Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

State of the American Family
A 4 page essay that discusses the state of the American family. The writer talks about sociological trends, and the pronouncements of politicians on the family's decline and concludes that the American family today is strong precisely because it is...
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CLONING: AN ANALYSIS OF ELMER-DEWITT
This 4-page paper is an analysis of "Cloning: Where do we go from here?" by Philip Elmer-Dewitt, which was published in the November 8, 1993 issue of Time magazine. The paper discusses sociological implications of the article including the purpose...
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ENVIRONMENT, LAW AND HEALTH
This 3-page paper answers the following questions: the social psychological role of prevention in the Canadian health care system; how social psychology is used to solve social dilemmas and problems associated with eyewitness testimony and how they...
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The Sociology of Religion
This 3 page paper explores the theories of Marx, Durkheim and Weber as it examines religion in society. For the most part, a functional perspective is taken. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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King's Ideas about Equality are Superior to Marxist Ideology
This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Karl Marx and Martin Luther King and concludes that the latter theorist's methods and ideas are superior. Several points are made and the philosophers are each looked at in terms of experience and theory as...
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How Social Sciences Help People
4 pages in length. The extent to which social sciences help people address the daily challenges of life, as well as prepare for future burdens that might not yet be known, is both grand and far-reaching. Understanding one's past in order to live...
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Sociological Concepts
This 4 page paper provides answers to sociological questions. Three questions are asked and answered. The paper is divided into parts and some questions include a case study. Concepts such as anomie, drift theory and differential opportunity are...
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How and Why Leisure Should be Increased in Society
This 7 page paper argues that leisure is important and can be increased through the implementation of Communism. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Positive and Negative Aspects of Television Viewing
This 7 page paper evaluates television viewing according to four separate philosophers. The ideas of Marx, Kierkegaard, St. Augustine and Aristotle are examined. How each might view the concept of television is evaluated. Bibliography lists 3...
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Concepts of Development and Underdevelopment Explained
This 11 page paper looks at the developing world . The ideas are discussed in depth inclusive of the importance of NICs. The paradigm of first to fourth worlds are explored and both sides of the issue are clearly explained. Bibliography lists 15 ...
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The Movements of the Poor
This 6 page paper discusses various movements such as civil rights and ones lodged for welfare and so forth, each based on the Piven and Cloward work entitled Poor People's Movements. In addition to this book, personal insights into the history of...
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School Social Work: An Overview and Analysis
An 8 page paper which examines the field of school social work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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SOCIAL FACTORS AND UNEMPLOYMENT
This 4 page paper examines the social factors of discrimination, downsizing and job exportation from teh perspective of conflict theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Weber's Authority as Related to Marx's Conception of Power
This 4 page paper defines authority according to Max Weber and also explores Marxism. Weber's views are compared and contrasted with that of Karl Marx. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Case Study: The Health Experiment Project
This 4 page paper evaluates information submitted by a student. In this particular study, a reality television series is produced. The various roles of participants and methodologies are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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