Treatment of AIDS in American Society
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This 7 page paper looks at the disease from a social perspective. The main focus is on exactly what the government and advocates are doing on behalf of AIDS and HIV infected victims. Subjects addressed are education, research, new drugs, treatment and funding. Statistics are included throughout. Bibliography included.
Filename: Aidsinam.wps

Young Adults / Behaviors & Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS
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A 3.5 page research paper exploring the affects of AIDS education on young adults ages 18-24. The writer attempts to show that many young adults who participate in risky sexual behavior are not uneducated about the possibility of exposure to HIV. There are also a number of other factors that influence peoples choices around risky behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. The writer cites a number of sources that support the idea that excessive alcohol consumption increases risky behaviors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Aidyoun.rtf

African-Americans & Racism
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A 10 page paper that demonstrates the processes that fhave led to an increase in institutional racism rather than a decrease. The writer suggests that the decline of Affirmative Action over the past few years has led to increased support for racial inequities and demonstrated the lack of equality in housing, employment and educational opportunities for many Blacks. Bilbiography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Racism.wps

Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective
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The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10 page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Aact.rtf

Affirmative Action and Equal Protection: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Rulings
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A 7 page overview of the Supreme Court rulings which apply to Affirmative Action and Equal Protection. Includes a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education, Korematsu v. United States, Loving v. Virginia, Palmore v. Sidoti, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. Examines the applicability of Justice Blackman's statement in the latter case that 'in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently'. Concludes that our goal of treating everyone equally is a goal whose means of meeting it varies according to the precise societal situation which we are facing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPaffAcC.wps

Reverse Discrimination / A Black Perspective
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An 8 page overview of the effects of Affirmative Action and the resulting phenomena of reverse discrimination. Concludes that although reverse discrimination does sometimes occur, it alone is not reason to abolish Affirmative Action policies. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Revdisc.wps

Why People Support Affirmative Action
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A 15 page paper presenting a literature review and an abbreviated survey-based research seeking attitudes and reasons why Affirmative Action policies appear to be ingrained forever in our society. Research findings indicate that while individuals, both African American and white, believe that the very program tends to extend racial discrimination rather than alleviate it, none wants to be accused of being either 'racist' or uncaring regarding the fate of others. The sample is a limited number of women equally divided according to race; the findings indicate that further research is warranted. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Whysuppo.wps

Views as Reflected in Darwinism
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A 5 page paper discussing divergent views of racism and colonialism based on the premises advanced by Charles Darwin in developing his theories of natural selection and the existence of 'the fittest.' Concentrating on the philosophies of Darwin, Josiah Strong and Adolf Hitler, the paper also examines the stance presented by several other authors, with diversity among them ranging between Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling and the Japanese Imperial Government.
Filename: Darwinwr.wps

Services for the Elderly in Morris County, New Jersey
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the needs of senior citizens in Morris County as well as services already available. A proposal for an expansion of services, to fill the gaps, is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA113NJ.wps

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.
Filename: Soclwork.wps

Using the Sociological Imagination to Interpret a Personal Situation
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This 4 page paper uses sociological theory to interpret a personal situation. Recommendations for a student writing an essay is provided in tutorial form. An example of being arrested for drunk driving is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA649soc.rtf

Diversity in America
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This 5 page paper looks at solutions to the divides that plague the U.S. today. Various issues are addressed including race relations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA222div.rtf