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Race and Poverty, Changing Poverty and Changing Anitpoverty Policies Sociology Essay
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There has been substantial progress in the fight against discrimination on the basis of race. Civil rights have also been expanded and many Americans are enjoying the benefits of expanded democratic rights. Despite all these achievements, poverty is still colored. Lin and Harris (01) contend that poverty is a result of the cumulative process and does not arise as a result of a single source.
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Two-Way Thinking by Hannah Rachel Bell Sociology Book Report/Review
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In the book two-way thinking, Hannah Bell tries to bring to the fore the beautiful culture possessed by the aboriginal people. She portrays the way the Aboriginals view life and land and how they have preserved their culture and history through rock art. She contrasts the two ways of thinking between the aboriginals and the westernized Australian people (Selin 2003, p.87).
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War, Terrorism, Torture, the Environment, and International Justice Sociology Essay
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Citizens can only be termed as citizens when they are able to acquire political power. There would not be a state without the citizens living in it so as to be able to make up the government of the state. The government of a country is usually tasked with the duty of making laws that will govern its citizens. The individual has a duty to obey and live according to the set moral standards.
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Diversity in Japanese Society Sociology Essay
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The existence of the indigenous community, who live in the northern parts of the nation highlights that they are not all equal. It is a small community with a population estimated to be around twenty thousand. Attempts to make the nation united with the same practices failed considerably as this community had their own way of doing things which were unique to most communities in the region. 
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How Globalization Affects Ethnic or National Identity Sociology Literature review
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The paper found out that through physical contact and diffusion of ideas, globalization aids in ethnic consciousness change by inculcating new practices that were not part of a given ethnic group. This is particularly made possible through aspects such as modernization that leans towards western culture and other aspects such as intermarriages, and international trade and relations.
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The Native Australians Sociology Research Paper
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Historically, racism is most protracted among the indigenous people whereby the majority of the Australian community identifies the indigenous group as the outsider group in the Australian society. The first wave of racism was encountered 170 years back during the arrival of the First Fleet and the second wave was observed during the Australia pre-referendum era.
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Racial Profiling: Inductive and Deductive Sociology Coursework
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Comparative criminal justice studies are dedicated to illustrating how ethnic minorities and immigrants are treated within the criminal justice system on a worldwide basis. Without exception, the incarceration rate in the U.S. demonstrates that the incarceration rates of minorities far exceed that of the particular majority ethnicity.
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Communication Is a Key Factor in the Life of Organizations Sociology Term Paper
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The last point regarding negative messaging was more sensitive since it has become the norm of the department to be unnecessarily blunt. The team members developed a habit of pulling legs and pointing out even small mistakes of others. Managers were so blunt in pointing out problems of their subordinates to that extent where their ego gets hurt.
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Labor Force in the United States Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the labor force consists of working-age people who are actively employed or seeking employment. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed persons with the sum of unemployed persons and employed persons and multiply this with 100. There are 10 million unemployed.
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The Impact and Effect of Divorce Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the perception of children more closely resembles the shock of actual death. Divorce causes anxiety, grief, and depression for much of the same reasons and degrees as does death. A divorce encompasses many variables, all or some may play a role in contributing to difficulties for children.
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Ideologies of Welfare Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the Poor Law, an amendment to the first Poor Law passed in the 1600s, was passed in 1834. Earl Grey, then Prime Minister, established a Poor Law Commission to examine how the country could best deal with the conditions of its poor. Among the problems was health care.
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The Influence of Youth Gangs Sociology Assignment
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The author states that recent decades have seen a significant rise in youth murder, shootings, violence, and drug activity. Drive-by shootings, once an aberration that was perceived as a rarity, has forged its way into the public consciousness and headlines our daily papers on a regular basis.
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X-Men: Embodiment and Identity Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the concept of identity is also contextual which means that it is influenced by the circumstances under which an individual is in. Finally, because identity is influenced by other persons and circumstances, it is always “in process” which means that it is never a fixed idea but is always changing.
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Experience of Racial Discrimination Sociology Assignment
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The characters in ‘The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas’ help to illustrate how the Nazi regime was crude and uncouth in their military operations. They maimed, beat, kicked, killed, and even burnt Jews because of their race. Accordingly, the administration of the regime enacted education policies that fostered racism. 
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The Theories of Universal Ethical Egoism - Supermarket Behaviour by Lawson Sociology Article
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An act is good if it serves the best interest of the doer. This dictum implies self-centrism, which necessarily entails overlooking or ignoring the interests of others. This theory exemplifies the adage ‘to each his own,’ and applying this theory to the present dilemma means that the mother who fed her small son fruits while doing her grocery chores was not wrong, but was right after all.
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Stalins Policies on Women and Family Sociology Assignment
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The author states that Joseph Stalin, a renowned Russian leader has been of great interest to historians all over the world. Being a part of the Bolshevik government he introduced various policies to make Russia a strong socialist economic state. The new communist policies initially attracted the support of the Russian people.
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Gambling: the Compulsive Gambler Sociology Assignment
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The author states that with this group special consideration has been given to the ethics of whether footballers should be allowed to gamble on the outcome of matches. We have found that certainly in terms of compulsive gambling there is usually a psychological or sociological problem behind it.
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Roles of the Military in Modern Society Sociology Assignment
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The author states that in modern times, the military has been used, not for defense but to advance civilian policies in places such as Vietnam and Iraq. It has been postulated by many that America gained its wealth through its subjugation and exploitation of ‘weaker’ groups by the stronger and thus more dominant white male establishment.
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Comparison of Two Theories of Modernity Sociology Article
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The critical theory is limited in that it critiques but does not change the existing system. Moreover, the decline of the Left movements is another limiting factor in its application modern social theory, suggesting that a new language of theory may now be needed in the new global context that the world has evolved into. 
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Minorities are Over-represented throughout the Criminal Justice Process Sociology Coursework
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All British citizens enjoy lawfully guaranteed equality but for ethnic minorities, equal access to the criminal justice system is unquestionably lacking. Inequality exists on two levels, the prejudices of individuals regarding predominantly the race and religion of others and the disparity of societal access created within the political realm.
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Why Disagreement Is so Common Sociology Coursework
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Mental health and substance abuse social workers are also present and they are responsible for people who are mentally challenged, afflicted with a mental disease or indulge in substance abuse, like drugs. They provide consultation and therapies to such patients and work in rehabilitation centers for the betterment and welfare of such people.
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Relevance of Sociological Theories to Health Sociology Coursework
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Through these theories, people in the field of medicine and health are able to explore new ways of understanding the mystery of the human body and its afflictions. Different approaches could not have simply come about themselves theories about people, interactions have played a vital role in developing these.
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Little Angels Sociology Case Study
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Price, location, and reputation will be a critical factor in the success of οf Little Angels. We will compete in the market by offering the most aggressive prices, first-rate childcare services, as well as leading-edge οf age-appropriate curriculum programs. The center will also maintain positive relationships within the community and with parents.
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Women in Computing Sociology Case Study
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The second strategy of this paper suggests that computer science courses should be more oriented towards practical fields of work. This would greatly increase the appeal of such courses for women. Computer science curricula have traditionally been oriented on the basis of male ‘fascinations’ with the aspects of the subject that may appeal to women students being largely ignored.
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Differences between Sociological and Lay Ideas about Illness from the Biomedicine Ideas Sociology Literature review
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Parsons urged that illness is the inability of an individual to carry out day-to-day social duties and tasks. This can be due to the inability of an individual to remain well in the occurrence of trauma or disease or may be the propensity of an individual to fall sick due to stress; in this case, illness was seen to be a form of deviance.
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The Ecology of Human Development Sociology Assignment
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The author states that anti-oppressive practice assumes that all examples of oppression arise in hierarchical relationships. While research suggests that most do, some discrimination and harassment come from peers and from those without other forms of power. Bronfenbrenner's theory stresses the bioecological model.
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Social Psychology: Stereotypes, Attributes, Prototypes Sociology Book Report/Review
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The author state that Miss Marple’s age group and social class dictate that women should remain in the home. This strong attitude, based on personal direct experience throughout her entire life, could have a negative effect on the affective component of our relationship. The affective component refers to the mood that is associated with the attitude.
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Health Status of Immigrants in Canada Sociology Case Study
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The author states that research must be consistent and aligned with practice and policy to guarantee that the migrants who are given clean bills of health remain healthy. As communities need basic health care services, responsible for this vital service must consider and include non-Canadian residents, such as refugees and immigrants, on their list.
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Feminist Model and Employment Policy in Canada Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the feminist model views how government social policy impacts women. Government social policy strongly supports the dependency of women on the male. Women are necessary actors in social welfare; as clients, reformers and state employees of the welfare state, yet the welfare state has been negligent in meeting women’s needs.
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Stereotyped Homosexuals in the Military Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the military is one of the institutions in American society, specifically those within the realm of public employment that adheres strictly to doctrines that clash with the ideals of democracy and equality. In comparison with the mainstream organizations’ policy of equality, the US military has semi-ambiguous policies.
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Analysis of The Corrosion of Character Book by Sennett Sociology Book Report/Review
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Sennett presents different examples of how changes in the work-related environment have actually resulted in the change in freedom for individuals and made them more precarious in nature. Increasing insecurity, flexibility in work as well as focus on short term goals have all resulted in the corrosion of an individual’s character. 
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Cultural Analysis of Television Episodes: Friends TV show and The Simpsons Sociology Coursework
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There are radical changes currently occurring to traditional family values in the United States. The role of parents is replaced by the role of friends, and the traditional strong family ties have become loose. All these changes are perfectly reflected infamous pop shows, such as The Simpsons and Friends.
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How Cuts in the Voluntary Sector Are Affecting Provisions for Young Homeless Individuals Sociology Coursework
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The primary idea through the system was to formulate an environment that would lead to the empowerment of local communities, and in the process establish a so-called big society, which will ultimately “take power away from politicians and give it to people” (10 Downing street website, Government launches “Big Society” program, 2010).
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To What Extent Can the Problems of Urbanisation Be Met by a Policy of Sustainable Development Sociology Coursework
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Another problem brought by urbanization is mounting environmental problems. Anent to urban overpopulation is the escalating problem of garbage and the incessant emission of industrial wastes. Ecologists nowadays deal with industrial cases throwing toxic wastes to the shores thereby affecting seas biodiversity.
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Community Participation in Development Sociology Coursework
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Horizontal initiatives create a mechanism to link individuals and communities with government departments, agencies, and organizations, hence, fostering the creation of partnerships. These initiatives need to be put in place keeping in mind the concerns, resources, and needs of the communities involved (Brophy, 2001). 
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Street Gangs in the United States Sociology Coursework
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Different states had different recipes for preparing their favorite seafood and brews. The lobster remained a delicacy of the people of this region with different states having different preparation methods. Alcohol consumption and production were banned in the early decades of the century before being legalized at the height of World War II.
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Pandas, People, and Propaganda Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the distinction between knowledge and belief is one of the most difficult hurdles to jump when exploring theories of knowledge. Considering the Gettier Problems shows this forth. Until the time when Edmund Gettier’s paper was published in 1963, most epistemological philosophers had relied upon the JTB Theory.
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Challenge of Third World Development Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the oppressive government, although purported to be democratic, has stifled the country’s potential for growth. The decade long internal strife; the genocide of almost one-fifth of the population; the destruction of the infrastructure and social climate are factors responsible for Rwanda’s current inability.
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Social Theory Sociology Term Paper
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Each social theory proposed by the social scientists at different points in time has managed to acquire its own discrete position in determining the cause and effect relationship between various factors prevalent in that particular development. Thus, the social scientists working in the field for hundreds of years should be accredited for shaping the discipline in the current shape.
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The Art of Socializing with People Sociology Case Study
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The author states that the art of socializing is primarily gained through the immediate family, from whom the child learns community norms. Other important facts that influence the child are a school, peer groups, mass media, and church-going. The crucial decade for any human being is between 1-10 years.
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Program Analysis Sociology Research Proposal
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It is notable that this study has a few objectives that it seeks to apply in achieving the effectiveness of the given research. However, in its pursuit of effectiveness, the research tends to possess blurring objectives that entangle it to produce several variables of measurements. 
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Modernity and Anderson's Concept of the Imagined Community Sociology Assignment
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The author suggests that religions decline, brought on by many factors, such as the Enlightenment brought about by a diversified print media, made possible innovative perceptions of time not previously discussed much. This new perception enabled a particular social group to ‘imagine’ their community.
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The Impact of Video Gaming on Decision-Making Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the images of people we see in our popular culture profoundly shape each of our realities, self-concepts, and the ways in which we view and value other people. A controlling image is a damaging stereotype created by those with a master status to define those with a subordinate status in society.
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The Knowledge Age: E-Government Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the different countries have adopted the E-government way ever since technological changes started to impact the lives and indeed the business of everyone. The shift was thus perceivable though a little bit difficult to achieve. The results have been pretty drastic ever since E-government was implemented.
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My Developing Role as a Mental Health Nurse Sociology Personal Statement
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The author states that it is said that 1.1% of the world's population develops schizophrenia of which 75% develop it between the ages of 15 and 25. The symptoms are disordered thinking, hallucinations and delusions, changes in sensory perception, and problems with social interaction. The client, Greg, had all of these in varying degrees.
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Security Sector Reform Sociology Assignment
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In the paper “Security Sector Reform” the author briefly explains the concept of 'security sector reform' and 'weak states'. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside.
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Individual Stake in the European Community Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the European Court of Justice has been forced to play an active role in setting out the rights of individuals belonging to particular member States whose rights under Community laws may have been infringed. The aims and objectives of the EU Treaty have been to bring justice to every European citizen.
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The Emotionally Abused Population Sociology Assignment
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The author states that in order to be able to understand the issue of the emotionally abused population, there are several different matters which are going to need to be thoroughly addressed and discussed, and this includes the actual description of the emotionally abused population, the significance of the problem.
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Every Day Life in North America Sociology Assignment
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The author states that the first inventor of the steam machine is English engineer Thomas Newcomen. The machine of Newcomen appeared extremely successful and was used across Europe for more than 50 years. It was used to pump the water from numerous shafts in Great Britain. It was the first business lot product in a history of technical equipment.
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Civil Rights Timeline: Martin Luther King Sociology Assignment
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The author states that when Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for refusing the driver’s request to give up her seat to a white man, this act of civil disobedience became the spark that ignited the masses during the 1950s and 1960s in protesting the racial inequalities. A group of area ministers formed the Montgomery Improvement Association.
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