Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Portuguese Emigration
The emigration of the Portuguese in the eighties is the focus of this 6 page paper. Discussed in detail is their trek from Portugal during a time of political upheaval to the United States. Newark, New Jersey and Boston are highlighted. Also...
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The Truth About Working With the Stars
An 8 page paper which examines why movie stars aren't much fun to work with and what people should know about them. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Life In The City / Advantages & Disadvantages Of Urban Life For Children
A 7 page paper considering the ways in which living in urban centers is associated with advantages or disavantages. Focus is on lower-income families in the inner city, for whom many of the cultural advantages of the city do not apply, the...
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Society And The Individual
A 6 page overview of the role of the individual in society. Questions whether it is the individual who shapes society or society which shapes the individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Census 2000
5 pages in length. Determining the number of people who live in the country -- or on the planet, for that matter -- has significantly more to do with merely establishing a numeric representation of how many physical bodies inhabit the various...
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Race Relations in American Society
A 5 page paper discussing two books in relationship to prejudices. The books are, 'Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americas,' by Leonard Dinnerstein, Roger L. Nichols, and David M. Reimers, and 'Lies My Teacher told Me: Everything...
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American Gypsies
A 6 page argumentative paper that states that Gypsies not only should not be discriminated against, like any other race, but some of their ideals should be enjoyed and preserved as contributions to the American fantasy against the status quo. ...
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Qualitative Research In The Social Sciences
A 15 page research paper that gives an overview of this field of research. It defines qualitative research, contrasts it with the concepts behind quantitative research, and explores the conflict between these two major forms of academic research....
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Sociology and the Characterization Of The Discipline
A 15 page paper that considers the characterization of the sociological discipline and the importance of this determination in relation to classical sociological theory. This paper answers relative questions about bias and efficacy in creating a...
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Trends Affecting the Individual
A 5 page research paper on the role of the individual and trends that affect it. The writer details selected rights which are currently at issue, specifically gay marriage, communication privacy, gun laws, and abortion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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How Much Have Public Attitudes Really Shifted?
A 14 page paper evaluating the mechanisms underlying shifting public attitudes toward sexuality, globalization, drug and alcohol use, and marriage. Too often, we allow our attitudes to be shaped by movies, news items and bored celebrities who have...
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Shifting Public Attitudes
10 pages in length. Where the world is headed is anyone's guess. If the barometer on such direction is based on shifting public attitudes, however, there are some diverse and alternating roads ahead. The climate of public attitude is dependent...
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Transforming The Social Definition Of Violence
Both sides of the debate surrounding expansion of the definition of violence is outlined in this 4 page essay. Some believe that prejudicial invectives, slurs, or insults should be included in the definition. The paper concludes that the definition...
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Violence in the Southwest
As society expanded, the use of aggressive force became more an accepted component of the substance of societal boundaries. The clash of ideas and the need for more space became the primary reasons given for violence against and between social...
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Rent Control
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the rent control issue. Its impact on a variety of U.S. cities is discussed as well as other areas around the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources
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