Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Stigma & The Family
This 8 page paper describes stigmas faced by families and how these cause oppression and lessen the family's ability to socialize. Issues addressed include AIDS, homosexuality, interracial marriage, out of wedlock pregnancy, adoption and suicide....
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Survival of the Fittest
This 3 page essay looks at Herbert Spencer's contributions to sociology. His primary concept is illustrated using modern day examples.The concept of the roles that war and morality play is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Family Concept
The family is explored as a concept from a sociological point of view in this 12 page paper. Included in the analysis is an in-depth discussion on varied definitions of the family which takes into consideration contemporary sociologists' views such...
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The Family Farm - A Thing Of Yesterday
The concept of the dying family farm is illustrated in this 15 page paper. Several aspects of the concept are included such as economic, social and environmental variables. Sustainable farming is also discussed. The takeover of small farms by large...
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The Feminist Perspective In Sociology / Analyzed
This 7 page paper explores the historical development and varieties of the feminist perspective in sociology by examining the feminist theories (or lack thereof ) of Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Talcott Parsons and Dorothy Smith. Specifically...
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The Frankfurt School and Culture Industry
A 6 page paper that discusses the culture industry, a concept developed by Frankfurt School scholars Holkheimer and Adorno. The basic concept of the culture industry is that technology and industry have created a movement towards the mass...
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The Future of the Family
The impact of the family on future generations is discussed in this 5 page paper. A description of the family as it exists in society today, as well as its past and future are all included. The premise that in a postmodern society all types of...
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The Sociological Impacts of Adoption on Marriage & Family
A 5 page paper that considers the issue of adoption and its sociological impact on marriage and family in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Transformation of the American Family: The Pursuit of Individualism
48 page thesis Research utilizes historic theories of Hegel, Durkheim, Marx, and many others to illustratively prove points. Bibliography lists well over 40 references.
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The Value - Free Imperative
A 15 page paper that takes a comprehensive look at the value-free imperative, relates it to the writings of classical sociologists, discusses the applicability of the imperative, and decides if it is desirable. The author utilizes a number of...
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Those Who Have Homes vs. Homeless
In 3 pages the author compares and contrasts the daily lives of the homeless with daily lives of those who have homes.
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Transracial Adoption
A 14 page research paper on Transracial Adoption. Stresses how the concept can "work" in our contemporary society. Includes 1 appendix and 8 references.
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Transracial Adoption # 2
6 pages of research on Transracial Adoption; presents both sides of the issues. Contains 20+ references in a suggested bibliography.
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White Collar Crime & Its Impact On Society
A 7 page paper defining the concept of "white collar' crime and evaluating its economic cost to society. The writer feels that criminal white collar activities represent society's most serious crime. Specific examples of white collar crimes are...
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Women as Outsiders in America / An Ethical Dilemma
A 7 page essay comparing the views of Betsworth and Brubaker on the oppression of women by traditional views of American society. The writer details Betsworth's concepts of social narratives and the how they apply to women in society. Traditional...
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