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22D. CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS

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11845. TEEN SUICIDE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Cites numerous studies in outlining social, parental, and psychological factors that lead to suicide and/or substance abuse among teenagers. A relation between substance abuse and suicide is also... (more)   $49
 
11843. SERIAL KILLERS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the phenomenon of serial murder and a profile of serial killers. In examining the motivations, methodologies, personal histories and personality traits... (more)   $84
 
11704. DOMESTIC TERRORISM IN THE U.S. Overview of the rising tide of domestic terrorism: Defines terrorism, considers its history, and outlines its current scope. Identifies the major sources or threats of terrorism in the U.S. and... (more)   $119
 
11696. DOES PORNOGRAPHY DEGRADE WOMEN? Considers and then refutes the argument that pornography degrades women. Examines feminist definitions of pornography and concludes that these opponents are actually anti-sex. Provides examples of... (more)   $77
 
11693. EDUCATIONAL REFORM: A PROBLEM FOR BUSINESS. Argues that in order to cope with their own problems of lost production, worker incompetency, training and screening costs, etc., American businesses must become actively involved in all phases of... (more)   $56
 
11661. THE GUN CONTROL CONTROVERSY: ARGUMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Presents an overview of the gun control controversy, summarizing its history, and the arguments on both sides of the issue. Concludes with an argument in favor of strict gun control. 7 pages, 14... (more)   $49
 
11623. THE ETHICS OF EUTHANASIA. Thorough pro-and-con treatment of euthanasia, including history, medical ethics arguments on both sides, American law, Oregon initiative 1994, Holland's law. concludes neither side can accept either... (more)   $133
 
11594. THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION ON PLASTIC RECYCLING. This paper provides an analysis of the problem of municipal waste and plastic recycling, focusing on California bottle-recycling and wastestream reduction laws of the 1980s and 1990s; includes reasons... (more)   $105
 
11578. A DISCUSSION OF THE DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP IN MALTREATED CHILDREN. Good use of clinical vocabulary in this summary of an officially-recognized syndrome in which abused children act unpredictably and irrationally. Syndrome is considered from several perspectives,... (more)   $35
 
11574. AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC). Through an analysis of the AFDC program and current efforts at reform, argues that while the system is indeed in dire need of reform, the current approach toward welfare reform is wrong because it is... (more)   $84
 
11548. CHILDREN PRENATALLY EXPOSED TO DRUGS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM. Following a review and analysis of the literature on the behavioral and developmental outcomes of young children prenatally exposed to illicit drugs, the analysis considers the implications for early... (more)   $112
 
11528. DECRIMINALIZATION IS THE BEST WAY TO WIN THE WAR ON DRUGS. Considers the case for the legalization or decriminalization of the commonly-used illicit substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. The analysis considers the rationale behind existing laws... (more)   $70
 
11521. ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. Compares and analyzes the rationale, prevalence, and efficacy of various treatment models and programs used to address the problem of family violence. Profiles causal models of family violence,... (more)   $133
 
11515. DOES ADVERTISING EXPLOIT CONSUMERS? Argues that advertising does in fact exploit consumers, but not always in ways that consumers believe or expect. Debunks the myth of exploitation through subliminal advertising and suggests that real... (more)   $35
 
11505. BLACK MALE-FEMALE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT DISPARITIES: BLACK MALES & THE CULTURE OF URBAN VIOLENCE. Presents data demonstrating higher levels of black educational attainment among females. Argues (based on an assessment of possible alternative explanations drawn from the literature) that black... (more)   $91
 
11490. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Examines the problem of neglected children and youth in America and considers the current and appropriate future responses to the problem, with a focus on community-based services and policies. ... (more)   $133
 
11486. DATE RAPE. A summary of the problem of rape, date rape and acquaintance rape, focusing on the existence and importance of various "rape myths" which keep both men and women from recognizing or reporting the... (more)   $42
 
11414. SEXUAL HARASSMENT. This paper provides an overview of sexual harassment, considering its legal definition and components, its prevalence and demographic profile, its causes and consequences, and its potential remedies.... (more)   $84
 
11413. GAY AND LESBIAN TEENS: THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. Describes major issues confronting gay/lesbian high school teens, including issues of acceptance, alternative school programs. Gives examples of teens who have "come out." 5 pages, 19 footnotes, 12... (more)   $35
 
11396. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Investigates the problem of sexual harassment in higher education. Following a discussion and analysis of the definition and meaning of sexual harassment (in legal and practical terms), the analysis... (more)   $133
 
11375. POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT. Investigates the relationship between rapid population growth and education and health care of the population in developing countries. Considers both the limitations that rapid population growth... (more)   $126
 
11369. CALIFORNIA'S THREE STRIKES -- THE WRONG APPROACH. Considers California's "Three Strikes" mandatory sentencing law, explaining its history and intent. Using criminal justice theory, argues that the law will not meet its objectives and will have a... (more)   $70
 
11364. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND BLACK-WHITE HOMICIDE RATES. A review of literature and content analysis study testing the hypothesis that socioeconmic variables explain the higher rate of homicides among blacks (versus whites). Descriptions of racial... (more)   $70
 
11361. THE CULTURAL ROOTS OF VIOLENCE. Explores the issue of whether violence is culturally created, looking specifically at the case of the U.S. Based on a brief review of literature, examines the argument that violence is culturally... (more)   $42
 
11360. DATE RAPE. Examines the date rape phenomenon and the controversy surrounding it. After considering the definition and estimated prevalence of date rape, the analysis looks at the causes and mitigating factors... (more)   $42
 
11318. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Overview of the problem of domestic violence, focusing on male-female spouse abuse. Defines the problem and describes its current incidence. Examines the structural (family, social, legal) and... (more)   $98
 
11317. ELDER ABUSE. Overview and analysis of the problem of elder abuse. Defines the problem, considers its prevalence in contemporary society and the reasons for its growth, and examines legal, community and... (more)   $84
 
11311. ABUSIVE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT. Considers the impact of parental sexual abuse on their children's psychosexual development. Analyzes skepticism toward the reality of abuse in traditional psychoanalytic theory, reviews incidence of... (more)   $35
 
11308. NON-TRADITIONAL PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S SEXUALITY. Reviews the psychological literature on children's psychosexual development in non-traditional families- 1) divorced parents and 2) gay parents. Looks at parental influence on children's gender... (more)   $84
 
11280. PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING AND AGING. This paper critically examines the proposition that psychological functioning does not deteriorate with age. Reviews theories on aging and cognitive changes and analyzes current research on the... (more)   $112
 
11269. WELFARE REFORM: THE CURRENT APPROACH IS WRONG. Argues that the "deterrent," "moralistic" approach towards public welfare assistance perpetuates the poverty cycle and foments social unrest and resentment among the poor. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 7... (more)   $35
 
11260. THE EFFECTS OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN. Traces rise in single-parent families in the U.S., with focus on effects of such family settings upon psychological well-being of children. Argues that such families are more likely to be the locus... (more)   $63
 
11192. DRUG TESTING: SUCCESSES, SHORTCOMINGS, & CONTINUED CONTROVERSY. This paper explores the drug testing controversy from the perspective of the 1990s. Considers the rationale behind testing, its current status in the military and in work settings, its legal status,... (more)   $77
 
11191. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE U.S. Provides in-depth discussion of level of sexual harassment in U.S. with specific reference to workplace, forms of harassment, responses (personal and legal) to problem, role of feminist movement in... (more)   $63
 
11179. LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR HABITUAL CRIMINALS: AN EVALUATION OF PROS AND CONS. Discussion of proposed "3 strikes and you're out" concept in which habitual criminals would be permanently incarcerated after a third felony conviction. Describes Clinton Administration position and... (more)   $77
 
11170. IS BIG BUSINESS BECOMING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE? Holds that environmentalism is being corrupted by corporations' use of environmental concerns for their own ends- marketing themselves as being concerned about one area while continuing to endanger... (more)   $42
 
11155. "THERE ARE NO CHILDREN HERE" BY ALEX KOTLOWITZ. Review of a book on life for two children in a black ghetto. The society of a Chicago housing project, and its differing impact on two brothers, are described. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more)   $35
 
11128. GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Outlines the arguments and issues for and against removing the ban on homosexuals in the U.S. Armed forces. Security, morale, and privacy issues are discussed, and the cost of discharging gays from... (more)   $35
 
11121. TRENDS IN MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND REMARRIAGE. Analyzes issues and statistics involving divorce, remarriage, and marital satisfaction. Considers impact of decline in society value of family unit as the influence of schools and other social... (more)   $63
 
11119. THE CASE IN FAVOR OF ABORTION RIGHTS. Considers abortion statistics since 1972 (age, class, and frequency), Griswold vs. Connecticut and Roe vs. Wade, privacy issues, parent and child rights, and birth control issues. 10 pages, 25... (more)   $70
 
11106. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF TOXIC WASTE DISASTERS. Defines posttraumatic shock disorder. Reviews studies of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl disasters. Discusses symptoms and population groups most affected. 8 pages, 18 footnotes, 12 bibliographic... (more)   $56
 
11102. POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE AFDC PROGRAM. Discusses history of welfare programs, problems in modern system. WIN, NETWork, JOBS and other AFDC modifications are analyzed. Concludes with policy recommendations. 12 pages, 31 footnotes, 10... (more)   $84
 
11034. PRISON OVERCROWDING. Presents scope of problem and criteria for evaluating severity in individual prisons, effect of overcrowding on inmates, obstacles to consensus on issue. Options are evaluated on basis of prisoner... (more)   $133
 
11022. PRISON RAPE. The phenomenon of rape in prison is examined as an expression of power relations, submission-domination, and as an extension of heterosexual forms of aggression. Problems with AIDS and violence in... (more)   $49
 
10695. GAYS IN THE MILITARY: A THREAT TO THE MILITARY MILITARY MISSION. Investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy, presents the arguments against allowing gays to... (more)   $77
 
10694. TEEN VIOLENCE: THE PROBLEMS AND ITS CAUSES. Investigation and analysis of the problem of teenage violence. Following an overview of the scope and magnitude of the problem, considers the sociocultural, familial and psychological factors in the... (more)   $91
 
10693. COPING WITH TEEN VIOLENCE IN THE SCHOOLS. Following a brief overview of the scope and magnitude of the problem, the report investigates strategies and tactics for coping with the problem of adolescent violence in the schools. The paper... (more)   $77
 
10692. GAYS IN THE MILITARY. This paper investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy and the potential influence of recent... (more)   $133
 
10691. THE ARGUMENT AGAINST ALLOWING GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Argues that the traditional ban on gays in the military should continue to be enforced. Contends that the presence of open gays in the military impairs the accomplishment of the military mission,... (more)   $42
 
10690. THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF LIFTING THE BAN ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Argues that the ban on gays in the military should be lifted- based on the fact that gays are already serving, their presence is not disruptive, public opinion generally supports gay rights, and the... (more)   $49
 
10689. GAYS IN THE MILITARY: TIME TO LIFT THE BAN. This paper investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy and the potential influence of recent... (more)   $70
 
10564A. AN ARGUMENT AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY. Following a brief summary of the history and current status of capital punishment in the United States, this paper presents an overview of ethical, legal, practical, and economic arguments and... (more)   $77
 
10564B. AN ARGUMENT FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. See Section 6B. 11 pages, 43 footnotes, 21 bibliographic... (more)   $77
 
10499. SOCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIAL BARRIERS IN AMERICA. Race and ethnicity are viewed as the primary barriers to social mobility and its facilitator, education. Poverty is also discussed. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.... (more)   $70
 
10404. WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SERVE IN COMBAT ROLES. Examine the merits of the arguments against allowing women to serve in combat positions and present the case in favor of women in combat. As background, the historical and current position of women... (more)   $77
 
10389. SEXISM IN ADVERTISING. Following a brief definition of what constitutes sexism in advertising, evidence of its prevalence and concentration within certain product categories is disucsssed. The rationale for using sexist... (more)   $84
 
10362. REFUGEES: U.S. POLICY AND PRACTICE. This paper examines U.S. policies and practices regarding refugees. Following an examination of the laws and conventions which define and regulate the United States, an overview and analysis of the... (more)   $70
 
10359. SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE. The movement toward worksite-based smoking restrictions, smoking bans and no-smoker policies is reviewed. The arguments for and against banning smoking and implementing no-smoker policies are... (more)   $35
 
10357. SOCIAL CONTROVERSIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIFE-SUSTAINING/PROLONGING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES. This paper looks at controversies in the application of medical technical systems as a whole, and in particular their application in efforts to extend, prolong and sustain life which, lacking such... (more)   $84
 
10318. EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING AND SOCIAL WELFARE: THE CASE OF POLICE OFFICERS. This paper considers the political, legal and social issues involved in employee drug testing within the occupational category of the public sector -- police officers. The analysis considers the... (more)   $42
 
10277. MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF ALIENS. An analysis of a proposed new rule published in the January 22, 1991 issue of the Federal Register. The rule, proposed by the Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control, alters the existing... (more)   $133
 
10262. RESEARCH PROPOSAL: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF TEACHER BIAS AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENT OUTCOMES IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION. This study attempts to address some of the shortcomings in the existing research on multicultural education and help to form an initial foundation for the assessment of the effectiveness of a... (more)   $133
 
10201. PROBLEMS IN URBAN HOUSING. This paper provides an analysis of factors involved in the systematic decline of inner city housing and a consideration of appropriate government policy responses. Also considers the need for... (more)   $35
 
10195. THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE AMERICAN FAMILY AND TEEN SUICIDE. Report composed of three sections. The first section describes the disintegration of the American family unit; second discusses rising incidence of teen suicide; and third relates family changes to... (more)   $70
 
10183. IS ABORTION WRONG? Considers the arguments for and against abortion rights and then makes the case against abortion, drawing on ethical, social and legal arguments. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.... (more)   $49
 
10179. CENSORSHIP OF ROCK LYRICS. Arrest and conviction of rock artists for obscenity are related to conservative judicial and social trends. The Tipper Gore record-labeling movement and the 2 Live Crew arrest in Florida are noted. ... (more)   $63
 
10173. THE SIMPSONS TV SHOW. A look at the role models provided by the satirical cartoon characters of the hit television show; questions whether viewers respect or take seriously the characters behavior. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3... (more)   $35
 
10170. THE MOTION PICTURE RATING SYSTEM: SELF-CENSORSHIP? A critical analysis of the Motion Picture Association of America's official rating system for films. Origins in obscenity laws and the Hays Office of the Hollywood of the 1920s are noted, and current... (more)   $70
 
10141. TEEN SUICIDE. Report describes incidence of teen suicide in America, reasons for increase in suicide rate, and types of services available to prevent suicide. 10 pages, 21 footnotes, 9 bibliographic... (more)   $70
 
10129. WOMEN ON DEATH ROW. The crimes, backgrounds and living conditions of women condemned to death in the U.S. are examined; the background of execution of women is reviewed, and prospects for a resumption in the 1990s are... (more)   $70
 
10128. FLAG BURNING AND FREE SPEECH: PRO AND CON. An examination of the 1989 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the right of demonstators to burn the American flag, including an analysis of the free-speech argument which supports the right and an... (more)   $42
 
10120. TELEPHONE SEX (DIAL-PORN). Size of the industry; its history; court rulings and their effects; how billing is handled; role of FCC and telephone companies; the future. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 22 bibliographic... (more)   $77
 
10093. THE IMPACT OF COMPUTERS ON SOCIETY: GOOD OR BAD? Considers the merits of each side of the argument concerning the impact of computers and computerization on modern society. Concludes that while computers have had some negative impact, the benefits... (more)   $35
 
10075. A PREDICTION OF U.S. RACIAL AND ETHNIC MIX IN THE YEAR 2050: MOVING FROM RACIAL MAJORITY TO PLURALITIES. Analyzes the trend of changing ethnic population composition in an effort to arrive at a reasonable projection of U.S. ethnic diversity in the year 2050. The analysis considers current demographic... (more)   $98
 
10074. MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING. This paper presents an overview of current theory and practice of multicultural education in the early childhood setting. Definitions, goals, assumptions and rationale for application in the early... (more)   $70
 
10070. VIOLENCE AND POPULAR CULTURE IN AMERICA. Examines the changing character and depiction of violence in American popular culture from the 1960s to the 1990s; shifting patterns of political and protest violence are noted. 23 pages, 34... (more)   $133
 
10065. PLACEMENT OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED ADOLESCENTS IN GROUP HOMES. Describes use of group home placement for troubled adolescents; therapeutic millieu discussed, along with reasons for placement. 12 pages, 23 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.... (more)   $84
 
10031. HOMELESSNESS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. An analysis of the problem of homelessness in the 9-county Bay Area, examining the extent of the problem and the kinds of programs available to help the homeless. Assesses the impact of area... (more)   $70
 
10020. ABORTION: THE PRO-CHOICE ARGUMENT. An argument in favor of a woman's right to choose abortion. Presents the legal, social, economic, moral and biological arguments for the pro-choice position and illustrates the falllacies in the... (more)   $35
 
10017. FILIAL RESPONSIBILITY. The sociological perspective on filial obligation to one's parents is examined. An overview of research literature from the last two decades is presented, and recent trends and developments are... (more)   $133
 
09993. CRACK BABIES: A SOCIAL SERVICES CATASTROPHE. Analyzes, from a social planning perspective, the impact that crack babies will have on straining the social services of the nation's cities. Considers the antecedents to the problem, the scope of... (more)   $133
 
09957. WHITE COLLAR CRIME. Looks at the extent of the imbalance between the enforcement efforts against white collar and street crime in order to consider how lay enforcement agencies might better serve the taxpaying public by... (more)   $35
 
09956. VIETNAM VETERANS AND CRIME. Focusing on Vietnam-era veterans and the problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); examines the connection between combat experience and post-war criminal behavior. Concludes that the high... (more)   $105
 
09954. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AND THE CHURCH. Examines the religious arguments for and against capital punishment, in an effort to determine the validity of the various arguments and scriptural references. Takes the position that while the... (more)   $77
 
09953. THE MCMARTIN PRESCHOOL CHILD MOLESTATION CASE. A brief review and analysis of the McMartin case, arguing that the case demonstrates some of the difficulties involved in charges of sexual abuse of children. The role of issues such as the... (more)   $35
 
09922. DO INFORMED CONSUMERS MAKE BETTER DECISIONS? Looks at literature in consumer research to determine how (and if) consumers benefit from product and/or service information. Describes some of the major barriers to consumers' use of information,... (more)   $49
 
09918. AIDS IN THE WORKPLACE. 7 pages, 16 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. See Section... (more)   $49
 
09857. IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS. The issue of immigration rights is explored; situations of boat people, political dissidents, and economic refugees are contrasted, and U.S. immigration policy criticized. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 9... (more)   $56
 
09855. RACISM ON CAMPUS. The resurgence of racist attacks and harassment on American college campuses in the late 1980s is examined. The roots of the problem in past injustices and current attempts to redress them through... (more)   $77
 
09827. THE AMERICAN DISEASE: ORIGINS OF NARCOTIC CONTROL BY DAVID F. MUSTO. Summary and analysis of Musto's book which presents a history of drug abuse and attempts at drug control in the U.S. since the turn of the century. The conclusion considers this history in light of... (more)   $70
 
09797. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. An examination of the recent research into causes and cures for Alzheimer's; theories of neurochemical cause, symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and research into treatment are considered. 11 pages, 14... (more)   $77
 
09773. PERCEPTIONS OF DRUGS IN AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE: THE NEW MORALISM AND ITS CONTRADICTIONS. Portrays American's attitudes towards illicit drugs and their use in the 1980s, presenting the argument that perceptions have changed dramatically since the permissive 1960s. Examines some of the... (more)   $133
 
09769. REVITALIZING AMERICA'S INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS. Considers whether poor urban neighborhoods can be revitalized without undergoing gentrification: privatization of public housing stocks, tenant management schemes, and low-income housing subsidy... (more)   $77
 
09756. DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Church's views on the sacrament of holy matrimony are reviewed in this study. The biblical origins and the social history of the Church's views on divorce and remarriage are examined in detail.... (more)   $105
 
09731. PORNOGRAPHY AND CENSORSHIP. Makes a First Amendment case against banning pornography, providing such materials are created by consenting adults for use by consenting adults. 4 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic... (more)   $28
 
09729. A CASE FOR PORNOGRAPHY. Presents the arguments for and against banning pornography. Concludes that pornography should not be banned based both upon the lack of evidence for harm from pornography and First Amendment rights. ... (more)   $35
 
09726. THE WAR ON DRUGS -- INTERDICTION OR LEGALIZATION? Considers America's drug crisis as a problem of supply and demand, arguing that no amount of police action can prevent drugs from reaching our borders. Economic, political and moral arguments for and... (more)   $77
 
09724. PRISON VIOLENCE: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE CURES. Examines the causes of prison violence, distinguishing between psycho-social causes and environment (institutional) causes. Suggests that efforts to address the problem should focus primarily on... (more)   $35
 
09723. ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: A COMPARISON OF TWO INNOVATIVE METHODS. Examines alternatives to prison from the standpoint of philosophical intention, implementation obstacles and opportunities, and proven effectiveness in meeting the objectives of deterrence,... (more)   $105
 
09703. FORTIFIED WINES: CAUSE OR SYMPTOM OF GHETTO ALCOHOLISM? An analysis and overview of the fortified wine controversy and its effects on skid row alcoholism. Details market characteristics and size, and looks at community group and wine producer positions in... (more)   $49
 
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