Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

An eight page paper which compares David Roediger
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The Unwritten Rules of Conversation: Observations Between Cultures
An 8 page investigation into the unwritten rules which often govern conversation. Notes the difference in such aspects of interaction as the degree of eye contact and touch, the degree of interpersonal space, and body orientation in an experiment...
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Elder Abuse
An 8 page paper that begins by presenting the data regarding the aging population in the world. The writer then discusses laws related to elder abuse, the rising incidence of this crime, types of abuse and data regarding the perpetrators of abuse...
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Human Service Systems
An 8 page research paper that investigates the basic characteristics of human service systems. Focusing on how a human service system (the FDCS) instigated a to aid in preventing child abuse, the article analyzes how human service systems work....
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A Look At Certeau's Concept of Incarceration
This 5 page paper begins with Michel de Certeau's unique take on modern life and talks about the things that imprison those living in the twenty-first century. How city and suburban life each contain elements of incarceration is discussed. ...
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A five page paper which considers the functionalist, interpretive and critical models of communication theory, the ways in which they differ, and their respective interpretations of the relationship between communication and culture. Bibliography...
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Emergence of Organizations
A 7 page research paper that investigates the conditions that theorists feel propagated the emergence of organizations as the principal method for doing work in the modern era. The writer summarizes theories that are predicated on both the rational...
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Paul Fussell on Class in America
A 9 page essay that examines and discusses Paul Fussell's 1983 book on class in America, Class: a guide through the American social system. The writer first states Fussell's major points and then disagrees with this author's stance on American...
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Herder & Spencer/Concepts of Social Change
A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the positions held by Herbert Spencer and J.G.W. von Herder relative to social change. No bibliography is available for this report.
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John Howard/18th Century Social Reformer
A 9 page research paper that examines the life and accomplishments of the "father of prison reform," eighteenth century social reformer John Howard. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Dating Norms Of College Students
6 pages in length. The concept of dating in today's society bears myriad definitions depending upon the source; when understanding the meaning to college students, one can readily surmise that dating is often a diversion from studies, as well as a...
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Socio-Spatial Perspective: Cities
6 pages in length. Turn-of-the-century urbanization proved to be a positive move with regard to overall growth; however, it was at the same time a curse upon the people who attempted to keep up with the nation's rapid development. Problems...
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which a student can carry out a sociological research project into the topic of single working mothers, which considers how data could be collected and analysed and the way in which conclusions can be...
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Karl Marx: An Overview
This 8 page paper is chockfull of information on the theorist's life, times, ideas and writings. There is information about the author's ideas about communism as well as concepts such as alienation. Several of his works are discussed. Bibliography...
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Family Violence and Abuse
This 6 page paper provides an overview of some questions on family violence, including the question of whether low-income families are really more likely to abuse their children or if they are simply more likely to be labeled child abusers. ...
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