Restaurant Smoking Policies / Scientific, Economic, & Social Aspects
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A 5 page examination of the scientific, economic, and social aspects which affect the implementation of smoking policies in restaurants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Restsmok.wps

Restrictions Should Be Placed On The Use Of Cellular Phones In Restaurants And Theaters
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3 pages in length. The quest for escape from the daily grind has long been found within the enjoyable venues of restaurants and movie theaters; after a relaxing evening of dinner and a movie, both mind and body have had a chance to regroup and prepare for another day full of responsibility. In this ever-connected global society, cellular phones are one of the most irritating distractions that sends people running for the refuge of restaurants and movie houses faster than anything else; however, these beeping, blinking annoyances - and the incessant chatter that ensues - have come to infiltrate these last few safe havens to the point where restrictions must be put in place not only to protect the integrity of restaurants and movie theaters but more importantly to afford patrons the distraction-free meal or film they came there to experience in the first place. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCCellPhRest.rtf

Retirement Adjustment Among Couples: Predictors of Well-Being
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A 12 page paper discussing all general aspects of adjusting to retirement. Citizens of most developed nations are not saving enough of their incomes to provide them with the retirement years enjoyed by those who retired in the 1980s and 1990s, and the economic conditions that existed then likely will not return. Those retiring now and within the next 15 years or so will find a landscape much different from that in which their own parents lived during their retirement years. The purpose here is to explore what new retirees may be able to expect and how they might adjust to circumstances. The paper addresses the need for psychological preparation for retirement as well as health and financial issues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSretirCoup.rtf

Retirement Financial Planning
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A 10 page paper discussing how a financial planner should approach assisting clients in better planning for their retirement years. The 50-year-old client may not gain the kind of retirement he would have liked to have had, but beginning at 50 is greatly preferable to waiting until later, or not beginning at all. The 50-year-old client has opportunity to build a respectable retirement with stringent commitment now. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSfinRetirePl.rtf

Retirement: Adjustment Difficulty
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6 pages in length. People who spend a lifetime working often have difficulty adjusting to the leisure of retirement and the lack of work identity associated with retirement. The reason this occurs is due to the fact that for the majority of one's life, there has been structure, requirement and a specific task to oversee. Retirement removes all that routine and responsibility in one fell swoop, rendering the individual without meaningful purpose. The writer discusses why retirement is sometimes a difficult transition, as well as what one might do to help ease the process. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCretir.doc

Retiring without Benefits / Women in Labor Unions
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This 10 page paper examines two such issues that are related by the ideology of the "work ethic": what happens when people retire too early and without benefits; and the history of women in labor unions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVSociol.rtf

Reverse Discrimination & Conflict Theory
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A 10 page research study that considers the issue of reverse discrimination from a conflict theory perspective and evaluates the current literature on the subject. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Revdis2.doc

Reverse Discrimination Against White Males
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7 pages. This paper describes reverse discrimination as it applies to white males and also explains it in the context of symbolic interaction and functionalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGA22002.rtf

Reverse Effects Of Labor Discrimination
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A 10 page research paper employing statistical analysis of, and trends in, black/white employment figures based on 1970 and 1980 census data. The thesis is that while labor discrimination on the surface seems to aid the majority group, it can in fact be detrimental to the entire work force. Bibliography includes six cited references.
Filename: Racedisc.wps

Review of "Corporate support in the aftermath of a natural disaster: effects on employee strains"
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A 4 page paper reviewing the report of a quantitative survey of employees in South Florida affected by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The research tests hypotheses addressing the effect of employer assistance both immediately following the hurricane and three months later. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSresCorpHlpHur.rtf

Review of "Fair Share or Status Quo? The Twin Cities Livable Communities Act"
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A 5 page paper discussing this article by Edward Goetz. This article is presented as being the report of "research," but its greatest value is in demonstrating when research is not research at all. The article attempts to make broad generalizations without taking broad categories into account. Using metropolitan housing as its focus, it examines microeconomic conditions before and after wrenching changes in macroeconomic and national changes in the decade of the 1970s, a time of double-digit inflation, wage and price controls and eventually credit controls. In essence, it compares apples and oranges, concluding insight measured in pears. Its greatest value lies in demonstrating how not to write a research article. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSpubHouse.wps

Review of "Outcomes of Therapeutic Massage for Hospitalized Cancer Patients"
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A 5 page paper critiquing a study of nurses' use of therapeutic massage. The subject matter of the study is not as important to this paper as is the analysis of procedures and tools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSresQuanAna.rtf

Review of "Population Overload"
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A 4 page paper reviewing and critiquing Lou Dobbs' article, "Population Overload," which appeared in a newsmagazine in 2003, rehashing and updating many of the old complaints originating in the 1960s and 1970s leading to a doom-and-gloom outlook for the future of America. Dobbs correctly identifies many problems facing the US today – overcrowded, inefficient schools; inadequate health care systems; increased pressure on natural resources; urban sprawl; and the pressures of an increasingly large population that chooses not to adopt the language of the land. The problems are real and solution is difficult, uncomfortable or both; but Dobbs insists that America needs to treat symptoms of our problems rather than the causes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSsocPopArtRev.rtf

Review of Smith's Article on Ageism
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This 4 page paper reviews an article written by Kevin Smith that looks at a study about ageism. In discerning the credibility of the data, various supporting sources are used. The work is summarized and critiqued. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA601age.rtf

Review Of Two Empirical Journal Articles On Adolescent Peer Interaction
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5 pages in length. Examining the criteria that pertains to the formation of adolescent peer groups, Fink and Wild's "Similarities In Leisure Interests: Effects Of Selection And Socialization In Friendships" and Kipke et al's "Street Youth, Their Peer Group Affiliation And Differences According To Residential Status, Subsistence Patterns, And Use Of Services" provide empirical findings indicative of a combination of social, cultural and academic exchange. Fink and Wild (1995) approach their research from a dual perspective: How significant are interest similarities in relation to friendship choice, and "how does friendship foster the development of commonly shared leisure interests?" (p. 471). Kipke et al (1997) seek to determine how peer relationships and social support are "directly related to social competence, self-esteem, and overall well-being" (p. 655). No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCPeerI.rtf

Review of Two Sociology Studies
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An 8 page review of and commentary on two research articles. One provides an account of the experiences of several volunteers entering mental hospitals in the early 1970s; the other studies couples' television viewing behavior, specifically as it involves use of the remote control. Both of these studies are revealing, Rosenhan's (1973) for its disturbing honesty; Walker's (1996) for its confirmation of conventional wisdom. Each study also could be used as preliminary information for more comprehensive studies of the same topics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocArtRevRemC.rtf

Review of, "Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago":
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This 6 page paper discusses the notorious Chicago heat wave which lasted over a week and left many dead in its wake. This paper examines the social structure which allowed a vast number of elderly and other "unwanted" people in society to succumb to the tortures of this heatwave relatively unnoticed until it was too late. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSHeatwv.rtf

Rhetoric and Stereotypes
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A 3 page essay that discusses stereotypes. A stereotype can be looked upon as rhetorical shorthand, a brief, but readily understood way of indicating a widespread culturally understood conception of a specific type of person. It is a way in which a society deals with difference. For example, stereotypes are used frequently in regards to ethnic differences, as people "construct the Other as different from Us, with stereotypes thus becoming the building blocks of dichotomies...between 'Us' and 'Them'" (Tseliou and Eisler, 2007, p. 515). This examination of the rhetoric of stereotypes looks briefly at how politicians, tattooed people, feminists and senior citizens, which are all groups that have been frequently stereotyped. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrhestt.rtf

Richard Scott/Organizations
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An 8 page essay that summarizes organizational theory as outlined by Richard Scott in his text ORGANIZATIONS, rational, natural and open systems. Citing Scott, the writer outlines the three primary ways of viewing organizational structure, which are as rational, natural, and open systems. These perspectives are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Rigoberta Menchu’s Expanding Understanding of “Community”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Rigoberta Menchu’s expanding understanding of “community”. Rigoberta Menchu, a Mayan born in poverty in Guatemala, probably did not intend to become an international spokesperson for human rights and global community responsibility but living in the oppressed poor population of Guatemala and seeing her family members killed by the government no doubt had a great impact on her perspective. Her father, a fighter for independence of the people of Guatemala was eventually killed for his beliefs and Menchu continued his battle. Her Mayan culture already had an open perspective of community responsibility in regards to the raising of children. This perspective of community was broadened to include the community of all of the people of her country through her education with Catholic Action which also provided her with the reading, writing and language skills needed to organize political action. Once in Mexico, Menchu realized the enormity of the oppression which existed throughout the world and her idea of community and global responsibility further expanded to include all those in the global community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJMench1.rtf

Rising Class Consciousness in The U.S.A.
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This 10 page paper arguing that there is a rising class consciousness in America today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Classcon.wps

Risk Society
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A 9 page paper. What is the risk society? What is the world risk society? What makes the risks in the existing society different than the risks in previous societies? These are some of the questions addressed in this essay. Beck offered the concept of the risk society in the mid-1980s, and described it as a society in which advancements have led to unintended consequences that pose certain risks. The catalyst for the present risk society is industrial overproduction. Giddens took a different path. This essay explains and discusses what is meant by the terms 'risk society' and 'world risk society,' what brought it on and how it is conceptualized by social theorists. The writer also includes opinions regarding the validity of the statement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrsksoc.rtf

Rites of Passage and the Cognized Environment
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This 5 page paper consider how the rites of passage observed in different areas will reflect the cognized environment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEritece.rtf

Rites; Are they Merely Ancient Social Artefactes?
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This 8 page paper considers the statement that Rites are artefacts form the past and social obligations. The paper considers the evidence for this statement and uses rites of passage as an example, looking for evidence for and against this statement and then considering an alternative hypothesis for their continued existence. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEritpas.wps

Road Rage
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A 9 page research paper which examines the increasing phenomenon of drivers becoming so enraged at often minor traffic incidents that it results in violence and even death. While discussing specific incidents, the writer gives an overview of what the experts think, the scope of the problem, and solutions which have been proposed thus far. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Roadrage.wps

Robert D. Putnam and Karl Polanyi
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An 8 page paper that discusses the propositions of Putnam and Polanyi. Both believed that politics and economics are embedded in the culture. Putnam specifically suggested that community association was responsible for having an effective democratic government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGputpol.wps

Robert Darnton on History and Culture
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Darnton's views on history and culture. Robert Darnton, in The Great Cat Massacre, applies Clifford Geertz assertion regarding culture to a study of the past. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHHisCul.rtf

Robert Hughes' 'Culture of Complaint'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points in Hughes' book Culture Of Complaint and considers their implications. Hughes argues that we have developed into a culture of individuals arguing for their victim status, and that as the growing groups of victims and the consistency of the search for resolution takes shape within our national identity, the very core of all that is valued and strong falls to the wayside. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Hughesr.rtf

Roger & Me / Social Theory
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A 5 page paper discussing Michael Moore's 1989 documentary in terms of conflict theory and symbolic interactionism theory. 'Roger' is the then-CEO of General Motors, Roger Smith, and Moore's complaint with him is the state in which GM plant closings left the town of Flint, Michigan. Though Moore attempted to portray the evil corporation led by the evil Smith, the fact remains that Smith most likely did not possess the intellectual ability to orchestrate the devastation realized in Flint after GM was forced to cease operations there in favor of Mexican workers and pay scales. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RogerMe.wps

Rogerian Process And Theory
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Within the realm of psychology, social work and counseling there are a great many theories that apply to developmental processes, modes of therapy and the relationship between cause and effect of psycho-pathologies. This 5 page paper presents and compares Gene Kelly's theory of construct and Carl Roger's client centered therapy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTrogcon.wps

Role Models
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This 4 page paper suggests that role models, not heroes, are needed in society today. Many examples are provided. Bill Gates is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA648rl.rtf

Role Of Government: Reconstruction, Progressive, New Deal Eras
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This 12 page paper considers the role of government and the evolution of social work in America. The writer explains what each era, reconstruction, progressive and New Deal was about and how the role of the federal government during each of those periods in history. For example, the federal government enacted laws and acts and adopted three amendments to the Constitution during the Reconstruction era but in the Progressive era, citizens were discovering ways to get around certain court decisions and legislatures. The next section defines the phrase "worthy poor" and discusses how that phrase may have been applied during the three eras. Finally, the writer discuses the charity organization movement and the settlement movement and how contemporary social work was influenced by these movements. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PG3era.rtf

Romance, Desire and Social Norms
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This 14 page paper discusses how gender influences our understanding of desire, and suggests that it is our society that tells us what is acceptable and what’s not with regard to personal relationships, and that it does so by means of narratives and stories. The paper discusses gender roles and societal expectations and norms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVRomRev.rtf

Romanian Family History
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This 6 page paper discusses the Romanian immigrant experience in America, and how one family made its way in their new country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVRomani.rtf

Rosa Parks: Applying Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Behavior
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7 pages in length. Rosa Parks is both an ordinary and extraordinary individual whose seemingly insignificant decision to remain seated on a public bus December 1, 1955 set the stage for what many claim to be the beginning of the civil rights movement. Applying Erikson's theory of psychosocial development to her life's progress illustrates just how critical certain stages are to an individual's mental, emotional and social structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCRosaParks.rtf

Rousseau and Nietzsche
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A 6 page paper which examines how art and science has an effect on mankind as seen through Rousseau's "The First Discourse" and Nietzsche's "The Use and Abuse of History." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnietz3.rtf

Rural Housing Problems
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This 3 page paper discusses the fact that rural housing is usually expensive, hard to find and in disrepair. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVRurlHs.rtf

Rural Women and Temporary Aid for Needy Families
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An 8 page discussion of the provisions of the 1998 Welfare Revision Act which emphasizes taking people off the welfare rolls and putting them to work. Approaches the provisions of the act from the perspective of rural women, noting transportation and childcare concerns as well as inequitable pay between men and women. Concludes that although the ideology of putting people to work and taking them off the welfare rolls is commendable, indeed a dire necessity in today's economically stressed times, it is an ideology which requires significantly more investment in both time and resources in order to meet the needs of the nation's rural women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPwmTANF.wps

Russian Masculinity and Changing Cultural Norms
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An 8 page consideration of how the concept of masculinity has changed over time. This paper explores such things as the societal expectation for males to be the family breadwinner and the issues surrounding homosexuality. The author presents several examples of men attempting to juggle their masculinity in light of current cultural norms, values, and beliefs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPrusMasculinityPers.rtf

Ruth Cowan/More Work for Mother
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A 5 page book review that examines Ruth Cowan' More Work for Mother. In this text, Cowan offers validation for the quantity and quality of the contribution that is made by unsung housewives toward society. Examining the topic of housework from colonial times to the present, Cowan argues that housewives have never received the recognition that their contributions for society should reasonably entail. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcowan.rtf

Ruth in “The Color of Water”: Conformist or Non-Conformist?
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A 4 page paper which examines whether Ruth, in James McBride’s work “The Color of Water,” was a conformist or non-conformist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RArt.rtf

Ruthellen Josselson's "The Space Between Us"
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This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Betweenu.wps

Sadism And Masochism: A World In The Dark
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6 pages in length. The term sets jaws on edge and causes people to avert their eyes away from the person who has the audacity to give voice to such an unconventional activity. It is considered so integral to fringe society that few people want to admit knowing many details for fear they will be labeled as being abnormal. The entire topic of sex, after all, is still taboo for a considerable portion of society, with people conversing about it in very finite social boundaries. When the discussion changes direction to incorporate sadism and masochism, however, the involuntary reaction many people have illustrates the extent to which sexual subcultures are not readily socially acceptable. Unconventionality notwithstanding, the S&M community represents a sexual subculture whereby the giving and receiving of pain is the primary focus, a concept that is both rich in history and quite prevalent in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLC_S&M.rtf

Same Sex Marriage
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An 8 page research paper that offers an overview of the "gay" marriage debate. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush, again, reiterated his endorsement of an Amendment to the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. On the other side of the issue, many people argue that same-sex marriage does not portend the disastrous erosion to the foundations of civilization that conservatives fear. Examination of same-sex marriage, and the issues that surround this topic, is illuminating as to the these two radically opposed positions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khsswed.rtf

Same-Sex Marriages
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15 pages in length. Morality is a grand issue upon which lives are built and destroyed. Veering off course into immoral territory is just where marriages are headed when the wedded couple is of the same sex. Religion is opposed of such acceptance; the general public, for the most part, believes it to be a sinful lifestyle, yet there continues to be a crusade to incorporate the activities of gay and lesbian couples into mainstream society. The writer addresses various issues surrounding same-sex marriages, as well as takes the stand that they are not in the best interest of anyone involved in that reality. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Samesex.wps