Theories of Karl Marx
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A 3 page research paper which details the political, economic, social and political theories of Marx. A reaction to his view of capitalism sums up the paper. Bibliography listing three sources is included.
Filename: Essamarx.wps

Engels & Marx -- 'The Communist Manifesto' / Social Good or Social Evil?
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A 6 page paper giving an extensive background of communism, particularly as originally outlined in Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto. It analyzes why communism has not had overwhelming appeal in the U.S. to date, and concludes that it actually has many points that could help our society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Comms.wps

Two Religions--One Family
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A 9 page research paper which discusses the effects of maintaining two religions. Four real-life scenarios describe the joys and heartbreaks involved in this dual-relationship struggle. A brief background into Judaism and Catholicism is included. Bibliography contains five sources.
Filename: Famireli.wps

Interracial Relationships
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses interracial relationships. Much has been said concerning interracial relationships. Children of interracial marriages have been given slur names, as have those in the relationships. In the 1990s interracial relationships are more and more common. Surprisingly, interracial relationships are becoming more readily accepted. People are discovering that people are just people, no matter what the race, and are not concerning themselves with race, color, or creed when it comes to relationships. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Racerela.wps

Sex on the Internet -- A Problem for American Society
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A 7 page essay on the problem of what to do about sexually explicit material on the Internet. The writer examines the issue from the perspective of what to do to limit access by minors as well as the overall question of censorship of pornographic materials for adults. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Netsex.rtf

Diversity & Cultural Nationalism
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An 8 page essay on cultural diversity and its convolutions in political, social and religious intermarriages. The paper focuses on the African American, Asian, Islamic, and Jewish interrelationships (or lack of ) formed in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Afriturk.wps

Huxley's 'Brave New World' vs. Vonnegut's 'Cat's Cradle' / Two Utopias ?
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A 6 page paper arguing that Huxley and Vonnegut created utopian societies in prose to prove that there is no such thing, and in fact created 'dystopias' in their prose and agreed with that vision. The paper postulates that they believe society is helpless to change its path. Definitions of utopia and dystopia introduces the paper, which ties into a Huxley finale. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Dystopia.wps

Self-Awareness and Other-Awareness / The Application of Social Theory and the Impact of Communication & Social Environment on Self-Assessment
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Self-awareness is an ongoing process by which a person evaluates their own self in relationship to the reactions they perceive from others. Individuals assess themselves within particular environments and as a result, self-awareness can change significantly depending on the interactions that are occurring at a given time. This 14 page paper reflects the foundations of this argument in social theory, and consider the nature of non-verbal communication, group dynamics and social psychology as they apply to this process. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Selfawar.wps

Argentina in the 1930s and 40s
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A 5 page research paper that examines the social and political climate of Argentina in the 1930s and 40s. The writer describes how the promise of democracy disappeared in Argentina at the beginning of the Great Depression and discusses the political and social factors that continued to thwart democratic reform for the next several decades. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99artina.rtf

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs
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Gender differences are noted between 'boy gangs' and 'girl gangs' in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gangvar.wps

Curtailing College Sports Gambling / Proposal
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A 6 page model proposal on ways to curtail college student betting and game fixing on sporting events. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Curtgamb.wps

Eurocentrism & Afrocentrism / Contrasting Views and the Significance for Race Relations
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An 8 page paper that considers the differences between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism and relates them in terms of the perceptions of Molei Kete Asante and Mary Lefkowitz. This paper demonstrates the arguments presented by both theorists and then considers their implication for race relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Eurafro.wps

Hegel's Influence On Marxism and Fascism
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This 11 page report examines the philosopher Georg Hegel, and how he affected the development of Marxism and Fascism. Hegel's philosophy is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hegel.wps

Sir Francis Bacon's New Atlantis
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A 20 page paper discussing New Atlantis in relationship to its time as well as contrasting it to other versions of ideal societies or utopias. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Newatlan.rtf

The Utopian Visions of More and Bacon
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A 7 page research paper on Utopia and The New Atlantis. The writer details the place of each in utopian literature and compares them for style and content. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Utopia5.wps

Theoretical Questions in Historical Context
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This 10 page paper is broken down into three sections, each answering questions posed by a student. Many topics are addressed with a focus on Karl Marx, his writings, and French society. Jean Paul Sartre and his ideas about historical materialism are discussed. Karl Marx's contributions, and those of other theorists are evaluated in the context of the history of France. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA011Mrx .wps

Understanding Cultural Diversity
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6 pages in length. The writer addresses personal identity and racial intolerance as they relate to cultural diversity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCculdi.wps

Bridging the Gap Between Rich & Poor In America
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This 5 page paper argues that there is a wide chasm between rich and poor in America, which can only be bridges with radical social change. Several areas are addressed including the education, legal and tax systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Poorich.wps

Anomie and Alienation
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Durkheim's anomie and Marx's alienation are compared in this 5 page paper. These theories are viewed in respect to their relevance in today's world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Alien.wps

Durkheim -- Social Solidarity
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The sociological concept is defined and discussed through the eyes of Emile Durkheim in this 3 page essay. The concept is applied to the legal system in modern times. Also discussed is the legislation of morality and the importance of rituals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Socsolid.wps

Durkheim and the Sociology of Religion
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of some of the major arguments in Durkheim's sociological perspectives on religion, and then argues against his theory of enacted social practice as the foundation of epistemology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Durkhei3.doc

Durkheim's Theory of Ritual and Eliade On Mythology and Ritual
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A 6 page paper that considers the implications of Durkheim's perspectives on ritual as they relate to the arguments presented by Eliade as he outlines the impact of myth and the development of ritual in a social context. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Ritualdu.doc

Emile Durkheim / Life & Works
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8 pages in length. Analytical biography of Emile Durkheim's (turn-of-the-century German social philosopher) life, works, and philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Durkheim.wps

Emile Durkheim on Suicide
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This 5 page paper looks at the book by Emile Durkheim called ‘Suicide : A Study in Sociology’. In this Book Durkheim identifies society as an influencing factor on suicide rates, and goes on to describe four types of suicide; egoistic suicide, altruistic suicide, anomic suicide, and fatalistic suicide. This paper considers these definitions and their meaning. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEsuicid.wps.

Marx & Durkheim In Modern Society
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This 8 page essay defines the work of the two great theorists while exploring their possible views on contemporary issues. Both Marx and Durkheim's social, religious, and political lives are explored. The concepts from each of the men are compared in an analysis that culminates at a look at today's issue of social welfare system and the school voucher issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Modsoci.wps

Marx, Weber, & Durkheim / Social Theories Of The Modern Poor ?
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A comprehensive 14 page paper evaluating the sociological theories of these classic thinkers in an attempt to see whether they are applicable with relevance to evaluating today's lower class citizens. Historic projects such as F.D.R.'s New Deal, Reagan's Welfare Reform, etc; are assessed with reference to sociological theory. It is concluded that what has occurred over the decades is actually a continued rise in the underclass, the working poor, with impoverished children, new immigrants, the aged, single family heads of households, inner city decline, and other poor, nearly all coming under one kind of welfare guideline or program, while we are still left without any clear understanding of what poverty is, or who the poor are and how to help them. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.
Filename: Poorsoci.wps

Methodologies of Durkheim, Weber and Marx
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A 10 page paper comparing the methodologies of these three sociologists. The writer details their similarities and differences and how they each affected the other. Bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: Compsoci.wps

Poverty and Public Policy
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The general thrust in public policy toward poverty in the United States is explained from a Marxist perspective. This 5 page paper also looks at the issue in terms of Durkheim's theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Publicpol.wps

Sociology Of Durkheim's 'Suicide'
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This 5 page paper looks at the problem of suicide in the society using recent studies in addition to Durkheim's infamous work . The paper focuses primarily on decision theory and studies that show a connection between certain characteristics and a predisposition to commit the act. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: Suidurk.wps

The Transformation of the American Family: The Pursuit of Individualism
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48 page thesis Research utilizes historic theories of Hegel, Durkheim, Marx, and many others to illustratively prove points. Bibliography lists well over 40 references.
Filename: Amerfami.wps

DUI Laws - Have They Gone Too Far?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the evolution of DUI laws and shows how what was once a minor offense as now become a charge with the possibility of ruining the defendant's life. The writer argues that although drunk driving has become a serious societal problem, the methods which are usually used to judge whether or not a person is impaired are grossly inaccurate and create situations where the innocent can end up being wrongfully accused. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: DUI.doc

Should Drunk Drivers Be Charged With Murder?
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This 15 page paper takes the position that those who kill while driving drunk should be charged with murder. Many solutions to the drunk driving challenge have been explored including raising taxes on liquor, police efforts, raising the drinking age, using special license plates to designate repeat offenders and more. The paper concludes that despite the efforts made to combat the problem, drunk driving continues. Thus, tougher punishment is needed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Ddmurder.wps

Spousal Abuse: A Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an outline of a study of the problem of spousal abuse and outlines a bibliography of sources for this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHAbuBib.rtf

Deviance
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This 8 page paper provides an overview on the concept of deviance. Several aspects are explored including the relative nature of the concept. Labeling theory is discussed and the paper focuses on juvenile delinquency when it provide examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA24Devi.wps

Deviance / Social Theory
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Theories of deviance are discussed in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown's work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devitheo.wps

Deviant Behavior
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7 pages worth of textbook-based essays on criminology & deviant behavior. Theories and ideas touched upon include labeling, learning, class, socialization, economic & political criminality, etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Devibeha.wps

Deviant Behavior & The Power of Labeling
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A 4 page research paper that examines the use of labeling and how it relates to what is considered to be deviant behavior. For instance, the writer points out that if a woman grows herbs, blends them into creams and potions, and sells them on the open market today, she is considered an astute businesswoman in the booming business of natural homeopathic remedies. If a woman did exactly the same thing three hundred years ago, she'd have been burned or hung as a witch. The writer demonstrates how the same concept can be applied to conceptions of mental illness, drugs, and sexual deviance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Devlabel.wps

Gary M. Katz's Article on 'Conformity, Status, and Rejection of the Deviant'
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A 3 page essay discussing the 1982 article by Gary M. Katz on the 'high-status' versus the 'low- status' deviant and the 'acceptability' of both. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Garykatz.wps

Organized Crime & Theories of Deviance
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The theory of differential association is used to explain deviance in the Gambino crime family. This 6 page paper explores theories of deviance and criminology as applied to organized crime in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Orgcrim2.wps

Social Theories of Deviance
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A 1998 article that depicts a crime is analyzed in this 6 page paper that discusses both anomie and social strain theories. Other concepts such as the decline of family values, are also included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devisoc.wps

Theories of Deviance & Criminology
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This 10 page paper includes a fictitious case study of an individual who was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. After a brief description of the case, and a discussion on fourth amendment rights, the paper delves into sociological theories which focus on criminology, after an overview on deviance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: crimdevi.wps

Does Elevated Job Stress Affect Smoking Levels?
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A 70 page expanded version of a much smaller paper researching the hypothesis that smokers in high-stress jobs tend to smoke more in response to stress than do smokers in jobs with lower stress levels. Though there was no existing research with which to guide the study, it still obtains solid and statistically valid results that unquestioningly prove that a smoker's response to a high-stress job is that of smoking more than usual. Existing literature emphasizes the relationship between stress and depression, and also that between smoking and depression. Biochemical and psychological research has concluded that there is a strong relationship between smoking and clinical depression, though it is unclear which contributes to the other. This survey does not specifically address depression, but it does give valuable insight to the relationship of stress-related smoking and workplace stress. Includes 4 charts and 4 tables. Bibliography lists 72 sources.
Filename: KSstress.doc

The Cost Of Depression
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It is a somewhat obvious observation that there are many levels and types of cost associated with depression. The financial aspects reach into almost every aspect of life for the individual, businesses and the nation. The emotional cost is also of extreme importance, however, is not easily measured or compensated. This 7 page paper asserts that the influences on the cost of depression are so varied for each individual and every situation that it is difficult to put a price tag on the diagnosis, treatment and repercussions of this debilitating disease and it's consequences. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KTlwcost.wps

Fatherhood in the 1990s
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An 8 page research paper that examines the sociological debate that current surrounds the topic of fatherhood. The writer first examines the writing of David Popenoe who maintains that fathers have suffered a severe loss of status in modern society and advocates a renewed emphasis on traditional family structure and values. Popenoe's views are then contrasted and compared to others who have a different perspective on this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 90father.rtf

Counseling Of Rape Victims
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10 pages in length. Professional counseling and support groups are essential for those who have suffered sexual assault. Rape victims have a great deal of emotional and psychological issues to process, and these often cannot be accomplished without the intervention of trained counselors. The writer discusses the various benefits of rape counseling, as well as addresses underlying issues concerning why some people refuse to seek counseling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Rapecoun.wps