8 Ball Chicks & Social Learning Theory : A 5 page paper
that looks at the social learning theories applied to the gang life
presented in Sikes' non-fiction year-long research of girl gangs.
The paper discusses reinforcement, secondary reinforcement,
imitation and, self-fulfillment in regards to the information
presented. The paper agrees with Sikes' statement that the
resolution to the problem does not come from
parents/generations of gang members, but must come through
societal intervention. No solutions are provided by Sikes.
Bibliography lists 1 source. 8ball.wps

Postal Workers & Violence : The phenomenon is discussed in
light of sociological theory in this 8 page paper. Aberrant
behavior of postal workers is examined as well as possible
causes. Theories such as anomie, alienation and differential
association are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Postalv.wps

Deviance / Social Theory : Theories of deviance are discussed
in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists
from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown’s
work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given
to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as
evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Devitheo.wps

Social Theories of Deviance : A 1998 article that depicts a
crime is analyzed in this 6 page paper that discusses both
anomie and social strain theories. Other concepts such as the
decline of family values, are also included. Recommendations
are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Devisoc.wps

Gary M. Katz’s Article on “Conformity, Status, and
Rejection of the Deviant” : A 3 page essay discussing the
1982 article by Gary M. Katz on the “high-status” versus the
“low- status” deviant and the “acceptability” of both. No
additional sources cited. Garykatz.wps

Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective :
The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10
page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data
and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to
the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of
polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Aact.rtf

Conflict Theory v. Functionalism / The Middle East
Conflict : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the
conflict theory and functionalism and then applies them to an
understanding of the sociological elements of the Middle East
Conflict. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Confunct.wps

Reverse Discrimination & Conflict Theory : A 10 page
research study that considers the issue of reverse discrimination
from a conflict theory perspective and evaluates the current
literature on the subject. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Revdis2.doc

Organized Crime & Theories of Deviance : The theory of
differential association is used to explain deviance in the
Gambino crime family. This 6 page paper explores theories of
deviance and criminology as applied to organized crime in
general. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Orgcrim2.wps

Divorce / Negative Social Implications : The effects of
divorce on society is examined from a social order and conflict
perspective in this 5 page sociological analysis. Divorce is seen
as the culprit for juvenile delinquency, amongst other social
problems. The causes of divorce are examined and some
solutions to the problem are provided. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Divorsoc.wps

Social Theory & The Future of Religion : A 5 page paper
that provides an overview of four of the fundamental arguments
in William Swatos' collection of authors and works on social
theory and religion in The Future of Religion. This paper
relates four selected chapters to the premise of the book as a
whole and the outcomes defined by Swatos. Bibliography lists
no additional sources. Relifutu.wps
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