Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

A Marxist Interpretation of Hollywood
This 5 page paper looks at the history of Hollywood, inclusive of the McCarthy era, as well as Marxism. How the history of Hollywood contradicts Marxism is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Intent of More's Utopia
This 3 page paper examines this well known classic. Did More mean the message to be taken literally? The work is discussed. Quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
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Popper's Criticism of Marx
This 4 page paper examines theorist Karl Popper and his criticism of Karl Marx's ideas. Popper and Marx's ideas are outlined. A bit about each of the theorist's backgrounds are relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Marx and Durkheim's Theories Expanded on Enlightenment Thinking
This 3 page paper looks at the theories of Marx and Durkheim. The theories are compared and contrasted and related to Enlightenment ideals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLIITIES, AGEING AND POLICIES
This 4-page paper examines developmental disabilities and ageing, and determines potential societal policies on how to deal with both of these issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Eastern and Western Thinking
A 7 page paper which examines how Easterners and Westerners think differently. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sociological Paradigms
This 4 page paper examines economics and politics through the lens of social conflict theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Comeback Cities" by Grogan and Proscio
An 8 page paper which examines and analyzes "Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival" by Paul S. Grogan and Tony Proscio. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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Problems in American Society Today
A 3 page paper which examines ethnic, religious, and social problems facing the United States today. The paper also discusses aspects of the melting pot in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Peter Schrag/Paradise Lost, Minorities in CA
A 3 page book review that examines Schrag's Paradise Lost, California's Experience, America's Future (1999) from the perspective of how the voter initiative process in California has affected racial and ethnic minorities in that state. No additional...
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Critical Theory
A 4 page research paper that, first of all, defines critical theory and then compares it to the work of Cooley and Mead and to functionalism. It concludes by discussing critical theory as a sociological theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Authority in the Family and Welfare Consumerism
This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper considers how and why authority within the family has changed ion the UK since the 1950's, including reference to Foucault and sexual liberation. The second part of the paper...
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Individuality and Society According to Freud
This 4 page paper examines Sigmund Freud's Civilization and Its Discontents. How Freud sees problems in society and how they should be resolved is at the crux of this inquiry. No additional sources cited.
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Tragedy of the Commons
This 4 page paper answers several questions about the essay "Tragedy of the Commons" by Garrett Hardin. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ideologies
This 9 page paper examines what ideology is, how it has impacted African-Americans and Native Americans; it also defines several terms related to globalization; and finally looks briefly at the way in which capitalism causes poverty. Bibliography...
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