Treatment of AIDS in American Society
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This 7 page paper looks at the disease from a social perspective. The main focus is on exactly what the government and advocates are doing on behalf of AIDS and HIV infected victims. Subjects addressed are education, research, new drugs, treatment and funding. Statistics are included throughout. Bibliography included.
Filename: Aidsinam.wps

Young Adults / Behaviors & Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS
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A 3 page research paper exploring the affects of AIDS education on young adults ages 18-24. The writer attempts to show that many young adults who participate in risky sexual behavior are not uneducated about the possibility of exposure to HIV. There are also a number of other factors that influence peoples choices around risky behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. The writer cites a number of sources that support the idea that excessive alcohol consumption increases risky behaviors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Aidyoun.rtf

African-Americans & Racism
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A 10 page paper that demonstrates the processes that fhave led to an increase in institutional racism rather than a decrease. The writer suggests that the decline of Affirmative Action over the past few years has led to increased support for racial inequities and demonstrated the lack of equality in housing, employment and educational opportunities for many Blacks. Bilbiography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Racism.doc

Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective
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The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10 page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Aact.rtf

Affirmative Action and Equal Protection: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Rulings
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A 7 page overview of the Supreme Court rulings which apply to Affirmative Action and Equal Protection. Includes a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education, Korematsu v. United States, Loving v. Virginia, Palmore v. Sidoti, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. Examines the applicability of Justice Blackman's statement in the latter case that 'in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently'. Concludes that our goal of treating everyone equally is a goal whose means of meeting it varies according to the precise societal situation which we are facing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPaffAcC.wps

Reverse Discrimination / A Black Perspective
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An 8 page overview of the effects of Affirmative Action and the resulting phenomena of reverse discrimination. Concludes that although reverse discrimination does sometimes occur, it alone is not reason to abolish Affirmative Action policies. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Revdisc.wps

Why People Support Affirmative Action
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A 15 page paper presenting a literature review and an abbreviated survey-based research seeking attitudes and reasons why Affirmative Action policies appear to be ingrained forever in our society. Research findings indicate that while individuals, both African American and white, believe that the very program tends to extend racial discrimination rather than alleviate it, none wants to be accused of being either 'racist' or uncaring regarding the fate of others. The sample is a limited number of women equally divided according to race; the findings indicate that further research is warranted. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Whysuppo.doc

Views as Reflected in Darwinism
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A 5 page paper discussing divergent views of racism and colonialism based on the premises advanced by Charles Darwin in developing his theories of natural selection and the existence of 'the fittest.' Concentrating on the philosophies of Darwin, Josiah Strong and Adolf Hitler, the paper also examines the stance presented by several other authors, with diversity among them ranging between Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling and the Japanese Imperial Government.
Filename: Darwinwr.wps

Services for the Elderly in Morris County, New Jersey
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the needs of senior citizens in Morris County as well as services already available. A proposal for an expansion of services, to fill the gaps, is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA113NJ.wps

Woman, Violence, Substance Abuse & the Family / Implications for Social Work
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As an increasing number of women with children seek services from providers in the social services community, understanding the major issues facing these women has become a significant task. Social service providers have noted three prevalent problems in female populations seeking services: domestic and interpersonal violence, substance abuse and the presence of children or pregnancies without resources to provide care. This 10 page paper provides an overview of four empirical studies conducted to consider the problems facing women seeking social services and then evaluates the implications for social work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Soclwork.wps

Using the Sociological Imagination to Interpret a Personal Situation
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This 4 page paper uses sociological theory to interpret a personal situation. Recommendations for a student writing an essay is provided in tutorial form. An example of being arrested for drunk driving is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA649soc.rtf

Diversity in America
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This 5 page paper looks at solutions to the divides that plague the U.S. today. Various issues are addressed including race relations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA222div.rtf

Dying on Death Row and Dying in the Hospice Setting : A Comparison
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This 6 page paper looks at death and dying by comparing the situation where a person is scheduled to die and waiting on death row to someone dying of cancer in a hospice. Social meanings are discussed. Some history on the death penalty is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA606dth.rtf

Integrating Christian Thought Into Social Work
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A 3 page paper which examines how an individual could integrate the Christian faith into social work practice in relationship to diverse client populations. No sources cited.
Filename: RAchsoc.rtf

Interpersonal Relations and Behavior In Public Places
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This 4 page paper examines interpersonal relationships and how they change when information about them is made public. Attention is given to public behavior, taboos, and norms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA429pub.rtf

Interracial Relationships
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This 5 page paper takes a look at interracial dating and how it is viewed from a black perspective and from a white perspective. The differences are discussed. Trends are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA315rce.rtf

Poverty and the Typification of Poverty in the U.S.
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This 3 page paper discusses poverty and the typification of poverty as a social problem in the U.S. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVpovtyp.rtf

The Film Ordinary People & Carl Rogers
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford for Paramount in 1980, which presents a dysfunctional family that is traumatized by guilt and grief. Conrad Jarrett is an adolescent who tries to commit suicide following the death of his brother, Buck, in a boating accident. Conrad cannot overcome his intense feeling of guilt for having survived the accident that killed his brother. Conrad is eventually able to heal due to the intervention of a therapist, Dr. Berger, the context of the movie suggests that Dr. Berger’s intervention can be viewed as adhering to the therapeutic and theoretical perspective of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorcrog.rtf

The Relevance of Seierstad's The Bookseller of Kabul
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This 4 page paper focuses on examples to come from this controversial book that has put the subject's family in danger. Ideas about marriage and family are the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA738bok.rtf

'8 Ball Chicks' & Social Learning Theory
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A 5 page paper that looks at the social learning theories applied to the gang life presented in Sikes' non-fiction year-long research of girl gangs. The paper discusses reinforcement, secondary reinforcement, imitation and, self-fulfillment in regards to the information presented. The paper agrees with Sikes' statement that the resolution to the problem does not come from parents/generations of gang members, but must come through societal intervention. No solutions are provided by Sikes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 8ball.rtf

'Christian' Vs. 'Biblical' Mental Health Counseling
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A 5 page paper briefly discussing the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Christbib.wps

'New Republic' Article Review / Rauch's 'For Better Or Worse'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of premises in a New Republic article suggesting the Christian arguments against Rauch's perspective. Rauch essentially provides arguments in regards to marriage and the efficacy of both homosexual and heterosexual unions. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Better.wps

'The Health Practices of Homeless Women / A Causal Model'
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A 5 page paper critiquing Linda Flynn's publication named above, an investigation into both observed and reported health practices of homeless urban women. Where medical records were lacking, the author attempted to estimate the level of health care these women had known previous to their homeless life. Limited to data collection only by self-reporting, however, neither the author nor the reader can be fully persuaded that the research accomplished its intended mission.
Filename: Homewome.wps

'When Harry Met Sally' -- Social Penetration Theory
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The theory is discussed as exemplified by the lead characters in the movie When Harry Met Sally. The stages of development that Harry and Sally go through in their relationship are illustrated in this 7 page paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Socpen.wps

“Alcohol and Ecstasy consumption amongst young people in Britain”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which alcohol consumption has declined amongst young people as a result of the advent of the club and drug scene, and the way in which the alcohol industry promotes and markets alcopops in their efforts to attract a younger clientele away from illegal drugs and recoup their lost profits. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLalcopops.wps

“All Our Kin” by Carol Stack
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An 8 page paper which examines various elements presented in Carol Stack’s “All Our Kin.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkin.rtf

“American History X": Sociological Analysis
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A 4 page paper which analyzes the film “American History X” from a sociological perspective. No sources cited.
Filename: RAamx.rtf

“Analysis of research study on foster care placements”
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A five page paper which looks at a research article concerning the relevant factors which may affect the possibility of placement instability and disruption in foster children, the way in which the authors conducted their study, and the information which can be learned from it Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jlresart.rtf

“Antz” & Emile Durkheim
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A 3 page essay/research paper that uses the 1998 animated movie “Antz” to discuss the sociological views of Emile Durkheim. The writer argues that the ant colony pictured in this film is analogous to a simplistic human society and, therefore, can be studied using a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khantz.rtf

“Aspects of Human Society”
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A six page paper which looks at different aspects of the way in which society is organised. The paper contrasts the theories of the social contract as espoused by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau; analyses the difference between statute law and case law; and looks at the contrast between elitism and pluralism in terms of the control of social institutions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLsoccontract.wps

“Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and its Devastation” by Susan Forward and Craig Buck
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A 5 page book report on a taboo subject that remains a ‘dirty little secret’ in many families. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGincest.rtf

“Chimpanzee Politics”
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An 8 page overview of the many similarities that exist between humans and chimps when it comes to group dynamics. Using the book by Frans De Waal as a reference, this paper highlights how chimp group dynamics share more similarities than they do differences with politics in American government. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPpolChimps.rtf

“Death of the Profane” by Williams
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A 3 page summary of “Death of the Profane” by Patrice J. Williams. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdprow.rtf

“Developed and underdeveloped countries”
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A five page paper which considers some of the social, economic and political reasons which underlie the division between developed and underdeveloped nations on a global level and considers the ways in which the balances might be redressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLGlobdev.rtf

“Disasters, Relief and the Media” : A Discussion of Conflict of Interest, Reliability, and Accountability in Journalism
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A 5 page discussion of media bias as it relates to the relationship which exists between journalists and relief agencies. These agencies not only act in the relief effort itself, they also provide considerable assistance to reporters. At the same time they are financially dependent on reporters calling attention to their plight. The implications of this relationship are that good reporting of the actual facts of relief efforts is potentially subject to a conflict of interest.
Filename: PPmdiaB2.rtf

“Domestic violence”
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A paper which looks at the issue of domestic violence in the UK and the way in which it is dealt with by the police and the judicial system, in terms of social perceptions of the crime and the extent to which it is satisfactorily addressed by current police procedure and sentencing policies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLdomviolUK.rtf

“Ethnic Minorities and the Underclass in Britain”
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A five page paper which considers the concept of the underclass within British society and looks at the way in which ethnic minority groups suffer greater disadvantage than the majority group in terms of their socio-economic status within the community. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLunderclass.wps

“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser
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A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. and abroad. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfastFd.rtf

“FEEDING” AND “CODE,” AN EXAMINATION
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This 4-page paper focuses on the two research methodologies used by authors Elijah Anderson and Margerie DeVault in their respective books, Code of the Streets and Feeding the Family
Filename: MTfeecod.rtf

“Finding a Way Toward Everyday Lives” by O’Brien and Lovett
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A 4 page analysis of the essay/pamphlet “Finding a Way Toward Everyday Lives” by John O’Brien and Herbert Lovett. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfindwy.rtf

“Frankenstein” and the Idea of Responsibility for One’s Actions
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This 3 page paper evaluates the statement that true maturity is the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions with reference to the novel “Frankenstein.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVShlRsp.rtf

“Freakonomics” by Levitt and Dubner
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A 7 page paper which reviews “Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAfreak.rtf

“Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits : Women's Work, Women’s Poverty”
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A 7 page review of the book by Randy Albeda and Chris Tilly. is an expose’ on the numerous societal factors which are facing women today. It is a look into poverty as many of us have never seen poverty, a look at the blatant and sometimes shocking facts of being a poor woman in the United States, the facts of that ever present “bottomless pit”. It is also a look, however, a the so-called “glass ceiling” which confronts professional women in the workplace. This paper contends that while the two scenarios are definitely different, they are inherently related to the same societal factors of the patriarchal dominated society which has been in place for the history of mankind. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwomCei.rtf

“Handicapped children in the family”
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A paper which looks at Turnbull and Turnbull’s findings regarding the way in which handicapped or disabled children are integrated into the family unit, the problems that parents face in both practical and psychological terms, and the ways in which sibling resentment can be averted in order to maintain a strong and cohesive family unit.
Filename: JLhandicaps.wps

“Hiroshima in America” by Lifton and Mitchell
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A 5 page paper which examines the book “Hiroshima in America” by Lifton and Mitchell as it concerns the legacy of the nuclear bomb. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhiro.rtf