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Korean Americans And American Society, 2002.
Discusses the value system of Korean Americans.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses the value system of Korean Americans. Describes the Korean American community as an extension of its tight family structure. Characteizes Korean Americans as hard working with the goal of achieving economic prosperity, thereby upholding the American economic & social system. Refers to the writings of several Korean immigrants dealing with racist attacks; problems from lack of English proficiency. Assimilation. Legacy of L.A> Riots of 1992.
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"The Korean American community is bound by values that are derived from the Confucian ethos. From their perspective, education, hard work and family unity are the pillars of the Korean American community (Abelmann and Lie 163). Based on their Confucian values, Korean Americans tend to place tremendous pressure on their children to succeed academically in school. Living as an extended family, family members are available to help one another in times of strife. They also look up to religious leaders for guidance (Dean 319).
Furthermore, the Korean American community believes in hard work and commitment. For example, the grocer owners featured in these writings all work long hours every day of the week in order to maintain their business. Through their long and arduous hours, the Korean Americans hope to achieve economic prosperity..."
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"In the American Society", 2002.
Discusses this short story by Gish Jen on Chinese-American life.
936 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, $ 33.95
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This paper reviews Gish Jens' short story "In the American Society" about the Chang family, with the father Ralph as focal point. The paper shows that the story is divided into two sections: 'His Own Society' and 'In the American Society' and, taken together, both sections illustrate Ralph Chang's transformation from old country Chinese-American to new country Chinese-American on his own terms.
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"When Ralph opens a pancake house, the business becomes successful quickly which confirms Ralph?s belief that the way he does business is the best way. Ralph?s confidence rises and not just due to his new riches. He feels freer to express himself. As daughter Callie says, when "the business continued to thrive, my father started to talk about his grandfather and the village he had reigned over in China -- things my father had never talked about when he worked for other people" (643). Although his wife gives him sound advice regarding the American way of doing business, Ralph prefers to conduct his business using his grandfather's methods. This proves to be a disastrous business decision."
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The Family in American Society, 2004.
Examines the effect of two-career families on the American family.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the far-reaching changes effectuated by the two-career family, as an increasing number of women enter the workplace. The paper focuses on whether two careers are always economically wise and discusses the challenges of balancing work and home.
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Family and Society, 2002.
This paper discusses certain aspects of the current trend of a dual wage earning family, where both parents are earning enough money to sustain their life. It also deals with the relationships taking place within a family.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This essay introduces the subject of family life and how important it is as a community. It then proceeds to contemporary family issues such as the increasing participation of women in the work force, the changing roles of children in a family, intimacy and autonomy conflicts and concludes with the ways couples relate to one another and how they are affected by the presence of their children.
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"Various factors comprise the quality of life - family and belonging to a family being among the most significant of them. In spite of the rapid changes our societies have undergone and are undergoing, the family still takes care of many things that are very important for our being and quality of life. The family's importance as an emotional community is emphasized. he feeling of belonging to a community, e.g. to a family, where individuals are accepted as they are, is of primary importance for a child as well as for an adult. The family is needed as the foundation for a human being's sound growth and life."
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American Family Values, 2007.
This paper examines the decline noted in the American family values.
988 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer points out that there are many studies which assert that there has been a strong and even radical decline in American family values since the 1950s. The writer maintains that one of the main aspects leading to this decline is that the centrality and importance of marriage in society has also suffered a steady decline since the 1950s. Firther the writer claims that the values associated with different gender roles have changed as a result of the changes in the nature and structure of the family. In conclusion, the writer points out that the decline in traditional family values since 1950 is a fact that is evidenced in many research studies.
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"This is supported by statistics which show that the proportion of adults who have never been married rose from 15% to 23% between 1972 and 1998. There has also been a concomitant increase in the divorce rate. These aspects have all contributed to the changing values in the family."
"For example, the values associated with different gender roles have changed as a result of the changes in the nature and structure of the family. The value system in the traditional nuclear family was dependent on gender role differentiation and responsibilities. These roles, which created certain values and norms associate with the sexes, were disturbed by social events such as the increasing participation of women in the workforce since 1950. This altered the responsibility structures and values attached to the concept of the mother as the 'homemaker'."
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The Traditional Family Model and Society, 2006.
An analysis of the effects of changing politics, philosophies and cultural tendencies on the traditional "nuclear family" model.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper attempts to explore the effect of changing societal mores and philosophies on the traditional "nuclear family" model. The paper begins by describing the prototype of the nuclear family and then describes the circumstances and environments that may cause this model to change. The paper presents examples of family situations from literature to explain this concept.
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"The pulse of the world constantly fluctuates. Politics, philosophies, and cultural tendencies may transform through the years, and societal beliefs often evolve with larger patterns of thought. This proves especially true in relation to the so called "nuclear family." Often touted by society as the ideal model, the nuclear family exists as an organized structure revolving around a man and a woman of similar race, ethnicity, and social background, together with their children, living in one household under the auspices of a state and church sanctioned marriage. As an ideal prototype, the nuclear family retains value in our culture; however, shifting moral and ethical values have affected its relevance to society over time."
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Family and Society, 2002.
This essay deals with the issue of gay parenting and all the difficulties and challenges associated, including society's acceptance.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper highlights the plight of gay men and lesbians who want to try and raise families. It introduces the topic on a poignant note of how difficult it is for gays to struggle with their own sexual identities let alone be parents. It then continues to discuss the issues and problems with lesbian parenting as well as how more difficult parenting is for gay men than it is for lesbians.
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"In the past few decades, gay and lesbian parents started to openly identify themselves although they have always existed long before. More and more lesbian women and gay men are choosing to become parents. They are adopting children, becoming foster parents, having biological children through donor insemination, etc., either as single parents or with other gay or lesbian co-parents. If gay and lesbian people struggle with the question of how open and honest they can be about their sexual identity, the struggle is more profound for gay and lesbian parents."
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Native-American Family Culture, 2007.
This paper explores Native-American culture, focusing on family life.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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In this article the writer presents an examination of family life with a focus on the Native-American community. The writer explores child rearing, parenting, moral training, infant care and other aspects of the Native-American culture and presents it in a cohesive fashion. The writer notes that the Native-American population continues to blend its foundation with American life to create a situation in which they can live cohesively while not forgetting who they are and where they came from. The writer concludes that as Americans become more tolerant of equal genders and get further away from corporal punishment of children the American culture will become more similar to the Native-American culture, and perhaps learn from a people that has maintained their integrity through almost constant assault.
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"The concept of family is important in almost every culture in the world. How one raises children, treats children and support children is instrumental in any culture. Native Americans have struggled for many years to maintain their individual culture and tradition in a world that has spent 200 years trying to strip it away. One of the more difficult elements of maintaining that culture has been in the area of family. Family traditions, and Native American culture have clashed with modern America and the result for many has been confusion, depression and anger as children and teenagers rebel against their parent's wishes. While this is common in almost all family cultures the Native American culture also wrestles with prejudice and bias against their ways. Today, many Native Americans are striving to raise their children with respect for modern ways while still maintaining the traditions of their heritage."
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The African-American Family, 2006.
A look at the shift toward a more African-centered psychological perspective of African-Americans.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that in recent decades it has become fashionable to assert that the study of psychology, like the study of anthropology or sociology, has been too often dominated by a European world view and by European notions of what constitutes pathological and non-pathological behavior. The paper further explains that, as a result of this popular assertion, the moral absolutism of an earlier age has given way to the moral relativism of contemporary times. This paper examines the implications this shift has for contemporary perspectives on African-Americans, pointing out that it is more and more common to view African-Americans as having a different ontology than European Americans - in large measure because of their cultural legacy.
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Families in Canadian Society, 2002.
Provides sociological responses to five specific lessons that focus on the family in Canadian society.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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Each of the five lesson presented in this paper responds to particular questions that are focused on a required text, "Families in Canadian Society" and addresses issues of sociological theory as it pertains to Canadian society. Family structure, diversity and analytical frameworks for study are covered, as well as detailed discussions of family dynamics in contemporary Canadian society.
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African-American Families (AFFs), 2007.
This paper argues that, although African-American families (AFFs) face many problems, it may be more beneficial to focus more on the positive aspects of these families.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that a fundamental difference between African- American and Euro-American families is that the African-American family (AFF) exists as a unit within a larger extended family, which emphasizes interdependence and communal cooperation; whereas, Euro-American families function more as an individualistic unit, isolated from other kin. The author points out that some of the inherent strengths of AFFs are deeply embedded religious and spiritual values, a willingness to absorb others into the family environment, household elasticity, internalized traditional cultural values and a strong sense of self, pride and self esteem. The paper stress that intervention programs for AFFs require more qualitative investigations of the rich diversity of the AFF way of life and more cultural competency demonstrated by therapists working with AFFs.
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"An issue of importance in the study of AFFs is the examination of structural and cultural explanations for the lack of African American fathers in the inner city. Canton (2005) explained how structural economic forces like globalization and de-industrialization decreased the availability of high paying manufacturing jobs, which has contributed to the experience of poverty among black males. This has led to the internalization of negative, racist stereotypes among African American males, and ultimately has resulted in these men seeing marriage and fatherhood as burdens."
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Families in Canadian Society, 2002.
Summarizes the research and evaluations of a sociological research study conducted on Canadian families.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 133.95
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This essay contains varied responses to issues that concern a sociological study of Canadian Families. Included in this paper is a summary of research conducted by the writer (telephone surveys), and summary explanations of general issues that relate to families in Canadian society, such as family income, poverty and single-parent families, effects of stress and family crisis, and at-risk youth.
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The Resiliency of African-American Families, 2002.
This paper examines the ability of African-American families to exhibit resiliency can be understood through a consideration of their historical circumstances
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper examines African-American history and the values that this community has, despite their history of slavery, discrimination and poverty. It examines the community's strong commitment to education, a strong work orientation, and sense of responsibility. This paper also includes a study of African-American resiliency that was developed by the author in order to find out what adversities African-Americans faced in the pursuit of their education. The results of this study were then analyzed, and compared to the findings of prior research done on the subject. The survey included questions about age; experiences of racism, or discrimination; family structure during childhood and who helped raise them; and motivating factor for staying in school.
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"As slaves, black children were informally adopted and raised by other people in their immediate community rather than nuclear family arrangements. These extended family arrangements are still a prominent feature of contemporary African-American families and may be considered a major survival tool. The most important service provided by black kinship networks is support to single mothers, especially teen mothers. Hill's research has revealed that kin provide a wide range of support to young single mothers, often enabling them to complete their education or to obtain a job. Finally, the religious beliefs and behavior are strengths that exist among African-American families. In his research, Hill found that 82 percent of black adults said that religion was very important in their lives."
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