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World War One Literature, 2005.
An analysis of the extent to which "The Hero" by Siegfried Sassoon, "Journey's End" by R.C.Sherriff and "Testament of Youth" by Vera Brittain are typical of texts about World War One literature.
2,545 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper analyses three texts in terms of language form and structure and the way the writers use the genre of their choice to express their thoughts and feelings. By incorporating a wide range of other World War One texts it looks at how the texts are typical of World War One literature and the influence of the time of composition and the significance of the gender of the writers.
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"?Journey?s End? written by R.C.Sherriff continues to be one of the most enduringly popular plays written about the First World War. The play, set in a dug out in the trenches, explores the tensions between a group of officers waiting for an enemy attack. In this extract Osborne and Stanhope discuss the new arrival, the young officer Raleigh, who is the brother of the girl Stanhope is in love with. ?Journey?s End? is a particularly useful text when looking at what is typical of a World War One text as it focuses on one of the most common themes; the polarity between the home and fighting fronts in terms of attitudes towards the war. In this play we see how young men are still enthusiastic to ?join up?, even as late as March 1918 after the atrocities of the Somme, Verdun and at Passchendaele, while being completely ignorant of the genuine conditions of a truly mechanical war."
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Ah Bah's Money and Non-Western Literature, 2002.
A look at three pieces of Eastern literature.
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This paper discusses three works of non-Western literature, particularly "Ah Bah's Money", "The Bondmaid" and "The Tale of Genji". It is the author's view that all three works are ironic stories of duality and betrayal on certain levels. These stories show the shattered dreams of youth. As well, these stories reveal the gender problem, as we see the crude sexism of Singapore society. It is through the education that these writers give us that awareness can begin to liberate the peoples in these societies.
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Youth Culture v. Youth Market, 2005.
An analysis of the youth culture versus the youth market in the music and clothing industries.
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This paper discusses the youth market and the youth culture as a separate entity within the overall demographic of the U.S. The paper pays particular attention to the integration of the music and clothing industry and who these industries have become associated in the minds of the youth as being consistent with their culture and self expression.
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" Youth Culture v. Youth Market The concept of youth culture as a separate entity within the broader demographic of the U.S. population is tenuous at best because it shifts constantly from one point to another. At times various groups co-opt what they perceive to be youth culture for their own unique and idiosyncratic purposes: "Through magazines, music, sit-com style videos, cartoons, and other media, Focus strives to construct an alternative Christian youth culture that mirrors secular culture's style and consumption habits" (Hendershot, 1995, para.5). Just as likely is the current trend in Hip-Hop to turn its primary audience; a grand collage of youth from across the various demographics making up the U.S. population, into one conceptual body comprising a unique youth culture all its own (Taylor & Taylor, 2004)."
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Literature by Williams, 2004.
An examination of three plays by Tennessee Williams, "Sweet Bird of Youth", "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "Battle of Angels".
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains how Williams's literature was, in fact, a reflection of his own personal life. The paper discusses Williams's life, stage by stage, and draws upon similarities as reflected in the three plays, "Sweet Bird of Youth", "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "Battle of Angels".
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"Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus, Mississippi in 1911. His father was a travelling shoe salesperson and he was raised mainly by his mother and grandmother. His young life was marked by difficulties. His father was abusive and uncaring and rejected Williams to favor his younger brother. His younger sister Rose suffered from depression and other mental conditions, with Williams watching her state of mind decline. He suffered from a long serious illness during his childhood. He was homosexual, with this separating himself further from his father and causing him years of sexual frustration. Finally, he was not mentally stable himself, but suffered from depression and described himself as ?a neurotic? (Williams, Sweet Bird 10). All these factors of his life combined to make Williams a very troubled individual. This aspect of Williams? character contributed significantly to his works, with his troubled soul resulting in the dark, depressing nature of his plays. The events and the people of his life also made a major contribution to his work, with many of his plays based on people in his life. To consider how his life contributed to his work in more detail, the key factors of Williams? plays will be discussed, with each one linked to his life."
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Urban Youth Crime, 2005.
A literature review concerning the topic of urban delinquency.
4,520 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper presents a review of literature on urban youth crime. The paper discusses a number of aspects relating to the topic including depression and urban delinquency, school bonds and delinquency, family practices and urban delinquency reform.
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"This literature review, concerning the topic of juvenile delinquency in urban areas, addresses the following relevant areas: introduction to juvenile delinquency in urban areas, depression and urban delinquency, school bonds and urban delinquency, parent and family practices and urban delinquency, social influences of urban delinquency, multiple causes of urban delinquency, urban delinquency reform and summary and conclusions. Juvenile delinquency in urban areas is higher than juvenile offending in other neighborhoods and these rates are higher..."
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Youth Gangs in Schools, 2002.
This paper is a literature review of youth gangs in schools, focusing on a historical overview, characteristics and traits of youth gang members and prevention of youth gang membership and activity.
6,020 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper explains that, although youth gang activities in schools continue to increase, intensify and spread to small towns and rural areas, youth gangs are not new. The author believes that,when institutions and moral visions fail, then individuals will try to manufacture structures to replace them; in the case of youth gangs, the creators of these structures are young people, with little experience of the world and little knowledge of alternatives. This paper points out that a common sign of gang activity moving into the neighborhood or into the region of the school is graffiti, which is one of the most common ways for gangs to communicate, identify their turf, issue challenges and attract other adherents.
Table of Contents
Background
Organization of Review
Historical Overview
Characteristics and Traits
Prevention
Rationale for Study
Summary and Conclusions
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"This is an important historical development, representing the extension of gang behavior and gang culture into new regions of the country and with new styles. While the gangs may have begun in imitation of such gangs as the Crips and Bloods, and may still wear typical gang clothing and paraphernalia, they are more of an organization of those youth who are prone to violence and delinquent behavior than they are instances of ethnic turf battles. Again, another movie might be helpful in thinking about these kinds of gangs. The movie Grease portrayed a certain class of young teen-agers who had clothing, culture, and behaviors in common. Yet, they were not seen as youth gangs, but as a faction or clique within the overall high school environment. In 1999, however, these greasers are more likely to be organized into youth gangs of the type identified in Puyallup. They have borrowed some of the behavior and culture from the urban gangs, become more organized, and engaged in more conflict between groups. They tend to harass and intimidate the other students."
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Mentoring of At-Risk Youth, 2007.
A comparison of the effects of mentoring or not mentoring at-risk youth in terms of graduation percentages.
10,000 words (approx. 40.0 pages), 89 sources, MLA, $ 202.95
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This dissertation looks at the difference between at-risk youth that are mentored and at-risk youth that are not mentored and attempts to determine whether there is a difference between the two groups based on their graduation percentages. The paper hypothesizes that there will be a difference between these two groups and that mentoring these at-risk youth affects them strongly in their understanding of life and its obligations and their willingness to graduate.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Question and Hypotheses
Nature of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Organization of the Remaining Chapters of the Proposal
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Introduction
Rationale for the Research
Theoretical Framework
Research Question's Relationship to Major Literature Themes
Developmental Support for Alternative Hypotheses Generation: Quantitative Analysis
Synthesized Research in Theme Area One - Mentoring Programs
Synthesis of Research for Theme Area Two - Other Mentoring Options
Summary: Contribution of This Research to the Field of Study
Chapter Three: Methodology
Philosophy of the Researcher: Quantitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines
Philosophy of the Researcher: Qualitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines
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"These mentoring programs have succeeded so well in schools and communities across the country that they are also being considered and used where the juvenile justice system is concerned. Other options for juvenile offenders are adult courts and boot camps, but research has shown that mentoring programs, over the long-run, provide better outcomes than any of the other options for these juvenile offenders (Henriques, 1997). This also ties very strongly into the previously discussed issue of school-community mentoring programs, because those in the juvenile justice system believe that the juvenile offenders have been failed by both their schools and their communities when they turn to crime, drugs, and violence (Henriques, 1997). This may not be the case with every youth, but overall the statistics for the juvenile offender population lean heavily toward youth that are minority and/or disadvantaged in some way due to poverty, gangs, or other problems (Townsel, 1997)."
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Vocational Training for Youth at Risk, 2007.
This paper discusses vocational education and mentoring as it pertains to a specific American school system.
11,924 words (approx. 47.7 pages), 89 sources, APA, $ 231.95
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This paper deals primarily with vocational education and mentoring as it pertains to the Duval County school system, and discusses some of the problems that many individuals face when they do not get the education that they need to move into a proper career. The first chapter examines the statement of the problem and provides detail about why a study of this nature is necessary. It also discusses the research objectives that were created by the researcher and ensures that there is a thorough understanding of what will be studied.
In chapter two, the literature on the subject is reviewed. Since there is not enough literature to provide a comprehensive account of vocational education when it comes to Duval County, other areas of vocational education and mentoring education are also examined. The goal is to show that vocational education is something that can affect students in all school districts and in many different circumstances. The third chapter deals with the methodology of the issue and how the study itself was conducted. The type of data collected, as well as where it came from and how it is analyzed are all important issues discussed in Chapter Three. Chapter Three also provides a strong lead-in for Chapter Four, where the data that was collected is actually analyzed. This analysis is at the heart of the study, and the objectives that were created in Chapter One are dealt with again in light of the information collected. In the last chapter, the information is summarized and conclusions are drawn about the issue. The recommendations for future research into the area of vocational education and Duval County are also provided.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Vocational Programs for At-Risk Youth:
The Case of Duval County
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem -- Duval County School
Background of the Problem -- Duval County Department of Juvenile Justice
Research Objectives
Chapter II -- Literature Review
Minority and At-Risk Graduation Rates
Mentoring At-Risk Youth
Characteristics of Vocational Education
Chapter IV -- Data Analysis
Chapter V -- Summary and Recommendations
Summary
Recommendations
Conclusions
Appendix
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"As Duval County continues to grow and change, one major concern is the development of the county's youth. Today, youth are faced with tremendous challenges. Many of these challenges include: drugs and alcohol, violence, impoverish living conditions, and poor educational system. In addition, many youth face the future unprepared for the advancing workforce. Youth are left feeling helpless, undereducated, hopeless, and a sense of underachievement. Sadly, this has become the reality of our society and for our youth. Vocational training program has become a better way of equipping our youth for today's workforce. Studies suggested that despite a well developed educational system and multiple programs for at risk youth, Duval County School District still has a dropout rate higher than that of other districts and numerous socio-demographic factors that are impacting students' achievement (COJ, 2003). Despite being the sixth largest school district in the area, Duval faces many unique challenges that educators and state officials are attempting to overcome. "
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Mass Media's Effect on Youth, 2002.
A research about the impact of the media on youth and adolescent development.
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This research attempts to examine the extent to which the media influences the lives of adolescents. The author attempts to investigate how the media impacts the socialization of the youth culture and whether the media is so powerful that it has come to replace other socialization agents such as the family, school and peers. The author examines the way socialization agents impact stages of development and how each contribute to another aspect of the individual's forming personality and attitudes. The author makes use of various sociological theories for supporting evidence.
Table of Contents:
Chapters
1.0 Statement of Research Problem
1.1 Research Problem 2
2.0 Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives
and Review of Literature 3
2.1 Introduction to the Media as an Agent of Socialization 3
2.2 Getting to Know the 3
2.3 The 4
2.4 How the Media Socializes 5
2.5 Media as an Industry 5
2.6 Development of Gender Roles
and Consciousness of Achieved Status 6
2.7 Global Impact vs. Role in North American Society 7
2.8 Pros and Cons of Media Dominance 7
2.9 Independent and Dependant Variables 8
2.10 The Test 8
2.11 The Respondents 9
2.12 The Choice of a Questionnaire 9
2.13 Possible 9
2.14 Validity of Respondents 10
2.15 Questionnaire Distribution 10
2.16 Questions to Answers 11
2.17 Conclusion to Theoretical Perspectives
and Review of Literature 11
3.0 Administration Overview 12
3.1 Time Schedule 12
3.2 Budget 12
3.3 Ethical Issues 13
4.0 Measurement Overview 13
4.1 Existing research 14
5.0 Analysis Overview 14
6.0 Implications 14
6.1 Practical Applications 15
Figure #1 The Questionnaire 16
References 18
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"There is a problem in Canada that youth are unaware of the significance of the media and its influence on their day-to-day lives. The main questions that will be investigated in the research and hopefully answered if not fully understood by the end of the study would be as follows: How important is the media in the socialization of Canadian popular cultured youth? Is the media the most influential agent of socialization in a teenager?s life? Has the media replaced the family, school and peers for being the centre of acquired knowledge for youth? Existing sociological theory suggest we have varying agents of socialization that have different effects on us at different stages of our development and life course. Agents of Socialization are people, groups or institutions that teach people what they need to know in order to participate in society. During the elementary years of school peers are the most important influence. A peer group is a group of people who are linked by common interest, equal social position, and similar age categories. Even as adults we are still influenced by our peers. In this study it will be discussed that the media because of its worldwide accessibility has become a great contributor to socialization than the peer group between the ages of 15-18. The stage of development, which will be conveyed, is called anticipatory socialization (to be discussed in further detail in the theoretical discussion section). This influence at the ages of 15-18, which is referred to, as adolescence will carry on for the future generations as a vital agent of socialization through, out their adult lives."
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Nazi Youth, 2004.
An historical account of the Nazi youth movement.
3,539 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper presents an insight into the Nazi youth movement and illustrates how these children were used by the German military machine. The paper describes how the youth were initially lured into joining Hitler's youth movement and, ultimately, forced by law to join. The paper discusses the role played by the youth in the war.
Outline
Introduction
When Did the Movement Evolve and Why?
Youth Group History
What Was Hitler?s Involvement?
How Did They Lure in the Youth?
Who Ran the Clubs?
What Role Did the Youth Play in the War?
Conclusion
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"In hindsight, we now know that Hitler was obviously not thinking of the young German children as he suggested but instead he was focused on an objective of achieving the ultimate power for himself and his supporters. With all that power in his hands, one question comes to mind in regard to the Hitler Youths: Did Adolf Hitler actually control the Nazi youth movement? Because Adolf Hitler is considered today as having been an absolute ruler or tyrant over the Nazi Party and the German People, it is hard to imagine that he did not institute the programs that led to the youth movement."
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Youth Gangs: Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Future?, 2005.
A look at the topic of youth gangs including juvenile laws and the reasoning behind why youths join gangs.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how youth crime is increasing and how, although violent crime by juveniles is decreasing; younger juveniles account for a substantial proportion juvenile arrests and the juvenile court caseload. It looks at the history and the organization within the youth gang and the different developmental pathways to delinquency. It also discusses some of the laws effecting juvenile delinquents.
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"It seems that as the years go by, we hear about so many crimes committed by youths. One memorable crime that comes to mind is the shooting at Columbine High School that happened on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris were associated with a group called the "trenchcoat" mafia. This group is made out of students that are an outcast from the school. When the shooting occurred, it was targeted to athletics. The athletics were popular and had great social influence at the school, which was one of the main reasons that the "trenchcoat" mafia hated. This is an example of youth gang and a horrific crime that they committed. 14 students and 1 teacher died from the shooting. It was clear that when Dylan and Eric planned for the shooting, they were going to kill all the athletics."
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Drug Abuse & Crime: Youth Training Centers, 2003.
Examines youth drug abuse and related crime and the need for youth training centers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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An examination of youth drug abuse and related criminal activity that makes a case for youth training centers as a more effective alternative to incarceration, to combat the growth of drug related crimes.
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"On an edition of NBC's Meet The Press former White House drug policy chief General Barry McCaffrey argued 'Our challenge right now is young people and crime; ..."
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At-Risk Youth, 2004.
Examines the problems of at-risk youths, those who are most in danger of progressing to a career in juvenile delinquency.
1,758 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The first part of this paper looks at the formal definitions of the terms ?at-risk youth? and ?juvenile delinquency.? The next part then examines the factors that contribute to the growing number of at-risk youth, such as abuse and addiction. In the last part, this paper looks at various programs created to address the problem of at-risk and delinquent youths. The paper also argues that, because such problems are largely the result of socio-economic factors, the only effective way to address the problems of at-risk youth and to stem youth delinquency is through programs that address these combined factors as a whole.
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"The category of "at risk youth" has become a catchall phrase in recent years, having been applied to juvenile criminals, teenage mothers, adolescents with behavioral problems and high school dropouts. To define the category, however, experts like Caram (2002) limit this category to youth who are not yet in "serious trouble." In line with Caram, Resnick and Burt (1996) define the at risk category as the presence of "negative antecedent conditions" which make the youth vulnerable to criminal behavior. These antecedents are further worsened by negative behaviors and experiences that these youth often encounter in their lives."
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Risk Exposure to Violence in Youth, 2001.
A comparative review of the research literature on youth violence. This paper analyzes three current research articles that focus on the correlation between exposure to violence in youth with other variables such as: gender, race and ethnicity and neighbo
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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the causes of violence and the risks of exposure to violence in youth. The author looks at three studies that research the above by investigating family functioning and community surroundings, personal victimization and relations to victims and effects of home and race.
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"Although the research compiled on the causation of violence in youth is endless, few studies have focused their attention onto the exposure of violence in youth as a cause of aggressive or violent behavior. Additionally, fewer studies have researched what the risks of exposure to violence in youth consist of. In order to decrease violence in our youth, we must be aware of the risks. To accomplish this goal, research must be conducted, reviewed and continued. Three recent studies on the risk of exposure to violence are discussed within. All three studies included minority adolescent participants and ranged from ages 10-19, while two of the studies included the adolescents? primary care providers. Independent variables in one study primarily focused on family functioning and community environments. The second study looked mainly at personal victimization and relationships to victims in violence witnessed. The third study?s primary independent variables were devoted to household income and race/ethnicity. By conducting research through interviews and self-report questionnaires, performing statistical tests, including chi square and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), each of the studies found significant results in relation to a risk of violence exposure. Lastly, further research suggestions for different perspectives on exposure risks in youth are included."
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