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Changing Twentieth Century Aesthetic Norms Regarding Black Literature

In six pages the ways in which black literature's aesthetic norms have changed and evolved are discussed in a consideration of the...

Functionalist Ethnographic Application

In a paper consisting of five pages the functionalist theory of George Homan is applied to an abortion clinic ethnographic analysi...

Caribbean Blacks and Educational Attitudes

In twenty pages Caribbean blacks are examined in terms of their educational attitudes in a discussion of plans for education in or...

The Landmark Case Griggs v. Duke Power Co.

The perception of negative equal opportunity requirements is examined in the context of the U.S. case. Issues discussed include di...

Mississippi Burning Film and Deviance

In five pages Alan Parker's film is considered within the context of the three types of deviance it portrays such as the townspeop...

Social Change and the Catalyst of Deviance

In eight pages deviance is examined in terms of functions and how norms violations may perversely actually contribute to the order...

What is Normal? Lahiri vs. Chabon

Mr. Pirzada Came to Dinner by Jhumpa Lahiri and Spikes by Michael Chabon are good sources for comparisons of what is considered a ...

Analyzing the Eating Disorder Inventory Test

areas: Drive for Thinness, Bulimia, Body Dissatisfaction, Ineffectiveness, Perfectionism, Interpersonal Distrust, Interoceptive A...

Questions of Accountability in Spurs Posse

identity which disallowed any variance from the mean. In a very subconscious way, society has demoted and relegated the man to a...

Norms and Divorce

in raising children. And, we cannot assume that the divorce rate today, though statistically higher than in the past, is a new thi...

Opposing the Status Quo in Narrative of the Uncommon Sufferings, and Surprizing Deliverance by Briton Hammonriton Hammon

Boston, After Having Been Absent Almost Thirteen Years" was published and Hammon was considered not only the earliest known Africa...

American History X Film and Portrayal of Group Norms

commit violence on anyone who is not white and protestant for any small reason. They will deliberately instigate events so as to d...

Language Norms in Ulysses by James Joyce

In eight pages this paper examines English language norms as they manifest themselves in this novel and its understanding. Five s...

Christian Homes and Abuse

In this paper consisting of ten pages the abuse that occurs within Christian homes which are considered on par with general norms ...

Vietnamese Culture Overview

In five pages this overview of Vietnamese culture includes history and heritage, belief and values, norms, customs, symbols, insti...

Behaviorism and Organizational Psychology's History

In eight pages this paper examines behaviorism and the evolution of organizational psychology in an historical consideration that ...

A Genre-Based Analysis of the Film, Erin Brockovich

which pokes fun at what might otherwise be regarded as a very unfunny subject, such as death. There is also the romantic comedy, ...

Sexuality and Gender

by women". "The categories of womens speech, mens speech, and prestigious or powerful speech are not just indexically derived fro...

Social Construct and Gay Marriage

the world. Whether an individual believes in free agency the right to personal decisions (privacy) or a system of behavior and co...

International Women's Movements and Issues of Globalization

issues is a situation which traces its roots far back into history. The indigenous women of Latin America have been suppressed by...

Sociological Analysis and Summary of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

In five pages this paper summarizes Steinbeck's great American novel and then presents a sociological analysis that considers conc...

Florida's Prevailing Cultures

In six pages this paper examines America's dominant culture in a consideration of Florida's prevailing local culture with norms an...

"Dry September" by William Faulkner

This essay pertains to Faulkner's short story "Dry September." The writer offers analysis of the plot and argues that Faulkner use...

India and China - Tapping into Foreign Markets

In a paper of three pages, the writer looks at marketing in foreign countries. Cultural norms of India and China are examined for ...

Culture of France

In three pages this research paper examines the culture of France in a topical discussion of diet, time concept, personal space, n...

Public Behavior and Interpersonal Relations

a ruckus. It might be deemed crazy behavior as well. Children learn this too. When children act out at home, they may receive a "t...

Varying Factors Affecting Japanese and American Crime

The American correctional system is considered one of the most advanced in the world. That said, it...

Assessing Abnormal Behavior

even schizophrenia. While Hippocrates approached the issue with a scientific bent, seeking to use medicinal practices to relieve a...

The Impact of Authority on Human Behavior

of volunteers complied with the instructions they were given, many were prepared to continuing giving electric shocks which could ...

The Elderly and the Natural Life Span

This paper reviews how individual outlook combines with societal norms to determine whether aging will be a positive or negative p...