Poverty and Public Policy
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The general thrust in public policy toward poverty in the United States is explained from a Marxist perspective. This 5 page paper also looks at the issue in terms of Durkheim's theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Publicpol.wps

Sociology Of Durkheim's 'Suicide'
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This 5 page paper looks at the problem of suicide in the society using recent studies in addition to Durkheim's infamous work . The paper focuses primarily on decision theory and studies that show a connection between certain characteristics and a predisposition to commit the act. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: Suidurk.wps

Deviance / Social Theory
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Theories of deviance are discussed in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown's work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devitheo.wps

Gary M. Katz's Article on 'Conformity, Status, and Rejection of the Deviant'
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A 3 page essay discussing the 1982 article by Gary M. Katz on the 'high-status' versus the 'low- status' deviant and the 'acceptability' of both. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Garykatz.wps

Organized Crime & Theories of Deviance
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The theory of differential association is used to explain deviance in the Gambino crime family. This 6 page paper explores theories of deviance and criminology as applied to organized crime in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Orgcrim2.wps

Social Theories of Deviance
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A 1998 article that depicts a crime is analyzed in this 6 page paper that discusses both anomie and social strain theories. Other concepts such as the decline of family values, are also included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devisoc.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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12 pages in length. A completely discussion of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's life and theories. The influence that her social work / feminist ideology had on others is explored as are the individuals upon whom she may have based some of her own work. Several of her works are examines including the treatise 'Women and Economics.' 6 sources are cited.
Filename: Gilmsoci.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'Her Land'
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An analytical 6 page essay in which the writer discusses this classic feminist work from a personal point of view. In the book, Gilman describes a Utopian society successfully created and inhabited by 100% women. 'Her Land' was originally published in 1915 as a magazine article and did not become a book until 1979. *The writer of this easy supports / agrees with Gilman's feminist ideology.
Filename: Herland.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'Her Land' # 2
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A 6 page essay similar to the one described above (Herland.wps) except the writer debates Gilman's ideology and asserts that she fails to give men enough of a fair chance in the story. C.P. Gilman is criticized in this essay for having been too 'one-sided.'
Filename: Herland2.wps