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Culture

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  Article: Sociocultural context of exclusive breastfeeding in Africa: A narrative review Link :  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11089088/     When it comes to babies in any country there is always the same question , what do I feed my baby ? Some mothers choose to breast feed, and some mothers choose to use formula , but is there actually any difference ? However with that question, another question comes to light , why do over 200 million children suffer from malnutrition despite the abundance of human milk ? The starvation rate is high at 40% of children in Africa being exclusively breast fed . One of the issues found during this study was the use of prelacteal feeding , which is where they give the baby other foods, such as water, formula, and even honey before breastfeeding to give the mother a break after childbirth . This can lead to many health issues in the child, including water intoxication. However in the conclusion there was no real evidence...
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Technology, Sociology, and Social Change

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  Article: Social Media Impact: How Social Media Sites Affect Society Link:   https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/business-and-management/resources/how-social-media-sites-affect-society/     How does technology and Social Media become harmful or helpful ? When certain groups of people or singular individuals get their fingers into the world wide web. We can first think about how social media is used casually . Like grandma posting a picture of her grandson or a father posting pictures of his daughter graduating high school, or even cousin Kevin getting his fifth dog. Nothing really hostile or groundbreaking right?     Now when we look at the positive effects of social media , its quite amazing what can be achieved online. Social media allows individuals to connect with others that are over great distances , or meeting a possible soul mate over a few chat rooms and date arrangements. Social Media also allows artists to gain a community through shari...
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Population, Urbanization, and Environment

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Link:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8470704/ Article:   Pet- Human Relationships: Dogs versus Cats     Usually a conversation starter on a date tends to be something simple and easy, like what's your favorite food, or what's your favorite color, or are you a cat person or a dog person ? However, that question can mean a lot more than you think , mentioning what kind of pets you have could reveal more than you intend to . For example owners with cats and dogs have better physical health than non owners or owners of a whole other type of pet , fewer also visit the doctor more often than non owners , and tend to be less lonely . There are some reports that show a difference between dog owners and non dog owners , such as better mental health, loneliness and social health . With cats however little is known about the relationships between them and their owners.     Overall however, it is said that having a pet makes someone's life a lot bette...
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Work an Lesiure

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 Work and Leisure Occupation Chosen: Lawyer Link:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm#tab-1     So what does a Lawyer do? Lawyers advise and represent legal clients during court proceedings and through legal transactions. Things however aren't that simple, as some lawyers serve different duties depending on what type of lawyer they are . For example there are six types of lawyer; Environmental Lawyer, Family Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Security Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer, and Tax Lawyer . There are many different uses for Lawyers, but they all grind down to legal advice, management, and representation. Now you can ask, what does a lawyer make ? A lawyer can make up to $70.08 dollars an hour, and $145,760 annually . Lawyers tend to work in a formal office setting , and they also travel to meet with clients at various locations . Work tends to be stressful to lawyers such as during trials and nearing legal deadlines . Now what kind of education ...
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Community Diversity, and Child Advocacy

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Community Diversity and Child Advocacy   Article: The Hidden Side of Migration: Understanding sexuality as an aspiration to migrate Authors: Dilvin Dilara Usta, Mustafa F. Ozbilgin  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sociology/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2022.1027268/full         The Article by Dilvin and Mustafa, is based around the "hidden side of migration" and this article dives into that theme being sexuality. The first point they make is that some places aren't exactly secure or safe for someone who fits outside the social norm. The study examines the sexuality and gender identity of these migrants leaving their home country to find a more welcoming and suitable home. The article then mentions something called the toxic triangle, which is a hostile environment, structures and cultures that hold away freedom to sexuality. This then leads to the vast migration of people who don't fit the norm, they risk getting put through imprisonment or even death...
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Crime

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 GRAND THEFT AUTO!   https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend               For the crime I chose for this weeks blog, was Vehicle Theft , also known as Grand Theft Auto . The first variable we look at is our starting number of vehicle thefts in the year 2021 . In the United States there had been 49,276 reported by the local population, then there were around 5,715 United State Clearance cases that were filed . Then 72.73% of cases were covered by population coverage . These numbers then spiked over the years and reached its maximum in the year 2024 .            In the year of 2024 , there were 87,528 cases reported by the population, reaching an increase of about 77.63% over the last three years . Then in the year of 2024 there were 7,701 cases that were then put through clearance , taking a 34.75 hike . Finally in the year of 2024, the number of United St...
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Homelessness

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  Homelessness https://www.hcn.org/articles/as-cities-enact-camping-bans-where-will-californias-unhoused-population-go/ Author: Erin Rode Title:   As cities enact camping bans, where will California’s unhoused population go? Argument: With cities banning homeless camps, the homeless population suffers due to extreme weather conditions.                                                                 Article Summary      The article starts off with mentioning how Gov. Gavin Newsome had issued a ban on homeless camps and how the order was made to clear encampments near official state property. The author then continues to mention how Gov. Newsome had withdrawn the funding of homeless localities. This was then supported by a supreme...
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