Beehive Home Assisted Living Facility
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7 pages in length. For the most part, senior citizens are independent people who strive to maintain their independence in the face of physical and mental adversity; even after their spouses pass away, many continue to remain self-sufficient despite having ailing bodies and minds. When these conditions become too challenging - and even dangerous - for the seniors to undertake on their own, where attending to even the basics of daily life is progressively more difficult, the next step is often an assisted living facility. A common misconception about assisted living facilities is that they are one and the same with state-run nursing homes, however, unlike nursing homes - which are nothing more than warehouses for the infirmed aged - assisted living facilities serve as a conduit between the individual's limitations and maintaining an independent lifestyle. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCBeehive.rtf

Behavior Therapy Vs. Psychoanalysis
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An 8 page paper that looks at the development and differences between behavior therapy and traditional psychoanalysis. The author determines that the progression from the psychoanalysis to behavior therapy is natural, and that the current use of behavior techniques is based on the necessary transition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Behapsyc.wps

Behavioral Journal Article Review: School Violence
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly reviews this article by considering variables, methodology and study results. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCBehavJrnl.rtf

Being a Good Father
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A 3 page paper which discusses the qualities and characteristics of a good father. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgoodft.rtf

Being a Teenager During the Great Depression
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An 8 page paper presenting an interview with an 81-year-old woman about her teen years, which occurred during the Great Depression. The woman provides information about high school, home life, working as a teen and the responsibilities she had at home. The second portion of the paper compares the woman’s responses to Erikson’s characterization of the adolescent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSsocTeen1930s.rtf

Being Homeless and What Defines an American Today
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A 7 page paper which focuses on the homeless to define an American living in 2006, illustrating how the homeless portray American ideals, and considers the struggle to survive through contemporary articles and literary/artistic media (a speech, memoir of a homeless person, and two poems). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGhomeless.rtf

Bell Hooks
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Bell Hooks is a contemporary writer of critical essays, at least that's how she sees herself and what she best likes to do. From the eyes of the American public, however, she is a black feminist, sociologist and noted Black studies scholar. This 5 page paper examines her ideas, theories and contributions to current sociological thought. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTbhooks.wps

Bell's The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism
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This 5 page paper evaluates this controversial work. His breakdown of society as social structure, polity and culture is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA107Cap .wps

Bellah, et al/The Good Society
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A 6 page essay/book review that examines The Good Society by Robert Bellah, et al (1991). The writer explains the mains points of the book and its major thesis, and then examines in detail what the authors feel is wrong with the American government as a civic institution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khbellah.rtf

Benefits To Placement Of Parents In Adult Day Care Facilities
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5 pages in length. It has been said that as people age and become more and more dependent upon others for their care, their needs reflect those similar to a child's. As a means by which to uphold whatever independence and sense of self that might still remain, adult day care has become one of the most promising alternatives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAdtDC.rtf

Bereavement Program/Hawaiian Children
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the elements involved in planning a bereavement program to help Native Hawaiian children. The writer discusses that such a program should be age appropriate, consider the Native Hawaiian culture and include aspects of play therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khberhaw.rtf

Berkman/Homophobia in Social Work
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A 5 page article critique that examines Berkman and Zinberg's 1997 study of level of homophobia and heterosexual bias among social workers. The writer summarizes and critiques this research. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kharhomo.rtf

Bernard Lefkowitz/"The Glen Ridge Rape"
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A 5 page analysis of Bernard Lefkowitz's book on the rape of a retarded adolescent by a group of privileged, affluent, white high school sports stars. The writer summarizes the sociological profile that Lefkowitz offers of this community. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99grrape.wps

Best Leader
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This 3 page paper uses contingency theory to decide between two candidates for a new position in a company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVBstLdr.rtf

Betting to Lose - Illegal Sports Gambling on America's Campuses
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A 5-page paper that examines the causes and concerns of widespread illegal sports gambling practices among America's college and university students. Discussed is the nature of this problem and the steps that are being considered to resolve it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCGamble.doc

Bilingualism
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the debate over bilingualism. Some people see bilingual education as a necessary mechanism for assimilation, while others view such education, and the multicultural approach that usually accompanies it, as something that blocks assimilation and legitimates differences that could eventually fracture the cohesion of the United States. An examination of literature pertaining to this topic demonstrates that there are persuasive arguments on both sides of this issue. The writer sides with those in favor of bilingual education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbiling.rtf

Billingsley's Black Families in White America
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This 5 page paper examines this 1968 classic work that disputes the controversial Moynihan Report. The black family is highlighted but general changes in family life are duly noted. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA404BFW.rtf

Binge Drinking
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A 7 page essay which looks at the prevalence of binge drinking, especially as it occurs on college campuses. Listing 5 sources, the paper argues against the hazards of alcohol listing the emotional and physical effects.
Filename: Binge.wps

Bio-Psycho-Social Case Analysis
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the bio-psycho-social elements of a case involving a mentally altered elderly woman who is found living in squalor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCBioCase.rtf

Biological Determinism / Our Actions Are Determined by Biology
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A 17 page discussion of the role of genetics in determining behavior. Emphasizes that our actions and behaviors are essentially an interplay of genetics and societal factors but acknowledges that the genetic predisposition for certain behaviors is definite and difficult to overcome. Relies extensively on the ideas presented in Richard Dawkin's The Selfish Gene but backs these ideas up with actual research examples. Uses the counter examples of research indicating that homosexuality is a genetic condition and that research which shows that gender roles are shaped by the environment. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Biodeter.wps

Biology & Behavior / Nature vs. Nurture
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9 pages on biologically determined behaviors and the nature vs. nurture controversy. Writer finds that many of our more common behaviors do indeed find their roots in biology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Biolbeha.wps

Bioterrorism: Effects Upon Emergency Medical Service Personnel
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6 pages in length. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS), which is comprised of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), firefighters and other rescue personnel, devote their lives to helping others in times of crises. Theirs is a dedication that goes above and beyond the human call of duty, however, they do not think twice about the potential sacrifices to their own lives. Still, even the most physically and emotionally steadfast EMS workers are prone to succumb to the images of death and destruction they see over and over again; the recently resurrected issue of bioterrorism reflects one of these times. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCbiotr.rtf

Birth Order: How It Influences One's Life And Development
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6 pages in length. Is there any truth to the separation of birth order as it relates to how people develop? The scientific community has long attempted to demonstrate a relationship between birth order and personal achievement, as well as personal development, noting that there are distinct characteristics associated to the first, middle and last child. Many sociologists have attempted to pinpoint these respective idiosyncrasies, with findings indicative of quite singular attributes for each birth order child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbrthO.doc

Black & Asian Culture/Great Britain
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the question: "Have Black and Asian cultures in Britain been 'self made' in response to social, economic, and political disadvantage?" The writer argues that "yes" these cultures are the result of racism in the UK and goes on to explore how these cultures sit into the overall category of what constitutes "Britishness," exploring the national debate on this topic within the UK. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khblbrcl.rtf

Black Neighbors
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A 6 page paper on the book 'Black Neighbors : Race and the limits of reform in the American Settlement House Movement, 1890-1945,' by Elizabeth Lasch-Quinn. Settlement houses were designed to enable people living in poverty to have access to support and help no matter what their ethnicity, religious beliefs, or other differences that may be discriminated against in other areas of society. Lasch-Quinn addresses the issue form a unique perspective and allows the reader to see another viewpoint, a viewpoint that goes beyond the surface to the subtle realities of the settlement houses. She discusses the often misconstrued ideas regarding poverty stricken African Americans.
Filename: Lasch.wps

Black Single Motherhood
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This 6 page paper points out the disadvantages of black single motherhood. Several issues are addressed inclusive of the absent father scenario and welfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA228blk.rtf

Black White Relations: Civil War to Modern Day
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A 3 page paper which examines race relations from the Civil War to present day, illustrating the legacy of conflict in black and white relations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAbwcw.rtf

Blacks Crimes & The Inner-City
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7 page discussing the causal factors of high crime rates among Black adolescents in the inner-city. Also examines possibilities for change and control. Based upon three pertinent journal articles- each of which are listed in bibliography.
Filename: Blakadol.wps

Blade Runner -- A Possible Society ?
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10 pages in length. An evaluative analysis of technology, society, and freedoms as presented in the film "Blade Runner." The 'right to happiness' is mentioned as a key issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bladerun.wps

Blood In, Blood Out
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This 3 page paper considers the characters in the film “Blood In, Blood Out” and argues that Merton’s theory of the “American dream” and Shaw and MacKay’s theory of “zones of transition” are the best tools to use to describe their lives as shown in the film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVbludio.rtf

Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Allan Bloom's controversial work that contends American society has deteriorated culturally. Other theorists' views are noted and an overall look at the dumbing down of American and a loosening of morals is taken. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA117Blm.doc

Blumer: "Race Prejudice as a Sense of Group Position"
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This 4 page paper discusses Herbert Blumer's provocative article "Race Prejudice as a Sense of Group Position." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVBlumer.rtf

Body image and the media
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A 5 page paper which considers the importance that media images of body shape have on the way that individuals, especially teenage girls, perceive themselves and whether this may be related to the recent increase in the incidence of eating disorders amongst this group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLbodyimag.rtf

Body Language
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A 5 page paper which discusses how body language can be used to communicate honestly, dishonestly, or unintentionally. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbodylngg.wps

Body Modification
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A twenty page paper which looks at the history and psychology of body modification, particularly in reference to tattooing, piercing, scarification and elective amputation. The writers considers the social aspects of body art and the motivations of those who undergo permanent modifications. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLbodymod.wps.

Body Modification as a Way to Express Individuality
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This 7 page paper examines piercing and tattooing. Why do people do it? Various theories are explored. The paper concludes from a social science perspective that it is merely a way to express individuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA833bod.rtf

Body Modifications in Mesoamerica
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried forward and developed by other civilisations such as the Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacán and Toltec. Examining these different permanent modification or mutilations the paper draws parallels with the practices of body modifications today and asserts that this has always been associated with social class and power. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEbodmod.rtf

Body Piercing & Tattooing in Society
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This 5 page paper looks at the trends through several sociological perspectives including the functionalist school, the conflict perspective and the theory of symbolic interactionism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Bodtat.wps

Bodybuilding: Counterculture
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3 pages in length. Staying fit by maintaining a strong and defined physique is the focal point of many people's lives, inasmuch as they consider their physical well being just as important as their mind. Indeed, the dominant culture of bodybuilding empowers individuals to appreciate the benefits of a sturdy build achieved through the natural course of exercise and diet. However, there is also a counterculture to mainstream bodybuilding that raises questions as to the mental soundness of those who take the otherwise healthy sport to a state of unnatural preoccupation by using steroids to artificially inflate their stature to what many believe is a freakish condition. At issue is how this counterculture has come to erroneously represent the dominant culture because of how steroids have been broad-brushed to include conventional bodybuilding. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCBodybuild.rtf

Bogota – A Big City in an even Bigger Republic
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Bogota – A Big City in an even Bigger Republic: This 8-page analytical essay details the history of Bogota, Columbia and examines its rich culture and contributions. Despite a thriving agriculturally based economy, city officials have nonetheless been forced to join the US in its fight against illicit drug trafficking. However, boasting new leadership that began in the 90’s, Bogota is now making great strides towards taking its place in the world order. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNBogota.doc
Filename: SNBogota.doc

Bone to Pick by Ellis Cose
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A 3 page reflection paper on Ellis Cose’s book Bone to Pick. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbcose.rtf

Book Report on C. Wright Mills’ “White Collar: The American Middle Classes” and “The Power Elite”
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A 5 page paper which provides an informational overview of each book. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGcwmill.rtf

BOOK REPORT: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE CHINESE
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This 7-page paper examines the book by Gao and Ting-Toomey about communications between the Chinese and Western cultures. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: MTchinacomm.rtf

Book Review / Information Highway Not As Great As We Think...
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A 3 page review of Clifford Stoll's "Silicon Snake Oil : Second Thoughts On The Information Superhighway" in which the writer discusses Stoll's thoughts on the various social problems that an expanding Internet will present. Bibliography lists 2 supporting sources.
Filename: Silicons.wps

Book Review of Eric Schlosser’s “Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market”
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A 6 page review which examines the book’s purpose, the author’s credentials, considers its intended audience, which of the three major theoretical perspective of sociology the author favors, and proposed solutions to reduce this social problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGreefmad.rtf