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Societal Pressures on Youth, 2005.
Examines pressures exhibited by media, peers, and society, which cause children to try and act like adults.
1,246 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper examines how society, especially the media, damages the natural development of boys and girls growing into adulthood. It shows that images produced by action figures, Barbie dolls, and advertising send out messages, which ultimately confuse the youth and bring about problems, such as steroid abuse, anorexia, and other eating disorders, to name but a few.
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"What has made children feel that they must be a part of society? Society itself! Besides the fact that society makes children become physically developed, it also burdens them with many roles. For girls, it creates -isms like sexism and capitalism. Sexism is based on the fact that women are not physically as strong as men are. It links this fact to an obscene idea that physical deficiency creates mental deficiency."
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Societal Pressures and "The House of Mirth", 2007.
An analysis of the societal pressure on women in Edith Wharton's novel, "The House of Mirth".
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper examines the societal pressures that are presented and discussed in Edith Wharton's novel, "The House of Mirth". It explains the role of the main character, Lily Bart and how she had the responsibility of learning to function as a member of her class. It also points out that Edith Wharton was able to turn away from the strictures of her youth as she grew older but the character of Lily Bart could not. The paper compares Lily's choices to the choices of the modern woman.
Table of Contents:
Social Pressures
Pressure to Marry
Modern Women's Choices
Conclusion
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"Lily Bart was a product of her times. She was raised in a family with good social connections, but with little money. When left on her own, Lily had no way to support herself. She became not only a product of her times, but also a victim of them, as she tried to find her way to getting a husband. Her failure to do so, as well as her death, were both the result of her primary failure in making the correct decisions. Neither of these failures were truly her fault; society had not taught her how to weigh the options that were open to her to make the correct decisions."
"Today, Lily Bart would have more options open to her. She would have access to social services programs. She would also have the ability to work and to think for herself. Living when she did, however, it was almost inevitable that Lily Bart would die as she did: alone, poor, and with hope being only an elusive dream."
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Gay Youth and Societal Oppression, 2002.
Discusses the problems faced by gay youth as a result of society's homophobic tendencies.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 193.95
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This essay discusses how gay and lesbian adolescents are an at-risk population. The paper argues that this phenomenon is the result of the homophobia that exists in the society at large. In the context of the discrimination against gay youth, therefore, the social worker's role becomes extremely significant. Indeed, there needs to be outside intervention to help gay youth deal with the oppression around them.
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Societal Alienation in Literature, 2005.
This paper compares themes of social alienation in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Richard Wright's "Native Son".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This paper discusses that societal alienation is the key focal point in learning how external physicality and societal pressures reside within Bigger in in "Native Son" and the Monster in "Frankenstein. The author points out that both characters both reflect similar attributes in how they were shamed into killing those that derided them and made them deviants within society. The paper relates that the cruelties imposed upon these two characters reflect the way society moulds men into murderers; however, invariably Bigger was less conscious of the accidental murder he had committed.
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"This literary study examines the theme of societal alienation within the main characters of "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley and "Native Son" by Richard Wright. In this manner, both Bigger in "Native Son" and the monster in "Frankenstein" relate similar deviance from societal norms, and are resoundingly driven to murder by constant torment by society at large. However, the constructs of racism are very different than those exhibited by Frankenstein's Monster, as he is a creation that suffers under different facets of physical mutation. In essence, both Bigger and Frankenstein's Monster are both alienated members of the societies they must live within, but relate different mediums of social deviancy through racism and the science fiction of physical mutation in these novels."
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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.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 115.95
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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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Coping with the Pressures of Life, 2002.
An analysis of two literary works illustrating different methods of coping with daily pressures.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the economic, social and moral pressures on the Younger family in "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry and on Miss Emily Griersen in "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. It discusses how the characters in each work cope with these pressures.
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"Faulkner describes Miss Emily as a town tradition and obligation. No one knew exactly why, but the mayor, Colonel Sartoris, had excused her taxes dating from the death of her father in 1894, therefore for decades she never received a tax notice. When the new generation took over the city duties and found no written record of this arrangement, they tried their best to serve her notice, but she simply waved them off (Faulkner 1995). She was a Griersen and socially above any one in the town. She was a spinster by the time her father died, although she did in her middle years have a suitor of sorts for a time. Everyone thought they had married. He was seen entering the house, although he was never seen again (Faulkner 1995). Miss Emily taught china painting classes for several years to support herself. When pupils stopped coming, she was seldom, if ever seen outside her house again."
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Individual Struggle for Societal Position, 2006.
This paper examines material and ideological conditions of the individual struggle for societal position.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 89.95
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In this article, the writer looks at social class and how it is widely believed that this consists of the two elements of the wealthy and the poor. The writer maintains that while it has always been the belief of the poor that individuals are capable of overcoming their lower societal ranking, the structure of society prevents this from occurring through the hierarchy's control of the economy. The writer further discusses that while man may obtain material value and consistently believe he is working toward a higher societal placement, his or her social position is permanently determined once the individual enters the production of the world.
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"Throughout sociological thought it has been contended that social class consisted of two primary elements. These elements include the wealthy and the poor. The wealthy controlled government, production and the manner in which people exist in the social order. While it has always be the belief of the poor that individuals are capable of overcoming their lower societal ranking, the structure of society prevents this from occurring through the hierarchy's control of the economy."
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Allende and Societal Expectations, 2006.
A review of Allende's book 'The House of Spirits' and a discussion regarding the theme of religious and societal beliefs regarding the role of women at that time.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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This paper reviews the book 'The House of Spirits' by Allende. According to the paper, Allende begins her work in by discussing the religious and societal belief that women could never be equal to men, and that their place in the social order was to support the world of men and be subservient to their needs (3). This contention by the author reflects centuries of societal belief that women must accept their second class role beneath men, without questioning male dominance as an integral part of the social order. Allende is successful at relaying this historical point of view within her work. However, Allende uses this view to demonstrate the conflict that exists between the female gender and society, and the struggle that women continually experience in their attempt for equality within their individual worlds.
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Societal Norms, 2004.
An analysis of the effects of societal norms and attitudes on group and individual beliefs.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper demonstrates how the two articles, "Harvesting Implicit Group Attitudes and Beliefs From a Demonstration Web Site" by B. Nosek and A Greenwald and "Group Norms and Attitude-Behavior Consistency, The Role of Group Salience and Mood" by J. Wellen, M. Hogg and D. Terry, in their own ways portray how societal norms can affect implicit and explicit beliefs and feelings within certain groups and how the mere act of being involved and being accepted by a group directly influences one's behaviors and attitudes because people can categorize themselves to a specific group.
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"In small or large social environments, social interaction between group members often facilitates actions that control individual behavior. These reactions to the group are guided by societal norms that significantly influence the participation level of the team. As a result norms can emerge from group ideals that are based on shared attitudes and beliefs. Furthermore, the mere act of being involved and being accepted by a group directly influences one's behaviors and attitudes because people can categorize themselves to a specific group. In fact the two articles, "Harvesting Implicit Group Attitudes and Beliefs From a Demonstration Web Site" and "Group Norms and Attitude-Behavior Consistency, The Role of Group Salience and Mood" in their own ways portray how societal norms can affect implicit and explicit beliefs and feelings within certain groups."
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"A Lesson Before Dying": Societal Oppression in 2005, 2005.
Speaks of the parallels between the oppression that existed before the civil rights movement as spoken of in Ernest J. Gaine's famous novel, "A Lesson Before Dying", and the societal oppression that is still felt today in 2005.
1,454 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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Ernest J. Gaines' famous novel, "A Lesson Before Dying" accents the tension inherent among African-Americans across the country during the 1940s. This essay draws parallels between the societal oppression felt by African-Americans before and during the civil rights movement and the oppression that is still felt by young Americans today.
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"Gaines's novel examines the difficulties facing African Americans in the rural South during the 1940s, but the historical content covers nearly a century. Between 1910 and 1970, more than six million blacks left the South. During this time, the Civil Rights Movement did much to increase civil equality among the races. But, these strides did not come without blood, sweat, and tears. Jefferson's struggle in the novel parallels the paramount effort, determination, and persistence made by many African Americans during the Civil Rights movement. The road was long, but the benefits of staying the course were innumerable. College students can learn a lot from Gaines's novel. Discrimination and oppression still exist in 2005 even though it has taken on new forms and faces. No fight worth fighting is ever easy, and if college students want to change society, they must stand for their rights and use their voices."
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"The Scarlet Letter": Societal Roles, 2005.
An analysis of the theme of unfulfilled societal roles in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."
4,535 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 171.95
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This paper analyzes the four main characters of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" and provides a historical view of what was expected from members of a Puritan society. It looks at how, although Hester Prynne, Pearl, Roger Chillingworth and Arthur Dimmesdale all turn from their societal obligations in the novel, each character depends on another's ability to fulfill their role for salvation.
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"As a mother Hester Prynne is a strong example in the contemporary world, but in the time setting of the novel she is unfit to mother the child. Several times she had almost lost the wild Pearl to a household that would raise the child to be a subservient, noble and God-fearing woman. Hull writes, "To convince Bellingham to let Hester keep Pearl, Dimmesdale reverts to the same claim that the child has been 'sent' with an intended meaning, though the meaning he interprets is different from Hester's. Pearl 'was meant for a blessing; for the one blessing of her life! It was meant, doubtless, as the mother herself hath told us, for a retribution too; a torture' (114)" (5). "
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Sociology and Societal Improvements, 2005.
This paper looks at the definition and the roots of sociology and discusses its importance with regards to societal change and improvements.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses the importance of the study of sociology in terms of how information collected can be used to make social changes and improvements. Both Marx and Weber are discussed and analyzed in terms of theories and approaches that help to identify social issues and potential solutions to the problem. There is also mention in this article of Mead's and Durkheim's approach to understanding society.
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"According to some experts, sociology is the study of the science of society and explores the influences and consequences of social behavior and social interactions. The roots of sociology are in the social philosophy of nineteenth-century Europe when Auguste Comte and others tried to use scientific principles to understand social changes precipitated by the Industrial Revolution. Some researchers suggest that the purpose for studying sociology is to determine and understanding the issues of social forces that act upon human behavior and how we can use this information to make societal improvements."
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Huxley's Predictions of Societal Flaws, 2002.
Looks at the today's societal problems and compares them with those described in the novel, "A Brave New World".
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 74.95
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This paper discusses how today's society has much in common with the society that Huxley describes in "A Brave New World" and how there are only two basic paths for people to take.
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"People in America in the 21st century are very similar to citizens of the world state in " A Brave New World" in the matter of their personal time and what occupies it. Not as much that we do things to distract us, but our popularity is based upon how full our day is. At a very young age, children are encouraged to join as many sports teams as possible. This gives them a chance to find what they like in life and meet many people outside of school, and because their parents did it, and gives the parents a chance to socialize, but it also packs the schedule of these young Americans. Early in their career, they usually practice one to three nights a week. They also go to school 5 days a week, and spend a little time with their friends. The remaining time is spent watching TV or spending time with family. This isn?t that bad. Soon, as they are getting older, they even drop a sport or activity, but devote this time to homework."
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Societal Compassion, 2005.
This paper discusses the reaction of Americans to the Asian tsunami disaster as an example of societal compassion.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper explains that Rousseau's "Discourse on Inequality" states that the problem with humans is that they are good innately but, as they grow into society, they acquire bad traits. The author points out that the charitable response to the terrible tsunami was made possible by the speed of the internet and it ability to reach around the globe. The paper states that families of America need stronger spiritual and moral leadership in order to be able to instill practical values of compassion and caring in their children, who are showing signs of being disenfranchised from traditional middle class values and of pursuing pure hedonism.
Table of Content
Introduction
Examples of Compassion in Contemporary Events
Compassion towards Tsunami Victims through Creative Fund-raising
Changes in the USA so Compassion Flows without Impediment
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"First, a brief look at Rousseau's writing, as background: In the very first sentence of his "Discourse on Inequality" (DOI) Rousseau spells out that part of his approach to the problem will be to "try to combine right sanctions" so that "justice and utility in no case may be divided." Justice, we can assume, in this case, is a word used in describing the "compassion" that drives humans. "Utility" is the practical realities of the human condition, we must assume."
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Societal Rebellion, 2005.
This paper discusses the causes of societal rebellion.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains that marginalization of a group by a more powerful group creates a fragment within society, which can be tolerated for a while, but in the long term proves destructive and results in a full blown rebellion. The author points out that the disintegration of colonialism is an example of the rebellious nature of exclusion from society. The paper relates that some of the greatest rebellions have been due to feelings of nationalism, hatred of racism and need for economic and social change such as the IRA in Northern Ireland.
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"In Africa, we saw the European colonists, a handful compared to the natives, come together to rule the nations. They trampled on the rights of the natives, worked to civilize them by suppressing their culture and attempted to establish a rule that lasted centuries. They socially and economically demoralized the natives such that the majority sat on the fringes of society in its own nation and saw the white rulers reign supreme. This suppression began to change as industrialization took root in the world and the societies the world over began to become more democratic. "
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The Application of Societal Phrases, 2005.
This paper discusses the application of societal phrases as it relates to gender.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 115.95
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In this article the writer looks at the use of phrases and passages throughout history in American society that suggest gender discrimination. The writer implies that such phrases reflect the belief that females possess a lower standing than men within society. The writer points out that it is society that has placed these gender specifications on individuals, and society that has maintained the division between the genders through its consistent acceptance of terms, phrases, or descriptive passages that have been handed down through generations of the American culture.
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"American society has come to use many phrases and descriptive passages throughout history that refer to gender in a way that draws a significant line between men and women and their roles within the social order. These phrases have emerged as a reflection of the societal belief that individuals of the female gender have a lower standing among people than men do because historically, (or throughout modernized society) it has been contended that women have less value in the world, and that men's views are more important."
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