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Twenty First Century Transcendentalism

to be called "transcendentalism" (5). The individuals who wrote about this faculty referred to it by different names -- e.g., "sp...

Manuel Castells' IT Theory Evaluation

internet is the centre of communications and social function for society from social communications to the conducting of commerce....

Worldwide Negative Effects of Media Advances

more beneficial than the solitary activity of watching television, or have people merely altered their focus from one screen to an...

Juvenile Gangs and Sociocultural Forces

understand that theirs is a life of devastating poverty and extreme hardship, a life which bears little resemblance to that most o...

Identity Construct, Gender, and Sexuality

clearly defined socio-cultural parameters. Gauntlett (2002) states that in those societies where modernity is well developed...

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

In ten pages this paper presents the argument that this first romance novel of the American frontier reflects in its characterizat...

Romans as Doers and Greeks as Thinkers

In four pages this paper examines how Greek thought propelled Roman action in a consideration of the influences of Greek art and p...

Confucianism Critique of Max Weber

In thirteen pages this paper examines how the German sociologist criticized Confucianism in such works as The Protestant Ethic and...

Social Structure and Personal Ethics

aids in the survival of that society. However, from a moral standpoint, societies have frequently endorsed institutions and behavi...

Women in Castro's Cuba

percentage of women possess the knowledge and ability to support themselves in high ranking careers; however, the patriarchal soci...

Case of Everson v. Board of Education

In six pages this 1947 case and its impact upon society are examined. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

Social Systems and Family Development

and I.L. Carter (fifth edition). The authors point out a social systems theory, which basically states that a typical family is co...

America's Slavery Legacy

were unable to teach their children good values and morality, or how to be men and women. The removal of parents made families wi...

Corporations and Their Role

In five pages this paper examines how the role of corporations is perceived by society, employees, and stockholders with differenc...

US and the Industrial Revolution

In six pages this paper discusses the US and how the Industrial Revolution impacted economics and society. Four sources are cited...

A 'Madame Bovary' Marxist Interpretation

first two or three years" (Flaubert, 1982, 4). Clearly, everything came down to money not only for Emma but for Charles as well. I...

Labor Unions and Strikes

in terms of labor unions. These individuals had to endure extremely long days in deplorable conditions. When the miners first tr...

The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta and Maternal Issues

In 5 pages this paper examines maternal issues as they relate to the male dominated Ibo society featured in the novel by Buchi Eme...

American Tragedy of School Violence

In five pages this paper discusses the U.S. growing problem of school violence, which is an unfortunate byproduct of American soci...

Second World War and Women's Status

In three pages this research paper discusses the impact of the Second World War and its aftermath upon women's status in the workp...

Transformation During 2 Centuries of the Qing Dynasty, from 1644 to 1844

In ten pages this paper examines the first 200 years of China's Qing dynasty in a consideration of how literature, society, and cu...

Athletes and Advertising

In fourteen pages this paper examines the relationship between advertising and sports in a consideration of product endorsements a...

Female Equality Struggle and 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer

balance the levels of power each is able to wield. Not a Particularly Likable Woman! Since the Middle Ages of Chaucer and, no dou...

Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness

In five pages this paper analyzes the androgyny of this novel in a consideration of modern society and the correlation of gender a...

An Analysis of Pinter's Play, The Dumb Waiter

This paper examines the importance of the play's final scene as it pertains to human nature, society, and providing a conclusion t...

An Overview of Ancient Egypt

In ten pages this ancient civilization is examined in terms of the significance of agriculture, the Nile River, and farmers' taxes...

A Look at Characterization in Hard Times

Charles Dickens' classic work is discussed in terms of characterization as well as setting. The work is discussed in historical co...

Seventeenth Century Comedy

Moliere and Restoration theatre are two of the main examples of comedy in the 17th century. This paper examines what purpose comed...

Comparative Philosophical Views of John Locke and Plato

to Locke. Locke was able to succinctly describe and honor the Enlightenment in his belief in the middle class and its right to fre...

The Importance of Critical Thinking

The importance of critical thinking in modern society cannot be overestimated. This paper discusses critical thinking, what it is ...