Adult Children/Leaving Home
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An 8 page research paper that examines the social phenomenon of adult children either not leaving home or moving back in with their parents. The writer offers a hypothetical research study that can be used as a guide in creating original research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khadkids.rtf

Adult Day Care in North Carolina
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A 4 page paper discussing adult day care regulations in North Carolina and assessing the value of the state's approach. North Carolina requires minimum standards of care, but does not require certification for centers caring for up to three individuals. It appears that North Carolina has developed an approach to compromise that creates maximum benefit for local communities and their resident families. Government involvement is sufficient to ensure minimum standards of care, allowing clients' families to pronounce final judgment on individual centers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSsocAdDayC.rtf

Adult Mate Selection
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A 14 page research paper that includes a 1 page abstract. This paper offers an overview of research on adult mate selection. It explores the perspectives of sociobiology, and also cultural and psychological influences on this process. Each of these areas is discussed with examples drawn from literature. This reveals that there are multiple factors influencing mate selection, which are interwoven in a complex manner that social research is continuing to unravel. The paper concludes by offering a summation of the research findings and discussing their implications. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khadmate.rtf

Adults Return to School / Sociology & The Non-Traditional Student
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The re-entry of adults as non traditional students into higher education has become linked to the changes in job descriptions, job availability, job demands, and the world-wide corporate-industrial culture. In this very detailed 16 page research paper, the writer explores how adult college education has become symbolic of job opportunity/qualification & improvement yet at the same time, the meaning of a college degree has become less and less significant over the years. Macro & Micro studies as well as numerous statistics, studies, and case examples are provided. Bibliography lists more than 12 sources.
Filename: Nontrads.wps

Adventure, Adaptability & Advancement - The Essence of Americanism
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A 5 page paper that presents an interpretation of the definition of Americanism by examining the distinct characteristics and tendencies of Americans and the origins of these traits. Discussed are the definitions of Americanism as presented in Frederick Jackson Turner's 1893 essay "The Frontier in American History" and Alexis de Tocqueville's "Why the Americans are More Addicted to Practical Rather Than Theoretical Science", published as a portion of Democracy in America in 1840. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCadapt.doc

Advocacy - World Vision's Hope Initiative
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A 10 page paper. World Vision launched the Hope Initiative specifically to combat the epidemic of HIV/AIDS. This essay discusses the socio-political and organizational contexts of this group's advocacy efforts, explains the type of advocacy the group performs and discuses the socio-political aspects of this global group's work. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGwvsaid.rtf

AFDC Program and Welfare to Work Program
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An 8 page paper which provides an overview and analysis of the welfare to work program and the AFDC program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAafdcw.rtf

Affirmative Action’s Continuing Relevance
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A 4 page paper discussing the current relevance of affirmative action initiative in light of organizations’ discovery of the benefits of the diverse workforce. The goal, however, should be to discourage discrimination of any kind. In this light, businesses should strive to build workforces more diverse than the law requires. Not only is it good for business in general, it also allows the organization greater freedom in hiring so that it can first select candidates based on qualification, rather than on demographic characteristics. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSafAction04.rtf

African American Cultural Continuity
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A 5 page paper which examines African-American cultural continuity and how it has remained essentially the same since the 1960s. The African-American community is examined from the inside and outside -- how they regard other cultural groups and how whites and Hispanics view them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Contcult.wps

African American Male Development
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A 9 page paper that addresses the obstacles to appropriate development of the black male beginning with infancy. Following introductory remarks, the writer provides data and comments regarding each age range from infancy through old age. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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African American Pioneers in Social Work and Sociology
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A 10 page exploration of the interrelationship that exists between sociology and social work. Noting the work of such black pioneers in sociology as W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, and Cornel West, the author explains that from a very broad perspective, sociologists try to understand the mechanisms of human interaction and social workers try to intervene to correct dysfunctions in human interaction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPblkSoc.rtf

African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
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A 2.5 page paper that discusses the different opinions regarding the development of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or Ebonics. The writer then discusses the debates and controversy surrounding this dialect. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGaave.rtf

After Five Long Years: Not Soul Mates, but Acceptance
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This is a 5 page original short story about the acceptance of two sisters who had been estranged for five years. The older sister, Fiona, was always the organizer and disciplinarian of her younger sister, through which the story is told in first person. The sisters meet again at their father’s funeral and somehow make it around the familiar paths which previously had caused conflict. The story contains some background information about what led to the estrangement and effective dialogue.
Filename: TJstorB1.rtf

Aftereffects of Child Abuse on the Victims
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This 13-page paper discusses the question of whether or not victims of child abuse become abusers themselves; specifically what happens to victims when the abuser is female, an area of research that has been neglected. It includes a literature review and a section describing the methodology of designing and implementing a new study. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVAbuse.rtf

Age and Opinions on Illegal Immigration: A Review of Literature
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a review of literature on illegal immigration and the impact that age plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHILLEGALIMM.rtf

Age Discrimination in the Workplace
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A 3 page observation on the occurrence of age discrimination in the workplace. Notes that the fact that a substantial percentage of Americans now comprise the older age categories coupled with better health care and relatively longer healthier lives translates into a greater possibility that more and more individuals will be subjected to age discrimination. Discusses the types of age discrimination and observes that a changing legal arena offers hope for the alleviation of this practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ageism
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8 pages in length. There are many ideals and attitudes for which North America is considered a precedent setter, not the least of which includes efforts to improve the workplace both personally and professionally, institute stronger health-related laws such as with smoking bans in public establishments, as well as leading the way toward more environmentally-friendly and healthy food through organic farming. However, despite these models of positive progress, North America fails miserably at addressing a fundamental component of any civilized society: respecting and appreciating the elderly. The reality of ageism - defined as "any attitude, action, or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age" (Traxler, 1980, p. 4) - is a prevalent and ongoing social ill throughout North American societies this is manifested in individual conduct, media influence and workforce limitations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAgeism.rtf

Ageism and Employment
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the current literature and a sociological study regarding the social issue of ageism and its application in employment. This paper integrates a view of the study, the methodology and the reflections in the current literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHAgedis.rtf

Ageism and The Value of the Elderly
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of ageism. This paper relates the societal changes that have resulted in a devaluation of the elderly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAgeSoc.rtf

Ageism In America
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6 pages in length. Respect for the elderly is a fast dwindling characteristic of American society. Historically revered for their sage wisdom and life experience, the older sect of society in contemporary society is treated as more of an imposition rather than a valued cultural commodity. Quoting Traxler, Woolf (2007) defines ageism as "any attitude, action, or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age" (Woolf, 2007); as such, it is clear how this "ism" has infiltrated virtually every aspect of society to the extent where seniors are often treated with indignity and contempt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAgeismAm.rtf

Aggression Replacement Training
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This 3 page paper offers an overview of Aggression Replacement Training (ART), developed by Goldstein and Glick in the late 1970s. The essay outlines the three components and the schedule for the training and its purposes as well as results achieved by some. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGart.rtf

Aggression, Domestic Violence And The Cycle Of Abuse
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6 pages in length. The extent to which mankind behaves in most inhumane ways is both grand and far-reaching; that domestic violence continues to be one of humanity's most despicable acts of aggression speaks to a motivating force based in the fundamentals of patriarchy and gender oppression. Moreover, the prevalence of domestic violence does not end once the abuse stops or the victim has escaped but rather it perpetuates into a cyclical existence that prevents the abused individual from being fully able to break away from the physical and emotional torment. Many times - particularly in the case of childhood victims - this cycle of abuse stays with them into their adult years to be re-enacted with that person's own family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCCycleAbs.rtf

Aggression, Obsessive Love, & Codependency
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A 12 page research paper on obsessive love and codependency. Obsessive love is defined as a social psychology issue and the role of aggression is explored in great detail. The "Fatal Attraction Syndrome" is essentially what this paper attempts to clarify for the reader. The importance of frustration and its relationship to rejection is of importance as well -- The writer concludes that it is only when we begin to realize that we are creating the very problems we hope to be preventing will the whole problem of codependency, and obsessive love disappear. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Obseslov.wps

Aging In The USA And Africa: Comparison
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6 pages in length. The concept of aging traditionally invokes images of respect, reverence and the knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation. Only recently, however, has the image of aging become tainted; global communities that otherwise revered their elders now approach them with disdain and intolerance – if they even approach them at all. Africa and the United States represent two of many places worldwide where the elderly are considered a worthless subset of humanity. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCAgeUSAF.rtf

Aging in Various Cultures
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This 8 page paper looks at how aging is viewed by a variety of cultures. American culture, along with Japanese and Hispanic cultures, is highlighted. Subjects discussed are retirement, elder abuse and euthanasia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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AIDS and the Homosexual Population # 2
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Although its general subject is somewhat identical to 'aidshom2.wps,' this 8 page paper explores homosexuality itself and discusses why it is so difficult to teach behaviors that will prevent AIDS among this high-risk group. Paper makes clear the necessity for empathy regarding homosexuality and the AIDS "plague."
Filename: Aidshomo.wps

AIDS/HIV and the Third World
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An 18 page examination of the socio-economic factors which have translated into the AIDS epidemic in the third world. The author defines AIDS and HIV, describing their causes and potentials for societal address. Third world poverty and the social inequalities and inefficiencies (traceable partially to colonialism) which exist in these countries are blamed for this epidemic. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPaidsSc.rtf

AIRLINE SAFTEY, SHEL AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
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This 6-page paper focuses on the SHEL model and how it fits in with airline saftey. The crash of American Airlines Flight 1420 in 1999 is examined in conjunction with the model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTairlergo.rtf

Albanians and Switzerland
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A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of the Albanians who have immigrated to Switzerland. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RArefgee.rtf

Alcohol and Drug Abuse / Impacts
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An 10 page investigation into the impacts substance abuse has on the abuser and those around him or her. The writer essentially provides a research proposal that includes: hypothesis, explanation of variables, review of the literature, and proposed method for the study. The writer suggests that there are a number of events that can cause the alcohol or chemical-dependent individual to seek help and bases the proposed study on these suppositions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alcohol Consumption & Media Coverage
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A 6 page research paper that examines three research studies in regards to what they reveal about the effect of media on alcohol consumption. The writer argues that this research shows that the media can play either a beneficial or a detrimental role in alcohol consumption, which evolves from its function as the most obvious manifestation of our society's concept of social norms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khalcon.rtf

Alcohol Use of Polices Among the Indigenous Population in Australia
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This 14 page paper looks at the indigenous population in Australia and the issue of alcoholism and alcohol abuse in the aboriginal people. The paper starts with a community profile of the indigenous population living and then looks at the way alcohol is perceived and the problem, as well as the policies and strategies to reduce the harm it causes and the shortfall in the policies between what is provided and what is needed. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEaustalcohol.rtf

Alcoholic Anonymous, Its History And How It Operates
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A 15 page paper. Alcoholic Anonymous is a fellowship that operates differently than another kind of organization. It is truly democratic with only the steps, traditions and concepts to guide it. There are no laws, by-laws or governing persons. This paper offers a brief overview of the beginnings of this fellowship, reports the traditions that guide it, the dedication to service and corporate poverty and how it functions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGaahis.rtf

Alcoholism
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A 6 page paper which examines cause and effect. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Alcoholism
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A 7 page paper which examines how alcoholism relates to children, families (parents and siblings), schools (teachers and administration), considers what community services are available, its and effect on society at large. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGalchfx.rtf

ALCOHOLISM
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This 15 page paper gives an indepth overview of alcoholism, causes, treatments, costs to society, treatment, impact to society and family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MBalcohol.rtf

Alcoholism / A Realistic Case
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A 10 page narrative illustratively detailing the author's experience with a friend who was discovered to be an alcoholic. Near the report's conclusion, an analysis is made based upon common concepts and terminologies taught in health and even sociology classes. No bibliography.
Filename: Alcojeff.wps

Alcoholism and Social Work
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A 13 page review of alcoholism as it pertains to the field of social work. This paper clarifies the relevance and delineates developmental stages, interventions, strengths and future projections. Includes a Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPalcSoc.rtf

Alcoholism: A Significant Social Problem
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A 15 page discussion of alcoholism and its impacts to society. This paper discusses how we have historically dealt with the problem and makes suggestions for more effective intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPalcSocPrb.rtf

Alcoholism: Genetic Predisposition
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5 pages in length. The question of alcoholism as a genetic disease rather than a choice is one that has been posed for decades. The writer discusses implicating findings by addressing the biological and psychological aspects of alcoholism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World": Truth And Beauty, Comfort And Happiness
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6 pages in length. In Chapters XVI and XVII of "Brave New World", Mustapha Mond and John the Savage debate the meaning of life. Mond asserts that Ford did a great deal to shift the emphasis from the truth and beauty to comfort and happiness. John the Savage prefers truth and beauty. Indeed, while truth and beauty represent the very foundation of existence, comfort and happiness is what humanity has chosen to pursue over and above anything else. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alex Kotlowitz's "There Are No Children Here"/ Sociological Analysis
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A 7 page paper that presents a review of Kotlowitz's book with consideration for the elements of social and racial concerns, as well as the psychological impacts of life in the Chicago housing projects. Kotlowitz's book is a case study, a social commentary and a journalistic representation that focuses on one families struggle in the gang controlled ghetto. The two younger boys in the Rivers family, Lafayette and Pharoah were the impetus for Kotlowitz study, but his exploration into the rest of the family, the social interactions in the projects, and the social and cultural implications of this lifestyle is significant to the book as a whole. The primary source is cited.
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Alex Kotlowitz/ 'There are no children here'
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A 5 page summation and analysis of Alex Kotlowitz's study of two inner-city African American boys—Lafayette and Pharoah Rivers—There are No Children Here. This book outlines the horrors of the violence of living in the housing projects of Chicago, its affect on the boys, and how it produces trauma similar to that of children living in a war zone. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 00nokids.rtf

Alex Kotlowitz/ Children of the "other" America
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A 5 page summation and analysis of Kotlowitz's study of two inner city children from the projects in Chicago, There Are No Children Here. The writer outlines the conditions that instigate symptoms in these boys that are similar to children who live in war zones. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khnokids.wps

Alexander Rosenberg/Predictability in Social Science
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A 5 page discussion of a point from Rosenberg's Philosophy of Social Science. For the purposes of discussion, Rosenberg reduces the fundamental perspective of all social science to one principle, which he refers to as "L." However, he then argues that this principle (L) is not empirically based and does no lead to increasing level of predictability. No additional sources cited.
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