall) and the local Working man’s club. Some of the original buildings date from 1909 and contrast sharply with the newly built stores and houses that have arisen lately. The road itself is approximately five miles long. The area I will focus on is from the social club up to James Cook University Hospital which is roughly 1 mile long. It is mainly a working class area with varied social backgrounds. The street itself has a number of different shops varying from hair dressers to bakers to big chain convenience stores like Tesco, Aldi and Spar. I intend to discuss how the shops/facilities have changed as well as the social uses and also the migration aspects, which is in part due to the evolving local area such as the huge Hospital expansion and its effect on the

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American Culture. It is evident that part of the definition of contemporary American identity and significance in the world has emerged within the very hegemony of this culture and the English language and its diffusion worldwide since the Second World W

American Riddles INTRODUCTION American Culture is a massive, variegated and changing topic. It is evident that part of the definition of contemporary American identity and significance in the world has emerged within the very hegemony of this culture and the English language and its diffusion worldwide since the Second World War. Whether talking about Hollywood cinema, suburbs, NATO or a pervasive commodity like Levi Strauss blue jeans, American culture has provided both a worldwide image of a complex "modern" society and a template for reactions to that society. Moreover, American projections abroad have been shaped by American colonialism and war as well as decontextualized images from advertising, news, political rhetoric and mass media. In order to gain a basic understanding of the "Americanness" of products, practices and images, we should recognize the transformations that the American culture has undergone in different milieu worldwide. Yet, at the same time, American culture has changed in the past and is changing dynamically in the present through the very status of the United States as a meeting ground for world cultures, immigrant and transient. While globalism is a topic of intense current discussion, American culture has been global since the first encounters of Europeans and American Indians. One cannot talk of contemporary American culture and its language

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Same Sex Adoption. While society or sectors of society may regard parenting by gay couples with suspicion, there is no convincing scientific evidence to suggest that children raised by same-sex parents suffer any serious deficits or are deviant in any se

English 105 Sec 25 Argumentative Research Paper Same Sex Adoption: Is There a Right or Wrong? The dubious history of the heredity environment controversy can be easily traced as far back as the start of the present century with at least some historical evidence placing the roots of this dispute in the time of John Locke. This controversy has continued despite continual reiteration that the critical question is not how much of a trait is due to heredity and how much is due to environment, but rather how environment transact to influence development." (Wachs, 1983, p. 386). The relative powers of nature and nurture have been actively pursued by psychologists and biologists striving to determine how heredity and environment influence the development of intelligence. Are parents those who give birth to a child or those who care for a child? Does nature or nurture make a woman a mother? As more and more heartbreaking tugs-of-war between biological and adoptive parents surface, anyone searching for a baby has good reason for concern (Casey 119). Baby Jessica was raised from infancy by adoptive parents, Jan and Roberta DeBoer. For two and a half years Jessica was at the heart of one of the most bitter custody battles in America, caught between the parents in Michigan who reared her and the parents in Iowa who gave birth to her and wanted her back (Ingrassia 60). Cara and Dan

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Socialisation.In this essay I will be discussing the process of socialisation, including its different stages; agents; and the importance of culture in relation to socialisation. I will also briefly look at socialisation as a deterministic process,

SOCIALISATION In this essay I will be discussing the process of socialisation, including its different stages; agents; and the importance of culture in relation to socialisation. I will also briefly look at socialisation as a deterministic process, however personally, I don't believe socialisation is deterministic, as we always have choices in our life. Finally I will discuss the importance of socialisation in becoming a functioning human being. Socialisation is a process "through which one learns how to act according to the rules and expectations of a particular culture."1 It is through the process of socialisation that an individual becomes a participating member of society. Society is however, a very broad term. Newman defines the concept of society as being "a population of people living in the same geographic area who share a culture and a common identity, and whose members fall under the same political authority."2 Obviously there are many individuals living within society, yet in order for a person to participate in society, the socialisation process must take place. According to Aspin (1992, p14) there are many different phases of the socialisation process, and each take place at different stages of one's life. The process of socialisation begins at birth, and continues until we die. During early childhood, primary socialisation takes place, which occurs mostly

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The idealised Socities of Gandhi and Communism.

Name: Sebastian Galarza Course: 'Colonialism and After' Essay no.: 1 No. of words: 1346 (excluding footnotes) THE IDEALISED SOCITIES OF GANDHI AND COMMUNISM The concept of swaraj has been the main Regulative Idea in the development of modern Indian thought and activity since it was first used in political literature in 19061. The idea of swaraj has been defined as '...the supremacy and dominion of the self over the not-self.'2 It is a spiritual state of mind that Gandhi (as well as many other Indian leaders) have used to describe their idea of an 'ideal village' or society. In Gandhi's 'My idea of Swaraj', the means of achieving this 'utopian'3 state have been clearly outlined as a rejection to many of the central characteristics of capitalist society. The incorporation of priced labour, the concept of production and over-production, and the establishment of a centralised system of organisation are all characteristics of a society based on capitalism and incompatible with the idea of swaraj. The writings of Marx and Engels in the Communist Manifesto provide an interesting parallel between Gandhi's idea of swaraj and the utopian state that communism aims at a achieving. The better understanding of the similarities of both systems of social organisation will help in comprehending the means of achieving these 'utopian' societies. Firstly, the concept of 'theft'

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Alcoholism through the eyes of a bartender.

Alcoholism through the eyes of a bartender Natalie Cecini Social Problems in the Workplace June 16, 2008 Prof.Wilson Alcohol is a substance that affects everyone to some extent. Whether you drink too much, or have a family member or friend who abuses this drug, it somehow manages to impact the lives of almost everyone. Its effects can especially be felt in the restaurant/ bar industry by both the employees and patrons. We will discuss this aspect, along with neighborhoods with a high concentration of liquor stores and bars, and options for fixing these problems that plague us all. As a bartender, alcoholism is the social problem that affects my workplace the most. I have worked in this occupation for eight years now, and it has allowed me to work just a few nights a week and stay home with my young children the rest of the time. It has afforded my family extra money for the kids to do activities and for vacations. I consider the part time aspect in combination with the earning potential to be a blessing to my family thus far. Unfortunately, it isn't all positive when dealing with alcohol and people who abuse it. During the course of a typical shift I meet people that use alcohol to different degrees. Some just have a quick drink or two after work to wind down, while others drink to the extent that they cannot drive, or sometimes even walk or talk. The factors

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Critical Annotated Bibliography in Sociology

Critical Annotated Bibliography Durkheim, E. (1970) 'Preface' to Suicide a Study in Sociology London: Routledge. In this introductory chapter, Durkheim expresses his interest in developing the conduct of sociology. He sees the main problem to be that sociology is mainly built on philosophical generalities, and does not answer specific social questions. He proposes a methodology that will give the science of sociology clear baselines and actual results. In his book, Durkheim applies these suggestions and illustrates how sociology should be conducted, and strictly draws conclusions that reveal to us the way in which we should be able to approach the problems of society. This study has been presented in such a way that it is possible to evaluate the relevance and accuracy of its definitions and conclusions. Durkheim stretches the importance of sociology far more than being merely a tool to fix the world, but it is a lens, through which we see reality as a collective reality, one comprised of individuals who are determined by their realities. Durkheim's work is a major milestone in the study of sociology and has influenced research ever since. Engels, F. and Marx, K. (1969) 'The Communist Manifesto' in Selected Works, Volume One, Moscow: Progress Publishers, pp. 98-137. The Manifest is a declaration of the power and ideology of Communism, and analyzes the problems of class

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