American Families & The Nostalgia Myth / The Way We Never Were
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Focusing primarily upon the argument in Stephanie Coontz's (1992) book by same title, the writer of this 5 page paper presents the argument that each generation has looked upon the one previous to it and commented on how pure and innocent things were back in the proverbial "good ol' days." In actuality, however, morality was never as high in the past as we are led to believe. We are "brainwashed" by family-orientated television programs to believe that during the 50's and 60's, people were more "innocent" when in reality, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, etc.;-- soared-- sometimes to levels much higher than today. This social phenomenon is explored in great detail. Bibliography also cites 2 additional sources.
Filename: Waywene.wps

An Argument for Monogamy
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In this 5 page report, the writer makes an excellent argument for monogamy-- describing it in an historical context as actually outdating polygamy. The evolution of hunting societies and the imbalance of sexes in society are two of the many causal factors attributed to the unfortunate rise of polygamy. In great detail, the writer also explores social, medical, and economic reasons to promote monogamy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Monogamy.wps

An Interview with My Grandmother: Changes Through Time
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A 6 page discussion of the changes which have been experienced in family structure, technology, educational expectations, and society as a whole between the life of a woman born in the 1920s, her daughter, and her granddaughter. The author utilizes the views of her grandmother to illustrate the declining societal mores which characterize our contemporary world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPeldBio.rtf

An Overview of Cybernetics and Systems Science
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the concepts, and explores the differences between first order and second order cybernetics. Family systems are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA224cyb.rtf

An Overview of Homeless Families in Atlanta
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This 7 page paper provides data and statistical information about homeless families in the world, the United States, Georgia and most specifically Atlanta. The problem of homelessness is addressed. An overview of one shelter is provided. There is a decided focus on homeless families and available resources for women and children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA243Ga.rtf

Are Egalitarian Marriages Possible Today ?
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6 page discussion of whether or not egalitarian marriages are truly possible in our contemporary society. Drawing upon research, the author presents both sides of the argument and concludes that they are indeed very possible. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Egalmarr.wps

Are Gangs Created by a Need for Affiliation?
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A 7 page paper which examines if gangs are created because of affiliation and belonging. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgangs.rtf

Are Immigrants the Scapegoats for our National Problems?
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A 9 page paper evaluating the attitudes that many of our social and economic ills are caused by immigration. Immigrants are accused of inundating the labor market with low-wage, low-skilled labor, further depressing wages. One author applies the term 'welfare magnet,' stopping just short of saying that immigrants are leaving their native countries and everything familiar for the primary purpose of ensconcing themselves on U.S. welfare roles. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Scapgoat.wps

Article Critique/Dating Study
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A 3 page article critique that addresses research performed by Smith, White and Holland, "A Longitudinal Perspective on Dating Violence Among Adolescent and College Age Women," which is significant research because of its implications for social work and designing more efficient interventions to address this problem. The study results show that there is a significant statistical connection between being assaulted as an adolescent in a dating relationship and the risk of victimization in the college-years. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khacdv.rtf

Assessment (Case Study of a Homeless Man)
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This 9 page paper provides an assessment of a 51 year old homeless man who has been a drug addict from an early age. Although no names are used to protect the identity of the client, this evaluation is based on an actual case study submitted by a student. No bibliography.
Filename: SA344hom.rtf

Assessments of Research Article
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This 13 page paper provides an overview of different research articles, and considers factors like validity, the use of a methodology, and the impacts of the outcome of the data. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHArtRe4.rtf

Assimiliation Into The U.S. / The Plight Of Minority Groups
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8 pages in length. The immigration and assimilation of Asians, Latinos, and African Americans has a history of controversy. Each group has been the subject of harrassment and exteme prejudice. One of the most blatant forms of harassment was the internment of Japanese during World War II. Unlide Latinos and Asians, Africans did not come to the country voluntarily. Their forced immigration reflects an era in this country's history that it may never really recover from. Different aspects of each group are discussed. Extensive Bibliography.
Filename: Assimi.wps