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"Blood Relations" and Social Inequality, 2008.
A review of the theme of inequality and subordination within Sharon Pollock's play, "Blood Relations."
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This paper discusses Sharon Pollock's play, "Blood Relations" which is a depiction of Lizzie Borden who was famous for allegedly brutally murdering her father and stepmother in 1892. The paper analyzes the play's concern with the idea of inequalities within gender, class and society in general. It shows how the main focus of the play is Lizzie's subordination to the men that control her life and her opposition to this control.
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"Blood Relations is a fictional look into the story behind the media story surrounding Lizzie Borden. Sharon Pollock centers the play on the various inequalities that Lizzie faces within a patriarchal context, and her frustration as a result of them. Pollock is able to demonstrate that Lizzie's extreme frustration, caused mainly by the social, class, and gender struggles, could most definitely have caused Lizzie to commit the murders. By focusing on Lizzie's struggles leading up to the murders, and the extremity of her social subordination and oppression, Pollock bestows incentive upon her character in relation to the brutal crimes. Although both in the play, and historically, Lizzie Borden was acquitted from her murder charges, Pollock does force her audience to question the outcome of social inequality."
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The Education System and Social Inequality in Ireland, 2005.
A discussion of the connections between the education system and social inequality in contemporary Ireland.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines the widely accepted idea that the Irish education system leads to social inequality. It maintains that it is possible to argue the case that social inequality in Ireland influences and shapes its education system. It holds that, in general, most western education systems are based upon societal values and customs. The paper looks specifically at secondary-level education. Using Goldthorpe's model of class categorization to differentiate between the various social classes, the paper concentrates on the working-class and the middle-class categories. The paper also deals with the issue of equality of access to secondary and higher education systems, with regards to location, curriculum, social behavior and financial matters. It attempts to determine how and why these factors create social inequality in contemporary Ireland. The paper concludes that, due to social and cultural barriers, the working classes continue to be denied access to a full and healthy educational career.
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"If we look at the report published by the Department of Education and Science (1998, p.27) concerning educational performance and family background, we see that while over 50% of those in the "Higher Professional" family background leave secondary school with over five honours in the Leaving Certificate, only 4.1% of children whose parents are unskilled manual workers will manage to achieve the same success (Tovey and Share, 2000.) That said, the percentage of children whose parents belong to the "semi/unskilled manual" occupational group attending vocational schools is far higher than that of children from "upper non-manual" family backgrounds (Breen, 1984), according to a survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute."
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Poverty and Social Inequality in Canada, 2005.
An analysis of poverty and social inequality in Canada and its implications for advanced societies.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This four page paper examines social inequality and poverty in Canada. The paper suggests that poverty and social inequality have always existed in human societies, for they are the inevitable consequences of materialism, prejudice, and economic injustice. The paper goes on to suggest that the persistence of poverty and social inequality in Canada demonstrates that even in advanced, industrialized, democratic societies, many people continue to be victimized by powerful economic, political, and social forces beyond their control.
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"Poverty and Social Inequality in Canada: An Analysis Tragically, poverty and social inequality have always existed in human societies, for they are the inevitable consequences of materialism, prejudice, and economic injustice. The persistence of poverty and social inequality in Canada demonstrates that even in advanced, industrialized, democratic societies, many people continue to be victimized by alliances between the government and powerful business interests. According to Canadian census data collected and analyzed by researchers such as Picot and Myles (2005) there is a widening gap between rich and poor in Canada, and a sharp increase in the number of working people who earn less than twenty-thousand dollars a year."
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Social Inequality, 2005.
This essay discusses social inequality between ethnic groups in the U.S. society.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses the social inequality that exists between the different ethnic groups within the United States. The writer examines the social inequality, prejudice and discrimination between the groups. Various sociological theories and a look at the different socio-economic status are discussed in this article.
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"In Schaefer's 'Sociology A Brief Introduction' we are provided with a number of key terms that provide an illustration of various sociological theories and phenomenon from prejudice and discrimination to social stratification and social inequality. We see that the capitalistic and Marxist nature of society provides social control through social institutions like public education, government and work to different social groups that illustrate social inequality and different socio-economic status among different groups. Often, differences in socio-economic status and social inequality disproportionately favor white ethnic groups and disenfranchise racial ... "
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Social Inequality, 2002.
A discussion of the prominence of social inequality in American society.
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This paper examines how the divisions rooted in race, gender and sexuality are consistently used in our society to maintain a level of profitability and also to create obvious divisions among the social classes. It looks at how the American society is based on a form of patriarchy which means that a society is principally ruled or dominated by males throughout all levels of society and in our society?s case -- white males. It evaluates how discrimination has become institutionalized in the United States and how in the eyes of minorities, social inequality equates to discrimination.
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"Negative stereotypes support these social inequalities? ?We learn the subtext of our culture's messages early. By five years of age, says Margo Monteith, Ph.D., many children have definite and entrenched stereotypes about blacks, women, and other social groups. Adds Monteith, professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky: "Children don't have a choice about accepting or rejecting these conceptions, since they're acquired well before they have the cognitive abilities or experiences to form their own beliefs." And no matter how progressive the parents, they must compete with all the forces that would promote and perpetuate these stereotypes: peer pressure, mass media, the actual balance of power in society."
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Social Inequality, 2005.
This paper is a philosophic analysis of social inequality.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper asks the question: Can social inequalities be justified if they are not in the interest of those who are worst off or what is good or right for all and not just some? The author points out that in a society, which has become overly utilitarian, the answer is it depends. The paper concludes that, using modern statistics, those who are worse off are just that, worse off and those who are better off would say that those who are worse off are really better off; however, when playing with the words like an ancient philosopher, the answers can fluctuate and therefore are not cut and dry.
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Introduction
Worse Off and Inequality
Jail
Assumption 1
Second Assumption
Third Assumption
Conclusion
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"John Rawls pointed out in his work entitled Two Concepts of Rules that if a son or daughter of any parent were to inquire why a particular person was put in jail, the parent could respond by saying that so and so robbed a convenience store and that was why he went to jail. But Rawls draws the distinction that if the child was to ask a slightly different question about why society as a whole puts people in jail, the parent may answer with the line of reasoning that jails 'protect those who are good from those who are bad.' "To stop people from doing things that would make it uneasy for all of us; for otherwise we wouldn't be able to go to bed at night and sleep in peace.""
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Consequences of Social Inequality, 2002.
A discussion of social inequality and its consequences.
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Millions of Americans, not to mention billions around the world, suffer from social inequality. This paper addresses this issue and its consequences.
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Social Inequality, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of social inequality, as viewed by Marx, Durkheim and Weber.
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In this essay, the writer discusses how Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber each address the problem of social inequality in different ways. The writer examines their different prescriptions for dealing with its effects. Further, the writer contends that whether revolutionary or reformist, these thinkers have left an indelible mark on our understanding of human society, human nature and economics.
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"It is logical to assume that for as long as human beings have existed in organized societies, so social inequality has presented itself within these societies as an obstacle to overcome an instrument to exploit or at the very least a reality to accept. Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber acting at times as sociologists, economic theorists and above all social critics, each explore in their writings the origins and functions of the social inequality that had grown rife in the modern industrial and capitalist society of ... "
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Social Inequality, 2004.
Discusses whether social inequality is inevitable, looking at the theories of several social theorists.
1,889 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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Every facet of human investigation, from spirituality to mathematics, suggests the inevitability of inequality. Stasis, in the natural order, does not last eternally; every natural system is always in danger of descending into chaos without intervention. This paper argues that should equality ever be achieved, it, too, would be in danger of disintegrating into inequality. The paper shows that, while a number of social reformers, including Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx, espoused a society without inequality, in fact, it seems that each believed inequality was inevitable. The paper also uses an analogy from the series "Star Trek" to discuss a utopian society.
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"It is easy to conclude, then, that Marx?and to a lesser extent, Durkheim and Weber?were erroneous in their thinking that inequality could be eradicated. Indeed, from the unworkable premises they set forth?with their inherent quandaries about who is in charge of determining equality, and does that make the decider unequal??it is apparent that in human society, no less than in the porcine society of George Orwell?s Animal Farm, inequality is inevitable."
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Social Inequality of Women, 2003.
Analysis of General Social Survey (GSS) data.
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Examines whether GSS income-related data reflect a position of social inequality for women in the United States. Discusses a multidimensional concept of social inequality that includes income levels, vocation, residence, possessions.
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"The research question investigated was as follows: Do GSS income-related data reflect a position of social inequality for women in the United States? The testing of ..."
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Social Inequity, 2002.
Discusses different forms of social inequity in the United States, besides the socio-economic perspective.
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When people think of social inequity, they generally frame this in terms of socio-economic class. This paper shows, however, that there are many forms of social inequity and stratification. In the United States, for example, much of social interaction is mitigated by gender and race. The paper shows, for example, statistics which present a wage gap that exists between the genders. Despite pay equity laws and a growing awareness of gender discrimination and women?s rights, salary disparities continue to exist between men and women across a broad range of occupations. The paper shows how much of the overt social inequities of American society have been addressed through liberal means. These include granting marginalized groups greater access to institutions of public life. In this sense, the greater freedoms enjoyed by women and minorities are a sign of American society?s progress towards a more encompassing egalitarianism. The paper shows, however, that problems such as the gender wage gap and the disproportionate percentage of African American people in jail is also a testimony to how much work remains to be done.
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"Much of the agitation against the civil rights movement in the 1960s was also predicated on the fear of change. While black citizens were clearly denied many rights and suffered from social inequity, opponents of the civil rights movement feared that white citizens would lose many of the privileges they currently enjoy. Viewed in this light, people?s response to social inequity can often be dictated by the privileges that are accorded to them based on their socio-economic status."
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Social Welfare and Inequality, 2002.
This paper discusses how social welfare and legal provisions compound gender inequality.
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Many reforms solidify the ideology of separate spheres and therefore reinforce women's dependency upon men within patriarchy. As a result, welfare policies reinforce women's secondary status in society, since they nurture their dependence on men.
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Social and Health Inequalities in Australia, 2004.
An analysis of the link between social and health inequalities in Australia.
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This paper identifies some of the key health inequalities that currently exist in Australia by examining the structured social inequalities (class, gender, policy, ethnicity, education) that create them. It looks at how social inequalities in Australia have a major impact on health and health care and how strategies aimed at reducing health inequalities need to acknowledge the political, economic, and social factors that determine citizens? opportunities, capacity, and ability to improve their health outcomes.
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"Health is a complex subject that includes physical, mental, social, ecological, cultural and spiritual aspects (Bingemann, 2000). The explanations as to the causes of inequalities in health are difficult to explain. A combination of factors; including peoples living and working conditions, their economic and personal histories, their social relationships and lifestyles all contribute. Much health related behavior is socially determined. The cumulative effect over a lifetime, of health damaging or health promoting physical and social environments may be the main cause of the differences."
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Social Inequality and Californian Education, 2002.
Examines the role of socioeconomic variables in students' achievement in California's public school system.
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Ethnic diversity and growing inequality in California have an influence on students' achievement in the public schools. Students from low-income and non-White families are enrolled in poor schools endowed with fewer educational resources and untrained teachers. They do not receive adequate support at school or home to keep pace with the students from high-income families. The standardized test has worsened the situation since it has not considered the fact that students from low-income families were left with sub-standard education for years and are not adequately prepared to obtain the same score as the students from high-income families.
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Increase in Social Inequity in the U.S., 2002.
A discussion of the economic and social implications of the growth of social inequity in the United States.
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This paper presents statistics indicating an increase in the gap between America's rich and poor, both in financial and social terms. Income statistics for low, middle and high income families during the 1980s and 1990s are analyzed. The impact on the nation in terms of consumer spending and social health of America are addressed.
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"The growing gap between America?s rich and poor puts the nation at risk not only in financial terms, but in social terms as well. Recent statistics show that the gap between both low- and middle-income families, and high-income families has increased dramatically from the 1980s to the 1990s. Tellingly, incomes of the poor families grew minimally or did not change, while the incomes of the richest families studied grew by a thirty five percent during this time (Walsh). This growing income gap poses a risk of decreased consumer spending, increased social unrest, and increased dependence on social programs."
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