Browsing Composition 211: Sophomore Research Conference by Title
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Incarceration in America: Where the Correctional System Fails in Maintaining Sustainable Communities and How It Can Be More Effective
(2017-11-16)Throughout the last forty years, the American penal system has grown to possess the highest incarceration rate in the world. Over two million people are currently imprisoned in institutions across the United States. The ... -
The Interdependency of Detroit and the Automotive Industry
(2021-10-27)Detroit, Michigan and the automotive industry have been intertwined since the automobile was invented. The success or failure of one has defined the success or failure of the other. Their intense reliance on each other ... -
The Intersection of Motherhood and Ministry: Reexamining the Woman’s Role in the Church
(2022-12-06)Women are in the minority in church leadership, and historically, ministry has been a male-dominated field. Women working in ministry may have the support of other church leaders, but may face congregational pushback or ... -
Introducing Urban Farming to Johnson City
(2021-11-05)There has been a social, political, and economic drive to address the world’s problem with decreasing farmland despite an increasing population. Urban farming was a concept developed out of the need to solve this problem ... -
#Let Me Take a Selfie: Social Media’s Influence on Teenage Girls
(2015)In society today, social media plays a huge role in everyday life. It is literally available at the palm of the hand any time throughout the day. Because of this easily accessible media, it causes effects on teenage girls ... -
The Love Doctrine: Reducing Recidivism in America
(2022-11-21)Recidivism is an ongoing crisis in the U.S that only exacerbates the overcrowding issue faced by many correctional facilities. People who suffer from mental illness, addiction or marginalization are the most likely to be ... -
Mental Illness and Ministers: Imagining a Community Where They Can Be Vulnerable
(2019-12-07)The stigmatization of mental health within the Church has created a perplexing dichotomy where church congregants shun those who are in need, a problem that has long vexed Christians. Even more complex is the problem of ... -
Millennials and "Clean Fashion": A Sustainable Approach to the Responsible Consumption of Fashion
(2016-12-06)“Clean” fashion is the term researchers use to describe fair trade fashion or fashion that is sustainable and pays producers fair wages. In contrast, “fast fashion” is used to describe the fast pace that categorizes clothes ... -
Milligan's Passivity During the Civil Rights Movement: Its Theological Roots and the Hopeful Movement Towards an Active Approach to Social Justice
(2020-12-01)Throughout the history of racial injustice, there have been Christian institutions that have refused to side with racial justice. This should be a concern for any person wanting to live as Jesus called us to. During the ... -
Misogyny Man: Sexism in the Superhero Genre
(2015-12-07)Superhero comic books have been popular for years, and with this popularity unfortunately comes the oversexualizing and misrepresentation of female heroes. As more comic book heroes and heroines make their way into film ... -
Moore's Law or Moore's Flaw? Sustainability of an Industry Built on Exponential Growth
(2017-12-04)Roughly stated, Moore's Law observes that the processing power of computers doubles approximately every two years, and has retained striking accuracy over the past five decades. Since it was first observed by Intel Corporation ... -
Mothers in Prison: Restoring Maternal Bonds and Mental Health
(2018)In 2016, the number of women in American prisons was 213,722 (Incarcerated Women and Girls, 2018). This is a 700% increase since 1980, when a total of 26,378 women were incarcerated. Of these prisoners, over 60% have at ... -
Origin of Life: The Reconciliation of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Between Divergent Religions
(2018-12-12)Embryonic stem cell research is a field of study that continuously develops. From the commencement of science, starting with philosophers such as Aristotle to modern science, different religions have always seemed to take ... -
Overemotional and Irresponsible: How Stigmas of Depression Affect Social Integration
(2015)Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental illness with various, poorly understood causes and multiple types of treatment. Common diagnostic criteria for MDD includes loss of interest in activities, significant ... -
Perspective and Poetry: Reimagining 21st – Century American Hymnody
(2019-12-09)Hymnody remains a pivotal aspect of Christianity, taking on a plethora of musical forms and traditions throughout the millennia. As a frequent component of church liturgy, worship through song should aid congregations in ... -
Play Time Should Not Be Over: The Importance of Play in Elementary Classrooms
(2019)A typical elementary school classroom after kindergarten consists of desks and charts. The toys and activity centers are replaced with worksheets and desk work. However, classrooms filled with more play and fewer worksheets ... -
Pregnant and Afraid: Opioid-Using Expectant Mothers Facing Injustices in Rural Appalachia
(2020-11-12)The United States Food and Drug Administration first approved several opioids—oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, etc.—for prescription use in the late 20th century. What started as simple, effective painkillers quickly led ...
