Deviance as a Catalyst for Social Change
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This 8 page paper analyzes some of the functions of deviance and how the violation of norms actually contributes to social order. Bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Deviance in Mississippi Burning
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A 5 page paper on the Alan Parker film in which the writer examines three kinds of deviance shown in the movie: the townspeople's deviance from the norms of acceptable American society; Inspector Ward's deviance from the norms of the townspeople; and Inspector Anderson's deviance from the normal methodology of the FBI. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to the movie.
Filename: Mississ.wps

Different Perspectives of Socialization within Society and The Development of the Concept of Self
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the different perspectives of socialization in society in relation to self-image and adaptation. Socialization for individuals within society takes place from different perspectives as members of society change their roles throughout their lives and must learn the different socialization tactics related to each new role they adopt. Children and adolescents learn from the failures and successes within the socialization process which helps them to adapt to new stressful situations in addition to developing their self-image. Success in the socialization process creates a positive self-image whereas failures in the socialization process may lead to negative self-image. In addition to members within society adapting to new roles, which also include joining organizational institutions which use a variety of socialization tactics for newcomers, people from other cultures also have to learn various tactics for socialization within their new society. Sociologists advocate that society has developed a great many inequalities in the divisions between groups which exist and depending on the success or failure of adaptation through socialization, newcomers in societies will also form concepts of their self-image which may or may not allow them to conform and cross societal divisions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Different Views on Conflict in Society
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This 4 page paper examines conflict in society. Theories of Coser and Marx are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Divorce / Negative Social Implications
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The effects of divorce on society is examined from a social order and conflict perspective in this 5 page sociological analysis. Divorce is seen as the culprit for juvenile delinquency, amongst other social problems. The causes of divorce are examined and some solutions to the problem are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Divorsoc.wps

Does Lyotard's Social Theory Help One To Understand The Strengths And Limitations Of Durkheim's?
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15 pages in length. Lyotard's social theory helps one to understand both the strengths and limitations of Durkheim's conjecture, in that it allows for one to gain a significantly better understanding of how postindustrialization forced humanity to fall – at least to some extent – out of touch with the discourse of knowledge. Individualism, capitalism, consumerism and all the other postmodern quests for which people only thought they desired turned out, according to Lyotard, to be a complete abandonment of narratives, ultimately and effectively shattering the fundamental basis upon which mankind understands his existence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Does Marx's Characterization of Capitalism Hold True Today?
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This 3 page paper examines Marx's ideas and examines them in the context of today's world. Examples are provided. The paper argues that Marx's ideas about capitalism do not hold true today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Domestic Violence and Family Structure: Criteria for Effective Intervention
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A 19 page discussion of the complex issues surrounding domestic violence. The author presents these issues from the standpoint of a social worker but emphasizes that the social worker is only one component of a network of adjunctive resources ranging from law enforcement to the medical arena. Examines the applicability of the structured family theory, a theory first outlined by Salvadore Minuchin in the 1960s, to effective intervention in domestic violence. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Donileen R. Loseke's "Thinking About Social Problems : An Introduction To Constructionist Perspectives" And Wilbur J. Scott's "The Politics Of Readjustment : Vietnam Veterans Since The War": Social Constructionism
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9 pages in length. When sociologists speak about social construction of reality, it can readily be argued that their meaning is attributed to the aftermath of man's action when associated with social conduct. The vast importance of this concept helps one to effectively determine what is to be expected in any given social situation. The writer discusses social constructionism as it relates to Loseke and Scott's books. No additional sources cited.
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Durkheim & Foucault/Views on the State
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A 10 page essay that contrasts and compares the social theories of Emile Durkheim (Theory of Solidarity) and Michel Foucault (Theory of Knowledge). Each theory is examined and its tenets discussed and then the theories are applied as to how each one addresses the social problem of juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Durkheim and the Concept of Anomie
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This 5 page paper explores sociologist Emile Durkheim's concept of anomie, and argues that the freedom that man experiences under these conditions does cause suffering, and that such freedom is indeed a social and human problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Durkheim on Solidarity
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This 4 page paper evaluates one of Durkheim’s writings, and then clarifies what he means by the concept of mechanical and organic “Social Solidarity.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Durkheim's Concepts Related to Religion
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This 4 page paper examines religion with a focus on Durkheim's ideas on the sacred, profane and on rituals as well. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Durkheim's Impact on Sociology
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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 also discussed as are changes in methods in sociology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Durkheim, Weber & Marx
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An 8 page research paper that looks at Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Karl Weber, the men who are considered to be the principal "founding fathers" of the field of sociology. This investigation, first of all, offers an overview of the beliefs and methodologies of each of these sociologists, discussing how they interact and how they affected each other. This discussion will show that there is a gradual evolution in his development of sociology that goes from the macrocosm to the microcosm, that is, first focusing on society overall and then more specifically on the individual. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Durkheim, Weber & The Substance of Sociology
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A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 of the founding fathers of sociology. Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) and Max Weber (1864-1920) are two of the foremost progenitors of the field of sociology, as they both formulated major theoretical and methodological positions on the emerging science of sociology and were instrumental in providing sociology's fundamental orientation. However, while each is credited as a founder of sociology, it is also true that their viewpoints are completely opposed to one another. Examining the positions taken by these great early sociologists in their writing underlies the differences in their distinctive views on the nature of society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Durkheim/Anomic Suicide
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A 3 page research paper that begins by relating an incident in which a male opened fire on his ex-wife and then committed suicide. The writer then relates this incident to explanations of anomic suicide describes by Emile Durkheim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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