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Robert Merton and Social Structure, 2008.
This paper looks at Robert K. Merton's theories regarding social structure and anomie.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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In this article, the writer notes that according to the philosopher Thomas Hobbes, without social controls, because of humanity's biological impulses, life would be nasty, brutish and short. Although we as a society now reject Hobbes' mode of governance, many theorists of crime seem to adopt a similar line of analysis. The writer points out that they see crime as a product of the individual rather than society, and crime as having biological rather than sociological origins. However, the writer discusses that Robert K. Merton's theories of social controls and anomie give a persuasive example of how there is considerable evidence that some social structures exert a definite pressure upon certain persons in the society to engage in nonconformist rather than conformist conduct. The writer discusses how the social structure of a society, in this case, American society, sets certain norms, such as the norm of success. The writer concludes that it creates institutional norms, like the ideal that capitalist firms must quickly show a profit.
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"Those who doubt the truth of this statement need look no farther than a college campus to see it in action. College students who might never have drank before attending school, or perhaps only had a glass of wine in private at family dinners and functions may feel pressured to drink to fit into the dominant social milieu. These students may not even enjoy drinking, and very likely know the logical consequences of drinking to excess, including sickness, the dangers of alcoholism, failing grades, and even overdosing. There is also the chance of engaging in foolish and regrettable behavior, and even putting one's self at risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
"The students have been made aware of the fact, by the school's administration, that it is illegal to drink until they are over the age of 21, and that alcohol is not permitted on campus."
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Corporate Responsibility, 2008.
This paper looks at the issue of corporate responsibility, focusing on the organization, Gap Inc.
1,844 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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In this article, the writer notes that today, the excellence of companies is not rated purely on their competitive nature and profits made. In fact, their social responsibilities, contributions and attitudes are also considered a huge part of their image and popularity. The writer discusses that major industries, entrepreneurs and managers have the additional responsibility to oblige the needs and rights of their workers, their customers, the societies and communities they serve as well as the overall atmosphere. In this paper, the writer studies the corporate responsibility of Gap enterprises in order to understand the manner in which multi-national corporations are currently defining and managing their responsibilities with regards to human and environment right as well as the labor or workforce demands and needs. The writer concludes that Gap Inc. is one of the leading enterprises in the world that realizes its social responsibility and acts according to its obligation to the community by engaging and initiating ventures that can help in the enhancement of working environments, employee expansion, environmental awareness, efficient and satisfying labor supply chains, etc.
Outline:
Introduction
Gap Enterprises
Supply Chain Labor Environments
Employee Growth
Community Investment
Environmental Issues
Conclusion
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"The GAP enterprises realize their responsibility and accountability to the community and also realize that their success lies in the networking that they are able to do with the community they are in and the way that the community responds to them. Hence, they have made sure that they correctly assess and evaluate all their strategies and how they affect their own commerce and the environment of the community both in the short and the long term. The GAP enterprise does well in adapting their objectives in accordance with the community i.e. in developed markets they target the strong-minded and independent youngsters while in the developing markets they target the women to help them break out of the contemporary cycle and enhance their work capacities.
"With the increase in the social responsibility of the corporations and business entities, the GAP enterprises like many other corporations now have to work hand in hand with the government if they want to make the community feel like they can trust the industry."
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Social Skills, 2008.
A review of the skills which are important in school with respect to positive interaction with peers, time on task, and academic success.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 72 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a research study that attempts to determine how daily social skills instruction would affect the reduction of victimizing behavior in school and if pro-social behaviors would be demonstrated by students with learning disabilities at a small private school in Sarasota, Florida. The study also attempts to determine if instructing teachers in social skills education would have an impact on reducing victimizing behavior. Data were gathered through surveys to support the need for such social skills instruction in the daily curriculum. The paper includes tables.
Outline:
Restatement of the Purpose
Restatement of the Procedures
Reporting of the Findings
Findings
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" Do the faculty and staff believe social skills education received by the students had an impact on student pro-social behavior? Seventy-five percent of the teachers noticed improved pro-social behavior. When teachers were asked if they would recommend daily social skills training to other teachers/schools, 100% of the teachers stated that social skills are necessary and students must be able to properly read the teacher. "
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Single African-American Mothers, 2008.
A review of the social welfare aspects of of the Great Society and the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 with regard to single African-American mothers.
1,922 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper reviews two approaches in social work to single African-American mothers and poverty. The first approach, practiced during the "Great Society" era of the 1960s and 1970s, focused on state-provided welfare, housing and other assistance for single African-American mothers and their families. The second era, starting with the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, focused on integrating poor African-American mothers into the workforce, and providing support services to insure that those mothers could support their children, learn a trade, and become self-supporting. Specifically, this paper presents a sociologically-oriented study of both approaches, establishing what works and why, and what elements can be improved. The paper discusses the two programs in three parts: (1) it explains the goals and implementation of the Great Society program, (2) it explains the goals and implementation of the Welfare Reform Act, and (3) it compares and contrasts the two programs, with a sociological analysis of the outcomes and consequences for social workers.
Outline:
Introduction
The Great Society: Goals and Implementation
Background and Purpose of the Great Society
Actual Implementation
The Social Challenge: Needed Assistance Wasn't Available
Welfare Reform Act, 1996
Background
Concerns about TANF and Current Welfare Programs
Conclusion
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"The ambitious programs called on a significant increase in social workers. At the time, there were only 2,000 social workers in HEW, but the need was estimated at 35,000 in order to implement the imperatives of the CAP and the "War on Poverty." The predictable result was that many of the new hires had no experience, academic or working, in social work. By the time of the renewal of the act, in 1967, Congress attempted to modify the AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, portion of the act in order to address concerns about absent fathers. The perverse effect was that those who had a father present were penalized, while those who were single mothers without an actual, even common-law, husband found their welfare payments reduced. In addition, AFDC provisions paid single mothers additional monthly amounts for each new child. The result was that, by 1970, poverty had been reduced, but the rate of single-parent families increased substantially."
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Print Media Effects, 2008.
This paper looks at the effects of the print media on policy making.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that print media has a great influence on the policy making process because it is the link between those that make policies and the beneficiaries of those policies, namely the general public. The writer notes that the media, printed media included, plays a very important role in American society. Its main role is that of informing the public, and for this alone it has the power to reach as many as possible. The writer points out that print media, unlike other types of media, is consumed by those interested in the issues revealed by a specific publication. Those that follow political print media are clearly individuals that are interested in the issues raised and so political information and investigations reach an interested public. The writer concludes that the media is not entirely fair or just and it sometimes fails to cover both sides of a story, thus taking advantage of its power. Even considering these disadvantages, one can conclude that the media has a great influence in politics and policy-making.
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"Print media, because of its daily or periodic reporting, has the ability to bring to the public attention all types of political issues, even exposing some problems and be the first to draw attention on a specific topic. This kind of power of influencing policy making and even dictating what subject must be discussed in political circles makes print media the most powerful organism in a state. Print media draws attention on a subject that attracts public interest and because of the public interest generated by a media story, politicians are forced to consider the subject and even create their policies around the interest shown by the media public. Considering that we are all media consumers, political issues reach every one of us and so we are aware of what is going on at the highest political level."
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Power in the Public School and Corporations, 2008.
This paper discusses and compares the power sources of public schools and corporations.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the sources of power within an organization can have a lasting impact upon what the organization accomplishes. The writer points out that both corporations and public schools have various sources of power that are responsible for the manner in which the organization performs. In this discussion the writer describes the various sources of power in the administration of a corporation when compared to the public school system. The writer also describes the individual roles in each organization and specific powers they have in running the organization.
Outline:
Introduction
Sources of Power in the Public School Environment
Sources of Power in Corporations
Discussion and Conclusion
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"In addition to the aforementioned power of the superintendent and the school board, these individuals are also responsible for such things as health, nutrition and the safety of students in the case of an emergency. In most cases school superintendents have also served as teachers or school principals. Superintendents are often chosen because they have the ability to organize and bring people together. Superintendents and school boards are absolutely necessary as it relates to ensuring that the public school systems are operating effectively.
"Additionally principals and assistant principals also serve as the immediate sources over power in each public school. Principals also act as overseers to ensure that the policies established by the superintendent and the school board are implemented. Principals are also responsible for carrying out disciplinary actions when school rules are broken."
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Poverty in America, 2008.
A research paper examining the causes of poverty in the United States and whether poverty can be ascribed to the individual or to society.
4,346 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 114.95
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This research paper analyzes the causes of poverty in the United States. It discusses the factors that affect poverty and then analyzes to what extent poverty is a result of social structure and to what extent it can be ascribed to individual factors. The paper also looks briefly at the future of poverty and the possibility of eventually eradicating poverty from our society.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background and Statement to the Problem
Research Questions for Paper
Rationale
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
Literature Review
General Views and Overviews
Alternative Views and Theories
Proposed Methodology
Implications for Research and Practice and Ethical Concerns
Conclusion
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"There is little doubt that poverty is a serious issue that affects modern society and is present in both the developed and developing countries of the world. However, what is less clear and much debated are the causes or the underlying causative factors that lead to or create poverty. There are many different views and theories about this aspect. There is also a central ideological divide about the causes of poverty; which views poverty either as an individual falling or as a consequence of societal structures and forces, creating a situation in which poverty is allowed to exist. This proposed study intends to investigate these causative factors, taking into account the often contradictory and opposing theoretical viewpoints and stances on the subject. The study aims to achieve a certain synthesis of theory and practical documentation and data, which will shed light on the causes of this modern social blight. It is also hoped that this study will contribute to future research with the aim of the eventually eradication of poverty in our society."
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Educational Intervention, 2008.
This paper looks at educational intervention as it relates to minority groups.
4,441 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that in today's modern society, schools are sometimes forced to leave some children behind. However, for some multicultural students, the noble idea of not leaving a child behind has not yet been taken seriously with the general public and a lot of educational systems which includes special education. Furthermore, the writer notes that the progressions of credentials, assessment, categorization, placement, and instruction have truly meant to put down their cultural and linguistic differences. With that, it is apparent that school systems overlook multiculturalism and diversity especially in educational intervention, where the minority students are placed. The writer concludes that educational intervention is an issue in school systems because multiculturalism and diversity is not a main concern for those who are not a part of minority groups.
Outline:
Introduction
Addressing the Issue
Learning and Communicating Techniques
Culturally Responsive Teachers
Diversity and Multiculturalism in Preschool
Multiculturalism and Issues with Educational Intervention
Conclusion
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"From the above techniques, it is apparent that some of the communication techniques can be used on a minority group of children within educational intervention to break down some of the cultural barriers. For example, prompting children for good behavior and using computers as a way to communicate with minority children can be extremely helpful until a proper way of communicating between the educator and student becomes establish, which they will feel comfortable with. Once a communication technique is established, it will become easier to understand one's another culture and way of thinking. Furthermore, educational intervention would be more accepting of multiculturalism and diversity, which means no child will be left behind despite their cultural differences."
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Thomas Malthus and Modern Agriculture, 2008.
A look at Thomas Malthus' view of modern agriculture in light of his criticism of the Poor Law.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper relates that the arguments presented by economist Robert Thomas Malthus in regard to the English Poor Law can be expanded to numerous areas, including agriculture. The paper discusses the features of modern agriculture and Malthus' potential beliefs. The paper then shows how, due to the unique features of our contemporary economy, the liberalized markets and fierce competition, most of Malthus' arguments no longer find a practical application.
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"Thomas Malthus was a renowned economist of the seventeenth century England. His main areas of interest were demographics and the status of the population. One of his particular works was an essay that criticised the implementation of the Poor Law. This law was meant to relief poverty. It presupposed that a community's poor were identified and then aided by the wealthy population. The paupers were all brought together in workhouses, which were locations where the poor would live and work. The law was both welcome and criticised: the intention to aid the poor was noble, but on the other hand, it disadvantaged the working community and was perceived as an encouragement for poverty."
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