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Deviancy and Rebellion in the Film: 1984, 2006.
This paper discusses deviancy and rebellion through conflict theory in the film '1984'.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses that the Functionalist approach of Conflict Theory is brought forth when analyzing the film '1984' by Michael Radford. The writer looks at the definition of the social hierarchy and structure of the Ministry of Truth and demonstrates the controllers that help to maintain social order especially within the theories of Durkheim and Weber. The writer points out that by defining these social norms and class systems, Winston rebels against the rigid class system imposed upon him and his fellow citizens. In this essay, the issue of deviancy is defined by Winton's rejection of the state ideology and the writer discusses why he chose to defy the authorities in this futuristic and sociological film classic.
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"This sociological study will examine the film 1984 by directed by Michael Radford. By understanding the basis of Conflict Theory within this film, the social construct of Oceania and the Ministry of Truth uses conflict in social class stratus to undermine the population, as they seek complete governmental control. By understanding the role of rebellious Winston in this struggle against a totalitarian state, one must realize how sociology plays a large part in how people react to these social conditions. In essence, the basis of Conflict Theory will be the model in which the film 1984 can be analyzed in this study on deviancy and social structures. The plot surrounding the film 1984 revolves around the aftermath of a nuclear war. The presence of three major world governments has arisen from the ashes with Oceania as the central western power."
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Deviancy in a Drug Culture, 2002.
A definition of deviant behaviors in society with a focus on the drug abuser.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss what deviant behaviors mean and how they can affect a person in how they relate to society. By analyzing what the definitions of a deviant might be, by showing an example, a better understanding can be met on how it is defined within the scope of psychology. By taking for instance, a drug abuser, a perception of deviancy can be found in describing an example of what it means to be deviant.
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Tai Ping and Boxer Rebellion, 2006.
The paper examines the Tai Ping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion in China.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper looks at two rebellions in Chinese history; the Tai Ping Rebellion, which was a rebellion of religious fanatics seeking to overthrow the traditional culture of China, and the Boxer Rebellion, which, although religious based, sought to rid the country of European influence. The paper examines the history behind the Tai Ping movement that led it to rebellion, the damage it caused and how it was squashed. However, it also shows how Taiping leaders adopted many policies that would later become the marks of modernizers in China. The Boxer Rebellion, on the other hand, was neither a rebellion or a war against the Europeans, since it was limited to only a few places. By 1901, the imperial government was forced to agree to the humiliating terms of the Boxer Protocol, under which European powers got the right to maintain military forces in the capital. The Boxer Protocols established a new course of reform for China.
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"While China was involved in conflicts with Europeans during the Opium War, it was also convulsed by a number of rebellions during the mid-century, including the rebellion in Nien, 1853-1858, where several Muslim rebellions in the southwest and northwest, and especially the Taiping rebellion, resulted in devastating consequences for China. The Taiping rebellion alone lasted for twenty years, leading to some thirty million deaths, in fact, from 1850 to 1873, the rebellion, together with drought and famine caused the Chinese population to drop by over sixty million people, a truly tragic period for China. The Taiping rebellion was an internal disturbance instigated by Hung Hsiu-ch'uan, who possessed a unique mix of European and Chinese cultural. He was the son of a poor farmer near Canton, who had visions which led him to believe that he was sent by God to earth in order to eradicate the demons. After studying under a Baptist minister, Hung and some followers formed a new religious sect called the God Worshippers, dedicated to the destruction of idols in the region around Canton. He believed that the Manchu rulers were the main propagators of demon worship and that to overthrow them would help bring in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. During the late 1840's, Hung reorganized his movement into a military organization, and began to build a treasury, consolidate forces, and store up weapons. In December 1850, he was attacked by government forces, and successfully defeated them, and the following year declared that the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace at been established with himself as the Heavenly King, thus the era of the Taiping or Great Peace began."
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George Orwell's '1984', 2004.
A book report on '1984' written by George Orwell, particularly emphasizing the theme of rebellion and dictatorship.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyses George Orwell's book '1984'. The book report presents an analysis of the two types of rebellion displayed by the main character, Winston Smith, against the dictatorial rule of 'Big Brother.' The paper includes quotations from the book and traces the form of revolution exemplified by the main character throughout the book.
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"The main character in George Orwell's book 1984 is Winston Smith, who exemplified the outcry for rebellion in a world completely dominated by one omnipotent ruler. Smith's rebellion against the state actually consisted of two stages. He succeeded in one stage but failed in the other. But both stages were originally based on one purpose: freedom."
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Celibacy and Sexual Deviance by Priests, 2002.
This paper is a research proposal to prove or disprove the relationship between celibacy and sexual deviancy by priests.
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The proposed study describes the actual number of priests who have committed sexual crimes, reconsiders the Catholic Church's mandatory celibacy policy for priests, proves that clergy members who vow celibacy are no more likely than those who do not vow celibacy to commit acts of sexual deviation and evaluates if the Church?s clerical celibacy requirement, causes sexual deviance. The meta-research analyzes the results of various surveys, sexual program evaluations, case studies, research papers and historical sources to present a thorough argument for and against the connection between sexual deviances and celibacy.
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"Celibacy has been a part of the Catholic Church since the fourth century. The Church remains loyal to this policy today, holding that celibacy allows priests to be more independent and available. Celibacy is also based on the idea that priests should live out the same witness as their brothers in monastic life. However, recent scandals involving priests and sexual misconduct have put pressure on the Church to reconsider its policy of mandatory celibacy. Every time a new sexual deviance case is brought against a clergyman, the issue of celibacy rears its head. Many people believe that if priests were allowed to marry, there would be less of a problem with deviant behavior."
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Popular Participation in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, 2007.
An examination of the role of the different groups that participated in the Indian rebellion of 1857.
1,834 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at the events of the Indian rebellion of 1857 and examines which groups of individuals were involved in the rebellion. It looks at how the rebellion spread to different demographics throughout the North-West of the country and how the main base for the action and dissatisfaction was concentrated in the countryside amongst the peasants. It also looks at how the rebellion was encouraged by the conservative elements in the country who had the most to lose under the British Raj. The paper also examines the British official opinion after the rebellion and how this caused a major reform of the Indian Army.
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"The 1857 Indian rebellion was a crucial event in the history of the British Empire, "because of the scale of the disturbances, the conjuncture of military and civilian revolt, and the threat it posed for British power throughout Northern India" . The reason why the rebellion, which was a regional affair, being confined to the North West and central parts of the country has been a point of such historical interest and contention is that the makeup of the individuals who took part in the rebellion has been highly debated, with the blame being apportioned to the sepoys of the Bengal Army. Directly after and during the later stages of the rebellion the British official opinion was that the rebellion was not a mass movement, but rather a sepoy mutiny, and the civil unrest which accompanied that mutiny was made light of or ignored altogether."
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Nat Turner?s Rebellion, 2002.
A review of Stephen B. Oates' book, "The Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion", illustrating the story of the 1831 slave rebellion.
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This paper discusses the book, "The Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion" by Stephen B. Oates, which recounts the life and times of Nat Turner as he led the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia. A background is provided about the author. The book is summarized thoroughly, presenting all the central characters and the main points of the historical account. The writer offers a personal critique and evaluation of the book.
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"The author also discusses the plight of Nat?s mother, Nancy who was born in Africa and lived through the Trans Atlantic voyage known as the middle passage. Nancy was taken from Africa when she was only a teenager. The book was graphic in describing the voyage and the plight of the Africans aboard and the way that they were treated by white Europeans. Nancy was very opposed to slavery and taught her son that people should be free. The lessons that Nancy taught Nat stayed with him for the rest of his life."
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The Northwest Rebellion of 1885, 2005.
A look at the Canadian Northwest Rebellion of 1885 and the Metis support for the rebellion.
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This paper examines how the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 is one of the most controversial events in Canadian history through the review of two articles. It looks at how the rebellion that mostly involved Metis insurrectionists and government troops has raised many questions about the composition of communities in the North-West, how people lived in these communities and the relationships between Metis, European Canadians and First Nations people.
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"The Northwest Rebellion of 1885 is one of the most controversial events in Canadian History. This rebellion that mostly involved Metis insurrectionists and government troops has raised many questions about the composition of communities in the North-West, how people lived in these communities and the relationships between Metis, European Canadians and First Nations people (Francis and Smith 44-45). One the most frequent debates concerns the level of popular support for the rebellion among the Metis. Canadian historians display a range of opinions about the support for the rebellion among the Metis."
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How does Social Control Affect Deviance?, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact social control has over deviance in terms of the family unit and sexual behavior.
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This paper takes a look at the determination of how social control affects deviance is complicated by the variety of sociological theories on the question of deviance, and their diverse analyses of the interrelationship between society, social controls and deviance. Given this limitation, this essay critically examines how social controls affect deviance with respect to two interrelated areas: social controls on deviance in the family unit, and social controls on deviant sexual behavior. Within a structural-functional theoretical analysis, it argues that social order affects deviance in complex ways, and ultimately supports social order and can lead to social change.
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Deviance, 2002.
Examines what constitutes negative versus positive deviance.
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This paper examines the differences between positive deviance and negative deviance. Positive deviance transgresses social norms with positive consequences and is not uncommon, although frequently neglected.
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"The Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion," by Stephen B. Oates, 2002.
A review of the book "The Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion," by Stephen B. Oates that sets the stage for the slave rebellion that shook Southampton County in Virginia on August 22, 1831.
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This paper discusses the book "The Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion," by Stephen B. Oates, a tale of what it was to be a slave in the South in the 1800s, and how it drove some blacks to violence and hatred. It analyzes the historical value of the book which is part novel and part biography and looks at the qualities of the main character Nat which make him a leader.
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"From the opening paragraph, historian and biographer Stephen B. Oates sets the stage for the slave rebellion that would shake Southampton County in Virginia on August 22, 1831. The author shows in graphic detail the abject poverty of the slaves, the cruelty of their owners, and the utter hopelessness of the slaves' situation, from the "pungent" outhouses, to the ramshackle houses of the poor. He is carefully setting the stage to introduce the main character of the book, Nat Turner, famous for fathering a slave rebellion, and for the "justice" meted out after he was caught. The early portion of the book lays the foundation for the rebellion, by explaining how oppressed the blacks were, and how they felt they had no other option than to take the law into their own hands, and revolt. Oates succeeds in laying this foundation well ? making us understand the desperation and disgust that led to these rash measures."
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Homosexuality as a Deviance, 2006.
Examines the discrimination against homosexuals under the pretence that homosexuality is a deviance.
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Deviance is a behavior that does not conform to social norms, therefore is socially created. Since most people in the United States believe that homosexuality is wrong, society has created homosexuality to be a deviance. This paper argues that since deviance is relative and not absolute to a society, homosexuality is not a universal form of sexual deviance. There are many cultures that accept forms of homosexuality. The Western society is not accepting of it though, and many times this non-accepting view cause discrimination towards homosexuals. Is homosexuality a way for some people to deviate, or is it just the way some people need to live their lives? The paper argues that if it is the way of life for some people, then society has to become accepting towards this lifestyle.
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"Instead of keeping their sexuality a secret, they are openly gay at all times. They challenge societal norms in hopes that there will be a change in attitudes. Gay liberationist rose about in the early 1970s, after an event that took place earlier. On June 28, 1969, the police raided Stonewall Inn, a gay hangout. Instead of dispersing as usual, the customers rioted. This incident drew a lot of needed attention to problems of police harassment that homosexuals faced."
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Criticism of ?1984?, 2005.
Explores seven varied interpretations of George Orwell's classic, "1984".
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George Orwell's novel "1984" is certainly one of the seminal works of the twentieth century. As such, "1984" has been the subject of much literary criticism. This criticism has identified certain main themes in the novel. One main theme of "1984" is totalitarianism, although critics disagree about whether the book is modeled after past totalitarian societies, is a theory of totalitarianism, or both. Another major strain of critical thought is that "1984" is an anti-Enlightenment novel. Thie essay reviews seven literary critics' interpretations of the theme of "1984". All seven writers identify the main themes as one of the two main themes mentioned above.
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"Irving Howe also interprets 1984 as a totalitarian novel based upon events in recent history. As Howe states, "No other book has succeeded so completely in rendering the essential quality of totalitarianism" (324). What that means, in practical terms, "is that in a totalitarian world man's life is shorn of dynamic possibilities" (Howe 324). Everything is controlled; nothing is left to chance. The powers that be determine the course of one's life. Like Rahv, Howe equates Goldstein with Trotsky (326). Howe, however, is less interested in the actual parallels between Stalinism and the government of Oceania. What he is particularly interested in is the relevance 1984 has to a modern audience. Howe argues that Orwell's novel is a warning to non-totalitarian societies that they must be ever vigilant."
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Conformity and Rebellion, 2005.
This paper discusses the concepts of conformity and rebellion in works by Amy Tan, Martin Luther King Jr., Herman Melville and Shirley Jackson.
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This paper explains that the dilemma of conformity vs. rebellion is common in both life and literature as demonstrated by Amy Tan's "Two Kinds", Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail", Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener" and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". The author points out that rebellion may be not only personal as Amy Tan writes but also societal, as Martin Luther King wrote while imprisoned in the Birmingham, Alabama jail in 1963 for leading a civil rights protest seeking equal rights for African-Americans. The paper concludes that all four pieces illustrate that rebellion -- personal or societal -- is integral to the human condition; moreover, rebellion has its risks, benefits, drawbacks and rewards, based on time, place and circumstance.
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"In Amy Tan's story "Two Kinds" (424-32), Jing-mei's Chinese mother wishes for her to conform to her own high standards of persistence and achievement in music, though Jing-mei lacks motivation. Her mother: "believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America" (424). If Jing-mei is "Not the best" it is "Because you not trying'" (426). Jing-mei's mother decides, since anything is possible in America, her daughter will become a child prodigy. Seeing a Chinese girl playing piano on the Ed Sullivan Show, she determines that Jing-mei will become a piano prodigy."
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The Taiping Rebellion., 2002.
This paper examines in detail the reasons for this rebellion and the events that followed.
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The Taiping rebellion is often regarded as a domestic civil war, but it was a response against European imperialism as well. The rebels, after all, were fighting a ruling class, the Manchu dynasty, that was at the subservience of European powers. This meant, in turn, that the Manchus were exploiting the Chinese people. In the end, the Taiping rebellion had failed, partly because the wealthier classes, who were in league with European imperialists, preferred to support the Manchu dynasty, which to them stood for stability. The anti-imperialist nature of the Taiping rebellion was well illustrated by the fact that its forces were eventually put down not only by Chinese imperial troops, but also by their allies -- a mixed force of Europeans, who feared to lose their commercial interests if the Manchu dynasty fell. In order to understand China's response to imperialism in the late 19th century, therefore, it is necessary to perceive the role that the Taiping rebellion played in moulding China's anti-imperialist ideology and capability.
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