Abstract
This paper examines "The Declining Significance of Race" by William Wilson. It evaluates which of Wilson's points remain relevant in examining race and class relations today. It then examines the book's weaknesses, such as the presentation of African-Americans as a monolithic culture. In the conclusion, the paper finds that Wilson's book remains an insightful starting point, however it also suggests that more studies remain to be done regarding how social stratification by race, gender and class continue to be relevant.

Table of Contents:
Wilson's Thesis
Sociology Of Minority Group Relations

From the Paper
"Additionally, recasting "minority group" in class-based terms opens new opportunities for addressing poverty. Instead of recycling race-based policies that benefit those who are already economically-secure, anti-poverty programs should look towards helping those who are economically-disadvantaged, regardless of their race. Wilson's suggestions included WPA-style work programs. To these suggestions, this paper also recommends daycare programs in poor neighborhoods, after-school and mentorship programs for older children and funding clinics for low-income urban residents. These combined programs would go a long way towards providing an economically-poor minority with resources to help them improve their life chances."

Tags:minority, welfare, structure

Abstract
The following is a sales proposal in letter format outlining issues related to a decline in sales for a supplier of retail stainless steel kitchenware. The issue are centered around employee morale, absenteeism, and productivity. The company being analyzed is Brightware Corporation and recommendations, scheduling, budgets, and authorization are all issues addressed within the sales proposal.

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"January 21, 2007 Vice President Sales and Marketing Brightware Corporation Dear Mr. Frost, Re: Declining Sales Proposal Introduction I too have reviewed the sales numbers for the current quarter and see a significant decline in the sales related to our stainless steel kitchenware retail line. After a thorough investigation that I have..."

Tags:sales, morale, productivity

Abstract
This paper explains that the Westphalian concept of state sovereignty is being modified by various contemporary challenges so that it is losing some of its traditional characteristics. Next, the author looks at these challenges, which include the human rights issues, economic and cultural globalization and the development of the supranational institutions resulting from economic integration. The paper argues that these challenges have not affected linguistic, religious, cultural and social institutions; thereby, it cannot be said that state sovereignty is on the decline but rather in a period of slow transition as it adjusts to these challenges.


Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Concept of Sovereignty
Contemporary Challenges
Human Rights
Economic Globalization
Supranational Organizations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"No state is more important than the other neither is any state in the world a subject of the other. The concept of the independence of states and their legal equality internationally is referred to as state sovereignty and this concept covers all the matters that are permitted by the international law. State sovereignty protects any nation from external interference and intrusion by other states that are enjoying their own sovereignty. The ways in which a country gains independence in the face of sovereignty are political, economic, cultural and social in scope."

Tags:transition, total control, territorial integrity, convention, governance structures

Abstract
The paper considers the declining dollar against the major world's currencies and the effect on the world's economy.

From the Paper
"Much recent attention has been given to the issue of the falling or weak U.S. dollar. Politicians discuss it in debates, tourists lament it when they travel and companies make long-term strategic decisions based on the direction they believe the dollar will move. Yet many individuals are unclear about the actual effect of a weak or strong dollar on the U.S. economy, and there are some parts of the economy that benefit from a weak dollar..."

Tags:foreign exchange, currency exchange, dollar, euro, yen

Abstract
This paper begins by looking at how the French Communist Party enjoyed such great power and influence in the years following World War II. It then examines why this strength has waned in the past 50 years including the constitutional changes of 1958, the failure of the Communist-Socialist alliance, the decreasing relevance of Communist policies, the increase in working class affluence and the fall of Communist regimes elsewhere.

From the Paper
"The PCF enjoyed its greatest levels of popularity between 1946-1958. During this time, the Communists were helped greatly by a number of features of French politics and society. For instance, French democracy was far from solid following the revival of numerous undemocratic ideas during the Vichy regime, and indeed, Communism was not perceived as quite so radical a Left Wing force immediately following the Second World War. Therefore, it was possible for the PCF to destabilize the fragile, unstable coalition governments that existed until 1958. In addition, a Left Wing split existed in France at this time, which ensured that the Communists had no significant Left Wing opposition to contend with, and similarly, the PCF's foreign policies tended to be very similar to those of the powerful Gaullist Party of the 1950s and 60s, which would again allow them to appear less radical a party."

Tags:pcf, socialism, gaullists, left, wing

Abstract
This paper discusses the dramatic declines that have been seen in the rate of teenage pregnancies and births in the United States, and Georgia in particular, in the past fifteen years. It examines whether sex education in schools is the underlying reason why so many teenagers are now choosing to wait until they are married before experimenting with sex.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Recommendations

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"The results of educational training in regards to sexual abstinence by teenagers in Georgia seems to show that those teenagers are influenced by the information and that they at least outwardly feel more compunction to abstain when pressured by other individuals of the same belief. If that is true, and New Horizons and AHYD continue in effectively presenting the information directly to teenagers, then it would seem that the only drawback to being able to present the information in an effective manner would be the lack of personnel, time and dollars necessary to ensure the program's viability."

Tags:marriage, birth, abstinence, abortion

Abstract
The paper explains that countries on a path of economic transition begin with price liberalization, followed by a stabilization policy involving an attempt to impose a tight monetary and fiscal policy. The paper discusses the decline of the free health-care systems in both Romania and Bulgaria. The paper cites some atrocities that have happened in Romania and as a result of these atrocities, positive steps have been taken to improve the health-care in Romania. The paper explains that in Bulgaria, patients cannot afford to fill prescriptions because the low wages make it unaffordable. In conclusion, the writer explains that the minimum wage in these countries fell below the poverty line. The writer states that as a result of this, the minimum wage has lost its function as an anchor of the social protection system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Medical Care
- Romania
- Bulgaria
Historically
Conclusion
Bibliography

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"In the second case, local health authorities, faced with growing popular discontent over the crumbling medical care system, have pledged to find a quick answer to the problem of the dead babies, who were between one month and two years old and were abandoned at the Cluj hospital. "Both cases have sharply highlighted the need for comprehensive health reform in Romania, which, along with neighboring Bulgaria, has the worst health-care system in the former Communist countries of Eastern and Central Europe. "In Romania and Bulgaria, health care is in theory free and guaranteed to everyone. The reality is that most services must be paid for by a fairly formalized system of cash gifts, tips and outright bribes -- a practice that started in the Communist days and has not changed since the advent of the free-market economy."

Tags:bribe, minimum, wage, communism

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes declines in the American economy such as the issues of declining worker productivity, a large and growing trade deficit, a large and growing budget deficit, a crushing national debt, declining revenues and a serious decline in the overall American economy. The writer offers solutions on a variety of economic problems.

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"In response to your recent emails regarding the issues of declining worker productivity a large and growing trade deficit a large and growing budget deficit a crushing national debt declining revenues and the most serious decline in the overall American economy since the Great Depression of the s- s I offer the following suggestions. American productivity has fallen. Economists understand that workers' wages directly correlate to their productivity and wage trends over the past decade have not been encouraging. As Schwarz Center ..."

Tags:America, economy, recession, worker productivity, national debt, national budget deficit, national trade deficit, declining revenues

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the role and function of the Geisha from the Edo period and the expectations of behavior and conduct of a geisha. As the numbers of geisha in Japan are declining, the paper also looks at a number of reasons to explain this decline

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"Entertainment in Japan during the Edo period (1600-1867), especially entertainment involving women, was considered to require close supervision by the government. Prostitution was legal if properly licensed and controlled. Shimbara and Yoshiwara were fenced-in districts on the outskirts of Kyoto and Edo where prostitution was contained and regulated until 1957. Of the numerous hours men spent in these districts, relatively few were devoted to sex. Most of the time was engaged in partying; the lure of the area was the romance, elegance and excitement that could be found in the one place in the structured feudal society where money, wit and charm combined to create a sub-culture rooted in evening recreation. Besides the prostitutes, a number of other classes of female entertainers and waitresses were permitted to work in designated entertainment areas. Geishas belonged in this category, and for them, engaging in sex with customers was officially prohibited. The term geisha literally means "artist." "

Tags:japan, japanese, entertainment, edo

Abstract
This paper describes the effects of the decrease of labor unions on the labor market. It examines why unions are declining and the trends that are occurring.

From the Paper
"Since 1979 the percentage of union workers in the United States has declined from twenty-four percent to fourteen percent. However, forty-eight percent of workers in this country would join if presented with a free, non-coerced choice, thus union membership would more than triple overnight. Unionists though know all to well that the National Labor Relations Act gives employers plenty of way to prevent workers from exercising freedom of association. One example is the Act's guarantee of the right to organize is so poorly enforced that roughly four percent of all worker who vote union are fired by their employers. Moreover, union organizers cannot keep pace with the loss of union jobs to outsourcing, automation, and job export."

Tags:union, act, law, reform, vote, workers