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Essays 601 - 630

Rationally Analyzing Public Policy

In five pages the framework developed by Fisher is applied to a rational analysis of public policy with practical, social, and rea...

Society, Deviance, and Differences

In five pages deviance in society is examined in a discussion of the labeling theory along with the philosophies of Emile Durkheim...

Conflict and Social Identity Theory

In five pages this paper examines group social identity in a consideration of the personality conflict perspectives of Carl Rogers...

Theory and Social Control

Social institutions, such as organized religion, the family, educational institutions, and political groups were radically questio...

Economic Justice Theories

In five pages this paper assesses Nozick and Rawls' perspectives regarding social economic justice. Three sources are cited in th...

Social Policy Foucauldian Analysis

In seven pages social policy analysis from a Foucauldian perspective is discussed in pro and con arguments. Four sources are cite...

Multiculturalism Perspectives of Iris Marion Young and Susan Moller Okin

In six pages Young and Okin's perspectives on multiculturalism regarding women are examined and the ways in which they critique th...

A Historical Perspective of Gender Inequality from the 1990s

that the bible does make careful distinctions between the role that women and men each play, but these are not ontological distin...

Interdisciplinary Perspective on Foods That Are Genetically Engineered

Sunflower oil producers once again are in trouble, and no one knows what effect - if any - that genetically modified foods have on...

Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Neo-Marxism

economic advantage to such a system. In spite of Marxs (1998) negative claims with regard to the influence of capitalism, it can ...

Family Structure and Domestic Violence

There is no way to predict which families will suffer from domestic violence and which will not. Indeed the tragedy of domestic a...

Evaluating Issues to Recommend Against the Cloning of Humans

many are negative. The concept of cloning only came to the forefront of public attention approximately thirty years ago. Even th...

Social Justice Issues

not just, but rapacious (1998). It is instead a theater of adaptive and predatory deception (1998). One can clearly see that Thras...

Getting Things Done and Power

In five pages this paper examines power from political, social, media and ideological perspective such as communism and Marxism. ...

The Pro and Con Abortion Issue

to justify abortion in general is that of preserving the presumed right of self-determination or autonomous choice. The pitfalls ...

Globalization and the Workplace

For example, the decline...

Evaluation of Gerontology

be expected to become even more top-heavy in the near future, however. This presents potentially severe consequences for the econo...

Daycare Facilities and the Workplace

be providing. When parents have to leave their young children in such circumstances, they often cannot give full attention ...

Understanding Health - Two Approaches

Medicine has shifted from the Cartesian way of viewing illness, injury and disease as components of a machine-like body to one whi...

Chapter Summaries on Police Deviance

thought, ultimately rendering "peace officers" the instigators of terrible crimes against humanity. The concept of a rational soc...

Conflict v. Functionalist Theories on Poverty and Crime

also state that group sports teaches hard work and patience, working toward a common goal and submission to authority, which are a...

Culture of Mexican Americans

The irony of the great American dream becomes quickly apparent. Never-the-less, Mexicans continue to seek that dream as a means o...

Emile Durkheim and the Social Theory of Lyotard

only give rise to institutions in patches--local determinism" (Lyotard PG). II. EXPOSING POSTMODERNISM Postmodernism was t...

Mary McCarthy on the American Dream of Willy Loman

Loman in Death of a Salesman is a rather pathetic character. He is average, almost typical, but maybe too stereotypical. He is som...

Contemporary Slavery and Philosophical Concepts

the buying and selling of human beings. How would a Kantian analyze the ethics of slavery? How might a utilitarian, a social con...

Athletic Competitions and Allowing Anabolic Steroids

Today, many young people are experimenting with steroids. A study done by Blue Cross and Blue Shield found that about 1 million a...

Perceptual and Spatial Divisions and Distinctions Among Social Classes

of the educational realm and explains the superiority of the performance between many children of privileged backgrounds. One good...

Pop Art in a Social Context

Artists thought the Abstract Expressionists pretentious and over-intense" (Pop art, 2006). The art of the Impressionists a...

Crystal Meth: Effects On Teens And Adults

use as of the early 1980s and continues to be one of the most commonly abused street drugs (Methamphetamine). Results from the 20...

Article Critique/Dating Study

previously tested instrument, indicates that issues of validity and reliability were also adequately addressed. The results are ...