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    Economic trends which serve to destabalize marriage and family

    Describe one recent economic trend that is having a particularly destabilizing effect on marriage and family. Briefly discuss the political advantage of scapegoating disadvantaged groups as opposed to holding accountable the structure of the economy itself.

    Divorce and Unwed Motherhood in America

    In terms of divorce and unwed motherhood briefly explain why the programs put froward by new consensus advocates don't offer practical solutions to the difficulties facing marriages and families today.

    1950s vs. Today: Governmental and Eonomic differences

    1. Describe two fundamental differences, one governmental and one economic, between the 1950s and today. 2. Briefly discuss one reason why these differences promoted a period of relative stability in 1950s American family life.

    Weakening of families as one cause for societal problems

    Many experts cite the weakening of the family as one of the causes for some of the problems our society faces today. Do you agree? In your response, include the following: Identify important changes in families since 1960. What factors are responsible for this change? On the balance, are families becoming weaker or simp

    Durkheim's "religious" theory & the film "Whale Rider" (2003)

    Please help me with following questions. I am looking for a thorough application of the theory to the movie content and then I can write mt essay from a personal perspective. Thank you. ---------- 1. How can Emile Durkheim's perspective as found in Chapter 7 of his Elementary Forms of the Religious Life be applied to the

    Marx, Mills & Jean Kilbourne

    Please provide some ideas/suggestions for the following topics: (1) Post thoughts on some aspect of the "colonization of your lifeworld" and relate it to Marx and the Manifesto: a) For those of you who are on TheFacebook.com, you can check out the link I've posted to an article that argues that TheFacebook is a form of

    Titanic Movie - Analysis

    Please help me with ideas/suggestions/information to point me in the right direction for the following: Analyze the movie through ONE of the systems world theories (Marx/Mills OR Weber/Ritzer) and ONE of the life world theories (Durkheim OR Parsons) and compare the systems world theory with the lifeworld theory. You stil

    Yurok (20th century) vs. SE Nations (19th century)

    1. Contrast and compare the Yurok and Southeast Nations according to: (a) early world view, (b) early cultural differentiation, and (c) early institutional differentiation. Make comparative and analytic conclusion between the Yurok and Southeast Nations. [consider world view and conservatism definition and argument, comparison

    Colonial Impact: Yurok and Southeastern Indians (1800-1907)

    Colonial Relations Among the Yurok Communities and the Native nations of the Southeast. Analysis: What are the major colonial impacts in terms of: 1. Geopolitical (hegemonic, competitive and/or administrative) relations. What are the ways in which differing geopolitical relations affected social change among the Yurok

    Minamata disease, Speenhamland law, Poor law & Liberalism

    Just short answers are fine. 1. What is the minamata disease, and what was it's significance? 2. What was the Speenhamland Law (1795)? 3. What was the Poor Law (1834)? 4. What was Liberalism, liberalism? 5. Why is this important? -- "the incredible, edible egg"

    Food Industry and obesity

    What is the food industry, who belongs in it, and how does it influence Americans' eating habits? To what extent, if any, is the food industry responsible for the obesity epidemic? Don't you think that consumers are exclusively responsible for this problem? The manufacturers/producers, seller, and consumers/buyers belong in t

    Obesity Epidemic in USA

    1. Starting from the transition from feudalism to capitalism, sequentially trace the causes of the obesity epidemic in the USA right into the present? 2. Does it have to do with the different diet/nutrition and influence of the fast food industry? Can you please tell me more or help me understand the topic more? Thank you

    A sociology paper (for PhD level OTA)

    I am working on a paper with resource partitioning theory (about 1500). Looking for a PhD level OTA who can edit and comment on my paper immediately. Post a message first if you can begin the revisions now. It's not necessary for you to be very familiar with the theory. 1 credit/200 words

    Business Ethics Explored

    Karen works at Verizon. She is a part time sales rep, and she always meets her quota. Succeeding is important to her, but she is unwilling to "snake" (steal activations) from her co-workers. However, lately she has noticed that Maria has been skipping customers on the guest list so that she can take the customers that want to

    Wages of Women in Asian Countries

    This solution lists average wages of Asian women, including India. Comparison countries include: West Bengal, Thailand, Trinidad, Turkey, and Yemen.

    What is a Family?

    What does it mean to say you are studying the 'family' ? Define and describe types of families.

    How have poverty trends in Canada changed over time

    How have poverty trends in Canada changed over time? Discuss such things as the effect of gender, race, educational status, etc. on socioeconomic status. All information is welcome. An article and links (1999 and up) would be very helpful as well.