Sociology, Culture, & Learning -- A Theoretical
Examination : A 5 page essay exploring specific sociological
issues: social factors involved in learning; how social structure
creates social order in a culture; how social structure and
culture have changed over the last 50 years. Theories are
offered in terms of learning as a social act. Social order is
explained. Bibliography is included. Socio.wps Problems
of the Mass Media : A 5 page analytical look at the
writer's perceived "down" fall of the "mass audience" and,
ultimately, of the mass media. Stereotypes, prejudices, and the
public's lack of faith in institutions are cited as being
responsible. Media responsibility is examined as are a number
of other key topics from this genre. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Massmedi.wps
The Truth About Working With the Stars : An 8 page
paper
which examines why movie stars arent much fun to work with
and what people should know about them. Bibliography lists 14
sources. TGstars.rtf
Media Stereotypes : A 5 page essay that looks at
the current
state of media and its obsession with stereotypical images. The
paper reviews social theory relating to image, racial portrayals
in the media, and the portrayal of women in the mediaand
posits that in the United States, legitimate media is currently
underground. Bibliography cites 7 sources. Steromed.wps
Separatism / A Legacy 1960-1990 : A 6 page paper on
how
the 1960s led to the separatism of the 1990s. The writer
proves, through historical, socioeconomic and political
perspectives that the revolutionaries of the 1960s are still
stranded on the edge of the abyss and scrambling for ways to
keep their children from falling in. One or more leaders today
havent the charisma or opportunity, due to media castration, to
lead them. Leadership is coming in the form of separatism into
various cultures. Just as they were then, the boomers are stuck
looking for identity in separatism, and also as they were then,
they are the leaders of that revolution. Bibliography lists 14
sources. 60s.wps
Life In The City / Advantages & Disadvantages Of Urban
Life For Children : A 7 page paper considering the ways in
which living in urban centers is associated with advantages
or disavantages. Focus is on lower-income families
in the inner city, for whom many of the cultural advantages of
the city do not apply, the challenges they face, and the effect of
these upon the children. Successful urban improvement
programs to address these difficulties are described as potential
advantages to urban children. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Urbanchi.wps
Rising Class Consciousness in The U.S.A. : This 10
page
paper arguing that there is a rising class consciousness in
America today. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Classcon.wps
Saturday Night Fever / Film Exemplifying The Working
Class: This 5 page essay examines this film starring John
Travolta sociologically, as it demonstrates the realities of the
working class. Analysis includes the significance of Bobby's
suicide as well as Tony's internal struggles that have much to do
with his class status. No bibliography. Satfev.wps
Individualism v. Collectivism / Americans Value The
Individual : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the
debate between individualism and collectivism, supporting the
position that American society values individualism.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Indicoll.wps
Society And The Individual : A 6 page overview of
the role of
the individual in society. Questions whether it is the individual
who shapes society or society which shapes the individual.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Socind.wps
The Role Of Wealthy Families In New York Citys History
:
New York's wealthy families are highlighted in this 5 page
paper which outlines the city's history. Families which were
integral to the development of New York City such as the
Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts and the Astors are discussed.
Their attitudes, as well as their financial endeavors, are noted.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Nycfam.wps
The Upper Class As A Governing Class : G. William
Domhoffs political observations, along with those of others, are
explored in this 7 page paper. Issues discussed include the
domination of the upper class in politics, particularly in the
white house, campaign financing and the difficulty in defining
the upper class. Several views concerning the observations are
discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Domone.wps
American Gypsies : A 6 page argumentative paper that states
that Gypsies not only should not be discriminated against, like
any other race, but some of their ideals should be enjoyed and
preserved as contributions to the American fantasy against the
status quo. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Amgypsie.wps
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