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Agents of Socialization, 2002.
Looks at the various factors that contribute to the socialization process and compares their influence on Japanese society to their influence on American society.
1,251 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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Many agents of socialization are factors in socialization process. The family, education, and consumerism are considered to be some of the most important contributors. This paper explores the uniqueness of these agents in two different countries, Japan and the United States. Findings indicate that vastly different perceptions of the value of individualism and collectivism have a significant impact on the socialization practices for children in Japan and the United States. American practices focus on development of individualism, and those of Japan emphasize the development of group consciousness and strong interpersonal bonds.
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"The family is the most important influence in the socialization of children and for teaching them gender roles and other behavioral norms. Japanese concepts of family diverge greatly from those in the United States (Dolan and Worden, 1994). The Japanese divorce rate, although increasing slowly was only 1.3 per 1,000 marriages in 1987, is low by American standards. Strong gender roles remain the cornerstone of Japanese family responsibilities. Family life in Japan emphasizes parent-child ties over husband-wife relations. In America, the bulk of childrearing and domestic labor is also borne by women (Smock and Noonan, 2003)."
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Socialization Processes, 2004.
An examination of the socialization processes of family, education, and consumerism and their different impacts in America and Japan.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Many agents of socialization are factors in socialization process. The family, education, and consumerism are considered to be some of the most important contributors. This paper compares the uniqueness of these agents between two different countries, Japan and the United States. Findings indicate that vastly different perceptions of the value of individualism and collectivism have a significant impact on the socialization practices for children in Japan and the United States. American practices focus on development of individualism, and those of Japan emphasize the development of group consciousness and strong interpersonal bonds.
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"The family is the most important influence in the socialization of children and for teaching them gender roles and other behavioral norms. Japanese concepts of family diverge greatly from those in the United States (Dolan and Worden, 1994). The Japanese divorce rate, although increasing slowly was only 1.3 per 1,000 marriages in 1987, is low by American standards. Strong gender roles remain the cornerstone of Japanese family responsibilities. Family life in Japan emphasizes parent-child ties over husband-wife relations. In America, the bulk of childrearing and domestic labor is also borne by women (Smock and Noonan, 2003). However, over the past few decades, American men have increased their domestic labor, both absolutely and relatively, are increasingly involved in childcare, and increasingly likely to espouse egalitarian gender roles."
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Sexual Identity and Socialization, 2002.
This essay compares and contrasts four different works on the topic of the formation of the sexual identity and sexual socialization.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper critically examines some of the works published concerning the creation of one's sexual identity as well as the various agents of sexual socialization at work on modern-day youth. The chosen texts are: "In the Same Boat? The Gendered (in)experience of first heterosex?, "?Was it Good For You Too??: Gender Differences in First Sexual Intercourse Experiences?, ?Sexual Messages on Television: Comparing Findings from Three Studies" and ?Effects of Neighborhood and School Environments on Transitions to First Sexual Intercourse?.
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"The first of these works, ?In The Same Boat? (...)? was primarily interested with illustrating first sexual experiences from a feminist stance. It states that ?first sex? is more of a rite of passage for men than for women, using the idea that a male becomes a symbolic ?man? upon the act of first coitus, while a female becomes a symbolic ?woman? upon reaching puberty, and the onset of menstruation."
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Socialization of Children in US Orphanages or Institutions, 2008.
A look at the differences in socialization between children raised in a family environment and those raised in institutions.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the process of socialization - an essential process in the lives of young children, focusing on children in institutionalized care. It looks at how the socialization process for children in foster homes, orphanages and other institutions presents a different set of socialization issues and variables. The author describes some reports that have been carried out and finishes with the conclusion that the family is still a very important agent of healthy socialization.
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"Socialization is the process of imbibing the norms, value and social patterns of a particular society. It is also closely linked to the concept of individual and personal development. Socialization is seen as an essential process in the lives of the young child and adult in that it is an essential process of learning and adaptation necessary for social and psychological well-being and survival.
"The family and socialization are terms that are often linked in terms of their sociological nature and function. The family is in most societies the area or the social structure where the child is socialized and where he or she learns the norms and mores of that particular social environment and culture. Notwithstanding the recent sociological concern about the demise of the family structure in developed countries like United States, the family is still generally seen as the centre of the socialization process."
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Gender Socialization, 2002.
A paper which examines the role of gender-specific toys on gender roles in society.
1,543 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper shows that gender roles are perpetuated and learned through gender socialization and that toys are considered a type of gender socializing agent. The paper argues that social formation of gender by the means of toys is detrimental to the whole equity of society, because it reinforces gender differentiation and sexism. The paper gives several examples of toys which promote gender-specific messages such as baby dolls and play make-up for little girls. Finally, the paper looks at ways to reverse gender stereotyping in our society and shows how several toy manufactures are shedding the gender stereotypes on their products.
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"Thus, gender distinctions imposed by societal culture and framework define the behaviors of male and female individuals, which are arranged in a pattern. Women cannot do the things prescribed for men, and vice versa. Hence, we observe that toys are a form of gender socialization, which in turn, transmits the gender roles. In turn, gender roles contribute to cultural and social framework, which are imposed upon newborns through the socializing agents, such as toys. This forms a cycle that explains how gender role socialization reflects and constitutes the framework of the American society."
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Online Tourist Agents, 2004.
Examines the developing trend of online tourist agents.
1,796 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper looks at the development of online tourist agents and their impact on traditional, high-street travel agents, with a focus on European consumers. The paper also looks at the reasons behind the increase in online travel bookings, through a discussion of seven hypotheses.
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"Hundreds of thousands of people are turning to the internet to book their holidays, as they realize it is cheaper, and easier. Anyone who has stood in a high street travel agent in the UK, and waited in turn to talk to someone about booking a holiday anywhere vaguely off the package tourist trail welcomed the internet with open arms, especially as prices on the internet are far lower than those offered by high street travel agents, and because the whole experience of booking your holiday is far nicer at home in front of your computer, than stuck on an uncomfortable chair, in a hot, stuffy room, trying to explain to the person behind the counter where Palermo is."
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Intelligent Agents, 2003.
An in depth discussion on intelligent agents.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the current problems, advantages, disadvantages and applications pertaining to intelligent agents. It expands on its business application as artificial intelligence technology. The author explores the problems posed by Internet research.
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"An intelligent agent is defined as a self-sufficient piece of code that can make decisions without human intervention. In addition it has the ability to adapt itself and become more efficient and effective as it is utilized. As such it ..."
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Deadly Force and the Law Enforcement Agents, 2002.
This paper examines the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents and concludes that law enforcement?s recourse to deadly force where necessary should not be significantly reduced.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper evaluates both sides of the issue about the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents by using a formal logic format of two premises and a conclusion. This paper states that suing every cop who uses deadly force or disarming law enforcement altogether is not the answer to problems that attend the use of deadly force. The author concludes that there is compelling evidence that law enforcement organizations have been conscientious in recent years about developing an ethos of public protection and service and firearm safety. Annotated Bibliography.
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"Such attitudes and trends help explain why police personnel are increasingly at risk. Police are put in the position of continually second-guessing themselves in the matter of use of deadly force. This means that law-enforcement effectiveness can suffer, which can further erode public safety and make respect for the law an irrelevant social proposition."
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The Agents of Historical Change, 2003.
An analysis of the schools of thought regarding who or what are the agents of historical change.
2,532 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses how historical change comes about. It specifically looks at who or what are the agents of historical change and how we apportion responsibility for such change. The paper examines the different approaches and schools of thought on this issue. It concludes that all of the schools of thought contain valid and worthwhile assertions.
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"In 'The Mediterranean' Braudel divided historical time into three layers, each moving at a different rate of speed. The first layer, which Braudel termed 'histoire evenementielle' was the fastest of all the layers and concentrated on traditional history such as events, politics and people. At the middle layer or 'middle duree' were the conjunctures, such as economies, social structures and population, which developed at a gradual rate of change taking decades. Finally, the 'longue duree' or structures moved at an almost stationary pace and thus in order to observe the effects of climate etc, study of change over many centuries would be necessary."
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Why They Were Double Agents, 2008.
This paper explores the psychological causes of FBI agents Aldrich Ames' and Robert Hanssen's betrayal of the United States.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper uses two of the most famous breeches of United States intelligence agencies, those involving Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen, to show that the individual psychology of intelligence officers is often the source of leaks and betrayal. The paper looks at Ames' monetary desires and Hanssen's thirst for appreciation that encouraged them to become double agents. The paper highlights how in both cases the obvious symptoms of a mole were absent.
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"In terms of national security, counterintelligence remains an essential component of maintaining a firm and secure hold upon potentially dangerous information. It is widely recognized that within a setting in which competing intelligence organizations are continually attempting to infiltrate the ranks of other intelligence agencies, deciding who is privy to what is often a dangerous gamble. Intelligence agencies must be conscious of the type of individuals they put in possession of delicate bits of information; this applies not merely to the background, past affiliations, and political views of these people; the individual psychology of intelligence officers is often the source of leaks and betrayal. "
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Airlines and Travel Agents, 1995.
Reviews the recent changes in the airline travel industry, questioning the benefits and drawbacks of excluding travel agents from the booking and ticketing process.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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"The travel business is changing with the development of advanced computer programs and access to different computer networks. These changes include the introduction of new services which travelers can access themselves without the need of agents. One of the reasons for this shift is the perception on the part of the public that they have been paying too much for their travel and that there is some hidden expense in the use of a travel agent that they can now avoid. They may also desire to become masters of their own fate to a much greater degree, using self-service machines and computers to shape their own travel plans. Yet, the question is whether these travelers are succeeding in this effort or are only creating new problems for themselves. As this form of do-it-yourself-travel grows, it is also a question whether the mass of travelers really want this sort of system and want to do the job ..."
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Sports Agents, 1999.
Examines economics, ethics, functions, competitiveness of agents, comparing reality with film [Jerry Maguire] & focusing on pro football.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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" This research examines the profession of being a sports agent in the National Football League. How to start a business of being a sports agent will be discussed, along with popular myths and the hard realities of the profession.
There is a moment in the Tom Cruise movie, Jerry Maguire, where Cruise's rival, a predatory sports agent with the ethical code of a stepped-on scorpion, glibly assures a promising young athlete that there is nothing he is not prepared to do to make the boy happy. "I will kill, maim, rape and pillage for you," the agent solemnly swears.
Which is close to the public's perception of agents, slick-talking wheeler-dealers who make their living off the sweat of their celebrated but fiscally hapless prot?g?s. "Sharks in suits" is how the eponymous Cruise character describes the profession in.."
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Psycho-pharmacological Agents and Schizophrenia, 2004.
Discussion concerning the use of psycho-pharmacological agents in the treatment of schizophrenia.
2,006 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses some of the history of treatment for schizophrenia, as well as some of the most modern medications and how they are used, successfully or not, to treat the symptoms manifested.
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"Schizophrenia was first defined in 1911 by a Swiss psychiatrist. The term was used to characterize a group of patients who suffered from disconnected thought and emotional responses. While the term literally means ?split mind?, it is incorrect to believe that schizophrenia is a disease which is manifested by a split personality. Schizophrenia is now used to describe a multifactorial disease which is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking and emotional unresponsiveness."
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Sports Agents, 2002.
An examination into what is required to become a successful sports agent.
3,214 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper discusses the profession of the sports agent. It looks at what it takes to become a respected player agent; including registration and certification requirements. It shows how one of the major roles of a sports agent is contract negotiation and discusses this topic in detail. It concludes with the expected future and development in this field.
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"Commonly, the terms ?sports agent?, ?player agent?, ?sports or contract representative? and ?contract advisor? are used interchangeably (vill.edu). Each term, whether identifying a lawyer or a non-lawyer, depicts a delegate who performs basically the same service (vill.edu). It is the duty of these professionals to represent, counsel, advise and assist a professional athlete in the negotiation, execution and enforcement of the player's contract (vill.edu). As of April 1993, two hundred seventy three major league baseball players earned a salary of one million dollars or more and agents usually receive four percent of the player's salary as their fee (vill.edu). This has caused a dramatic growth in the number of persons desiring to represent athletes (vill.edu)."
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Cancerous Agents, 2006.
This paper examines and illustrates carcinogenic components of cigarette smoking.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is an incomplete presentation of a series of monographs for carcinogens. All carcinogens chosen were chosen based on being carcinogenic components of cigarette smoking. Two Group One carcinogens - Benzene and Radon were chosen, two group two carcinogens - formaldehyde and acrylonitrile were also chosen. Each were discussed in this paper based on chemical use, derivation (natural or synthetic), safety levels, results of acute exposure and results of cumulative exposure.
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"The following monograms are all cancerous agents from Group 1, Group 2 and Group 2B carcinogens that result from tobacco smoke ("Tobacco smoke, 1999). Group 1 - Benzene, CAS# 71-43-2 Chemical uses. Benzene is used in many industries as a solvent and chemical additive, ranging from the rubber and oil industries to shoe manufacturers and chemical plants ("Benzene," 2006). Benzene is also a component of many consumer goods, primarily as a solvent, such as glues, art supplies of varying kinds, glues, paint strippers as well as various detergents and other cleaning supplies ("Benzene," 2006). How developed. Benzene is a colorless, highly flammable liquid formed from natural processes such as forest fires and volcanoes ("Benzene," 2006). For over 150 years, however, benzene has been produced commercially from coal and more recently petroleum."
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