Hidden and Public Transcripts/Use of Power
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A 5 page research paper on James Scott's model of discourse that delineates between hidden and public transcripts. Basically, public transcripts are the face that subordinated people assume for those in power, while hidden transcripts are what they really think and feel. Scott makes an excellent argument that this model for considering discourse illuminates the dynamics of social power structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khhidpub.rtf

Historical Materialism
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This 4 page paper delves into the concept and provides an overview of this Marxist theory. Contemporary views, and alterations of the nineteenth century theory, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA041HM.rtf

History of Prostitution/Sociological Perspective
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A 7 page research paper that offers a brief history of prostitution, which is analyzed according to several sociological perspectives: functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khhisho.rtf

Homicide in England and Holland
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A paper which looks at homicide rates in England and Holland with particular reference to sociological theories of homicide, and the methodologies required to make a valid comparison between the two countries. Bibliography lists 35 sources
Filename: JLhomeng.rtf

HOSPITAL STRUCTURE AND WEBER’S BUREAUCRACY
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This 3-page paper, based on Max Weber's theory of Bureaucracy, outlines the importance of bureaucracy when it comes to the efficient running of a hospital.
Filename: MThostbu.rtf

Housing As Social Control
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A 9 page discussion of the different social control theories utilized by the United States and Tibet / China with respect to housing. The United States and China have very different forms of social control, especially in regards to the settlement of land in another country, as China is settling Tibet. While it would seem that the United States and China/Tibet would have nothing in common in regards to their settlement policies, the fact remains that both countries use a similar social theory as the basis of social control in their neighborhoods. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Soccontr.wps

How Alienation Destroys the Sprit of Man
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This 5 page paper examines Karl Marx's theory of alienation. How capitalism creates it, and how communism can be a solution, are issues discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA445Mrx.rtf

How and Why Leisure Should be Increased in Society
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This 7 page paper argues that leisure is important and can be increased through the implementation of Communism. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA350le.rtf

How Capitalism Thwarts Creativity
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This 3 page paper examines Marxism in modern day society. Examples are provided. Alienation is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA611Mrx.rtf

How Do ‘Identity’ And ‘Obsolescence’ Contribute To This Continual Change In the Fashion?
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This 7 page paper considers the following quote “Fashion is dress in which the key feature is rapid and continual changing of styles” and discusses this with reference to the ideas of identity and obsolescence. The paper is written using a range of examples to show how fashion has developed proactively and reactively to these influences. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEidentfash.rtf

How Limitations Imposed by Society Hinder Self-Discovery: A comparison of 1950s and present day culture
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This 14 page paper examines 1950s culture and compares and contrasts it to culture during the 2000s. It is argued that the limitations imposed on society was detrimental to personal growth. The paper focuses on adolescence and the choices they make. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA53950s.rtf

How Marx and Durkheim's Theories Expanded on Enlightenment Thinking
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This 3 page paper looks at the theories of Marx and Durkheim. The theories are compared and contrasted and related to Enlightenment ideals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA522enl.rtf

How Marx and Weber's Theories Relate to Globalization
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This 8 page paper examines the theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber and applies them to globalization. Globalization is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA549glo.rtf

How Social Theories Explain Crime
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This 4 page paper examines several theories: Labeling Theory, Social Strain Theories and Differential Association. How each of these theories explain crime is the focus of this paper that provides several examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA518the.rtf

How Sociological Theories Explain Society
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This 5 page paper looks at a few theories which are the resource mobilization theory, rational actor theory and Piven and Cloward's suggestion to disrupt the system. The theories are evaluated. Many examples are provided. No bibliography.
Filename: SA222soc.rtf

How Suicide Can be Altruistic
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This 3 page paper examines the concept of altruistic suicide. The focus of the paper is on an article submitted by a student concerning the suicide of a 13 year old boy. The situation is evaluated in light of Durkheim's theories. No bibliography.
Filename: SA609sui.rtf

Human Capital Theory
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the theory and also goes on to critique it. A definition is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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