Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Defining Sociology
A 4 page paper arriving at a definition of sociology as the study of social order. It focuses on groups, but it also examines the behavior of individuals in a social context. Study of social conflict and social change are a part of sociology, but...
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Social Deviance
A 3 page paper in two parts. The first part relays the events of exhibiting mild deviance (breaking in line) at a grocery store on a busy Friday afternoon, describing individuals
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A Look at Popular Culture Through the Eyes of Massumi and Jenkins
This 4 page paper takes a look at popular culture, politics and media with two theorist's points of view. Jenkin's fan culture is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Barthes's View of Myth
This 4 page paper looks at Roland Barthe's ideas and how they are related to semiotics. Myth is discussed. Marxism is also referenced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Race, Class, and Gender: Ideologies and Societal Demarcation
A 5 page discussion of the importance of ideologies in maintaining societal separation. This paper addresses the question of the question of how meanings of racial, class, and gender identity can be reshaped, if not removed from society? What would...
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A Social View of Race, Class and Gender
A 5 page paper discussing our failure to adequately define the influences of these three aspects of society, focusing on the issue of defining poverty in the context of that faced by single mothers. It has been said that in order to attack a...
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Social Stratification and Racism
This 3 page paper defines social stratification through various insights. Racism is discussed in the context of the class system. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Looking at Troxel v. Granville and the Situation of
This 3 page report discusses a hypothetical case in which a five-year-old child has been denied access to her grandparents with who she has had an intimate and daily relationship for her entire life. Basic issues related to the legal rights of...
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Financial Aspects of Iowa's Foster Care System
This 3 page paper takes a brief look at the system. Moneys appropriated for children who turn 18 is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Are Gangs Created by a Need for Affiliation?
A 7 page paper which examines if gangs are created because of affiliation and belonging. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Contemporary Culture is Increasingly Cosmopolitan
This 3 page paper looks at globalization and how the culture has become more and more global. Examples of cities that are considered most cosmopolitan are noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Conventional Sex Therapy Compared with Intimacy-Based Therapy
This 3 page report discusses the differences that have developed related to
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Given Its Record To Date, It Is Hard To Justify The Continuing Existence Of The Un Commission On Human Rights
6 pages in length. From Locke to Hume and myriad other philosophers in between, the issue of natural rights has evolved from those who both share and oppose specific ideals associated with humanity's intrinsic privilege. The UN Commission on Human...
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Achieving Equality
This 6 page paper discusses the following quote;
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Jay Belsky/Model of Parenting
A 6 page research paper that discusses researcher Jay Belsky's model of parenting. This model of parenting has sparked considerably controversy and the added fuel to the debate of whether or not working mothers damage their children through...
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