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Family Socialization, 2006.
This paper discusses the family and looks at its role in socialization.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is a reaction to readings of three textbooks regarding the family and its role in socialization. The family is defined and issues concerning role dominance and transformation of power relationships are addressed. It is concluded that although the patriarchal nuclear family discriminates against women, new models are emerging and one does not yet know what problems will arise with the new models.
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"In their textbook, 'Essentials of Sociology', Giddens, Duneier, and Appelbaum identify the family as one of the most important units for socialization of the individual. The concept of family can be defined in a number of ways, to include the nuclear family (consisting of father, mother, and children/siblings) and the extended family (consisting of the nuclear unit and aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents). Family can also be conceptualized to include procreation concerns (biological relatives) and orientation concerns (relatives having primary influence on personal values). Finally, families can be identified as matriarchal, with the female head being primary and location remaining close to extended family, or patriarchal, with the male head being primary and the nuclear family being a focus."
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The Family as a Social Institution., 2002.
Discussion of the family as a social institution and a basis for social order.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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The following discusses the various aspects of family as a social institution with respect to the conflict and functionalist theoretical perspectives. It also points out the basis for social order and explains how social order can be maintained while at the same time allowing for necessary social conflict and/or change. Finally it discusses homosexuality and the ways in which it challenges the traditional definition of family.
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Family and Social Class, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts "Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence and "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.
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The paper discusses how in the novels "Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence and "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, the social order is clearly based on social standing and family. The paper shows how these novels reflect some aspects of British society in the Victorian age and just after. The paper illustrates how these two novels are very different in their treatment of the meaning of family, although both family ideas exist within the social structure of their respective communities.
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"British society is stratified, with social class being a major determining factor in life. As might be expected, this fact also means that heritage is important and that family and family ties are given a good deal of attention. For one thing, one's family decides what social class one belongs to and so becomes a defining issue for most people. This remains true today, though with less force than in the past. In the novels Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence, and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, however, an older social order is apparent, one that is more clearly based on social standing and family. Family and social class are united in both novels, given that both are reflections of some aspect of British society in the Victorian age and just after."
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Social Work: Help for the Family, 2008.
An overview of the social services available and appropriate for a family with significant social and psychological issues, using the family in Augusten Burroughs' "Running with Scissors" as a sample case.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses the social services that should be provided when a family is undergoing psychological difficulties to both the family as a whole and to the children so as to ensure a healthy and safe environment. The writer describes the broken family situation in Augusten Burroughs' "Running with Scissors" and then discusses the best strategy for ultimately uniting the mother with her son, and the different agencies that will be involved in accomplishing this.
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Introduction
Background
Summary of the Case
Policy Analysis
Assessment Outline
Agency Assessment
Conclusion
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"According to this purpose of acting in the child's best interest, the initiative is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age nineteen. Therefore, all services provided in this case must be viewed as part of a multi-agency strategic approach focused on the coordinated action of numerous agencies driven by an analysis of all the party's priorities and secured through a coordinated and integrated frontline delivery, processes, strategy and governance."
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Social Policy and the Family, 2005.
Examines the history of governmental financial assistance to the country's poor in the United States.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The history of governmental economic assistance to families in America is a relatively short one. From the colonial era through the nineteenth century, family and government were seen as two entirely separate entities and any economic assistance that a family might receive would have to come from private organizations. The paper shows that the Great Depression of 1929, however, forever changed the relationship between the family and the government. As part of the "New Deal", the federal government greatly expanded its role in providing economic assistance to those left behind by the labor market. The paper traces the history of economic assistance as a social policy until the present day.
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"The fact that a Democratic president signed the Republican-written PRWORA into law may seem odd when you consider the traditional terms of the liberal-conservative welfare debate. The PRWORA was quite different from the welfare reform proposals Clinton had proposed in 1992 but never pushed through Congress. While Clinton's plan would have put time limits on receiving benefits, his program would not have ended AFDC's status as an entitlement, and would have provided mothers who reached the end of the five-year payment limit with government service jobs (Cherlin, 183) - something the Republican-sponsored PRWORA in 1996 was not to include."
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Lok Family: Patient and Family Education, 2002.
A look at how patient and family health education is an integral part of quality care.
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This paper analyses the needs of the Lok family who have a family member who needs health care. The paper explains how an integral part of quality care is that all care professionals who interact with the patient and family members share the responsibility of providing patient and family education. In this case the author establishes that as the family are immigrants it is necessary to understand and respect their religious and cultural background in order to be able to provide the best health education.
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"Patient and family education is an integral part of quality care. Providing it is a responsibility shared by all care professionals who interact with a patient and with family members. Teaching patients can be the most challenging as well as the most rewarding aspect of care. Understanding the patient's religious and cultural background is an important consideration when providing health education to the Lok family. In order to determine the family's cultural status and understand its forced migration, I must be open-minded, show respect for beliefs that differ from my own, and avoid making assumptions or stereotyping. In educating the Lok family, it is essential to understand Chinese culture. China is a country of multiple faiths, with a large segment of the pop..."
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Socialization and Social Groups, 2002.
This paper analyzes what makes us human by discussing various social organizations.
2,169 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that, although a child?s family is the most influential force in a child?s social development, environmental factors, such as friends, school, church, and other social organizations, also have an effect on socialization. The author describes many types of social organizations, including fraternities and sororities, religious groups, fine arts groups, and sports groups, whose members share similar goals and interests and play a role in the socialization process. The paper states that what makes us human is our ability to pick up societal norms and social cues from people and things that exists outside the boundaries of the immediate family.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition of Socialization
Social Organizations
Fraternities and Sororities
Religious Groups
Fine Arts Groups
Sports Groups
Sociological Analysis of What Makes Us Human
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"Religious groups are also important social organizations that aid in the development of socialization process. Social organizations that have a specific religion at the core can include; a church, mosque or temple, or a gospel choir. Membership to these religious groups allows individuals with the same belief systems to come together to worship and form friendships. The purpose of these groups is to strengthen the faith of members. This strengthening may be accomplished through mentorship, guidance and increased knowledge of the standards of the faith. Religious groups also provide individuals with a support system, which aids in the process of socialization."
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The Families in "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers", 2006.
A comparison of the families and their experiences in the novels "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers".
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper studies the family members and dynamics in two American novels about marooned families. The paper compares the personalities and character traits of the matriarchs and patriarchs, as well as the children. Another similarity discussed is the scenes in which the families are forced to venture into unknown territory in order to survive. The paper also illustrates how both books reinforce the traditional values of the nuclear family. In fact, the paper concludes that the most important lesson from these books is that the family will pull together to surmount obstacles and to counteract adversity.
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"The Robinsons reached their unlikely new home when they were shipwrecked on their way to settle in a place that was not their home. We are not told how the Borrowers came to be living under the floor, but we do find out that at one time there was a colony of Borrowers, some of whom were extended family, living in the same house. Both environments require the participation of both mother and father to survive. In both, the father leaves the home every day to obtain the things necessary for survival. In both, the mothers stay home and prepare meals, provide clothing and keep the home comfortable and clean. In both, the home - no matter how undesirably located - is a haven for the family, the place where they feel safe and where they enjoy each other's company."
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Work and Family Conflict: The Dual-Earning Family Problem, 2000.
A look at the conflict between work and family that two-income families face and the lack of support they receive from employers.
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"One of the largest transformations in family life over the last decades has been the rise of the dual-earner family. The number of families which are dual-earner, married couple households has increased dramatically, having overtaken "traditional" breadwinner/homemaker families in number as early as the mid-70s, continuing into even through the late 1980s and 1990s. Despite the phenomenal growth in this segment of the population, very little has been done to meet the growing needs of dual-earner families. With the prevalence of mothers and fathers in the work force, inevitably we find that there is a conflict. Caregivers in the workforce face the difficult decision to choose between their family and their jobs, and unfortunately, most employers do not do enough to help."
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Family Assessment, 2002.
This paper describes a hypothetical family that is in therapy with a social worker.
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This paper is a clinical report that the social worker might write about the case. The author relates that the family in question has underlying issues of sexism and parent-child control dynamics that stem both from familial or "inherited" patterns and socially developed dysfunctions inherent in the middle-class suburban environment. The paper uses Adlerian and feminist psychologies to help deconstruct this family's problem and recommend options for change.
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Familial Evolution: Role Relationships in the Family Structure, 2005.
An examination of family structure and roles in Kaye Gibbons' "Ellen Foster," Celia Rothenberg's "Child of Divorce, and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child."
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The family, an evolving entity that exists beyond the boundaries of genetics, encompasses relationships intertwined by emotions, education, proximity and biology. The roles each member of the family holds: father, mother sister, and brother, impact the family specifically, and potentially impact society at large. This paper examines these ideas by taking a look at "Ellen Foster" by Kay Gibbons, "Child of Divorce" by Celia Rothenberg and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child" (anonymous).
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"The actions of the family affect society at large. Roles remain the same, but the people playing them and their methods constantly fluctuate. While increasingly common to find homes where both parents work, it remains an unfortunate necessity. Children of these homes often draw their life's instructions from daycare workers and television rather than the tutelage of their mothers and fathers. Rather, it is imperative that the pursuit of advanced education, critical thinking, and spiritual exploration be encouraged and demonstrated by the parents."
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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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Sociology of the Nuclear Family and Societal Stratification, 2000.
The nuclear family is defined, its decline is discussed, and social stratification is also examined.
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This paper defines the nuclear family and discusses its role within society. The author also discusses how the breakdown of the nuclear family is blamed for social dysfunction. The stability and structure of society is examined in the light of the declining prevalence of the nuclear family.
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"The nuclear family consisting of two adults, 1 male, 1 female, and children is the most common form of family in Australia according to 1996 census figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Talcott Parson?s cited in Jureidini & Poole, recognizes the nuclear family as the ?normal? family structure. While statistics show the nuclear family still being the most common family form in Australia they also show a decline in it?s predominance of approximately 10% over the last 20 years. It is for this reason that the functions and benefits of the nuclear family must be recognized before dysfunction alters the stability and structure of society."
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Alcoholism as a Social Problem, 2005.
A report on alcoholism, defined as the preoccupation with alcoholic beverages, that extends to a situation where an individual's personal, family, social and work life are affected by it.
2,830 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the negative effects that alcoholism has on the individual, his family and his community. This paper identifies and analyzes the basis for alcoholism on different types of individuals and gives the possible treatments.
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Introduction
Alcohol Consumption: An Emerging Public and Social Health Issue
Alcohol Consumption and Pregnant Women
Alcohol Consumption and Cognitive Behavior
Family History (FH) of Alcoholism and the Stability of Personality in
Young Adulthood
The Role of Development in the Relation between Personality and Family History of Alcohol
Alcoholism and Older People
Family Stressors and Alcohol Problems
Brief Intervention and Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Consumption and Psychologist Help
Conclusion
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"Psychologists who are trained and experienced in treating alcohol problems can be helpful in many ways. Before the drinker seeks assistance, a psychologist can guide the family or others in helping to increase the drinker's motivation to change. A psychologist can begin with the drinker by assessing the types and degrees of problems the drinker has experienced. The results of the assessment can offer initial guidance to the drinker about what treatment to seek and help motivate the problem drinker to get treatment. Individuals with drinking problems definitely improve their chances of recovery by seeking help early. Using one or more of several types of psychological therapies, psychologists can help people address psychological issues involved in their problem drinking. A number of these therapies, including cognitive-behavioral coping skills treatment and motivational enhancement therapy, were developed by psychologists."
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The Family and Childhood Schools, 2005.
A discussion on the combined impact on socialization, within the Canadian context, of the family and childhood schools.
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This paper examines the impact both family and school have upon the socialization of Canadian children. No less importantly, the paper will also review how the best efforts of concerned parents and conscientious school officials can be thwarted by the mass media and by external peer pressure. While there does not appear to be a large scale Canadian study comparing the extent to which the media and peer pressure counteract parental guidance and the guidance of school officials, it can be inferred that the effect is perceptible and consistent across all demographic and socio economic cleavages.
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