Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Marvin Harris' "Our Kind"
5 pages in length. Dr. Marvin Harris leaves nothing to speculation when it comes to cultural convention. The anthropologist set a precedence of immense proportion when he sought to explain why cultural practices vary so greatly from one another,...
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George Orwell's '1984': Pertinence To Today's Society
6 pages in length. Perhaps George Orwell's prophetic novel about a totalitarian existence was merely a result of the author's overactive imagination. Maybe, however, it was a warning. Orwell, himself, said he did not believe such a society as he...
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The Significance of Social Stratification
This 14 page paper looks at social stratification as it respects society and social work. Theories of Weber and Marx are compared and contrasted. The concept of social stratification is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Family Violence
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and the cycle of violence as they relate to family violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Contemporary Society And The Neoclassical Theory Of Consumption
5 pages in length. The neoclassical theory of consumption is alive and well in contemporary society. Within the secluded boundaries of wealth, purchasing expensive items for no other reason than because they can be afforded represents the...
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Suicide: Rates, Definitions and Preventative Measures
This is a 8 page paper which discusses that various theories, types, and rates of suicides found in the U.S. today. Introduced by Durkheim, researchers still use his types of suicide (altruistic, egoistic, and anomic) to try and explain suicide and...
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Labeling: How It Impacts One's Life
5 pages in length. The writer discusses cultural labeling and academic performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Labeling: How It Impacts One's Life : 5 pages in length. The writer discusses cultural labeling and academic performance. ...
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Family Analysis: Sociological Theories
6 pages in length. The family structure is based upon the participation of its members, with each individual bringing an entirely different perspective and approach to the overall composition. When something goes awry within the fundamental...
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Environmental Assessment: Public Places And The Elderly
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of public washrooms and street intersections as they relate to the elderly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Marx's Ideas on Capitalism
This 5 page paper evaluates a statement attributed to Marx that lumps utilitarianism, freedom, property and equality together. The statement is analyzed and Marx's ideas on capitalism are evaluated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Expectations & Reality
6 pages in length. The writer discusses the expectations of a life-changing move, as well as the harsh realities associated with such expectations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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CHILD ABUSE
This paper covers the concept of child abuse, reviewing the history, definition and what is being done through legislation to reduce the trauma associated with such abuse. The main thesis that the paper supports is that child abuse is not new,...
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CHILD ABUSE AND CLINICIANS
This tutorial essay addresses several issues that clinicians and health care practitoners must consider in issues of child abuse and neglect including profile of an abuser, determining when abuse has taken place and whether a child should be...
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Children Of Broken Families: Contribution To Social Problems
8 pages in length. Parents often do not comprehend the far-reaching effects their actions have upon their children; indeed, mothers and fathers may wrongly believe that some children are old enough to both understand and accept the concept of...
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Disliking Certain Foods: Nature Versus Nurture
8 pages in length. Since the dawn of man, people have been eating a variety of foods in order to maintain nutritive balance. Ancient man sampled an assortment of berries, foliage and animal flesh as a means by which to obtain all the necessary...
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