Biology & Behavior / Nature vs. Nurture : 9
pages on
biologically determined behaviors and the nature vs. nurture
controversy. Writer finds that many of our more common
behaviors do indeed find their roots in biology. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Biolbeha.wps The Nature vs.
Nurture Controversy : A good 6 page
analysis of the nature vs. nurture controversy regarding factors
that contribute most strongly to human development. The writer
assesses both sides of the issue, explains its relevance to
sociology & sociobiology, and determines that the development
of a personality and the characteristics of that personality
actually depend upon a combination of biological and social
factors. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Naturenu.wps
Nature vs. Nurture / Article Discussion : This
debate is
presented in a 1997 New York Times article that proposes two
diametric sides on the issue of brain development. A 5 page
critical analysis explores assumptions made in the article. Pros
and cons are shown on each side. While no side is taken, the
analysis suggests that political correctness may play a role in the
debate. No other sources used. Nnurt.wps
Computers & Entertainment : This 6 page paper
takes a look
at the effects the introduction of the personal computer has had
on the entertainment industry. Also discussed is how computers
are used as a form of entertainment. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Compent.wps
Origin of Social Movements / Civil Rights & Farm
Workers : A 3 page essay that investigates the origin of these
two social movements and their subsequent impacts on the
American society. The writer argues that social movements
always have an impact on the society, the questions are: is the
impact lasting and how much of an impact is made. In both
these cases the impacts were significant. Evidence for the
conclusion is presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Impact.wps
Impact Of 1960s Social Movements : A 4 page essay
discussing how the social movements of the 1960s impacted
attitudes toward race, government, war, politicians and women.
Did the struggles of those involved in the different movements
result in lasting changes? This writer suggests they did,
although true equality still eludes many segments of the
population, the events of the 1960s did have a positive impact in
many arenas. Socmove.wps
Media Bias : The subject
is covered by focusing on a New
York Times article published shortly after the Abner Louima
incident in Brooklyn. This 6 page analysis suggests that,
although this Haitian immigrant was brutalized, it was unfair for
media to blame the police without adequately exploring the
case. Other cases are mentioned in the discussion. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. Mediabia.wps
Media Bias # 2 : This 5 page paper provides a
discussion on
the premise that media is biased. It concludes that although
there is less objectivity in reporting today, there is not a
particular slant as often charged. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Medbias.wps
Media Racial Bias : 9 pages in length. Given the
power of the
press, one would think that reporting the facts would be of
utmost importance. However, the truth is often intermixed with
fiction, opinion and downright bias when it comes to the media's
interpretation of racial issues. The writer addresses racial bias
within the media, as well as cites substantiated reasons for its
existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mrbias.wps
Restaurant Smoking Policies / Scientific, Economic, &
Social Aspects : A 5 page examination of the scientific,
economic, and social aspects which affect the implementation of
smoking policies in restaurants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Restsmok.wps
Sexual Deviance / Changes In Perception & Definition
Throughout Time : This 11 page paper looks at what
constitutes sexual deviancy and how those measures change
with any given timeframe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Sexdev.wps
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