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The Barbary Coast: An Informal History of the San Francisco Sociology Assignment
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The Barbary Coast was for almost seventy years, the most deprived district in America. It was an outgrowth of Sydney-Town and the “Sydney Ducks” were the first criminal elements comprised of Australian convicts and ruffians. They set up the dancehalls and bawdy houses which proved to be a fertile ground for breeding burglars, thugs, arsonists, and swindlers.
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The Differences between Macro and Micro Sociology Sociology Assignment
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The two seem to be quite different from each other but are yet thoroughly connected with each other. Macro sociology analyzes broad-scale systems such as the economical and political systems of the country. It is seen that some sociologists argue that macro sociology is better in analyzing the key aspects of society whereas some argue.
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Censorship and the Global Network Sociology Assignment
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The author states that nowadays lots of countries think over the problem of internet censorship implementation. But, in accordance with the Committee to Protect Journalist's data, the countries with a high level of filtration of internet content are suppressing the human rights of the citizens by restricting access to free media.
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Sensitivity to Native American Beliefs Sociology Article
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The issue of the hydroelectric projects in America during the 1950s and 60s is a case in point. The building of dams such as the Grand Coulee Dam and the Garrison Dam at sites that were earlier graveyards of Native American tribes indicates insensitivity to groups' needs in the minority.
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Mother-Daughter Relationship and Weight Concern Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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Examine relationships on three variables: body image, beliefs about appearance, and leisure constraints as solicited from the response of college-aged students and their respective mothers. A fairly large sample size of 116 female students and 76 mothers were used where participation required the use of computers to generate the needed information. 
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National Fire Protection Association Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the codes of NPFA are not legal codes and possess no statutory implications unless provided in the jurisdiction on which it is applicable. The codes and standards, extensively adopted in the United States, are however intentionally crafted with language suitable for the compulsory application.
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The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbecks Commitment to Justice for the Poor Sociology Book Report/Review
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The title of Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath uses the terminology of the Bible to recall images of revenge and suffering, in which the blood of human beings is pressed out by an angry God. A title makes the reader think about the sufferings that poor American citizens had to endure during the time of the Great Depression.
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Evolution of the American Urban Society Sociology Book Report/Review
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The social, economic, environmental and political aspects of the history of the states shape the present lifestyle in America. This, in turn, has led to the creation of an urbanized society as a result of the rich history of America (Chudacoff, Smith and Baldwin, p. 204).
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My Childhood Educational Development Sociology Assignment
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The author states that when he considers my childhood education in retrospect he is drawn to Rodriguez's notion that, “Years of schooling must pass before the boy will be able to sketch the cultural differences in his day as abstractly as this. But he senses those differences early”.
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International Public Administration Sociology Assignment
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The author states that international public administration includes formulating public policies and implementing programs charted according to the respective public policies. Policy formulation is crucial in successful public administration. The implementation of the policy is very much based on different policy directives.
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Nation Guard Youth Challenge Program Sociology Article
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The program is a 17 month long intensive and engaging divided into three phases: a two-week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, a 20-week Residential Phase, and a one-year Post-Residential Phase. The first phase involves a demanding orientation and assessment period, and the place of residence for the early two stages is within a military base.
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Criminology Is More than Just the Study of Why People Commit Crime Sociology Article
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Nowadays, criminology is done in a scientific manner. This is in addition to the theoretical understanding of criminology. Both the psychological and sociological factors that relate to crime and criminals are studied. The objective is to develop tools to minimize cases of crime, reform and rehabilitate criminals (Bhatti, 2009).
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The Future of Power by Joseph Nye Sociology Book Report/Review
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He defines three main categories of power: military, economic and “soft power,” and explains how different situations require the application of different types of power. Towards the end of the book, he describes also a new concept called “smart power” which is the ability to use different types of power in combination for maximum effect.
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Social Control Theories and Self Control Theories Sociology Assignment
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Hirschi has tried to shed light on the reason behind people’s conformity to society. Furthermore, it has been stated that there is little possibility that responsibility for action is placed on the criminal entirely. Most of the felonies committed are a direct result of inefficient monitoring by the families of the criminals and the authorities.
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The Concept of Sustainability and Its Importance in Today's Global Economy Sociology Assignment
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Arranged marriages are a means of procreation for a line without the person involved having to make any effort on his or her own. Love marriages, on the other hand, require effort on the part of both members of a couple. Love marriages are often used as a means of joining two large fortunes to create an even larger fortune.
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I Never Promised You A Rose Garden Sociology Book Report/Review
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The Prime character is a female teenager who is a Jew by religion and discriminated against on the basis of religion in the school. The novel has been written in the setting of a US environment. The novel unfolds in the first person in most of the chapters. It was written at the time when the administration of psychiatric drugs to patients was not very common and patients were treated using such kind of therapies.
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Human Rights and Global Citizenship Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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Social Studies seeks to develop vital attitudes and values, understanding and knowledge, and skills that are essential for learners to become responsible and active citizens, involved in the democratic process, and increase their awareness of their ability to cause a change in their societies, communities, and world.
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The Dynamics of the Material and Ideological Conditions in Society Sociology Book Report/Review
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There are two seemingly opposed and yet complementary ways to analyze society. On one hand, there are those who would like to interpret society from a pure materialist view. This is captured by Marx’s famous quote, “it is not consciousness that determines life but it is a life that determines consciousness”.
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The Impact of Drug Court Involvement on Recidivism Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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The validity of this information is not only got from the authors and the publisher who have accredited sources, but also from the fact that the information has received backing from accredited various researches. The information has been justified and validated by distributing it to the justice system.
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The Level of Distress Sociology Assignment
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The distribution of respondents based on their financial strain revealed that those who were very often financially strained had the highest distress levels. In contrast, those who never were financially strained had the lowest distress level.
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Modelling a Rational Choice Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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The article explains an experiment that was carried out to find out the role of pre-conscious process in exercise behavior change by butting into comparison the efficiency of 2 exercise intervention. These interventions are guided imaginary and manipulation of implementation intention.
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Hitler's Talk by Trevor-Roper Sociology Book Report/Review
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The first talk of discussion is statement 7-we don’t want to educate anyone on atheism. Arguing this statement might bring up several questions some asking whether he was a Christian or not. Basically, what is true in political discourse will always be more true when put in discussions of religion.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Sociology Book Report/Review
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The 7 habits described in this book are; be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand…then to be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw. The book explains in comprehensive detail the application of these habits for making the families more effective.
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The Importance of Symbols in the Human World Sociology Assignment
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Herman (2003) writes that “Meanings, then, are conceived as social products arising through the defining acts of individuals as they engage in social interactions – social products that may, in turn, exert influences upon them” (p. 1). Through symbols that have meaning, human beings can navigate the world related to culture and environment, a sense of order created out of commonly understood symbols, and the implications for those symbols.
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Locating Topics of Interest: Managing Sex Offenders in the Community Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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The article analyses the efficiency of contemporary practices used by the criminal justice system in managing sex offenders particularly after their release into the community. Study entailed a review of literature from varying sources such as Nexis UK, Academic Search Elite, as well as Criminal Justice Abstracts.
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Understanding Human Diversity and Populations at Risk Sociology Assignment
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As one of my classmates who were a Muslim started voicing his opinion, I loosed interest in the discussion and even openly challenged his knowledge on the same. This is because I grew up knowing that only the Christian doctrines are right. I, therefore, believed that whatever the boy would say was definitely wrong.
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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville Sociology Book Report/Review
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No matter the situation, this woman always exhibits joy and is quick to exchange pleasantries. She also does not overindulge in pleasures but knows how far is too far. This woman is quick to submit to her husband even though she knows that there is democracy. She has channeled her mind to perceive that her husband has an absolute final say in the marriage.
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The Dynamic Metropolis Sociology Assignment
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There were new machine systems with new power sources like electricity, solar panels, and the use of steam. This was during the Industrial Revolution. Improved agricultural methods were inputted like the use of tractors in the farm cultivation instead of bulls. This led to a growth in agricultural products as it increased due to the use of new methods of farming.
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Comparison of Baby Boomers and Generation Y Sociology Assignment
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Oranges and apples belong to very dissimilar types of fruit families. The former ones are squashy and pulpy, while the latter ones are hard and come in various types. In this way, both of these fruits differ in multiple dimensions for instance; apples are obtainable in several colors, while their partners are not so versatile in their colors.
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The Convict Lease System Relation to the Book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Sociology Book Report/Review
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The convict lease system is a nice way of exposing various factors that led to the oppression of people and trauma from past practices including slavery. The two factors are important for an individual, communities, and society at large. Approaches identified in the essay and challenges from the past should be the driving force for change.
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All about Love by Bell Hooks Sociology Book Report/Review
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Love is one word that carries with it a lot of meaning every time uttered. There are different types of love and the manner one expresses love is the only way to determine the type of love that they bear. Many authors have come up with various theories and ventures that may assist the contemporary human being to gain insight into love and the related aspects.
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The Negative Effects of Welfare Spending in America Sociology Assignment
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As of the report for the fiscal year 2011, the total funds spent for the “federal welfare programs amounted to roughly $ 1.03 trillion. This excludes entitlement programs to which people contribute”, according to Sessions, J. SS expenditures in 2011 was $725 billion while for Medicare, it amounted to $ 480 billion.
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A Campaign to Reduce Poverty and Inequality in Bangladesh Sociology Assignment
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The author states that ‘poverty’ can be defined as the circumstance where the basic needs of people remain unsatisfied due to the lack of adequate resources, particularly due to lower-income capacity. Some of the major causes of poverty are identified as unemployment, rapidly increasing population.
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A Theory of Middleman Minorities Sociology Assignment
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‘Middleman minorities’ return to their respective homeland after saving enough financial resources to make them comfortably successful; while some remain as permanent residents. From among the noted reasons for not returning, the following were presented: (1) adverse political conditions in home country;
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The Life Story of Upton Sinclair Sociology Book Report/Review
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These working conditions are described so vividly that anyone who reads them might become revolted by the conditions in these meatpacking plants. The novel is most realistic, as it follows the life of an immigrant, Jurgis, and his family who comes to America in an attempt to have a better life.
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Schlosser's Argument in Chapter 1 of Reefer Madness Is Effective Sociology Book Report/Review
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Despite efforts to link the books together the books are understood as having separate ideas. Schlosser argues that the black market in the US market brings in illegal cash into the economy in spite of the bans in place. Therefore, Schlosser views that black market operations should be legalized. 
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Professional Social Worker Interview Sociology Assignment
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She was noted to have graduated with a Bachelor of Art's degree in Sociology from The George Washington University and had pursued a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. One schedule a face-to-face interview with Ms. Sullivan on a Friday afternoon and she willingly accommodated one’s request.
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A Sociology of Crime Sociology Assignment
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A major way in which sentencing decisions affect patriarchy regards the insensitivity that accompanies sentences on female offenders. Criminal justice should acknowledge that gender creates a disparity in which crime is viewable. This is because women possess different pathways into crime and criminality as well as unique reactions to imprisonment. 
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The Idea of Civility and Incivility Sociology Assignment
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The way we treat each other is what matters to determine civility. Civility is accompanied first politeness, this is a manner in which carries himself on the occasion that he or she is seeking assistance. For instance, assuming one is the receptionist, a client approaches him or her to seek guidance on a certain issue. 
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Relationship between Engineering and Globalization Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the impacts of globalizations have been felt in various academic fields as a result of the various advances in communication, information technology, and international trade agreements are executed. The advances in the various disciplines of engineering have been influenced by the development and growth in globalization.
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My Childhood Clarks Baby Shoes Sociology Assignment
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The author states that according to many experts, one of the most critical methodologies employed in the study and analysis of fashion history is the interpretation of objects. Although the standard historical research methods can also be used, the most widely used approach is Julie Prown’s methodology.
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Black Otherness and African Diaspora Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the ‘Other’ is only strengthened by its opposition and lack of identity. The in-group represents the norm and has an identity that is recognized, while the out-group is identified by its differences, faults and is susceptible to discrimination or exclusion. The dominant group is in a position to impose the value of identity.
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Do Martial Arts Really Teach Humility and Respect Sociology Assignment
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The author states that even though martial arts are getting popular at present, still many people have concerns about its utility. Some people argue that learning martial arts would cultivate aggression in the minds of people. At the same time, many people believe that martial arts can promote humility and respect.
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Problems of Poverty Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the existence of poverty has continued to suppress the wellbeing of the people as more people suffer and even die out of the severe consequences of this scourge. Scholars have teamed up to establish the factors that lead to poverty and the best strategy that can be used to form a zero-poverty community in the world.
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Predictors of Violence Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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Alienation from school and family appeared to partially mediate effects of sensation seeking and aggression on the use of violent Internet content. A negative feedback loop model for linking uses and gratifications approaches to the study of effects of violent media content on adolescents is suggested.
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American Families Past and Present: Social Perspectives on Transformations by Susan M. Ross Sociology Book Report/Review
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Dr. Susan M. Ross is a sociology professor in Lycoming College from the year 1998. Dr. Ross obtained the Ph.D. degree from the New Hampshire University. In the curriculum of Lycoming College, she was involved in looking after the ‘Women’s and Gender Studies Program, ‘the Sociology-Anthropology Department’.
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The Lifeblood of the World's Economies Sociology Assignment
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The author states that fluctuating voltage, which is the result of this sudden breakout, does cause lower operational efficiency in electrical appliances. These frequent brownouts and prolonged breakouts affect the electrical appliances in a way that it increases the losses of the buyers, changes in power and torque, hunting.
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Audiences and Fandom: Spectacle/Performance Paradigm Sociology Annotated Bibliography
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It is through the engagement of the students in maintaining their statuses and maintaining the relationships, that they remain audience to Facebook, YouTube, and similar websites all the time, serving to confirm the strength of the spectacle/performance paradigm since it is an observable factor operating in the contemporary world audience (Hsu, 2007:599).
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Facebook, Friendship and Pursuit of Happiness Sociology Assignment
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In addition, to the above, it is obvious that the word ‘friends’ has been used loosely in the world of Facebook. This is also true in other social media including LinkedIn and Twitter, which have indeed replaced Aristotle of friendship with a different modern one which entirely wipes out the real happiness brought about by real friendship.
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Social Scientists Sociology Assignment
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According to Anderson and Bushman (2001), long term effects of aggression from violent media results from developing, rehearsing, and eventually automatizing aggressive knowledge structures. Therefore, children regularly exposed to violent video games acquire stable, aggressive scripts that guide their behavior in responding to confrontational situations.
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