Comprehensive protection plan

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .pdf   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Threats against personal security take many forms: civil unrest, environmental threats, targeted attacks by stalkers or individuals with personal grudges, or terrorism. Though security threats are essentially chaotic, security plans must be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Cyber terrorism.. Transportation security.. Network security.. Right to privacy in the workplace.. Personal security.....»

Is there a significant difference in child-raising practices between married couples and single mothers?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In 1990, American academic Charles Murray came to England, at the invitation of The Sunday Times, to observe and discover whether the underclass phenomenon he had identified in the United States had spread to the UK. His findings were first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Literature review . Theoretical framework . Research design . Methodology . Data collection . Data analysis . Ethical issues . Limitations . Conclusion. Bibliogrpahy. ....»

How well has India's democracy served its citizens since 1947?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Since India's move to democracy in 1947, many have questioned the success, or lack thereof, of the democratization process, its advantages and detriments, the effect on society, and its role in religious conflict. There are contradictory and mixed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Their claims of the opponents . The demolition of a 16th-century Muslim mosque. The series of violent riots. The extent to which India has served its citizens. India's so-called failure to achieve true political or economic...»

How drama and theater affect sociology: Case studies on Bertholt Brechts' "The Good woman of Setzuan" and Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warrens Profession"

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It has been said that Shakespeare was a master at using the dramatics of theater to not only deconstruct society, taking it apart to show it again to the viewer, but also that through his works, society in turn was forced to take a critical look at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aims and objectives.. Theoretical framework of study.. Background summary and explanation of case study plays.. Theater represents and effects sociology: A deeper analysis.. Significance of study and conclusions.....»

Thomas Hobbes

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Thomas Hobbes was born in England, in 1588, prematurely because of the fear created by the approaching Spanish Armada. He studied at the Magdalen College, Oxford until the age of nineteen, and then he became connected to the Cavendish family,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outline.. State of nature.. Sovereignty has to be absolute.. The efficiency constraint of sovereignty. . The attributes of sovereignty according to Hobbes.. The Leviathan and its historical context.. Reference.....»

Organized crime in Marseille

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   03/24/2006   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Academic literature on French organised crime is scarce. Very few - if not any - criminology departments exist within French universities and higher education institutions. Moreover, public debate is centred on the issues of petty crime and unruly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neo-institutionalist approach . The origins of the Marseilles 'milieu'. The Marseilles criminal groups: Operating in an attractive region. Support for the 'milieu' within legitimate sectors of the society. Organised crime's...»

Affirmative action

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   04/15/2002   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In the dictionary, an affirmative Action is said to be an active effort to improve the employment or educational opportunities of members of minority groups or women. Affirmative action has been the subject of increasing debate and tension in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History of affirmative action. For or against affirmative actions. Reverse discrimination. Affirmitive actions and its success. Opponents of affirmative action. Conclusion. Questions....»

Class and inequality in Australia

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/14/2006   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «If Horne described Australian society by its "climate so professedly egalitarian" and its "Fair go, mate", McGregor points out that "it is impossible to live in Australia without coming to realize that the different social classes [] experience...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Identifying what constitute the inequalities in contemporary Australia . Natural inequality. Economic inequality. Social inequality. Why the inequalities persist and are even amplified. The liberal welfare state. A globalized society...»

Child prostitution throughout the world

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   02/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Child prostitution continues to be a growing epidemic in the world. While Southeast Asia has traditionally been associated as the sex-trade capital of the world, the last decade of the twentieth century introduced some African nations as emerging...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What Recruiters tell children. The governments attempts at regulation and law enforcement. The increase in child abduction . The children that are at risk. STDs and HIV/AIDS. Child Aid Ethiopia . Conclusion. ...»

Social Learning Theory and the Youth Gang Epidemic

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Research papers   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The existence of youth gangs is evident in large and small cities throughout America, and more often than not, delinquency and crime are associated with those gangs. Robert L. Akers and Robert L. Burgess developed the widely-accepted social learning...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The proposition made by Sutherland . The social development model used by the SSDP . Aspects of the social learning theory . Akers and Burgess's proposition on criminal behavior . The social learning theory and its application to a...»

Media Ownership, Political Economy And Media Content

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/14/2006   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Mass media has undoubtedly become the main medium used to distribute information among the population. The functioning of the mass media is complex and the influence it bares on shaping the audience's opinions and attitudes colossal, making its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The mass media as a form of capitalist enterprise . The first filter . Ben H. Bagdikian's book 'the media monopoly'. Advertising . The need for sources of information . Attacking the media by the generation of a negative...»

One brain two languages: The advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   10/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Language is such a vital part of our existence. We are confronted daily with language through interaction with others and within ourselves through our own inner dialogue. On the whole scientific inquiry and analysis utilizes language in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Defining bilingualism. Bilingualism and cognition . Positive evidence surrounding bilingualism . Circumstances that gives rise to bilingualism . Conclusion. References....»

Environmental racism

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   10/01/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «According to Fredrickson, America was able to largely ignore the "race question" until the American Revolution. Before the war for independence, Jews were mostly sequestered in ghettos and black people on plantations, so the need for a dominating...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aftermath of the holocaust. The civil rights movement . Barrack Obama's election. The rise of global capitalism . Definition of environmental justice. The environmental justice movement . The goal of the environmental justice movement...»

Terror in the Mind of God: A book review

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Book review   |   09/23/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The world has become a more dangerous place to live in the past fifteen years or so. According to Mark Juergensmeyer's book, Terror in the Mind of God; the Global Rise of Religious Violence, this can be attributed to religious terrorists, or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Major catalysts of globalization. Religious extremists' hatred of America. Usage of the tools of globalization . Connection between the rise of violence and globalization. Conclusion....»

Lady Xun: The selfless spouse

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As the daughter of an affluent father, Lady Xun was destined for a life of prosperity. However, her life was marked by benevolence, not political or economical achievements. After marrying Yuanye Zhang, her life went from extreme luxury into a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The comfortable economic position of Lady Xun's family. Lady Xun's new economic situation . Providing without borrowing money . Tthe relationship between Lady Xun and Yuanye. People that influenced Lady Xun's life. Her opposition to...»

Lenin's Bolshevik faction and the Jews in Russia

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .pdf   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Jews in the nineteenth and early twentieth century were assimilating into the broader Gentile culture of Europe, thanks to the immense pressures of modernization and, to a lesser extent, democratization. The Jews of Russia faced much of the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Jewish question. Lenin's Bolshevik faction. Lenin's approach to the Jewish question. His distrust of the perpetuation of Jewish 'national culture'. Post Tsarist Russia. Kerensky's reluctance to take Russia out of WWI. Hickey's...»

Honor killing in the United Kingdom

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Case study   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years there have been a spate of killings in the UK characterized by the family members killing their own daughters or one of the female family members. These killings have one theme in common: a female member is generally killed by her...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Perspectives on honor killing. The context of family and the states pretext for non-intervention . Honor killings as extreme acts of domestic violence. The Quran and the freedom of religion . How Prophet Mohammad...»

As the world turns: Constructing the problem of cultural illiteracy

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Miscommunication happens every day, in every type of forum, for many different reasons. Sometimes the incident is simply that - a miscommunication, but other times it bears witness to a deeper misunderstanding, based on or ignoring one's cultural or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Deconstructing the problem. Defining cultural illiteracy . Rochefort and Cobb's view. Contextualizing the problem. The social problem of cultural illiteracy . The urgency of the problem. Conclusion. Refe...»

Reforming the workplace

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The study of the sociology of work reveals that work plays a very significant role on our society, and over the last few centuries the nature of work has changed drastically, thus changing the nature of society along with it - from an industrial to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of management and employees . The TQM model. The concept of occupational self-direction. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Legal moralism and polygamy

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Polygamy - the practice of being married to more than one person - is illegal in Canada, though it is rarely prosecuted. This law seems to be based on out society's unreflective common morals, rather than on rational arguments about the harm it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The practice of Polygamy. Polygamy in legal terms. The role of morals in the law. Devlin's argument of Polygamy. Conclusion. Reference list....»

An analysis of Goldstone’s ‘The rise of the West- or not? A revision of socio-economic history’

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   06/26/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The article deals with some of the common notions concerning why the so-called “Rise of the West” (Goldstone, 2000) occurred, and then proceeds to offer counter-arguments all leading up to the final conclusion that without the presence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The web of science . The first reference . The second reference . The final reference . The first, second and the third article. Conclusion. References....»

Endangered speeches: A theoretical approach to aboriginal linguistic minority rights in Canada

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   06/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Today, as globalisation and technology rapidly increase along with industrialisation and environmental degradation, many environmentalists are calling to attention the alarming rate at which ecosystems, forests, clean water and even whole species...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discrimination and assimilationist policies . The alarming loss of aboriginal language vitality in Canada. The threat of cultural loss in Canada. Linguistic and multicultural policy . The assimilationist view in Canada. The contextual...»

Society vs. desire

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/20/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In America there is the idea that a person can be whoever and/or whatever they want and still have the chance to succeed. This is part of the so-called "American Dream". This idea is often a theme in the American novel. However, in the American...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Isabel Archer: The protagonist of Henry James' The Portrait of a Lady . Kate Chopin's novel The Awakening. Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Tropical wasteland: A fort Lauderdale community's battle for justice

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On the surface, Sunny South Florida may seem like an ideal resort area with abundant affluence and beautiful scenery. Once one heads away from the beach and toward I-95, however, a different story emerges. Densely packed neighborhoods populated...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The possible link between the dump and cancer. Studies that indicated no connection between the high cancer rates and the incinerator emissions. The governments attempts to limit its liability. Conclusio...»

The American reality: Life in the working class

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «In 1848, as the spread of capitalism and the Industrial Revolution were forever changing the social, political and economic landscape in Europe and America, early social theorist Karl Marx defined the working-class as those "laborers who must sell...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Marx's description of the working-class . Intra-family relationships between parents. A study of poor single mothers by Edin and Kefalas . Relationships with children. Networks of care. Role of extended family. The role of...»

Sociology of culture: Globalization: A threat to culture?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The post-modern era of globalization can be simultaneously considered as a threat to culture and a medium for bringing previously peripheral cultures onto the world stage. Whether one embraces its new challenges and opportunities or is skeptical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of explanation of culture. Two theories about the role of culture . The role of culture in shaping society. Redefining culture. Diminishing and celebrating diversity. Conclusion. Bibliography...»

Ethnographies in context and as fictional representations

Law & contracts   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/18/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Empirical observation and objective analysis are some of the core tenets of sound scientific inquiry. These processes lead to the recording of data and presentation of findings which confirm or disprove hypotheses, thus renewing the drive for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The sociology of the environment of social anthropologists. Instances of institutional contexts . Politics of the academy. The traditional emphasis on how data is to be collected and presented. The discussion that, 'They must become...»

The French cultural exception: Exception or exclusion?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In a bit more than one decade, culture has become a crucial issue of the globalization process. In fact, the IT revolution along with the development of transport, the increase of the international commercial exchanges and foreign investments, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The emergence of the 'cultural exception'. Global context of the cultural industry. Historical background . L'exception culturelle francaise. 'Cultural exception' and 'exception française'. The political implementation. From...»

Do studies of the social ordering of space show that the exclusion from public spaces is always a problem for women?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It has been unanimously agreed, since Foucault, that power is not an intermittent and isolated force. Rather, the concept manifests itself daily as a continuous network of power struggles exerting on any individual regardless of his status in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of particular sexual share. Need for domestic knowledge. Rosaldo's 1974 intuitions . Empirical analysis . The quality of women's integration. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

New ways of promoting gender equality

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «This paper provides an overview of gender inequality comparing Europe and North America through media perspectives and company front runners within each region. It will provide an analysis of the methods used by companies and how actions are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory and trends. Press review. United States. Europe. Conclusion. Analysis of North American frontrunners. IBM. Allstate. American express. Analysis of European frontrunners. Folksam. Aker Kvaerner. Axa. Conclusion. Works cited...»

The evolution of Chinese and French women since the nineteenth century: Differences and similarities

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «In the two last Centuries, French women and Chinese ones have realized, little by little, their emancipation. What are the matrixes which have participated to the positive evolution of the condition of the Chinese and French women? Under which form...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The movement of feminism. The birth of feminism. The emotional characters and lack of self control. The Chinese moral. The marriage situation in China. The fate of a Chinese woman . The condition of women in China. The degree of foot...»

Do you agree with Mernissi that the modernizing Moroccan society she studied in the 1970s provided no norms for heterosexual interaction between the sexes? - How far is this applicable to other Moslem societies you have read about?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Gender interactions in the Moslem world and in Western societies are often opposed in terms of the woman's place in society. The Cultural differences between the two worlds can be underlined but it is not the subject of sociology to evaluate which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mernissi's thesis concerning Morocco. Discussion on Mernissi's statement . Relevance of this thesis in other Moslem societies . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Feminism in France and in the US: A comparison

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In 1991, the American feminist movement was revived by the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas case. In the same year, Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court nominee was accused a few days before his appointment of sexual harassment by one of his former...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. French feminism and American feminism in the 19th century: The fight for women's suffrage. Second-wave feminism: Other fights, increasing differences. The come-back of feminism: New women for new battles. The organization: Independent...»

Sociological accounts of social movements

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Contemporary sociological accounts of social movements are mainly influenced by the 'new American paradigm' (crossley) arguing that social actors are rational calculators. According to these sociologists, emotions associated with irrationality are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sociological accounts of social movements . The idea of the rational actor theory . Changes in the study of social movements. Emotion as a powerful sentiment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

A cultural exploration of Slovenia in general and in terms of business affairs

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   26 pages
Document abstract : «Abstract - This text deals with Slovenia's culture in general and in terms of business affairs. Literature of contemporary culture theorists is critically discussed. Focus is set on Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions and Edward T. Hall‟s...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction . Topic and purpose . Context . Boundaries - Focus of the Study . Aims and objectives . Constraints . Outline of the chapters . Literature review . Introduction . Hofstede's work . Edward T. Hall's work . Methodology . Ethics...»

The importance of communication in nursing practices

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Within this essay appropriate references and where possible recent literature will be used to support the different forms of communication used in nursing practice. Potter and Perry (2001), describe communication as being the basic element of human...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is communication. Encoding and decoding of information. Verbal communication . Non-verbal communication . Touch . Feelings and attitudes and non-verbal communication in a very sick patient. Main skills required to achieve good...»

Understanding the effects of Asperger's syndrome on the parents

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome is often indistinguishable, using current standards, from high-functioning autism. Despite this, techniques tailored to individual cases appear show the most promise. Recent studies are too small in scale and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Cluster of symptoms. Description and emerging concepts. Reaching Asperger's. Recommendations. Conclusion. References....»

An analysis of the claim that the social welfare response to HIV/AIDS was, and remains, fundamentally inadequate

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The first official case of AIDS in Britain was recorded in 1983 but nurses said they were caring for unofficial cases before [Ferlie and Pettigrew 1990:195]. Similar to America early reports were confined to the homosexual population. When looking...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. British AIDS cases in 1985: Cross over into heterosexuals. 1986: Sharp break in the pattern of AIDS policy. Budget to cover large costs in the NHS for financing AIDS patients. Public education campaigns . Day and Klien: Reflection of...»

The role of the state in contemporary liberal democracies

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The role of the state within contemporary liberal democracies is an issue that perhaps more than any other has attracted the attentions of the social and political sciences. The concept itself is not accorded universal acceptance and there are a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The term 'government'. Pluralist theories of the state. Paying particular attention to the inputs from citizens . Conventional pluralism . The concept of neo pluralism . Marxist explanations of the state. The enduring conflict between...»

An evaluation of the strengths and limitations of a rational and strategic approach to organizational change

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Following the brief introduction of a model-ideal conceptualization of Organizational Goal-Directed-Activity, and the definition within the perspective defined by this model of such terms like 'rational (organizational) action system', 'strategy',...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Model-Ideal conceptualization of organizational goal-directed-activity. Approaches to strategy and organizational change. Classical strategy and planned organizational change. A Critical Theoretical (CT) perspective on strategy and...»

An evaluation of the claim that we live in a 'risk society' as well as a ‘regulatory state’

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this paper is to assess why it is argued that we live in a 'risk society' as well as a 'regulatory state'. By the end of this paper it should be clear that we do indeed live in a 'risk society' and a 'regulatory state' despite what others...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Are we living in a risky society?. The major proponent of ?the risk society' . Clasifying the four dangers into 4 main groups. Other prominent features of the risky society. Risks associated with genetically modified organisms...»

An evaluation of the contribution made by feminist and post-structuralist perspectives to the view of gender as socially constructed

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A number of fundamental changes have occurred this century in relation to what it means to be male or female. They emphasize the notion that femininity and masculinity are not necessarily innate categorise which pre-exist in each person and focus...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Biological classifications of sex: Inaccuracy and ambiguity in defining sex. Linguistic structuralism. Jacques Derrida: Questioning the nature of language . Barbara Johnson's concise writings and ideas of the connection between gender...»

Why do many British families of South Asian background prefer arranged marriages?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The tradition of Arranged Marriages was practiced by kinship groups in the South Asian sub-continent centuries before migration to Britain took place during the 1950's. Initially, migrants came to Britain to earn wages (Shaw; 2000;13), However, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Observing Sikh families in Punjab. The relationship between affinal links and household economics . The arrangement of marriage . Arranged marriages amongst Gujarati Prajapratis: Clan exogamous and caste endogamous. The preference for...»

The inner-city problem is one of both growth and decline

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The city is undeniably the centre of much of our social action. It is the arena in which most of our economic, political and commercial activity tends to occur, and it has become the most popular place to socialise, and to experience the cultural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The process of industrialization . Prominent features of industrialization. The theories of industrialization and modernity . Recognising that growth has indeed brought about inner city problems. The primary cause of inner city...»

An analysis concerning stereotyping people in connection with their dialect

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Language is primarily considered to perform two major functions in society. It is designed to convey information to those around us as well as establish and maintain relationships. However, linguistically (albeit from social stereotypes) certain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 'Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis'. Role of phonetic factors in highlighting ones social background. Linguistic inequality - a consequence of social inequality . Experiments highlighting dialect prejudice in every sector of society. Social...»

The future of race

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «To claim that race does not exist sounds shocking at first. So many decisions and views of the world are made taking the idea of race into account. Yet the genetic claims of race, as such claims usually perceived and discussed, are not grounded in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The consequences of believing in race.. History of racism as prejudice and dominance.. Racism: Inherent to definitions of race.. Hate in a very extreme and true form.. Ways in which structures benefits whites.. Freedom from...»

A feminist perspective on climate change issues

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Climate change has emerged over the last thirty years as one of the major issues in international politics. It is now generally accepted that greenhouse gases emissions are contributing to a process of global warming which is leading to an increased...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A key problem.. Research on men's and women's differing experiences of natural disasters.. Women who are dependent on the land.. Report on Asian Development Bank.. Cultural feminists like Carole Gilligan.. The proportion of women...»

What is ‘Postmodernism’?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The term 'postmodernism' is a somewhat elusive one for it does not constitute an ideology, such as Marxism or liberalism, nor, as Callum Brown argues, is it a 'state of government or economy…[or even] a coherent set of beliefs' . However,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Postmodernism.. Major fundamental principle.. Evolution.. The real leap between poststructuralism and postmodernism.. The concept of sign and semiotic theory in postmodernism.. The semiotic application in history.. The product of all...»

Old age and death are taboo subjects in contemporary western culture

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It may be useful to first define the two main terms that will be studied. The first term is death; the Collins Dictionary defines death as the 'end of life'. Clinically this defined as there is a lack of heartbeat and breathing along with lack of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dr Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: 5 emotional stages of dying. . Denial.. Anger.. Bargaining.. Depression.. Acceptance. . Religious belief in contemporary western society.. Life and death in the Himalayan region.. Funerals and mourning in the...»

Pounding the concrete or entering the pool: Efforts to reduce driving

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The cool, clean air blows right on my face. The radio is as loud as I want it. There is minimal lurching, and no smelly strangers sitting right next to me. My shoes are not wet, I did not have to leave a half hour early to get where I need to go,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Values and cost.. The societal level.. The theoretical underpinning for my personal change and plan.. Directly targeting individuals through incentives.. The main outcome variable.. Conclusion.. B...»

The melting pot revisited: Supporting research into the genetic diversity of the American population

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The advent of the genomic era has brought with it a host of opinions regarding to what ends genetic tools ought to be applied. There is a growing interest in research that will illustrate the genetic diversity of populations. Advocates suggest that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. From cartography to ethnography: The implications of the human genome project.. Nazis, Tuskegee and Native Americans: Eugenics fear and modern protections.. The primacy of individual over societal good.. The death of...»

Marx and Weber on the rise of capitalism in the West

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Both Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Max Weber (1864-1920) are great contributors to sociological theory. At the time of their writings, Germany was still almost in the Middle Ages compared to the most advanced capitalist country, England. Both economic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Influence of Hegelian's ideas on Marx.. Marx's main area of study.. The role of the merchants in the transition from feudalism to capitalism.. Marx's reduction of the rise of capitalism.. Weber's disagreement with Marx on the rise of...»

A discussion and evaluation of Marx and Weber's views on capitalist society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Capitalism is defined as an economic "system of wage-labour and commodity production for sale, exchange, and profit, rather than for the immediate need of the producers" (Marshall, 1998: 53). As observed by Karl Marx, capitalism transformed a small...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first epoch described by Marx.. This early primitive communist tribe.. Max Weber disagreement with the oversimplification.. Calvinism.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Behind enemy lines: The account of a conservative living in eastern Massachusetts

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to sociologist Travis Hirschi in his article Control Theory of Delinquency, the act of deviating from the norms in a given society is caused mainly, not by the social structure, but by the deviant himself and the strength of his connection...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Developing a framework.. Providing a social context.. Analysis of interview data.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Being a Jew after World War II: What it means to be Jewish in America today

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Judaism as an identity has become a different concept than Judaism as a religion. Skepticism has formed as a result of advances in science and industrialization, and religion has changed. Judaism is unique in its definition of what makes one Jewish:...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Religion.. Evolution of the laws and practices in Judaism.. Three prominent movements in America today.. The orthodox people.. The Hasidim.. The conservative movement.. Humanistic Judaism.. The Jewish identity.. The Jewish people and...»

The White House Iraq Group (WHIG): The high powered White House organization behind the marketing of the war in Iraq and at the heart of the Valerie Plame affair

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The White House Iraq Group (WHIG) is a high powered and controversial group comprised of some of the most powerful and influential people in the White House in the time leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. WHIG originates from a White House task...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief profile of each of the members of WHIG.. Andrew Card.. Karl Rove.. Mary Matalin.. Karen Hughes.. James R. Wilkinson.. Nicholas Calio.. Condoleezza Rice.. Stephen Hadley.. Scooter Libby.. The outing of Valerie Plame as a covert...»

Data on Hispanic population in Florida

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The health of the United States on the whole is not very different from the Latino, or Hispanic, population. The major health concerns of Latinos match up statistically in almost all ways except for conditions caused by unhealthy activities such as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hispanics in Florida.. Abstract.. Introduction.. Latino needs.. Services currently available.. Primary, secondary and tertiary intervention.. Conclusion.. Definition.. Importance of demographic.. National numbers.. Interesting...»

The United States and its perceptions of Canada and Mexico

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Many Americans fear immigrants. The opinions why, are as varied as the number of places, a person can be from. A hard look at what the idea means in today's discussions - and the cultural assumptions that underlie the meaning of the idea - evaluates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. American perception of Mexico.. The arguments and value in cultural discourse.. Poor conditions of immigrant labor.. Present immigration policy.. Immigration policy and border security.. A purely technical solution for a social...»

Describe the musical life during the last three decades of the nineteenth century. What effect did the reduction of discrimination against the Jews have on the city's culture?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The nineteenth century is a radical turn in music history. Not only because of purely musical elements (the Romantic style), but also because of important changes in the musical life. This evolution could be summed up as a change of scale compare to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Vienna: The music capital of the world.. Vienna: The city of musicians again.. Brahms against Wagner.. Hugo Wolf: Main figure of Viennese musical life.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Culture case study: Valley Farms International & cultural group assessment

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Understanding diverse cultures is significant if one is to be socially astute, sensitive, and effective within complex cultural contexts. The Iceberg culture theory, if used correctly, can prove to be a meaningful tool that can assist in identifying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Case Study: Valley Farms International.. Culture consideration.. Determinants of culture.. Time orientation.. Communication orientation.. Power and structure orientation.. Thinking orientation.. Improving relations.. Cultural...»

Mutations of Vancouver's Chinatown: Spatial redistribution and new territorial logic's

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Large cities tend to be inhabited by minorities, immigrants and trans-national communities. In order to study this new dynamic, I have chosen the city of Vancouver (British Columbia) in Canada. Actually, I will be spending my 3rd year in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The old Chinatown: Ghettoisation and logic of segregation.. Socio-economic profile of earliest Chinese immigrants.. Spatial segregation.. The School of Chicago's model: The ghetto.. The new Chinatown: A voluntary and intentional...»

The cultural identity and the assimilation of the Jewish Community in the Global Cities

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : «My name is Charles Terdjman, I am a 3rd year student in Sciences Po Paris, and I would like to present my comparative research about the Jewish Community in the Global Cities. Sincerely interested in the social and political studies, I wanted to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and abstract.. General introduction.. Literature review.. The concepts of assimilation, pluralism, acculturation and ethnic retention.. The communitarian tradition.. Presentation of the communities in study.. The Jewish community of...»

What drives the GenY?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Who are the GenY? Like any other generation, birthdates might be a relevant indicator. In this specific case, Gen Y are born around the same historical period, that is from the mid-80' to today. However, it is more in terms of shared needs and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The professional sphere as the ultimate way to gain recognition.. Awareness of social and environmental issues.. Individuality remains a pivotal feature. . The phenomenon of personalisation.. Gen-Y: A complex entity to survey....»

Flexicurity: the Danish Model

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The word "flexicurity" is used to describe a social system combining an easy possibility for the employers of hiring and firing - flexibility - to important social benefits for unemployed people - security. This model is typical for Denmark for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Flexibility on the labour market.. Collective agreements vs passing legislation.. Active employment policy.. Social protection via the Welfare state.. Heritage of the social system making process through the 20th century.. Social...»

The relationships between masters and slave women

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «I chose to deal with the relationships between the white masters and the black slave women during the slavery era in the United States first because it interests me a lot. Talking about it in class made me eager to dig deep into it and learn more....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Punishing the slave women.. The narrative of Sojourner Truth.. Analysis of The Narrative of Harriet Jacobs.. Today's Afro-American slavery.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

Orientalism

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the 19th century, a fad for the Orient appeared. The artists were inspired by its luxury, its mystery and of course, the supernatural that surrounded this part of the world. Orientalism is the study of near and Far-Eastern societies and cultures...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Orientalism.. Definition of the term 'Orientalism'.. Who were the first 'Orientalists'?. Negative image of the oriental people.. Orientalism in art.. Imitations of oriental styles.. Depictions of the Orient in...»

Is there a meaningful way in which we can talk about global citizenship in the contemporary context?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In his famous address at the Sorbonne in Paris, Albert Einstein laid ironically the stress on the very limits of the concept of "global citizenship". Indeed, even though the process of globalisation of trade, science or more generally speaking...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The actual and cumulative process of globalisation.. The context of globalisation and a new sphere for political theory.. The very meaning of 'global citizenship'.. A real philosophical and political concept?. Plato and Aristotle's...»

How can we make an end-studying project in India?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The overwhelming image of India is of a country stricken with poverty, consumed by religious hatred, burdened by an excessive population that shows no signs of diminishing, and divided by distinctions of class, caste, ethnicity, and language. Few...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Summary.. Preparation for travelling.. Administrative parts.. Health.. Transport.. Security.. Indian culture.. Natural environment.. Population and society.. Economy.. Benefits.. Strong impression on your curriculum...»

The perception of the United States for Canadian people

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Geographically neighbours, Canada and the United Sates share a lot of different things like language, history or an important part of their culture. They are also linked together in a political way, for instance by being two of the three participant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Canadian people.. Diverse criteria and influencing public opinion.. The Life course and generational politics theory.. the proximity of opinions.. The opinion difference between regions: Explained by the group...»

Cultural profile : China and France

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «China is emerging today as one of the major global economies thanks to its dynamic business activity and a large working population. China is known in the world for its various ceremonies and etiquette dating from the first emperors. It is necessary...»

Synopsis abstract : «The cultural profile of China.. The guanxi.. The mianxi.. The keqi.. The cultural profile of France.. The centralisation.. Individulalism and individuality.. Uncertainty avoidance.. The culture shock between China and France.. Organisation of the...»

Absolutism and the Jesuits: an ambiguous relationship

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Society of Jesus was founded between 1537-1540 by Ignatius of Loyola, followed by a few friends (Francis Xavier, Jacques Laynez, Pierre Favre), and was quickly considered as one of the main elements of the Counter-Reformation, which corresponded...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Society of Jesus and their support of absolutism.. An absolute loyalty to the Church and the Pope.. Jesuits, supporters of monarchs.. Conflicts appear between the Jesuits and the absolute regimes.. The 'invention' of democracy in...»

The theories and practices of assimilation

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"The main noise () has been about asylum-seekers and how to keep them out. But the real issue is the immigrants, and their descendants, who are already inside. Integrate these, and European societies could cope well enough with the relatively few...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Finding a definition for the concept of 'assimilation'.. France and assimilation: An exception.. The American example: From assimilation to multiculturalism.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

Humanitarian intervention: The responsibility to protect (R2P)

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The protection of human rights is now considered as an important element of International Law. However, if there are frequent calls for "humanitarian interventions" (that is "coercive action against a state to protect people within its border from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The progressive recognition of a need to protect human rights.. The contrasted etymology of the notion of 'humanitarian intervention'.. Humanitarian crises: The reaction of scholars and of the public.. 1990s: A decade of development...»

Why does Peter Berger say that "the secret of winning is insincerity?"

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «An oversimplified opposition in sociology is the contraction between two schools of thought. First, there are those who believe that society is a 'gigantic Alcatraz' that dictates every action of individual actors. Secondly, it can be said that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The thesis of P. Berger.. Challenging the deceptive statement 'I must' or 'I have no choice'.. Evaluating P. Berger's thesis.. P. Berger's methodological approach and the implications of his thesis.. Con...»

The Vietnamese in Poland

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"We have been living here for thirty years. It was a nice and quiet place. Now, we have all those people coming from somewhere we do not know" . Those people „coming from somewhere we do not know " are in fact the Vietnamese immigrants who...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Vietnamese minority.. The motivations of the Vietnamese.. Illegal immigration.. The Vietnamese.. Arrival with their whole family.. Living in big cities and in smaller Polish villages.. The working qualities of the Vietnamese.. The...»

Devolution

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Devolution is "a form of subsidiary passing power back to the people " ; " it is the transfer to a subordinate elected body , on a geographical basis, of functions at present being exercised by Ministers and Parliament." ("Definitely British,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Historical account.. The formation if United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. How devolution was decided: Historical account.. The Assemblies and Parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and how the devolution...»

Is Intercultural communication possible across the Baltic Sea Region?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The meaning behind intercultural communication is to try to bring different world views and meaning attributions closer to each others through and with the help of verbal and non-verbal interactions" . Here is a definition of intercultural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The influence of cultural diversity on the intercultural communication across the BSR.. A first overview of national and trans-national cultural dimensions across the BSR.. Languages and intercultural communication across the...»

The clash of civilizations, by Samuel P. Huntington

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In 1996, Samuel Huntington published his book "The clash of civilization and the remaking of world order". That book being a follow-up to the article that Huntington had published a few years earlier in the journal "Foreign affairs". The journal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A brief study on Huntington's theory.. Criticisms against the ideas of Huntington and his book.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

Carnival - Interpretation of Bakhtin

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The "Carnival Season" is a holiday period during the two weeks before the traditional Christian fast of Lent. The word has a Latin origin and literally means "to remove the meat" or "stop eating meat". But carnival and the "carnivalesque" are not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The positive energy of a carnival.. Carnival: A way of resisting to the temporal power.. The spiritual power of carnival.. Freedom for people of all classes.. Critcisms against Bakhtin's theory of carnival.. Carnival could have the...»

What are the main causes of social exclusion?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Shot in black and white cinema verity style, Hate (La Haine) follows a day in the life of three aimless, violence-prone, ethnically-diverse young men who hail from the same decaying housing project in Paris. Mathieu Kassovitz won the Best Director...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first cause of social exclusion.. The meaning of work for social integration.. Labour market evolutions or the outbreak of social exclusion process.. Causes of social isolation.. The loss of family and social links.. School as an...»

What place does the Maori culture hold New Zealand today?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «New Zealand, made with several small islands and two main ones, is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, around 2,000 kilometres far from Australia, New Caledonia and Fiji Islands. It is 270,000 km² large, with three million people...»

Synopsis abstract : «A historical background.. Pre-European life.. At the time of colonization.. Current data.. Maori people today.. Some remains of an old culture.. Maori obtaining redress.. Current Maori references.. A fragile culture.. History is irreversible.. The...»

Music and social movement: Reggae

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Reggae music is an engaged musical genre. It is very famous and at the same time not so well-known. Most of the people think of Reggae music as music of joy, peace and linked to Jamaica, the sunny island where everyone smokes herb freely. But in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origin of reggae.. The slaves in Jamaica.. The disc industry in Jamaica.. Disappearance of Rythm'n'Blues.. Young reggae musicians and singers.. The reggae group 'The Wailers'. . Dj'roots and new sound techniques and its role in the...»

The challenge of modernity/post modernity in the sociology of religion

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The rapid changes that took place in the last decades of the 20th century had a deep impact on the religious landscape as well. The new phenomena present a double challenge to the sociology of religion: on the one hand, it has to review, refine and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Transformations and challenges.. Why post-modernity?. Post-modernity - sense or is just a passing fad.. The instrumental (purposive) rationality.. The fragmented group identity.. The realization of crisis. . Globalization.. Religion...»

Rational choice theory in sociology: A survey

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Rational Choice (RC) is a proliferating research program in the social sciences. It is the dominant theoretical perspective in economics and an influential approach in political theory. In sociology, there are an increasing number of people working...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Rational choice theory: Antecedents and origins.. The basic model: Restrictions and preferences.. The model of man: Limitations, alternatives and extensions.. What are norms?. A general hypothesis.. The effective realization of social...»

Dust-wiping and non-duality: The Buddhist teachings of Hui-Neng

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Buddhism, for all its accolades and requirements, its notions of the sutras and of karma, for all the equanimity it offers to people of any social caste, is a relentlessly frustrating philosophy. For those who adhere to its principles as writ by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Grand Master of old.. The symbolic robe and bowl.. The peasant Hui-Neng - thrown into a competition-of-sorts. Shen-Hsiu - a seriously pedestrian view of the teachings of Buddhism. . The realization of Buddhahood.. A perpetual...»

Legal issues in child health

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Lawyers are uniquely suited to help improve the health of today's children. Many would argue that health insurance and ethics are the dominant concern in the health of America's youth. The best legal support for children is to help allow the child...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Explanations and justifications.. What do children need and want?. How assent should work.. Conclusion.....»

The structure of society: from opposite ends of the spectrum

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «While looking at the structure of a society, one can determine whether or not a civilization is being run in a sensible fashion. By observing the class structure, roles of the different sexes, the manner in which the younger generation is being...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A dialogue between Socrates and a select few of his followers.. A great image of the setting's society.. Socrates's point of equality amongst the sexes.. The structure of society in 'A Clockwork Orange'.. The most significant part of...»

Spanish assumptions of Native Americans in the new world

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Early assumptions about Native American cultures and religions played a large role in justifying the reformation of Indians' ways of life. Assumptions made by the Spaniards included that Indians lacked morality, ethics, reason, and political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Early assumptions about Native American cultures and religions.. Native American people.. Bringing civilization to the Indians.. Development of the assumptions on the subject of Native Americans.. The Spanish missionaries.. Military...»

In-depth Country-by-Country analysis of distance learning in the Middle East

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/05/2008   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «In this context, underdeveloped countries such as those in the Middle East (i.e. The Arab States, Israel, Palestine, Iran, Turkey, Sudan and Egypt) must increasingly turn to distance learning as a means of broadening access to education for their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation of DE.. Computer-based technologies.. Moving to economics as a driver.. Teachers' attitudes to the various drivers.. Private-sector interests.. Challenges for Distance Education.. Research and funding for programs.. The...»

Unholy Acts: The exile of Pope Shenouda in the context of Egyptian Religious Politics

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Soon after the end of Ramadan in August 1981, more than one hundred thousand Egyptian Muslims gathered in front of Abdin Palace in Cairo, ostensibly to celebrate the end of the fast. Western newspapers, however, reported that what appeared to be a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Egyptian Muslims gathering in front of Abdin Palace in Cairo.. The assassination of Sadat by a Muslim extremist.. The most dramatic example of this technique of distraction.. A popular political joke during Sadat's reign.. Pope...»

Debunking video game myths: The controversies vs.The reality

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Welcome to Liberty City, a rendition of New York City in the popular series of Grand Theft Auto. Released by Rockstar Games in April 2008, the forth installment continues the tradition of being as controversial as the three GTA's before it. With...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Liberty City - a rendition of New York City.. Putting game developers on the defense.. Violence and crime.. Sexual themes.. Sexually enhanced characters like Lara Croft.. Games as sexual therapy.. Edu...»

Truth in dualisms

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Social theory continuously finds itself facing predicaments surrounding the notion of dualisms. Many of the dualisms prompting debate among theorists include: micro/macro, voluntarism/determinism, subjective/objective, and agency/structure. These...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dualism: A structuralist perspective.. The epic works of Karl Marx.. Structural Marxism - one of the many branches of structuralism.. Talcott Parsons attempt to shift from the dualism of agency and structure within grand sociological...»

National identity

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «What separates human being from other animals within our world is our innate ability to recognize and define our own existences. This ability in which we posses can not only create cohesion amongst groups and societies but it can also lead to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishment of a nation-state and the states legitimacy to rule over a population.. Understanding the significance of a nation-state.. National identity and nationalism.. A nation with a recognized set of commonalities.. The notion...»

Do we live in a post-industrial society?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Contemporary society has increased in its complexity over the past three and a half decades. The labour market as we know it differs rather immensely from what was experienced at the turn of the century. Labour has evolved so dramatically that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The shift in industrial society since the 1960's.. The increase in the non-standardization of labour.. Social exclusion.. George Ritzer's proposal of another theory which contributes to social exclusion in modernity.. Ethnic...»

The alternate approaches of the Black Panthers and Martin Luther King Jr.: From within or without

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Citizens of the United States will always be able to take pride in their country for its place as first true democracy in world history. Every citizen (a term which has carried with it countless shifting definitions) has always had the right to vote...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The country's racial-class dynamics.. The explanations for the phenomenon of black underclass.. The flaws in MLK's strategy of working within the system.. Segregation through ?freedom of choice?.. Tackling the geographic divide...»

Utopian communist society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Classic studies have always been the basis for many scholars in the analyses of modernization and current environment speculation. Classic studies pose challenges to the inquiries that surface in sociology; overturn the formalism of public...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Thesis statement.. The need for Utopian communist society.. Political conflict.. Political might.. Social discontentment.. Economic disparity.. Transitioning from Capitalist order to Communist society.. Conclusio...»

Are psychopaths untreatable?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/16/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Psychopathy equals violence. Whatever rubric is used identifies a person with a greater likelihood of violence, often motivated by opportunism, sadism or material gain. Treatment responsivity and harm reduction as treatment success in high-risk or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The many distinguishing features of Psychopathy.. The idea of relapse prevention.. To examine the psychopath construct.. Psychopathy as a socially devastating disorder.. Professional override, the possibility that a...»

Two theories of my life

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «: Using the developmental theories of Erikson and Piaget (primarily Erikson), and critiques of the same, the life of Valencia Richards, a non-traditional adult student will be critically examined. Richards experienced malnutrition and abuse as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two central elements of the development of Valenica Richards.. Individual identity, or faced identity diffusion according to Erikson. . McDonald and Stewart-Hamilton.. History in the psychology of pathologizing the behavior of...»

Hip-Hop's influence on culture

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Hip-Hop, over the course of the past thirty years had grown from an improvisational street art in the South Bronx section of New York City to a multi-billion dollar business and cultural phenomenon. Hip-hop is thus also a major cultural influence. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hip-hop culture.. Hip-hop creed - 'keepin' it real'.. Hip-hop vs jazz.. The current crop of hip-hop artists.. The critic bell hooks.. Conscious rap.. Conclusion.....»

Healthcare for the uninsured

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It can be said, with some truth, that the American healthcare system is the best in the world. Technology levels are high, specialists abound, innovations in treatment, care, and prevention are matters of course, and physicians and other medical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Medicaid.. Medicare. Children.. What is to be done?....»

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