Families Today: "The Way We Really Are" and "Amazing Grace"
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A 5 page paper which compares "The Way We Really Are" by Stephanie Coontz and "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol, examining aspects of families today. These books are also briefly discussed as they address "Am I Blue?" by Bruce Coville and "The Woman Who Walked Into Walls" by Roddy Doyle. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcoontz.wps

Families: Definition And Social Class Framework
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3 pages in length. Families of today are no more like their 1930s counterparts than 1930s families are a reflection of those from the 1890s. With each new generation comes a sort of metamorphosis with regard to the overall composition of the family unit. The synergistic impact of social, political, cultural and historical elements serves to steer the ever-evolving nature of families so they move forward with the constant progress of society as a whole; indeed, it would look rather peculiar to see a family like the Andersons from Father Knows Best living next door to the ultra contemporary likes of Ozzy Osbourne and kin. The passage of time instills myriad new and different modifications to society as a whole and families as a direct representation of that greater influence. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCFamilies.rtf

Family & Marriage
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A 9 page paper that considers the impact of working mothers on the development of the family. The writer demonstrates the social and cultural changes that have impacted the role of the family. No bibliography.
Filename: Fammar.wps

Family Analysis: Sociological Theories
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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 components of this family unit, they must be addressed in order to regain the harmony so critical to a healthy familial system; however, oftentimes what occurs is the perpetuation of said dysfunctional behavior to the point where the family structure has been undermined beyond repair. One issue in particular that relates to this circumstance is that of family violence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCFamAn.rtf

Family and Wolff's 'The Rich Brother'
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A five page paper which looks at the concept of family life with particular reference to socio-economic discrepancies, and in relation to Tobias Wolff's short story The Rich Brother.
Filename: JLrich.rtf

Family Concerns
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A 7 page research paper/essay that address three areas of family concerns. The first section addresses why the nineteenth century was a good era for families, the second section discusses family triangles, how they work and how a therapist can help, and the third section addresses the role of individual choice in parenting, advising the student on how to address these questions from a personal perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfamcon.rtf

Family Development : Courtship, Marriage, and Parenting
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A 10 page paper which analyzes the interpersonal relationships that characterize courtship, early marriage, and parenting. As an additional subject we also discuss step-parenting which is an important issue in regards to all of the commitments previously mentioned. In discussing these subjects we implement Kolb’s model of learning as a tool for assessment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAfamily.wps

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS
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This 5-page paper focuses on families and their relationship to societies. More specifically, the paper focuses on a particular situation and whether or not this situation was a creation of social systems or the family itself. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTfamsoc.rtf

FAMILY DISORGANIZATION AND SOCIOLOGY
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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 lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTfamily.rtf

Family Dynamics in The Incredibles
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A 4 page essay that discusses how this animated film from Disney/Pixar illustrates points pertaining to family dynamics. The writer discusses how the family dynamics evolve over the course of the film. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfaminc.rtf

Family Failure and Social Problems: The Views of Coontz and Kozol
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of central elements of Stephanie Coontz book The Way We Really Are and Jonathon Kozol's book Amazing Grace and defines the themes of both books in terms of their reference to the failure of the American family. This paper considers the role that the American family has played in shaping modern social problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHKozol2.wps

Family Genogram, Assessment of Ecogram-related Intervention Plan
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a genogram and an ecogram related to the need for intervention for a family participating in foster care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHGenogr.rtf

Family Integrity
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This 7 page paper discusses the concept of family integrity. The concept is defined and illustrated as is the concept of the family itself. Privacy issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA5Integ.wps

Family Relations / Domestic Changes In Modern Times
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A 9 page paper that considers the impacts that have transitioned the status of families over the past 200 years. This paper demonstrates that the social, cultural, political and economic impacts of changing families have led to increased crime and increased domestic violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dome.wps

Family Relationships
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6 pages in length. Families function at different intervals; even within the same household, relationships often shift between and among family members that cause each association to continually reinvent itself. From parent/child to parent/parent to sibling/sibling, family alliances represent the perpetual motion that reflects a relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCFamSs.rtf

Family Response to Chronic Illness
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This 8 page paper discusses the ways in which chronic illness impacts a family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVChrIll.rtf

Family Reunion as Seen Through Various Readings
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A 5 page paper which examines the theme of family reunions through various readings. The literature discussed or examined is Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use,” Seamus Heaney’s poem “Mid-Term Break,” Kazuo Ishiguro’s “A Family Supper,” Sam Shepard’s play “True West,” and Barbara Dafoe Whitehead’s “Dan Quayle Was Right.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfamreu.rtf