The American Dream and Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
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A 3 page paper which examines the American Dream as it relates to Walter Mosley’s novel Devil in a Blue Dress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAbldv.rtf

The American Drug War
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8 pages based upon findings in five journal articles which maintain that the social programs and ideas such as "The War on Drugs" are overreaching political ploys to distract our attention from the real issues at-hand. It is argued based upon statistical data and scholarly example that the "drug problem" in the U.S. is not nearly as terrible as we are led to believe it is. Writer is considerably thorough in argument. Bibliography lists the 5 sources analyzed within the body of the paper.
Filename: Drugsoci.wps

The American Family: Declining or Changing?
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A 4 page paper which examines whether the American family is presently in a state of decline or simply changing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGusfamily.rtf

The American Labor Movement of the 1920s
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the labor movement with particular focus on the 1920s. The importance of unions is included as well as the significance of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA202lbr.rtf

The American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee And The Anti-Defamation League: Comparison In Relation To The Politics Of Minority Groups
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15 pages in length. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) stands up for myriad minority groups that find it difficult to defend their political existence amidst a wholly intolerant global society. From anti-Semitism to homophobia to Holocaust denial, the ADL's ongoing mission is to fortify the presence of these groups by infusing the younger, more impressionable members of society with a healthy dose of tolerance education. Similar to the ADL, the ADC's mission is to undo centuries' worth of bias toward people of all faiths, races and backgrounds; however, the grassroots civil rights organization's primary focus is upon Arab heritage in the United States. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCAntiDef.rtf

The Americans With Disabilities Act: Successes and Failures
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An 11 page overview of the history and provisions of this 1990 Act. The ADA has resulted in a tremendous improvement in regard to the lives of the disabled. There are, however, certain facts which we must acknowledge. These include reports on continued discrimination as well as concerns that the Act results in an unfair cost for employers and the requirement that they hire and retain employees who are inappropriate for meeting the demands of a particular job. This paper addresses each of these concerns to conclude that the advantages of the ADA outweigh any potential disadvantages. Includes a one-page letter to a Senator complimenting him on his role in implementing the ADA and encouraging him to turn legislative attention to educational partitioning in the educational arena which too often sets the stage for discrimination in the workplace. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdsblAc.rtf

The Amish and the Orthodox Jews: The American Experience
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An 11 page discussion of the social, economic, and cultural histories of these peoples in the U.S. To prosper in America one must Americanize to one extent or another. The Amish and the most devout of Orthodox Jews have chosen to resist this Americanization. Others, however, have not. This has led to profound impacts in these peoples’ personal and professional lives.
Filename: PPjewUS.rtf

The Amish Culture
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9 pages in length. Humanity's initial - if not involuntary - reaction to an unfamiliar concept is typically couched with disdain toward whoever it is trying to maintain an existence outside the norm. The extent to which Amish culture represents the antithesis of everything inherent to contemporary mankind is both grand and far-reaching; that this particular population of Americans lives and thrives as though they were still in the 1800s speaks to the tremendous diversity that exists between the Amish and all other cultures throughout the country. This conscious decision to live off the land and eschew modern conveniences is not merely a façade in order to garner attention, but instead is a statement of how a community is more genuine, productive and tight-knit if its approach to life is very fundamental in thought and in action. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCAmishCult.rtf

The Amish Subculture
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An 8 page overview of the subculture we know as the Amish. The author describes the factors that make this group a subculture to the American mainstream culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPamish.rtf

The Amish: Comparison To Conventional Society
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6 pages in length. Simplicity is the affirmation of the Amish, a community of people whose religious beliefs mandate them to forego ownership of modern amenities including electricity, automobiles and telephones. Their choice to eschew the conveniences of contemporary technological advancement speaks to the obvious importance of fulfilling basic needs with the standards of natural application. The uncomplicated lifestyle the Amish lead is often subject to ridicule and contempt from outsiders who contend that the Amish have purposefully separated themselves from the rest of society as a means by which to build a community of their own jurisdiction; however, the extent to which the Amish live and work as members of an unadorned population thriving amidst a larger society of constant problems clearly endorses the benefits of a simple existence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCamish.rtf

The Anasazi of the Great Basin
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A 16 page paper discussing the history and fate of the Anasazi, ancestors of the Pueblos occupying the American Southwest for a period of time measured in thousands of years. The Anasazi disappeared abruptly, however, in the 13th century. Investigation points to drought, but some researchers believe that the Anasazi committed environmental missteps that eventually led to their demise. The paper traces some of the early cultural changes, discusses the water cycle and presents results of research focusing on and Anasazi. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSanasazi.rtf

The Armenian People
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A 4 page paper which examines and contrasts two works that look at the Armenian people. The works examined are Michael Arlen’s “Passage to Ararat” and Peter Balakian’s “Black Dog of Fate.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAarmen3.rtf

THE BADLANDS AND THE DRUG GANGS
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This 5-page paper discusses the problems facing the Fairhill neighborhood in Philadelphia, also known as the Badlands because of its problems with gangs and drugs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTbadlan.rtf

The Basics of Grounded Theory
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This 5 page paper explains what grounded theory is, how and why it differs from more traditional research theories and how it may be undertaken. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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The Battle Over Same Sex Marriages
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A 5 page sociological analysis of the battle concerning same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAsssex.rtf

The Bellenden Renewal Scheme
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This 4 page paper examines the urban regeneration project that took place in London and created a newly named area in old Peckham. The paper looks at the outputs of the project which included cleaning up and restoring building to the placement of street art in the form of street furniture. The second part of the paper then looks at how the context of this ten year project that started in 1997 had changed by 2005. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEbellenden.rtf

The Benefits of a Shrinking Globe
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This 6 page paper uses Albert Lazlo Barabasi’s work as a springboard to argue that the shrinking globe is a good thing, not a negative. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVbenshr.rtf

The Benefits of Art Therapy
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A 10 page paper discussing the utilization of therapeutic art programs in the rehabilitation of the emotionally-traumatized & disabled. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Artther.wps

The Benefits of Mandatory Community Service
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A 3 page discussion of the many benefits of community service. The author contends that enacting mandatory one-year community service requirements for individuals between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one would have advantages for the community as well as for the individual. This contention is supported with a brief look at volunteer services as they exist today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Beverly Hills Diet
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A twelve page paper which analyses The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel and considers how far it is based on sound nutritional theory, how well it addresses the problem of obesity in Western culture, and the importance of marketing strategy in relation to the book’s success. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLmazel.wps

The Biological, Psychological, and Social Obstacles to Understanding Transsexuality
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In five pages this paper examines transsexuality within biological, psychological, and social contexts with references to Joyce Meyerowitz’s How Sex Changed: A History of Transsexuality in the United States and George Chauncey’s Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Makings of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940, with the theme of misunderstanding transsexualism also addressed within the context of Sigmund Freud’s essay, ‘Sexual Aberrations.’ There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGtranssex.rtf

The BLF: Is This Culture Jamming?
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This 4 page paper examines the Billboard Liberation Front, looking at who and what they are, their goals and actions, how they relate to consumer culture, and whether or not their actions of changing billboard advertisements may be seen as culture jamming. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEBLFjam.rtf

The Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat
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This 5 page paper explores the two strata from a Marxian point of view. The concept is viewed in contemporary times and examples are given. The paper looks at how appropriate the dicthomy is for current society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA611pab.rtf

THE BRADYS AND THE COSBYS: REALITY TELEVISION?
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This 5-page paper examines "The Brady Bunch" and "The Cosby Show," and determines if these television programs adequately portrayed reality when it came to family relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTbracos.rtf

The Bureaucracy of Aid to Pentagon Families
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This 5 page paper looks at an article by Salmon and Hanlon who explore the problems of families who were affected by the September 11th tragedy at the Pentagon. Max Weber's concept of bureaucracy is defined and applied to the situations explored in the article. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA149aid.rtf

The Bursting Point by David Brooks
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A 4 page paper which argues against David Brooks essay The Bursting Point. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbk911.rtf

The Case Against Helping the Poor by Garrett Hardin
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A 4 page paper which analyzes aspects of Garrett Hardin’s The Case Against Helping the Poor. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcpoor.rtf

The Case Against the Welfare State
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This 3 page paper is an argumentative essay arguing that draws on a range of views in order to argue against the welfare state, putting forward the view that it is a model that has higher costs than benefits and it rewards and encourages reliance and failure. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEwelfareag.rtf

The Case for Integration
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This 6 page paper makes a case for integration in society. Several concepts are discussed such as assimilation, affirmative action, multiculturalism and power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA220int.rtf

The Case of Miss A; Planning with a People Centred Approach
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This 6 page paper is a reflective learning document, looking at an intervention for an adult with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The paper outlines the circumstances and events, the type of intervention based on person centred planning, the outcome, what lessons were learned and considers what could be undertaken differently if similar cases occur. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TElearnplan.rtf

The Case Study of a Homeless Man and the Social Forces Working Against Him
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the life of a homeless man and the social forces that have worked against him. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Caste System In India
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A 5 page paper. Caste is a system of social classes that has existed in India for more than 3,000 years. This essay explains the four major categories of caste and the division within each caste that creates sub-castes. The Varnas dictate the social hierarchy in the general society and the sub-castes, the Jatis, dictate a social hierarchy within the Varna. The fifth caste, the untouchables, is explained. The writer comments on the exclusionary functions of caste and the system's influence today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGcaste.rtf

The Cause of School Shootings
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This 5 page paper takes a look at an article on school violence that blames the level of narcissism in society and the media, and opposes it. The thesis of this paper is that school shootings can be prevented with gun control. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA117gun.doc

The Causes of the Baby Boom
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This 4 page paper examines factors that led to the baby boom. Several theories, mostly reliant on economic theory, are relayed. Some social causes such as marriage are also duly noted. Other time periods are also noted for being a time of either increased or decreased fertility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Causes of Violence in Young Men
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This 5 page paper discusses the reasons which may help to create violent young men. The paper discusses issues such as desensitisation by the media, poverty and drugs as well as adolescent peer pressure and the role of families. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEcrimym.wps

The Causes of War; Nationalism and Social Darwinism
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There have been hypothesized many causes of war. This 3 page paper looks at the idea that nationalism and social Darwinism are major influences on the continuation war and conflict in modern societies. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEwarnat.rtf

The Challenge of Human Diversity
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This 3 page paper discusses three aspects of managing a global workforce: culture as a system; culture as meaning; and culture as adaptation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVHumDiv.rtf

The Challenges Demographic Changes Are Posing For Social Policies
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This 13 page paper looks at how and changing demographics will impact on social policy. The paper looks at issues such as the increasing aging population, changes in family structure and migration. The paper focuses on the UK and Europe. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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The Challenges of Being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator (Mediator)
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A 3 page overview of advocacy and mediation in the mental health field. This paper discusses ethics and responsibilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPsocWrkAdvocate.rtf

The Challenges of Social Movement Leaders
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This 5 page paper takes a look at the former slave Frederick Douglass and Dorothy Day, leader of the Catholic Worker Movement. The differences between the two leaders and those in prominent political positions are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA250pol.rtf

The Change In Family Structure
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3 pages in length. The family unit is an ever-changing entity in today's society; unlike sixty years ago when families consisted of a father who worked outside the home, a wife who maintained the household, children who appreciated the simpler things in life and a cohesion among all members that came from spending quality time together especially over the evening meal, contemporary families hardly resemble this fairytale description anymore. Each member of the twenty-first century family unit is to busy with the pressure to succeed - either in school or the workplace - to have much meaningful interaction with the others. Everything - even recreation - is approached at breakneck speed because there is simply too much to fit into a single day. The dismal result of today's impact upon families is such that communication, discipline and supervision are all but nonexistent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCFamStruct.rtf

The Change in Marriage Ceremonies and Marriage Social Structures in Latin America Before and After the Spanish Invasion and Introduction of the Catholic Church
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the change in marital ceremonies and structure before and after the Spanish invasion and the introduction of the Catholic Church in Latin America. The traditional marriage ceremonies and marriage social structures which occurred in the communities of the Indians of Latin America before the arrival and the instigation of the Catholic Church by the Spaniards were vastly different than those which occurred after the invasion of the Spaniards. Firstly, traditional Indian marriages were organized by matchmakers and arranged by extensive negotiations by the adult family members. The ceremonies were performed by the local priests without words or involvement of the couple or their families. Marriages were based on alliances between families for political reasons and most often, the couple did not know each other before the union. Marriages were allowed between close cousins, and divorces and polygamy were common practices. After the Catholic Church came to Latin America, matchmakers and family members were not allowed during the pre-marital organization of the ceremony. This took place between the couple and the clergy who would perform the ceremony in the Church. Couples were encouraged by the Catholic Church to marry for love as they were not allowed divorce or polygamy. Family members were encouraged to remain out of the affairs of the couples and couples were told to come to the Church for any counseling in family matters. Previous to the Spanish invasion, married couples may have lived in nuclear families, in extended families, or often, the wives would remain with their own family. After the Church organized the marriage, couples were encouraged to set up their own house away from that of their families’. The structure of the communities and family social alliances were no longer considered valid in regards to marriage in the rules of the Church. In addition to the sacrament of marriage, couples were also required to have the sacrament of baptism before they were allowed to marry in the Catholic Church which required yet another change in traditional ceremony. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Change Of Long-Lasting Relationships
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3 pages in length. The extent to which human beings - and thereby the relationships in which they engage - are ever-evolving entities in both mind and body speaks to the notion that no two people in a single relationship remain exactly the same throughout that involvement. Just because a couple has been married forty-five years in what appears to be a harmonious union does not automatically mean each individual has remained unchanged for those past four-and-a-half decades; rather, the modifications in attitudes, beliefs, likes, dislikes, desires and goals have been both significant and life-changing. Couples who remain together throughout such monumental transformation do so either because the individuals have learned to adapt and grow with each change or because they become inert, ignoring the change and allowing it to crush the relationship's spirit. This latter situation ultimately renders the individuals as nonentities in their own union. Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" and Shaw's "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses" illustrate the more subtle elements of relationship changes and the larger-than-life impacts they have upon the individuals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Changing American Family
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This 5 page essay describes the changing American family, considering many aspects including gender roles, ethnic variances, longevity, blended families as well as projections for the future. The paper's position is that the traditional nuclear family was a temporary structure and has been replaced by a revised definition mostly brought on by social change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Changing Definition of Marriage
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This 4 page paper attempts to define marriage and looks at how families have changed over the years. The paper addressees new issues as gay couples fight for the right to be legally married. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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