From the Paper "In The Book of the City of Ladies, Christine de Pizan, an Early Modern writer, metaphorically constructs a literary, mythological and historical intellectual space for educated women of her time and after."
Abstract An analysis of why Caucasians achieve higher grades and go on to further education, compared to other ethnic races. The paper argues that rather than innate racial characteristics, the background of the students and their economic status play large roles.
From the Paper "Race has been a very popular research tool for sociologists since the field became popular decades ago. The relations between black, white, Native American, Asian, Hispanic, and many varying races have been studied for years, in hope that answers can be found to the ever-present problems of racism and equality. The General Social Survey, in 1993, performed a study on the difference between races regarding education. One of the questions that they asked on the survey was the amount of years of education that each person had received. The results illustrated that whites were likely to stay in school longer than African Americans and "other" races asked in the survey. The survey showed that Caucasian students, on average, stayed in school a full year longer than African Americans, and about a third of a year longer than other races."
Abstract This paper discusses the cultural aspects of doing business in Japan. The paper looks at the Japanese economy and why Japan is important, then discusses the Japanese business cultural framework and how it differs to the US society and values. The paper looks at aspects of Japanese society such as homogeneity and etiquettes, collectivism and interdependence in order to show their implications on the business world and work out how to bridge the gaps.
From the Paper "Understanding Japanese business practices and the Japanese market has become a necessity for the American executive. Knowing how Japanese business people think and what factors influence decision-making is essential for conducting business with Japanese firms. The business person working to gain a foothold in Japan faces two major problems with regard to Japanese business customs: how to go about making an initial approach to a Japanese company and how to maintain and develop a business relationship once it has been established. In essence, business success in Japan hinges on the businessperson's comprehension and appreciation of Japanese customs and values. Although business people from different cultures are becoming increasingly knowledgeable of and familiar with each other's customs and business practices, the application of such knowledge is often superficial. In many cases, the very familiarity of a custom or mannerism merely serves to mask the underlying deep-seated differences."
From the Paper "There are very many reasons and explanations as to where and why Christianity has changed so drastically from the time of its creation to the present day; world wars, epidemics, philosophy- those are just some of the explanations offered to explain the situation. Christianity has become most diffused in Canada, the United States, and in Rome. However, it is also still easy to see how it is still present within societies; churches are still recognized as sacred institutions and some laws are still based upon church law. As to why Christianity has changed so drastically, there are many reasons but perhaps the strongest one is philosophy and the Age of Individualism."
Abstract This paper looks at women's role in Japan's modern era development. Their presence and influence is shown by looking outside the events of conventional historical record. The powerful political influence of ruling class women in ancient Japanese society is looked at. The Edo period is seen as the era that forced women to be subordinate and the influence of the West the factor which began to open Japanese women to participation in social spheres once more.
From the Paper "Studies of Japan's modern era development emphasize its industry, bureaucracy and military, focusing on the political, merchant and capitalist elite and ignoring those upon whom the major costs of development was imposed, particularly women. Japan's modernization came at a social cost borne by the poor, the disadvantaged and women (Hane, 1982). Although their contribution has typically been marginalized, women contributed significantly to the development process in many ways.
Japanese women had an essential role in the domestic sphere and in the economy, but their influence and contributions did not move them toward sexual and legal equality, as was the case for women in the west. This was primarily due to the social and legal conservative imperatives relegating women to the lowest status of every class strata; however, their presence and influence may be seen by taking a larger, and peripheral, view outside the events of conventional historical record."
Tags: Japanese, subordinate, submissive, society, meiji, edo, buddhist
Abstract This is a persuasive paper against Partial-Birth Abortion. The author discusses the side effects and negative impacts of Partial-Birth Abortion with special reference to effects on the mother and the child and uses these to support his argument. This paper includes a history and an overview of abortion.
Partial -Birth Abortion Overview
History of Abortion
The Mother
The Child
Summary
From the Paper "Partial -Birth Abortion is the unjustified killing of an unborn child in the most gruesome way possible. This is the intentional killing of a child by partially delivering it for the sole purpose of terminating its life. This is achieved by inducing the delivery of a child by allowing the cervix to dilate to only 8 centimeters. The physician vaginally delivers some portion of the intact living fetus until the fetus is partially outside the body of the mother, for the purpose of performing an overt act that the physician knows will kill the fetus. "
Abstract A detailed discussion of the effects of migration to suburbs on education. The author discusses the negative effects on urban education such as the standard of teaching in comparison to suburban education services that are booming.
From the Paper "As people have shifted so abruptly to the suburbs, the nation's cities have been left to fall apart and so has everything in them?including their schools. And when education is poor, the remaining affluent pack up and leave the city as well, creating a cycle of cause and effect. Urban schools thus are not able to offer the attractive services that suburban schools can."
Abstract A look at the nature and changes in the construction of castles. The author looks at the background of castle construction, how they were built during the Medieval period and the insights that this provides about Medieval society and the inner workings of it.
From the Paper "We look at castles today, impressed by their enormous stature and the massive nature of their physical construction. Even today, with the skyscrapers and other marvels of modern construction, castles still imbue awe in the beholder. Imagining how the construction of such masterpieces could have been accomplished with the technology available to the Medieval person is almost incomprehensible. Castles have held this place in the mind from the Romantic period onward, with a revival of the wonder and majesty that such buildings can evoke. The truth of the matter, however, is that castles began as simple wooden structures and palisades, created to defend certain areas from attack by invaders. These simple wooden fortifications gradually evolved into the massive structures that we know and admire today, and the story of that evolution gives us key insights into the way that Medieval society evolved and the inner workings of the society as well."
Abstract An analysis of the dangers of obedience in younger generations. The author discusses the influences on obedience from adults and peers and the issues and controversial debates about adolescent obedience.
From the Paper "Everyone in the country of the United States of America faces authority and obedience everyday of their life. Adults come upon authority and obedience every day whether it be from a boss or being the boss with their children, teens and adolescents look to other teens and peers for their guidance and their sense of obedience. Adolescents find their authority and obedience in groups which can be healthy but can also be dangerous depending upon what groups they choose. Church groups, school clubs, and after-school clubs are considered by the public to be positive groups to join during adolescent. Gangs or groups who do drugs, have sex, and listen to hard-core music are considered by the public to be negative groups to join during adolescents."
Abstract An analysis of PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder in Holocaust survivors. The author investigates the type of war-related stress experienced by Holocaust survivors including a diagnosis and assessment of this disease.
From the Paper "The atrocities surrounding the events known as the Holocaust are well documented. It is also well known that over 6 million Jews were executed during World War II. What became of the survivors, though, and how do they deal with their memories? By exploring the effects of the Holocaust on the people who were involved, one may also discover how to deal with the pain caused by their long-term suffering and severe trauma. The central goal of this work is to provide information on war-related traumatic stress, particularly in diagnosis, assessment, and forensic psychology."
Abstract This short paper argues that the internet has improved our lives and changed things for the better. The author includes numerous examples to back up his argument.
From the Paper "The Internet is just one of many technological innovations which have changed our lives in the last decade, yet it is by far one of the greatest. In a relatively insignificant amount of time, this simple concept has revolutionalised the way we go about our lives ? from our use of computers, to the print media industry, to significantly affecting the workings of both large and small businesses. Pick up any magazine, newspaper, listen to the radio or watch TV and you can?t help but notice the massive influence it has already had on our lives. It will also be a major force in determining our future. The question therefore has to be asked, has the "Dot-Com Revolution" changed our society for the better, or worse?"
Abstract This paper looks at the effect that Baby Boomer's will have on nursing homes and the future of long-term care. The author investigates the current inefficiencies and inadequacies of medical care services and the problems of adaptation that it may face in the future.
From the Paper "Long-term care has been on the government's back-burner since its institutionalization. The Medicare and Medicaid systems have only proven to be inadequate coverage while at the same time costs of services have been increasing. The long-term care system is also very inefficient and cannot effectively coordinate services (Evashwick 2001). The biggest problem with long-term care is the public's unwillingness to take an active role and change the system. There will be major changes take place when the next generation enters the long-term care system. Kobner (2001) had stated it correctly when saying that tomorrow's elderly population is going to be our "new" seniors. Hopefully all of these problems will be reversed when the "new" seniors become 65 years-old. These "new" seniors are also known as the baby boomers. The baby boomers are charging with a tremendous force toward the long-term care system. Healthcare and the aging population are changing dramatically in the United States and long-term care is going to be required to keep up (Mollica 1998)."
Abstract This paper examines Durkheim's anomie concept in relation to human nature, its social context, and its relation to suicide. The paper also discusses Durkheim's contemporary protegees and takes a look at how the anomie concept is viewed today is assessed.
From the Paper "In attempting to understand the origins and consequences of Durkheim's conception of anomie, it is important to consider his view of human nature. Coser (1962) points out that Durkheim believed there is no human nature without society. What people thought, how they perceived the world, how they conceived of their relationship to the world?all these things were shaped by participation in society."
Abstract This paper is about the underlying themes of Naomi Klein's best-selling "No Logo" (2000), the "book that became a movement" ? a passionate anti-globalization manifesto. The paper looks at the underlying themes of Fordism and post-Fordism, consumer culture and globalization, and analyzes Klein's arguments while drawing on a variety of sources, both literary, -- William Gibson, Aldous Huxley and George Orwell, and academic --Kennedy & Cohen plus contrasting Klein's socialist agenda with libertarian principles.
From the Paper "In No Logo, Naomi Klein analyses the effects of modern advertising on Western society and culture in the late 90s. She argues, for the most part, against its far-reaching effects on everyday life, as well as on the ethical issues associated with the move to a post-Fordist society, where production takes place in third world countries under what is, in effect, 19th century conditions."
Tags: anti, fordism, post, fordism, advertising, globalization, Keynsian, naomi, klein, libertarian, economics, post-socialism, third, world
From the Paper "The voucher program is probably the best way to cure the problems the housing system endured during the tenure of the projects. One of the main reasons why the voucher program would work is because it would save the taxpayers money. Since the projects were owned and run by the government, it cost money to build the buildings and keep them livable. Most cities had to form a new police division to strictly deal with problems in the projects. And since most of these funds were given by the federal government, it was affordable for city governments to run certain projects; however, today market forces and federal budget issues have drastically cut back on funds to local governments for public housing. With the voucher program, it allows cities to cut back on their expenses by allowing private landlords to handle the cost of maintaining and running their own buildings (U.S. News)."
