Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Desensitisation in Modern Society
A five page paper which looks at the increase in violent behaviour and desensitisation in modern society, particularly amongst young people, and considers the social and cultural issues which underlie this phenomenon including the influence of...
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Participatory Development
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...
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Significant Moments in Men's Lives
5 pages. This informative paper deals with certain moments in the lives of men. Considered is their early childhood socialization, their workplace in the construction of gender identity, as well as their relationships with women, other men, and...
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Social Identity Theory And Group Conflict
A 5 page paper. The elements of social identity theory are presented. This is followed by a discussion of group conflict within social identity theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Social Identity Theory and Conflict
This 5 page paper compares the elements of social identity theory's explanation of group conflict with aspects of George Kelly's personal construct theory and Carl Roger's existentialist view of the personality. It concludes with a...
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Illegal Immigration from the South
A 5 page paper discussing the effects of increased illegal immigration from Mexico and its effects on the immigrants themselves and added strain on public services. There is no "quick fix" in sight, particularly as long as employers choose to...
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Elder Abuse
This 5 page paper discusses the rising incidence of elder abuse and neglect. A general overview is provided, after which the writer focuses on the issue as it pertains to Florida. Data are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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San Diego's Homeless
This 5 page paper explores demographics for both San Diego's and America's homeless population. Both urban and rural homeless are discussed. Statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Minority Cultures and Policy-Making
A fourteen page paper which discusses the ways in which legislation which discriminates against minority cultural groups is not necessarily instrumental in benefiting the majority, and also considers the points at which individual rights and...
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The Communist Manifesto and Human Nature
This 5 page paper argues that Marx misunderstood human nature, which is why his theory of communism will never work. Many examples are provided. Alienation and historical materialism are explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Gender And Community Policing: Walking The Talk
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the title book by sociologist Susan L. Miller. In this publication, Miller explores the effect of gender on the effectiveness of community policing. This essay focuses on three issues: differences...
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Cultural Diversity in Perspective
A 6-page research paper that offers an overall perspective on multiculturalism and diversity and the role that this factor plays in contemporary American society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Nationalism; From Scotland to China
This 3 page paper looks at the way nationalism has surfaced in recent years. To demonstrate the ideology behind nationalism, and that it does not always lead to violence; the examples of Scotland and China are used. The paper considers why...
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Intercultural, Interracial Marriage
A 33 page research paper that explores the topic of marrying outside one's own race or ethnic group. The writer discusses these topics: data regarding the numbers of intermarriage; laws against such unions with examples; the negative effects of...
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Sociological Understanding: The Possibility of Change
(5pp) Sociology attempts to find patterns in the behavior of people. What makes some of us do one thing and others not? The only way we can effect change is to recognize it is happening. Sociologists attempt to give us those clues. And...
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