Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Theories of Subculture Violence
10 pages. In the wake of a series of killings on the east coast by a sniper, this paper examines the subculture violence and the control theories that might lead to this type of action. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Durkheim's Impact on Sociology
This 7 page paper provides a look at the impact of sociological methods and studies used by Durkheim the classic work Suicide. Durkheim is seen as integral to the development of sociology. More recent methods employed to the concept of suicide are...
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Children Who Join Gangs
5 pages. Children who join gangs have a high level of alienation. Includes hypothesis, methodology, research needs, variables, methods of analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Utopian and Dystopian Literature Between 1500 and 2000
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the type of literature to emanate from the time period. Apocalyptic literature is touched on. Machiavelli's The Prince is one work that is explored. More's Utopia is also discussed. The paper focuses on...
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Can People Work Their Way Out Of Poverty?
8 pages in length. Breaking out of the poverty cycle requires more than merely finding a better job. In order to overcome the oppressive existence of poverty, people need to become educated, address the myriad cultural and political restraints...
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Platonic View Of Poverty
8 pages in length. Plato's perspective on poverty would have reflected the effects of individualistic tendencies within society and the fact that people are far too concerned with their own well being to fend for those who cannot fend for...
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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT ARTICLE: AN ANALYSIS
This 5-page paper is a statistical paper based on research as put forth by the article "Can You Do A Community Assessment Without Talking to the Community?" The paper examines the research methods used by the authors, offers a critical analysis, and...
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Comprehending September 11th: A Sociological Perspective
This 5 page paper takes a sociological view and presents insights on Marxism and conflict theory. Weber and Durkheim's ideas are explored as well The World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters, which occurred on September 11, 2001, are discussed in...
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Abortion and Sociological Research
This 7 page report discusses the issue of abortion and the application of a sociological model through which it may be studied. Several published research efforts are reviewed and their relevant facts presented. suggestions are then made for the...
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The Concept of Self
5 pages. The concept of self is not considered to be undermined by genetic science. 'Self' as described in this paper is not the genetic makeup of humanity but of the inner spirit, the soul, and the essence of one's beliefs. The explanation of...
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Concept of Self and Genetic Science
10 pages. Is what we know about 'self' connected to human genetics? Or is our sense of self something that comes from within? This paper explores the concept of self as it relates to genetic science, and how the two might be related. ...
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Violence in Society
This 7 page paper provides a general overview of violence in society. The paper provides information on domestic violence, gang violence, school violence and violence as it is portrayed and prompted by media. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Lookism: Male Perspective
5 pages in length. Society is filled with various 'isms' that serve to define and ultimately separate the groups for which these words were created. While some of these expressions are beneficial to people as a whole
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Social Welfare in Twentieth Century America
This 9 page paper looks at social programs and charity for three different eras. The Reagan years are discussed as well as Clintonian America. A great deal of emphasis is placed on F.D.R.'s stint as president during the Great Depression. Changes...
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Risk Society
A 9 page paper. What is the risk society? What is the world risk society? What makes the risks in the existing society different than the risks in previous societies? These are some of the questions addressed in this essay. Beck offered the concept...
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