Abstract In this paper, the writer explains that, although the concept of wilderness preservation seems idyllic and mostly undisputed by Americans, it perpetuates Western society's harmful dualistic and disassociatedrelationship with nature. The writer believes that the concept of wilderness is inept in transmitting the potential solutions and social transformations necessary to address the widespread environmental crisis. The writer argues that the concept of wilderness is based upon an American ideal, which cannot be matched by other nations and often times by its very inhabitants. The writer then suggests that, instead of wilderness, nature would be a unifying term for the environmental movement.
From the Paper The concepts of nature and wilderness can also be strange and non-useful to inhabitants of The United States. For instance, oftentimes individuals who reside in urban and inner city settings tend to disassociate themselves from wilderness. What is wilderness, for example, if you claim you have never experienced or seen it? Again, when nature and wilderness are an "Other," it is difficult to relate to a place that is substantially distant from you. Many inner city children have never experienced being in the wilderness and most fear such encounters as the first people who landed on America's shores."
Tags: recreational, disassociatedrelationship, collective amnesia, nature other
Abstract This paper explores how people feel about interracial relationships and takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of being in an interracial relationship. Providing statistics on prevalent interracial relationships, the author points out how interracial couples in straight and gay relationships have been on the rise in recent years even though there are some people who believe that races should not mix. Attributing to a degree, the acceptance of interracial relationships is influenced by geographic location, the paper also discusses transracial adoption. This paper includes graphs.
Outline:
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of an Interracial Relationship Conclusion
From the Paper "As a result of the history of racial relations in the United States, interracial relationships have long been controversial. Although the controversy over interracial relationships has always existed and continues to exist, the number of interracial couples has continued to rise. There are all types of interracial relationships including Straight and Gay Relationships and also interracial adoptions."
Tags: marriage adoption, homosexual relationships, heterosexual relationships
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the relationships between Blanche, Stanley and Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire". It shows that none of the relationships in the play were normal or healthy. In order, it examines the relationship between Blanche and Stella, the relationship between Blanche and Stanley, and the relationship between Stella and Stanley.
From the Paper "Blanche and Stella Dubois came from a well-to-do family. The sisters grew up on a plantation called Belle Reve. Stella had always been very self-absorbed and one day, she left the plantation behind and found her way to the city. She left Blanche to take care of the remaining family. All was well on the plantation until the depression hit and money was scarce, even for the rich. Blanche had to take care of an ailing family while she worked as a schoolteacher to make ends meet. She saw most of her family die and she resents Stella for not being there to help take care of everyone. She is angry with Stella for leaving her with all the responsibilities."
This paper presents a review of literature on the subject of relationships and a study of the pyschological and emotional factors relevant to relationships.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, 2002, $ 178.95
Abstract The paper reviews literature in connection with relationships and studies important psychological and emotional factors, which can make or break a relationship. There is certainly no dearth of literature on this subject but for this study, only important books and articles have been selected for review because they offer precious insight into the subject. While most people consider relationships vital for their emotional and spiritual growth, still they often make mistakes which can totally destroy the bond that a couples shares. The paper addresses these issues and presents the views and opinions of some marriage and relationship experts in this connection.
Abstract This paper examines a number of issues concerning same-sex relationships. The paper focuses on same-sex relationships in Western history and discusses public perceptions of such relationships, looks at the role that the Gay and Lesbian movement has had in influencing public perception, discusses some of the conflicts seen between old and new gay groups. and discusses the harassment that gays and lesbians are often subjected to. The paper also looks at the move to legalize same-sex marriages and the issue of AIDS.
From the Paper "Over the last five decades the gay and lesbian movement has been instrumental in reshaping public perceptions towards same-sex relationships in the US. Essentially, it is impossible to study public perceptions towards same-sex relationships without considering the role of the gay and lesbian movement. For gay and lesbian individuals this movement has enabled individuals who had previously been ostracized and stigmatized from mainstream social networks to carve a niche and feel a sense of belonging in alternative communities. Even more significantly the gay and lesbian movement..."
Tags: Same-sex, relationships, in, Western, history
A discussion regarding high self-esteem and how it promotes positive illusion in intimate relationships, which, in turn, motivates an approach that will enhance the relationship.
Abstract This research proposal examines the relationship between self-esteem and the quality of romance in terms of the couples' perceived regard and their own satisfaction of the relationship. The paper aims to describe the importance of positive illusion as a mediator of the perception of the intimates. The paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of such positivity and how it relates to self-esteem. The paper further discusses the impact it has on the relationship quality and whether illusion or reality is more important?
Outline:
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
From the Paper "People with high self-esteem are somehow more motivated to repair their mood and are more likely to take the initiative to action in some way that would make them happier. (Heimpel et al. 2002) High self-esteem beings are more satisfied with their intimate relationships due to protection of self-worth and positive illusions. However, as much as these individuals idealize their relationship with their partner, there bound to be times when the conflict is too perceptible that challenges their belief in a perfect relationship; this should be when high and low self-esteem people differ with each other. If high self-esteem people do indeed have higher motivation to make themselves feel better; the hypothesis is that when positive illusions cannot play a role in repairing the negative feeling towards the relationship because the conflict is too overt, there is a high likelihood for high self-worth individuals to adopt the approach commitment (rather than the avoidance commitment) which is proven to be positively associated with relationship satisfaction. In other words, the reason for the tendency for high self-esteem people be more satisfied with their relationships is that their style of commitment which can enhance the intimate relationship. "
A research paper on the effect of rape on later relationships, determining if women who are raped have a difficult time becoming emotionally or romantically close to a man.
Abstract This paper examines the effect rape has on victims' subsequent intimate relationships. By interviewing women and providing in-depth research this paper show how women who have been raped a single time by a man who she does not know are more likely to have problems with their post-rape relationships. The paper details reasons for this difficulty in forming relationships and discusses possible treatments.
From the Paper "In a society where rape is a common occurrence, Kilpatrick, Edmonds, & Seymour (1992) found that 1 in 8 adult women in a given community have been raped, it is important to understand the long-term effects on the victim (as cited in Layman, Gidycz, & Lynn 1996). More specifically, the purpose of this study is to discover the long-term effects of rape on subsequent intimate (emotional and sexual involved) relationships on women who have been raped a single time. It is hypothesized that women who are raped a single time and do not receive social and psychological support will be more likely than women who have not been raped to have difficulties with subsequent intimate relationships with men. Women are the focus of this study because they are commonly thought of as being raped more often than and are more likely to report rape than men."
Abstract There is a large Hispanic population in the United States today. Many live in poverty in the cities, while others have moved up to the middle class and beyond. No matter what class, however,does the relationship between a Hispanic mother and daughter differe from the same relationship in non-Hispanic families? That is the topic explored in this paper.
Abstract This paper presents facts and theories associated with the US and Japanese economic relationship over the past decade and also explores the future outcomes of their relationship.
Abstract Late adulthood is often mistakenly viewed as a time of relaxation, where everything slows and an individual's life becomes more consistent and less stressful. In reality, late adulthood is a time of great change. Individuals retire, children move away, lifestyles alter significantly and social ties decline. This paper shows that, most significantly, a person's relationships change significantly in late adulthood. This includes relationships with siblings, spouses, friends, children and grandchildren. By considering these relationships and how they change, this paper shows that late adulthood is far from being a time of reduced stress. It may become a time of reduced stress if the individual makes the transition successfully, but the actual process of transition involves many significant changes.
From the Paper "Peterson (2002) notes that friends play a special role because they link the individual to the larger social world. Individuals meet with friends as a way of keeping up with events in the world and in their own communities. This allows individuals to feel connected and avoids the problem of feeling isolated, alone, or rejected. It is also noted that older individuals have more secondary friends, which are described as "people who are not intimates but with whom they spend time occasionally" (Berk 2004, p. 606). This includes groups meeting to take part in activities such as playing bridge, lawn bowling, quilting, and various other craft activities".
Abstract This paper examines the concept of relationship marketing and its importance. The author defines relationship marketing and its goal. The paper describes loyalty programs and consumer relationship at Bayer Agribusiness.
From the Paper "Companies often tout their customer relations but few companies actively engage in relationship marketing. In many cases, companies confuse the concept of relationship marketing with direct or target marketing. While there can be overlap in these areas, relationship marketing is designed to build loyalty between the company and the consumer-and this relationship goes both ways. The company takes a proactive approach in anticipating and meeting the needs of the consumer while the consumer comes to expect more than just a commodity from the supplier relationship."
Tags:relationship marketing, direct marketing, Bayer
Abstract Although psychology and psychotherapeutic intervention remains a relatively new profession, assisting people with mental health disorders is an important part of health wellness. No matter the psychotherapeutic regimen a therapist chooses to follow and implement, all have a core element, namely, establishing and sustaining a strong clinician-patient relationship. The focus of this essay is to present the reader a compendium of relationship characteristics needed in establishing a workable clinician-patient therapeutic relationship.
Abstract This literature review examines the relationships maintained by couples after they break up. The paper examines lesbian and gay relationships as well as heterosexual couples. In addition, it seeks to determine whether or not children have an effect on the contact the couple maintains following a relationship that ends. The writer found that very few studies exist on this topic and those that do are somewhat vague in their findings. This points to the need for further research in this area for future development of family therapy theories and outcomes.
Outline:
Introduction
Statistics
Literature
Review
Conclusion
From the Paper "For many years statistics have been thrown about that included the belief that 50 percent of marriages today, end in divorce. Recently this number has been challenged and the result was a reduction in the percentage of married couples believed to end in divorce. At one point according to the new statistical information provided by the National Center for Health Statistics 43 percent of married couples will end in divorce in America. Even more recently the New York Times published a study that placed the number at 40 percent. While this is encouraging news for engaged hopefuls it still means that out of every 100 couples that get married, only 60 of them will survive the long haul of marriage(Divorce Stats http://www.divorcereform.org/rates.html). "The National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report which found that 43 percent of first marriages end in separation or divorce within 15 years(Divorce Stats http://www.divorcereform.org/rates.html)." "
Abstract The paper explains what is meant by the term "nonprofit organizations" and explains the objective in exercises of this nature. The paper highlights the fact that motivation is derived from the unique mission and values that each organization upholds in the delivery of its work. The paper stresses the importance of the relationship of the non profit organization with private and corporate donors, in order to market and build brand awareness and public profile. The paper also discusses the strategy of gaining control over the environment and building a working relationship between organizations, in addition to cementing a relationship between the private and nonprofit sector.
From the Paper "While the nonprofit model may be the most grassroots and cooperative, nonprofit organizations are largely opting to build relationships with the private sector. The sector-wide conviction in competition undermines efforts to build coalitions between nonprofit organizations. This climate, drive by resource scarcity and profit-minded priorities, makes fostering nonprofit and nonprofit working relationships most difficult. In Metro-Toronto "the majority of organizations are anticipating a more competitive atmosphere in relation to garnering funds, now that the government has decreased its support" (Meinhard, p. 5.) Looking to market themselves to private and corporate donors, nonprofit organizations are embracing marketing to build brand awareness and public profile. It can be argued that current trends in management, job creation (funding for fundraisers), and resource availability facilitate a working relationship between the nonprofit sector and the private sector."
Tags: non, profit, organizations, competition, relationship
Abstract The paper states that about twenty to fifty percent of women all over the world suffer from physical, psychological or sexual abuse, according to an article in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence. The paper notes the fact that many women do not even recognize that they are in an abusive relationship - or they are in denial about it - and often they do not know how to escape from it. Abusive relationships are a social problem of enormous breadth. This paper reviews several kinds of abusive relationships and integrates the Herbert Blumer five distinctive stages into the narrative as well.
From the Paper "Glennys Parker of the University of Newcastle in Australia, and Christina Lee of the University of Queensland recently conducted a study of 143 women who had been abused in relationships; the results of their work is published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence in September 2007. Their study in effect helps legitimize the problem in terms of its importance in the #2 on Blumer's model ("The Legitimation of the problem"). The researcher found that the threats to the well being of abused women include "physical trauma, gynecological problems, chronic pain" along with "medically unexplained symptoms" like backaches, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues."
