Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Why Two Income Families are Problematic
This 3 page paper looks at two-income families and why having a stay at home mother is preferred. Various problems that crop up when both parents work are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Sociology of Deviance
This 8 page paper examines several of the theories of deviance that have been developed over the years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Empty Nest Syndrome and Degrees of Emptiness
This 9 page paper examines the rationale for having children earlier or later in life. Marital happiness as well as feeling empty are examined after the children leave home. Two women are interviewed and literature is evaluated and used in the...
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Social Welfare in America
This 13 page paper gives an overview of social welfare programs in America; and public opinion with regard to them. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Labeling Theory
This 6 page paper discusses labeling theory and summarizes four case studies in which the theory was used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Prostitution: Definitions, History, and Causes
An 16 page review of the many faces of prostitution. This article defines the phenomena and frames it in a sociological context. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Popular Culture: The Widening Gap Between Adult and Youth Culture
A 4 page contention that the gap between youth culture and adult culture is higher than it has ever been in the history of mankind. The blame lies with the media. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Life and Ideas of Karl Marx
This 8 page paper examines the theories of Karl Marx and ties them to his life. Some biographical information is included, but the focus of the paper is on his theories. Alienation, communism and historical materialism are discussed. Bibliography...
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An Evaluation of Methodology Used in Domestic Violence Research
This 15 page paper examines a variety of articles on domestic violence and explores methodology. Qualitative and quantitative studies are compared and contrasted. Which methodology is best? This paper uses the domestic violence topic to explore...
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Marx's View on Religion
This 3 page paper examines how Karl Marx looked at religion. Religions is discussed in depth and applied to contemporary society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Meaning of the Communist Manifesto in Contemporary Society
This 7 page paper evaluates Marxism in light of current practice. Much of the paper examines the meaning in The Communist Manifesto. Examples of how Marxist theory is applicable in modern times is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Task-Achievement Scaling Intervention
A 5 page paper discussing the case of a 30-year-old client who is a victim of domestic violence. The client has two children and has left the home, but she is having great difficulty staying away from her former home and her husband. The paper...
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Themes from Garrow's Bearing the Cross
This 4 page paper examines Chapter 11 from the book and focuses on two thematic elements: Martin Luther King's humanness and the fact that prejudice was hidden. The Civil Rights era is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
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Body Modifications in Mesoamerica
This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried...
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Four Topics On Culture
6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses culture and social behavior; the connection between health food and religion; complementary medicine; and body/soul/religion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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