The Transformation of the American Family: The Pursuit of Individualism
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48 page thesis Research utilizes historic theories of Hegel, Durkheim, Marx, and many others to illustratively prove points. Bibliography lists well over 40 references.
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Spousal Abuse: A Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an outline of a study of the problem of spousal abuse and outlines a bibliography of sources for this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Catholic Church / Sex & Marriage
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In this 5 page paper the author discusses whether it is wrong to have sex outside the sanctity of marriage? The Catholic Church says most definitely, but in today's more liberal society, this notion might not be as widely accepted as in the past. The writer talks about how sex, marriage and chastity still hold firm within the religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Woman, Violence, Substance Abuse & the Family / Implications for Social Work
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As an increasing number of women with children seek services from providers in the social services community, understanding the major issues facing these women has become a significant task. Social service providers have noted three prevalent problems in female populations seeking services: domestic and interpersonal violence, substance abuse and the presence of children or pregnancies without resources to provide care. This 10 page paper provides an overview of four empirical studies conducted to consider the problems facing women seeking social services and then evaluates the implications for social work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Administrative Skills Needed in a Child Care Center
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A 5 page research paper that examines the requirements of what is needed to open a child care center. The writer demonstrates that this is complicated business that requires an administrator who has to be an educator, a negotiator, and a good public relations expert. It requires someone who has empathy and compassion, who loves children and let's it show; but it also requires someone who is a rock-solid businessperson who understands the ends and outs of payroll and how to provide a quality service while keeping an eye on the overhead. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Boys & Absent Fathers
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A 6 page paper on single-parent homes in regards to sons and the fathers who are absent from the home. There are many reasons why the family of today is filled with households where the father is not present. These various reasons are addressed as well as the effects these absences have on the male children of such households. The main focus is on the boy whose family has been essentially abandoned by the father and the problems this may cause, both as a child, as well as lingering problems that exist well into adulthood. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Custody
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of child custody issues in the United States, highlighting examples from today’s headlines. The O.J. Simpson case is looked at as are a few other notable ones such as the situation where a mother who put her child in day care lost custody because of it. Sections focus on the typical divorce scenario inclusive of the differences between custody designations, custody issues of parents who had never married , the role of the grandparent, and finally, the wishes of the child. The law as it pertains to gay and lesbian couples is also discussed. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Childcare Facilities Within the Workplace
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In 5 pages the author discusses childcare in the workplace. " In order to offer the family what it needs, companies of the 21st century will have to develop childcare facilities within the workplace. It is vitally important for the employee to have her or his day care needs met. The company's doing this makes for better a relationship between the company and the employee." Annotated Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Domestic Violence In New Jersey
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10 pages in length. New Jersey reflects but one of fifty states in America where domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions. It is also the most aggressive state to address the issue. In an outright attempt to decrease the ever-increasing incidents of domestic violence, New Jersey has passed the most sweeping laws in the nation. The writer discusses domestic violence as it relates to New Jersey. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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