Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Multiculturalism as an Important American Ideology
A 7 page essay on the importance of multiculturalism in which the writer makes the argument that this concept should really be "nothing new" as it was established in theme, by the Founding Fathers of the U.S. The writer points out that there does...
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Multiculturalism / A Critical Examination
3 pages in length. A critical essay on the concept of multiculturalism and the historic growth of the "monoculture" that has led to so much profound controversy. After assessing a number of relevant social and political issues, the writer concludes...
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Cultural Diversity
A 4 page paper the considers personal attitudes and responses to cultural diversity. The writer suggests that because of the perception that different is negative and same is positive, cultural diversity has many negative misconceptions that can...
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The Concept of Family: Examples of Two Atypical Family Structures Among the Mundurucu Indians of South America and the Shakers
An 8 page overview of the concept of family and societal gender roles. Presents examples from traditional Mundurucu and Shaker cultures which demonstrate that family structure and gender roles vary both across time and across culture. Bibliography...
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Variances in Leisure Practices Between Blacks & Whites
In 5 pages the author discusses the variances in leisure practices between the black and white culture. "This is a cultural variance in the leisure practices between blacks and whites, particularly those blacks and whites who are in different...
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Culture & Service Providers
A 7 page paper that recognizes that the nature of public service often requires that people work within multi-cultural environments and inteactions between people of diverses cultures is frequent. The writer also provides two distinct examples of...
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The Concept Of Race As a Social Construct
In this 4 page research paper, the writer argues that race has no biological basis and is merely a socially-constructed concept-- created from perceptions conditioned by events of recorded history. Race and class issues (primarily the example of...
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Orphanage Conditions According to Race, 1900-1950
A 6 page paper discussing differences in white orphanages and black orphanages in the first part of the century. Conditions in orphanages of any racial makeup were deplorable by today's standards, but were far more acceptable in the days in which...
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The Historical Experiences of Native Americans, Black Americans, & Chinese Americans / Comparison
In 5 pages the author compares the historical experiences of Native Americans, Black Americans, and Chinese Americans. A historical narrative of Native Americans, Black Americans, and Chinese Americans is necessary to determine the specific...
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Asian In America
An 8 page essay on the problems that Asian Americans face trying to live in the United States. The writer examines the real crisis Asians face on many fronts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Chinese American Families Analyzed
This 8 page research paper examines Chinese American families today. Specifically discussed are a short history of their arrival in America, current prejudices they face today, how they have overcome cultural changes and adapt to life in U.S., and...
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Marriage And Divorce By Race
Marriage, as an institution, has seen a great many changes throughout history. It has grown in popularity at times and waned in others. The reasons for these changes are not always clear - nor are the differences in marriage and divorce rates when...
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The Black Family / Structure, Gender Roles & Individual Community Identity
This 5 page paper considers the perspective on the Black family as presented by Sherley Ann Williams in her novel Dessa Rose, Herbert Gutman in his work The Black Family in Slavery and Freedom, and Daniel Patrick Moynihan's article 'The Negro...
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Minority Rules vs. Majority Rules
In 5 pages the author discusses minority rules vs. majority rules. There is inevitable conflict between majority rule and minority rule. Conflict is an ever-present part of human life, and one of ruling parties, in general. The side of the majority...
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The Journey Into Adulthood
This 5 page essay explores the 3 stages of adulthood using Helen L. Bee's The Journey of Adulthood as its only source. The book is used, along with personal observations, to provide an overview of the various stages as well as its relevance to a...
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