“Working” by Studs Terkel
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A 6 page paper which examines various elements within the stories of two individuals in “Working” by Studs Terkel. The individuals examined are Sharon Atkins, a receptionist, and Eddie Jaffe, a press agent. No additional sources cited.
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‘Jung Love:’ Romance, Intimacy, and Individuation
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In six pages this paper examines the cultural aspects of love and how it impacts upon intimate and marital relationships with the Jungian psychological concept of individuation and its impact on relationships among the topics discussed. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.
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"Better Than Well" - America's Pursuit Of Personal Identity
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3 pages in length. Personal identity - or rather the endless search for it - is the primary theme in Elliott's Better Than Well. Effectively tapping into what has become nothing short of an all-consuming fixation of self-improvement, the author delves deeply into America's perceived need to constantly repair a broken psyche by way of physical, emotional or psychological enhancement. Underscored by the infiltration of government, Elliott's insight provides readers with a broad view of what Americans believe they lack and how they go about trying to find successful solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCbetrwell.rtf

"Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect" - Overview And Message
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3 pages in length. The game of golf is fraught with more opportunities to fail than virtually any other sport. Coupled with the fact it is considered an independent activity despite being played with others makes golf a particularly valuable vehicle for improving one's character, patience and positive outlook. Through the eyes, ears and thoughts of some of history's most celebrated golfers, Rotella (1994) illustrates how every single shot made - or missed - evokes myriad emotions that ultimately help them better their respective games, a reality one can readily equate with the learning curve inherent to life and the ongoing quest for personal development. No additional sources cited.
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"Invisibility" and Homosexuality
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A 5 page discussion of the phenomenon of becoming "invisible" as a means of dealing with societal prejudice. Examines the choice of some homosexuals to keep their homosexuality restrained. Concludes that invisibility only causes tremendous ambivalence and distress, and reiterates the contentions of the film "Torchsong Trilogy" that self-hatred is the greatest enemy of the gay world. Invisibility is as much victimization as is a hate crime which targets homosexuals. It is, however, a victimization in which the victim is also the perpetrator. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Mindfulness" by Ellen J. Langer
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A 5 page paper which discusses how people are often unmindful in reference to Ellen J. Langer's book "Mindfulness." bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAunmind.rtf

"Normal" Personality
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3 pages in length. The concept of normality is perhaps one of the most difficult to define in any capacity, yet it is even more challenging to characterize when the mind is involved. To be normal in the broadest sense is one who possesses "soundness of mind needed for a responsible, punishable act, one who is competent to make a contract, a sale or a will" (Binder, 1957, p. 132); in short, a normal person falls in line with the status quo of that particular society. However, this all-purpose definition fails to take into account the unique components of each and every person that can, in all truthfulness, categorize all human beings as abnormal to some extent. This reality is constantly challenging the psychiatric community to classify and reclassify what is considered normal in the capacity of treating patients and bearing witness to an offender's competence to stand trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCNormPern.rtf

"On The Road" And "Easy Rider" - Meaning Of Travel
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7 pages in length. There are as many different ways to experience freedom as there are explanations to define it. To some, it is the chance to spend but a few precious hours each week away from the harried existence doing something of personal interest; to others, it is complete detachment from conventionality that affords an opportunity to experience wild abandon. The latter interpretation is what compels Sal & Dean of Kerouac's On the Road and Wyatt & Billy of Hopper's Easy Rider to embrace the meaning of travel as being equal with freedom and the pursuit of an elusive "something" they perceive their lives to be missing that will magically materialize at one stop or another along the route. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Pink Therapy"
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4 pages in length. The fundamental importance of Davies and Neal's Pink Therapy is to illustrate how the culture of homosexuality is no different from any other cultural composition throughout the world, inasmuch as each global group must be appreciated and approached in a fitting manner when counseling is involved. Therapists do not interact the same way with proper British gentleman as they do a black urban youth, so it stands to reason why counseling gay, lesbian and bisexual populations are deserving of the same personal focus amidst a background of social stigma, isolating attitudes and harsh judgment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCPinkTher.rtf