Abstract
This paper analyzes the heroic code of honor in Homer's "The Iliad" by examining the social roles of Hector and Achilles within the construct of familial and military culture. The paper defines the social role of Hector as a hero and as an ethical defender of his family through civic responsibility. The paper looks at the social role of gift giving as a part in the heroic code, because honor becomes the central catalyst for the heroic portrayals provided by Homer in "The Iliad". The paper then points out that Achilles also abides by strong ethic towards honor, which invariably creates a social impact on his actions after Patroklos is killed. In conclusion, the paper shows that the impact of these social norms drive Achilles and Hector toward the extreme violence of war, which ultimately ends in their deaths.

From the Paper
"The encounter between Hector and Andromache during the battle reflects a Homeric process, which allows for a union between family that is compassionate and not driven necessarily by a cold and calculating necessity for war on the part of the soldier. In this manner, Homer is projecting a socially responsible man in Hector that respects social traditions military and within the family unit. Andromache is a wife that shows concern, and only wishes for her husband to stay with her and not die in battle with the Aecheans. In this manner, Hector is not only questing to find solace in his wife's love for him, but actually seeks to be consoled before entering into the main thicket of war outside the Trojan City."

Tags:war, soldier, greek, battle, Achilles, death, Trojan

Abstract
This paper analyzes the social roles of the hero in "The Iliad" by Homer. It shows the impact of the grim facts of war in relation to death and life and how this produces an increased social role in life. The paper defines the social role of Hector as a hero who is an ethical defender of his family through civic responsibility. It also shows how the social role of gift giving is also a part in the heroic code, as honor becomes the central catalyst for the heroic portrayals provided by Homer in "The Iliad."

From the Paper
"With this loss, Achilles eventually fights Hector and kills him. He then disgracefully drags his body after his chariot because his rage has fully consumed. Achilles has lost any kind of sanity he had since his clash with Agamemnon, which has been the social fabric of the heroic code that is the result of a dishonorable gift giving exchange. The cycle of military honor has been made complete, enforcing the sense of social norms that created the plot dynamics and the sense of honor in battle. Now, Achilles appears to care little for living any longer, since his closest friend is now dead. The social forces of military honor have created the basis of a heroic code for Achilles, which along with hector, provide the duty that a warrior must abide by to gain the respect and loyalty of his family, friends, and fellow soldiers."

Tags:trojan, Agamemnon, rage, family

Abstract
The paper discusses the concept of honor in Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid."

From the Paper
""The Iliad" and "The Aeneid" are undoubtedly two of the greatest epics ever written. They form part of the foundation from which the entire western classical tradition was erected and are considered to be among the world's canonical masterpieces. Both epics are focused on the exploits of a man who is half-god and half-mortal, in "The Iliad" the Greek hero Achilles is the focal point of the narrative; in "The Aeneid" the Roman hero Aeneas is the principal actor."

Tags:honor, iliad, aeneid, achilles, aeneas, homer, virgil

Abstract
This paper looks at Homer's epic poem," Iliad" and Simone Weil's essay on "The Iliad, or a Poem of Might." It discusses how Weil's 20th Century commentary on the epic demonstrates a way of validating the relevance of Homer's text to contemporary sensibilities and experience.

From the Paper
"This research provides a comparison and contrast of Homer's epic poem The Iliad and Simone Weil's essay The Iliad or a Poem of Might. The research will set forth the cultural context for the pattern of ideas in the work of origin and then discuss ways in..."

Tags:Simone, Weil, Homer, Iliad, Greek, culture, tragedy, epic

Abstract
This work explores the social policies and reforms that have practically destroyed the traditional Chinese family structure in patrilineal descent, kinship, and tradition.

Outline
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
The Population Explosion
Problems Presented by Overpopulation
Government Policies in China Initiated for Population Control
The Population Control Policies in Retrospect
Governmental Policy: Commonly accepted Definitions and Boundaries
Scientific Data and Implications
Social Impact of China's Population Control Policy
The Little Emperor Syndrome
Economical Impact of China's Little Emperors
Searching for Solutions: Which Way Out?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Although nearly one-fourth of the world's total population lives in China there is a shortage in China but is not what one would expect to hear in that there is a shortage of individuals in terms of workers and in terms of females available for marriage. This shortage is very severe on both accounts and is illustrated through the facts that there are not enough individuals of working age to support the elderly population that comprises a large percentage of the countries population. Just as impacting is the fact that there is a shortage of brides for the men in China that equals one million men per year beginning in the year 2020 without available women in the society for marriage and starting a family."

Tags:husband, wife, child, couples, size, institutionalized, killing, neglect, girls, beijing, control

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that one of the first spin offs of Norman Lear's groundbreaking "All in the Family" and "Maude" featured a black family living in a Chicago ghetto. The writer studies the social impact of the series "Good Times". The writer maintains that though somewhat dated and stereotyped when looked at 30 years later, the series was nevertheless an important show for its time and for what subsequent programming it made possible.

From the Paper
"This paper examines an important television sitcom 'Good Times' which aired on the CBS network. A spin off of the Norman Lear series 'Maude' which was itself a spin off of the legendary 'All in the Family' this was one of the first sitcoms to have an entirely African American regular series cast. It was also noteworthy because a sit was originally conceived it featured an intact black family with a husband and wife and three children living in a ghetto neighborhood but aspiring to move up ..."

Tags:Rolle, TV, ghetto, Norman Lear, series, sitcom

Abstract
This research paper focuses on the transition to modern life and its consequences in Venezuela pertaining to social values. More specifically, the paper examines the impact modernization has had on the educational, political, religious, economic stratification and social aspects of Venezuelan society.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Era of Growth
Venezuela's Transition - Myth or Reality?
Development of Venezuelan Society
Social Values
Friendship and Trust
Hierarchy and Leadership
Masculine Personality Ideals
Education
Population Trends and Effects on the Social Structure

From the Paper
"Industrialization and increasing economic complexity, population mobility, and urbanization have all tended to erode the bases on which man-to-man trust can be established. This was apparent specifically across class lines. In the large cities the quality of everyday life has become mostly objectified. Similarly, large foreign-based corporations on which many Venezuelans depend for their living provide scant basis for the development of patron -retainer links (Herring, 75). The values of the relationship persist, nevertheless, and many are adapted to the new social and economic order. The paternalistic employer or landowner who cared for his retainers and gave them advice and a measure of security is disappearing from the social scene."

Tags:postwar, success, democratization, socioeconomic, argentina, brazil, chile, oil, discovery

Abstract
The three authors discussed in this paper all present different visions of problems and issues confronting humanity in the high technology era. However, while Franklin tends to discuss the socio-economic implications of technology from a more generalized perspective - given her larger text with its wider thematic focus - both Drucker and Postman represent the high technology era in stark terms of "winners and losers".

Tags:social, impact, technology

Abstract
This paper offers an analysis of the social roles of the hero in "The Iliad" by Homer. The paper seeks to understand these roles by understanding the grim and hard facts of war in relation to death and life, one can see an increased social role when understanding the hero's responsibility that gives greater ethical compassion for the sustenance of the family unit, as well as for maintaining honor amongst military peers. The social role of Hector as a hero will be defined as an ethical defender of his family through civic responsibility. Furthermore, the social role of gift giving is also a part in the heroic code, as honor becomes the central catalyst for the heroic portrayals provide by Homer in The Iliad.

Tags:defender, protector, ethic, military, Hector