"The Wall" and Conflict Theory
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A 6 page paper which examines the Pink Floyd film "The Wall" from a perspective concerning conflict theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RApinkwl.rtf

'8 Ball Chicks' & Social Learning Theory
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A 5 page paper that looks at the social learning theories applied to the gang life presented in Sikes' non-fiction year-long research of girl gangs. The paper discusses reinforcement, secondary reinforcement, imitation and, self-fulfillment in regards to the information presented. The paper agrees with Sikes' statement that the resolution to the problem does not come from parents/generations of gang members, but must come through societal intervention. No solutions are provided by Sikes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 8ball.rtf

'When Harry Met Sally' -- Social Penetration Theory
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The theory is discussed as exemplified by the lead characters in the movie When Harry Met Sally. The stages of development that Harry and Sally go through in their relationship are illustrated in this 7 page paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Socpen.wps

19th Century Social Evolutionism
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This 9 page paper discusses the evolution of man. It talks about Charles Darwin, Lewis Henry Morgan, Edward Tylor and Herbert Spencer. Their theories and where they originated from. 11 sources are cited.
Filename: 19thcent.rtf

A Case Study in Bureaucracy
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This 7 page paper examines Weber's bureaucracy along with Perrow's criticism of it. Bureaucracy is explored. Both positive and negative factors are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA544bur.rtf

A Case Study of an At-Risk Brooklyn Youth
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This 8 page paper looks at a case study which emanates from a New York Times 1993 article. It features a boy who was headed down the wrong path but turns his life around. The story is relayed and an attempt to explain the situation sociologically and psychologically is made. The culture of poverty thesis and systems theory are each discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA210Bkn.rtf

A Comparison of Classical Sociologists
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts three sociologists: Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Their theories are explored and viewed in how they apply to modern society. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: SA441MDV.rtf

A Comparison of Marx and Weber's Theories
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of Marx and Weber's theories. They are compared and contrasted. Capitalism is discussed in terms of each of the theorists' ideas, but many other concepts are touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA210Mrx.rtf

A Comparison of the Ideology of Karl Marx with the Ideas of the Brothers Grimm
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts ideas from the well known story writers with the infamous sociologist's communist model. Ideas concerning social stratification and family values are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA243cap.rtf