Sociology Final Exam

Sociology 1101 Final Exams

If I were Frankie , I would not help Maggie end her life . Given her background that she came from a financially-challenged , dysfunctional loser family , it would not be a surprise that she would think of ending her life when she was paralyzed during her biggest boxing match . It seems that boxing for her , was more that just an activity , but an avenue in which she thought would be able to make a difference in her life What had happened to her , was not just a simple lost in the

match but a lost of opportunity in life . She entered boxing in the hope that it could make a difference in her miserable life , but unfortunately , she did not achieve what she wanted . Worse , her life became more miserable because of her paralysis . The series of misfortunes in her life would actually lead her to think that she would no longer see the light at the end of the tunnel . Even before she entered into boxing , her opportunities were limited given her financial status , and now that she is paralyzed , her opportunities would already be more limited since she is already physically incapacitated

The experiences that Maggie have been to may justify her decision , but it does not mean that it should be done . The circumstances that have happened to her created a cloud in her decision making skills . As her mentor and friend , I would just simply help her cope with life by showing that there are still other opportunities out there . I would try to contact government agencies that could help her and her family in their situation . Maggie as a boxer , could be given funds by the government for her rehabilitation . And if she is rehabilitated , she could find programs that could give her livelihood

Maggie just needs some reassurance that she could still improve her life despite the series of misfortunes . She needs someone to do the rational thinking for her since her mind is already clouded with too much emotion

2 ) Homelessness in the United States is a problem that is not being properly addressed by the Government . The causes of homelessness are numerous , from personal problems to social structural forces . According to Nelson (1986 ,

. 48 in Gotham , 2001 ,

. 77 , an examination of the social structural forces associated with homelessness is necessary because the problems of homelessness stem from something much deeper than individual affliction homeless people are poor . There are simply not enough jobs or houses to go around for the country 's lowest class those who have fallen through the safety net

The problem of homelessness in the United States is neglected for the very reason that as a developed nation , it tends to overlook the realty that despite its economic stability , there are still a lot of people who are suffering due to poverty . This kind of problem is something that would not be solved unless given proper attention . Unfortunately , the efforts exerted by the Government to...