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.
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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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Economics and Ethnicity / Their Importance In Education
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A 3 page overview of the concepts of ethnicity and economic background and their importance to academic success. Relies heavily on 'Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society' (1998) Donna Gollnick and Philip Chinn. Concludes that it is neither ethnicity nor economic background which is a primary determinant of academic success but presentation and attitude. No additional sources citred.
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Edgerton's Raney
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The focus of Clyde Edgerton's Raney is the relationship between a newly married couple from very dissimilar backgrounds. This 5 page paper looks at the relationships between the characters in terms of family systems theory, structural theory, Bowen's theory and Satir's modes of communication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Elton Mayo on Society
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10 pages in length. A critical discussion of the life & works of Elton Mayo -- author of "Human Problems of an Industrialized Civilization" and "Social Problems of an Industrialized Civilization." Bibliography lists a total of 4 sources.
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Emile Durkheim And Social Problems
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A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses Emile Durkheim's theories, including the theory of anomie, and then applies the theories to the social problems of teenage pregnancy, homelessness and poverty. The writer also discusses why Durkheim's theories can be applied to these social problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Emile Durkheim: Overview
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A 5 page paper which discusses some of the theories and perceptions maintained by Emile Durkheim. Some of the subjects discussed are social facts, social forces, suicide, and collective consciousness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Ernest Becker?s ?Escape from Evil? and Lina Wertmuller?s ?Seven Beauties?
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This 5 page report discusses and compares the 1976 Lina Wertmuller movie ?Seven Beauties? with the 1975 book by Ernest Becker ?Escape from Evil.? In both, the positive nature of deceit is always seen against the deadliness of honesty. For example, Becker?s own dark view of what it means to be human is contrasted and emphasized by Wertmuller?s own dark humor regarding what it means to be human. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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