Social change has a profound impact on society. It is an outlet for conversations amongst human interactions while aiding change from socio-cultural norms, social values, customs, traditions, social orders, and societal standards. However, change begins when we listen as social change as a social issue comes from first understanding the problems within the social system that create social problems and issues. It is imperative to help make strides and make a difference for the community and the people. Intentionally and positively sparking and evoking change through open mindset and conversations, in my opinion, are all a great way or start in breaking generational perspectives, societal beliefs, and behaviors that negatively affect society, collectively.   Social change provides a forum in how society can interact and connect from cultural and social institutions to collide and impact the community. This type of environment and open outlet allows for societal change from the indivi...

There is an ongoing stigma and concern for police officers in upholding masculinity and alpha behavior and attitude within their workplace and peers. While men are police officers in their job and career, there is a complex and difficulty for the to be openly and comfortable in their sexuality and who they are, both personally and professionally. It is essential to shed light on how police officers manage their homosexual orientation within their working environment and organizations. According to (Miller et al., 2003), policing profession is sexualized and gendered, and the ideals in place for police officers regarding their heterosexual masculinity social interactions and practices.   Challenges in homosexuality within law enforcement is the differential treatment that occurs towards both gay and lesbian police officers. According to (Colvin, 2019), a study done resulted in both gay men and lesbian officers having hardship and challenges to equal employment opportunities and grow...

The rise in mental health is at an all time high worldwide, specifically social media in young adults. According to (Rosenberg, 2019), mental health in young adults has continued to increase over the years between the years 2008 and 2021, there has been a significant and largest increase in the younger adults population by 71%. Contributing factors that play a critical part in the rise of mental health in young adults are social media,  physical appearance, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, bipolar disorder,  and panic disorder.  According to (Charmaraman, 2021), the solid links and connections between social media and risk increased are suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and the experience and perception created to young adults about the inadequacy in their lives or the lack thereof. The increase in utilization of social media contributes to delayed and distrusted sleep and sleeping patterns, memory loss, and academic decrease...

It is important to understand the role of psychology professionals and how essential they are in social change. Psychologist are critical in social justice in the mishandling of mental health citizens within the community at the hands of police officers. According to (American Psychological Association, 2021), psychologists explain the longevity in the role psychologists have to partake in when it comes to not just policing. For example, (American Psychological Association, 2021) states that psychologists contribute to assessing officers and their mental health, interpretative resolutions in reducing biased and aggressive policing, and offering to counsel for officers who have traumatic witness incidences.   Psychology has played a vital role in displaying and promoting social justice issues that improve one’s well-being and lives with society. (American Psychological Association, 2018) explains the importance of police handling citizens with mental health; it is crucial for police...