Schwartz/Who Cares?
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A 5 page book review/essay that examines the premises posited by David Schwartz in his text Who Cares? In this text, Schwartz (1997) not only defines what is lacking in our society, but offers sensible commentary and suggestions on what can be done to correct this situation, as well as what is wrong with some of the steps that are usually taken to correct social ills. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Self-image and self-presentation
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A seven page paper which looks at the way in which self-image and self-esteem are developed, and their relevance to self-presentation techniques in impression management. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Serial Killers
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A paper which looks in detail at the social phenomenon of serial killing, with reference to sociological, psychological and biological theories. The paper also considers specific examples of serial killers, in particular Aileen Wuornos. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Sexuality, gender and the social construct of identity
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An analysis of the concept of sexual identity within the context of socio-cultural ideologies, and the construction of identity. The writer looks at Foucault's perspective on identity, and at theories of masculinity and femininity in relation to postcolonialism. Bibliography lists 12 sources
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Seymour Lipset/Continental Divide
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A 10 page research paper that analyzes Seymour Lipset's book Continental Divide, which that while Canada and the US look practically identical, there are striking differences between the two countries. After analyzing and summarizing Lipset's major points, the writer offers a survey of three critical opinions to the book. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Siblings and Intelligence
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An 11 page paper which examines the possible effects siblings have on intellectual development. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Sigmund Freud: Social Order and the Individual
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Sigmund Freud believed that the assault upon liberal society through various movements represented a struggle between the need for rational social order and the instinctual demands of the individuals. This perception is examined as it is presented in his work “Civilization and it Discontents.” No additional sources cited.
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Skocpol's States and Social Revolution
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In 7 pages, the author reports on Theda Skocpol's States and Social Revolutions: A Comparative Analysis of France, Russia, and China, and discusses what she perceives to be the question Skocpol is trying to answer, Skocpol's main argument, the theory Skocpol draws, how this answer was reached, the methods used in research, flaws with the argument or theory, and critical comments are given. No additional source cited.
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Social Alienation
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This 3 page paper looks at Hochschild's The Managed Heart and Berman's All That Is Solid Melts into Air. The books are compared and contrasted in respect to their take on alienation. Karl Marx is mentioned. No additional sources cited. .
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Social Change and the Family Structure
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that have taken place in the American family and the impact of social forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Social Change from a Functional and Conflict Perspective
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This 9 page paper examines social change and how it can be viewed from different perspectives. Functionalism and conflict theory are the models used in this analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Social Class Distinctions Based on Spatial and Perceptual Divisions
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This is a 5 page paper using the theories of Bourdieu, Lacan, Baudrillard and Barthes to discuss the theories of social distinction. Traditionally, sociologists have found distinct separation of the classes based not only on monetary and educational standards but also are largely classified by cultural capital, language and psychological distinctions from others. While parents may attempt to overcome these distinctions through mobilization through the classes in the interests of their children, there are still many factors which they cannot overcome. However, postmodernists do not agree that the same social distinctions are made in today’s society as individuals are overcoming social distinctions and forming new relationships based on common interests and reality because of capitalism, consumerism and the modern media. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Social Class in Contemporary Society
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This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Marx, Weber and others to discuss social class in contemporary society. Various ideas are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Social Construction in Non-Human Animals and Its Significance to Animal Liberation Arguments
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This is a 4 page paper discussing social construction in non-human animals and its significance in animal liberation discourse. Research within the past several decades has led to many studies which have concluded that animals, and especially primates, have social constructions and social learning behaviors which are similar to that of humans. Through the study of social construction in animals, primates, rats, and guppies among many other species have shown social learning behavior such as family sharing, food foraging instruction, and many other cognitive behavior learning such as induced motivation, matched dependent behavior and emulation of those within their social group among other constructs. In addition to the social constructs which have been found to exist throughout the animal kingdom, researchers and animal activists discuss the importance of letting the social behavior of animals become well known as their “human-like” social constructs may make people realize the importance of liberating those animals held in captivity. Animals activists argue that not only do animals feel pain just as humans do but they also lead productive social lives, previously considered to exist only within humans. Once this has been successfully presented, animals should have the same social rights given to humans in addition to the protection of their natural environments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Social Constructionism and Child Sexual Abuse
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This 3 page paper critiques an article on child sexual abuse using the social constructionism model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Social Context and Cultural Context Are Intertwined
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This five-page-paper discusses the importance of nderstanding cultural context in understanding human nature. It opens with a dialogue about the differences in cultures and how that can affect the human behavior. It discusses the several perspectives that cultural context and human nature are viewed by. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Social Continuity
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This 4 page paper argues that we need the structure provided by society in order to function as humans; and that we have formulated rules and regulations that allow us to create a society in which we feel comfortable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSocCon.rtf