Customary law and gender renegotiation in Africa

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/16/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « battleground for debates over women s sexuality, morality, and socio-economic power This prompted direct legislation and regulation of maternity and reproduction ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The significant aspect of Britain's colonial policy . Patriarchal control . The major contestations of Customary Law . Clash of colonial and African patriarchal forces . Control over the migration and travel of women. The marriage...»

The systematic failings of the prison system

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « In the recent years, a crisis of social regulation caused by the expansion of economic classes gave support to elites who mainly focused on solving problems ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical practices of punishment. Policy regime. New punishment policy. New penology . Conclusion. References....»

Marx and Weber: The origins of capitalism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « He rejects Marx s economic determinism. (Parsons, 1947). What Obama wants to do is increase government regulation of the financial markets. ...»

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Is there room, and how much, for immigrants in the European social model?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/31/2006   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « European Commission, DG for Economic and Financial Affairs, The EU economy: 2002 review Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Immigration: A window of opportunity for greying Europe. The economic impact of a rapidly ageing population. The contrasted picture of immigration in Europe. The coming of age of a European immigration policy and the economic...»

How long can the ‘Pay As You Go' pensions last? (followed by the case-study of France)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   05/09/2002   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « scheme has seemingly proved inefficient and irrelevant in today s economic world and of a reinforced public sector s capacity for intervention and regulation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pension scheme and today's economic world . The burden of an ageing population. Redefinition of government role in the current context of globalization. The division of national income between active persons and retirees. Pension...»

Narcotics control: The permeating aspects of the Narcotic Trade and how history and current policy have affected Canada’s ability to regulate illegal Narcotics

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/26/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « a prevalent drug community is detrimental to the social, political and economic aspects of narcotics can be abused, meaning there has to be regulation not only ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A study of the Canadian governments control over narcotic use . Indications of guidelines and their latter enforcement . Citizen participation in the passing and implementation of narcotic regulation. The need for sentencing. The...»

The impact of globalisation on the Aviation industry

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « not take advantage of local governments, some type of regulation appears to technology, fuel, operational practices, and regulatory and economic measures (What ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of the Literature.. Regional Competition and Its Ramifications.. Environmental Issues.. Unionization and Foreign Employees.. Shaping World Development.. Summary.. Conclusion.....»

How the Chinese government's control of the media impacts Chinese society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « As a direct result of this change, the economic system that existed under of ideological control has served as the impetus for the continued regulation of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. China's Media?A Historical Review.. Modern Media in China.. Control of the Internet in China.. Conclusion.....»

Obesity in children

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « (2003). Economic perspectives on childhood obesity. Economic Perspectives, 30-48. Hypothalamic regulation of body weight. American Scientist, 63, 558-565. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Our eating habits according to Kopelman.. Overview.. Causes.. Development of theories on hunger and eating patterns. . Heredity as a factor in obesity.. Consequences of obesity.. Issues.. The nurse's role in prevention and treatment...»

Conservative welfare states and the challenge of universal citizenship

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « 1962, 200 quoted by Pierson 2004, 40) thus states that economic progress is based welfare instead of reducing the positive effects of the market regulation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Universal citizenship as a moral and political demand.. A legal status for all the people.. Towards a status conditioned by the economic participation?. The social consequence and the political challenge of universal citizenship.. The...»

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