“Alcohol and Ecstasy consumption amongst young people in Britain”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which alcohol consumption has declined amongst young people as a result of the advent of the club and drug scene, and the way in which the alcohol industry promotes and markets alcopops in their efforts to attract a younger clientele away from illegal drugs and recoup their lost profits. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLalcopops.wps

“All Our Kin” by Carol Stack
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An 8 page paper which examines various elements presented in Carol Stack’s “All Our Kin.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkin.rtf

“American History X": Sociological Analysis
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A 4 page paper which analyzes the film “American History X” from a sociological perspective. No sources cited.
Filename: RAamx.rtf

“Analysis of research study on foster care placements”
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A five page paper which looks at a research article concerning the relevant factors which may affect the possibility of placement instability and disruption in foster children, the way in which the authors conducted their study, and the information which can be learned from it Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jlresart.rtf

“Antz” & Emile Durkheim
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A 3 page essay/research paper that uses the 1998 animated movie “Antz” to discuss the sociological views of Emile Durkheim. The writer argues that the ant colony pictured in this film is analogous to a simplistic human society and, therefore, can be studied using a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khantz.rtf

“Aspects of Human Society”
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A six page paper which looks at different aspects of the way in which society is organised. The paper contrasts the theories of the social contract as espoused by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau; analyses the difference between statute law and case law; and looks at the contrast between elitism and pluralism in terms of the control of social institutions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLsoccontract.wps

“Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and its Devastation” by Susan Forward and Craig Buck
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A 5 page book report on a taboo subject that remains a ‘dirty little secret’ in many families. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGincest.rtf

“Chimpanzee Politics”
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An 8 page overview of the many similarities that exist between humans and chimps when it comes to group dynamics. Using the book by Frans De Waal as a reference, this paper highlights how chimp group dynamics share more similarities than they do differences with politics in American government. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPpolChimps.rtf

“Death of the Profane” by Williams
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A 3 page summary of “Death of the Profane” by Patrice J. Williams. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdprow.rtf

“Developed and underdeveloped countries”
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A five page paper which considers some of the social, economic and political reasons which underlie the division between developed and underdeveloped nations on a global level and considers the ways in which the balances might be redressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLGlobdev.rtf

“Disasters, Relief and the Media” : A Discussion of Conflict of Interest, Reliability, and Accountability in Journalism
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A 5 page discussion of media bias as it relates to the relationship which exists between journalists and relief agencies. These agencies not only act in the relief effort itself, they also provide considerable assistance to reporters. At the same time they are financially dependent on reporters calling attention to their plight. The implications of this relationship are that good reporting of the actual facts of relief efforts is potentially subject to a conflict of interest.
Filename: PPmdiaB2.rtf

“Domestic violence”
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A paper which looks at the issue of domestic violence in the UK and the way in which it is dealt with by the police and the judicial system, in terms of social perceptions of the crime and the extent to which it is satisfactorily addressed by current police procedure and sentencing policies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLdomviolUK.rtf