Category Archives: Social Science

Social Science is a broad field that includes problems, themes, and characteristics that relate back to society and people interacting with one another. This may include fields such as education, poverty, and current events.

Curriculum Theories: Traditionalist, Conceptual-Empiricists, and Conceptualist

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Russia Robinson

Traditionalist curriculum is the approach developed out of classical ideas regarding public education and school curriculum. It assumes that curriculum is defined by content and subject, based on the identification, selection, organization, and evaluation of learning, (Majali, 2016). This means … Continue reading →

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Racial Inequality and Public Education

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Russia Robinson

The Civil Rights Movement paved the way for social equality weakening social disparities between Whites and minorities. However, racial inequality remains constant and consistent more than 50 years later. The Civil Rights Movement was stimulated by the Supreme Court case, … Continue reading →

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Social Stratification and the American Dream

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Russia Robinson

Social stratification plays an intricate role in American society. Through social stratification Americans are categorized into specific categories. These categories are then divided into different sections and statuses. In America, social stratification can be seen in someone’s socio-economic status, determined … Continue reading →

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The Epidemiology of Obesity: An American Epidemic

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Russia Robinson

Obesity continues to be a growing epidemic in America. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), one in three adults are considered obese, (2015). Obesity is associated with numerous risks to physical, mental, and emotional health. Those suffering from … Continue reading →

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Reducing Obesity through Policy

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Russia Robinson

Obesity affects as many as 30% of the population and associated with a variety of comorbid conditions. It remains a contributing factor to hypertension, diabetes, mellitus, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and sleep disorders, (Weintraub et al, 2011). This causes increased concern … Continue reading →

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