Social Cognition

Steps Taken By The Government To Tackle Racism Substantial measures are being taken to improve the human rights situation of people of African descent in several countries worldwide. These are achievements reported by States, human rights bodies, mechanisms and specialized agencies of the United Nations system, regional organizations, national human rights institutions and non-governmental organizations. Through these steps, it is hoped that these measures will serve as inspiration for other countries to effectively implement national and international legal frameworks, policies and programmes to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance faced by people of African descent. Legislative actions Uruguay has passed a legislation on affirmative action policies to ensure that individuals of African origin have equal access to higher education and the public labour market, with a quota of at least 8% set aside for them. With the acknowledgement and support...

 What is depression? Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go away, you may have depression. More than just sadness in response to life’s struggles and setbacks, depression changes how you think, feel, and function in daily activities. It can interfere with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. While some people describe depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom, others feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic. Men in particular can feel angry and restless. However you experience the problem, left untreated it can become a serious health condition. But it’s important to remember that feelings of helplessness and hopelessness are symptoms of depression—not the reality of your situation. No matter how hopeless you feel, you can get better. By understanding the causes and recognizing the ...

  The financial market in India is growing rapidly and is expected to emerge as one of the leaders in the international arena very soon. This boom in financial markets is stimulating the growth of the Indian share market encouraging the investors to invest in the share market. The history of the share market of India dates back to 1875. The name of the first share trading association in India was “Native Share and Stock Broker's Association” which later came to be known as  Bombay Stock About Share Market of India The Indian share market (capital market) is divided into two segments: Primary market Secondary market The Primary market is that market where new securities (like shares, debentures, government bonds, CDs, CPs, etc.) are issued to the public. Investors can subscribe to IPO of companies to buy new shares directly from the issuer of shares i.e. the company. The company receives the proceeds from the sale of these shares and uses it to fund its operations and expand it...

  Animal rescue is a broad term that refers to any effort to save animals from cruelty and abuse. An animal rescue operation, whether law enforcement or civilian, identifies animal cruelty, recovers animals from substandard conditions, and makes every effort to give those animals better lives. Most municipalities, for instance, have animal control units that answer calls about animal cruelty. They investigate perpetrators and help place animals in new homes. Civilian animal rescue operations accept abused, neglected, malnourished, or abandoned animals. We’re not just talking about dogs and cats here, though they’re often the target of animal rescue operations. Many other animals need rescuing, including the following: Horses Cows Goats Rabbits Reptiles Some animals are easier to rehome than others. Distressingly,  more than six million companion animals enter shelters every year  just in the United States. Of those, 1.5 million get euthanized, either because they’re too i...