Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Assertive Discipline
A 5 page paper that describes assertive discipline, a behavior management technique for the classroom designed by Lee Canter. Comments about the process from other theorists, such as Alfie Kohn, and practitioners are offered. Recommendations for use...
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American Attitudes Toward Race, Religion, and Disabilities
This 6 page report provides a broad overview of Americans
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Family Integrity
This 7 page paper discusses the concept of family integrity. The concept is defined and illustrated as is the concept of the family itself. Privacy issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Capitalist Exploitation of Native Americans and Irish, Italian and Chinese Immigrants
A 7 page overview of the discrimination and exploitation faced by Native Americans, and their immigrant counterparts in the early history of the United States. Emphasizes that while the situation was similar for all there were also many...
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Divorce / Christian vs Marxist Views
A 7 page paper that discusses Marxist and Christian views of divorce and the family. Specifically, the essay addresses the question of which of these two theories should be used to resolve the conflict surrounding divorce. The writer concludes that...
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Fatherhood in the 1990s
An 8 page research paper that examines the sociological debate that current surrounds the topic of fatherhood. The writer first examines the writing of David Popenoe who maintains that fathers have suffered a severe loss of status in modern society...
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Theory X And Theory Y
A 5 page paper that discusses McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Principles of each theory are discussed as well as extensions by other theorists. The relationship between McGregor's theories and Maslow's theory of needs pertaining to motivation are...
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Trust Relationships
A 2 page overview of trust relationships, an acceptance of one domain to access and exchange of information with another. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Family Development : Courtship, Marriage, and Parenting
A 10 page paper which analyzes the interpersonal relationships that characterize courtship, early marriage, and parenting. As an additional subject we also discuss step-parenting which is an important issue in regards to all of the commitments...
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Cultural Diversity
This 8 page paper provides a discussion on cultural diversity, both within the United States and other countries. There is a focus on the work of Dutch professor Geert Hofstede. His studies, as well as others, concerning cultural diversity and...
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HIV: Cause and Effect
For many years, the origin of the HIV virus was unknown. Now, scientists believe that a subspecies of chimpanzee native to west equatorial Africa has been identified as the original source of HIV-1. AIDS was first described in 1981, and the virus...
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Peter Kivisto/Illuminating Social Life
A 15 page analysis of the book Illuminating Social Life edited by Peter Kivisto. In assembling this brilliant collection of essays, the intent of Peter Kivisto is to demonstrate the practical application of social theories to understanding societal...
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Pertti Alasuutari/Researching Culture
An 8 page analysis of Pertti Alasuutari's Researching Culture: Qualitative Method and Cultural Studies. This Finnish sociologist, with extensive experience in qualitative research, draws primarily on his own work to illustrate the concepts that he...
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Utopia
Utopias, in the current vernacular, are the consequences of the industrial society's actions, a loss of hope in considering the future as created by the present. Sustainable living patterns have become the catchwords for the re-establishment of a...
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Faith and Promises in the Southern Baptist Church
10 pages in length, this paper explores the tithing and offering practices of the Southern Baptist religion. Included is an explanation of the extra contributions known as Faith Promises, commitment pledges used to finance world evangelism. ...
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