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All-Inclusive Vacations as a Sociological Phenomenon, 2008.
An analysis of the sociological phenomena that are evident with all-inclusive vacations.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the all-inclusive vacation as something other than tourism, or travel as it was once known. It shows how these vacations can tell a good deal about what the buyer expects in a culture of consumerism and what capitalists have learned the consumer wants. The paper makes use of critical theory in order to analyze the sociological phenomena that are evident with all-inclusive vacations. The paper maintains that there are things quite wrong with this phenomenon that are explained with the help of critical theory.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Race and Class
Selling Fantasy
Power
Concluding Remarks
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"As mentioned, an all-inclusive vacation should protect the consumer from anything to upset previous notions of a place or what a vacation should be about. The all-inclusive vacation keeps consumers within one kind of consciousness that is the one known at home. There is little to promote interest in the place or places to which they travel. The vacationer is a transplanted person able to afford the location and activities that are laid on. Perhaps there will be a comment on what was served for sinner, a sun burn, or a comment on whether or not it is 'safe' to venture away from a resort of other institution in which the all-inclusive package has placed them."
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Sociological Perspectives and Methodologies, 2002.
Discusses the way sociological perspective influences the manner in which sociological, experimental methodologies are conducted.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper asserts that the sociological theories adopted influence the sociological methods used for gathering data. Several different theories of sociology are explained, and then each of these theories is analyzed in terms of how it relates to the practice of endogamy. The paper then explains how each theory would approach the topic and how these different approaches would lead to very different experimental methods which, in turn, would lead to very different conclusions.
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"It is important to remember that a wide variety of types of testing can be employed in sociological experiment. While the most famous technique employed is the survey, a wide range of statistical data may be analyzed for sociological use. This is the methodology most commonly employed by structural functionalists. But other methods are available. You can create an artificial social situation in a laboratory and observe the results, as was done in several famous experiments that have been criticized as "unethical," such as the Stanley Milgram Shock Experiment or the Stanford Prison Experiment. You can use unobtrusive measures, such as checking the walking patterns of visitors to a gallery by examining the wear on the floor. If you are more skeptical of the ability of surveys to convey correct results, you might use the technique of the interview and collect anecdotal data."
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Inclusive Education, 2002.
A look at the role of teachers in the successful implementation of inclusive education.
2,827 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines how educational institutes throughout the country are seriously considering inclusive education since there is a growing consensus that specialized education systems have not bought forth the expected results. It discusses how specialized education systems, which were developed for children with various degrees of learning disabilities, have proved to be more of a problem than a solution. It analyzes how inclusive education on the other hand would not only improve the social skills of these special students (where they get a chance to mingle with others) but also develop the tolerance of the normal students. Through a literature review and study proposal, it evaluates the factors involved in the implementation of inclusive education system with an emphasis on the role of teachers.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Review of Literature
Debbie Staub: "Inclusion and the Other Kids" (1996)
Article Title: Exceptional Children: Introduction to Special Education, Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Scruggs and Mastopeiri (1995)
The Least Restrictive Environment (A legal Perspective)
Vital Factors for Success of Inclusive Education
Statement of Hypothesis
Method
Conclusion
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"From the psychological perspective as well secluded education is more damaging. Inclusive education on the other hand would not only improve the social skills of these special students (where they get a chance to mingle with others) but also develop the tolerance of the normal students. Though, among parents there is division in opinion regarding inclusive education in majority of cases they seem to favor inclusive education as being more productive from a futuristic perspective of the students. "Both research and anecdotal data have shown that typical learners have demonstrated a greater acceptance and valuing of individual differences, enhanced self-esteem, a genuine capacity for friendship, and the acquisition of new skills."
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Inclusive Education, 2004.
An opinion paper, which favors inclusive education over separate, special education programs.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper argues that students who are educated in an inclusive setting will achieve academically at the same rate when compared to students who are educated in a self-contained ,special education setting.
Introduction
Hypothesis
Significance of Project
Inclusion (Main Issues)
Review of Literature
Academic Performance (Inclusive Education)
Pamela A Cook
Debbie Staub: "Inclusion and the Other Kids" (1996)
Scruggs and Mastopeiri (1995)
Success Implementation of Inclusive Education
Conclusion
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"With many researches indicating that inclusive education has a positive bearing on academic performance it is definitely a positive move to move towards an inclusion environment. There are two important considerations, which need to be evaluated in context of implementing inclusive education. Firstly the question as to whether inclusion is a complete solution for the students with all levels of disability has to be addressed. As discussed above this question is a bit complex and needs a specific approach based on the degree of disability of the student. Secondly, the effects that inclusion will have on the standard of normal students has to be analyzed. The success of the whole system hinges on the committed effort on the part of the teachers in understanding the varying needs of the students and adapting their teaching approaches to suit the individual requirements without compromising on the standard of education."
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"Irish Dude Ranch Vacations".
This paper is a business plan for "Irish Dude Ranch Vacations," which introduces would-be riders to horses and to Ireland.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that Irish Dude Ranch Vacations intends to unite the traditions of Western riding in the United States with the centuries-old expertise in equestrian sports of the Republic of Ireland to create a unique 'adventure vacation' for Americans, then for Canadians, then Australians, and then the rest of the globe. The initial marketing efforts to European nationals will be much more modest. The author points out that the Irish component will be arranged by contract, and all Irish personnel will be Irish nationals managed by the Irish Riding Centre, which is the first of several intended locations for the vacation packages. The paper states that very little investment is required on either side of the Atlantic, and yet it can tap into a very large and arguably underserved market because, in particular, Western riding, as opposed to European-style riding, is an active sport that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, regardless of physical condition. Chart. Illustrations
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Executive Summary
Vision and Mission Statements
Company Overview
Company History and Format
Basic Activities of the Business
Operating Hours
The Primary Service
Objectives
Current Status
Company Principals
Outsourcing or In-House?
Organizational Chart
Relationship Management Plan
Relationship Management Goals and Objectives
Who is Responsible for Managing Relationships within the Organization?
Who will Maintain Supply Relationships Outside of the Organization?
Reasons for this Choice
Political, Economic and Union Alliances
Diversity Management Plan
Importance of a Diversity Plan
Objectives and Goals of the Plan
Minority Groups to be Courted
Program Monitor
How are the Employees Trained?
Marketing Plan
Advertising Media
Our Service vs. the Competition
Email Marketing
Marketing Slide (Advertisement)
Products/Services Plan
Location Photos
Financial Plan
Operating Plan
Conclusion
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"The vision of Irish Dude Ranch Vacations is to make a memorable, exciting, but safe active vacation experience possible for large segments of the population currently underserved in that area; those with less than optimal physical conditions and those who are quite young and quite old. The mission of the company is to introduce would-be riders of all sorts to horses and to Ireland, both of which are extremely spiritual and completely humanizing. The intention of this company is to make a good living for all concerned-including the horses in terms of excellent upkeep and training, and no overuse-and to do it by maintaining reasonable prices that make it affordable for great segments of the global population who might otherwise not get a chance to ride a horse or see an exotic and beautiful country."
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Sociological Imagination, 2002.
This essay uses Bannerji's "Popular Images of South Asian Women" as an example of sociological imagination.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper demonstrates how Bannerji's essay is an example of the sociological imagination. Cassidy et al's article is used in the argument. The sociological imagination is a way of looking.
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Sociological Insights into Depression, 2002.
Explores depression from a sociological perspective, as opposed to a medical or biological perspective.
1,846 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a discussion on depression in three distinct sections. The first section reflects on the topic of depression as it pertains to the sociological insights, issues, and theories of depression. The second section provides insight into how individuals have related their feelings about depression, either through writings or by observations on how depression affects them socially. Finally, this paper provides some of the personal views of the author of the paper on the world of depression.
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"Depression is often a completely misunderstood problem and has on occasion been considered simply a type of mental weakness or personality flaw. However, depression is a very real disease that affects up to 19 million Americans annually. All in all, depression is a very serious problem that does not get, in my opinion, enough attention in the perspective of how it affects us socially. We as a nation are suffering from depression related symptoms like substance and alcohol abuse, suicide and domestic violence. "Depression is among the five most costly diseases in the world, in terms of morbidity. In the United States, suicides outnumber homicides by about three to two. Substance abuse and violence-related trauma are cynosures of our era." (Kleinman, 2002) Until we find a real solution or cure for depression, we will have to continue to deal with the social implications of the symptoms."
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Gay Marriage from a Sociological Perspective, 2006.
A discussion on gay marriage issues from a sociological perspective.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of gay marriage. Specifically it discusses the sociological perspective that marriage is the union of two sexes, not just the union of two people. According to the paper, it is the union of two families, and the foundation for establishing kinship patterns and family names, passing on property and providing the optimal environment for raising children.
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"Many feel the acceptance of gay marriage is an extension of growing tolerance in our society, and a sign that society is becoming more liberal and more unified. However, not all of society accepts gay marriage, and this could be a sign there is a growing rift between two factions in society - the conservative and liberal. This could indicate that society is becoming less unified and more split over controversial issues such as the issue of gay marriage. As another writer notes, "Therefore, someone who moves off the sanctioned paths is doing something much more than just acting immorally; he is rejecting the goals of the society in which he lives" (Bidstrup). This threatens the foundation of society and society members, and of course, that is one reason many in society find the issue of gay marriage so troubling. Rather than showing society is becoming more unified, the issue shows society is becoming more fractioned and unstable."
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The United States and Iran: A Sociological Comparison, 2005.
A sociological discussion of both Iran and the United States.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses both Iranian and United States statistics in relation to each nation. The paper further discusses the social orders of each nation, as well as the forms of political power that exists within the countries. The paper uses sociological theory as a framework for this discussion, drawing conclusions from the research based upon these theoretical perspectives.
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"Iran was formerly known as Persia until 1935. By 1979 Iran was an Islamic republic with a theocratic system of government. Problems existing in the nation include its continued strained relations with the United States that began when Iranian terrorists held American hostages in the United States Embassy in Iran from 1979-1981. Also, until 1988, Iran was in a consistent war with neighboring Iraq, a war that intensified hostilities with the United States in the Persian Gulf from 1987-1988. Iran is considered a terrorist nation by the United States, and has been subjected to "US economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement" in terrorism ("Iran", 2004). Iran is located in the Middle East between Iraq and Pakistan, and is comprised of 68, 017, 860 people. For every 1,000 people in the nation there are approximately 17 new births, and 6 deaths."
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A Sociological Study of Greek and Turkish Relations in Cyprus, 1998.
A discussion based on the sociological hypothesis that " external conflict promotes internal cohesion".
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 49.95
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This is paper bases its discussion on the sociological hypothesis that " external conflict promotes internal cohesion". The author looks at the study by sociologists Kyriacos Markides and Steven Cohn who found that the effect that the Turkish invasion had on the Greek Cypriot community showed the hypothesis to be untrue, and suggests factors that may have produced this result.
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"Within the world of Sociology (specifically the world of social conflict theory) there exists the hypothesis that "external conflict promotes internal cohesion" within a group that is antagonized by another. Yet in order for this to happen certain conditions by the oppressed group must be met. The group must be a "going concern", in other words members of the group must feel that its preservation is important and "the threat must be perceived to be against the group as a whole, not just a part".
In regards to this hypothesis a study was done on the country of Cyprus by Sociologists Kyriacos Markides and Steven Cohn. Their findings on the effect that the Turkish invasion had on the Greek Cypriot community showed the hypothesis to be untrue. Dominance by an antagonistic group did not bring Greek Cypriots together but rather split them apart. Their analysis of Cyprus took the hypothesis one step further, insisting that "one factor determining whether external conflict produces internal consensus is the degree of preexisting unity," thus arguing that this unity did not exist within Greek Cypriot society."
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Sociological Aspects of Alcohol, 2004.
An analysis of the sociological aspects of alcoholism.
2,430 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines alcoholism as a national problem, taking the sociological aspects of alcoholism into consideration. The paper analyzes and discusses demographics, age groups, economic effects, treatment, and withdrawal. The paper contends that alcohol abuse is most often reported in the younger population. The paper presents a variety of reasons that lead the youth to drink, including the wish to demonstrate their maturity, to have fun, and to test their limits.
Outline
Introduction
Social Setting of Drinking
Family Drinking Problems
Children's Issues
Crimes Associated with Alcohol Education
Sex
Employment
Alcohol Withdrawal
Treatment
Social Ramifications
Possible solutions
Conclusion
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"For most people, drinking alcohol is a pleasant activity often accompanied by or with an enjoyable social setting, and moderate drinking is generally acceptable by our society. However, there are a substantial number of people who face serious problems as a result of alcohol abuse. Alcohol Concern, a national agency on alcohol misuse, reports that "It is estimated that nearly 14 million Americans, approximately 1 in every 13 adults, abuse alcohol or are alcoholic." Several million more adults engage in risky drinking patterns that lead to alcohol problems. Alcoholics Anonymous reports that "Approximately 53% of men and women in the United States have reported that one or more of their close relatives have a drinking problem." The consequences of alcohol misuse are serious, and in many cases, life-threatening. Heavy drinking increases the risk for permanent damage to the liver, esophagus, brain damage, other organs, and harm to a fetus during pregnancy. Alcohol consumption is attributable to death from automobile crashes, recreational accidents, on-the jobs injuries, and increases the likelihood of homicide and suicide. Economically speaking, alcohol related problems cost society in the United States approximately $100 billion per year. In human terms, however, the costs come without a price tag."
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Sociological Insights into Depression, 2004.
An analysis of how society views depression from a sociological perspective as opposed to a medical or biological view.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses how depression is often a completely misunderstood issue that often goes undiagnosed. It looks at how it has been considered a type of mental weakness or even a personality flaw and how the statistics show it is a very real disease affecting nearly 20 million Americans annually. It attempts to view depression from three different perspectives. It reflects on the topic of depression as it pertains to the sociological insights, issues, and theories of depression. The second section provides a personal-activities insight into how individuals have related their feelings about depression, either through writings or by observations on how depression affects them socially. The third section provides personal views regarding the research into the world of depression.
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"As our world speeds up and becomes more complex with higher demands on us all, society may become less tolerant of those who are depressed. Socially, individuals more times than not, look down upon a person because they are depressed. In our society, illness is frowned upon be it medical or mental. A good example of how our society sees depression can be illustrated by business men and women turning their noses up on a homeless person on the street while never considering that the person may be severely depressed. Another example could be a child with a learning disability suffering from depression being teased relentlessly by his or her peers in school. Whether the feelings are real or not, a depressed person subconsciously is aware that the depression has made them an outcast in our society."
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Sociological Theory: Gang Behavior, 2002.
A discussion on the fundamental components of sociological theory, examining gang behavior using symbolic interactionism and conflict theory.
3,575 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This essay is a basic introduction to the fundamental components of a sociological theory. Included is a comprehensive analysis of both conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. Gang behavior is used to illustrate key terms and concepts from each theory, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
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"Theories serve several functions in the development and evaluation of scientific knowledge. Theories provide us with systematic procedures to evaluate social phenomenon. These procedures are well organized and comprehensive. Theories are not just knowledge structures; they are sets of interrelated statements that apply to a wide range of phenomenon. Chafetz said, "in theory construction, the exercise is only more systematic, comprehensive, more guided and constrained by rules, and finally is more self-conscience" (Chafetz, p. 2). "
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Sexual Offenders: Sociological and Psychological Issues, 2005.
A look at sexual offenders from a sociological and psychological perspective.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines sexual offender and crime issues, not only from psychological perspectives, but from sociological perspectives as well. This papers approach enables the author to comprehensively analyze the various factors and impulses which influence sex offenders and criminals, and provides a broad range of scholarly analysis from which conclusions can be made.
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"In 'Sexual Offenses and Offenders', author Karen J. Terry examines sexual offender issues not only from psychological perspectives, but from sociological perspectives as well. This approach enables her to comprehensively analyze the various factors and impulses which influence sex offenders, and provides a broad range of scholarly analysis from which conclusions can be made. Terry (2005) argues that ultimately, in most sex offender cases, societal and psychological pressures combine to trigger deviant behavior which can escalate into sexual abuse of children, abduction, rape, violent assault, and homicide."
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Special Education and Integration: A Sociological Perspective, 2002.
This essay examines the pros and cons of the integration of special needs children into regular classrooms. Viewpoints from the major sociological perspectives are examined.
3,300 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This essay provides background information on what has been done thus far in the effort to improve the situation regarding special education. It also serves the purpose of illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of an inclusive education system, as well as possible methods to successfully integrate disabled children into public schools.
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"In the past, special education systems have generally been operated as totally separate entities from public education systems(Kavale, 2000). Prior to the debates surrounding special education, this was looked upon as the best means for avoiding conflict while retaining a high standard of academics. Unlike today's education systems, schools in the fifties and sixties viewed the special education systems in schools as being most advantageous for the disabled children, much more beneficial than having them integrated into the general classroom. The Visutskie 2 classes were beneficial to the students, or so it was thought, in some ways in that they had low pupil to teacher ratios allowing for more individualized learning; there were specially trained teachers to adapt to the needs of the disabled children. Finally, the classes were homogenous meaning that all of the students in the class were disabled in one way or another and would be more successful in relating to one another(Kavale, 2000). L. M. Dunn's influential article(1968), brought forth the issue of whether or not separate classrooms for disabled students were actually beneficial to those students. Dunn's article, a revolutionary one in the field of special education, sparked a chain reaction of new ideas regarding change to policies in relation to special education. This flurry of debate eventually led to the passing of the Education of all Handicapped Children Act of 1975(to be renamed as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1985). This Act required that disabled students be provided with a least restrictive environment possible still ensuring adequate education and evaluation. Essentially, the passing of this Act required that special needs students be integrated into the classrooms along with students without disabilities(Kavale, 2000). As school systems tried to enforce the new law it became quite apparent that it was not going to be as simple as it seemed."
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