Orphanage Conditions According to Race, 1900-1950
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A 6 page paper discussing differences in white orphanages and black orphanages in the first part of the century. Conditions in orphanages of any racial makeup were deplorable by today's standards, but were far more acceptable in the days in which work ethic and religious values were stressed above anything else. Those lesson were rigidly and harshly taught to white children, but black children in the days of Jim Crow were all too familiar with the realities of life. Black orphanages existed only through the altruism and true caring of successful African Americans, and exhibited far greater degrees of true caring than did policies of white orphanages. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Orphanag.wps

Orphanages / Controversy
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A 5 page overview of the orphanage debate. The writer posits that although few would argue against removing children from abusive homes, few would agree with the Republican plan that the government should raise children living in loving, but impoverished homes. Issues discussed are orphan surveys, historical view of orphanages, and the role of big government. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: Orphangs.doc

Orwell’s 1984: Relevancy and Social Work
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A 7 page paper which examines George Orwell’s novel 1984, parallels aspects concerning present day conditions, and discusses how social workers could help prevent the conditions in the novel. No additional sources cited.
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Other People's Children - Book Review
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This 8 page paper presents a review of the book Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom by Lisa Delpit (1995). The writer reports the key points of the book and supports some of Delpit's opinions with comments from other authors. The writer concludes by responding to this question: Would you recommend the book to a friend? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGotplch.rtf

Our Bodies From A Social And Biological Standpoint
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the biological and societal determinants about body images. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Ousider cultures
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A paper which takes the concept of insider and outsider cultures, as demonstrated by the relationship of mainstream society to minority groups, and looks at the way in which different groups within society work on an antagonistic model in order to define themselves against each other. The paper considers the association of language, art and historical documentation with the development of cultural parameters, and the extent to which it is possible to define the structure of a dominant group against the impact which minorities have upon it.
Filename: JLoutsiders2.wps

Outline for a Paper on “The Legalization of Gambling: Its Social Impact and the Reasons for Its Continuation”
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This is a 3 page outline discussing the points needed for a paper on the legalization of gambling and its social impact. However, the outline concludes with the continuation of legal gambling opposed to possibilities of banning it. An outline involving the legalization of gambling and its social impact includes various elements: the history of gambling on a worldwide scale; the history of gambling in the United States; and the impact of the legalization of gambling on a psychological, sociological and economic scale among other factors. The negative impact of legalized gambling has been found to be mainly socioeconomic in that people who become addicted gamblers often end up not only ruining their own lives financially and socially but also the lives of those around them. From a psychological perspective as well, gambling addiction must be treated similar to other addictions and therefore requires financial assistance to administer recovery programs. The positive impact of gambling is largely economic in nature by providing communities and state governments which much needed funding and employment opportunities in addition to the fact that many people enjoy gambling as a leisure activity. Despite the negative aspects related to gambling however, most researchers seem to conclude that banning gambling would not only be ineffective in stopping compulsive gamblers who may increase their risk by continuing to gamble but that banning gambling will take away some of the fundamental rights expected within the U.S.; freedom of decision-making and individual responsibility. Individuals currently have the freedom to decide whether or not to take part in the leisure activity of gambling or not; if this freedom were to be taken away it would negatively affect the nation’s moral health.
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Outside the Family / Views On Sex In American History
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A 7 page review of textbook information presenting the 19th century's history and development of sexual perceptions, the development of sexual utopias, and the creation of sexual commerce in the United States. This writer presents a number of major points and figures as they relate to the concepts of the nuclear family and to the formation of 'sexual norms.' No additional sources cited.
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Outsourcing Training For Correction Officers
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A 14 page paper that includes an outline, introduction, methods for obtaining information, results of the search, discussion and conclusion. This essay discusses outsourcing with the purpose of justifying the outsourcing of training correction officers. The essay must consider outsourcing in general, outsourcing human resources in both the private and public sectors, the cost savings realized, and the trend to privatize entire prisons. From this research, the writer concludes that outsourcing training of correction officers would also result in a savings without sacrificing quality. Data included. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PGoutsrc.rtf

Overcoming Age Discrimination in the UK
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which discrimination on the basis of age is being tackled in the UK with projects such as the National Service Framework for mental health (NSF)as well as more formal measures. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEageism.rtf

Overpopulation and the Australian Lifestyle
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This 4 page paper argues that the Australian lifestyle cannot continue to exist if the world population soars to 9 billion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVOvrAus.rtf

Overview and Analysis of James Ridgeway's "Blood in the Face: The Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, Nazi Skinheads and the Rise of a New White Culture"
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A 5 page paper which examines the issues presented in the text, applies its themes to sociological concepts of subculture, ethnocentrism and identity, then considers who should and who should not read this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGjrblood.wps

OVERVIEW OF ATSIC
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This 5-page paper offers an overview of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, also known as ATSIC, and if it has been effective in its goals and objectves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: NTatsici.rtf

Overview of South Philadelphia
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A 10 page paper which examines the features unique to South Philadelphia, including its history, ethnicity, occupations, population, traditions (Mummers parade), crime (specifically organized crime), famous food and the renowned 9th Street Italian Market. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TGphilly.rtf

Packingtown as a Perfect Place for Communism
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This 5 page paper looks at Upton Sinclair's work The Jungle that exemplifies the negative working conditions of the early twentieth century. The plight of immigrants of the time is discussed. Marxism is viewed as a solution to the problems of the period. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA315Up.rtf

Pamela Paul/Starter Marriages
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A 6 page research paper/analysis of Pamela Paul's text The Starter Marriage and the Future of Matrimony. In this book, Paul presents the interesting hypothesis that "starter marriages" constitute a new sociological phenomenon. Paul(2003) interviewed more than 60 couples in profiling the factors involved in first marriages that quickly end in divorce. Examination of Paul's text shows that she makes a convincing argument. The writer also conducted interviews on marriage that largely verified Paul's conclusions. Transcripts of these interviews take up roughly 2 pages of the report. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khstmar.rtf

Paradigm Shifts
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This 3 page paper considers the Newtonian paradigm and whether or not it still holds good in the 21st century, and why. It also considers the drivers of the new millennium, and some of the consequences of these drivers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVParadm.rtf

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders At Robin Hood Hills
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5 pages in length. Less than a decade ago, three eight-year-old boys were found brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Their bodies were savagely mutilated. Inasmuch as the horrific crime put the entire town into shock, what was even more shocking was the manner by which law enforcement officials went about prosecuting the case. Thirty days later and no apprehended suspects, some believe that police began to feel the social pressure to locate the boys' killer(s); in their quest to close the case, they charged three teenage boys with the crime. However, what occurred shortly after their arrest is what had residents and strangers alike wondering just how just the justice system truly was in this situation. The writer discusses the Paradise Lost documentary. No additional sources cited.
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Parallels of Plato's Sociopolitical Classes
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A 15 page research paper that examines Plato's sociopolitical classes as outlined in the Republic and also his Theory of the Soul. This literature review, first of all, discuss Plato's theory of the soul and show how he extrapolates on this idea in the Republic to describe his conception of an ideal state. Then, a separate literature review examines the topic of social class within American society to determine if there are parallels between Plato's conceptualization of social class and current day American reality. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: khplacl.rtf

Paraplegic Depression
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A 6 page research paper that discusses a case study scenario, which pictures a young man with spinal cord injury that makes him wheelchair dependent. The writer discusses possible treatment for depression and the possible course of therapy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khpardep.rtf

Parental Employment on Development of Children
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A 3 page paper which examines Elizabeth Harvey’s article, “Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Early Parental Employment on Children” and discusses what variables may further confound the findings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAelch.rtf

Parental Influence On Teenage Drinking
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This 15 page paper reflects a descriptive study on how parental influence impacts teenage drinking. The paper begins with an abstract of the study. Sections include: problem statement that begins with data on the incidence and prevalence of alcohol use by youngsters between the ages of 12 and 20 in the U.S. These data are used to justify the importance of the study. The research question and goal of the paper are outlined along with the method for obtaining articles. The literature review presents studies and other information about teenage drinking and the factors that influence this behavior. The paper ends with a discussion and recommendations. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Parenting Protocol 2000 - Defining Discipline & Direction in a Digitized Age
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A 9 page paper that examines conventional parenting styles and their applicability to the new conventional family unit of the twenty-first century. Discussed are the changes that traditional parenting styles underwent during the twentieth century due to the 1946 publication of Dr. Benjamin Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care. Also discussed are the views of those currently advocating a return to stricter parenting styles as well as the views of those opposing this return. Free outline included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCParent.doc

Parenting Styles And Attachment
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the components of poor parenting that cultivate unattachment disorder in children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCParntAtt.rtf

Parenting Styles Of Today And Yesteryear
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8 pages in length. When comparing the parenting styles of today with those of thirty years ago, it is easy to find several similarities as well as contradictions. While the fundamental basis of parenting has remained the same – to instill children with proper social values – the manner by which this is achieved has undergone some significant changes. One only need examine The Brady Bunch in comparison to The Cosby Show in order to appreciate the full magnitude of such transformation as it relates to each period's most important issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Parenting/Gender Variations
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A 7 page research paper that is written in the form of a research proposal that investigates the difference between parenting styles for fathers and mothers. The writer argues that more research on this problem is needed due to the multiple variables. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khpargen.rtf

Parenting: Waiting To Have Children
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5 pages in length. Waiting to have children until having reached career goals is a choice many women are making in today's world as a means by which to fulfill both their personal and professional without intersecting the two most important aspects of one's life. The extent to which such staggered life choices affords the ability to focus upon one important life stage at a time is both grand and far-reaching; that women are better able to play the mother role with one-hundred-percent attention speaks to the value of satisfying career demands first and family focus second. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: TLCParenting.rtf

Parents and Time with Children
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A 3 page summary and analysis of the article Married and Single Parents Spending More Time With Children, Study Finds by Robert Pear. No additional sources cited.
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Parents: the Foundation of a Cohesive Society
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This 6 page paper discusses the ways in which effective parenting leads to the formation of a cohesive society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVParCoh.rtf

Parsons & Mead
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares Talcott Parsons' theory of structural functionalism and George Herbert Mead's thoughts on symbolic interaction. The writer argues that these theories offer two very different perspectives on how individuals and societies function. Mead's theory is concerned with the origination of consciousness and how people interact and communicate. Parsons is more focused on the larger picture of how societal institutions interact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khparmea.rtf

Parsons and Bourdieu
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A 4 page research paper that discusses these two sociologists. Talcott Parsons and Pierre Bourdieu are two of the leading sociologists of the last century. This examination looks at the theoretical orientation of both sociologists, with a particular focus on socialization forces. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khparbour.rtf

Participant Involvement at Boys and Girls Clubs of America
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A 4 page paper discussing member involvement in decision-making in this organization. Recognizing that "relevance" will be different in the center of New York City than in a farming community in Kansas, Tennessee or any other location, the organization's leadership depends on the members to convey their needs to those who can arrange community events; secure corporate sponsors; translate national program design to local needs; secure staffing for new and existing programs; and conduct all other activities that directly or indirectly affect members' experiences with BGCA and the benefits they gain from membership and participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KShumSrvBGCAinp.rtf

Participatory Development
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10 pages. Participatory development as an alternative development model is one of the most effective programs in influencing Third World development and even in the use of various forms of public action. Learning to manage resources sustainably on the local level is essential for achieving the global goal of sustainable development. Participatory development with emphasis on those areas where local people are vigorous participators definitely affects their success in the determination of their own future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAptdev.wps

Partner Abuse
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the prevalence and problem of domestic violence. The writer also addresses the fact that partner abuse occurs in gay and lesbian relationships. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khpales.rtf

Partnerships in Social Housing; Applying the Egan Agenda
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This 10 page paper looks at the way in which social housing may benefit if the Egan Agenda was adopted in the construction of this type of property. Short term direct savings are considered as well as longer term indirect savings. The paper also includes a description of the Egan Report's general findings in order to better place the student to understand its application to social housing. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEhouegn.wps

Paths to Homelessness
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This 4 page paper looks at various ways that people become homeless inclusive of unemployment, mental illness and running away from home as a teenager. Larger sociological implications of homeless are explored which go to the dichotomy between rich and poor in America. Several references to Michael Moore's film Bowling for Columbine are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA346hom.rtf

Paths to Homelessness: A Research Methodology
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This 6 page paper outlines a project that focuses on the homeless and the underlying reasons that people become homeless. This project is based on the general assumption that it is possible to develop programming to improve conditions for the homeless. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHHomel2.rtf

Patriotism
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A 3 page paper on patriotism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAptrtt.rtf

Patterns Of Stereotypical Representation
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5 pages in length. The prostitute in Pretty Woman soon realizes this fact about wealthy, status conscious business men who, she has believed all her life, were little more than hollow human shells filled with materialistic souls; once she gets a glimpse of the decent person inside the shallow suit, she too begins to realize an attitude change toward him. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCstereomov.rtf

Paul Fussell on Class in America
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A 9 page essay that examines and discusses Paul Fussell's 1983 book on class in America, Class: a guide through the American social system. The writer first states Fussell's major points and then disagrees with this author's stance on American values and culture. No additional sources cited.
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Paul Fussell/ Class
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An 8 page essay that examines Paul Fussell's 1983 book on the class system in America. The writer describes the major class designations that Fussell identifies, and summarizes Fussell's main points in regards to symbols that indicate class membership. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khplfus.wps

Paula Rothenberg/White Privilege
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A 5 page book review of Paula S. Rothenberg's essay collection White Privilege. The writer describes how the essays that Rothenberg has selected for this anthology explore the other side of racism, i.e. the individuals or groups that benefit from maintaining racial bias. This anthology, focuses on the privileges that are automatically allocated to those individuals who are judged to be a part of mainstream culture. No additional sources cited.
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PEACE, PROSPERITY AND BUREACRACY
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This 5-page paper, based on the writings of Hobsbaum and Scott, attempts to answer why the period following World War II ushered in the greatest of peace and prosperity. Topics include discussion of Fordism and its application to farming, the rise of women in the workforce and the fall of peasantry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTpeabur.rtf

Peer Influence: Better Than Parental?
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses the difference between peer influence and parental influence as they relate to issues of sex, drugs, alcohol, dieting and delinquency. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCpeers.wps

People's Right To Own Guns
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses how the Constitution sits on the side of gun control opponents, legally reminding everyone that people have a right to bear arms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCOwnGun.rtf