Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Marx and Engels' Views on Capitalism
This 8 page paper looks at some of Marx and Engels' theories as it respects capitalism. Alienation is discussed and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Nationalism and Multiculturalism in America
This 5 page paper suggests that America is a melting pot, and people should be able to hang on to their roots, but they should recognize that national identity is important. Immigration is discussed and pictures along with text are referenced from...
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Home care workers
A paper which looks at some of the difficulties faced by home care workers, and the ways in which these might be alleviated in terms of greater support, networking and financial assistance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Comparison of Marx and Weber's Theories
This 8 page paper provides an overview of Marx and Weber's theories. They are compared and contrasted. Capitalism is discussed in terms of each of the theorists' ideas, but many other concepts are touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Alexander Rosenberg/Predictability in Social Science
A 5 page discussion of a point from Rosenberg's Philosophy of Social Science. For the purposes of discussion, Rosenberg reduces the fundamental perspective of all social science to one principle, which he refers to as "L." However, he then argues...
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Grounded Theory
This 5 page paper gives an outline to the model of grounded theory, a reseach method widely used in social science research. The bibliography cites 7 sourced.
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Origins of Genocide
An 8 page research paper that investigates various theories that concern the origins and causes of genocide. The writer discusses general theories as well as those that address specific genocides. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Wren Walker's "The 'Traditional Family' That Never Was"
5 pages in length. Wren Walker's "The 'Traditional Family' That Never Was" seeks to dispel the myths of "traditional family values" that most Americans believed to exist during the 1950s. With television programs like "Father Knows Best" and...
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FAMILY DISORGANIZATION AND SOCIOLOGY
This paper examines the concept of family disorganization and, through various articles, attempts to dispel some of the myths as to why families to become disorganized. The topic is exampled from a sociological and societal standpoint. Bibliography...
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A Case Study of an At-Risk Brooklyn Youth
This 8 page paper looks at a case study which emanates from a New York Times 1993 article. It features a boy who was headed down the wrong path but turns his life around. The story is relayed and an attempt to explain the situation sociologically...
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MAN
This 5 page paper deals with the changing male image in today's society. Sources used are George Mosse:The Image of Man and Frank Pittman's: Man Enough. Focus is on chapter 9 of both books, which shows how popular icons and images have had an impact...
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A 7 page review of the book by Randy Albeda and Chris Tilly. is an expose
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Child abuse
A five page paper which looks at some of the causes of child abuse and neglect and the different ways in which society deals with the issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Media violence
A six page paper which looks at the way in which violence on television is thought to affect children, and the ways in which this issue can be dealt with by society as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Gender Inequality in the 1990s and Beyond
This 9 page paper takes a look at gender inequality historically and points out that it is still ever-present, despite changes in society. The ways in which society constructs gender is duly noted. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8...
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