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Sociological Aspects of Serial Killing, 2004.
Examines the social causes of serial murders.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper looks at the approach traditionally taken to explain the motivations and actions of serial murderers and then goes on to explain why this approach alone is inadequate. The paper then suggests that, in order to explain the actions and motivations of a serial murderer, it is important to look at the societal factors, as well as the psychological factors, that may contribute to the makings of a serial murderer. Finally, the paper then discusses some of these potential contributing factors.
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"The definition of serial killing has in the past more commonly focused on the individual?s psychological makeup and psychopathology rather than sociological aspects. However, researchers have begun to realize the importance of societal influences - in combination with the psychological aspects - and the part that these factors play in the causes and underlying reasons for serial killings."
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To Kill or Not to Kill: The CIA's Anti-Castro Operations, 2002.
Discusses US - Cuba relations and CIA's attitudes to Fidel Castro.
1,483 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the methods the CIA used to try to "get rid" of Fidel Castro and overthrow the communist Cuban government. This paper gives light to some of the many plots the CIA came up with to rid the world of history's longest ruling communist dictator.
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"To say that the relationship between the United States and Cuba is complicated is a major understatement. Ever since 1959, when Fidel Castro came into power in Cuba, the two nations have had a strained relationship at best, and a highly adversarial relationship when things got worse. Now that the Cold War is over and Cuba is no longer receiving weapons and aid from the defunct Soviet Union, relations between the two countries are much more relaxed. However, during the height of the Cold War, during the Kennedy administration and even before that, the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States developed and planned several ways to bring down the communist Cuban government; the catalyst they kept going back to in order to bring down the government was the assassination of Fidel Castro."
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Serial Killers, 2006.
This paper studies the development of serial killing to determine the causes of this terrifying social phenomenon.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper examines the factors which contribute to the development of serial killing and discusses what society can do to curb it. Chiefly, the paper explores the environmental and biological factors which appear to make these individuals into the habitual offenders they are. The paper also looks, albeit briefly, at whether or not psychopaths can be cured of their evil impulses.
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"It is arguable that there is no more terrifying social phenomenon that the serial killer. While gang activities, ethnic and racial violence, domestic strife and child abuse are all things that often occasion our disgust and disdain, the idea of a warped individual lurking in the shadows with the intent of taking life is something which seems to tap into all of our deepest fears and nightmares. The following paper will examine serial killers and ask whether or not serial killing is learned behavior (that is to say, behavior learned either through watching gratuitous violence on television or through living with a parent whose means of dealing with problems is through extreme violence), whether it is precipitated by mental defect or disorder or - lastly - whether it is a product of an abusive environment (chiefly, childhood physical and sexual abuse)."
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Serial Killers, 2004.
This paper examines current explanations for serial killings and concludes that psychological theories are the most pertinent.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses current views about serial killings, concluding that psychological theories are most pertinent. The paper defines serial killers, explains myths about them and offers examples of some serial killers (Jack the Ripper, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer & others). The paper also discusses the deviant or pathological processes found in serial killers.
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"Since ? the media accounts of savage and lurid serial killings and their perpetrators have generated exaggerated and distorted accounts of the extent of the threat posed by serial killers and the etiology of their crimes. Serial killers have diverse backgrounds and personal histories, however, most of them are extremely maladjusted to society and are the product of severe psychological trauma dating back to their troubled childhoods which largely account for their bizarre conduct."
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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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Serial Killers, 2005.
An extensive analysis into the psychological, physiological, and environmental aspects of the development of a serial killer.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper evaluates the distinct differences between one who commits a murder and one who is labeled as a 'serial killer'. It analyzes the possible biological contributions, such as serotonin versus testosterone, which develop the serial killer mentality. The paper contrasts the possible environmental aspects of such a development, including unbalanced parenting or a dysfunctional adolescence. It analyzes the progression throughout adolescence into adulthood of the serial killer. Finally, the paper emphasizes the importance of the concepts of isolation and fantasy.
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"Furthermore, a low sexual drive would cause them to seek outlandish ways to fulfill their drive, as they are not sustained by normal sexual situations. This is a distinct difference which separates a serial killer; they exhibit a socially dysfunctional sexual awareness, evident through their crimes. Even if not naturally apparent, their crimes are sexually driven. Sex seems to be linked with violence and death rather than pleasure and life; procreation is disturbing (Scott). Biologically, it can be theorized that an abnormality in the hypothalamus may create this sexual awareness. The hypothalamus controls and regulates the sexual drive, as well as violence centers (Myers, 98). If an abnormality exists, it is possible that a closer association between sex and violence could develop."
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War and Mass Killing, 2005.
This paper discusses the individual-level factors in war and mass killing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines what motivates people to kill. The author relate how many people actually take part in mass killing and killing in war. The paper explores specific conflicts and killings.
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"Semelin examines the motives of the individual for participating in mass killings and notes that there are many reasons but most revolve around prestige and looking good in the eyes of ones neighbors friends and coworkers. He looks at the killing of the Jews in World War II often by neighbors or friends or at least fellow countrymen like the Poles and notes that people went along with the tide of what was happening. They justified what they did by believing they were obeying their superiors ..."
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Teaching Schoolhouse Killing, 2002.
This paper argues that television violence is causing the extreme violence, killing, in the schools.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This author believes that the question regarding the growing number of schoolhouse killings is not how the children get the weapons that kill but rather why they use them. This paper presents many studies that indict the violence on television. The author concludes that we can stop, or reduce, the killing in the classrooms by turning off the television and campaigning for a reduction of violence on television.
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"Long-term consequences of violence are seldom portrayed on television?children often do not get to see the end result of violence such as death, injury or incarceration. This sends the meaning to viewers that violence goes unpunished and that it is a successful method of handling conflicts. From this, children learn inappropriate behaviors and poor conflict resolution skills. The vast majority of violent scenes demonstrate that there is either a winner or a loser in life?s situations; the winner is the person who uses his or her weapon more effectively?that is, kills the opponent. ... illustrates that 25% of violent interactions among youth involve the use of handguns, the popular choice in recent publicized ?kid killings.? "
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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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"The Killing Time", 2007.
A review of the march on Morant Bay in 1865, as described in the book "The Killing Time" by Gad Heuman.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Killing Time" written by Gad Heuman. It describes how, in 1865, a few hundred Afro-Jamaican farmers and sugar workers advanced on Morant Bay, in retaliation for the way they had been treated politically, socially and economically, regardless that slavery had been abolished many decades earlier. The paper describes the events as set out in the book.
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"According to Heuman, the 1865 rebellion came in large part as the culmination of grievances after the 1834 emancipation had led to ultimate freedom. The black majority still had unequal access to farmland, high taxes, unemployment, low pay and supervision primarily by white management personnel. Many of the African-Jamaicans were involved with the Great Revival that had encouraged a lack of credibility in the real outcome of the emancipation as a means of true freedom for the blacks. Many were members of the Native Baptist church, which for a long time had made up many of the judicial staff including judges, attorneys, police, justices of the peace and clerks for the parish affairs."
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Major Sociological Approaches to Teaching, 2008.
A discussion of the major sociological approaches and how they can be applied to teaching.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper compares and contrasts some of the major sociological approaches that exist. It looks at the structural functionalist approach, the social conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. The paper also describes each of these theories and discusses their application to various aspects of teaching. The paper's discussion regarding teaching is written from the point of view of the writer, who is a teacher.
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"Symbolic interactionists, however, would see the tutor-student relationship as completely different. First of all, symbolic interactionalists would highlight the contextual nature of being a student. One minute, with a teacher, I am in class, playing the role of a student. The next minute, I am a teacher, with power, with knowledge, with the answers, and also I am enforcing the rules of the classroom to ensure that the teaching session proceeds in a timely fashion and that everything I desire to accomplish is accomplished. Holding the position of tutor is a tenuously negotiated role, as I, as a tutor, wish to feel a sense of authority (and get paid, except when I am tutoring a younger relative) and the subject wishes to pass a class and receive a good exam grade, and is thus willing to give me authority that he or she might not otherwise give to me in a personal relationship."
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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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Sociological Analysis of Deviance, 2002.
The following paper examines ?deviance? from a sociological perspective.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the validity and accuracy of the functionalist and conflict perspectives which both adopt an over simplistic approach to a highly complex issue, deviance. The author discusses the way in which the development of Subcultural theory, Feminist theory, and Action theory among others is evidence of the impossibility of adequately addressing the topic of deviance within a single sociological perspective.
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?The functionalist perspective?s approach to deviance is based, to a large extent, on Emile Durkheim?s theory of anomie and the subsequent reworking of this concept by Robert Merton, who believed that in societies such as America, where the commonly shared cultural goal is economic success, there will be individuals who are unable to legitimately achieve those goals. This situation, Merton argues, results in a breakdown of the social norms among these ?under-achievers?, who will then use other, illegitimate methods of gaining success.?
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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.
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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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