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Urban Legends Issues Sociology Essay
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For to get acquainted better with this phenomenon let's first recall some definitions of this phenomenon. An entry in Wikipedia states that "Urban legends are a kind of folklore consisting of stories often thought to be factual by those circulating them. Urban legends are sometimes repeated in news stories and, in recent years, distributed by email.
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Success and Failure in Housing Provision Sociology Essay
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There is a consensus that organisations should make more use of the latter as agencies are often regarded as being ‘data-rich but information poor’. Planning guidance states that housing land requirements should be met within market areas and development plan policies relating to the provision of affordable housing have to be justified on the basis of evidence of unmet needs within market areas.
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Power Dynamics and Social Work Sociology Essay
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The author states that in social service or welfare settings, this may come in the form of compliance to treatment mandates, education programs or conditions to determine and establish an individual’s suitability to care for others or himself as the case may be.
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The Origins of Cultural Ethnocentrism, Racial and Ethnic Stereotypes Sociology Coursework
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Considering cultural distinctions in thinking and behavior, it is easy to be open to cognitive and emotional reactions to the material, to start to generalize, to create negative stereotypes concerning other people. Such processes and reactions are widely spread in the contemporary world - “racism”, “stereotype”, “prejudice”, “discrimination”.
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In the Likeness of God by Philip Yancey Sociology Book Report/Review
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The paper argues that pain is a gift from God. Having pain would alert anyone when subjected to anything that would tend to destroy the body. The paper had five sections—Image, Blood, Head, Spirit, and Pain. It centered more on the connections between these five and where the Maker comes in.
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Failure of the American Dream Sociology Essay
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An excellent and bold ideal in the 18th century and at the heart of what America expected that it stood for. The Great Gatsby, Sister Carrie, and The Grapes of Wrath look at how this vision lived in the early 20th century and whether or not it had been attained.
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James Thurber and Humor Sociology Essay
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The author states that humor can promote better understanding between partners than literal communication alone. The modes of using humor are multifaceted, however, they include techniques like changing perspectives, the introduction of optimistic thinking, and bringing on a positive mood.
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Structure and Agency by Giddens and Bourdieu Sociology Book Report/Review
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Structure on the other hand refers to the issues of social setups such as social classes, religion, gender, ethnic groups, culture and customs (Bourdieu, 2008, p.108), which have a upper hand in controlling the level of opportunities that a particular person can have.
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European Satellite System Sociology Essay
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The author states that the owner of the GPS is the American government which originally designed this system for its US army 20 years ago. But this GPS became very soon a notable and decision of use among the rest of the world. The satellite radio navigation markets impelled the European institutions to opt for developing a public partnership.
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How Did General Slim Turn the Burma Campaign from Defeat into Victory Sociology Essay
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Slim supposed that the success or failure of a strategy depended not only on decisions made in the past but also on how those decisions were being implemented now by soldiers and commanders. It was therefore important to questions about who, how and why people were doing what they were doing and what they should do.
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Car Accident Sociology Personal Statement
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The author states that his friend and he were having a wonderful chat, unaware of what was going to happen next. The screeching of the tire and a sound of an explosion was the only thing he could remember. The next time he opened his eyes, he was in HCMC Burn Unit. He felt like he died during the two weeks that he was in a coma.
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God-Given Talents Sociology Personal Statement
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The author states that from scribbles and doodles, his drawings have definitely progressed as time passed. But throughout the years he realized the significance of further training towards the enhancement of one’s talents. The course was effective in bringing out his drawing character. It has certainly defined his style.
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The Problem of Low Voter Turnout in the United Kingdom Sociology Article
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As the discussion, The Problem of Low Voter Turnout in the United Kingdom, declares voter turnout is the proportion of the eligible voters who actually cast their votes or ballots during an election. Despite the huge resources and manpower that are put into arranging political elections, the voter turnout rate has been dwindling by the day. 
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The Essence of Social Responsibility Sociology Essay
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The author states that nowadays, the sight of different non-governmental organizations actively participating in the community is a normal scenario. They become active members of the community as a means of generating change. The government has its own plans on eliminating the different quandaries faced by the community.
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Family Violence: Patterns and Strategies Sociology Essay
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The author states that the patterns of violence will be broken down into causes, behaviors, and victim responses. The proposed strategies will focus on the issues involved with addressing the problem, and some methods which could be used to reduce the rate of family violence. There are effective methods that society can employ.
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Human Cognition and the Brain Sociology Case Study
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Researches have verified that it is the amygdala of the human brain that is responsible for the unleashing of human feelings from other types of human actions, particularly those viewed as evil. On the other hand, the frontal lobes are essential in connecting human symbols of responses with symbolisms of their interactive importance.
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On Community: Sojourners and Settlers Sociology Essay
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The author focuses on one topic—community—two opposing perspectives have surfaced to describe it. Taken together, these two articles highlight the differences between the immigrants in Britain and the United States which can be directly attributed to the dissimilarity of their race and culture.
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Divorce - Why Is the Rate So High Sociology Essay
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The most important part of marriage vows is the part where a bride and groom dedicate themselves to each other forever. This vow is meant to supercede all foreseeable and unforeseeable circumstances. It would seem, however that quite the opposite is happening.
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The Holocaust through Speak You Also Sociology Book Report/Review
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The author states that to choose a single book about the Holocaust, it needs to be a story that does not over-reach what the person will be capable of reading. Because the Holocaust was such a terrible human tragedy, it is of great importance that the book not try and share too much of what happened, but rather limits itself to the story of a few people.
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David Brins Conception of Surveillance Society Sociology Essay
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The author states that Brin’s conception of surveillance society is not enough rigorous to be theoretically withstanding since it lacks the power of abstraction. It is a loosely drawn conclusion from a bundle of immediate facts that do not have much significance while looking from a long-term perspective.
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English or Singlish Sociology Assignment
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The author states that Koh’s speaks mandarin at home. The only time when he speaks English is when he is in school and during national service. He used to communicate with non-Singaporean friends using English with occasional grammatical mistakes. Nevertheless, he tends to speak in Singlish with other Singaporean.
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Physical Appearance Influence on a Treatment Sociology Essay
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Several factors are identified to affect a person’s social relationship with his peers, or the type of people that he goes along with. Psychological studies on human behavior and society show that the factors such as physical appearance may influence a person’s self-esteem, perception about life and his attitude towards his environment.
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Should Older People Pay for Social Services in the UK Sociology Essay
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The government is not wrong in maintaining appropriate vigil over the spending on care and support for the elders. Social issues such as strong and healthy family lives are necessary to cope with the stress of the elderly. Family, society, and the government share the responsibility for the care and support of the elderly. 
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West Lancashire Homelessness Strategy Sociology Essay
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Young people become homeless because of many factors like problems or pressure from family and peers. This study will look into the need of these young people who are mostly aged 16 - 19 years in West Lancashire, specifically the Skelmersdale town. They are the vulnerable part of the community seeking accommodation, and as to the degree of attention given them by West Lancashire Homelessness Strategy is a part of our discussion.
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Analyses of Empowering the Adults with Learning Disabilities Sociology Assignment
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The focal point of the essay is that there are no authenticated strategies to follow to overcome this problem and no strategy can be effective unless the power structure of the society is changed and discriminatory policies are reviewed. As Freire suggested that it needs to change in the environment which promotes the values of equality and social justice.
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Land and Water - the Rights Interface Sociology Case Study
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The author states that upon requesting Hill Bob to leave the land, Hill Bob stated that he had squatter’s rights. Adverse possession is the taking of title to real estate by possessing it for a certain period of time. The person claiming title to real estate by adverse possession must have actual possession of it.
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The Dehumanization Inherent in Slavery Sociology Case Study
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The author states that we don’t really understand what the difference is, but when we see that the woman slave is subjected to far worse abuses, we also realize that Harriet Jacobs’ story does not just tell us a tale, but tells us a sick tale of a woman, mother, sexual being and a slave. Enslaved women were often used as “breeders”.
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Feminism and Masculinity Crises Sociology Case Study
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The relationship between men and women should also be seen in the social context and should not be strictly defined in terms of stereotyped & physiological characteristics. The relationship between the two groups has evolved both in public and private domains over the years and the process of evolution will continue.
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Social Responsibility and Financial Performance Sociology Essay
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The author says that these are moral obligations and social issues should be dealt with. Social activists argue that the engagement of business in social activities of improvement is clearly moral and civic value and should be carried out without the incentive of any financial gain in mind.
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Martin Luther Kings Letter from Birmingham Jail Sociology Assignment
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The author states that King possesses intelligence and ana¬lytical interest raising the audience to a high emotional level. The purpose of the Letter is to inspire black people to fight against oppression and inequality, segregation and racism, and attack political leaders and unfair state laws which deprive racial minorities of their rights.
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A Woman's Right to Have an Abortion Sociology Essay
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The author states that many consider abortion is an ethical issue, but it is moreover a constitutional concern. It is a woman's right to decide what one wants to do with her body, and it should not be distorted by anybody else. This right is assured by the ninth amendment that includes the right to privacy.
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The ICO Conference Sociology Assignment
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The author states that for Professor Markham, Organising and taking sole responsibility for the conference arrangement was very effective and somehow she was happy with the way things were moving and it was satisfying for her. She overlooked one fact that taking all possible responsibility can sometimes be very risky and things can go out of control.
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Concept Mapping of Social Communication and Its Historical Contexts Sociology Essay
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Drawing concept maps by hand may be a good beginning of a brainstorming session and flow of ideas. Besides, very often concept maps are designed directly after interviewing people and assessing existing knowledge or beliefs and the ways they are transmitted in communities literally “the way a researcher sees these processes”.
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The discussion about time value of the money Sociology Essay
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Secondly, it opened my eyes on the fact that the value of money changes. With the economic situation in the nation right now, discussion about finances seem to be the very much the concern of business organizations.
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School Uniforms Sociology Essay
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The author provides a few arguments in favor of having school uniforms or in favor of making school uniforms mandatory. School uniforms generally create a sense of uniformity and discipline in the school. When students are in the same clothes they feel that they are a part and parcel of each other.
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Asylum procedure in Ireland under Refugee Act 1996 Sociology Essay
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Data on the number of persons refused leave to land which was 4,477 in 2004 may be indicative of flows of illegal immigrants to Ireland. However it should be noted that permission to enter Ireland may be refused for a range of reasons.
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Talk about E-Democracy Sociology Research Paper
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The role of technology in enhancing the norms of democracy cannot be neglected under any circumstances. Technology helps the two-way instant communication between the government and the people which is necessary for the government to make changes in its policies in accordance with the interests of the people.
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Media as Watchdog against Racism: A Case of the Pot Calling the Kettle Black Sociology Essay
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While new developments have been introduced that have sought to alleviate the racial and religious divide in the world, it is incorrect to believe that the problem has been completely solved. We must be grateful that the world we have now is more tolerant and more accepting, but we must still try to think of steps to make further changes. 
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Welfare: from hand up to hand out. Welfare in the United States Sociology Essay
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According to Richard Caputo's "History of Contemporary Social Policy: Introduction," welfare began in 1935 as cash assistance to mothers, for their children. Eventually, Caputo writes, "all low-income families" (9) began to take advantage.
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Application of Football Fans Control Measures to Other Sports Sociology Essay
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Fights do occur between fans of opposing teams before or after a game. These fights could have been pre-meditated and carried out in a professional manner. Alternatively, they can be spontaneous occurrences that were not planned (Malinowski, 2006: 456). The latter is more common than the premeditated one. Football and violence are intertwined.
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The Hard Truth of Immigration Sociology Essay
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The author states that although many among the immigrants are able to serve their host countries, however, many among these immigrants are poor in skills and some are not that even that trustworthy to handle major employment opportunities that might be open for them to take. Many local nationals learn to feel hate.
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Why Civility Is Dead Sociology Essay
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The author states that after the cruelty pouring out from the media it is difficult for us to control ourselves and to express our feelings without passing the border of good manners. We are used to watching and listening to politicians who try to discredit their opponents on the public space.
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Jonathan Weiner The Beak of the Finch Sociology Assignment
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The author states that humans have desired to accelerate the pace of evolution to understand how transmutation has occurred and how it is that by certain kinds of environments species are able to change from one species to another. Several studies have been made to see how evolution occurs among species.
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Structuration theory Sociology Essay
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In our societies so far many sociologist like Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber played a significant roll in their studies. They where able to formulate most influential theories in their times, where the Human element took various positions in each theory
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Analysis of Sexual Identities Sociology Essay
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Even though we have not chosen our sexual identities, it is important to have an identity, to be part of society. To most people, it is a simple accepted part of life that automatically comes by birth without any compulsion or confusion. For a few others, it is a complicated, confusing, and sometimes even shameful part of biological history.
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Universal healthcare Sociology Essay
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Despite their important role, they disproportionately lack health insurance, and receive fewer health care services than US-born citizens. This lack of insurance puts a burden on the nation's economy, and their health status deteriorates as they become more prone to chronic health conditions, and their complications due to lack of primary medical attention.
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Modernity, Community or a Diversity of Ways of Life Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the model of modernity proposes three guiding factors for modern social urban life – Scale of organization, individualism, and money. Scale refers to the size of organizations that are divided into sub-compartments by specialized work and labor division resulting in indifference towards social bondages.
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Despite Legislation the African Caribbean Child is Still Disadvantaged within the Current State Provision Sociology Thesis Proposal
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Suggestions as to how this can be entered into practice, and the chronological ordering of these changes, have been discussed in the paper, in terms of first producing a ground shift in the attitudes of key workers to discrimination, and then ensuring that government-formed policies are handed down in such a form that they are easily understood and thus easily implemented.
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Rights of the Child Sociology Essay
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While parents have the responsibility of giving direct guidance and support, and providing them with a healthy environment to environment; the state, together with healthcare specialists and other members of the community have the responsibility of assisting parents in upbringing a child by proving services that the child may need.
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Rate of Population Growth Sociology Essay
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The author states that world population growth is one of the most significant concerns of the world nations at present. With an annual increase of 81 million now, the population is expected to be 9.198 Billion by the year 2050. It is remarkable to note that 99% of the growth happens in less developed nations and the average doubling time is 40 years.
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