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Papers On Social Problems & Social Research
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Battered Women # 2
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A 5 page overview of Battered women, their psyche, and the problems that they face in our contemporary society. Discusses how the actual 'problem' belongs not to the women- but to the men who abuse them and offers insight into various causal factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Keywords : spousal abuse, domestic abuse, etc.
Filename: Batterdw.wps
Betting to Lose - Illegal Sports Gambling on America's Campuses
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A 5-page paper that examines the causes and concerns of widespread illegal sports gambling practices among America's college and university students. Discussed is the nature of this problem and the steps that are being considered to resolve it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCGamble.doc
Bilingualism
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the debate over bilingualism. Some people see bilingual education as a necessary mechanism for assimilation, while others view such education, and the multicultural approach that usually accompanies it, as something that blocks assimilation and legitimates differences that could eventually fracture the cohesion of the United States. An examination of literature pertaining to this topic demonstrates that there are persuasive arguments on both sides of this issue. The writer sides with those in favor of bilingual education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbiling.rtf
Binge Drinking
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A 7 page essay which looks at the prevalence of binge drinking, especially as it occurs on college campuses. Listing 5 sources, the paper argues against the hazards of alcohol listing the emotional and physical effects.
Filename: Binge.wps
Black Single Motherhood
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This 6 page paper points out the disadvantages of black single motherhood. Several issues are addressed inclusive of the absent father scenario and welfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA228blk.rtf
Blacks Crimes & The Inner-City
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7 page discussing the causal factors of high crime rates among Black adolescents in the inner-city. Also examines possibilities for change and control. Based upon three pertinent journal articles- each of which are listed in bibliography.
Filename: Blakadol.wps
Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Allan Bloom's controversial work that contends American society has deteriorated culturally. Other theorists' views are noted and an overall look at the dumbing down of American and a loosening of morals is taken. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA117Blm.doc
Blum's Sex On The Brain
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Deborah Blum's Sex On The Brain investigates
the biological differences and explains them in terms that are easily
understood by most people. This 10 page paper gives a brief synopsis of
the book, chapter by chapter, and concludes with a brief review. No
additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTbrnsex.wps
Body image and the media
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A 5 page paper which considers the importance that media images of body shape have on the way that individuals, especially teenage girls, perceive themselves and whether this may be related to the recent increase in the incidence of eating disorders amongst this group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLbodyimag.rtf
Buddhist Economics and Sustainable Development
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This 7 page paper focuses on E.F. Schumacher and his ideas about society. His concept of Buddhist Economics is explored and compared with Marxism. Other ideas from different authors are touched on and integrated in a discussion that turns towards the idea of a sustainable society as a solution for economic and spiritual problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA206BE.rtf
Bulimia – Setting the Model Example
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Bulimia – Setting the Model Example: This 9-page essay chronicles the media images that compel women to seek “perfection.” It also discusses the issues relevant to the impact of today’s fashion models and the implied promise of a gratifying life – if one is just thin enough! Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNBulimi.doc
Filename: SNBulimi.doc
