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I am a Adjunct Professor of Sociology at a state university. Currently, I am teaching Introduction to Sociology and two Social Problems classes. In the Spring, I will be teaching three Social Problems classes.

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Education > Education (Other) An overview of educational options for your children: 1 of 79
In the past, educational options for children were not as highly deliberated by parents as they are now. Rather, parents tended to follow family traditions and the choices made by their peers. For example, the majority of students at the all-girl's private school I attended were the second or third generation in their family ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 8 of 150
Cats definitely make better pets than dogs. Dogs do provide their human friends a sense of protection, opportunities for exercise, and constant companionship. However, cats make superior pets for a number of reasons:1. Cats don't smell as much as dogs and require fewer baths. Along with this, they don't leave everything in th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The health benefits of lemons: 2 of 19
What is yellow, sour, stings when you get it in a cut, and is a common scent in cleaning products? A lemon of course! Did you know, though, that lemons are also good for your health?DIGESTIVE HEALTHLemons can promote a healthy digestive system even though they are often misunderstood as being too acidic to be beneficial. Some... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Ways to control your anger: 4 of 35
We have all been there, that one moment when we exploded with anger and said or did something we later regretted. For some of us, these moments are more common than we would like to admit. What can we do to control our anger?The first thing we should do, whenever possible, is to physically excuse ourselves from the situations... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 2 of 16
A big dog's jaws can exert enough pressure to crush a bone. By this measure alone, they are more dangerous than smaller dogs. Therefore, a smaller dog is safer to have around children.Regardless of the temperament of the individual dog, we cannot read a dog's mind. We can never state with 100% certainty that the dog would not... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction The effects of fatherless families on boys: 7 of 52
In 2003, 26% of American households were headed by single mothers. This number continues to rise, leading many people to ponder the effects of growing up without a father on children, particularly the effect it has on boys. Is it harmful to boys to grow up in a fatherless household? If so, what are the specific consequences o... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of supplements for 30- and 40-year olds: 5 of 37
Prevention is the best medicine! Proponents of alternative medicine know it is best to be proactive when it comes to your health. One way you can be proactive is by taking natural supplements to ensure your physical and mental well-being, both now and in the future.Regardless of your age or physical condition, natural supplem... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Should diet pills be banned?: 3 of 22
If diet pills should be banned, so should pills that help people break other addictions (e.g. smoking). Diet pills, when used appropriately, can be the one factor that determines success. The reason for this is that without diet pills, many people would not be able to even start a diet. The diet pills help them get started by... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) The challenges of maintaining friendships as an introvert: 4 of 28
Too many times I have been asked, "What's wrong?" only to reply "nothing." As an introvert, I have difficulty communicating my emotions to others, frequently feel like being left alone, and tend to get lost in my own thought. This has made it difficult at times to maintain friendships. It is not easy to express to someone tha... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Who is at risk for tuberculosis?: 2 of 14
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by an airborne bacteria that can attach itself to any part of the body, but most often attacks the lungs. TB can be fatal. However, not everyone who catches it becomes sick or is contagious, unless the infection turns into the TB disease. TB becomes active when the body's immune system is unable to... More..