Foundations of Sociology

  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...

  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...

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...